SCUS Early Head Start/Head Start provides services to 84 Early Head Start and 132 Head Start children and families in Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha, Drew, Lee, St. Francis, and Woodruff Counties.
For more information please contact:
Vacant, CEO,
Mrs. Amy Salazar, Assistant Director,
Ms. Joyce Taylor, East Arkansas Site Contact,
Southeast Arkansas Office : 447 W. Gaines, Monticello, AR 71655
East Arkansas Office: 224 N. Rosser Street, Forrest City, AR 72335
Central Office Staff
First name | Last name | Agency | Title | Phone Number | |
Vacant | SCUS | Program Director/PFCE Manager | |||
Shaneil | Adams | SCUS | Health/Nutrition Specialist | 870-224-8017 | |
LaShana | Bethune | SCUS | Education/Inclusion Specialist | 870-224-8017 ext 4102 | |
Tedran | Carter | SCUS | Family & Community Partner Manager | 870-224-8017 ext 4103 | |
Dorothy | Jenkins | SCUS | Early Childhood Development Coach SEAR | 870-224-8017 ext 4104 | |
Terrilyn | Mills | SCUS | Health/Nutrition Manager | 870-494-4010 | |
Greg | Payne | SCUS | Transportation & Facilities Manager | 870-224-8017 ext 4106 | |
Lisa | Pitts | SCUS | Fiscal | 870-224-8017 ext 4101 | |
Amy | Salazar | SCUS | Assistant Program Manager | 870-224-8017 ext 4100 | |
Gicella | Swopes | SCUS | Advisor In-Kind | 870-224-8017 | |
Joyce | Taylor | SCUS | PFCE Coordinator EAR | 870-494-4010 | |
Karen | Thomas | SCUS | Human Resources Manager | 918-315-9420 |
Early Head Start Centers
Better Beginnings | Center Name | Address Line 1 | City | State | ZIP | County | Congressional District |
Phone | Total Slots | Child Care Partner Site |
0 | SCUS Head Start Hamburg | 613 S Main St | Hamburg | AR | 71646 | Ashley County | AR-004 118th Congress | (870) 831-5003 | 16 | No |
0 | SCUS Head Start Warren | 1312 W Pine St | Warren | AR | 71671 | Bradley County | AR-004 118th Congress | (870) 466-5025 | 16 | No |
0 | SCUS Head Start Dermott | 524 E Speedway St | Dermott | AR | 71638 | Chicot County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 538-0015 | 16 | No |
0 | SCUS Head Start McGehee | 800 S 1st St | McGehee | AR | 71654 | Desha County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 501-8005 | 8 | No |
Not Applicable | SCUS Administration Office-Homebase Slots | 447 W Gaines St | Monticello | AR | 71655 | Drew County | AR-004 118th Congress | (870) 224-8017 | 20 | No |
Save the Children Head Start - Forrest City | 954 Rice St | Forrest City | AR | 72335 | St. Francis County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 494-4010 | 8 | No | |
Total | 84 |
Head Start Centers
Better Beginnings | Center Name | Address Line 1 | City | State | ZIP | County | Congressional District |
Phone | Total Slots | Child Care Partner Site |
0 | SCUS Head Start Hamburg | 613 S Main St | Hamburg | AR | 71646 | Ashley County | AR-004 118th Congress | (870) 831-5003 | 17 | No |
0 | SCUS Head Start Warren | 1312 W Pine St | Warren | AR | 71671 | Bradley County | AR-004 118th Congress | (870) 466-5025 | 17 | No |
0 | SCUS Head Start Dermott | 524 E Speedway St | Dermott | AR | 71638 | Chicot County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 538-0015 | 17 | No |
0 | SCUS Head Start McGehee | 800 S 1st St | McGehee | AR | 71654 | Desha County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 870-8005 | 17 | No |
Save the Children Head Start - Forrest City | 954 Rice St | Forrest City | AR | 72335 | St. Francis County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 494-4010 | 17 | No | |
ARCare Center for Education and Wellness ABC/HS | 800 Main St | Augusta | AR | 72006 | Woodruff County | AR-001 118th Congress | (1) 870-347 - 1137 | 30 | Yes | |
Save the Children Head Start - Patterson | 113 Main St | Patterson | AR | 72123 | Woodruff County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 731-2005 | 17 | No | |
Total | 132 |
Ozark Opportunities, Inc. provides services to 64 Early Head Start and 219 Head Start children and families in Baxter, Boone, Marion, Newton, Searcy, and Van Buren Counties.
For more information please contact:
Mr. Richard T. Atkinson, CEO/Director,
701 E Prospect Ave, Harrison, AR 72601/PO Box 1400, Harrison, AR 72602
Central Office Staff
First name | Last name | Agency | Title | Phone Number | |
Tawnya | Akins | OOI | Child Development Coordinator (Nutrition) | 870-517-5341 | |
Richard 'Toby' | Atkinson | OOI | Chief Executive Officer | 870-517-5334 | |
Terri | Beard | OOI | Child Development Supervisor (ERSEA/Compliance) | 870-517-5328 | |
Hillary | Cleaver | OOI | Human Resources Manager | 870-517-5336 | |
Madison | Kelley | OOI | Child Development Coordinator (Mental Health/Disabilities/Health) | 870-517-5331 | |
Krystal | Mayes | OOI | Child Development Coordinator (Parent & Family Engagement) | 870-517-5335 | |
Brenda | Morris | OOI | Finance Manager/Supervisor | 870-517-5333 | |
Carrie | Ragland | OOI | Child Development Manager (Supervisor & Ed Coordinator) | 870-517-5329 | |
Melissa | Riggins | OOI | Administrative Specialist | 870-517-5338 | |
Harley | Thompson | OOI | Field Operations Coordinator (Licensing and Safety) | 870-517-5342 |
Early Head Start Centers
Better Beginnings | Center Name | Address Line 1 | City | State | ZIP | County | Congressional District |
Phone | Total Slots | Child Care Partner Site |
Mountain Home Early Head Start | 605 W 6th St | Mountain Home | AR | 72653 | Baxter County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 424-0260 | 24 | No | |
Harrison Zero to Five Head Start Center | 701 E Prospect Ave | Harrison | AR | 72601 | Boone County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 391-2228 | 24 | No | |
Clinton EHS | 1367 Highway 95 W | Clinton | AR | 72031 | Van Buren County | AR-002 118th Congress | (501) 745-6905 | 16 | No | |
Total | 64 |
Head Start Centers
Better Beginnings | Center Name | Address Line 1 | City | State | ZIP | County | Congressional District |
Phone | Total Slots | Child Care Partner Site |
Cotter Head Start Center | 208 Lucille Street | Cotter | AR | 72626 | Baxter County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 435-5040 | 16 | No | |
Mountain Home I Head Start Center | 1414 Post Oak Rd | Mountain Home | AR | 72653 | Baxter County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 425-2123 | 57 | No | |
Harrison Zero to Five Head Start Center | 701 E Prospect Ave | Harrison | AR | 72601 | Boone County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 741-8757 | 34 | No | |
Valley Springs Head Start | 7349 School Street | Valley Springs | AR | 72682 | Boone County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 429-5524 | 12 | No | |
Bruno-Pyatt Head Start | 4754 Highway 125 S | Everton | AR | 72633 | Marion County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 427-5661 | 13 | No | |
Yellville-Summit Head Start | 1124 N Panther Ave | Yellville | AR | 72687 | Marion County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 321-7437 | 19 | No | |
Jasper Head Start | 600 School St | Jasper | AR | 72641 | Newton County | AR-004 118th Congress | (870) 446-5818 | 15 | No | |
Western Grove Head Start | 300 School St | Western Grove | AR | 72685 | Newton County | AR-004 118th Congress | (870) 429-8242 | 15 | No | |
St. Joe Head Start | 250 S Highway 65 | Saint Joe | AR | 72675 | Searcy County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 439-2210 | 20 | No | |
Shirley Head Start | 154 School Dr | Shirley | AR | 72153 | Van Buren County | AR-002 118th Congress | (501) 723-4301 | 18 | No | |
Total | 219 |
Northwest Arkansas Head Start provides services to 88 Early Head Start and 126 Head Start children and families in Benton, Carroll, and Madison Counties.
For more information please contact:
Mrs. Susan E. Templeton, CEO/HS Director,
Ms. Kisha Miller, EHS Director,
2109 SE J St, Bentonville, AR 72712
Central Office Staff
First name | Last name | Agency | Title | Phone Number | |
Casie | Cenobio | NWA | Health Manager | (479) 636-7317 | |
Cindy | Cochran | NWA | Education Manager | (479) 636-7317 | |
Shequita | Larkins | NWA | Human Resources Manager | (479) 636-7317 | |
Crystal | Lehr | NWA | ERSEA Manager | (479) 636-7317 | |
Heather | McCoy | NWA | Family Partnership Supervisor | (479) 636-7317 | |
Kisha | Miller | NWA | Early Childhood Director | (479) 636-7317 | |
Susan | Templeton | NWA | Chief Executive Officer | (479) 636-7317 | |
Nancy | Zarzosa | NWA | Chief Fiscal Officer | (479) 636-7317 |
Early Head Start Centers
Better Beginnings | Center Name | Address Line 1 | City | State | ZIP | County | Congressional District |
Phone | Total Slots | Child Care Partner Site |
Bentonville Head Start & Early Head Start | 2109 SE J St | Bentonville | AR | 72712 | Benton County | AR-003 118th Congress | (479) 479-7317 | 16 | No | |
Gentry Head Start & Early Head Start | 208 S Giles Ave | Gentry | AR | 72734 | Benton County | AR-003 118th Congress | (479) 736-2406 | 8 | No | |
Green Forest Head Start and Early Head Start | 202 S Thorne Ave | Green Forest | AR | 72638 | Carroll County | AR-003 118th Congress | (870) 438-6770 | 16 | No | |
Not Applicable | Rogers Arkansas Street Head Start EHS Homebase/Pregnant Women | 1305 N Arkansas St | Rogers | AR | 72756 | Benton County | AR-003 118th Congress | 16 | No | |
Rogers Hallie Martin Head Start | 109 W Industrial Dr | Rogers | AR | 72756 | Benton County | AR-003 118th Congress | (479) 631-2684 | 8 | No | |
Siloam Springs Adair Early Head Start | 1017 E Tulsa St | Siloam Springs | AR | 72761 | Benton County | AR-003 118th Congress | (479) 373-3606 | 24 | No | |
Total | 88 |
Head Start Centers
Better Beginnings | Center Name | Address Line 1 | City | State | ZIP | County | Congressional District |
Phone | Total Slots | Child Care Partner Site |
Bentonville Head Start & Early Head Start | 2109 SE J St | Bentonville | AR | 72712 | Benton County | AR-003 118th Congress | (479) 273-2496 | 52 | No | |
Gentry Head Start & Early Head Start | 208 S Giles Ave | Gentry | AR | 72734 | Benton County | AR-003 118th Congress | (479) 736-2406 | 20 | No | |
Green Forest Head Start and Early Head Start | 202 S Thorne Ave | Green Forest | AR | 72638 | Carroll County | AR-003 118th Congress | (870) 438-6770 | 17 | No | |
Rogers Hallie Martin Head Start | 109 W Industrial Dr | Rogers | AR | 72756 | Benton County | AR-003 118th Congress | (479) 631-2684 | 37 | No | |
Total | 126 |
Northcentral Arkansas Development Council, Inc. provides services to 80 Early Head Start and 304 Head Start children and families in Fulton, Independence, Izard, Sharp, and Stone Counties.
For more information please contact:
Mrs. Staci Albert, CEO,
Ms. Jamie Burnett, Director,
1900 Lyon St, Batesville, AR 72501 / PO Box 3349, Batesville, AR 72503
Central Office Staff
First name | Last name | Agency | Title | Phone Number | |
Jamie | Burnett | NADC | Director/Education/Coach | 870-569-5093 | |
Michaela | Manning | NADC | Family/Coach | 870-569-5096 | |
Carol | Wilkes | NADC | Health | 870-569-5094 |
Early Head Start Centers
Better Beginnings | Center Name | Address Line 1 | City | State | ZIP | County | Congressional District |
Phone | Total Slots | Child Care Partner Site |
Batesville East Head Start/Early Head Start | 625 S 18th St | Batesville | AR | 72501 | Independence County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 870-3234 | 16 | No | |
Sulphur Rock Head Start/Early Head Start | 406 Main St | Sulphur Rock | AR | 72579 | Independence County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 799-3415 | 16 | No | |
Evening Shade EHS | 200 School Dr | Evening Shade | AR | 72532 | Sharp County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 266-3460 | 8 | No | |
Highland Early Head Start | 2042 Hwy 62 | Highland | AR | 72542 | Sharp County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 856-2411 | 24 | No | |
Mountain View Head Start/Early Head Start | 19757 Highway 5 | Mountain View | AR | 72560 | Stone County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 269-4341 | 16 | No | |
Total | 80 |
Head Start Centers
Better Beginnings | Center Name | Address Line 1 | City | State | ZIP | County | Congressional District |
Phone | Total Slots | Child Care Partner Site |
Salem Head Start | 146 N Pickren St | Salem | AR | 72576 | Fulton County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 895-3434 | 18 | No | |
Viola Head Start | 314 Longhorn Dr | Viola | AR | 72583 | Fulton County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 458-2323 | 30 | No | |
East Batesville Head Start | 1900 Lyon St | Batesville | AR | 72501 | Independence County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 870-3234 | 60 | No | |
Sulphur Rock Head Start/Early Head Start | 406 Main Street | Sulphur Rock | AR | 72579 | Independence County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 799-3415 | 20 | No | |
Closed | Melbourne Head Start | 211 Oak St | Melbourne | AR | 72556 | Izard County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 368-5229 | 20 | No |
Calico Rock Head Start | 301 Maple Street | Calico Rock | AR | 72519 | Izard County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 793-3234 | 19 | No | |
Cave City Head Start | 217 School Rd | Cave City | AR | 72521 | Sharp County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 283-5341 | 38 | No | |
Evening Shade Head Start | 200 School Dr | Evening Shade | AR | 72532 | Sharp County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 266-3460 | 19 | No | |
Highland Head Start | 52 Meadowbrook Dr | Highland | AR | 72542 | Sharp County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 856-2545 | 60 | No | |
Mountain View Head Start/Early Head Start | 19757 Highway 5 | Mountain View | AR | 72560 | Stone County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 269-4341 | 20 | No | |
Total | 304 |
Newton County Special Services Corporation, Inc. provides services to 52 Early Head Start children and families in Newton County.
For more information please contact:
Mrs. Sherry R Campbell, CEO,
Mrs. Jennifer E Horsman, Director,
611 West Clark Street, Jasper, AR 72641 / P.O. Box 528, Jasper, AR 72641
Central Office Staff
First name | Last name | Agency | Title | Phone Number | |
Jennifer | Bixler | NCSSC | Fiscal Manager | 870-446-6052 | |
Sharon | Campbell | NCSSC | |||
Sherry | Campbell | NCSSC | Executive Director | 870-446-6053 | |
Jennifer | Horsman | NCSSC | Early Head Start Director | 870-446-6054 | |
Pamela | Smith | NCSSC | Human Resource Manager | 870-446-6051 |
Early Head Start Centers
Better Beginnings | Center Name | Address Line 1 | City | State | ZIP | County | Congressional District |
Phone | Total Slots | Child Care Partner Site |
Jasper Learning Center | 611 West Clark Street | Jasper | AR | 72641 | Newton County | AR-004 118th Congress | (870) 446-2682 | 32 | No | |
Mt. Judea Learning Center | Hwy 123 Main Street Hefley House | Mount Judea | AR | 72655 | Newton County | AR-004 118th Congress | (870) 434-5201 | 8 | No | |
Western Grove Learning Center | 241 US 65 Business Highway | Western Grove | AR | 72685 | Newton County | AR-004 118th Congress | (870) 429-6740 | 12 | No | |
Total | 52 |