BRAD Child Development Programs EHS/HS

BRAD Child Development Programs provides services to 184 Early Head Start and 172 Head Start children and families in Clay, Lawrence, and Randolph Counties. 

For more information please contact:

Mrs. Rhonda Ahrent, CEO, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / 870-892-4547 ext.1341

Mrs. Angela Blankenship, Director, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / 870-203-1343

1403 Hospital Drive, Pocahontas, AR 72455

Central Office Staff

First name Last name Agency Title Email Phone Number
Rhonda Ahrent BRAD Executive Director This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (870) 202-1341
Angela Blankenship BRAD Program Director This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  (870) 203-1343
Sandy Borreson BRAD Family and Community Engagement Manager This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  (870) 202-1344
Melinda Calhoun BRAD Health/Safety Manager This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  (870) 202-1345
Luane Casey BRAD HR/Technology Administrative Assistant This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  (870) 202-1346
Janene Halcomb BRAD Nutrition/Facilities Manager This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (870) 202-1348
Lindsey Ragsdell BRAD Human Resources Manager This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (870) 202-1359
Taryn Rapert BRAD Program Operations Manager This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (870) 202-1364
Julie Rich BRAD Child Development Manager   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (870) 810-7927
Amy Thomas BRAD Mental Health and Disabilities Manager This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (870) 202-1362
 Mary Whitlow BRAD Finance Director This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (870) 202-1366
Melanie Wilson BRAD Fiscal Assistant This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (870) 202-1367

 

 

Early Head Start Centers

Better Beginnings Center Name Address Line 1 City State ZIP County Congressional
District		 Phone Total Slots Child Care
Partner Site
Virginia Atkinson Child Development Center 420 W 3rd St Corning AR 72422 Clay County AR-001 118th Congress (870) 857-5240 16 No
Virginia Atkinson Child Development Center 420 W 3rd St Corning AR 72422 Clay County AR-001 118th Congress (870) 857-5240 16 No
Piggott Child Development Center 1020 S Taylor Ave Piggott AR 72454 Clay County AR-001 118th Congress (870) 598-5850 32 No
James W. Graves Child Development Center 149 N Stewart St Rector AR 72461 Clay County AR-001 118th Congress (870) 595-3811 8 No
James W. Graves Child Development Center 149 N Stewart St Rector AR 72461 Clay County AR-001 118th Congress (870) 595-3811 8 No
Walnut Ridge Child Development Center 901 State St Walnut Ridge AR 72476 Lawrence County AR-001 118th Congress (870) 886-9284 8 No
Walnut Ridge Early Child Development Center 702 State St Walnut Ridge AR 72476 Lawrence County AR-001 118th Congress (870) 886-6088 16 No
Black River Child Development Center 1407 Patrick Dr Pocahontas AR 72455 Randolph County AR-001 118th Congress (870) 892-5112 8 No
Black River Early Child Development Center 1411 Patrick Dr Pocahontas AR 72455 Randolph County AR-001 118th Congress (870) 892-0241 32 No
New Site Under Renovation Black River Early Child Development Center #2 1826 Highway 67 S Pocahontas AR 72455 Randolph County AR-001 118th Congress (870) 202-1510 16 No
Black River Child Development Center 1407 Patrick Dr Pocahontas AR 72455 Randolph County AR-001 118th Congress (870) 892-5112 8 No
Oak Street Child Development Center 1006 Oak St Pocahontas AR 72455 Randolph County AR-001 118th Congress (870) 892-1417 16 No
Total                 184  

 

Head Start Centers

Better Beginnings Center Name Address Line 1 City State ZIP County Congressional
District		 Phone Total Slots Child Care
Partner Site
Corning Child Development Center 419 W 3rd St Corning AR 72422 Clay County AR-001 118th Congress (870) 857-6572 35 No
Piggott Child Development Center 1020 S Taylor Ave Piggott AR 72454 Clay County AR-001 118th Congress (870) 598-5850 16 No
Walnut Ridge Child Development Center 901 State St Walnut Ridge AR 72476 Lawrence County AR-001 118th Congress (870) 219-9284 34 No
Black River Child Development Center 1407 Patrick Dr Pocahontas AR 72455 Randolph County AR-001 118th Congress (870) 892-5112 87 No
Total                 172