UAMS Early Head Start/Head Start

UAMS Early Head Start/Head Start provides services to 176 Early Head Start and 270 Head Start children and families in Pulaski County. 

 

For more information please contact: 

Dr. Eduardo R. Ochoa, CEO,  / (501) 570-5000

Ms. Tyra K Larkin, Director,  / (501) 570-5007

8901 Kanis Road, Little Rock, AR 72205

Central Office Staff

First name Last name Agency Title Email Phone Number
Shana Araujo UAMS Early Learning Inclusion Specialist (ELIS) (501) 570-5000
Candice Cartwright UAMS Deputy Director-Chicot, Metro, Kennedy & Homebased   (501) 570-5000
Joi Clary UAMS Health Resource Specialist (501) 570-5000
Dawn'a Doan UAMS Early Learning Inclusion Specialist (ELIS) (501) 526-3223
Jesus Feliberty-Casiano UAMS Multicultural Enrichment Specialist (501) 526-6975
Jamila Ford UAMS Financial Manager (501) 526-5902
Deborah Humphrey UAMS Health Resource Specialist (501) 570-5000
Tyra Larkin UAMS Program Director (501) 570-5007
Blair  Lawhon UAMS Mental Health Specialist  (501) 570-5003
Cugini Madison UAMS ERSEA Program Specialist (501) 526-6979
Mary Masching UAMS Early Learning Inclusion Specialist (ELIS) (501) 214-2295
Denise Middlebrook UAMS Deputy Director-PTC, Little Learners and St. Augustine (501) 570-6973
Jeannette Morales UAMS Registered Nurse (501) 570-5010
Dawn Nanthalangsy UAMS Department Business Admin (501) 526-5151
Rebecca Pecor UAMS Communication and Quality Assurance Program Manager (501) 526-6977
Jennifer Pinkston UAMS Family/Community Engagement Program Manager (501) 526-7645
Patricia Price UAMS Program Consultant (501) 570-5004
Hellen Reichard UAMS Administrative Specialist III (501) 296-1042
Cassandra Roy UAMS Early Learning Inclusion Specialist (ELIS) (501) 526-3223
Rick Smith UAMS Facilities Progrsm Coordinator  
Tina Smith UAMS Health/Nutrition Program Manager (501) 526-7345
Keisa Stewart UAMS Administrative Coordinator/Purchasing Specialist (501) 526-7338
John  Wilkins UAMS Maintenance, Property and Transportation Program Manager (501) 570-5002
TBA   UAMS Head Start/Early Head Start Education Program Manager   (501) 526-5009
TBA   UAMS Administrative Specialist III   (501) 526-6980
TBA   UAMS Mental Health/Disabilities Program Manager    

 

Early Head Start Centers

Better Beginnings Center Name Address Line 1 City State ZIP County Congressional
District		 Phone Total Slots Child Care
Partner Site
Chicot Early Head Start 7703 Depriest Rd Little Rock AR 72103 Pulaski County AR-004 118th Congress (501) 526-7272 40 No
Kennedy Head Start 4901 W 65th St Little Rock AR 72209 Pulaski County AR-002 118th Congress (501) 565-6533 16 No
UAMS @ Pulaski Technical College (PTC) Head Start 8901 Kanis Rd Ste 1 Little Rock AR 72205 Pulaski County AR-002 118th Congress (501) 296-1042 64 No
0 UAMS Little Learners 1500 W Pershing Blvd North Little Rock AR 72114 Pulaski County AR-002 118th Congress (501) 526-4650 32 No
UAMS St.. Augustine 1410 E 2nd St North Little Rock AR 72114 Pulaski County AR-002 118th Congress (501) 414-8921 24 No
Total                 176  

 

Head Start Centers

Better Beginnings Center Name Address Line 1 City State ZIP County Congressional
District		 Phone Total Slots Child Care
Partner Site
Kennedy Head Start 4901 W 65th St Little Rock AR 72209 Pulaski County AR-002 118th Congress (501) 565-6533 30 No
Metropolitan Tech 7701 Scott Hamilton Dr Little Rock AR 72209 Pulaski County AR-004 118th Congress (501) 447-1243 30 No
UAMS @ Pulaski Technical College (PTC) Head Start 8901 Kanis Rd Ste 1 Little Rock AR 72205 Pulaski County AR-002 118th Congress (501) 296-1042 150 No
0 UAMS Little Learners 1500 W Pershing Blvd North Little Rock AR 72114 Pulaski County AR-002 118th Congress (501) 526-4650 30 No
UAMS St.. Augustine 1410 E 2nd St North Little Rock AR 72114 Pulaski County AR-002 118th Congress (501) 414-8921 30 No
Total                 270