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.
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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 |
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Mountain Home Early Head Start | 605 W 6th St | Mountain Home | AR | 72653 | Baxter County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 424-0260 | 24 | No |
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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 |
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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 |
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Cotter Head Start Center | 208 Lucille Street | Cotter | AR | 72626 | Baxter County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 435-5040 | 16 | No |
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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 |
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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 |
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Valley Springs Head Start | 7349 School Street | Valley Springs | AR | 72682 | Boone County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 429-5524 | 12 | No |
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Bruno-Pyatt Head Start | 4754 Highway 125 S | Everton | AR | 72633 | Marion County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 427-5661 | 13 | No |
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Yellville-Summit Head Start | 1124 N Panther Ave | Yellville | AR | 72687 | Marion County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 321-7437 | 19 | No |
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Jasper Head Start | 600 School St | Jasper | AR | 72641 | Newton County | AR-004 118th Congress | (870) 446-5818 | 15 | No |
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Western Grove Head Start | 300 School St | Western Grove | AR | 72685 | Newton County | AR-004 118th Congress | (870) 429-8242 | 15 | No |
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St. Joe Head Start | 250 S Highway 65 | Saint Joe | AR | 72675 | Searcy County | AR-001 118th Congress | (870) 439-2210 | 20 | No |
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Shirley Head Start | 154 School Dr | Shirley | AR | 72153 | Van Buren County | AR-002 118th Congress | (501) 723-4301 | 18 | No |
Total | 219 |