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, Email / (501) 570-5000

Ms. Tyra K Larkin, Director, Email / (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) Email (501) 570-5000
Candice Cartwright UAMS Deputy Director-Chicot, Metro, Kennedy & Homebased Email (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