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Wanda Corney

“Head Start is not just for children, it’s for the whole family.” Wanda Corney brought her son to Highland Head Start in 1989 when he was 4 years old. At the time she also had a 6-month old baby. She would take her son to school and stay with him in the classroom all day […]

The Grinch!

The Early Head Start and Head Start Programs at Methodist Children’s Home hosted Channel 11’s Craig O’Neil to read How the Grinch Stole Christmas to the children. Ms. Abby from the Clinton Children’s Library also joined in on the fun.

2018-2019 Annual Report

Our 2018-2019 Annual Report has been published. Here’s what families had to say about our program: “My child has grown so much since she was three years old; she learned so many skills, both social and academic. She loved when she went on field trips. I will miss all the staff and the teachers. We […]

Virtual Parent Night: Technology & Limit Setting/Noche virtual para padres: Tecnología y establecimiento de límites

Become familiar with American Academy of Pediatrics 2016 PolicyRecommendations regarding screen time and recent advice during COVID-19 Review prevalence of key internet safety issues, e.g. cyberbullying, on-line grooming Gain basic knowledge of apps and resources for family agreements and for content blockers or “parental control” settings Consider suggestions to monitor screen time and safeguard family […]

Be Well Arkansas

Be Well Arkansas is a website that can provide support and information to families about quitting smoking/tobacco, managing blood pressure, and managing diabetes. It is completely free and created by the Arkansas Department of Health’s Wellness Services. Here’s what they say: “Behaviors such as tobacco use, physical inactivity and poor diet contribute to chronic conditions, […]

Census Event

Greeting, families! UAMS Head Start/Early Head Start has partnered with the United States Census Bureau to provide assistance to those families we serve who have not completed the 2020 survey. The Census deadline of September 30th is fast approaching and it is our goal to ensure that our families are counted. Therefore, on Wednesday, September […]

School Reopening Letter

August 27th, 2020 Dear Families: This has been and continues to be a challenging time for us all.  Over the last months, we have worked diligently to study the guidance from national, state, and local officials, as well as seeking input from parents and stakeholders.  Attached is our Reopening Guidance Plan:  During this trying time, […]