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School Closed through April 17th

Subject Line:  Important – UAMS Head Start/Early Head Start Dear UAMS Head Start Families, We want to take this time to confirm that UAMS Head Start/Early Head Start classes will be closed until April 17th  in accordance with the Governor’s Announcement due to the coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic.  UAMS Head Start is scheduled to reopen […]

Talking with Children About Coronavirus

There’s a lot of news coverage about the outbreak of COVID-19 and it can be overwhelming for parents and frightening to kids. Here are some common questions children might ask, and suggested talking points help children understand the coronavirus and reassure them on how to stay safe: What is coronavirus? There is a new sickness […]

All Schools Closed 3/13-3/30 2020

Dear, Families, As many are aware, the state’s first case of the coronavirus was reported Wednesday morning. The UAMS Head Start/Early Head Start program does NOT have a confirmed case of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in any of our programs but we are remaining proactive. Out of caution, and with guidance from UAMS and Little Rock […]

UAMS Head Start on Channel 11

Head Start kids were the willing audience for a reading of the Grinch, but they didn’t like the idea of someone stealing Christmas! Watch the story on the THV11 website.    

Stuff the Stocking is Back!!

Every year generous sponsors fulfill the holiday wishes of more than 700 children in the UAMS Head Start/Early Head Start program by adopting a classroom as part of the “Stuff the Stockings” program. Classes are available now to adopt. Adopting a Head Start/Early Head Start classroom means providing one wrapped gift to each child in a classroom. The classrooms […]

Cooking Class Spring 2019

Our HS, EHS and Partnership parents and family members participated in the 6 weeks Cooking Matters course.  This program helps parents and caregivers, struggling with limited food budgets, learn how to shop for and cook healthy, affordable meals.  After the parents learned about healthy eating and cooking, they participated in cooking healthy dishes during each […]