BRAD Head Start/Early Head Start, state-funded by the Arkansas Better Chance program, are child-focused programs with the overall goal of increasing school readiness in young children of low-income families.

Program provides a safe and nurturing environment that promotes development and enhances learning for each child.

Children are eligible for the ABC program based on the following criteria: parental income, parent did not finish high school, low birth weight baby, teen pregnancy, substance abuse, or in foster care. Program allows the Center to hire an Early Childhood Certified Teacher, licensed by the Arkansas Department of Education to work directly with young children three to five years of age. A Child Development Associate certified paraprofessional also works alongside the Certified Teacher in the classroom. Students have a designated curriculum, follow a daily schedule, participate in outdoor play and receive breakfast, lunch and snacks. All of these services are at no cost to the families. The ABC program is a Level 3 Better Beginnings program, licensed by the Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing division. They are evaluated yearly by ASU Childcare Services with the ECERS (Early Childcare Environmental Rating Scale).

Program provides a safe and nurturing environment that promotes development and enhances learning for each child.

Program provides a safe and nurturing environment that promotes development and enhances learning for each child.

BRAD Head Start/Early Head Start, state-funded by the Arkansas Better Chance program, are child-focused programs with the overall goal of increasing school readiness in young children of low-income families.

Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) is a home-based early childhood education readiness program for parents of three, four, and five year old children. A 30 week curriculum is brought into the home and Home Based Educator's work one on one with the parents showing them how to teach their young child to achieve school success.

Children are eligible for the ABC program based on the following criteria: parental income, parent did not finish high school, low birth weight baby, teen pregnancy, substance abuse, or in foster care. Program allows the Center to hire an Early Childhood Certified Teacher, licensed by the Arkansas Department of Education to work directly with young children three to five years of age. A Child Development Associate certified paraprofessional also works alongside the Certified Teacher in the classroom. Students have a designated curriculum, follow a daily schedule, participate in outdoor play and receive breakfast, lunch and snacks. All of these services are at no cost to the families. The ABC program is a Level 3 Better Beginnings program, licensed by the Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing division. They are evaluated yearly by ASU Childcare Services with the ECERS (Early Childcare Environmental Rating Scale).

Program provides kindergarten readiness for children ages 3-5.