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. 

 

For more information please contact: 

Mr. Richard T. Atkinson, CEO/Director, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / 870-517-5334

701 E Prospect Ave, Harrison, AR 72601/PO Box 1400, Harrison, AR 72602

 

Central Office Staff

First name Last name Agency Title Email Phone Number
Tawnya Akins OOI Child Development Coordinator (Nutrition) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  870-517-5341
Richard 'Toby' Atkinson OOI Chief Executive Officer This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 870-517-5334
Terri Beard OOI Child Development Supervisor (ERSEA/Compliance)  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  870-517-5328
Hillary Cleaver OOI Human Resources Manager This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  870-517-5336
Madison Kelley OOI Child Development Coordinator (Mental Health/Disabilities/Health) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 870-517-5331
Krystal Mayes OOI Child Development Coordinator (Parent & Family Engagement) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  870-517-5335
Brenda Morris OOI Finance Manager/Supervisor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  870-517-5333
Carrie Ragland OOI Child Development Manager   (Supervisor & Ed Coordinator) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   870-517-5329
Melissa Riggins OOI Administrative Specialist This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 870-517-5338
Harley Thompson OOI Field Operations Coordinator (Licensing and Safety) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  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
Mountain Home Early Head Start 605 W 6th St Mountain Home AR 72653 Baxter County AR-001 118th Congress (870) 424-0260 24 No
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
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
Cotter Head Start Center 208 Lucille Street Cotter AR 72626 Baxter County AR-001 118th Congress (870) 435-5040 16 No
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
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
Valley Springs Head Start 7349 School Street Valley Springs AR 72682 Boone County AR-001 118th Congress (870) 429-5524 12 No
Bruno-Pyatt Head Start 4754 Highway 125 S Everton AR 72633 Marion County AR-001 118th Congress (870) 427-5661 13 No
Yellville-Summit Head Start 1124 N Panther Ave Yellville AR 72687 Marion County AR-001 118th Congress (870) 321-7437 19 No
Jasper Head Start 600 School St Jasper AR 72641 Newton County AR-004 118th Congress (870) 446-5818 15 No
Western Grove Head Start 300 School St Western Grove AR 72685 Newton County AR-004 118th Congress (870) 429-8242 15 No
St. Joe Head Start 250 S Highway 65 Saint Joe AR 72675 Searcy County AR-001 118th Congress (870) 439-2210 20 No
Shirley Head Start 154 School Dr Shirley AR 72153 Van Buren County AR-002 118th Congress (501) 723-4301 18 No
Total                 219