CADC’s Head Start program provides educational resources, as well as health and dental services, nutrition and social services to children from low-income families. The program ensures three and four year old children are ready to learn when transitioning to kindergarten. Head Start offers parents training and resources to support their child’s educational achievement.


Arkadelphia Head Start 
301 N 23rd St., Arkadelphia, AR 71923 / 870-246-8931
May 2012
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News/Information

September 2010 Newsletter

October Focus

Color: Orange
Shape: Circle
Number: 2, 3
Letters: H, L, T

Volunteer Opportunities

Arkadelphia Head Start ways you can volunteer by reading a story, assisting with breakfast, snack, and lunch; attend parent meetings, cut out educational materials and staple papers for classroom teacher. Most of all we need your time…….If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

Units of Study

10/4 - 10/8: Dinosaurs
10/11 - 10/15: My Healthy Body, Body Parts (Food Experience)
10/18 - 10/22: Colors, Shapes & Patterns
10/25 - 10/29: Fall Harvest

Staff Information

Center Director: Carla Merkel
Center Assistant: Charmaine Hall
Center Support: Andre Richardson
Teacher I: Doris Williams, Heather Jensen, Peggy Ross, and Vanita Welch
Teacher II: Cecilia Gentry, Jessica Wright, Melanie Jackson, and Shana Gentry
Sub. Teachers: Clara Craig, Connie Bonner, Davida Williams, and Mary Buckley