{"id":35,"date":"2026-02-26T21:06:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T21:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/testsite\/?page_id=35"},"modified":"2026-03-20T16:55:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T16:55:26","slug":"program-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/testsite\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5>\n\t\t\tWelcome to CDI Head Start Serving\t<\/h5>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tMonroe, Phillips, and Prairie Counties, Arkansas\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>CDI Head Start is here to maintain continuous, high\u2011quality Head Start services and to support families with reliable early learning and family resources. We&#8217;re committed to making sure children keep learning and thriving while ensuring your community&#8217;s services remain steady and strong.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.childplus.net\/apply\/en-us\/32516A014386BD4ED665749BCDCDF4C0\/8C58E9294BD0B29E180C59F87959947E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApply for Services\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<figure itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/testsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/pexels-yankrukov-8613093-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Preschool students practicing fine motor skills and pattern recognition using wooden bead mazes and an abacus.\" height=\"2560\" width=\"1707\" title=\"Preschool students practicing fine motor skills and pattern recognition using wooden bead mazes and an abacus.\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h3><strong>Program Options<\/strong><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\">Head Start Center-Based Preschool Program<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\"><i>Collapse<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Head Start Center\u2011Based Preschool Program serves children ages 3-5 in safe, welcoming classrooms. Teachers support early reading, math, social, and emotional skills through play and hands\u2011on learning. Children receive healthy meals, health and dental screenings, and family support services.<\/p>\n\t<h3><strong>Why Head Start?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Families choose Head Start because it&#8217;s more than a program, it&#8217;s a partner in your child&#8217;s growth.<\/p>\n\t\t\t <p>Caring, qualified teachers<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t <p>Safe and welcoming classrooms<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t <p>Free healthy meals<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t <p>Health and development check-ups<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t <p>Support for family goals<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t <p>Strong community connections<\/p>\t\t\n\t<figure itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/testsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/AdobeStock_1728043928-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Building bright futures with Head Start program at a classroom setting focused on early childhood education for young learners\" height=\"1920\" width=\"2560\" title=\"Building bright futures with Head Start program at a classroom setting focused on early childhood education for young learners\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t<\/figure>\n<figure itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/testsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_1484337633.jpg\" alt=\"Joyful, diverse children bonding through creative play, reflecting the supportive environment of our Head Start program\" height=\"1345\" width=\"2400\" title=\"Joyful, diverse children bonding through creative play, reflecting the supportive environment of our Head Start program\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h3><strong>About CDI Head Start<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>CDI Head Start is here to keep Head Start services operating and grow stronger programs in your community that thrive for years to come.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/testsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Final_CDI_HS_Logo_Horizontal_Color-1536x356.png\" alt=\"Community Development Institute (CDI) Head Start Logo\" height=\"356\" width=\"1536\" title=\"Community Development Institute (CDI) Head Start Logo\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<strong>Mission<br>\n<\/strong>The mission of CDI Head Start is to serve children and families of low-income by fostering comprehensive, quality early childhood education services in community.\n\t<h3><strong>Interim Head Start Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Some communities have Head Start or Early Head Start services&nbsp;operated&nbsp;by an interim provider.\u202fThe Office of Head Start oversees these programs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/testsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/OHS-Blocks-Logo-265x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"39\" height=\"44\">Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/acf.gov\/ohs\/interim-head-start-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interim Head Start Services<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/testsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_614358055.jpg\" alt=\"Preschool students engaging in daily circle time to build social skills and community in a well-equipped Head Start classroom\" height=\"1350\" width=\"2400\" title=\"Preschool students engaging in daily circle time to build social skills and community in a well-equipped Head Start classroom\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tLocations\t<\/h3>\n  <table>\n   <tbody><tr>\n       <td><b>Name<\/b> <\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n       <td><b>Phone<\/b><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n       <td><b>Address<\/b><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n   <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n       <td><b>Admin Office Phillips Head Start<\/b><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n       <td>(870) 816-9071<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n       <td>1125 Columbia St,&nbsp;Helena, AR 72342 <a href=\"google.com\/maps\/place\/34.534312,-90.591295\" target=\"_blank\">(Map)<\/a><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n   <\/tr>\n     <tr>\n       <td><b>Arkansas Better Chance &#8211; Central High School HS<\/b> <\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n       <td>(870) 753-4033<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n       <td>103 School Road,&nbsp;Helena, AR 72342 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34.543628,-90.625746\" target=\"_blank\">(Map)<\/a><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n   <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n       <td><b>Arkansas Better Chance &#8211; Poplar Grove<\/b><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n       <td>(870) 572-2554<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n       <td>123 Phillips Rd. 353,&nbsp;Poplar Grove , AR 72374 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34.553460,90.802940\" target=\"_blank\">(Map)<\/a><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n   <\/tr>\n   <tr>\n       <td><b>CDI HS Clarendon Center<\/b><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n       <td>(870) 233-9914<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n       <td>401 Midland Street,&nbsp;Clarendon, AR 72029 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34.690188,-91.310651\" target=\"_blank\">(Map)<\/a><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n   <\/tr>\n   <tr>\n       <td><b>CDI HS De Valls Bluff Center<\/b><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n       <td>(870) 233-9116<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n       <td>572 E Sycamore Street,&nbsp;De Valls Bluff, AR 72041 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34.781546,-91.458074\" target=\"_blank\">(Map)<\/a><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n   <\/tr><tr>\n       <td><b>CDI HS Des Arc Center<\/b><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n       <td>(870) 270-4890<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n       <td>113 S. 3rd Street,&nbsp;Des Arc, AR 72040  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34.976980,91.495270\" target=\"_blank\">(Map)<\/a><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n   <\/tr><tr>\n       <td><b>CDI HS Phillips Center<\/b><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n       <td>(870) 816-9071<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n       <td>1125 Columbia St,&nbsp;Helena, AR 72342  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34.534312,-90.591295\" target=\"_blank\">(Map)<\/a><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n   <\/tr><tr>\n       <td><b>CDI HS Brinkley Center<\/b><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n       <td>(870) 233-9363<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n       <td>551 Floyd Brown Road,&nbsp;Brinkley, AR 72021  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34.950825,-91.172045\" target=\"_blank\">(Map)<\/a><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n   <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody><\/table>\n    Looking for Head Start services outside of our area? Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/headstart.gov\/center-locator\" target=\"_blank\">Head Start Center Locator<\/a>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tMore Information\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/testsite\/program-page\/eligibility-information\/\" target=\"_self\">Eligibility Information<\/a><\/h4><figure itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/testsite\/program-page\/eligibility-information\/\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/testsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/bb-plugin\/cache\/AdobeStock_808166812-panorama-5cde966695aa2c4fb7044b1308f9bead-.jpg\" alt=\"Preschool students demonstrating social-emotional bonding and early literacy skills during a collaborative reading activity.\" height=\"1345\" width=\"2400\" title=\"Preschool students demonstrating social-emotional bonding and early literacy skills during a collaborative reading activity.\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n<p>Not sure if you qualify? We encourage you to apply. Our team is here to help you find out if you are eligible.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/testsite\/program-page\/eligibility-information\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childplus.net\/apply\/en-us\/32516A014386BD4ED665749BCDCDF4C0\/8C58E9294BD0B29E180C59F87959947E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Now<\/a><\/h4><figure itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.childplus.net\/apply\/en-us\/32516A014386BD4ED665749BCDCDF4C0\/8C58E9294BD0B29E180C59F87959947E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/testsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/bb-plugin\/cache\/AdobeStock_815908122-panorama-0bf8e29273a4ed4e61a41e0083d8ed5c-.jpg\" alt=\"High-quality wooden toys and learning materials in a bright, inviting preschool classroom environment\" height=\"1200\" width=\"2400\" title=\"High-quality wooden toys and learning materials in a bright, inviting preschool classroom environment\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n<p>Submit your application for Head Start or Early Head Start Services<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.childplus.net\/apply\/en-us\/32516A014386BD4ED665749BCDCDF4C0\/8C58E9294BD0B29E180C59F87959947E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClick to Apply\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/testsite\/program-page\/community-resources\/\" target=\"_self\">Need Assistance?<\/a><\/h4><figure itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/testsite\/program-page\/community-resources\/\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/testsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/bb-plugin\/cache\/AdobeStock_1724071816-panorama-6e72539e2ca1e81129af4ee6eda8be38-.jpg\" alt=\"Boxes of Canned Food and Pantry donations with some people in the background\" height=\"1373\" width=\"2400\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n<p>We&#8217;re here to help. We can connect you with helpful programs and services in the community.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/testsite\/program-page\/community-resources\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCommunity Resources\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MPP-Calendar-2025-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Program Calendar<\/a><\/h4><figure itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MPP-Calendar-2025-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/testsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/bb-plugin\/cache\/AdobeStock_479749665-panorama-66c4fb18738bf77c9cedca163a7686df-.jpg\" alt=\"A person updating a calendar on the whiteboard\" height=\"1600\" width=\"2400\" title=\"A person updating a calendar on the whiteboard\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n<p>View the 2025-2026 Program Calendar<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MPP-Calendar-2025-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCalendar\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/testsite\/program-page\/parent-community-engagement\/\" target=\"_self\">Get Involved<\/a><\/h4><figure itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/testsite\/program-page\/parent-community-engagement\/\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/testsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/bb-plugin\/cache\/AdobeStock_750515247-panorama-00210a96a17a633b31be265dc41a5cde-.jpg\" alt=\"Young volunteers and a teacher working together to pack healthy food bags for a community outreach program\" height=\"1345\" width=\"2400\" title=\"Young volunteers and a teacher working together to pack healthy food bags for a community outreach program\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n<p>Strong programs grow with strong partners. Everyone has something to give.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/testsite\/program-page\/parent-community-engagement\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/testsite\/program-page\/careers\/\" target=\"_self\">Join Our Team!<\/a><\/h4><figure itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/testsite\/program-page\/careers\/\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/testsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/bb-plugin\/cache\/AdobeStock_415997592-scaled-panorama-af6462fc4b87d5609bb7a34db9b67f83-.jpeg\" alt=\"Teacher with children using digital tablet in preschool classroom - Education and technology concept\" height=\"1656\" width=\"2560\" title=\"Teacher with children using digital tablet in preschool classroom - Education and technology concept\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n<p>Explore meaningful&nbsp;job&nbsp;opportunities&nbsp;in our Head Start program.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.net\/testsite\/program-page\/careers\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView Job Openings\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to CDI Head Start Serving Monroe, Phillips, and Prairie Counties, Arkansas CDI Head Start is here to maintain continuous, high\u2011quality Head Start services and to support families with reliable early learning and family resources. 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