Ellen Smith Center - Head Start Program in Fayetteville, AR

Ellen Smith Center is a federally funded head start program in Fayetteville, AR (72701). No state quality rating is published for this listing; confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.

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Contact details

Telephone: 479-443-1840

Street address: 2052 S Garland Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701

County: Washington County

How to verify Ellen Smith Center

These programs are drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS/ACF), which lists program locations and contacts but does not include tuition, enrollment availability, or quality ratings. Before you rely on this listing, confirm licensing, services, eligibility, and cost directly with the provider. For other state-licensed alternatives, use the state licensing directory link below.

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Ownership & operation

Legal name: economic_opportunity_agency_inc_ar. Provider type: Early Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

About head start programs in Fayetteville

Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that combine early education with nutrition, developmental screening, and family support. Programs are generally free for eligible families and prioritize children from low-income households, children in foster care, and children with disabilities.

To compare Head Start programs, confirm eligibility and application steps, and ask about hours, transportation, meals, and how the program coordinates with services your family already uses. Local programs can differ in schedules and offerings. For local alternatives, browse the Head Start Programs directory for Fayetteville, the Washington County head start programs list, or all care types in Fayetteville.

For context, this directory lists 4 head start programs in Fayetteville; 12 across Washington County; 4 in ZIP 72701.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 72701 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 72701

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Other head start programs in Fayetteville

Head Start Program Ivory M. Conley Center Fayetteville, AR 72701 Capacity 25 Head Start Program Old Farmington Road Fayetteville, AR 72701 Capacity 34 Head Start Program Old Farmington Road Fayetteville, AR 72701 Capacity 18

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Ellen Smith Head Start Center Fayetteville 72701-6869 -, AR Capacity 660.0 mi Head Start Program Old Farmington Road Head Start Fayetteville 72701 -, AR Capacity 641.3 mi Head Start Program Ivory M Conley Head Start/Early Head Start Fayetteville 72701-6600 -, AR Capacity 501.4 mi Head Start Program Springdale Center Springdale, AR 72764 Capacity 249.6 mi Head Start Program Adair Early Head Start Springdale, AR 72764 Capacity 3110 mi Head Start Program Oak Ave Head Start Springdale, AR 72764 Capacity 911 mi Head Start Program Oak Avenue Center Springdale, AR 72764 Capacity 1611 mi Head Start Program Bentonville Head Start Springdale, AR 72764 Capacity 7211 mi

Straight-line distances estimated from ZIP-centroid coordinates, not driving distance. Confirm a provider's location directly.

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Key facts

Care typeHead Start Program
State quality ratingNot state-rated
Licensed capacity27
Ownership—
Provider typeEarly Head Start
Source record IDhs-06HP000531-4778

Frequently asked questions

Is Ellen Smith Center rated by the state?
No. Ellen Smith Center appears as a federally funded head start program in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF), a source that does not publish state quality ratings, inspection results, or quality measures. Confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.
Is Ellen Smith Center state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Ellen Smith Center appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-06HP000531-4778. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Ellen Smith Center located?
2052 S Garland Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701. The provider sits in Washington County. Contact phone: 479-443-1840.
Where does this information come from?
This listing is drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) (processing date 2026-10-07). It is not a state quality record. Confirm current details directly with the provider before making care decisions.
How many head start programs are near Fayetteville?
This directory lists 4 head start programs in Fayetteville and 12 in Washington County, including 4 in ZIP 72701. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:06HP000531). Processing date: 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This profile is informational only and is not a substitute for visiting a provider.

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