St. John's Head Start/EHS - Head Start Program in Fort Smith, AR

St. John's Head Start/EHS is a federally funded head start program in Fort Smith, AR (72904). 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: 479-782-9376

Street address: 1816 N 8th St, Fort Smith, AR 72904

County: Sebastian County

How to verify St. John's Head Start/EHS

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Ownership & operation

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

About head start programs in Fort Smith

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 Fort Smith, the Sebastian County head start programs list, or all care types in Fort Smith.

For context, this directory lists 2 head start programs in Fort Smith; 5 across Sebastian County; 1 in ZIP 72904.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 72904 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 72904

Other head start programs in Fort Smith

Head Start Program Dallas Street Head Start/EHS Fort Smith, AR 72903 Capacity 24

Nearest head start programs by distance

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

Key facts

Care type	Head Start Program
State quality rating	Not state-rated
Licensed capacity	40
Ownership	—
Provider type	Early Head Start
Source record ID	hs-06CH013091-10896

Frequently asked questions

Is St. John's Head Start/EHS rated by the state?

No. St. John's Head Start/EHS 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 St. John's Head Start/EHS state-licensed?

This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. St. John's Head Start/EHS appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-06CH013091-10896. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.

Where is St. John's Head Start/EHS located?

1816 N 8th St, Fort Smith, AR 72904. The provider sits in Sebastian County. Contact phone: 479-782-9376.

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 Fort Smith?

This directory lists 2 head start programs in Fort Smith and 5 in Sebastian County, including 1 in ZIP 72904. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:06CH013091). 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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