Mena - Head Start Program in Mena, AR

Mena is a federally funded head start program in Mena, AR (71953). 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: 479-999-2950

Street address: 606 Pine Ave, Mena, AR 71953

County: Polk County

How to verify Mena

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: arkansas_early_learning_inc_ar. Provider type: Early Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

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About head start programs in Mena

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 Mena, the Polk County head start programs list, or all care types in Mena.

For context, this directory lists 1 in ZIP 71953.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 71953 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 71953

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program LBCEC DeQueen Head Start De Queen, AR 71832 Capacity 3938 mi Head Start Program Poteau Head Start Poteau, OK 74953 Capacity 1739 mi Head Start Program SCUS Head Start CASC Poteau, OK 74953 Capacity 1639 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 capacity24
Ownership—
Provider typeEarly Head Start
Source record IDhs-06CH012674-9815

Frequently asked questions

Is Mena rated by the state?
No. Mena 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 Mena state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Mena appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-06CH012674-9815. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Mena located?
606 Pine Ave, Mena, AR 71953. The provider sits in Polk County. Contact phone: 479-999-2950.
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 Mena?
This directory lists 1 head start programs in Mena, including 1 in ZIP 71953. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:06CH012674). 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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