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The Chickasaw Nation Head Start program is a comprehensive child development program that addresses children's needs in all areas of development: physical, emotional and cognitive.

The Head Start program serves income-eligible Native American families with children ages three to five years.  Its overall goal is to bring about a greater degree of social competence in children of low-income families. 

Head Start is also designed to help children with their everyday effectiveness when dealing with their present environment as well as helping them develop the skills needed to be ready for later responsibilities in school and in life.

Activities are based on individual development levels determined by screening and a variety of assessment instruments.

All Head Start centers are open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Head Start classes are conducted Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Chickasaw Nation currently has six Head Start centers in the following locations:

Ada Head Start Center
226 Rosedale Road
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 310-9490
Fax:  (580) 310-6638
Center Supervisor – Melissa Morgan

Ardmore Head Start Center
825 Locust
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-6276
Fax:  (580) 223-6771
Center Supervisor – Janice Richardson

Duncan Head Start Center
C/o Will Rogers Pre-K Center
1413 N 13th Street
Duncan, OK 73533
Phone & Fax: (580) 470-8370
Center Supervisor – Rhonda Priddy 

Madill Head Start Center
701 W. Tishomingo
Madill, OK 73446
(580) 677-9190
Fax: (580) 564-0614
Center Supervisor – Helen “Deloris” Campbell

Sulphur Head Start Center
1201 West 9th
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-6200
Fax: (580) 622-5838
Center Supervisor – Rhonda Priddy 

Tishomingo Head Start
1201 W. Ray Branum Road
Tishomingo, OK 73460
(580) 371-3216
Fax: (580) 371-3854
Center Supervisor – Helen “Deloris” Campbell

Administration Offices
P.O. Box 1548
Ada, OK 74821
(580) 436-7276
Fax (580) 436-7279 

 

Eligibility
Applicants must provide:

  • CDIB 
  • Updated immunization card 
  • State certified birth certificate 
  • Proof of income 
  • Social Security card and Sooner Care or private insurance (if applicable)

Required forms are available at any Head Start facility or at the administration office. Children three to five years of age and living within the Chickasaw Nation service area are eligible. Preference is given to children with disabilities, low income and/or Native American.

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