United serves 1,280 children 0-5 and pregnant women through our Head Start and Early Head Start Programs. These programs provide educational opportunities to both parent and child. In harmony with our Mission to prepare each child for a lifetime of learning, both programs meet the needs of the child and family. Through direct service or referral, families are ensured assistance with child development, adult education, child and adult health services, disability services, emergency services, and mental health services. A healthy, happy child is a child ready to learn.
Under the leadership of Johnny Bryant and Ronda Brothers, our Head Start/Early Head Start Program has grown by 40% in recent years. During that time, emphasis on our Mission Statement helped to ensure that we continue to reach for the stars. Enough is not enough. At United, excellence is the only goal.
United operates 26 Head Start and 12 Early Head Start programs in 9 counties that cover more than 10% of the state of Oklahoma. Centers are found in the following communities.
To submit an application, contact a center in your community.
Please click on any location for specific contact information, including addresses and telephone numbers.
Creek County
Bristow, Drumright, Mannford, Oilton, Sapulpa
Kay County
Logan County
Noble County
Okmulgee County
Osage County
Pawnee County
Payne County
Tulsa County
To contact our Central Office:
UCAP Head Start/Early Head Start
501 6th Street
Pawnee, OK 74058
918-762-2561
To contact individual members of our Management Staff go to Contact Information
Our Mission:
To provide a child-focused, family-centered environment that prepares each child for a lifetime of learning.
Some 2007-08 Accomplishments:
Held the 4th Annual Board and Policy Council Retreat to evaluate and plan Agency objectives
Received Department of Education funding to augment quality of EHS Infant/Toddler Program affecting 112 children & families
Partnered with local University for an accelerated early childhood degree program which enabled 10 staff to obtain their Bachelor's Degree
Integrated 0-5 Services on the Program Management level
Restructured Early Head Start CDA Classes to allow students to achieve their CDA in a shorter timeframe
Increased Management Team support of all centers through increased teacher mentors
Established Creative Curriculum in all Early Head Start Centers
Served some 1600 children 0-5 years of age from 1500 families
Nearly 600 of those children entered kindergarten in August 2008
Nearly 200 children received necessary Medical treatment
Nearly 150 children received necessary Dental treatment
Nearly 1600 children received all necessary immunizations
More than 3600 people volunteered their time and expertise
35% of staff are current or former Head Start/Early Head Start parents
Some 2008-09 Goals:
Hold 5th Annual Board and Policy Council Retreat
Streamline the process for obtaining lead screenings through collaboration
Expand the 0-3 State Department of Education Pilot Project
Expand the State Department of Education Pilot Project to include 3 year-olds
Establish Creative Curriculum in all Head Start centers
