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C.A.R.D. Head Start in Broken Arrow reopened Nov. 6, 2025, thanks to a private donation. It closed Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown. — Credit: Joe Tomlinson / Tulsa Flyer

Schools & Families

Private donation allows some Tulsa-area Head Start programs to reopen amid shutdown

by Joe TomlinsonNovember 6, 2025November 6, 2025

Early childhood education programs in Tulsa, Washington, Wagoner, Mayes, Rogers and Nowata counties reopened Thursday.

C.A.R.D. Head Start in Broken Arrow — Credit: Joe Tomlinson / Tulsa Flyer

Schools & Families

Tulsa-area families seeking alternative child care options due to government shutdown

by Joe TomlinsonNovember 3, 2025November 4, 2025

The government shutdown forced C.A.R.D. Head Start to close for the time being. Now, families are looking for answers.