The Arkansas Better Chance (ABC) program was created in 1991 to offer high quality early education services to children birth to five exhibiting developmental and socioeconomic risk factors. BCSS acts as a high-quality provider in the ABC program and has for over fifteen years.  Currently BCSS houses two ABC classrooms servicing 30 three and four year old children. The hours of operation are from 7:45-2:45, Monday through Friday for 178 days throughout the school year.

The Benton County Sunshine School ABC center based program mission:
BCSS will provide all students with an exemplary pre-kindergarten experience, which will meet the diverse needs of individual students in a positive and safe environment while preparing them for academic success, productive citizenship, and life-long learning.

We at Benton County Sunshine School ABC Program believe:
     •    that all students have worth and can learn in a supportive environment
     •    in providing the highest quality education to every student
     •    in recognition and respect of individual differences and diversity while working toward educational achievement.
     •    in providing a safe environment conducive to learning
     •    in partnerships with students, families, and communities in the educational process

Eligibility Requirements:
A. Official documentation that the child meets the age requirement of four years of age on or before August 1st, 2010.
    1. A copy of birth certificate
    2. Official hospital record with date of birth listed.

B. Official documentation that the child’s immunizations are current or on a “catch up schedule”.
    1. Pediatrician Record
    2. Record from Immunization Registry through the Arkansas Department of Health
    3. Approval from Arkansas Department of Health of exemption

C. Documentation of one of the required eligibility criteria.
    1) Family with gross income not exceeding 200% of Federal Poverty Level
    2) Parents without a high school diploma
    3) Low Birth Weight
    4) Teen parent at child’s birth (Under 18 years of age
    5) A family with history of substance abuse/addiction
    6) Be income eligible for Title I
    7) Be eligible for services under IDEA
    8) A family with a history of abuse or neglect or be a victim of abuse or neglect
    9) Demonstrable developmental delay as identified through appropriate screening
    10) Limited English Proficiency

For additional information about the ABC program at BCSS contact Jill Kleinebreil at 479-636-3190 or e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
You may also visit us at 3400 North Woods Lane, Rogers, AR  72756

STAFF:

  Cindy Brantley-Lead Teacher
    AA Early Childhood Education 
    Child Development Associate
    6 years experience in early childhood

  Pam Edwards-Paraprofessional
    Child Development Associate
    2 years experience in early childhood

  Shelley England-Certified Teacher P-4
    AA Early Childhood Education 
    Child Development Associate
    16 years experience in early childhood

   Dora Nerio-Paraprofessional
    Child Development Associate
    6 years experience in early childhood


For information contact Jill Kleinebreil at 479-636-3190 ext: 123 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it