Kids First in Mountain View

The Kids First clinic in Mountain View services approximately 54 children and employs more than 30 staff and contractors offering comprehensive care to young children with special needs.

Our History

In the mid 1990’s, the local Community Health Planning Group was the driving force in persuading UAMS Kids First to open a location in Mountain View. The area was greatly under-served, with virtually no meaningful services for young children. A local nurse pointed out that, “If you build it, they will come.”

Agreeing to become a part of the community, Kids First was established in a commercial building just across from the local hospital and began to accept children into the program. The greatest challenge then, and continuing today, is the lack of transportation. After several years in the community, the program changed location and is now located in a newly renovated building with lots of space for the growing enrollment.

Strong area legislators and city leaders have assisted the program in growing and garnering local recognition. Our local newspaper has been a valuable asset, and dedicated staff members keep good things happening for the children they serve.

Evaluation for enrollment at Kids First requires a referral from the child’s primary care physician.

Through the intake process, our interprofessional team of early childhood professionals, occupational, speech, and physical therapists, dietitians, and nurses works with families to conduct evaluations and collect information regarding the child and family’s strengths and needs. Results from the assessments are reviewed by the Kids First team to determine eligibility for services.