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Early Learning Essentials

Federally funded programs to promote school readiness for children and self-sufficiency for families through a child development program for low-income children and children with disabilities.

Early Head Start
Description:

Provides support and education to parents on the development of their children. Early Head Start is available in Spanish Fork and Juab County only.

Eligibility:
For pregnant mothers and children birth - 3 years old. Must meet one of the following qualifications: family income at or below federal poverty guidelines; receiving certain forms of public assistance (TANF/FEP or SSI); applying on behalf of a foster child placed in DCFS custody; currently homeless. Mountainland Head Start may also serve a limited number of children with special needs who would not otherwise qualify for services.
Service Hours:
Home visits occur for 90 minutes once a week. Parent enrolls online and can schedule the home visits for whenever the family advocates in the area are available.
Intake Procedure:
Enrollment is accessible on the website. Within application there is an area where the parent can schedule an appointment with the family advocate.
Fees:
No cost
Counties Served:

Head Start
Description:

Child development program for low-income children or children with disabilities ages 3-5 years old. Includes educational services, health services to ensure that every child is properly immunized, has dental and physical exams and nutrition services.

Eligibility:
Must meet one of the following qualifications: family income at or below federal poverty guidelines; receiving certain forms of public assistance (TANF/FEP or SSI); applying on behalf of a foster child placed in DCFS custody; currently homeless. Mountainland Head Start may also serve a limited number of children with special needs who would not otherwise qualify for services.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Apply online.
Fees:
No cost
Counties Served:

Inclusive Preschools
Description:

Child development program for low-income children or children with disabilities ages 3-5 years old. Includes educational services, health services to ensure that every child is properly immunized, has dental and physical exams and nutrition services.

Eligibility:
Must meet one of the following qualifications: family income at or below federal poverty guidelines; receiving certain forms of public assistance (TANF/FEP or SSI); applying on behalf of a foster child placed in DCFS custody; currently homeless. Mountainland Head Start may also serve a limited number of children with special needs who would not otherwise qualify for services.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Apply online.
Fees:
No cost
Counties Served:

  • Juab

  • Utah

  • Utah

  • Wasatch

  • Juab

  • Juab

  • Wasatch

  • Utah