Early Head Start

Early Head Start is a child development program that serves low-income families in Utah County with children ages birth to 36 months, as well as pregnant mothers and their families. We support parents as they help their young children grow and develop and provide resources and support to families.

Families participate together to promote child development, healthy family functioning, school readiness and family literacy. Experiences and activities are planned around parents’ goal for their children and families. Positive, nurturing parent-child interactions are the focus of all Early Head Start services. Early Head Start does not provide transportation to or from school, but transportation assistance, such as bus tokens, may be provided upon request. 

  • Home visits from a family educator
  • Parent and family activities
  • Health screenings
  • Nutrition information
  • Parenting help
  • Employment and training assistance
  • Help accessing community resources
  • Child development information
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  • Now Offering Center Based Services!!!

    To better help serve working parents and parents who are studying, Kids on the Move now has four Early Head Start classrooms serving children ages 0 to 3. If you are interested in enrolling your child, please come in and fill out an application or call Roni Jenkins at 801-221-9930 ext.131.

  • EHS Now Does Lead Screens!

    Early Head Start will soon be offering free tests to children between 12-24 months old to determine if they have unhealthy levels of lead in their blood. High levels of lead in the blood can lead to learning disabilities or other developmental problems. The most common way children are exposed to lead is from lead-based paint in older homes or apartments.

The National Early Head Start Program provides funding for Early Head Start Services provided by Kids On The Move.

The definition of income is before taxes, based on total household income, a single pregnant mother counts as two, and based on the past 12 months of last income tax return. If your annual income is at or below this amount, you are income eligible.

Size of Family/Annual Income:
2/$14,570
3/$18,310
4/$22,050
5/$25,790
6/$29,530
  • Q: How much do Early Head Start services cost?
  • A: Nothing – all Early Head Start services are free.
  • Q: How do families qualify for Early Head Start services?
  • A: Most families qualify based on their annual income.  There are also a variety of risk factors such as homelessness, foster parent status, and disabilities that can give a family priority for services.
  • Q: Do you provide services for children with disabilities?
  • A: Yes.  We co-serve children enrolled with an Early Intervention provider in Utah County (Kids Who Count, Provo Early Intervention Program, or Kids on the Move).  A child can receive services from Early Head Start and Early Intervention.
  • Q: Are services offered in Spanish?
  • A: Yes.  A family whose home language is Spanish will receive all services from a Family Educator who is fluent in both Spanish and English.
  • Q: Does Early Head Start provide childcare?
  • A: Our main program provides services in the child’s home.  A center-based option is available for those who qualify.
  • Q: How long will my child receive services from Early Head Start?
  • A: Children can be enrolled from birth until they turn age 3.  Pregnant moms enrolled in our program continue services when their child is born.
  • Q: Does your program provide transportation.
  • A: No. However, we do reimburse families for driving expenses if they attend Early Head Start functions at the center.
  • Q: Who participates in your services?
  • A: Early Head Start encourages mothers, fathers, and other adults of support to be involved.  Parent and child relationships are the main focus of all services.
  • Q: What type of services are provided besides home visits?
  • A: A variety of services are provided in the home.  In addition, parent classes, family social and literacy activities, and special activities for Dads are offered at the center.  Other services are offered through community connections.