Head Start / Preschool Programs
UMHS provides preschool services for children birth to 5 and home visiting services to prenatal mothers
Head Start, Early Head Start, Oregon Pre-kindergarten, Oregon Prenatal to 3, Preschool Promise, and Hermiston School District Preschool
Benefits of Preschool
Builds a strong foundation for future learning
School readiness skills
Supports social emotional growth and development
Increased literacy, language, & vocabulary
Builds math & science knowledge and skills
Supports parents as their child's teacher
Preschool Class Options
Part Day
M-Th 3.5 hrs/day
September-May
Enhanced Day
M-Th 6.5 hrs/day
September-June
Full Day/Part Year Early Head Start
M-F, 5 days
M-TH, 4 days
September-June
Part Day/Part Year
4 days, M-TH
2 days, M/T or W/TH
School Readiness
Fun learning environment
Social & emotional skill building
Evidence based curriculum
Language & literacy development
Individualized child goals
Parent conferences
Child Health & Safety
Children learn & practice preventative care: hand washing and tooth brushing
Staff work with parents to establish a medical and dental home for ongoing preventative care
Support in making dental and well child appointments and follow-ups
Family & Community Engagement
Supportive & caring staff
Family goal setting
Parent groups
Resources and referrals
Family Fun Nights
Policy Council & committees
Volunteering & leadership opportunities
Lesson Planning
Each day is carefully planned out to ensure each child is working toward their individual goals in areas such as literacy, math, social, emotional, and physical growth. Kindergarten readiness is learning routines, getting along with peers, managing transitions, learning literacy, math, and other skills that prepare them for elementary school.
Mental Health Promotion
Children best learn when they are healthy and happy. We focus on growth, development, dental health, social/emotional and physical health of each child. This is done through hearing and vision screenings on site and individual goals set by the teacher for each child. For example, learning to skip, development of fine motor skills, and more!
Nutrition
USDA approved meals
Wide variety of food
Meals served family style, each child encouraged to serve themselves