Now Enrolling Preschoolers in Hermiston, Irrigon, Milton-Freewater & Pendleton!
Looking for a preschool that feels supportive, welcoming, and truly focused on your child’s success? We’re now accepting applications for our Early Childhood programs, and getting started is super easy.
Why families choose us:
• Safe, nurturing classrooms
• Skilled teachers who understand child development
• Strong focus on social-emotional skills
• Learning experiences that help kids enter Kindergarten confident and ready
• Support for families every step of the way
If your child is 3–5 years old, we’d love to help them learn, grow, and shine!
Apply today , it only takes a few minutes.
Programs available in: Hermiston • Irrigon • Milton-Freewater • Pendleton
Spaces fill quickly!
Ahora inscribiendo a niños en edad preescolar en Hermiston, Irrigon, Milton-Freewater y Pendleton!
Busca un preescolar que sea acogedor, solidario y realmente enfocado en el éxito de su hijo? Estamos aceptando solicitudes para nuestros programas de Primera Infancia, y comenzar es muy fácil.
Por qué las familias nos eligen:
• Aulas seguras y acogedoras
• Maestros capacitados que entienden el desarrollo infantil
• Fuerte enfoque en las habilidades socioemocionales
• Experiencias de aprendizaje que ayudan a los niños a entrar al kínder seguros y preparados
• Apoyo para las familias en cada paso del camino
Si su hijo tiene entre 3 y 5 años, nos encantaría ayudarle a aprender, crecer y brillar!
Solicite hoy mismo; solo toma unos minutos.
Programas disponibles en: Hermiston • Irrigon • Milton-Freewater • Pendleton
Los cupos se llenan rápido!
Looking for a preschool that feels supportive, welcoming, and truly focused on your child’s success? We’re now accepting applications for our Early Childhood programs, and getting started is super easy.
Why families choose us:
• Safe, nurturing classrooms
• Skilled teachers who understand child development
• Strong focus on social-emotional skills
• Learning experiences that help kids enter Kindergarten confident and ready
• Support for families every step of the way
If your child is 3–5 years old, we’d love to help them learn, grow, and shine!
Apply today , it only takes a few minutes.
Programs available in: Hermiston • Irrigon • Milton-Freewater • Pendleton
Spaces fill quickly!
Ahora inscribiendo a niños en edad preescolar en Hermiston, Irrigon, Milton-Freewater y Pendleton!
Busca un preescolar que sea acogedor, solidario y realmente enfocado en el éxito de su hijo? Estamos aceptando solicitudes para nuestros programas de Primera Infancia, y comenzar es muy fácil.
Por qué las familias nos eligen:
• Aulas seguras y acogedoras
• Maestros capacitados que entienden el desarrollo infantil
• Fuerte enfoque en las habilidades socioemocionales
• Experiencias de aprendizaje que ayudan a los niños a entrar al kínder seguros y preparados
• Apoyo para las familias en cada paso del camino
Si su hijo tiene entre 3 y 5 años, nos encantaría ayudarle a aprender, crecer y brillar!
Solicite hoy mismo; solo toma unos minutos.
Programas disponibles en: Hermiston • Irrigon • Milton-Freewater • Pendleton
Los cupos se llenan rápido!
We’re hiring Substitute Teacher Assistants at multiple UMHS locations! If you love working with young children, enjoy a hands-on environment, and want a flexible role that truly makes a difference, this could be a great fit.
We have openings at the following locations:
📍 Hermiston, OR
📍 Irrigon, OR
📍 Milton-Freewater, OR
📍 Boardman, OR
📍 Pendleton, OR
📍 Stanfield, OR
📍 Umatilla, OR
As a Substitute Teacher Assistant, you’ll support classroom staff, join in classroom activities, help children with daily routines, and be part of creating safe, engaging learning spaces. This role also includes opportunities to assist as a Bus Monitor.
If you’re looking for meaningful work and a chance to support families in your community, we’d love for you to apply!
Apply today at: umchs.org/page/careers
We have openings at the following locations:
📍 Hermiston, OR
📍 Irrigon, OR
📍 Milton-Freewater, OR
📍 Boardman, OR
📍 Pendleton, OR
📍 Stanfield, OR
📍 Umatilla, OR
As a Substitute Teacher Assistant, you’ll support classroom staff, join in classroom activities, help children with daily routines, and be part of creating safe, engaging learning spaces. This role also includes opportunities to assist as a Bus Monitor.
If you’re looking for meaningful work and a chance to support families in your community, we’d love for you to apply!
Apply today at: umchs.org/page/careers
It’s Giving Tuesday, a day centered around generosity, community, and lifting each other up.
If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give today, we’re excited to share that UMCHS is part of the Valley Giving Guide!
Your support helps us continue providing programs that strengthen families, support children’s growth, and make our communities healthier and more resilient. And when you give through the Valley Giving Guide, your donation can go even further thanks to matching funds and incentives!
If you’re able, please consider making a gift through our Valley Giving Guide link in this post.
Together, we can create brighter futures for local children and families.
Donate Here: https://www.valleygivingguide.org/
#umhs #GivingTuesday #Support #give #ValleyGivingGuide
If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give today, we’re excited to share that UMCHS is part of the Valley Giving Guide!
Your support helps us continue providing programs that strengthen families, support children’s growth, and make our communities healthier and more resilient. And when you give through the Valley Giving Guide, your donation can go even further thanks to matching funds and incentives!
If you’re able, please consider making a gift through our Valley Giving Guide link in this post.
Together, we can create brighter futures for local children and families.
Donate Here: https://www.valleygivingguide.org/
#umhs #GivingTuesday #Support #give #ValleyGivingGuide
Our offices and centers will be closed on November 27th and 28th.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe, restful holiday break with loved ones. We’ll see you when we return!
We hope everyone enjoys a safe, restful holiday break with loved ones. We’ll see you when we return!
UMHS November 2025 Board Meeting Notice
The UMHS November Board Meeting will be held from 12:00 - 2:00pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. The public is welcome to attend. A Teams link is available by emailing awalters@umchs.org.
The UMHS November Board Meeting will be held from 12:00 - 2:00pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. The public is welcome to attend. A Teams link is available by emailing awalters@umchs.org.
At Umatilla Morrow Head Start, we invest in our team. One of the biggest perks of joining us is the in-house training we provide to our education staff. This means you’ll have access to ongoing professional development, hands-on learning opportunities, and the support you need to grow in your career. Here, your learning doesn’t just build skills, it builds confidence, leadership, and a pathway to a future you envision for yourself.
Interested in a career in early childhood?
Take the next step in your journey and apply here: umchs.org/page/careers
Interested in a career in early childhood?
Take the next step in your journey and apply here: umchs.org/page/careers
UMHS October 2025 Board Meeting Notice
The UMHS September Board Meeting will be held from 12:00 - 2:00pm on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The public is welcome to attend. A Teams link is available by emailing awalters@umchs.org.
The UMHS September Board Meeting will be held from 12:00 - 2:00pm on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The public is welcome to attend. A Teams link is available by emailing awalters@umchs.org.
“I had the incredible opportunity to spend time with leaders in health, human services, and early childhood education across Gilliam, Wheeler, and Sherman counties, people who truly wear many hats to meet the needs of their communities.
Umatilla Morrow Head Start is proud to partner with the Condon Early Learning Center in providing Preschool Promise, Early Head Start, and Head Start services, and the exciting news is, they’re expanding! Hayley Andrews, the Condon Early Learning Center Director, continues to grow the program!
During my visit, I also had the privilege of sitting alongside amazing advocates and champions for Oregon’s youngest learners, including Elena Barreto, Dana Hepper from the Children’s Institute, Liz Farrar Campbell, Chair of the Oregon Early Learning Council, and K’Lynn Lane from The Ford Family Foundation.
There is so much heart, dedication, and innovation happening in rural Oregon. These incredible professionals are driving impact across some of our state’s most frontier communities, proving that when we come together with shared purpose, even the most rural places can lead the way in creating opportunity for children and families.”
- Suellen Whitlock
UMHS Special August 2025 Board Meeting Notice
The UMHS Special August Board Meeting will be held from 5:30-7:00pm on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The public is welcome to attend. A Teams link is available by emailing rfitzgerald@umchs.org.
The UMHS Special August Board Meeting will be held from 5:30-7:00pm on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The public is welcome to attend. A Teams link is available by emailing rfitzgerald@umchs.org.
UMHS Special August 2025 Board Meeting Notice
The UMHS Special August Board Meeting will be held from 12:00-2:00pm on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The public is welcome to attend. A Teams link is available by emailing awalters@umchs.org.
The UMHS Special August Board Meeting will be held from 12:00-2:00pm on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The public is welcome to attend. A Teams link is available by emailing awalters@umchs.org.
UMHS July 2025 Board Meeting Notice
The UMHS July Board Meeting will be held from 12:00-2:00pm on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The public is welcome to attend. A Teams link is available by emailing awalters@umchs.org.
The UMHS July Board Meeting will be held from 12:00-2:00pm on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The public is welcome to attend. A Teams link is available by emailing awalters@umchs.org.
UMHS May 2025 Board Meeting Notice
The UMHS May Board Meeting will be held from 12:00-2:00pm on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The public is welcome to attend. A Teams link is available by emailing awalters@umchs.org.
UMHS April 2025 Board Meeting Notice
The UMHS April Board Meeting will be held from 12:00-2:00pm on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The public is welcome to attend. A Teams link is available by emailing awalters@umchs.org.
UMHS Special Board Meeting Notice
The UMHS Special Board Meeting will be held from 12:00-1:00pm on Friday, April 4, 2025. The public is welcome to attend. A Teams link is available by emailing awalters@umchs.org.
Applications Open Soon!
Starting April 1st, UMHS will begin accepting applications for the 2025-2026 program year! 🎓 We offer a variety of infant, toddler, and preschool programs for children ages 0-5 years old.
✅ Part-day & Enhanced-day (6.5-hour) programs
✅ Part-year & Full-year options
✅ Home-based learning programs
✅ Classrooms for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
📲 Apply online: https://www.umchs.org/o/hsehs/page/early-head-start
📍 Or visit any of our Head Start locations to apply in person.
Give your child the best start—apply with UMHS and watch them thrive! #UMHS #EarlyLearning #HeadStart #PreschoolPrograms #BuildingBrighterFutures
UMHS March Joint Board Meeting Notice
The UMHS March Board Meeting will be held from 12:00-2:00pm on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The public is welcome to attend. A Teams link is available by emailing awalters@umchs.org.
UMHS February Special Board Meeting Notice
A UMHS February Special Board Meeting will be held from 12:00-2:00pm on Thursday, February 27, 2025. The public is welcome to attend. A Teams link is available by emailing awalters@umchs.org
UMHS is committed to serving our mission and supporting our children and families with early childhood care and education, nutrition services, and community-centered programs across eastern Oregon. This remains our focus during this time of transition with the federal administration and any impacts to federal funding.
While this may bring uncertainty as it is an evolving situation, our focus is to remain open, accessible, and serving our communities. We do not anticipate any immediate disruptions to our daily operations. As a reminder, UMHS has diversified funding sources including local, state, and regional that support our various programs. Our senior leadership team is in close communication with our community partners across the state and nationally. We are staying up to date on any emerging developments and will keep you informed as we learn more.
Regarding any other or related issues or matters, please direct your inquiry to our Main Office at 541-564-6878.
🌟 We’re Hiring! Join Our Preschool Team! 🌟
Are you passionate about working with children and shaping their future? We are looking for dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic Preschool Teachers to join our team!
Visit www.umchs.org to apply!
#WeAreHiring #JoinOurTeam #PreschoolTeachers #MakeADifference
🎉 Join Us in Making a Difference for Children and Families in Eastern Oregon! 🌟
This holiday season, we're rallying together to support our local families and communities through the life changing work UMHS provides with essential services in early childhood care and education, food and nutrition and family support. 💛
Our commitment is to create brighter futures for children and families across eastern Oregon.
💡 Our Goal: Raise $2,000 through our feature in Valley Giving Guide to support areas of greatest need! Every dollar makes a difference in our communities.
✨ Here's how YOU can help:
1️⃣ Donate: No gift is too small – every contribution matters. We welcome your tax-deductible gift today.
2️⃣ Share: Spread the word by sharing this post with your friends and family.
3️⃣ Inspire: Tag 3 people who believe in building stronger communities!
Together, we can ensure that every child has a safe, supportive place to grow and every family has the resources they need to succeed. ❤️
📅 Donate Today and Help Us Reach Our Goal!
Click here to give: https://www.valleygivingguide.org/organizations/umatilla-morrow-head-start
Let’s make a difference, together. 💪
#CommunityMatters #HeadStart #WICSupport #EasternOregon #GivingSeason #StrongerTogether