Mountainland Head Start

Organization Overview

Mountainland Head Start, operating under the name Early Learning Essentials, is located in Provo, UT. The organization was established in 1979. As of 04/2022, Early Learning Essentials employed 245 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Early Learning Essentials is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 04/2022, Early Learning Essentials generated $9.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.5m during the year ending 04/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

EMPOWERING YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ALONG A PATH TO THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

HEAD START - WE OFFER A HIGH-QUALITY KINDERGARTEN READINESS PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM TO 639 LOW-INCOME CHILDREN IN WASATCH, JUAB AND UTAH COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF UTAH. WE PROVIDE EARLY HEAD START SERVICES TO 12 PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN BIRTH TO AGE THREE IN JUAB COUNTY WHO ARE LOW-INCOME OR HAVE A DISABILITY. WE PARTNER WITH PARENTS TO ASSIST CHILDREN DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL. WE PROVIDE QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION TO ALL CHILDREN ENROLLED AS WELL AS COMPREHENSIVE CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. OUR COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM AND SERVICES SUPPORT CHILDREN'S LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR FUTURE SUCCESS IN SCHOOL. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY A FEDERAL HEAD START GRANT.


TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - THE PURPOSE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IS TO PREPARE AND CONTINUOUSLY SUPPORT STAFF TO WORK WITH AND ON BEHALF OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO STAY ABREAST THE LATEST RESERACH AND BEST PRACTICES TO IMPROVE STAFF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, PRACTICE, AND SERVICE DELIVERY.


USDA CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM - MEALTIME AT HEAD START IS AN EXTENSION OF THE CLASSROOM WHEREIN CHILDREN LEARN GROSS AND FINE MOTOR SKILLS, TABLE MANNERS, SOCIAL SKILLS, AND MANY OTHER SELF-HELP SKILLS TO PREPARE THEM FOR SCHOOL. EACH DAY, CHILDREN ARE OFFERED A NOURISHING MEAL AND SNACK THAT IS PREPARED AND SERVED ON-SITE. MENUS AND RECIPES ARE CREATED BY A REGISTERED DIETITIAN AND FOLLOW THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM MEAL PATTERN. MEALS SERVED AT HEAD START ARE PLANNED TO BE COLORFUL, DELICIOUS, AND NUTRITIOUS IN ORDER TO FOSTER THE APPROPRIATE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILDREN. THE MENU OFFERS A VARIETY OF FRESH AND FROZEN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, LEAN MEATS AND DAIRY, AND WHOLE GRAIN BREADS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sonia Pineda
Exec. Dir.
$115,874
Barbara Doxey
Fiscal Offic
$90,622
Tracy Sermon
Secretary
$0
Mike Larsen
Chair
$0
Eric Edwards
Board Member
$0
Sandra Nielsen
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $9,200,421
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$258,253
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $221,734
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$9,458,674
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $15,268
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$4,647
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $9,469,295

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Mountainland Head Start has recieved totaling $20,621.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Marc C And Deborah H Bingham Foundation

Provo, UT

PURPOSE: EARLY LEARNING ESSENTIALS

$20,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$621
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