Missoula Early Head Start

Missoula Early Head Start Please visit our website at www.ravalliheadstart.org for more information or to apply! Center Based: NO COST childcare services Monday-Friday from 8am-3pm.

Prenatal: Designed to offer bi-weekly home visits focused on the health and wellness of the expectant mother. Helping mom and family to prepare for their unborn child and to feel confident and ready to parent. Home Based: focuses on child development and parent-child interaction through weekly home visits. Parents must be working or in school full-time for children to qualify for center services.

Missoula Early Head Start participates in the Montana State food program CACFP:
“And Justice for All...” In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) Email: [email protected]. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Bullying and disrespect of any kind is not allowed and any degrading comments about race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender, or identity will not be tolerated. The system administrator has discretion to delete comments that violate these expectations. Offenders may/will be banned from commenting on RHS, Inc. social media. Depending on the severity of the comment, a report will be made to the appropriate authorities.

Today is the day--MEHS Splash Bash! All currently enrolled families are invited to join us! 💦We hope to see you there! 🌞
08/20/2026

Today is the day--MEHS Splash Bash! All currently enrolled families are invited to join us! 💦

We hope to see you there! 🌞

Missoula Early Head Start's Annual Splash Bash 💦 is this THURSDAY! All currently enrolled families are welcome to attend...
08/17/2026

Missoula Early Head Start's Annual Splash Bash 💦 is this THURSDAY! All currently enrolled families are welcome to attend 🌞

💦 MEHS Splash Bash
📍 Missoula Early Head Start, 2121 39th St.
📅 Thursday, August 20th
🕔 5:00-6:30pm
🍗 Lemon Chicken & Pasta Salad will be served for dinner!

We hope to see you there! Please bring sunscreen, a towel, and a change of clothes for your child.

August calendar from 5210 Let's Move Missoula 🌞
08/03/2026

August calendar from 5210 Let's Move Missoula 🌞

The Great Beginnings Great Families Conference Family Day is coming up next week--August 11th! Reserve your spot today! ...
08/03/2026

The Great Beginnings Great Families Conference Family Day is coming up next week--August 11th! Reserve your spot today! 🤩

07/29/2026

If you need any non-perishables after hours, be sure to take a look in our outdoor pantry! This is available 24/7 and we also try to include hygiene items ❤️

Outdoor FREE pantry is located outside of our door at 2412 River Rd Suite B off of Reserve St next to BeeHive Homes! 🫂

07/24/2026

Did you know that you can access WIC benefits like healthy foods, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support as soon as you know that you’re pregnant? 🤔

Here are 3 things you can do to prepare for breastfeeding before birth:

💬 Talk with your doctor about breastfeeding and ask if you have any health conditions that could make it more difficult.

🤱 Meet with a lactation consultant. WIC offers lactation support with experts like IBCLCs and peer support with breastfeeding peer counselors.

💗Get a breast pump or breastfeeding supplies. WIC can help provide you with supplies or support you with getting supplies through your health insurance provider.

Learn more ways that you can prepare for breastfeeding while pregnant: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/experts-and-stories/the-latest/how-to-prepare-for-breastfeeding-in-the-month-before-birth

😁 Did you know Head Start programs provide comprehensive services to more than 1 million children each year?Comprehensiv...
07/10/2026

😁 Did you know Head Start programs provide comprehensive services to more than 1 million children each year?

Comprehensive services include:
👶 Birth to 5 Services
💓 Health & Wellness Services
🧠 Disability & Behavior Services
👨‍👩‍👦 Family Engagement Services

Find more information at https://headstart.gov/publication/discover-what-head-start-programs-offer to see what Head Start programs have to offer!

Apply today 🖊 on our website or stop by for an application!

We love our partnership with Mountain Home Montana 😍
07/06/2026

We love our partnership with Mountain Home Montana 😍

💛 26 years of serving families in our community — and so much to celebrate right now!
🎉 Kelsie is back! Our Development, Grants & Gifts Director is home from maternity leave, bonding with her sweet daughter, Arden. We missed her!
🏡 New clinical support is here. Our Residential Care Coordinators are now trained Family Support Specialists, offering mental health support in everyday family moments.
👶 Meet Ariya's Circle Child Development Center — our reimagined early learning program, now with daily care (ages 1–5) + aftercare Tue/Wed/Thu so moms can attend therapy & parenting groups.
🎂 At the End of July, we celebrate ONE YEAR at our new location!
It takes a village — thank you for being part of ours. 💛
Want to get involved? Link in bio, and stay tuned for more 1st Birthday Celebration coming this month!

Address

2121 39th Street
Missoula, MT
59803

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14062519410

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