Pendleton Early Learning Center (PELC) - Head Start Program in Pendleton, OR

Pendleton Early Learning Center (PELC) is a federally funded head start program in Pendleton, OR (97801). No state quality rating is published for this listing; confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.

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Contact details

Telephone: 541-966-3361

Street address: 455 SW 13th St, Pendleton, OR 97801

County: Umatilla County

How to verify Pendleton Early Learning Center (PELC)

These programs are drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS/ACF), which lists program locations and contacts but does not include tuition, enrollment availability, or quality ratings. Before you rely on this listing, confirm licensing, services, eligibility, and cost directly with the provider. For other state-licensed alternatives, use the state licensing directory link below.

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Ownership & operation

Legal name: umatilla_morrow_head_start_inc_or. Provider type: Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

About head start programs in Pendleton

Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that combine early education with nutrition, developmental screening, and family support. Programs are generally free for eligible families and prioritize children from low-income households, children in foster care, and children with disabilities.

To compare Head Start programs, confirm eligibility and application steps, and ask about hours, transportation, meals, and how the program coordinates with services your family already uses. Local programs can differ in schedules and offerings. For local alternatives, browse the Head Start Programs directory for Pendleton, the Umatilla County head start programs list, or all care types in Pendleton.

For context, this directory lists 3 head start programs in Pendleton; 13 across Umatilla County; 3 in ZIP 97801.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 97801 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 97801

Other head start programs in Pendleton

Head Start Program Cay-Uma-Wa Head Start Pendleton, OR 97801 Capacity 40 Head Start Program Pendleton Early Head Start Center Pendleton, OR 97801 Capacity 8

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Umatilla-Hermiston Hermiston, OR 97838 Capacity 19825 mi Head Start Program Airport Way Discovery Center Hermiston, OR 97838 Capacity 5825 mi Head Start Program Milton-Freewater Milton Freewater, OR 97862 Capacity 3826 mi Head Start Program Hermiston Child Development Center (CDC) Hermiston, OR 97838 Capacity 1827 mi Head Start Program Cathy Wamsley Center for Early Learning Hermiston, OR 97838 Capacity 827 mi Head Start Program Hermiston Center for School Readiness Hermiston, OR 97838 Capacity 2527 mi Head Start Program Umatilla-Milton-Freewater Milton Freewater, OR 97862 Capacity 10027 mi Head Start Program Victory Square Hermiston, OR 97838 Capacity 5727 mi

Straight-line distances estimated from ZIP-centroid coordinates, not driving distance. Confirm a provider's location directly.

Key facts

Care type	Head Start Program
State quality rating	Not state-rated
Licensed capacity	58
Ownership	—
Provider type	Head Start
Source record ID	hs-10CH012611-5700

Frequently asked questions

Is Pendleton Early Learning Center (PELC) rated by the state?

No. Pendleton Early Learning Center (PELC) appears as a federally funded head start program in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF), a source that does not publish state quality ratings, inspection results, or quality measures. Confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.

Is Pendleton Early Learning Center (PELC) state-licensed?

This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Pendleton Early Learning Center (PELC) appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-10CH012611-5700. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.

Where is Pendleton Early Learning Center (PELC) located?

455 SW 13th St, Pendleton, OR 97801. The provider sits in Umatilla County. Contact phone: 541-966-3361.

Where does this information come from?

This listing is drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) (processing date 2026-10-07). It is not a state quality record. Confirm current details directly with the provider before making care decisions.

How many head start programs are near Pendleton?

This directory lists 3 head start programs in Pendleton and 13 in Umatilla County, including 3 in ZIP 97801. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:10CH012611). Processing date: 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This profile is informational only and is not a substitute for visiting a provider.

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