As your family grows and your children learn, you want to give them every opportunity to thrive. Programs like Early Head Start provide the foundation for lifelong learning and success.
Your child’s early years are full of wonder and possibility. Whether you're expecting or have a little one under the age of three, Kids on the Move's Early Head Start program is designed to help your infant or toddler grow, learn, and thrive during this crucial stage of life.
We believe every moment is an opportunity for learning, and our specially trained staff uses proven, research-based methods to encourage growth in your child — in our Orem & Provo center-based care and home-based services.
Education
Every day is full of new discoveries for your infant or toddler. Through songs, stories, games, and play, we build your child’s vocabulary, fine motor skills, social skills, and a love for learning. Our structured yet playful environment fosters confidence and curiosity in even the youngest learners.
Family Services
Prenatal Care & Education
Health Services
Nutrition
Special Needs
At Kids on the Move (KOTM), we recognize that parents are deeply committed to securing the best possible outcomes for their children. Here are several reasons why numerous families place their trust in our care for their children:
We believe every moment is an opportunity for learning, and our specially trained staff uses proven, research-based methods to encourage growth in your child — in our Orem & Provo center-based care and home-based services.
The Early Head Start program provides comprehensive services to children and families, starting from pregnancy through the first three years of life.
Pregnant mothers and families with children from birth to three years old.
We take into account factors like family income, disabilities, foster care status, homelessness, and family need. Each family’s eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis to ensure that we can provide the right support.
You can fill out the application online, contact us through our website, or call our office to begin the enrollment process.
Yes. A family whose home language is Spanish will receive all services from a family educator fluent in Spanish and English.
Spend time working with your child on their individualized development goals and share your progress with us.
Volunteer
Are you passionate about early childhood development? Kids on the Move is actively seeking dedicated teachers, floaters, and cook assistants to join our growing Early Head Start team. Here is why you will love working with us.
Help shape the future of children in our community and provide essential support to families.
Work with a Supportive Team
Join a group of professionals who are committed to the same goal — helping children thrive.
Enjoy Competitive Benefits
We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.
If you’re ready to make an impact, apply today and be part of something meaningful at Kids on the Move!
Mat Datstrop, Chief Financial Officer at KOTM, truly embodies a blend of expertise and visionary leadership. Joining Kids on the Move in September 2019, Mat brought a rich history of accomplishments, having served as CFO for manufacturing and software companies. His successful track record includes starting and selling three businesses, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and strategic insight. As a licensed CPA and a Six Sigma Black Belt, Mat’s skill set is uniquely suited to driving innovation and accuracy within financial processes. His passion for integrating technology and developing robust accounting systems positions KOTM for long-term success. In his role, Mat is deeply dedicated to creating sustainable impacts that will echo throughout KOTM for decades. His presence in the organization is marked by a steadfast commitment to fostering an environment of lasting change, ensuring families benefit from his transformative work well into the future.
Ryan Erickson, the Chief Operating Officer of KOTM, brings extensive experience and a passionate commitment to nurturing innovation and growth. With over two decades spent as a thought leader and innovator across leadership roles in the medical, software start-ups, technical consulting, and information technology sectors, he has steered successful technology companies to new heights.
Ryan’s expertise is unparalleled. His dedication to mentoring entrepreneurs and CEOs in transforming ideas into reality speaks to his compassionate nature and deep-seated commitment to growth. Serving on several software and technical company boards, Ryan consistently helps these companies reach new heights.
At KOTM, Ryan is uniquely positioned to guide the organization into its next 40 years. His diverse skill set enables KOTM to not only meet current challenges with agility but also to strategically position itself for future growth under his committed leadership. Ryan continues to inspire hope and innovation, reinforcing KOTM’s status as a beacon of support and transformation for families everywhere.
Rutherford is the strategic visionary and Chief Executive Officer of Kids on the Move (KOTM). A multifaceted and sophisticated businesswoman, she has led the trailblazing multimillion-dollar non-profit in its commitment to providing essential and comprehensive support, education, and therapies for children with delays and disabilities. Rutherford has now spent 20 years in executive leadership roles within the telecommunications, genealogy, real estate, health care services, and education industries. Her notable contributions lie in her perseverance to find impossible and impactful solutions. Rutherford is skilled at reverse-engineering goals by mapping out exactly what is required for a successful outcome.
To help raise $150M to expand KOTM’s support services and establish a state-of-the-art center, Rutherford has partnered with Forbes Books to author and publish Chasing The Impossible, a captivating exposé delving into Kids on the Move’s transformative work. With it, she uncovers the compelling stories of resilience and hope from children, families, doctors, and community members who tenaciously pushed forward when faced with impossible odds or challenges.
Her profound understanding of what it takes to overcome the impossible stems from her own journey as a survivor of abuse and trauma, which has shaped her philanthropic missions, her intuitive nature, and her steadfast leadership. As a CEO, mom, speaker, and philanthropist, Rutherford believes discipline is one of the highest forms of self-love, consistently putting in the necessary work every single day to provide impactful solutions for others, promote a balanced and holistic lifestyle, and create opportunities for continuous growth and empowerment around the world.
