Early Childhood Programs:
The goal of the Childhood Programs is to provide every preschooler with the best educational opportunities through our child-centered, hands-on curriculum set in a rich learning environment that is created through our families, community, and professional staff. This includes comprehensive programs for childhood health, education, and parental involvement throughout Chippewa, Luce, and Mackinac Counties. Supporting early learning and development from birth to age five.
Various options of service are provided to children and families. The program operates from September through May. Not all options are available at all locations.
*To see if your family qualifies click the "Do We Qualify?" tab.
Who Qualifies?
Head Start Program:
Applicants must be at least 3 years of age on or before September 1 of that program year.
Early Head Start:
We offer programs for pregnant women and children zero to three years of age.
Great Start Readiness:
Applicants must be 4 on or before September 1 of that program year. If spots are still available on September 1, children who turn 4 between September 2nd and December 1st can be considered for enrollment.
For All Programs:
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria determined by the funding source of each individual program.
If you are ready to apply just click the "Apply here!" Tab.
Fill out this online application:
Please note, completion of paperwork does not guarantee enrollment. To inquire about program availability, please contact Stacie at 906-632-3363.
Forms / Surveys / Reports for Childhood Programs
Need a form for Head Start? Here you go:
Great Start Physical Readiness Form
Reports
Fiscal Reports and other information that are made avaialable.
Comprehensive programs for childhood health, education, and parental involvement throughout Chippewa, Luce, and Mackinac Counties. Supporting early learning and development from birth to age five.
Phone help is available from 9 to 5
Feel free to give us a call
P: 906-632-3363
F: 906-632-4255