Head Start of Muskegon/Oceana, a Head Start Program of Muskegon, MI

630 Harvey Street
Muskegon MI 49442-4278

(231) 767-8300

The MAISD partners with area school districts to serve 991 children throughout Muskegon and Oceana counties. The program’s main goal is to provide a high-quality, comprehensive preschool program and thus help prepare our community’s children for success in school and in life. Research shows that learning and development during the years from birth to age five is critical to a child’s future success.

Children who are 3 to 5 years old are eligible for Head Start services. Pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines as well.

Families are encouraged to apply.

When should I apply for my child to attend Head Start? Applications are taken all year. Typically, beginning in February parents start applying for next fall’s program. Applying early is strongly encouraged! What is required to apply to Head Start? To make sure each child is healthy and ready to learn, copies of the following documents are required: Child’s latest immunization records, last health and dental exams, and other health history records. Also required is a copy of the child’s birth certificate, a completed Head Start application, emergency contact information, and proof of family income. If any document is not available, Head Start staff works with families to get them completed.

• Edgewood Elementary Scool
  3255 Pontaluna Rd, Fruitport MI
  (231) 865-4016
• Ellen Grace Loftis Early Childhood Academy
  2301 6th St, Muskegon Heights MI
  (1 ) 231-830
• Glenside Elementary School
  1213 W Hackley Ave, Muskegon MI
  (231) 720-2560
• Hart Head Start
  306 Johnson St W, Hart MI
  (231) 767-8300
• Holton Head Start
  6500 4th St, Holton MI
  (231) 821-1713
• McMillan Reeths-Puffer Head Start
  2885 Hyde Park Rd, Muskegon MI
  (231) 730-3988
• Montague Head Start
  9151 Dicey St, Montague MI
  (231) 893-2876
• Muskegon Community Education Center (Angell)
  571 E Apple Ave, Muskegon MI
  (231) 720-2560
• Orchard View Head Start
  1765 Ada Ave, Muskegon MI
  (231) 767-8300
• Ravenna Head Start
  12322 Stafford St, Ravenna MI
  (1 ) 231-853
• Ross Park
  121 Randall Rd, Norton Shores MI
  (231) 865-4102
• Shelby Early Childhood Center
  525 N State St, Shelby MI
  (231) 767-8300
• Twin Lake Reeths-Puffer Head Start
  3175 5th St, Twin Lake MI
  (231) 893-0515
• Whitehall Head Start
  541 E Slocum St, Whitehall MI
  (231) 893-0515
• Whitehall Shoreline Elementary
  205 E Market St, Whitehall MI
  
• Fruitport Head Start - Edgewood Center
  3255 Pontaluna Rd, Fruitport MI
  (231) 767-8300
• Fruitport Head Start - Ross Park Center
  121 Randall Rd, Norton Shores MI
  (231) 767-8300
• Muskegon Head Start - Glenside Center
  1213 W Hackley Ave, Muskegon MI
  (231) 767-8300
• Muskegon Heights Early Childhood Center
  600 E Barney Ave, Muskegon Heights MI
  (231) 767-8300
• Orchard View - Ravenna Center
  12322 Stafford St, Ravenna MI
  (231) 767-8300
• Whitehall Head Start - CSB Building
  541 E Slocum St, Whitehall MI
  (231) 767-8300
• Whitehall Head Start - Holton Center
  6500 4th St, Holton MI
  (231) 767-8300
• Whitehall Head Start - McMillan Center
  2885 Hyde Park Rd, Muskegon MI
  (231) 767-8300
• Whitehall Head Start - Montague Center
  9151 Dicey St, Montague MI
  (231) 767-8300
• Whitehall Head Start - Twin Lake Center
  3175 5th St, Twin Lake MI
  (231) 767-8300