Summary
Contact Info
Michigan Family Resources
2626 Walker Ave. NW
Grand Rapids
, MI
49544-1306
www.michiganfamilyresources.org/
Tel:
(616) 453-4145
Fax:
(616) 453-0489
Director:
pbailey@michiganfamilyresources.org
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
To start the enrollment process, simply contact the head start location nearest you and schedule an appointment.
proof of income (pay stub and/or proof of public assistance)
certified birth record for each child
current immunization records
current medical examination report (within one year)
social security number for each family member
to enroll your child in a head start program, your child must be four years old or at least three years old by december 1. |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
1 months |
Survey Information
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"To be a recognized provider that anticipates and responds with information and services to support the needs of children and their families in a diverse and changing world through programming and advocacy.
Michigan Family Resources delivers holistic services to children and their families promoting their well-being and development."
Excerpted from the preschool's website
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
"Head Start Daily Schedule:
Each individual classroom's daily schedule includes the following:
Arrival and greetings
Group meeting - songs, finger plays, news for the day
Mealtime - self-help skills, table manners
Tooth brushing - personal hygiene
Choice time and small groups - planning, cooperation, independence, problem solving, fine motor development, cognitive (thinking)
Clean up (repeats throughout day) - cooperation, responsibility
Hand washing (repeats throughout day) - personal hygiene, self-help skills, independence
Mealtime - self-help skills, table manners
Group time - music and movement, sharing and recording ideas, cognitive
Outdoor choice time - large muscle activity choices, cognitive
Story time - language, literacy, and listening skill-building, cognitive
Closing and departures
The full-day program includes these additional activities:
Rest time - napping and quiet activities
Snack time - self-help skills, table manners
Group activity - reflect on day, cooperative activities, cognitive
Outdoor choice time - large muscle activity choices, cognitive
Choice time and small groups - limited choices/activities, cognitive
Early Head Start Daily Schedule:
6:00 - 8:00 a.m. Arrival
Breakfast
7:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Enrichment activities: Gross motor activities, fine motor activities, outdoor activities and reading
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Lunch and prepare for nap
Brush teeth
Reading
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Nap
3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Enrichment activities (see above)
Departure
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Excerpted from the preschool's website
Curriculum & Teaching Approach
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Quality of Teaching
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Home School Connection
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Discipline, Health and Safety
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Kindergarten Placement & Tips
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