Michigan Family Resources

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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
Extended day No

Survey Information

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Established 1965

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
"
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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Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 1 months to
5 years
$0/Week

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are 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.

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: If classes are full, we will add your child's name to a waiting list  

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 1 months to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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