Alger Head Start 256 Alger Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Alger Head Start, located at 256 Alger Street Southeast in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a school that offers holistic, family-centered services to qualifying families in Kent County. Founded in 1991, the institution provides Head Start and Early Head Start programs at no cost to families, thanks to federal funding. These programs focus on education, parental involvement, nutrition, medical and dental care, and social services for children from birth to age five.

Parents can apply to enroll their children in one of the institution's programs, which include Home Visiting, Infant/Toddler Classrooms, and full and half-day Preschool classrooms. Alger Head Start partners with parents to ensure children's basic needs are met, allowing them to learn, interact with peers, and grow intellectually. The institution offers resources for families and communities, and regularly adds more to support children's development.

As a parent, you are your child's first and best teacher, and the institution provides tools and tips to help parents support their children's growth and development. Join the team, volunteer, or partner with Alger Head Start to make a difference in the lives of children in Kent County.