Family childcare in Manistee, Michigan

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 515 Bryant Avenue in Manistee, Michigan, is a nurturing institution dedicated to providing a fun and rewarding classroom experience for young learners. With guiding principles and practical tools, we ensure that students begin their educational journey on the right foot, setting them up for future success as leaders. For the 2023/24 school year, Jefferson Elementary School will house MAPS Childcare, Preschool, GSRP, and Kindergarten to Grade 2 while the consolidated elementary school building is under construction. We are excited to announce our participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, providing all enrolled students at Manistee Area Public Schools with healthy meals at no cost to their households.

The Ludington Area FiveCAP Head Start Center is a school located at 5771 West Bryant Road in Ludington, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Community Action Agency serving Mason, Manistee, Lake, and Newaygo Counties in Michigan. The purpose of FiveCAP, Inc. is to empower the economically disadvantaged through a variety of services to achieve social and economic independence. The institution provides affordable housing for low and moderate-income individuals in its service area. FiveCAP, Inc. plans and evaluates programs, mobilizes resources, advocates for the poor, and administers anti-poverty programs funded through grants. As a private non-profit organization, FiveCAP is dedicated to promoting self-sufficiency for individuals and families through various federal, state, and local resources. It is one of 29 Community Action Agencies in the state of Michigan, named as the fifth agency formed in the state during the 1960s.

Telamon Kent City Migrant Head Start is a school located at 3385 Rusco Road in Kent City, Michigan, United States. This institution offers exemplary childcare services to ensure that children are ready to learn and succeed in school. Parents are encouraged to actively participate in their children's education and strengthen family bonds. The program provides services to eligible families with children ages 2 weeks to 5 years in 10 Head Start centers. Head Start offers quality early education, parenting education, health services, nutrition education, and family support services. Each child receives a personalized educational program based on their specific needs. The program is federally funded and is open to families with income at or below the poverty level, as well as families in other situations. Applications are accepted year-round. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal. Additional centers are located in Allegan, Berrien, Kent, Manistee, Oceana, Ottawa, and VanBuren counties. Contact the Michigan Department of Education for more information.

Telamon Keeler Migrant Head Start is a school located at 89210 County Road 687, Hartford, Michigan, United States. This institution offers exemplary childcare services to ensure children are ready to learn and succeed in school. Parents are encouraged to actively participate in their child's education and strengthen family bonds. Telamon’s Early Childhood & Family Support program provides services to eligible families with children ages 2 weeks to 5 years in 10 Head Start centers. The program includes quality early education, parenting education, health services, nutrition education, and family support services. Each child receives a personalized educational program based on their specific needs. Head Start centers offer structured learning activities, play, and group experiences to prepare children for kindergarten. The program is federally funded and aims to support families with low incomes. Applications are accepted year-round, and eligibility is based on family income. The institution is committed to providing equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on various factors. Centers are located in Allegan, Berrien, Kent, Manistee, Oceana, Ottawa, and VanBuren counties. For more information, contact the Michigan Department of Education Re-Interview Program.