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Monday 8am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Head Start of Muskegon/Oceana

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Head Start of Muskegon/Oceana serves 995 preschool children (ages three - five) throughout Muskegon & Oceana Counties. There is no cost to attend (it's free!).

More than 15 classroom sites are located throughout the two counties. Free bus transportation is provided from children's homes to the classrooms, which operate Monday - Thursday during the school year in half-day sessions (both morning and afternoon). Early Head Start serves 76 pregnant women and children ages birth to three in either center-based child care setting or by visiting homes weekly.

11/05/2026

Thank you to the Muskegon Heights Fire Department for visiting our preschool classrooms and teaching our kids about fire safety.

11/05/2026

There are still openings for this program starting at Read Muskegon next week.

Join us for our first family program in our new space! Sign up at tinyurl.com/familyprograms26 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

10/30/2026

Thank you Michigan Head Start Association for taking the time to visit our Head Start program this week.

🚗 Michigan Head Start on the Road!
Our Michigan Head Start on the Road journey continues, and with every stop, we are reminded of the incredible stories, innovative approaches, and dedicated people making a difference for children and families across our state!

📍 Stop #17 – Muskegon Area ISD
Head Start programs are filled with stories of impact, and Muskegon Area ISD is certainly no exception!

Our visit began with a warm welcome from their wonderful leadership team. At our seats was a children's book from The Adventures of SuperNova, written by a parent whose child attended Head Start! The story explores finding moments of calm amid the chaos that life sometimes brings. What a wonderful way to begin our visit and a reminder of the many ways Head Start impacts families long after their children leave the program.

As our conversations continued, we learned about the program's impressive approach to supporting the mental health and well-being of children, families, and staff. Their comprehensive model recognizes that supporting children means supporting the people around them, too!

We also learned about their thoughtful approach to inclusion and serving children with disabilities. In a few classrooms, general education and special education teachers work side by side, providing additional expertise and individualized support to help every child learn, grow, and thrive.

We had the opportunity to visit two centers, where we were greeted with warm welcomes and smiling faces. It was wonderful to see the classrooms in action, with well-established routines and caring staff creating welcoming, engaging environments for young learners.

From a Head Start parent's story becoming part of a children's book series to innovative approaches to mental health and inclusion, Muskegon Area ISD gave us so much to celebrate!

Thank you to the entire Muskegon Area ISD team for opening your doors, sharing your stories, and showing us the incredible work happening in your program!

🌐 Learn more: https://www.muskegonisd.org/earlychildhood/resources/

Muskegon Area ISD

10/02/2026

09/21/2026

Parents, you are all doing your best. Take a moment to take care of yourselves.

09/11/2026

New Bridge Cards with chips are being mailed out.

MDHHS began mailing new Bridge Cards. If you haven't received your Bridge Card by Sept. 25, visit MI Bridges or call 1-888-678-8914 to make sure your mailing address is correct. Call the same number if you're having any issues with your new card.

Old cards will stop working Oct. 30.

09/10/2026

A free family event happening this Saturday, September 12th.

Sportsmen for Youth - Youth Day is Back! 🦅🎣
📍 Muskegon County Fairgrounds | 📅 Sept. 12th, 2025 | ⏰ 9 AM – 3 PM

A FREE family-friendly day for everyone 17 & under! The first 2,400 youth get:
👕 Free T-shirt
🍔 Free lunch
🎁 Goodie bag & prize drawings

Experience the outdoors like never before — from fishing & hunting to rock climbing, reptiles, birds of prey, a trout pond, and so much more! 🐟

👉 More info: www.sportsmenforyouth.com

09/02/2026

We are hiring at Muskegon for a Preschool Classroom Assistant.

09/01/2026

September's Mobile Food Pantry Schedule

08/28/2026

We are looking for a preschool classroom assistant.

Address

Muskegon, MI
49442

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12317678300

Website

http://www.muskegonisd.org/

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