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Fall 2020 Enrollment for Head Start and GSRP Programs now available at www.hmgallegan.org/preschool.
Have a Preschool Question?
Visit www.hmgallegan.org or call Help Me Grow at 269.512.7775Lindsay Sichta (Director of Early Childhood Services) Email or call 269.512.7735Susan Berens (Early Childhood Coordinator) Email or call 269.512.7730Enrollment / Classroom / Location Information:Online enrollment link - HMG Allegan PreschoolChild must be age 3 or 4 years of age by September 1, 2020. Age waivers may be accepted.
Students qualify according to State of Michigan guidelines. This is a FREE program for those who qualify.Tuition spots will be considered only if unable to fill free spots by September.
Transportation provided for most districts.
Special needs children are encouraged to apply.Head Start/GSRP Classroom Locations Provided Below.Busing may be provided depending on location.District
Location
Days
# of Classrooms
Allegan
Pine Trails Elementary
2950 Center Street
Allegan, MI 49010Monday -Thursday
2 Head Start (1/2 days)
2 GSRP (full days)Allegan
Allegan County Tech Center
2891 116th Avenue
Allegan, MI 49010Monday-Thursday
1 Head Start (full days)
Bloomingdale
Pullman Elementary
5580 South Avenue
Pullman, MI 49450Monday-Thursday 1 Head Start (full days) Fennville
Fennville Elementary
8 Memorial Drive
Fennville, MI 49408Monday-Thursday
3 Head Start (full days)
2 GSRP (full days)Hopkins
Sycamore Elementary
2163 142nd Avenue
Dorr, MI 49323Monday-Thursday
1 Head Start (full days)
2 GSRP (full days)Martin
Brandon Elementary
1583 University
Martin, MI 49070Monday-Thursday
1 Head Start (full days)
1 GSRP (full days)Otsego
Washington Street Elementary
538 Washington Street
Otsego, MI 49078Monday- Thursday
1 Head Start (1/2 days)
1 GSRP (full days)
Plainwell
Starr Elementary
601 School Drive
Plainwell, MI 49080Monday - Thursday
1 Head Start (full days)
2 GSRP (full days)
Plainwell
Cooper Elementary
7559 North 14th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49009Monday - Thursday
1 GSRP (full days)
Wayland
Baker Elementary
507 West Sycamore
Wayland, MI 49348Monday - Thursday
No Head Start
2 GSRP (full days)Wayland
Steeby Elementary
435 E. Superior Street
Wayland, MI 49348Monday - Thursday
1 Head Start (1/2 days)
No GSRP
Enrollment Process:Initial registration will take place via the online application. This is a free program for those who qualify.Basic qualifications are:
Low family income
Diagnosed disability or developmental delay
Severe or challenging behavior
Primary home language other than English
Parent(s) with low educational attainment
Abuse/neglect of child
Environmental risk
This Program Offers:
Preparation of young learners for success in school.
A variety of social and learning activities.Curriculum-based experiences (HighScope).Parent participation.Great Start Readiness Program Children:
Benefit from a wide variety of learning experiences so that they are ready for success when they begin kindergarten.
Have opportunities to enhance their social skills through play and learning activities with children their own age.
Experience literacy with appropriate pre-reading curriculum.
Experiment with numbers and beginning math concepts.
Develop both small and large muscle skills through daily physical activities.
Are monitored quarterly on their academic progress.
Receive monthly home learning packets and free books.