The whole program and team is amazing to work with!

8/1/2025

“Not only are the Home-Based Educators wonderful, but the whole program and team is amazing to work with!” Alicia, Early Head Start Parent

Our Early Head Start program partners with families from pregnancy through age 3 to help little ones grow and thrive. Whether in the classroom or at home, our caring educators provide learning experiences and support that make a difference for the whole family.

Are you pregnant or have a child from birth through age 3? Early Head Start is here to help!
• Apply at https://www.mmcaa.org/ehs.html or call or text 1-877-386-4406.
• Early Head Start serves those who are pregnant and children from birth through age 3 in Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, Midland, and Osceola Counties.

Children who will be 3 or 4 years old by September 1, 2025 may be eligible for Head Start Preschool!
• Apply today at https://www.mmcaa.org/preschool.html or call 989-386-8075.
• Our Head Start Preschool programs serve children ages 3 through 5 in Clare and Gladwin Counties.

Learn more about all our early childhood programs: https://www.mmcaa.org/childrenandfamilies.html

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CLARE COUNTY
Administrative Office
1574 E Washington Road
PO Box 768
Farwell, MI 48622
Phone 989-386-3805
Toll-Free 1-877-213-5948
Fax 989-386-3277
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2300 E Ludington Drive
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BAY COUNTY
114 South Washington Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708
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GLADWIN COUNTY
1302 Chatterton Street
Gladwin, MI 48624
Phone: 989-426-2801
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MECOSTA COUNTY
706 Maple Street
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Phone: 231-660-0271
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MIDLAND COUNTY
1717 Ridgewood Drive, Suite 103
Midland, MI 48642
Phone: 989-832-7310
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MUSKEGON COUNTY
878 Jefferson Street, Suite 2
Muskegon, MI 49440
Phone: 231-557-7622
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OCEANA COUNTY
195 N Michigan Ave
Shelby, MI 49455
Phone: 231-923-3066
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OSCEOLA COUNTY
240 E Church Street
Reed City, MI 49677
Phone: 231-791-7078
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