Head Start Preschool

CAAM has provided the Head Start Program to young children and families since 1965. Head Start began as a summer program for young children, then became a preschool for children that are 3 and 4 years old. Annually, CAAM serves over 200 children in the two county area. We have 10 Head Start Centers in Marquette and Alger Counties.

CAAM Head Start believes in providing a developmentally appropriate curriculum for 3 and 4 year old children that includes:

• Child-initiated activities enhanced through social-emotional development

• School-readiness based on active learning through the High Scope curriculum

• Parent supports to nurture and assist in their child's development

• Consistent, loving care in an exciting learning environment

Services that are provided are:

• Parent involvement

• Comprehensive developmental screenings

• Some Transportation

• Nutritionally balanced meals and snacks

• Strength based parent and family support

• Referral services

Enrollment in Head Start is done year-round, based on available openings. Eligibility for the program includes income level, homelessness, foster care and family needs. Please call 906-228-6522 ext. 252 for more information.

This website is supported by Grant Number 05CH012379 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Alger Marquette Community Action Board and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.

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