Macomb Community Action

Head Start 0-5 early education

Head Start partners with each child's family to promote school readiness and provide a wide range of services, at no cost, to income-eligible families.

Give your child a head start by enrolling in Macomb County Head Start!

Now accepting applications for Early Head Start and Head Start Preschool! Start your Head Start application online today. Learn about eligibility and documents required below.

 Enroll your child in Macomb County Head Start

About Head Start at Macomb County

A teacher reading a book with three children in a classroom, surrounded by toys.

Serving the community since 1965

Head Start is a federally funded program that supports children from birth to age 5 and their families. We serve Macomb County families through the Early Head Start (0-3) and Head Start Preschool (3-5) programs. All services are provided at no cost to eligible families. 

Our whole family supports include: 

  • Services for pregnant women 
  • Parent engagement and family goal setting 
  • Oral health and physical wellness 
  • Mental Health and disability support  
  • Nutrition Education 
  • Research based curriculum 
  • Individualized child education 
  • Services for dual-language learners 
  • Health and safety education 
  • Diapers and meals provided at no cost (Early Head Start Only)
Early Head Start, 0-3

Early Head Start provides year-round, full-day care for pregnant women, infants and toddlers up to age three and their families.  

Service options: 

  • Child care center classrooms 
  • Family child care home providers 
  • Home visiting model 
  • Full day, full year programming 

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Head Start Preschool, 3-5 

Head Start Preschool provides school year services to three- and four-year old children and their families/Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) blended classroom services 

  • Full-day – 5 days a week 
  • Located in local school districts 

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Eligibility requirements and documents required

Eligibility requirement touchpoints 

Availability

  • Applications are being accepted year-round for pregnant women, infants, toddlers and preschoolers for all Macomb County communities.

Online Head Start application

See the below list of documentation requirements for online application. You can submit these documents at the end of your online application or it can be sent at a later time after a Head Start staff member contacts you to discuss your application.

Documents required for application

  • Last year's W2 or tax return
  • Most recent pay stubs from all income sources
  • Proof of cash assistance (if applicable)
  • Child support (if applicable)
  • Proof of SSI (if applicable)
  • Proof of SNAP benefits (if applicable)

NOTE: If you are applying for a foster child, submit the paperwork for foster placement in lieu of the above list of income documents.

Other documents required

  • Birth certificate or green card for child applying
  • Proof of residency (utility bill, driver's license)
  • Child's IFSP / IEP (if applicable)
  • Proof of parent/guardian school credit hours and/or work hours (if requested from a Head Start staff member)

For ages 0 - 3 applying for a center based or family child care placement:  We will require your decision letter or proof that you have applied for CDC (Child Development and Care) through the State of Michigan, if applicable.
Resources and information for parents/caregivers

Resources

Forms

Parents’ Policy Council meeting minutes

  • The Parent Policy Council is the formal structure by which Head Start parents, as elected representatives can work cooperatively with staff to design policy, provide leadership and assist in establishing and monitoring the long-term direction of the Head Start Program.  The Parent Policy Council consists of elected parent representatives from the classrooms/homes and Community Representatives from outside agencies.

Helpful links and articles
Plans and reports

Head Start

MCA

Contact us

Have questions or need help applying? We’re here to help.  

Phone: 586-469-5215 

If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired, you may wish to utilize the Michigan Relay Service by calling 7-1-1 for assistance in placing a call to Macomb Community Action. 

Email: mcaheadstart@macombgov.org 

When emailing questions regarding services, please include your name, phone number or other contact information, and city of residence. This helps us to serve you more efficiently. 

Other:  

Fax: 586-493-5753 

Mail/in-person: 
Macomb Community Action 
21885 Dunham Road, Suite 10 
Clinton Township, MI 48036 

 

Enroll your child in Macomb County Head Start!

Enroll your child in Macomb County Head Start!