Early Childhood Resources

Resources for Families, Caregivers, and Educators

We invite you to explore the activities, events, and resources below designed to give children a great start!

 

 

 

Early Childhood & Literacy Events

  • 30 Jan
    • Fellowship Learn, Play and Grow
      Date: Jan 30
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 4200 Apple Ave. Muskegon 49442
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Join us for storytime, music, movement, crafts, and fine motor activities! 
      All children 0-5 are welcome to this neurodiverse-friendly environment.

       

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  • 2 Feb
    • Fellowship Learn, Play and Grow
      Date: Feb 2
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 4200 Apple Ave. Muskegon 49442
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Join us for storytime, music, movement, crafts, and fine motor activities! 
      All children 0-5 are welcome to this neurodiverse-friendly environment.

       

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  • 3 Feb
    • Connection Point Play and Learn
      Date: Feb 3
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 2270 S. Mill Iron Rd. Muskegon, MI 49442
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Located at Connection Point Church, every Tuesday & Wednesday from 10-11 AM. Parents/Guardians and their kids ages 0-5!

      • Circle story time
      • Fun games/activities
      • Free books to take home and MORE!

  • 4 Feb
    • Stories and Painting with Kelley Peel@ MADL North Muskegon
      Date: Feb 4
      Time: 2:00 AM to 3:00 PM
      Location: North Muskegon Library Branch of MADL 1522 Ruddiman Dr. North Muskegon , MI 49445
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Join us as local author Kelley Peel shares some of her stories, a painting craft, and mindfulness activities. Registration required.

    • Connection Point Play and Learn
      Date: Feb 4
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 2270 S. Mill Iron Rd. Muskegon, MI 49442
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Located at Connection Point Church, every Tuesday & Wednesday from 10-11 AM. Parents/Guardians and their kids ages 0-5!

      • Circle story time
      • Fun games/activities
      • Free books to take home and MORE!

Enter to Win
Enter to WIN a $25 Meijer Gift Card & Books!

If you have a child from birth-to-8 years old, you could win a FREE $25 Meijer Gift Card and Books!

Want to enter?  Open this entry form, fill it out, and click the 'Submit' button.

It's that EASY!  A winner is drawn every month. Special thanks to Meijer for donating the gift cards.  

 

Early Childhood Resources - MAISD

Help Me Grow
Curious about your child's development or looking for resources? Contact a Help Me Grow Care Coordinator today!
Enter to Win
Enter to Win a $25 Meijer gift card and a bundle of books! Winners are drawn monthly. This entry form also connects you to other valuable resources for families with young children. Simply, fill out the form and click submit.
Because kids don't come with instructions...
High-quality, up-to-date information about child development and local family events and services texted right to your phone.
Play & Learn
Free books and fun to help children grow and learn. For children birth-5.
FREE Preschool
More than 20 locations in Muskegon and Oceana County! For eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. Full and half-day options.
Early Head Start of Muskegon/Oceana
Free home-based program for pregnant moms and children ages 0-3 that promotes health, enhances development and encourages healthy family functioning.
Support for developmental delays
Don't worry. Don't wait. If you think your child may be delayed Early On can assess and help your baby and toddler grow and learn.
Countdown to Kindergarten
Spring is the best time to enroll if your child will be 5 in September! Find enrollment links and more here.
Read early. Read often.
90% of a child's brain develops before they turn 5. Talk, read, and sing every day and everywhere to build your child's brain. Find free books, local events, and tips!
Great Start Parent Coalition
Parent fellowship, outreach projects, enrichment topics, and family fun.

Early Childhood Resources - Community Partners

Great Start Collaborative
Family Service Directory
Call 211
The Library
Read Muskegon
Resources for Families with New Babies
WIC Public Health Muskegon County
Community Doulas
Great Start to Quality
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Care more. Be more. Dream more. Learn more.

Questions?  Please contact:

Elizabeth Londo
Early Childhood