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

  • 22 Jan
    • Play Muskegon Play and Learn @ The Corner
      Date: Jan 22
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
      Location: 280 West Muskegon Avenue, Muskegon, Michigan 49440
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Join us on Wednesday mornings at 10 am for free books, songs, stories and more. We are so happy to be growing, learning and playing with you and your children!

      • Please enter through the center door at the back of the building, between The Corner and The Torrent House. Look for the PLAY Muskegon banner hanging above the door. 
      • Please register all the children you plan to bring this school year.  We need this information to report for funding purposes.  This program is funded in by a grant from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Achievement and Potential in partnership with the Great Start of the Muskegon ISD through September of 2025.

      Please contact Jacqui at hello@playmuskegon.com or (231) 875-6502 if you have any questions.  

       

    • Muskegon Public Learn, Play & Grow @ Bunker Elementary
      Date: Jan 22
      Time: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
      Location: 2312 Denmark St. Muskegon 49441
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      NEW TIME AND LOCATION!!

      Please join our Play and Learn Group again on the week of January 20th at Bunker Elementary, 2312 Denmark St. Muskegon!

      Wednesdays 12:30 - 2:00 pm & Thursdays 10 - 11:30 am

      Please email mdoyle@mpsk12.net with questions!

      Walk ins welcome! Advance registrations also welcome: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSd2RKTUEETMzF.../viewform

       

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    • Snowflake Popsicle Stick Craft at MADL- Muskegon Heights Branch
      Date: Jan 22
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Location: 2808 Sanford St. Muskegon Heights, MI 49444
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Join us for an afternoon of creating snowflakes out of popsicle sticks. Registration required.

  • 23 Jan
    • Muskegon Public Learn, Play & Grow @ Bunker Elementary
      Date: Jan 23
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
      Location: 2312 Denmark St. Muskegon 49441
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      NEW TIME AND LOCATION!!

      Please join our Play and Learn Group again on the week of January 20th at Bunker Elementary, 2312 Denmark St. Muskegon!

      Wednesdays 12:30 - 2:00 pm & Thursdays 10 - 11:30 am

      Please email mdoyle@mpsk12.net with questions!

      Walk ins welcome! Advance registrations also welcome: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSd2RKTUEETMzF.../viewform

       

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    • Play n Learn at Kingdom Community Center
      Date: Jan 23
      Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
      Location: Kingdom Embassy Covenant Church, 3025 Glenside Blvd., Muskegon , MI 49441
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Weekly Play n Learn Group for ages 0-5 with their parents/caregivers. There will be interactive story time, healthy snack, and educational play stations for the children. Contact Diamond at 231-720-6888 for more information.

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

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.
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.
FREE Preschool
More than 20 locations in Muskegon and Oceana County! For eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. Full and half-day options.
Play & Learn
Free books and fun to help children grow and learn. For children birth-5.
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.
Great Start Collaborative
Join a diverse group of early childhood stakeholders to improve outcomes for children prenatal to 8 in Muskegon County.

Early Childhood Resources - Community Partners

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

Questions?  Please contact:

Heather Nummerdor
Early Childhood
(231) 767-8300
(231) 773-1482