Collaborative Centers
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Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency | Collaborative Centers
This partnership represents an initiative between NMCAA and existing child care centers. This collaborative approach blends the supportive services offered to families and children by both parties, lending to a comprehensive system of care to best suit the needs of children and families who are enrolled in existing child care facilities, and are also eligible to receive HS services. NMCAA works closely with the Collaborative Center staff during the identified timeframe to observe, mentor and monitor the implementation of the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS). NMCAA staff also work to mentor and support the Head Start enrolled families through a variety of parent driven choices, including but not limited to; trainings, workshops, phone calls, etc.
Early Head Start
Our Early Head Start programs focus on creating environments where infants and toddlers can thrive through receiving continuity of care in a year-round service model at a single location. This accomplishes our goals of developing partnerships that provide the educational and comprehensive services of Early Head Start programming to eligible families within existing child care facilities.
Head Start
Dedicated to creating an environment where a preschool-aged child can receive Head Start services and extended care in a single location by developing partnerships that provide the educational and comprehensive services of Head Start programming to eligible families within existing child care facilities. The Collaborative Center Model is defined as a consistent daily Head Start Class schedule operating a minimum of 7 hours per day, 4 days per week (with the exception of holidays when the center closes), over a minimum of 146 days per year and totaling a minimum of 1,020 hours annually.
Our Commitment to the Programs
To combine the resources, skills, and expertise of NMCAA and an existing state licensed child care sites to provide high quality services through meeting Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) for families and children, specifically during the identified time frame on the attached calendar addendum.
Providing Care and Education
Collaborative Centers within NMCAA Regions
Partnering for a Brighter Future
Find a Collaborative Center Near You
When NMCAA thinks of family it starts from early childhood. We have partnered to develop various programs to support you and your child’s needs. We understand that children meet different milestones at different ages, and taking this into consideration The Child and Family Development has cultivated Early Head Starts and Head Starts with the help of collaborative centers.
Step One:
Fill out our interest form to get started today.
Step Two:
Contact the location you’re interested in for more information.
Bellaire Preschool and Kids Club | Head Start
Blue Fish Early Learning Center | Early Head Start
Central Lake Public Schools | Head Start
First Steps Child Care | Early Head Start
Forest Area Early Learning Center | Head Start & Early Head Start
Kalkaska Memorial Intergenerational Centers | Head Start
Mancelona Day Care Center | Head Start
NMC Children’s Learning Center | Head Start
1881 College Drive (Oleson Building), Traverse City, MI 49686
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Pitter Patter Preschool and Childcare- Hatchlings | Head Start & Early Head Start
Pitter Patter Preschool and Childcare- Kits |Head start and Early Head Start
Providing Care and Education
Collaborative Centers within NMCAA Regions
Partnering for a Brighter Future
Find a Collaborative Center Near You
When NMCAA thinks of family it starts from early childhood. We have partnered to develop various programs to support you and your child’s needs. We understand that children meet different mile stones at different ages, taking this into consideration The Child and Family Development has cultivated Early Head Starts and Head Starts with the help of collaborative centers.
Step One:
Fill out our interest form to get started today.
Step Two:
Contact the location you’re interested in for more information.
Bellaire Preschool and Kids Club | Head start
Blue Fish Early Learning Center | Early Head Start
Central Lake Public Schools | Head Start
First Steps Child Care | Early Head Start
Forest Area Early Learning Center | Head Start & Early Head Start
Kalkaska Memorial Intergenerational Centers | Head Start
Mancelona Day Care Center | Head Start
NMC Children’s Learning Center | Head Start
1881 College Drive (Oleson Building), Traverse City, MI 49686
Call
Pitter Patter Preschool and Childcare- Hatchlings | Head Start & Early Head Start
Pitter Patter Preschool and Childcare- Kits |Head Start and Early Head Start
Child and Family Development
Guided by a commitment to early childhood development, NMCAA supports families and children across various programs designed to foster developmental growth and school readiness. Our educational programs provide comprehensive support, starting prenatally, for infants and toddlers through home or center-based services.
Child and Family Development
Guided by a commitment to early childhood development, NMCAA supports families and children across various programs designed to foster developmental growth and school readiness. Our educational programs provide comprehensive support, starting prenatally, for infants and toddlers through home or center-based services.