Alger Head Start - Head Start Program in Grand Rapids, MI
Alger Head Start is a federally funded head start program in Grand Rapids, MI (49507). No state quality rating is published for this listing; confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.
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Contact details
Telephone: 616-735-5318
Street address: 256 Alger Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
County: Kent County
How to verify Alger Head Start
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Ownership & operation
Legal name: Michigan Family Resources. Provider type: Center. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.
About head start programs in Grand Rapids
Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that combine early education with nutrition, developmental screening, and family support. Programs are generally free for eligible families and prioritize children from low-income households, children in foster care, and children with disabilities.
To compare Head Start programs, confirm eligibility and application steps, and ask about hours, transportation, meals, and how the program coordinates with services your family already uses. Local programs can differ in schedules and offerings. For local alternatives, browse the Head Start Programs directory for Grand Rapids, the Kent County head start programs list, or all care types in Grand Rapids.
For context, this directory lists 18 head start programs in Grand Rapids; 29 across Kent County; 4 in ZIP 49507.
ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 49507 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 49507
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Key facts
| Care type | Head Start Program |
|---|---|
| State quality rating | Not state-rated |
| Licensed capacity | 149 |
| Ownership | — |
| Provider type | Center |
| Source record ID | rk-MI-DC410400470 |
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Data provenance
Source: US Child Care Providers (Ryan Koch, Hugging Face) (record ryan-koch/US-Child-Care-Providers:michigan.json). Processing date: 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This profile is informational only and is not a substitute for visiting a provider.
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