NMCAA Early Learning Center- Discovery - Head Start Program in Traverse City, MI

NMCAA Early Learning Center- Discovery is a federally funded head start program in Traverse City, MI (49686). 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: 231-947-3780

Street address: 3962 3 Mile Rd N, Traverse City, MI 49686

County: Grand Traverse County

How to verify NMCAA Early Learning Center- Discovery

These programs are drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS/ACF), which lists program locations and contacts but does not include tuition, enrollment availability, or quality ratings. Before you rely on this listing, confirm licensing, services, eligibility, and cost directly with the provider. For other state-licensed alternatives, use the state licensing directory link below.

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Ownership & operation

Legal name: northwest_michigan_community_action_agency_inc_mi. Provider type: Early Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

About head start programs in Traverse City

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 Traverse City, the Grand Traverse County head start programs list, or all care types in Traverse City.

For context, this directory lists 3 head start programs in Traverse City; 6 across Grand Traverse County; 2 in ZIP 49686.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 49686 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 49686

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Other head start programs in Traverse City

Head Start Program NMCAA Preschool - Chum's Plaza Traverse City, MI 49685 Capacity 36 Head Start Program NMCAA Preschool - Traverse Heights Traverse City, MI 49686 Capacity 32

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program NMCAA- Fisher Building Traverse City, MI 49684 Capacity 34.2 mi Head Start Program NMCAA Preschool- Mill Creek Williamsburg, MI 49690 Capacity 28.5 mi Head Start Program Pitter Patter Kits (Kingsley) Kingsley, MI 49649 Capacity 1611 mi Head Start Program NMCAA Preschool - Hannah Kingsley, MI 49649 Capacity 1512 mi Head Start Program Pitter Patter Hatchlings (Interlochen) Interlochen, MI 49643 Capacity 1512 mi Head Start Program NMCAA Preschool- Rapid City Elementary Rapid City, MI 49676 Capacity 1615 mi Head Start Program Forest Area Early Learning Center Fife Lake, MI 49633 Capacity 815 mi Head Start Program Kalkaska Memorial Intergenerational Center Kalkaska, MI 49646 Capacity 719 mi

Straight-line distances estimated from ZIP-centroid coordinates, not driving distance. Confirm a provider's location directly.

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Key facts

Care typeHead Start Program
State quality ratingNot state-rated
Licensed capacity8
Ownership—
Provider typeEarly Head Start
Source record IDhs-05CH012418-3738

Frequently asked questions

Is NMCAA Early Learning Center- Discovery rated by the state?
No. NMCAA Early Learning Center- Discovery appears as a federally funded head start program in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF), a source that does not publish state quality ratings, inspection results, or quality measures. Confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.
Is NMCAA Early Learning Center- Discovery state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. NMCAA Early Learning Center- Discovery appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-05CH012418-3738. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is NMCAA Early Learning Center- Discovery located?
3962 3 Mile Rd N, Traverse City, MI 49686. The provider sits in Grand Traverse County. Contact phone: 231-947-3780.
Where does this information come from?
This listing is drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) (processing date 2026-10-07). It is not a state quality record. Confirm current details directly with the provider before making care decisions.
How many head start programs are near Traverse City?
This directory lists 3 head start programs in Traverse City and 6 in Grand Traverse County, including 2 in ZIP 49686. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:05CH012418). 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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