Comstock Park Head Start

Comstock Park Head Start is a preschool in Comstock Park, Michigan. The center provides high-quality, developmentally appropriate education for children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old. The facility features seven classrooms, including specialized spaces for infants, toddlers, three-year-olds, and four-year-olds.

As part of Head Start for Kent County, this location operates within the Green Ridge Early Childhood Development Center, which also houses the Early Childhood Special Education Program. The organization follows a holistic, family-centered approach to education, focusing on the well-being of children through nutrition, medical and dental care, and social services. For families with children from birth to age three, the agency offers both center-based classrooms and a Home Visiting program. This program utilizes the Parents as Teachers curriculum and includes monthly activities and books to help build home libraries. Additionally, the agency provides specialized support for expecting families through a curriculum focused on maternal and child health.

The preschool is located on Oakridge Avenue NW, situated inside Greenridge Elementary School. The site is a short distance from Greenbridge School and near York Creek. It is also located approximately 0.4 miles from Dwight Lydell Park and the Grand Rapids Model Railroad Historical Society.

The center is recognized for providing well-documented information to the community, ensuring families have access to necessary details regarding their programs. Through its commitment to comprehensive services, the agency maintains a high standard of care for the children it serves.

Comstock Park Head Start remains dedicated to providing foundational early childhood services for families throughout Comstock Park.