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Alger Head Start

256 Alger Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 495075.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
62
open each week
5 days

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About Alger Head Start

Alger Head Start is a licensed child care center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is licensed by the state, for up to 62 children.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM. It describes its programs: early head start, head start, infant care and preschool.

Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Child Care Licensing Bureau publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 5 years old
Hours today
6:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
62 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 11:30 AM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “06:30 AM - 03:30 PM | Classroom Staff; 06:30 AM - 04:00 PM | Office Staff”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 5 years old
ProgramsEarly Head Start, head start, infant care, preschool and toddler care
Licensed capacity62 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Alger Head Start has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Alger Head Start

Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Child Care Licensing Bureau publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
62 children
License number
#DC410400470
See the state's record

Inspections

Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Child Care Licensing Bureau publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Michigan publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Child Care Licensing Bureau on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Alger Head Start

Is Alger Head Start licensed?

Yes. Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Child Care Licensing Bureau lists it as licensed and operating.

Does Alger Head Start have inspection violations?

Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Child Care Licensing Bureau publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Alger Head Start care for?

62, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Alger Head Start's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Alger Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (616) 735-5318 to ask.

What is Alger Head Start's phone number?

(616) 735-5318.

Where is Alger Head Start?

256 Alger Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49507. The nearest other daycare we list is Brookside Elementary, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, Child Care Licensing Bureau (license).