Early Childhood Resources

Resources for Families, Caregivers, and Educators

We invite you to explore the activities, events, and resources below designed to give children a great start!

 

 

 

Early Childhood & Literacy Events

  • 15 Jan
    • Reeths-Puffer Play, Learn and Grow Program
      Date: Jan 15
      Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 2885 Hyde Park Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      A space where all families with children ages birth to 5 years old are welcome to come connect, learn, play and grow together. Please contact Elyse Jasperse at jaspersee@reeths-puffer.org with questions. Please complete a once-a-year registration here

    • Play Muskegon Play and Learn @ The Corner
      Date: Jan 15
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
      Location: 280 West Muskegon Avenue, Muskegon, Michigan 49440
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Join us on Wednesday mornings at 10 am for free books, songs, stories and more. We are so happy to be growing, learning and playing with you and your children!

      • Please enter through the center door at the back of the building, between The Corner and The Torrent House. Look for the PLAY Muskegon banner hanging above the door. 
      • Please register all the children you plan to bring this school year.  We need this information to report for funding purposes.  This program is funded in by a grant from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Achievement and Potential in partnership with the Great Start of the Muskegon ISD through September of 2025.

      Please contact Jacqui at hello@playmuskegon.com or (231) 875-6502 if you have any questions.  

       

  • 16 Jan
    • Play n Learn at Kingdom Community Center
      Date: Jan 16
      Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
      Location: Kingdom Embassy Covenant Church, 3025 Glenside Blvd., Muskegon , MI 49441
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Weekly Play n Learn Group for ages 0-5 with their parents/caregivers. There will be interactive story time, healthy snack, and educational play stations for the children. Contact Diamond at 231-720-6888 for more information.

  • 21 Jan
    • Orchard View Play and Learn- Afternoon Session
      Date: Jan 21
      Time: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
      Location: 1765 Ada Street in Muskegon
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Please join us for interactive fun with your child ages birth to 5 years old. Playgroup
      will be held on the dates and times listed below. A FREE meal will be provided for the
      entire family while we learn, grow and play together, engaging in developmentally
      appropriate activities.
      All events are held at the Orchard View Community Education building located at
      1765 Ada Street in Muskegon.

Enter to Win
Enter to WIN a $25 Meijer Gift Card & Books!

If you have a child from birth-to-8 years old, you could win a FREE $25 Meijer Gift Card and Books!

Want to enter?  Open this entry form, fill it out, and click the 'Submit' button.

It's that EASY!  A winner is drawn every month. Special thanks to Meijer for donating the gift cards.  

 

Early Childhood Resources - Community Partners

Family Service Directory
Resources for Families with New Babies
WIC Public Health Muskegon County
The Library
Read Muskegon
Call 211
Community Doulas
Great Start to Quality
Help Me Grow
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.  Care more.  Be more. Dream more. Learn more.

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