The Macomb County Department of Human Services (DHS) provides child care services, helps parents locate child care services in their area, and can help with paying for child care.  For more information, call or visit one of their offices, or visit their website (you may have to scroll down for caregiver listings.)

Head Start is a free preschool program for low-income families.  Families must meet the federal income guidelines in order to “income qualify” for either Head Start or Early Head Start.

Head Start is a school readiness program for 3 and 4 year old children. Head Start staff address each child’s needs individually in a play based and supportive environment, facilitating a smooth transition in to kindergarten.

Online:  http://www.macombcountymi.gov/MCCSA/hs.htm

Phone:  (586) 469-5215

Early Head Start provides year-round services, in either the home or at one of four local classrooms, for pregnant women and families of infants and toddlers 0-3 years old. 

Online:  http://www.macombcountymi.gov/MCCSA/ehs.htm
Phone:  (586) 469-5215

The 4C (Community Coordinated Child Care)/Better Kid Care is a free, non-profit childcare resource and referral service serving Macomb and St. Clair counties.  The program is administered through the Macomb County Board of Commissioners and Macomb MSU Extension Service.

Online:  http://www.macombcountymi.gov/msuextension/4C_index.htm

Phone:  (586) 469-7541