OVERVIEW:
The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is the state-funded FREE preschool for four year old children. GSRPs are located in area school districts and licensed child care centers. Classes are full day, Monday through Thursday and some programs provide transportation.
DETAILS: GSRP is Michigan’s state-funded preschool program for four-year-old children. The program is administered by the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start. Research on preschool programs and specific research on GSRP indicates that children provided with a high-quality preschool experience show significant positive developmental differences when compared to children from the same backgrounds who did not attend a high-quality preschool program.
To strengthen learning at home and strengthen positive child outcomes, programs provide for active and continuous involvement of parents in the learning process. Also, through advisory committees, parents assist to evaluate and make recommendations about the program.
Children must be 4 years old on or before September 1st to be eligible for GSRP. If you would like more information, or to complete an application, please contact one of the programs listed below or use the online application form on the left.
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PROGRAMS:
Almont - located in Almont Middle School
Call Star Sutphin, Program Administrator: 810-673-9107
* Can serve up to 20 GSRP Children
* Level: Enhancing Quality-Validated
Dryden - located in Dryden Elementary School
Call: 810-448-4011
* Can serve up to 60 GSRP Children
* Level: Enhancing Quality-Validated
Imlay City - located in Weston Elementary School
Call: 810-721-9453
* Can serve up to 80 GSRP Children
* Level: Enhancing Quality
Lapeer - located in the Early Childhood wing of Rolland Warner Middle School
Call: 810-667-2454
* Can serve up to 60 GSRP Children
* Level: Enhancing Quality - Validated
North Branch - NEW PROGRAM - to be located in the Early Learning Center at the North Branch Area Schools Administration Building
Call: 810-688-7147
* Can serve up to 80 GSRP Children
* Level - This is a new program. They are still working through the licensing process.
NEMCSA - with two locations
Lapeer - located on John Conley Drive
Call Family Services Coordinators
Shiela Mallon 810-272-6085 or Christy Culver 810-272-6866
* Lapeer can serve up to 32 GSRP Children
* Level: Enhancing Quality - Validated
North Branch - will be moving to a new location in the North Branch area.
Call Family Services Coordinator
Lori Naracon 989-590-2603
* North Branch can serve up to 32 GSRP Children
* Level: Enhancing Quality - Validated
These materials were developed under a grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential.