Great Start Readiness Program

Great Start Readiness Program – GSRP

The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is Michigan’s state-funded preschool program for four-year-olds. The program is administered by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP). GSRP uses developmentally appropriate practices in a play-based curriculum with the goal of preparing children to successfully enter kindergarten. 

FAMILY INFORMATION

How do I enroll?  The majority of Michigan’s 4-year-olds qualify based on household income, including many families who didn’t think they would. All families should apply for free preschool.

To fill out the preschool interest form for FREE preschool in our ISD serving Wexford-Missaukee & Northern Osceola Counties, and find out more about local resources for families, go to Help Me Grow Wexford Missaukee.

Why should you consider a high-quality preschool for your child?     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. High-quality GSRP programs prepare children to be successful in Kindergarten and throughout life.

Where are our programs located?   Click WMISD GSRP Programs for a list of programs offering GSRP and their quality rating.

Who is eligible to attend GSRP?  GSRP can only serve children who are 4 years old or will be 4 by December 1st, however all families may qualify regardless of income. Families a will be prioritized and placed in the classroom spots based on eligibility factors such as age, FPL% and other eligibility factors such as: 

  • Diagnosed disability or developmental delay

  • Severe or challenging behavior

  • Primary home language other than English

  • Parent/guardian who did not graduate from high school

  • Abuse/neglect of a child or parent

  • Environmental risks

More early childhood information

Helpful resources about early childhood education

Local Information and Data

Preschool to Kindergarten Transition - Click the QR code to learn more about local picks for Top 10 PreK & Kindergarten Books.

QR code for First 10 Pilot

Contact Information:

Wexford Missaukee Early Childhood Contact 

EDUCATOR INFORMATION

Self-paced professional learning options are available for new GSRP staff to complete. These links are below and also on the GSRP professional development calendar.

ASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaire) training

GSRP Training for New Staff

CLASS Overview

These materials were developed under a grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential. (MiLEAP)