Michigan’s Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)

GSRP Nationally Recognized!

GSRP programs are designed to promote the development of the whole child by helping each child to develop skills in the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive areas. Programs provide opportunities for children to develop and grow using developmentally appropriate practices in a play-based curriculum - Children Learn Best Through Play!

Children who attend GSRP:

Are less likely to drop out of school
Tend to make more money as adults
Must be 4 yrs. old by Dec. 1st of the eligibility year
Free for eligible families
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Where can I find GSRP Preschool?

Program Locations

Helpful Enrollment Tips

Pre-K for All Brochure

Program Information

GSRP follows:

Licensing requirements of the Child Care Licensing Bureau (CCLB) from Office of Early Education Child Care Licensing at MiLEAP.

Preparing for Your Pre-K Enrollment Appointment

BEFORE you begin the application, please gather the following documents.

*You will have the opportunity to upload once you have submitted your online form.*

Uploading the documents will “fast-track” your child’s application. Without them, there will be a delay in processing your child’s application.

Certified Birth Certificate (from the courthouse)
Proof of Residence or Driver's License
Copy of IEP, if applicable
Know your income $$$ (please enter the amount you make based on your income statements; if they are not available, do your best to accurately estimate)

**If your child receives SNAP, TANF and/or SSI please be sure to indicate that on the application. If your child has temporary housing, is homeless or a foster child, please indicate on the application.

You can expect to hear from one of our staff within 7 business days to verify your child’s application.

Depending on when you fill out your application, you can expect to hear something about your child’s enrollment on one of the following dates:

April 15th, May 15th, June 15th, July 15th, Aug. 1st and Aug. 15th.

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We Are Looking For Parent Representatives!

Ask your child’s teacher or email Jennifer Belanger at belangerj@copesd.org or Melinda Hambleton of the Community Collaborative at mhambleton@copesd.org . There are local and regional advisory opportunities available. Locally, attend meetings 3 times a year for 1 ½ hours each meeting. Regionally, attend meetings 4 times a year, for 2 hours each meeting. These Regional Community Collaborative meetings are held at COP ESD in Indian River.

Are you looking for Childcare?

The Great Start to Quality allows you to search for quality licensed programs in Michigan, for children 0-12, by location. You will also find other resources that may be of interest to you and your family at The Great Start to Quality.

Kindergarten Transition

You may be wondering about the next steps after preschool and what is needed for Kindergarten.

Check out the following resources:

COPESD’s Family Guide to Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten.
The Michigan Department of Education developed a series of questions and answers about Kindergarten which you can access here: Kindergarten Enrollment Questions
Your child’s preschool experience makes a difference!