Great Start Readiness Program

Great Start Readiness Program is a TUITION – FREE 
4 YEAR OLD 
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
Serving children in Sanilac County

Why should you consider preschool for your child?
Attending a high-quality early childhood program prepares children to be successful in kindergarten and beyond.  Experts agree that children who have quality early learning experiences are better prepared to be successful in school and throughout life.  
Sanilac County’s tuition-free preschool opportunities, Head Start and the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), both use research based curriculum to prepare children both academically and socially for success in school.

Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) 

• Tuition-free preschool program funded by the State of Michigan 
• Program for 4 year olds
• Children of all abilities can participate
• Lead teachers are degreed in Early Childhood Education
• Two teachers for every 16 students
• All programs are 4 full days a week 
• Research based curriculum that include health, safety, literacy and social development
• Childcare to extend the day may be available in some programs
• Meals are provided
• Parent involvement is encouraged through classroom volunteers, parent meetings, activities, and GSRP advisory board
• Home visiting is required

How my child qualifies for a GSRP program:

• Must be a resident of a Sanilac County  ISD School District 
• Must be 4, but not 5, on or before September 1st of the current school year
• Income must be within the Federal Guidelines and  documented with current income tax  return (or other supporting documents) or must have one documented risk factor for consideration.
• Children with a diagnosed disability (current IEP) along with income guidelines

For a listing of specific requirements visit  www.mi.gov/gsrp
or click here to review the Sanilac ISD GSRP Readiness Program Preschool Handbook

What if my child is not eligible?
Some areas offer different tuition based programs.  Apply for Great Start Preschool Scholarships on the home page of the GreatstartSanilac Website under preschool. 
For a listing of licensed programs and STAR ratings visit:  greatstarttoquality.org and then click on:  Find Childcare.