Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) PreK for All
The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is Michigan's state-funded preschool program for four-year-old children with factors which may place them at risk of educational failure. The program is administered by the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start. Funding is allocated to each intermediate school district to administer the program locally.
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.
Birchview Elementary
Birchview Elementary
663 Poplar Street Ishpeming, MI 49849
906-485-6341
https://www.ishpemingschools.org
GSRP Hours 8:10 am - 3:25 pm
This program runs 5 days per week
Does this site provide transportation? Yes
License Number DC520400336
Brookton Early Childhood Education Center
Brookton Early Childhood Education Center ~ 275 Lost Creek Drive, Marquette
https://www.communityactionam.org/great-start-readiness
CAAM has provided the Head Start Program to young children and families since 1965. Head Start believes in providing developmentally appropriate preschool for children that are 3 and 4 years old. Enrollment in Head Start is done year-round, based on available openings. Eligibility for the program includes income level, homelessness, foster care and family needs. Please call 906-228-6522 ext. 252 for more information.
GSRP Hours XXXX
This program runs 4 days per week
Does this site provide transportation? No
License Number DC520297898
Community Action Alger Marquette
Community Action Alger Marquette (CAAM)
1125 Commerce Drive Marquette, MI 49855
906-228-6522
www.communityactionam.org
Community Action oversees 5 Great Start Readiness Program classrooms:
- Brookton Early Childhood Center- 275 Lost Creek Drive, Marquette
- Dolores Wright Early Childhood Center- 1910 Werner Street, Marquette
- Phelps Early Childhood Center (2 Classrooms)- 700 E North Street, Ishpeming
- KI Sawyer Elementary School- 411 Scorpion, Gwinn
*Updated December 2023 for the 2023-2024 School Year
Dolores Wright Early Childhood Center
Dolores Wright Early Childhood Center ~ 1910 Werner Street, Marquette
https://www.communityactionam.org/great-start-readiness
CAAM has provided the Head Start Program to young children and families since 1965. Head Start believes in providing developmentally appropriate preschool for children that are 3 and 4 years old. Enrollment in Head Start is done year-round, based on available openings. Eligibility for the program includes income level, homelessness, foster care and family needs. Please call 906-228-6522 ext. 252 for more information.
GSRP Hours 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
This program runs 4 days per week
Does this site provide transportation? No
License Number DC520411119
Discovery Central Forest School
Discovery Central Forest School ~ 1010 Silver Creek Road, Marquette
https://www.discoverycentral.org/
Discovery Central offers a unique outdoor school experience year round (including during our UP winters). Children may only be enrolled in this program after a tour with the owners or director.
GSRP Hours 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
This program runs 5 days per week
Does this site provide transportation? No
License Number DC520414463
Gretchen's House
Gretchen's House ~ 305 W. Magnetic, Marquette
https://www.gretchenshouse.com/centers/marquette/
Gretchen’s House is a family of seven early learning childcare centers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with satellite centers in Ypsilanti, Houghton and Marquette. We have been providing child development programs for infants through school-age children since 1982. Our programs are licensed by the state of Michigan and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Gretchen’s House has a partnership with the HighScope Educational Research Foundation. We implement the HighScope curriculum in all of our centers. Our philosophy is centered on the principle that children learn by doing. Our teachers provide engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that encourage children to become confident, competent, life-long learners. Gretchen's House Marquette is operated in partnership with Northern Michigan University, GH-Marquette opened on July 8th, 2024. NMU students and faculty receive prioritized waitlist placement and tuition discounts.
GSRP Hours 8:30 - 3:30
This program runs 5 days per week
Does this site provide transportation? No
License Number DC520416257
Kids-R-Us Development Center
Kids -R-Us Child Development Center 120 Voodoo Avenue, Gwinn, MI 49841 906-346-3662 www.kidsruscdc.com
It is our philosophy here at Kids –R– Us Child Development Center, that each child should be treated as a unique individual with different interests, experiences, abilities, and needs. We believe that all children learn through a play based active exploration of their environment and that the richer the environment, the more opportunities there are for children to observe, to be active, to make choices, and to experiment.
GSRP Hours 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
This program runs 4 days per week
Does this site provide transportation? No
License Number DC520292664
Marquette Country Schoolhouse
Marquette Country Schoolhouse ~ 650 Commerce Drive, Marquette
https://www.facebook.com/p/Marquette-Country-Schoolhouse-61559440856330/
GSRP Hours 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
This program runs 5 days per week
Does this site provide transportation? No
License DC520414855
Mini Miners Learning Center
Mini Miners Learning Center ~ 207 Teal Lake Avenue, Negaunee
Mini Miners Learning Center GSRP, where every child’s journey begins with a foundation built on excellence, is located in the lower level of Hope Methodist Church at 207 Teal Lake Ave, next to Negaunee Middle School. We focus on education through play and hands-on exploration. Our approach is centered on creating a safe, stimulating atmosphere where children are encouraged to discover the world around them. At Mini Miners, we understand the importance of fostering academic skills while also nurturing social and emotional growth. We are committed to excellence in teaching, ensuring that every child’s needs are met with care, attention, and respect. Our mission goes beyond just educating; it’s about preparing our students for a bright future as a Negaunee Miner! Mini Miners Learning Center is proudly affiliated with Negaunee Public Schools—Committed to Excellence—and we invite your child to be a part of our exciting educational community, where excellence truly begins!
GSRP Hours 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
This program runs 5 days per week
Site provides transportation? No
License DC524014248
North Star School Programs
North Star School Programs ~ 3030 Wright Street, Marquette
https://northstaracademymqt.com
North Star Montessori Academy strives to combine the best of traditional educational practices and proven Montessori methods. Our multi-age classrooms include Primary rooms that encourage children aged 3-6 to explore, create, discover, learn, and laugh daily.
GSRP Hours 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Program runs 5 days per week
Does site provide transportation? Yes
License DC520304542
Phelps Early Childhood Center
Phelps Early Childhood Center ~ 700 E. North Street, Ishpeming
https://www.communityactionam.org/great-start-readiness
CAAM has provided the Head Start Program to young children and families since 1965. Head Start believes in providing developmentally appropriate preschool for children that are 3 and 4 years old. Enrollment in Head Start is done year-round, based on available openings. Eligibility for the program includes income level, homelessness, foster care and family needs. Please call 906-228-6522 ext. 252 for more information.
GSRP Hours
This program runs 4 days per week
Does this site provide transportation?
License DC520383246
Sawyer Early Childhood Center
Sawyer Early Childhood Center ~ 411 Scorpion, Gwinn
https://www.communityactionam.org/great-start-readiness
CAAM has provided the Head Start Program to young children and families since 1965. Head Start believes in providing developmentally appropriate preschool for children that are 3 and 4 years old. Enrollment in Head Start is done year-round, based on available openings. Eligibility for the program includes income level, homelessness, foster care and family needs. Please call 906-228-6522 ext. 252 for more information.
GSRP Hours XXXX
This program runs 4 days per week
Does this site provide transportation? Yes
License DC520410318
Silver Creek Head Start
Silver Creek Head Start ~ XXXX
https://www.communityactionam.org/great-start-readiness
CAAM has provided the Head Start Program to young children and families since 1965. Head Start believes in providing developmentally appropriate preschool for children that are 3 and 4 years old. Enrollment in Head Start is done year-round, based on available openings. Eligibility for the program includes income level, homelessness, foster care and family needs. Please call 906-228-6522 ext. 252 for more information.
GSRP Hours XXXX
This program runs 4 days per week
Does this provide site provide transportation? No
License Number DC520323417
Superior Central Schools
Superior Central Schools
E28 State Road M-94, Eben Junction, MI 49825
906-439-5531
www.superiorcentralschools.org
Superior Central's Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is located within the Superior Central Elementary School. As a GSRP preschool that operates four days per week, we are focused on the education of students through play and exploration. At Superior Central, we are committed to excellence in teaching and learning for all students. We believe that it is our school's purpose and responsibility to educate all students while fostering positive growth in social/emotional behaviors and attitudes. Our preschool students have the opportunity to be a part of our elementary school day, preparing them for a bright future as a Superior Central Cougar!
GSRP Hours 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
This program runs 4 days per week
Does this site provide transportation? Yes
License Number: DC020343189
William G. Mather Preschool
William G. Mather Preschool
411 Elm Avenue, Munising, MI 49862
906-387-2102
https://www.munisingschools.com/
William G. Mather Preschool is a licensed childcare center in Munising, MI. We are a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Preschool, which means we are guided and run using State of Michigan guidelines. At William G. Mather Preschool, we enroll children ages 3.5-5. We are a medium-sized center open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. five days a week. We believe that students learn best through play and exploration of things they are interested in. Therefore, we have many opportunities for play planned throughout the day. Our small and large groups also expand on their interest and offer ways for them to discover. We combine a majority of our day with Early Childhood Special Education Preschool students as well, as they develop relationships, empathy, and communication together. Overall, students will experience school as a positive, safe place to learn and grow. While in preschool, students will have an opportunity to explore different parts of the school to prepare them for future success at Mather Elementary. Students will develop an appreciation and love for school resulting in positive attitudes toward future academic endeavors.
GSRP Hours 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
This site runs 5 days per week
Does the site provide transportation? Yes
License Number DC020303108
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Program Resources
GSRP Guidance Documents:
GSRP Implementation Manual
2024-2025 Enrollment Steps and Flow Chart PDF
Marquette-Alger RESA GSRP Resources for Sites:
These materials were developed under a grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP).
These materials were developed under a grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE).
