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Great Start Readiness Program

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Great Start Readiness Program

Need Free PreK for your 4-year-old?

The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is Michigan’s free PreK program for eligible four-year-olds. Ranked #1 in the U.S., it’s a safe place where children learn how to get along with others, share, take turns, and make friends. Math, reading, and thinking skills are taught every day through fun, hands-on activities. GSRP will help make sure your child is ready for kindergarten and beyond.

Learn more and find a program near you

The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) invites early childhood curriculum developers to submit their programs for review.  If you are interested in submitting an application, see the Curriculum Review Process section below or send questions to meinkeg@r2pconsultants.com.

  • The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) invites early childhood curriculum developers to submit their programs for review. This process ensures that curricula align with Michigan’s Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Birth to Kindergarten and support high-quality, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children from birth to age five.

    Who Should Apply?

    This curriculum call is for:

    New curricula that have not been approved in the last five years

    Previously approved curricula that have undergone significant updates or changes

    If your curriculum is designed for infants and toddlers (0-3) or preschool-aged children (3-5) and follows research-based best practices, we encourage you to submit an Intent to Apply form.

    How to Apply

    1. Submit an Intent to Apply form using the link below.
    2. After submission, you will receive:
      • The appropriate application form(s) (Birth-to-Three and/or PreK)
      • A designated folder for uploading supporting materials
    3. Submit your full application and supporting materials by Friday, April 4, 2025.

    Additional Resources

    For questions or assistance, please contact Grace Meinke at meinkeg@r2pconsultants.com.

    Submit an Intent to Apply form

    We appreciate your commitment to early childhood education and look forward to reviewing your submission! Please share this opportunity with colleagues who may be interested.

GSRP Resources

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