PreK for All is Michigan’s program to offer high-quality, NO-COST PreK to all Michigan children. It's available at no cost across the state of Michigan, thanks to a historic bipartisan investment by the state Legislature and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
PreK for All can save families an estimated $10,000 per year on child care expenses.
All children who are 4 years old by Dec. 1 qualify for Michigan’s PreK for All program.
The program is available to ALL households, regardless of income; with prioritization for families who need it most.
Follow these three easy steps to find high-quality participating PreK for All programs in your area:
There is NO COST! Thanks to a historic bipartisan investment by the State Legislature and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, PreK for All is now available to all Michigan families at no cost.
Yes, PreK for All is a high-quality, NO-COST option for all Michigan families. The state prioritizes low-income households for enrollment, but the program is available to ALL households, regardless of income.
PreK for All can save families an estimated $10,000 per year on child care expenses.
No! There’s no catch. This is a high-quality, NO-COST option for families of 4-year-old children.
PreK for All can save families an estimated $10,000 per year on child care expenses.
Yes! It is FREE to apply.
PreK for All programs are run at the local level and enrollment processes and deadlines are set by the local Intermediate School Districts (ISDs). Most programs will enroll students through January or February of that school year.
If you have a child who will turn 4 before Dec. 1, 2025, reach out to your local ISD today.
You can find contact information for your local ISD by visiting MiPreKforAll.org, entering your zip code and selecting your local ISD.
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This information is kept 100% private and is only used to prioritize low-income households.
The state prioritizes low-income households for enrollment, but the program is available and at no cost to ALL households, regardless of income.
Michigan’s PreK for All program allows families to go to work each day knowing their child is in a high-quality, safe learning environment with caring adults. All teachers in the program have early childhood education credentials and training, are licensed, undergo background checks and receive professional development. The program offers small class sizes, allowing for one-on-one attention.
Classrooms in the PreK for All program are rigorously vetted by the state, and all facilities are inspected and licensed by the state. All staff and teachers are required to undergo background checks. PreK for All classrooms must also meet all state health and safety standards.
Child care providers are not required to participate in PreK for All, and some choose not to take part.
To find high-quality participating PreK for All programs in your area:
Some programs offer transportation. Check with your child’s program and with your county’s Intermediate School District (ISD) for programs that offer transportation.
You can find contact information for your local ISD by entering your zip code at MiPreKforAll.org and selecting your local ISD.
Before- and after-school care is provided in some areas. Your county’s Intermediate School District (ISD) has information about which PreK programs offer before or after care.
You can find contact information for your local ISD by entering your zip code at MiPreKforAll.org and selecting your local ISD.
PreK For All is an umbrella program in Michigan that provides high-quality, no-cost PreK for all students. The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) and Head Start programs fall under the PreK for All initiative.
The Head Start preschool program is a federally funded early learning program for children ages 3 to 5 years old.
The Great Start Readiness Program is Michigan’s primary state-funded PreK program for children who are 4 years old by Dec. 1.
In PreK, children develop social, intellectual and emotional skills in a safe environment where they can grow, explore and acquire the basic building blocks of a successful education.
PreK helps students prepare to enter kindergarten healthy and ready to learn. Children who attend PreK learn crucial social skills as well as early reading, science and math, empowering them to get ahead and be more successful throughout school and their lives.
Children who start ahead stay ahead. A child’s brain is 90% developed by the age of 5. Nurturing relationships and stimulating early childhood learning experiences in PreK build a strong foundation for future growth, development and success.
Being part of a quality PreK program helps children reach developmental milestones and offers access to free screenings to identify children with autism or developmental delays so issues can be addressed early. In addition to the benefits for kids, PreK for All saves families up to $10,000 in child care costs.
