Governor Whitmer wants to remind Michigan families to sign their 4-year-olds up for free preschool programs through the Great Start Readiness Program. The deadline to register for programs in St. Clair County is September 1, 2022.
Locally, families can apply for multiple early childhood education programs by filling out one application for their children who are infants up to age 5.
The application covers admission to Early Head Start, for expectant mothers and kids under 3; Head Start, for 3 or 4-year-olds; and the Great Start Readiness Program, for 4-year-olds. All programs are state-funded and free for families.
Whitmer said, “Access to high-quality preschool makes a huge difference for kids, increasing their kindergarten readiness, putting them on track for 3rd grade reading proficiency, and boosting eventual high school graduation rates.”
Families who apply for early childhood education programs in St. Clair County should first complete the application on St. Clair County RESA’s website <HERE>. Then they will be contacted to complete the eligibility and verification process.
Kids must have a health appraisal completed by their physician, along with proof of residency, income, and vaccination.
Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand
