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.
For the 2025-26 school year, all families have access to free PreK through the Great Start Readiness Program, with priority given to those who need it most. Currently, enrollment priority is given to those at or below 400% of the federal poverty limit, or about $128,000 for a family for four. More information for providers is available in the Great Start Readiness Program Implementation Manual.
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The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) recently concluded a comprehensive review of early childhood curricula for use in the Great Start Readiness Programs and in Great Start to Quality programs. The results can be found here: Curriculum Review Conclusion Announcement.
