FREE PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

 

Preschool experiences help children get ready for Kindergarten and improve school success.  In our area, there are two types of free preschool programs for children ages 3-5.  The first, Head Start, is a federally funded comprehensive preschool program for families who meet income eligibility requirements.  The second is the State funded Michigan School Readiness Program (MSRP) for four year olds who meet program eligibility requirements based of risk factors.  This handout will explain more about each of these programs and where they are offered.

 

Head Start

 

Head Start is a comprehensive child development program that serves income eligible children  ages 3-5 and their families.  Head Start provides comprehensive education and health services to low-income children to insure they will be healthier and better prepared for success in school and life. Head Start offers full-day and half-day preschool classroom experiences to build children’s school readiness.  Head Start promotes family self-sufficiency by providing educational opportunities to parents and establishing family partnerships designed to build upon the strengths of each family.  Head Start programs offer health screenings to evaluate each child's overall health status and regular health check-ups as well as daily practices in oral health, hygiene, nutrition, personal care and safety during their classroom routine.  Head Start provides transportation for enrolled children on their bus routes for each Head Start center’s service area.  Capital Area Community Services (CACS) Head Start operates programs in Ingham, Eaton, Clinton and Shiawassee counties. 

 

 

For more information contact one of these CACS Head Start offices:

 

 

Main Office (Lansing) 

(517)482-1504

20 Head Start Centers

Eaton County             

(517) 543-2751

2 Head Start Centers

Clinton County              

(989)224-6731

2 Head Start Centers

Shiawassee County    

(989)723-5849

4 Head Start Centers

                                                                                                                                   

 

 

 

2006 Family Income Guidelines for Head Start Programs

 

Size of Family Unit

Head Start

Poverty Guidelines

Size of Family Unit

Head Start

Poverty Guidelines

1

$9,800

5

$23,400

2

$13,200

6

$26,800

3

$16,600

7

$30,200

4

$20,000

8

$33,600

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Read about Michigan School Readiness Programs (MSRP) on the other side of this page.

For  more information about other preschools, child care centers, family or day care homes contact

the Office for Young Children at (517)887-4319 or toll-free at (800)234-6996, press 1.

Michigan School Readiness Programs (MSRP)

Michigan School Readiness Programs (MSRP) are funded through the State Department of Education for four year olds who meet program eligibility requirements.  An MSRP program can be provided through a community-based child care center program or local school districts.  MSRP’s were developed to ensure that at-risk preschoolers can receive high-quality early education.  The main focus is school readiness and successful transition from preschool to Kindergarten.  Parent involvement is encouraged and reinforces to parents how their actions and involvement in the school experience can influence the success of their child.  For information about State funded Michigan School Readiness Programs (MSRP) contact the program near you:

 

Ingham County

 

Capital Area Academy

882-1400

Haslett Public Schools

339-8208

Holt Public Schools

694-3411

Lansing Community College-EC3

483-1141

Lansing School District

325-6242

Leslie Public Schools

589-5151

Mason Public Schools

676-6528

Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy

485-5379 ext 1004

Oak Park Y-Care (Lansing)

694-7638

Okemos Public Schools

349-2209

Stockbridge Public Schools

851-7735 ext3207

Webberville Community Schools

521-4499

 

Eaton County

 

Bellevue Community Schools

(269)763-9435

Charlotte Community Schools

541-5780 ext 3374

Eaton Rapids Public Schools

663-3510

Eaton ISD- Grand Ledge & Potterville

543-5500

Maple Valley Public Schools

852-9794

Olivet Community Schools

(269)749-4611

 

Shiawassee County

 

Byron Area School District

(810)266-6323

Baker College of Owosso

(989)729-3400

Corunna Public Schools

(989)288-4094

Durand Area Schools

(989)723-5849

Laingsburg Community Schools

651-5067

Morrice Area Schools

675-5101

New Lothrop Area Public Schools

(810)638-5026

Owosso Public Schools

(989)729-6905

Perry Public Schools

675-5101

 

Clinton County

 

Family Resource Center

(989)224-1173

Ovid Elsie Area Schools

(989)224-3131

St Johns Public Schools

(989)224-3131

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Read about Head Start Programs on the other side of this page. 

For  more information about other preschools, child care centers, family or day care homes contact

the Office for Young Children at (517)887-4319 or toll-free at (800)234-6996, press 1.