Great Start Readiness Program

CAAM Early Childhood Education Component also provides a preschool program funded through MiLEAP, Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential. The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is Michigan’s free PreK Program for eligible four-year-olds. A quality pre-kindergarten (PreK) experience sets your child up for success. GSRP will help make sure your child is ready for kindergarten and beyond. We serve GSRP children in Marquette, Ishpeming and Gwinn.

The majority of Michigan’s 4-year-olds qualify based on household income, including many families who didn’t think they would. You are encouraged to apply and see if your family is eligible. Children with a qualifying IEP, who are in foster care, or children who are experiencing homelessness are also eligible. There are other factors outside of income that may make children eligible.

Child must be at least 4 years old by September 1 of the year they apply.

Services that are provided are:

• Parent involvement

• Adult-child interaction

• Active learning

• Comprehensive developmental screenings

• Nutritional snacks

• Developmentally appropriate curriculum

• Kindergarten readiness and transition activities

Please call 906-228-6522 ext. 252 for more information.

CAAM HEAD START/ GREAT START CENTERS

Delores Wright Early Childhood Center
1910 Werner Street
Marquette, MI 49855
906-273-0077
Center Hours: 8:00am-3:30pm

Brookton Early Childhood Center
275 Lost Creek Drive  
Marquette, MI 49855
906-225-1619
Center Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm

*Class times may vary from center hours