GSRP Preschools

Great Start Readiness Preschools are HIGH QUALITY!

All Van Buren GSRP classrooms rank high in Michigan’s quality rating system.

Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) offers FREE PreK for ALL children. Classrooms are located throughout the county, with most being housed in local school elementary buildings.
The process begins by filling out an online application at: vanburencountypreschools.org

Each of the classrooms offer:

• Teaching teams that meet the grant’s higher qualification requirements
• Less children per teacher than traditional childcare centers
• A learning curriculum shown to improve school outcomes for children
• Child friendly assessment to help each student reach their potential
• All meals and snacks
• Transportation may be available to in-district students
• Full day Monday-Thursday
• Partnerships with families in goal setting, volunteer and leadership opportunities
• High ratings in Michigan’s preschool quality rating system
• Locations include: Bangor, Bloomingdale/Pullman, Covert, Decatur, Gobles, Hartford, Lawrence, Lawton, Mattawan, Paw Paw, South Haven (Maple Grove & Lincoln)

*Application does not guarantee enrollment. Slots are filled based on an eligibility process which includes verification of income and additional factors. The programs are funded by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement , and Potential and are subject to final legislative approval of the grant.