Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)

Fill out Our Child GSRP Pre-Enrollment Form

24-25 Wayne County GSRP Map

Complete list of GSRP Locations in Wayne County

The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is Michigan's state-funded preschool for four-year-old children. Families qualify for free preschool based on annual income guidelines.

Wayne RESA receives an annual grant and administers the program in Wayne County. Our staff are responsible for ensuring the 105 school districts, public school academies, and community-based childcare centers meet the following:

  • Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and integrity with every dollar they receive
  • Hire early childhood degree staff meeting the credentialing requirements of the grant
  • Provide professional learning experiences tied to the approved curriculum
  • Support teaching teams as they design daily instruction addressing each child’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social needs.

Research on GSRP-enrolled children provided with high-quality experiences documented significant positive developmental differences when compared to children from the same backgrounds who did not attend a high-quality preschool program.

If you are interested in more information on enrolling a child in the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), please visit findprek.org. Alternatively, you may call or text (313) 410-4588 for assistance (live translation is available).






Family Engagement:

New Beginnings: Orientation & Community Building

Family Resources

Sample Daily Routines

HighScope Daily Routine
Creative Curriculum Daily Routine

GSRP Classroom Posters and Parent Volunteer Cards

Preschool Volunteer Cards: Learn what students are learning and doing in each area of the classroom!
Preschool Volunteer Posters: Learn what volunteers can do to support students in each area.

Program Resources

Early Childhood Digest

The Latest Early Childhood Developments by Wayne RESA

Wayne County GSRP Program List
GSRP Informational Slides

GSRP Required Forms When Program Information Changes

ECS Information Form

For licensing situations that are not covered by available guidance, please contact: Colleen Nelson nelsonc7@michigan.gov or (517) 373-8300

Early Childhood Specialists / Consultants

For licensing situations that are not covered by available guidance, please contact: Colleen Nelson nelsonc7@michigan.gov or (517) 373-8300

Recruitment & Enrollment

Recruitment Documents

Recruitment Ideas
Recruitment Log

Additional Resources

Find Free Preschool

Wayne RESA Early Childhood Department

Interested In Becoming A GSRP Provider?

Wayne RESA teams up with many school districts, public school academies, and community-based childcare centers across Wayne County to offer high-quality early childhood education to eligible preschool children. These partnerships are essential in ensuring that young learners have access to a strong and comprehensive educational foundation. Click here to see your proximity to current GSRP locations. 

Check Here For Notice Of Application Period

Fill Out Our GSRP Interest Form: Opens November 2025

Next Application Period Opens: January 2026