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Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) | Marquette-Alger RESA Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Free PreK for 4-year-olds Michigan’s Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is the state’s free PreK program for four-year-olds. Through Michigan’s PreK for All initiative, every family has access to free PreK, with enrollment priority for those who need it most.
Research shows GSRP children show significant positive developmental differences compared to peers who did not attend. Child turns 4 by December 1 Free for all families through PreK for All Priority enrollment for families most in need Administered by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP). Funded through each intermediate school district.
GSRP is offered at multiple sites throughout Marquette and Alger counties. Contact individual sites to learn about enrollment availability. Program details current as of the July 2026 Pre-K For All update and subject to change.
Looking for Head Start (ages 3–5)? That program is run separately by Community Action Alger-Marquette (opens in new tab) . Brookton Early Childhood Center 275 Lost Creek Drive, Marquette, MI 49855 Operated by Community Action Alger-Marquette (CAAM).
Enrollment is done year-round based on available openings. 8:15 AM – 3:15 PM 4 days/week 906-228-6522 Website → (opens in new tab) Silver Creek Head Start Center 219 Silver Creek Road, Marquette, MI 49855 Operated by Community Action Alger-Marquette (CAAM). Enrollment is done year-round based on available openings.
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM 4 days/week Before/after care 906-273-0077 Website → (opens in new tab) 700 West Washington, Marquette, MI 49855 Operated by Community Action Alger-Marquette (CAAM). Enrollment is done year-round based on available openings.
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (half day to 11:30 AM) 4 days/week Transportation ✓ Half-day option 906-228-6522 Website → (opens in new tab) The Marquette Country Schoolhouse 650 Commerce Drive, Marquette, MI 49855 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM 5 days/week Before/after care 906-273-0343 mqtcsh@gmail. com Grove-R Daycare and Preschool Silver Creek Drive, Marquette, MI 49855 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM 5 days/week Before/after care 906-273-0120 groverdaycare@gmail.
com Harbor Light Early Education Center 305 W. Magnetic St. , Marquette, MI 49855 A nature-rich, child-centered program where children learn through hands-on exploration and purposeful play using Montessori and Reggio-inspired practices.
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM 5 days/week Before/after care 801-598-6376 ashley@harborlightearlyeducation. com Website → (opens in new tab) 1420 Pine Street, Marquette, MI 49855 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM 5 days/week Before/after care 906-379-3397 Website → (opens in new tab) 3030 Wright Street, Marquette, MI 49855 Combines traditional educational practices with proven Montessori methods. Multi-age classrooms include Primary rooms for children ages 3–6.
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM 5 days/week Transportation ✓ Before/after care 906-226-0156 Website → (opens in new tab) Mini Miners Learning Center 207 Teal Lake Ave, Negaunee, MI 49866 Focused on education through play and hands-on exploration with a commitment to excellence.
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM 5 days/week 906-475-4156 Website → (opens in new tab) Negaunee Public Schools – Lakeview Elementary School 200 Croix St, Negaunee, MI 49866 8:15–11:30 AM / 12:20–3:35 PM 4 days/week Half-day option 906-475-7803 Website → (opens in new tab) 44 Snowfield Rd, Negaunee, MI 49866 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM 5 days/week Before/after care 906-401-0191 Website → (opens in new tab) Phelps Early Childhood Center 700 E.
North Street, Ishpeming, MI 49849 Operated by Community Action Alger-Marquette (CAAM). Enrollment is done year-round based on available openings.
8:00/8:30 AM – 3:00/3:30 PM 4 days/week Transportation ✓ Before/after care 906-228-6522 Website → (opens in new tab) Ishpeming Public Schools – Birchview 663 Poplar Street, Ishpeming, MI 49849 8:10 AM – 3:25 PM 5 days/week Transportation ✓ 906-485-6341 Website → (opens in new tab) Central Community Daycare 413 Maple Street, Unit 1, Munising, MI 49862 A licensed child care center located inside the Alger Parks and Recreation Building in Munising, MI, using the HighScope Curriculum with active learning.
8 AM – 3 PM 5 days/week Before/after care 906-387-3299 centralcommunitydaycare@yahoo. com E2865 State Road M-94, Eben Junction, MI 49825 Located within the Superior Central Elementary School. Focused on education through play and exploration.
8:15 AM – 3:00 PM 4 days/week Transportation ✓ 906-439-5532 Website → (opens in new tab) William G. Mather Preschool 411 Elm Avenue, Munising, MI 49862 Enrolling children ages 3. 5–5.
Learning through play and exploration with combined GSRP and Early Childhood Special Education Preschool students. 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM 4 days/week Transportation ✓ 906-387-2102 Website → (opens in new tab) Gwinn Early Childhood Center 211 Ventura Street, Gwinn, MI 49841 Operated by Community Action Alger-Marquette (CAAM). Enrollment is done year-round based on available openings.
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM 4 days/week Transportation ✓ 906-228-6522 Website → (opens in new tab) K. I.
Sawyer Elementary School 411 Scorpion Street, Gwinn, MI 49841 8:50 AM – 3:49 PM 5 days/week Transportation ✓ 906-346-5567 Website → (opens in new tab) Kids-R-Us Child Development Center, Inc. 120 Voodoo Avenue, Gwinn, MI 49841 A play-based active learning environment treating each child as a unique individual with different interests, experiences, abilities, and needs.
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM 4 days/week Before/after care 906-346-3662 Website → (opens in new tab) Enrollment Steps and Flow Chart (2024–25 school year) (opens in new tab) For the current year’s enrollment steps, contact our Early Childhood team using the staff contacts below.
MARESA GSRP Resources for Sites GSRP HUB (Google Sheets) (opens in new tab) Centralized Enrollment Portal (opens in new tab) Materials developed under grants from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) and the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). Would you like to enroll your child?
Use our centralized enrollment system to see if your child qualifies and to apply for the Great Start Readiness Program or Head Start in Marquette and Alger counties. Director of Early Childhood Education Special Education Services 906-226-5136 lcarey@maresa. org Early Childhood Specialist Early Childhood Education 906-235-0324 jstamour@maresa.
org Early Childhood Specialist Early Childhood Education 906-226-5148 wschampers@maresa. org Early Childhood Specialist Early Childhood Education
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Children who turn 4 by December 1 and are Michigan residents. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is funded by Marquette-Alger RESA. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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