Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)

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 ensures that the 105 school districts, public school academies, and community-based childcare centers meet the following requirements:

• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and integrity with every dollar received
• Hire early childhood staff who meet the grant's credentialing requirements
• 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 confirms significant positive developmental differences compared to children from similar 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(opens in new window). Alternatively, you may call or text (313) 410-4588 for assistance (live translation is available).

GSRP Dashboard

GSRP Enrollment Dashboard(opens in new window)

Visit our GSRP Organization database for details on addresses, total seats available, current enrollment, and waiting lists.

Enrollment

Great Start Readiness Programs are located in three different types of locations:

1. Local School Districts
2. Public School Academies (PSA)
3. Community-Based Organizations (CBO)

LEA / PSA GSRP Enrollment
Local School District / Local Education Agency (LEA) and Public School Academy (PSA) organizations offering GSRP Enrollment.

CBO GSRP Enrollment(opens in new window)
Community-Based Organization GSRP Enrollment. Start a new pre-enrollment or continue your current progress.

Wayne County GSRP Service Providers

Wayne County GSRP Map(opens in new window)

View or print locations:

• 2025-26 GSRP Locations(Google Sheet, opens in new window)
• 2026-27 GSRP Locations(Google Sheet, opens in new window)

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