Local Preschool Options
Preschool Options for Ages 3–5
Would you like to receive specific information on preschool options in your area?
Are you interested in finding out more about preschool options for your child (ages 3–5)?
Do you want to see if you qualify or enroll for Great Start Readiness Program or Head Start?
Use our centralized application system to explore all options and apply online.
Available Programs
Contact any of the programs below to learn more about eligibility and enrollment.
Head Start
Head Start promotes school readiness for children from low-income families by offering educational, nutritional, health, social, and other services.
Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)
GSRP is Michigan’s state-funded preschool program for four-year-olds whose families have income, family, or developmental risk factors. It is Michigan’s nationally recognized pre-K program.
Private Childcare Options
For families seeking private childcare, Great Start to Quality is Michigan’s quality rating and improvement system for early childhood programs. Find rated and approved providers in the Marquette-Alger area.
Related Early Childhood Services
Preschool Screening
Free developmental screenings for children ages 0–5.
Early-On Program Services
Early intervention services for children birth through age 2.
Great Start Collaborative
Community partnership supporting early childhood in Marquette-Alger.
Great Start Family Coalition
Family voice in early childhood planning and programs.
MI Tri-Share Child Care
Shared childcare cost program for working families.
Community Early Childhood Resources
Local resources and referrals for families with young children.