Early Childhood
Learn and Play with Bright Beginnings
We empower parents with the skills and tools they need to be their child's first and best teacher. We serve children from birth to kindergarten with homevisits, playgroups and free screenings.
Quality Childcare with Great Start to Quality Kent Resource Center
We help families find the right childcare for them. We also provide resources, support and professional development to childcare providers.
Help for Your Baby from Early On
We provide developmental evaluations and in-home early interventions for children with developmental delays and medical conditions. We serve babies from birth to 3 years old.
Free Preschool for qualifying families through Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP).
Click our logo for more information about GSRP!
We provide free preschool to four-year-olds in Kent County. Click here to apply online! If you have any questions, call 616-447-2409.
Contacts
Ashley Karsten
Director of Early Childhood
616-447-5683
Lindsey VanDyke
Early On Coordinator
Jaime Mueller
Director of Great Start to Quality
364-1333 x2270
Karen Lezan
Bright Beginnings Coordinator
616-365-2276
Julie Guenther
Great Start Readiness Program Supervisor
616-365-2329
