Great Start Readiness Program
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The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is a state-funded free preschool program for qualifying four-year-old children.
We prepare children for kindergarten!
- Our teachers utilize a research-based curriculum that aligns with Michigan's Early Childhood Standards for Quality for Prekindergarten (ECSQ-PK).
- Our classrooms have consistent daily routines that include group activities as well as daily free choice time and outdoor play.
- There are two teachers per classroom, keeping a 1:8 ratio of adults to children.
- GSRP Teachers are highly-qualified and have degrees within the field of early childhood education.
- Children's progress is measured and reported in the areas of social-emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development. Progress in content learning areas of literacy, math, science, social studies, art, and English speaking skills are also measured and reported.
- We partner with families to create the best preschool experience possible for children.
- Kent ISD GSRP students attend school Monday through Thursday for either a full or half day, depending on the location.
- Free meals are provided daily for students.
- Some of our sites provide transportation and/or before and after school care.
Our Vision
Kent ISD GSRP children will see themselves and be seen by others as confident, capable, and motivated learners; as evidenced by meeting or exceeding kindergarten readiness standards.
GSRP Locations
Our classrooms are located in the following districts and buildings:
Byron Center
- Byron Center Early Childhood Center
Caledonia
- Duncan Lake Elementary School
- Dutton Elementary School
Cedar Springs
- Cedar Trails Elementary School
Comstock Park
- Comstock Park Head Start
- Greenridge Elementary School
Forest Hills
- Ada Elementary School
- Collins Elementary School
Grand Rapids
- Aberdeen Elementary School
- Baxter Community Center
- Brookside Elementary School
- Buchanan Elementary School
- Burton Elementary School
- CA Frost Elementary School
- Campus Elementary School
- Cesar Chavez Elementary School
- Coit Arts Academy
- Congress Elementary School
- David D. Hunting YMCA
- Dickinson Elementary School
- Early Learning Center (ELC)
- East Leonard Elementary School
- Explore and Learn Academy (SEAC)
- Gerald R. Ford Academic Center
- Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
- Grand Rapids Montessori
- Harrison Park Elementary School
- Henry Head Start
- Hope Academy Charter School
- Ken-O-Sha Elementary School
- Kent Hills Elementary School
- MLK Elementary School
- Mulick Park Elementary School
- New Branches Charter Academy
- North Park Montessori Early Childhood Center at Wellerwood
- Palmer Elementary School
- Ridgemoor Park Montessori
- River City Scholars Charter School
- San Juan Diego (La Escuelita)
- SECOM
- Shawmut Hills Elementary School
- Sherwood Park Global Studies Academy
- Sibley Elementary School
- Southwest Community Campus
- Steepletown
- Stocking Elementary School
- Sylvan Head Start
- United Methodist Community House
- Yankee Clipper Library
- West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science Charter School
Godfrey Lee
- Godfrey Lee Early Childhood Center
Godwin Heights
- South Godwin Elementary
- South Godwin Head Start
Grandville
- Central Elementary
- East Elementary
- Visser YMCA
Kelloggsville
- Kelloggsville Early Childhood Center
Kenowa Hills
- AppleTree Early Care and Preschool
- Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Kent City
- Kent City Elementary School
Kentwood
- AppleTree Early Care and Preschool
- Hamilton Early Childhood Center
- Kentwood Head Start
Lowell
- Bushnell Elementary School
Northview
- Plainfield Head Start
- West Oakview Elementary School
Rockford
- Meadow Ridge Elementary School
- Rainbow Child Center
Sparta
- Ridgeview Elementary School
- White Early Childhood Center
Thornapple-Kellogg
- Thornapple-Kellogg Learning Center
Wyoming
- Huntington Woods Early Childhood Center
- Rogers Lane
- Rogers Lane Head Start
Visit Success Starts Early to learn how to help your child reach their highest potential!
Children's Special Health Care Services
A message from the Kent County Health Department regarding Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) - a program that helps families with children who have special health care needs navigate and access the medial resources, health education and supports their child needs.
For more information, see the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services website.
