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Archives: Documents

Potential Warning Signs of Homelessness

A document to reference for potential warning signs of homelessness.

Online Resources on Early Childhood Care and Education

A list of online resources for early childhood education and care.

National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) Product Order Form

A copy of the form for the National Center for Homeless Education.

MiRegistry and Great Start to Quality FAQs

Find answers to commonly asked questions about MiRegistry and Great Start to Quality.

Great Start to Quality Timeline

This is a tentative timeline for improvements to Great Start to Quality based on stakeholder feedback.

Great Start to Quality Programs & Providers Brochure

The informational brochure for programs and providers about Great Start to Quality.

Great Start to Quality Parent Brochure – English

Great Start to Quality Parent and Families Brochure – Spanish

Great Start to Quality Parent and Families Brochure – Arabic

Great Start to Quality Orientation – Level 1 Training Binder

The content shared at the Great Start to Quality Orientation – Level 1 Training.
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Reflecting on Quality

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Demonstrating Quality

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This website was developed under a grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential using Child Care Development Funds (CCDF).

Effective February 25, 2024, Michigan has removed the requirement to work with the Office of Child Support to receive help paying for child care. Check to see if you are now eligible!

Looking for Free PreK?

Find free PreK for your 4-year-old! Use GSQ’s search tool to find free GSRP and Head Start programs as part of MI’s PreK for All. Learn more!

Transition to Quality Improvement Process-February 2023

Great Start to Quality is improving! Programs can learn more and get ready for the transition by checking out the new online resources as well as the timeline for getting Star rated before February 2023.  If your program has a current rating that expires between now and April 2023, you may want to take action to avoid a lapse in rating and/or subsidy.  Call 1-877-614-7328 for more information.

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All families want high-quality care for their children and child care is expensive.

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