Great Start to Quality Participation Data
Licensed programs and providers in Michigan participate in Great Start to Quality’s quality process on a voluntary basis. The number of programs who choose to participate and have a Quality Level are updated on a monthly basis. Participation is defined as Reflection on Quality or beyond.
Great Start to Quality Program Participation as of January 2, 2026
| Early Childhood Program Type | Eligible Programs Statewide | Maintaining Health and Safety | Reflecting on Quality | Enhancing Quality | Enhancing Quality – Validated | Demonstrating Quality | Total in QI Process |
| Child Care & Preschool Centers | 3963 | 1296 | 290 | 1102 | 690 | 685 | 69.82% |
| Group Child Care Homes | 1388 | 643 | 93 | 452 | 102 | 98 | 53.67% |
| Family Child Care Homes | 1811 | 1072 | 110 | 492 | 75 | 62 | 40.81% |
| Tribal Center | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.00% |
| Tribal Home | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Out-of-School Time | 596 | 428 | 57 | 79 | 27 | 5 | 28.19% |
| Total Programs: | 7772 | 3347 | 552 | 2127 | 895 | 851 | 56.94% |
| Total Percentages: | 100% | 43.06% | 7.10% | 27.37% | 11.52% | 10.95% |
Total Number of Participating Programs: 4,425
Total Number of Programs in Enhancing Quality or Higher: 3,873
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