Great Start to Quality Participation Data

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.

Great Start to Quality Program Participation as of September 3, 2025

Early Childhood Program TypeEligible Programs StatewideMaintaining Health and SafetyReflecting on QualityEnhancing QualityEnhancing Quality – ValidatedDemonstrating QualityTotal in QI Process
Child Care & Preschool Centers39801277274110070562467.91%
Group Child Care Homes1410
6571064531049053.40%
Family Child Care Homes18081064120492745541.15%
Tribal Center126221150.00%
Tribal Home2200000.00%
Out-of-School Time57444395726522.13%
Total Programs:77863453543210491077855.65%
Total Percentages:100%44.35%6.95%27.02%11.69%9.99% 

Total Number of Participating Programs: 4,333
Total Number of Programs in Enhancing Quality or Higher: 3,792