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 May 1, 2025

Early Childhood Program TypeEligible Programs StatewideMaintaining Health and SafetyReflecting on QualityEnhancing QualityEnhancing Quality – ValidatedDemonstrating QualityTotal in QI Process
Child Care & Preschool Centers39781304296110872654467.22%
Group Child Care Homes1421
6761114571027552.43%
Family Child Care Homes18471107122499685140.06%
Tribal Center137221146.15%
Tribal Home2200000.00%
Out-of-School Time564449285725520.39%
Total Programs:78253545559212392267654.70%
Total Percentages:100%45.30%7.14%27.13%11.78%8.64% 

Total Number of Participating Programs: 4,280
Total Number of Programs in Enhancing Quality or Higher: 3,721