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 August 1, 2025

Early Childhood Program TypeEligible Programs StatewideMaintaining Health and SafetyReflecting on QualityEnhancing QualityEnhancing Quality – ValidatedDemonstrating QualityTotal in QI Process
Child Care & Preschool Centers39581261277110670660868.14%
Group Child Care Homes1407
6551114471078753.45%
Family Child Care Homes18241074124496775641.28%
Tribal Center126221150.00%
Tribal Home2200000.00%
Out-of-School Time563445295925520.96%
Total Programs:77663440543211091675755.70%
Total Percentages:100%44.30%6.99%27.17%11.80%9.75% 

Total Number of Participating Programs: 4,326
Total Number of Programs in Enhancing Quality or Higher: 3,783