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 July 7, 2025

Early Childhood Program TypeEligible Programs StatewideMaintaining Health and SafetyReflecting on QualityEnhancing QualityEnhancing Quality – ValidatedDemonstrating QualityTotal in QI Process
Child Care & Preschool Centers39611266293111669559168.04%
Group Child Care Homes1411
6621094491088353.08%
Family Child Care Homes18231074124497715741.09%
Tribal Center126221150.00%
Tribal Home2200000.00%
Out-of-School Time550443275926528.89%
Total Programs:77693453555212392073755.55%
Total Percentages:100%44.45%7.14%27.33%11.60%9.49% 

Total Number of Participating Programs: 4,316
Total Number of Programs in Enhancing Quality or Higher: 3,761