There are ten Great Start to Quality Resource Centers across eleven regions throughout Michigan. Each Resource Center provides support programs, providers, and families with child care resources. You have access to many child care resources to improve your quality child care program even if you are not participating in Great Start to Quality. Parents and families can also visit our Resource Centers for materials they can use at home and our information on low cost or free programs in your area.
Great Start to Quality Resource Centers offer families:
- Assistance with finding quality licensed programs, for children ages 0-12, in their area.
- Information on financial assistance.
- Access to a lending library with books, CDs and other learning materials.
Great Start to Quality Resource Centers offer programs and providers:
- Coaching and consultation to support quality improvement.
- Information about training, professional development, and workforce development opportunities.
- Access to a lending library with books, CDs, and other learning materials.
- Learning kits.
You can find your local Great Start to Quality Resource Center by selecting your county or by calling 1-877-614-7328.
Central Resource Center
- Clare
- Clinton
- Eaton
- Gladwin
- Gratiot
- Ingham
- Isabella
- Midland
- Shiawassee
Northeast Resource Center
- Alcona
- Alpena
- Cheboygan
- Crawford
- Iosco
- Montmorency
- Ogemaw
- Oscoda
- Otsego
- Presque Isle
- Roscommon
Northwest Resource Center
- Antrim
- Benzie
- Charlevoix
- Emmet
- Grand Traverse
- Kalkaska
- Leelanau
- Manistee
- Missaukee
- Wexford
Southwest Resource Center
- Allegan
- Barry
- Berrien
- Calhoun
- Cass
- Kalamazoo
- St. Jospeph
- Van Buren
Upper Peninsula Resource Center
- Alger
- Baraga
- Chippewa
- Delta
- Dickinson
- Gogebic
- Houghton
- Iron
- Keweenaw
- Luce
- Mackinac
- Marquette
- Menominee
- Ontonagon
- Schoolcraft
Western Resource Center
- Ionia
- Lake
- Mason
- Mecosta
- Montcalm
- Muskegon
- Newaygo
- Oceana
- Osceola
- Ottawa
Effective February 25, 2024, Michigan has removed the requirement to work with the Office of Child Support to receive help paying for child care. Check to see if you are now eligible!