There are ten Great Start to Quality Resource Centers across Michigan. Each Resource Center provides support programs, child care business owners, and early childhood educators with coaching, training, and 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.
Great Start to Quality Resource Centers offers:
- Coaching to support quality improvement.
- Training and individualized professional development.
You can find your local Great Start to Quality Resource Center by selecting your county or by calling 1-877-614-7328.
Region 1 – Upper Peninsula Region
- Alger
- Baraga
- Chippewa
- Delta
- Dickinson
- Gogebic
- Houghton
- Iron
- Keweenaw
- Luce
- Mackinac
- Marquette
- Menominee
- Ontonagon
- Schoolcraft
Region 2 – Northwest Region
- Antrim
- Benzie
- Charlevoix
- Emmet
- Grand Traverse
- Kalkaska
- Leelanau
- Manistee
- Missaukee
- Wexford
Region 3 – Northeast Region
- Alcona
- Alpena
- Cheboygan
- Crawford
- Iosco
- Montmorency
- Ogemaw
- Oscoda
- Otsego
- Presque Isle
- Roscommon
Region 4 – West Michigan Region
- Allegan
- Barry
- Ionia
- Kent
- Lake
- Mason
- Mecosta
- Montcalm
- Muskegon
- Newaygo
- Oceana
- Osceola
- Ottawa
Region 5 – East Central Michigan Region
- Arenac
- Bay
- Clare
- Gladwin
- Gratiot
- Isabella
- Midland
- Saginaw
Region 9 – Southeast Michigan Region
- Hillsdale
- Jackson
- Lenawee
- Livingston
- Monroe
- Washtenaw
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!