The Great Start to Quality East Central Resource Center provides resources, supports and services for Mid-Michigan childcare providers/programs and families in Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland and Saginaw counties. Our services include but are not limited to:
- A team of highly experienced Quality Improvement Coaches to support Early Learning Childhood programs both home and center based, to provide high-quality care to children and families.
- Navigating the Great Start to Quality Recognition and Improvement system.
- Creating, managing and completing quality improvement plans.
- Annual Infant Toddler Conference.
- Opportunities for childcare educators to network through various groups and trainings.
- Infant Toddler Specialist to support infant toddler care and facilitate the Infant – Toddler Learning Community (ITLC).
East Central Michigan Resource Center Staff
| Julie Bash, Program Director Eastern Region bashj@sisd.cc | ||
| Kris Walko, Quality Improvement Consultant Arenac, Bay and Saginaw kwalko@sisd.cc | ||
| Shannon Thompson, Quality Improvement Consultant/Infant Toddler Specialist Genesee County sthompson1@sisd.cc | ||
| Jennifer McClain, Quality Improvement Specialist Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, and St. Clair jmcclain@sisd.cc | ||
| Joani Liesen, Quality Improvement Specialist Genesee County jliesen@sisd.cc | ||
| Rosanna Keller, Quality Improvement Specialist Arenac, Bay, Saginaw and Tuscola rkeller@sisd.cc | ||
| Ellexis Brooks, Program Secretary ebrooks@sisd.cc |
Contact Us!
If you have additional questions or need help, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Saginaw Intermediate School District
3933 Barnard Rd, Saginaw, MI 48603
gsqeastcentral@sisd.cc
989-399-7453
877-614-7328 (toll free)
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!