The Great Start to Quality South Central Region Resource Center provides resources, supports and services for Mid-Michigan childcare providers/programs and families in Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties. Our services include but are not limited to:
Early Childhood Educators
- 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.
- Creating, managing and completing quality improvement plans.
- Opportunities for educators to network through various groups and trainings.
- Professional Development (training) offered through MiRegistry.org in various modalities: virtual, in person, hybrid, and correspondence and informal professional learning communities.
- Infant Toddler Specialist to support infant toddler care and facilitate the Infant- Toddler Learning Community (ITLC).
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!