License Exempt Provider Preservice Training: Level 1 of Michigan’s Quality Development Continuum Training The License Exempt Provider Preservice Training (LEPPT) Level 1 is a seven-hour training for child care educators provided for those interested in participating in the Child Development…
MiRegistry
MiRegistry is Michigan’s professional development registry for the early childhood and schoolage workforce. It is where individuals can create an account, register for professional development offerings, and track their education and credentials. MiRegistry is also the foundation for participation in…
Resources for Families
Great Start to Quality offers a variety of early childhood education resources for families. These resources can help you understand Great Start to Quality, and help you find the best care for your child. Quality Levels Any licensed child care…
Benefits and Resources for Families
Oftentimes families are not aware of the support available to them. Great Start to Quality provides access to a network of resources to help you better support your child’s growth and education. Great Start to Quality provides you with: Great…
Professional Development
Part of having a high-quality program is continuously working on developing skills and knowledge around early childhood and child development. Great Start to Quality provides you with various resources and training to do so. Every Great Start to Quality Resource…
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Our Mission We focus on high-quality early learning experiences that build the foundation for skills children need to thrive in school and in life. To accomplish this, we offer support to strengthen Michigan’s providers of early care and education so…
Providers
Children learn so much in their first five years. By creating a safe, nurturing place for children to learn, explore their world and build relationships, you are setting the foundation for them to be successful in school, work and life.…
Finding Child Care
Finding and choosing the licensed child care, preschool or schoolage setting that is right for your child and family can be challenging. Great Start to Quality makes your search for licensed child care, preschool and schoolage only programs easier, gives…
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!