The Great Start to Quality Southeast Resource Center serves Branch, Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe and Washtenaw counties. We have Quality Improvement staff in local offices who are happy to help you! Our Resource Center helps families find child care in Southeast Michigan and supports local providers with improving their program.
| Branch and Hillsdale County: This is a remote office. Phone: (517) 797-4326 |
| Jackson County: 306 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson, MI 49201 Phone: (517) 817-0820 |
| Lenawee County: 1040 S. Winter St., Suite 1041, Adrian, MI 49221 Phone: 517-682-5460 |
| Livingston County: 9525 Highland Road, Howell, MI 48843 Phone: (810) 991-1186 |
| Monroe County: 28 S. Macomb St., Suite B, Monroe, MI 48161 Phone: (734) 243-7451 |
| Washtenaw County: 3941 Research Park Dr., Suite C, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Phone: (734) 975-1840 |
Our Team
| Resource Center Director: Brooke Rains Phone: (734) 249-5102 or br@childcarenetwork.org |
| Branch and Hillsdale County: Kristy Wood Quality Improvement Specialist and Coach Infant & Toddler Specialist Phone: (517) 797-4326 or kwood@childcarenetwork.org |
| Jackson County: Jade Teachy Quality Improvement Specialist and Coach Phone: (734) 249-5105 or jadet@childcarenetwork.org Liz Colegrove Quality Improvement Coach and Infant & Toddler Specialist Phone: (517) 315-7517 or lcolegrove@childcarenetwork.org |
| Lenawee County: Julie Aramian Quality Improvement Specialist and Coach Phone: 517-682-5257 or juliea@childcarenetwork.org Liz Colegrove Quality Improvement Coach and Infant & Toddler Specialist Phone: (517) 315-7517 lcolegrove@childcarenetwork.org |
| Livingston County: Jessica Bustos Quality Improvement Specialist and Coach Phone: (810) 991-1186 or jbustos@childcarenetwork.org |
| Washtenaw County: Caitlin Fazio Quality Improvement Specialist Phone: (517) 234-4447 or cfazio@childcarenetwork.org Christina Proffitt Quality Improvement Specialist and Coach (734) 249-5111 or cproffitt@childcarenetwork.org Jade Teachy Quality Improvement Specialist and Coach (734) 249-5105 or jadet@childcarenetwork.org |
Lending Library
The Great Start to Quality Southeast Resource Center offers lending libraries with a variety of resources for families and early learning professionals, such as:
- Books for children, families and providers
- Resource kits
- Activity backpacks
We welcome you to contact us directly for information or to schedule a time to visit our library, or visit our website.
Community Partners & Resources
We work with many people and organizations in the community to provide you, your family and your program with the resources you need to help your family and children succeed.
Professional Development
There are professional development trainings available throughout the state. You can search for a training near you or about a specific subject through MiRegistry.
Contact us!
If you have additional questions or need help, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Child Care Network
3941 Research Park Dr.
Suite C
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
734-975-1840
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!