Need Free PreK for your 4-year-old?

The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is Michigan’s free PreK program for eligible four-year-olds. Ranked #1 in the U.S., it’s a safe place where children learn how to get along with others, share, take turns, and make friends. Math, reading, and thinking skills are taught every day through fun, hands-on activities. GSRP will help make sure your child is ready for kindergarten and beyond.

Flint Community Schools' Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is a high-quality, state-funded preschool program designed to prepare four-year-olds for success in kindergarten and beyond. Our GSRP classrooms provide a nurturing, play-based learning environment that fosters academic readiness, social-emotional growth, and essential early childhood development.

The program emphasizes hands-on, interactive learning experiences that build foundational literacy, math, problem-solving, and communication skills. Scholars develop curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning through structured activities and child-led exploration. Additionally, our highly qualified educators focus on fostering positive social interactions, emotional regulation, and cooperative play, ensuring children are prepared for school's academic and social aspects.

Join us on this exciting journey and become part of a school district focused on building a brighter future for all. Enroll your child today in Flint Community Schools, where every possibility is within reach!

For more information about Flint Community Schools' Early Childhood office, call (810) 767-8018 or click the button below to email the Early Childhood program.

Beginning the fall of 2024, all four-year-olds in Michigan will be eligible for free, high-quality PreK education provided in partnership with Genesee ISD.

Flint Community Schools welcomes you and your child to join our esteemed Great Start Readiness (GSRP) Pre-K program. As advocates for early childhood education, we are delighted to offer a comprehensive full-day program, Monday through Thursday, specially crafted for students aged four (4) by September 1st.

Children who participate in a high-quality early childhood program in the year or two before kindergarten are more academically, socially, and emotionally prepared for school. Research shows that children who receive a high-quality preschool experience demonstrate significant developmental advantages compared to peers from similar backgrounds who do not. GSRP offers a rich, play-based curriculum grounded in developmentally appropriate practices, setting the foundation for success in kindergarten and beyond. Through GSRP, children are given the support they need to thrive in school and life.

Families enrolled in GSRP also benefit from resources such as family engagement opportunities, developmental assessments, and access to community services that support early childhood development. We aim to provide every child with a strong, well-rounded foundation for lifelong learning.

What is PreK for All? 🌟

PreK for All is part of Governor Whitmer’s MI-Leap initiative, a statewide effort to expand access to early childhood education. This program builds on Michigan's successful Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) and the Great Start to Quality Program, which has a proven track record of narrowing achievement gaps and preparing children for long-term success. The mission is to ensure that every child in Michigan, regardless of background or location, has access to free, full-time, high-quality PreK, emphasizing supporting families who need it most.

Research has consistently shown that attending a quality PreK program, such as those offered through GSRP, has a lasting positive impact on a child’s development and academic success. Pre-K students enter kindergarten better prepared and perform better throughout their education.

Eligibility 🌟

Children must be 4 years old on or before September 1. Provisions exist for students who will turn 4 years of age after September 2nd, but on or before December 1st.

What This Means for Families:

• Free Early Education: Four-year-olds who turn 4 by December 1 are eligible for free PreK, saving families an average of $10,000 per year.

• Quality Learning: Michigan’s PreK program is ranked #1 in the nation for its quality.

• Social Skills: Children develop essential skills like sharing, cooperation, and taking turns.

• Kindergarten Readiness: Early exposure to math, science, and reading helps children acquire key skills during a crucial period of brain development.

The program offers a FREE full day Pre-Kindergarten.

For students who are 4 years of age by September 1st. The following items are needed for enrollment:

• Birth Certificate

• Immunization Record

• Proof of Income

• Proof of Residency

• Driver’s License/ID

🌟Give your child a strong start in a high-quality, nurturing learning environment! 🌟

• Services for students four years of age

• A healthy and stimulating learning environment

• A seamless transition from Pre-K to Kindergarten

• Free dental and vision screenings

• Exciting field trips

• Nutrition program: daily breakfast, lunch, and snack

• Volunteer opportunities for parents and guardians

• Parent conferences

For more information regarding Flint Community Schools Great Start Readiness (Pre-K) program contact the Early Childhood office at (810) 767-8018 or to email Ms. Wilson click the button below,