Preschool / GSRP

Fall 2018 Enrollment for Head Start and GSRP Programs begins March 1st at www.AlleganCountyPreschool.org.

Have a Preschool Question?
Lindsay Sichta (Director of Early Childhood Services) Email or call 269.512.7735

Susan Berens (Early Childhood Coordinator) Email or call 269.512.7730

Enrollment / Classroom / Location Information:

Online enrollment link - www.AlleganCountyPreschool.org

Child must be age 3 or 4 years of age by September 1, 2018. Age waivers may be accepted.
Students qualify according to State of Michigan guidelines. This is a FREE program for those who qualify.

Tuition spots will be considered only if unable to fill free spots by September.
Transportation provided for most districts.
Special needs children are encouraged to apply.

Head Start/GSRP Classroom Locations Provided Below.

Busing may be provided depending on location.

District	Location	Days	# of Classrooms
Allegan	Pine Trails Elementary 2950 Center Street Allegan, MI 49010	Monday -Thursday	2 Head Start (1/2 days) 1 GSRP (full days)
Allegan	Dawson Elementary 125 Elm Street Allegan, MI 49010	Monday-Thursday	1 GSRP (full days)
Allegan	Allegan County Tech Center 2891 116th Avenue Allegan, MI 49010	Monday-Thursday	1 Head Start (full days)
Bloomingdale	Pullman Elementary 5580 South Avenue Pullman, MI 49450	Monday-Thursday	1 Head Start (full days)
Fennville	Fennville Elementary 8 Memorial Drive Fennville, MI 49408	Monday-Thursday	3 Head Start (full days) 2 GSRP (full days)
Hopkins	Sycamore Elementary 2163 142nd Avenue Dorr, MI 49323	Monday-Thursday	2 Head Start (1 full days, 1 1/2 days) 2 GSRP (full days)
Martin	Brandon Elementary 1583 University Martin, MI 49070	Monday-Thursday	1 Head Start (full days) 1 GSRP (full days)
Otsego	Washington Street Elementary 538 Washington Street Otsego, MI 49078	Monday- Thursday	1 Head Start (1/2 days) 1 GSRP (full days)
Plainwell	Starr Elementary 601 School Drive Plainwell, MI 49080	Monday - Thursday	1 Head Start (full days) 2 GSRP (full days)
Plainwell	Cooper Elementary 7559 North 14th Street Kalamazoo, MI 49009	Monday - Thursday	1 GSRP (full days)
Wayland	Baker Elementary 507 West Sycamore Wayland, MI 49348	Monday - Thursday	No Head Start 2 GSRP (full days)

Enrollment Process:

Initial registration will take place via the online interest form. This is a free program for those who qualify.

Basic qualifications are:

   Low family income
   Diagnosed disability or developmental delay
   Severe or challenging behavior
   Primary home language other than English
   Parent(s) with low educational attainment
   Abuse/neglect of child
   Environmental risk

This Program Offers:
Preparation of young learners for success in school.
A variety of social and learning activities.

Curriculum-based experiences (HighScope).

Parent participation.

Great Start Readiness Program Children:
Benefit from a wide variety of learning experiences so that they are ready for success when they begin kindergarten.
Have opportunities to enhance their social skills through play and learning activities with children their own age.
Experience literacy with appropriate pre-reading curriculum.
Experiment with numbers and beginning math concepts.
Develop both small and large muscle skills through daily physical activities.
Are monitored quarterly on their academic progress.
Receive monthly home learning packets and free books.

GSRP Words