Free Preschool Locations & Star Ratings
During the summer months, often schools have limited hours. If you cannot get through at the below locations call 906-863-5665 ext 1027 and we will get your information to the right person!
Applications for 2026-27:
Menominee Preschool Partnership Flyer
LOCATIONS
Menominee Early Childhood Center- Head Start
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906-863-7588 Evergreen School, N 1329 US Hwy 41 Menominee, MI 49858 msmeester@mdsecp.org |
One Head Start/GSRP Blend Classroom (ages 3 & 4), and a Home Visiting Program with Early Head Start 0-2
Menominee Early Learning Center (Former Central Elementary)- Now operated by Menominee County ISD
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906-352-5140 1800 18th Ave Menominee, MI 49858 dspink@mc-isd.org |
3 classrooms of full-day GSRP
1 classroom of full-day Strong Beginnings
Kidz Town Daycare Center
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715-587-5394 1610 15th Street Menominee, MI 49858 kidztownchildcarecenter@gmail.com |
1 session of full-day GSRP
Offer’s Wrap-Around Daycare (Before & After-school and on Fridays) with a cost
Stephenson Elementary
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906-753-2222 W535 River Rd Stephenson, MI 49887 sklein@stephenson.k12.mi.us |
2 classrooms of full-day GSRP
Carney-Nadeau Public School
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906-398-3052 151 US-41 N. Carney, MI 49821 mdahl@cnps.k12.mi.us |
1 classroom of full-day GSRP
North Central Elementary School
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906-498-7737 5465 W 3rd Street Hermansville, MI 49847  egudwer@ncajets.org |
1 classroom of full-day GSRP
Head Start Income Range: 0-100% federal poverty level (with some variances) Calculate your income Here.
Strong Beginnings: 101-250% federal poverty level. Calculate your income here.
Great Start Readiness Program: Free for all incomes
You can apply at any of the above locations to attend any of the above programs! If you are unsure if you qualify, Apply!
Program Descriptions:
Head Start: Federally Funded Program
Children at our centers enjoy learning to play. Various activities are available daily during structured times and discovery (free play) time, outdoor activities are included daily, weather permitting. Meals or snacks are served family-served family-style, and good nutrition and healthy habits are emphasized throughout the day. Children learn social skills and develop age-appropriate competence in language, literacy, numbers, and motor skills.
Programs are more comprehensive and able to provide more home-to-school services. They are designed to help those at the lowest poverty level and reach the highest need.
Strong Beginnings: State-Funded PILOT Program
Strong Beginnings is a pilot program for three-year-old children. This program is modeled after GSRP, listed below. The required qualified adult-to-child ratio is 1:7, with a max of 14 children in a classroom.
Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP): State-Funded Program
The Great Start Readiness Program’s purpose is to provide an atmosphere that encourages the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative growth and development of the child. The program follows the guidelines of the GSRP and the State of Michigan’s daycare licensing, to ensure the best overall learning experience for the child as a whole. The required qualified adult-to-child ratio for daycare establishments is 1:10, whereas most of our locations are still doing 1:8!
Programs are ALL levels of income above Head Start. Most of the locations are in Elementary School buildings, with one program operating within a daycare center.
Handbook for GSRP: 2024-25 GSRP Parent handbook. 22-23 GSRP Parent Handbook in Espanol
LOOKING FOR A DAYCARE or OTHER PRESCHOOL OPTIONS?
Search on Great Start to Quality HERE to find a location near you!
Updated 2-26-26