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 1046 and we will get your information to the right person!
Menominee Early Childhood Center- Head Start
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906-863-7588 Evergreen School, N 1329 US Hwy 41 Menominee, MI 49858 mheslip@mdsecp.org Star Rating-5 |
1 GSRP Classroom, Multiple Head Start Classrooms (ages 3 & 4), and a Home Visiting Program with Early Head Start 0-2
Central Elementary School
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906-863-3605 1800 18th Ave Menominee, MI 49858 dspink@mc-isd.org Star Rating-5 |
1 session of full-day GSRP
Carney-Nadeau Public School
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906-639-2000 151 US-41 N. Carney, MI 49821 mdahl@cnps.k12.mi.us Star Rating–5 |
1 session of FULL day GSRP
Stephenson Elementary
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906-753-2222 W535 River Rd Stephenson, MI 49887 sklein@mc-isd.org Star Rating—5 |
1 session of FULL day GSRP
Program Criteria:
Programs are income and risk factor-based. Once all children with eligibility criteria get into a program we take “above-income” families on a tuition basis!
Calculate your income Here.
Head Start Income Range: 0-100% federal poverty level (with some variances)
Great Start Readiness Program Income Range: 101-250% federal poverty level (tuition for those above)
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. A wide variety of activities are available daily during both 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, 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.
Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP): State-Funded Program
The Great Start Readiness Program’s purpose is to provide an atmosphere that encourages social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative growth and development of the child. The program follows the guidelines within that of the GSRP, and the State of Michigan’s daycare licensing, to ensure the best overall learning experience for the child as a whole. Required qualified adult to child ratio for daycare establishments is 1:10, whereas the requirement is 1:8 (one adult for every 8 children).
Programs are for the next levels of income above Head Start. They provide less home-to-school services than Head Start due to less staff. Most of the locations are in Elementary School buildings at this time.
Handbook for GSRP: 20-21 Handbook
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Updated 9/28/21