Child Care & Early Education
Look here for information about child care, infant/toddler programs, and pre k programs. Information about free or low cost programs is also provided.
Great Start to Quality Child Care and Preschool Search Tool
Head Start and Great Start Readiness Programs through NMCAA
Northern Michigan Community Action Agency offers free pre k programs through Head Start and the Great Start Readiness Program.
Help Me Grow (Personalized Support):
Michigan Free PreSchool Information
Michigan offers two free preschool programs to eligible families – Head Start and the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP). The Great Start to Quality website describes these programs, helps you search for the programs in your area, and connects you to the relevant application form.
Northwest Michigan Free Preschool Options Application
Use this application to learn about and apply for state and federally funded programs in the Grand Traverse area, like GSRP, Early Head Start and Head Start, designed to provide high-quality early learning at no cost to eligible families. Once you submit this application, a staff member from Northern Michigan Community Action Agency will contact you.
TCAPS Tuition-Based Preschool Options
TCAPS offers free and tuition-based preschool for 3-5 year olds. Learn about and apply for tuition-based preschool programs offered by Traverse City Area Public Schools.