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Free Pre-K

Michigan's Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is available to RCS children who turn 4 years old by Dec. 1 of that school year. This free, nationally ranked program helps prepare children for kindergarten. For assistance, call 844-456-5437.


Registration begins at the county level through Michiagn Early Childhood Connect (MiECC). Please note, this is a multi-phase process coordinatored between the county and our early childhood program.

PreK4All-GSRP-OS

Enrollment Priorities and Timeline

Date Range

Enrollment Group

Details

New families can submit an application beginning January 5, 2026. The chart below identifies the date when a family can move from application to enrolled by a program. 

January 5, 2026

Priority Enrollment

Enroll children up to 400% FPL who will be four years old by September 1, 2026.

March 1, 2026

Expanded Enrollment

Enroll children up to 750% FPL who will be four years old by December 1, 2026.

May 1, 2026

All Documented Income

Enroll children at any income who will be four years old by December 1, 2026 up to the estimated allocation of slots the program has available to fill.

August 1, 2026

Final Enrollment Phase

Families that prefer not to self-report income on the application and those who are out of district will be able to enroll in the program if spots remain.

 

Enrollment Plan 

Procedure

Phase One: 

Apply for GSRP/ PreK for All

Parents must complete the application at the following link: https://version4.miecc.org/CaregiverPortal/63

Required Uploads:

  • Proof of age (child must be four years old on or before December 1, 2026)
  • Proof of residence
 

Phase Two: 

Program-Specific Application

Following the initial application, families will complete a program-specific application. This process supports families in preparing for a successful start to preschool and may include:

  • Immunization records and physical examination
  • Child Information Record
  • Free and Reduced Meal Family Application

 

Household Size

Annual Income*

*26-27 Guidelines

 

January 5, 2026

400% FPL

March 1, 2026

750% FPL

1

$ 63,840

$ 119,700

2

$ 86,560

$ 162,300

3

$ 109,280

$ 204,900

4

$ 132,000

$ 247,900

5

$ 154,720

$ 290,100

6

$ 177,440

$ 332,700

7

$ 200,160

$ 375,300

8

$ 222,880

$ 417,900