Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)

Thank you for your interest in enrolling your child at Central Academy's Preschool Program!

The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is Michigan's state-funded preschool for four-year-old children. All families in Michigan qualify for free preschool. Learn more about our school and the positive impact we can make to kick-start your child's educational journey.

Below is the first step to enrolling your child in the GSRP program:

• Four years old before December 1

Please have the following documents with you to complete the application:

• Verification of birth
• Self-reported income 
• Legal guardian's driver's license

At Central Academy, we utilize the HighScope Preschool Curriculum, which is based on more than 50 years of research in early childhood development. This curriculum aligns with national and state early learning standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework for Approaches to Learning.