Great Start Shiawassee

Early Childhood Education provides programs and services within Shiawassee County designed to promote school readiness of all children, birth through age 5.

This is accomplished by:

High quality education and care within the home, classroom, and community
Supporting parental involvement in education through interagency collaboration, parent education, and opportunities for family activities
Connecting families with community resources

Executive Director of Early Childhood Services

Tara Agnew Early Childhood/ Special Education Supervisor Title IX Coordinator 989-725-2581, ext. 2118 Send an Email
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Early Childhood Coordinators

Courtney Herrick Great Start Collaborative Coordinator 989-725-2581, ext. 2112 Send an Email
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Stephanie Janzen Great Start Readiness Program Early Childhood Contact 989-743-3471, ext. 2130 Send an Email
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Support to Early Childhood

Leanne Arnst Educational Support to Early Childhood Programs 989-725-2581, ext. 2111 Send an Email
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Lisa Fox Educational Support to Early Childhood Programs 989-743-3471, ext. 2110 Send an Email
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These materials are funded through a grant provided by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential.

Shiawassee County Community Calendar

Selected Month

Little boy with magnifying glass looking for preschool

Great Start Event Calendar

8 January
- Life with Preschoolers - Byron 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  Life with Preschoolers - Byron
  
  Date: Wed Jan 8
  
  Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  Location: Byron Elementary School, 401 Maple St, Byron, MI 48418, USA
  
  Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
  A 4-Session Family Discussion Group
  Free for Great Start Readiness Program Preschool Families
  Discussions:
  Consistent routines
  Positive discipline
  Communication skills
  Connected relationships
  Handling stress and time challenges
  ...much more!
  
  Register by calling 989-725-2581
  or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers
  We are able to offer drop in supervised care for your children ages 2-12 in a classroom close to the class. Meals will also be provided to both children and adults.
15 January
- Life with Preschoolers - Byron 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  Life with Preschoolers - Byron
  
  Date: Wed Jan 15
  
  Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  Location: Byron Elementary School, 401 Maple St, Byron, MI 48418, USA
  
  Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
  A 4-Session Family Discussion Group
  Free for Great Start Readiness Program Preschool Families
  Discussions:
  Consistent routines
  Positive discipline
  Communication skills
  Connected relationships
  Handling stress and time challenges
  ...much more!
  
  Register by calling 989-725-2581
  or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers
  We are able to offer drop in supervised care for your children ages 2-12 in a classroom close to the class. Meals will also be provided to both children and adults.
22 January
- Life with Preschoolers - Byron 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  Life with Preschoolers - Byron
  
  Date: Wed Jan 22
  
  Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  Location: Byron Elementary School, 401 Maple St, Byron, MI 48418, USA
  
  Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
  A 4-Session Family Discussion Group
  Free for Great Start Readiness Program Preschool Families
  Discussions:
  Consistent routines
  Positive discipline
  Communication skills
  Connected relationships
  Handling stress and time challenges
  ...much more!
  
  Register by calling 989-725-2581
  or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers
  We are able to offer drop in supervised care for your children ages 2-12 in a classroom close to the class. Meals will also be provided to both children and adults.
28 January
- Wellness at the Y - Great Start Family Coalition Meeting 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  Wellness at the Y - Great Start Family Coalition Meeting
  
  Date: Tue Jan 28
  
  Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  Location: Shiawassee Family YMCA, 515 W Main St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
  
  Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
  
  Join us at our next meeting to enjoy dinner and conversation with other parents. Meetings are held on the last Tuesdays of the month with dinner being served at 5:30. Tot watch is provided.
  
  RSVP at https://bit.ly/3X40vgo
29 January
- Life with Preschoolers - Byron 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  Life with Preschoolers - Byron
  
  Date: Wed Jan 29
  
  Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  Location: Byron Elementary School, 401 Maple St, Byron, MI 48418, USA
  
  Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
  A 4-Session Family Discussion Group
  Free for Great Start Readiness Program Preschool Families
  Discussions:
  Consistent routines
  Positive discipline
  Communication skills
  Connected relationships
  Handling stress and time challenges
  ...much more!
  
  Register by calling 989-725-2581
  or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers
  We are able to offer drop in supervised care for your children ages 2-12 in a classroom close to the class. Meals will also be provided to both children and adults.
5 February
- Life with Preschoolers - Durand 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  Life with Preschoolers - Durand
  
  Date: Wed Feb 5
  
  Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  Location: Bertha Neal Elementary School, 930 W Main St, Durand, MI 48429, USA
  
  Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
  A 4-Session Family Discussion Group
  Free for Great Start Readiness Program Preschool Families
  Discussions:
  Consistent routines
  Positive discipline
  Communication skills
  Connected relationships
  Handling stress and time challenges
  ...much more!
  
  Register by calling 989-725-2581
  or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers
  We are able to offer drop in supervised care for your children ages 2-12 in a classroom close to the class. Meals will also be provided to both children and adults.
12 February
- Life with Preschoolers - Durand 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  Life with Preschoolers - Durand
  
  Date: Wed Feb 12
  
  Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  Location: Bertha Neal Elementary School, 930 W Main St, Durand, MI 48429, USA
  
  Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
  A 4-Session Family Discussion Group
  Free for Great Start Readiness Program Preschool Families
  Discussions:
  Consistent routines
  Positive discipline
  Communication skills
  Connected relationships
  Handling stress and time challenges
  ...much more!
  
  Register by calling 989-725-2581
  or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers
  We are able to offer drop in supervised care for your children ages 2-12 in a classroom close to the class. Meals will also be provided to both children and adults.

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