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

Early Childhood Coordinators

Support to Early Childhood

These materials are funded through a grant provided by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential.

Shiawassee County Community Calendar

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Great Start Event Calendar

  • 25 February
    • Yes Baby! Baby Sign Language - Great Start Shiawassee Family Coalition Meeting
      Date: Tue Feb 25
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Based on the book Yes, Baby! Baby Signing: 25 Key Words to Sign Together. Families with infants, toddlers, and non-verbal children may benefit the most from this meeting.  Free copy of Yes, Baby! for participants while supplies last.

      Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/3X40vgo or by calling 989-743-3471.

      Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the Month from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Dinner is served at 5:30, discussion starts at 6pm. Tot watch is available.
  • 26 February
    • Life with Preschoolers - Durand
      Date: Wed Feb 26
      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.

  • 5 March
    • Life with Preschoolers - Perry
      Date: Wed Mar 5
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Perry Elementary School, 401 N Watkins St, Perry, MI 48872, 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 March
    • Life with Preschoolers - Perry
      Date: Wed Mar 12
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Perry Elementary School, 401 N Watkins St, Perry, MI 48872, 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.

  • 19 March
    • Life with Preschoolers - Perry
      Date: Wed Mar 19
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Perry Elementary School, 401 N Watkins St, Perry, MI 48872, 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.

  • 25 March
    • Literacy Night - Great Start Family Coalition Meeting
      Date: Tue Mar 25
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North 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 served at 5:30.  Tot watch is provided.

      Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/3X40vgo
  • 26 March
    • Life with Preschoolers - Perry
      Date: Wed Mar 26
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Perry Elementary School, 401 N Watkins St, Perry, MI 48872, 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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