Great Start Collaborative
Mission
All children in Shiawassee County will be safe, healthy, and eager to succeed in school and in life.
Michigan Early Childhood Outcomes
Children are born healthy.
Children are healthy, thriving, and developmentally on track from birth to third grade.
Children are developmentally ready to succeed in school at time of school entry.
Children are prepared to succeed in fourth grade and beyond by reading proficiently by the end of third grade.
The Great Start Collaborative Team
Continues the work of creating a seamless Early Childhood System that includes all local agencies and organizations, including private and public services agencies, faith based organizations, businesses, and parents.
* Great Start Collaborative materials are funded through a grant provided by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential.
Contact Great Start Shiawassee
Join Us!
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8 January
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Life with Preschoolers - Byron 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLife with Preschoolers - ByronDate: Wed Jan 8Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Byron Elementary School, 401 Maple St, Byron, MI 48418, USACalendar: 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 989-725-2581or 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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15 January
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Life with Preschoolers - Byron 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLife with Preschoolers - ByronDate: Wed Jan 15Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Byron Elementary School, 401 Maple St, Byron, MI 48418, USACalendar: 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 989-725-2581or 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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22 January
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Life with Preschoolers - Byron 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLife with Preschoolers - ByronDate: Wed Jan 22Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Byron Elementary School, 401 Maple St, Byron, MI 48418, USACalendar: 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 989-725-2581or 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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28 January
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Wellness at the Y - Great Start Family Coalition Meeting 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMWellness at the Y - Great Start Family Coalition MeetingDate: Tue Jan 28Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Shiawassee Family YMCA, 515 W Main St, Owosso, MI 48867, USACalendar: Great Start ShiawasseeJoin 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
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29 January
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Life with Preschoolers - Byron 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLife with Preschoolers - ByronDate: Wed Jan 29Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Byron Elementary School, 401 Maple St, Byron, MI 48418, USACalendar: 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 989-725-2581or 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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5 February
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Life with Preschoolers - Durand 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLife with Preschoolers - DurandDate: Wed Feb 5Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Bertha Neal Elementary School, 930 W Main St, Durand, MI 48429, USACalendar: 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 989-725-2581or 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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12 February
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Life with Preschoolers - Durand 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLife with Preschoolers - DurandDate: Wed Feb 12Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Bertha Neal Elementary School, 930 W Main St, Durand, MI 48429, USACalendar: 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 989-725-2581or 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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