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

11 September
- Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
  Make Parenting A Pleasure
  
  Date: Thu Sep 11
  
  Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
  
  Location: Bryant Elementry School, 925 Hampton Ave, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
  
  Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
  Topics include:
  Self care
  Stress
  Anger management
  Communication skills
  Positive discipline
  Support emotional development
  ...much more!
  
  Register at bit.ly/4j0XOng or by calling Jennifer Babcock
  989-725-2581 x 2150
  Free Dinner & Supervised Care*
  September 11 - October 16
  Every Thursday
  5:30 - 8:00 pm
18 September
- Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
  Make Parenting A Pleasure
  
  Date: Thu Sep 18
  
  Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
  
  Location: Bryant Elementry School, 925 Hampton Ave, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
  
  Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
  Topics include:
  Self care
  Stress
  Anger management
  Communication skills
  Positive discipline
  Support emotional development
  ...much more!
  
  Register at bit.ly/4j0XOng or by calling Jennifer Babcock
  989-725-2581 x 2150
  Free Dinner & Supervised Care*
  September 11 - October 16
  Every Thursday
  5:30 - 8:00 pm
25 September
- Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
  Make Parenting A Pleasure
  
  Date: Thu Sep 25
  
  Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
  
  Location: Bryant Elementry School, 925 Hampton Ave, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
  
  Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
  Topics include:
  Self care
  Stress
  Anger management
  Communication skills
  Positive discipline
  Support emotional development
  ...much more!
  
  Register at bit.ly/4j0XOng or by calling Jennifer Babcock
  989-725-2581 x 2150
  Free Dinner & Supervised Care*
  September 11 - October 16
  Every Thursday
  5:30 - 8:00 pm
2 October
- Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
  Make Parenting A Pleasure
  
  Date: Thu Oct 2
  
  Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
  
  Location: Bryant Elementry School, 925 Hampton Ave, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
  
  Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
  Topics include:
  Self care
  Stress
  Anger management
  Communication skills
  Positive discipline
  Support emotional development
  ...much more!
  
  Register at bit.ly/4j0XOng or by calling Jennifer Babcock
  989-725-2581 x 2150
  Free Dinner & Supervised Care*
  September 11 - October 16
  Every Thursday
  5:30 - 8:00 pm
9 October
- Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
  Make Parenting A Pleasure
  
  Date: Thu Oct 9
  
  Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
  
  Location: Bryant Elementry School, 925 Hampton Ave, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
  
  Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
  Topics include:
  Self care
  Stress
  Anger management
  Communication skills
  Positive discipline
  Support emotional development
  ...much more!
  
  Register at bit.ly/4j0XOng or by calling Jennifer Babcock
  989-725-2581 x 2150
  Free Dinner & Supervised Care*
  September 11 - October 16
  Every Thursday
  5:30 - 8:00 pm
16 October
- Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
  Make Parenting A Pleasure
  
  Date: Thu Oct 16
  
  Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
  
  Location: Bryant Elementry School, 925 Hampton Ave, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
  
  Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
  Topics include:
  Self care
  Stress
  Anger management
  Communication skills
  Positive discipline
  Support emotional development
  ...much more!
  
  Register at bit.ly/4j0XOng or by calling Jennifer Babcock
  989-725-2581 x 2150
  Free Dinner & Supervised Care*
  September 11 - October 16
  Every Thursday
  5:30 - 8:00 pm

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