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

  • 24 February
    • Cup of Calm: Finding Your Village - Great Start Shiawassee Family Coalition
      Date: Tue Feb 24
      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 for parent conversations on self-care and finding new friends on Tuesday, February 24th.

      Dinner is served at 5:30, discussion starts at 6 pm. Supervised care is available.

      Register directly at https://bit.ly/ShiawasseeFamily

      Great Start Family Coalition - helping parents have a voice in key early childhood decisions, while building lasting friendships, and ensuring every child has a great start!
  • 4 March
    • Play to Learn Playgroup - Great Start Shiawassee
      Date: Wed Mar 4
      Time: 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: Louise Peacock Elementary School, 485 E McArthur St, Corunna, MI 48817, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Full

      Registration Opens Wednesday, February 11
      For families and children ages 0-5
      To register 989-743-8848
  • 7 March
    • Infant, Child, & Adult CPR/AED/First Aid Training - SRESD
      Date: Sat Mar 7
      Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: Shiawassee RESD College and Career Readiness Center, 201 E Washington Ave, Vernon, MI 48476, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Call to Register 989-725-2581
  • 11 March
    • Play to Learn Playgroup - Great Start Shiawassee
      Date: Wed Mar 11
      Time: 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: Louise Peacock Elementary School, 485 E McArthur St, Corunna, MI 48817, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Full

      Registration Opens Wednesday, February 11
      For families and children ages 0-5
      To register 989-743-8848
  • 17 March
    • Play to Learn Playgroup - Great Start Shiawassee
      Date: Tue Mar 17
      Time: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
      Location: Morrice Area Elementary School, 111 Mason St, Morrice, MI 48857, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Full Registration Opens Wednesday, February 11 For children 0-5 Questions 517-625-3141
  • 18 March
    • Play to Learn Playgroup - Great Start Shiawassee
      Date: Wed Mar 18
      Time: 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: Louise Peacock Elementary School, 485 E McArthur St, Corunna, MI 48817, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Full

      Registration Opens Wednesday, February 11
      For families and children ages 0-5
      To register 989-743-8848
  • 20 March
    • Play to Learn Playgroup - Great Start Shiawassee
      Date: Fri Mar 20
      Time: 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: Byron Elementary School, 401 Maple St, Byron, MI 48418, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Full

      Registration Opens Wednesday, February 11
      For families and children ages 0-5
      To register 810-266-6323

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