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 Director 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.

Great Start Event Calendar

29 September
- Pizza in the Park - Great Start 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  Pizza in the Park - Great Start
  
  Date: Tue Sep 29
  
  Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  Location: Bentley Park, 623 S Shiawassee St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
  
  Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
  
  Register directly at https://bit.ly/ShiawasseeFamily
  
  September 29, 2026
  
  Bentley Park
  
  623 S Shiawassee St, Owosso
  
  5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
19 October
- Parent Cafe: Cup of Calm 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
  
  Parent Cafe: Cup of Calm
  
  Date: Mon Oct 19
  
  Time: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
  
  Location: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
  
  Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
  
  October 19th from 10:30 - Noon
  SRESD Early Childhood Center, 114 West North St., Owosso
  Free with RSVP at bit.ly/4itgaAZ
  Relax around a table with other parents and caregivers with coffee, tea and light refreshments.
  Supervised care for children is available.

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