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

4 August
- Free Car Seat Safety Check - Great Start Family Coalition 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  
  Free Car Seat Safety Check - Great Start Family Coalition
  
  Date: Tue Aug 4
  
  Time: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  
  Location: Owosso Police Department, 100 S Water St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
  
  Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
  
  National Night Out
  August 4, 2026
  Owosso Public Safety
  202 S. Water Street
  Register for a free car seat safety check by calling the
  SRESD at 989-725-2581.
  Time slots are from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Please allow approximately
  15 minutes per car seat.

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