GSRP (4-year-olds)
GSRP/Head Start
There are several tuition free and low cost preschool programs in Tuscola County for children 3 and 4 years of age. This is a joint preschool interest form for Tuscola GSRP and Head Start. Please complete the attached intake form to indicate interest in programming. A copy of your child's birth certificate and proof of family income will be needed in order to move forward with possible preschool placement.
Preschool placement is based on a child’s age, family income, child’s eligibility factors, and availability of programming.
- Online Form - includes a few short sections asking you to share information about your child and family.
- 2025-2026 Intake Form
Our Staff
Q & A
This is to hopefully answer some commonly asked questions about the Great Start Readiness Program (G.S.R.P.) or more commonly referred to as Cass City's Early Childhood Four-Year Old Program (EC).
What is the Early Childhood Program?
It is a program funded from an allocation grant from the Michigan Department of Education to develop a preschool program that serves eligible four-year-old children
Who may qualify for this program?
Any four-year-old with a birthday on or between December 2, 2008 and December 1, 2009 that reside in the Cass City School District
When does the program meet?
The program meets Monday through Thursday, either morning or afternoon; from approximately mid-September until mid-May
Where does the program meet?
The program is located in the Early Childhood Center
Why doesn't everyone who applies get in?
- The state only allocates money for a certain number of students each year;
- Students are then chosen in the following order:
- The highest eligible student (currently, 20 total spaces)
- Students who are eligible, but all positions have been filled,- - -these students are offered the first tuition spaces
- "Tuition only" spaces are usually available (has varied from 0-14 spaces each year) and will be granted on a "first-come, first-served " basis
How do I apply?
Fill out an application, and submit it to the director as soon as they are available---any tuition spaces that may be available will be filled on a "first-come, first-served" basis
Eligible applicants must send income verification with their application. (e.g. W-2 form, food stamp or FIP number, etc.)
