Vision:
Every child is ready to succeed in school and life.
Mission:
Every family has access to universal, comprehensive and a collaborative system of community-based early childhood programs, services and supports.
Great Start is Michigan’s nationally recognized state-wide initiative to foster school readiness and life success for young children. The Great Start Collaborative (GSC) is a partnership of parents, community leaders and other concerned citizens who work together to ensure that every child reaches her or his potential and enters Kindergarten safe, healthy, prepared for learning, and eager to succeed in school and in life. The GSC is committed to creating a system of resources and supports that assist families in providing a great start for their children.
Great Start In Your Community
Elizabeth Shephard, Coordinator
4228 Two Mile Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
P: 989-667-3280 F: 989-667-3272
Heather DuBois, Director
P: 989-386-8613 F: 989-386-3238
Alan Oman, Co-Director:
P: 989-631-5890 F: 989-488-3060
Karen Black, Coordinator
1013 South US 27 , Suite A
St. Johns, MI 48879
P: 989-224-6831
Ronda Rucker, Coordinator
311 W First St
Charlotte, MI 48813
P: 517-541-8987 F: 517-543-8016
Stephanie Cates, Director
904 Oak Drive
Greenville, MI 48838
P: 989-875-5101 x. 292
Rebecca Gettel, Director
711 E. Soper Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
P: 989-269-3485
Ken Sperber, Co-Coordinator
615 Sunset Ln
East Lansing, MI 48823
P: 517-332-6516
Cari OConnor, Director
2191 Harwood Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
P: 616-522-1412
Melissa Maeder, Co-Director
Mt. Pleasant 8CAP Office
310 W. Michigan
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
P: 989-772-0110 x. 107
Michelle Nicholson, Coordinator
2630 W. Howell Rd.
Mason, MI 48854
P: 517-244-1384
Linda DeTavernier, Coordinator
1996 W Oregon
Lapeer, MI 48846
P: 810-664-5917
Erin Lauderbach, Director
P: 989-631-5890 F: 989-631-4361
Julie Kozan, Director
3860 Fashion Square Blvd , PO Box 5679
Saginaw, MI 48603
P: 989-399-7452
Riley Alley
499 Range Road P.O. Box. 48040
Marysville, MI 48040
P: 810-455-4390
Tracy Espinoza Co-Director
Emily Brewer, Coordinator
Lori Noyer, Co-Coordinator
Don Trap, Co-Coordinator
114 W North St , Suite 2
Owosso, MI 48867
P: 989-725-2581 F: 989-725-1312
Susan Walker, Director
1054 E. Northwood
Caro, MI 48723
P: 989-550-8283
Nancy Dean, Co-Director
217 E. Sanilac Ave., Suite 2
Sandusky, MI 48471
P: 810-583-0466
