Great Start Readiness PreSchool Program

(4 yrs old by Dec 1)

Young 5's

(5 yrs old by Dec 1)

Our Readiness program is funded by a state grant. There is no charge to families. Our program runs from mid-September to mid-May, following the Eaton Rapids school calendar. Preschool class is Monday through Thursday from 8:45 to 11:57am.

Communication and support between family and school is vital to the success of each preschool child. There are two home visits a year, one at the beginning and one at the end of the year. We offer conference sessions twice during the year for each family to discuss the growth of their child. In addition to preschool classes and home visits, families will have the opportunity to take part in field trips, family fun nights, family enrichment sessions and volunteer help in the preschool room when possible.

Families play a vital role in the teaching and success of their preschoolers. We feel that the relationship between family and school must be built and maintained.

Children have a high quality preschool experience when curriculum is developed based upon what children are curious about and interested in. It is essential that the preschool room be organized to enhance children’s play/work. Preschool children need to be able to make choices in their play. As children create, explore and discover with a wide variety of materials, they learn.

Preschool children need to feel comfortable, safe, and accepted in order to learn. Each child deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. One of our important roles as teachers is to encourage children to value and enjoy each other’s uniqueness.

Young 5's

Children who will be five-years-old by December 1 are eligible to be enrolled in the Eaton Rapids Public Schools’ Young 5’s program. Enrollment will be determined by three factors: child’s birth date, family’s observation of child and staff/administrator’s observation of child. The program is intended for children who would benefit from another year of growth before entering a traditional kindergarten program. Young 5’s is the first year of a two-year Kindergarten experience.

The Young 5’s program runs five half days a week and meets in the afternoon. The program follows the Eaton Rapids Public School K-8 district calendar. Bus transportation is available for Young 5’s at the end of the school day to all children residing in the Eaton Rapids School District. Conferences will be held two times during the school year. Families will have the opportunity to participate in field trips, family fun nights, family enrichment sessions and may volunteer to help in the classroom.

Great Start Readiness Preschool is a State-funded kindergarten preparedness program for students who will be four by December 1. Click below to print an application. Completed applications can be returned to Julia Tanner, 912 S. Greyhound Dr., 517-663-1313 phone, 517-663-2236 fax or jtanner@erpsk12.org

Click here to print a Great Start Readiness Preschool Application (GSRP)