Finding Quality Child Care
Great Start to Quality
Great Start to Quality makes it easy for you to identify quality child care & preschools, helping you get the best for your child and the most for your money. Their helpful website allows you to search for and compare early childhood programs and providers. Their "Star Rating" program ranks providers on a scale of 1 to 5 stars based on state quality standards for safety, care, professionalism and early learning.
Search for Quality Child Care
Great Start to Quality is your one-stop resource to see quality ratings of all licensed and registered child care & preschool providers in Michigan. Free and available 24/7, GSQ.org helps you find the best child care possible for you and your child. Use the zip-code search to find care near your home, and you can even search for providers who accept payments from the state or children with special needs (everything from a peanut allergy to handicap-accessible play areas).
Chid Care Subsidy
If you cannot afford child care, payment assistance is available. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) through the state of Michigan has resources online to help you understand if you're eligible, how to apply, and how to select the right provider.
