Grosse Pointe
Public School System
Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)
The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is Michigan’s state-funded preschool program for four-year-old children. The program is funded by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and administered locally by Wayne RESA.
GSRP classrooms are limited to 16 students and operate four full days per week (Monday–Thursday). The program offers a comprehensive approach that includes educational instruction, health and social services, mental health support, and opportunities for parent involvement.
Grosse Pointe Public Schools GSRP Overview
Grosse Pointe Public Schools is proud to offer a high-quality early learning experience through its GSRP program. We are committed to supporting our youngest learners and value strong partnerships with families and the community.
To be eligible, children must turn four years old by September 1 of the school year. Most families will be notified of acceptance by mid-July. If openings remain, children who turn four between September 1 and December 1 may be considered, with applications for those students accepted in late August.
Enrollment is an ongoing process throughout the school year. When classrooms reach capacity, students are prioritized based on established eligibility criteria, with consideration given to factors that may impact a child’s development or future academic success. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance. A waitlist is maintained, and openings are filled as they become available.
The Grosse Pointe Public Schools pre-kindergarten curriculum aligns with the National Early Childhood Standards and the Michigan State Board of Education’s Early Childhood Standards of Quality. Program quality is maintained through classroom observations, teacher evaluations, collaborative planning, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), student assessments, and the Program Quality Assessment (PQA) process.
To be eligible, children must turn four years old by September 1 of the school year. Most families will be notified of acceptance by mid-July. If openings remain, children who turn four between September 1 and December 1 may be considered, with applications for those students accepted in late August.
Enrollment is an ongoing process throughout the school year. When classrooms reach capacity, students are prioritized based on established eligibility criteria, with consideration given to factors that may impact a child’s development or future academic success. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance. A waitlist is maintained, and openings are filled as they become available.
The Grosse Pointe Public Schools pre-kindergarten curriculum aligns with the National Early Childhood Standards and the Michigan State Board of Education’s Early Childhood Standards of Quality. Program quality is maintained through classroom observations, teacher evaluations, collaborative planning, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), student assessments, and the Program Quality Assessment (PQA) process.
Office Information
Barnes Early Childhood Center
The parking lot is under construction please look for the entrance closest to the Fairford driveway. Families can park on Fairford, Morningside or the Star of the Sea parking lot to drop off paperwork.
20090 Morningside Dr GPW 48236
Paperwork Drop Off: 8:00am-4:00pm
Office Phone Number 313-432-3809
The Office will be closed June 12th, June 19th, July 3rd and July 6th.
Application Process and Required Documentation
Bring to Barnes Early Childhood Offices 8am-4pm
The office will be closed June 12, 19 & July 3, 6
Required documentation includes:
- Completed application form
- Legal Guardian Current Photo ID
- Child’s Proof of Birth
- Income (optional; While reporting income is not required, applications without income information will be placed on a waitlist until August 1, 2026.
- Family interview
- Child assessment
- Current Immunization
- Health Appraisal
- Child Information Record
- IEP if applicable
Children must be four (4) years old by December 1 of the school year in which they begin. Priority is given to children who turn four by September 1.
Eligibility
In addition to meeting the age requirement, priority is given to students who meet one or more GSRP eligibility factors. Those factors include low to moderate family income, diagnosed disability or identified developmental delay or foster care status.
Program Locations
- Ferry Elementary School – 748 Roslyn Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
- Maire Elementary School – 740 Cadieux Rd., Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Please note: Every effort will be made to place students in the most appropriate location; however, placement is not guaranteed.
Forms (to be completed after you start your application)
Bring to Barnes Early Childhood Offices 8am-4pm. Please do not email.
The office will be closed June 12, 19 & July 3, 6
Free and Reduced Lunch Application - Available after July 1st
