Grants OK’d for pre-schools

The start of a new school year is often an exciting time for families as kids look forward to connecting with classmates and parents seek relief with school day routines.

This year, the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP) has worked to expand preschool opportunities by lifting income factors and expanded preschool eligibility for 4-year-olds, helping many more families access free early education programming.

In June, MiLEAP awarded $8.7 million in Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) grants to help fund new classrooms, staff recruitment, training and facility improvements, as well as expand access to high-quality preschool to more children as the state makes progress toward its Pre-K for all goal.