Great Start Collaborative
Jackson County


Ensuring a Great Start for Jackson's Children!

Early Childhood News & Features


 

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Local Preschool Programs are Now Enrolling!

Head Start and Great Start Readiness Programs county-wide are currently enrolling eligible children for the 2012 - 2013 school year. 

Not sure what type of program is right for your child? Check out the Jackson County Free Preschool Brochure.

Ready to start the application process?  Visit our Preschool Partnership page to complete an intake form.  


News & Resources


Life-Long Success

The early years of a child's life provide the physical and emotional framework that shapes individual potential.  During the early years a child's development is rapid and extensive.

Experiences in these years establish intelligence, behavioral patterns, and other personality traits that will persist throughout a lifetime.

These experiences take place in the context of family and community life molded by economic and social conditions.

The Great Start System recognizes that early childhood experiences are most profound in Five Key Areas:

Visit each of the component areas above to learn more about the local work of Jackson's Great Start Collaborative.


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Looking for Quality Child Care? Need to register for a child care provider training?

Visit Great Start Connect today


Upcoming events

May 21, 2012 5:30 PM • Lincoln School, 154 W. Clark St., Jackson, MI
May 22, 2012 10:00 AM • Family Service & Children's Aid, 330 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI 49201
May 22, 2012 6:00 PM • Family Service & Children's Aid, 330 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI 49201
May 24, 2012 12:00 PM • Dahlem Conservancy, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson, MI
May 29, 2012 10:00 AM • Family Service & Children's Aid, 330 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI 49201
May 29, 2012 6:00 PM • Family Service & Children's Aid, 330 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI 49201
June 05, 2012 10:00 AM • Family Service & Children's Aid, 330 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI 49201
June 05, 2012 6:00 PM • Family Service & Children's Aid, 330 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI 49201



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Great Start Collaborative of Jackson County     1214 Greenwood Ave, Jackson, MI  49203

Phone: 517-784-4800 / Fax: 517-784-5206