Smiling girl with hair puffs in the GSRP pre-K program at Dudley Early Learning Center, Battle Creek, MI

GSRP

4 Years (By December 1st)
Free State Pre-K That Truly Prepares Your Child For Kindergarten

Why Parents Love This Program

A 1:10 ratio — better than Michigan's standard of 1:12 — in every GSRP classroom
Optional before- and after-care add-on keeps your schedule flexible
Brightwheel daily updates keep you connected to your child's day
Healthy, tasty meals and snacks keep learners fueled up for daily discoveries

A Day in This Program

Picture Your Child’s Day

MORNING
The day starts with arrival, breakfast, and greeting time, followed by large-group music and movement, then a full hour of child-led Work Time.
Laughing preschooler in a cowboy hat playing with a friend in the GSRP pre-K program at Dudley Early Learning Center, Battle Creek, MI
Smiling boy peeking out of a playground tunnel in the GSRP pre-K program at Dudley Early Learning Center, Battle Creek, MI
MIDDAY
After outdoor time, lunch, and a Recall Time to talk through the morning’s discoveries, children move into small group learning.
AFTERNOON
The afternoon brings more outdoor time and a snack before dismissal — with before- and after-care available for families who need it.
Two preschoolers holding hands outside in the GSRP pre-K program at Dudley Early Learning Center, Battle Creek, MI

A Free Bridge Straight Into Kindergarten

Every GSRP family registered for BCPS kindergarten gets access to our free, six-week Kindergarten Success summer program — a head start that helps your child walk into their first day of kindergarten ready and confident.
Teacher hugging a smiling preschooler in the GSRP pre-K program at Dudley Early Learning Center, Battle Creek, MI

Teachers Trained In HighScope, Invested In Your Child

Our GSRP teachers are background-checked, CPR and First Aid-certified, and trained in the HighScope approach. They know exactly what kindergarten readiness looks like — because they’re the ones helping your child get there.

See How Free Pre-K Becomes A Head Start On Kindergarten

GSRP | 4 Years (By December 1st)

Free State Pre-K That Truly Prepares Your Child For Kindergarten


Why Parents Love This Program

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A Day in This Program

Picture Your Child's Day

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The day starts with arrival, breakfast, and greeting time, followed by large-group music and movement, then a full hour of child-led Work Time.

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A Free Bridge Straight Into Kindergarten

Every GSRP family registered for BCPS kindergarten gets access to our free, six-week Kindergarten Success summer program — a head start that helps your child walk into their first day of kindergarten ready and confident.

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Teachers Trained In HighScope, Invested In Your Child

Our GSRP teachers are background-checked, CPR- and First Aid-certified, and trained in the HighScope approach. They know exactly what kindergarten readiness looks like — because they're the ones helping your child get there.

Inquire Now →