What is GSRP?
The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is Michigan's state-funded preschool program for four-year-old children, which is administered by the Michigan Department of Livelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) Office of Early Education.
Research on preschool programs, and specific research on GSRP, indicates that children provided with a high-quality preschool experience show significant positive developmental differences when compared to children from the same backgrounds who did not attend a high-quality preschool program.
GSRP at Towsley Children's House
Four of the Towsley Children's House preschool classrooms are supported, in part, by the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) and have been allotted a specific number of GSRP-funded "seats" for children.
As part of our participation in GSRP, our staff experience increased coaching and professional development, and our families experience increased opportunities for program engagement, including home visits and other events. Our preschool classrooms continue to be multi-age learning environments, with the same curriculum and assessment tools used by the rest of the center.
GSRP School Year Calendar
The GSRP school year begins August 31, 2026 and ends May 21, 2027.
For additional information about the GSRP school year calendar at Towsley Children's House, see Calendar - GSRP at Towsley Children's House.
GSRP School Day Hours
8:15 AM - 3:15 PM, Monday through Friday
-- Maple Forest Preschool hours: 8:45 AM-3:45 PM, Monday through Friday
Tuition-based wrap around care is available for a fee from 3:15-5:15 PM
For additional information about wrap around care for GSRP families at Towsley Children's House, see Great Start to Readiness (GSRP) Wrap Around Care - TCH.
Sample Daily Schedule
Please note, exact schedules are specific to the unique needs of each classroom community.
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8:15-9:45am |
Arrival, sign in and drop off in designated classroom |
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9:00-9:45am |
Snack |
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9:35-10:35am |
Classroom Exploration |
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10:35-10:45am |
Gathering |
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10:50-11:50am |
Outdoor Classroom Exploration |
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11:50am |
Clean up outdoor materials, prepare for lunch |
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11:50am-12:30pm |
Lunch |
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12:30-12:45pm |
Bathroom, brush teeth, read books |
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12:45-1:45pm |
Rest time |
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1:45-3:00pm |
Gradual wake-up, quiet activities |
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2:45-3:15pm |
Snack, plan for play |
Opportunities for Family Participation
The Great Start Collaborative (GSC) Family Coalition and Trusted Parent Advisors are groups of local families who work together to ensure family voices are heard in decisions about programs and services for young children in our community. GSRP families are welcome to join and be part of making a difference for children and families.