Preschool (GSRP, Head Start, SKIP)

Great Start Readiness Program

The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is funded through a state grant and is free to qualifying Flushing children who are three to four years old.  Children qualify for the program on the basis of eight state-identified factors and/or income guidelines.  A Great Start Readiness Program uses classrooms at Seymour Elementary.  The program uses the Creative Curriculum approach to classroom scheduling and activities.  

Regular student attendance is an important factor of the program, as is parent involvement.  Parents are required to volunteer in the classroom once a month and be available for home visits and parent-teacher conferences.  The program is currently funded for four classes.  For more information, please call 810-591-KIDS.

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Head Start is a federally and state funded family service preschool program designed to provide income-eligible children with enrichment and social experiences that will allow them to reach their full potential when they enter school.  Head Start provides an atmosphere of acceptance and opportunities for success that helps each child build the positive self-esteem so essential to healthy development.  Head Start works in partnership with families to support the achievement of their goals. 

The program offers services in the areas of early education and health as well as family and community partnerships.  Head Start encourages parent involvement through home visits, parent/teacher conferences, parent meetings, classroom volunteer schedules, and parent trainings, as well as offering the opportunity for active involvement at the policy committee and council levels.

In the Head Start Education Program, activities allow individualized instruction, one-on-one interactions with peers and/or adults, and freedom of choice.  Each child grows and develops socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically at his/her own pace.  In Center-Based Head Start, children attend class four half-days per week with a teacher and a teacher assistant.  

Early Head Start is a center and home-based program that services pregnant mothers and families with children three weeks old to age three.

Home-Based Head Start offers an opportunity for a weekly home visitor and a bi-monthly classroom experience and parent meeting.

For more information, please call 810-235-5613.

Successful Kids= Involved Parents
(SKIP) to a Great Start
Parent Education Program

For parents/caregivers of children birth to kindergarten entry. SKIP provides a fun support network with parents of infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Parent Educators have helpful information and resource referral for additional services. The Parents As Teachers Program is used to provide age-appropriate information for each child. Parents may select from an array of services within the program including information on the development of each child, dental, vision, hearing, and developmental screenings, open gym times, play days, and parent programs. The SKIP Program is coordinated through the Genesee Intermediate School District. There are no income eligibility requirements and there is no cost to join. 

SKIP has open enrollment throughout the school year for pre-natal until children enter kindergarten. If you or someone you know is interested, or would like to be added to our mailing list, please contact the Genesee Intermediate School District at 810-591-4480.

A FREE interactive program for parents and their children!