The wheels on the bus go ’round and ’round: Grand Rapids’ Central Station Early Childhood Center
The Rapid takes mom and dad to work -– and the littles to a brand new daycare opening in September 2026.
Early Education Matters
Early Education Matters shares how Michigan parents, child care providers, and early childhood educators are working together to create more early education opportunities for all little Michiganders. It is made possible with funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
Battle Creek’s push for kindergarten readiness a model for all of Michigan
Battle Creek Public Schools says kindergarten readiness in their communities has increased 300%.
Battle Creek preschool creates culturally affirming foundation for kindergarten
Students and families feel seen, supported, and connected.
Parents are first teachers, and, with resources, they can be the best teachers
Kent County's millage-funded programs step up when state funding steps out.
Improved child care spaces building stronger beginnings for Detroit families
Stronger ECE Spaces is helping child care providers stabilize and improve facilities.
Coalition proposes that no family pay more than 7% of their income for child care
Universal Childcare without Conditions centers affordability for families and sustainability for providers.
Coalición propone que ninguna familia pague más del 7 % de sus ingresos por el cuidado infantil
El cuidado infantil universal sin condiciones pone en el centro la asequibilidad para las familias y la sostenibilidad para los proveedores
رعاية الأطفال الشاملة دون قيود تحالف يقترح ألّا تتجاوز تكلفة رعاية الأطفال 7% من دخل الأسرة
ويمثّل تحالف "رعاية الأطفال الشاملة دون قيود" مسعى على مستوى الولاية لإعادة تصوّر آليات تمويل رعاية الأطفال والوصول إليها، مع إيلاء الأولوية لقدرة الأسر على تحمّل التكاليف، واستدامة المزودين، والإنصاف عبر المجتمعات كافة. ويستند نهج التحالف في جوهره إلى صوت المجتمع بالكامل.
Parent feedback shaping literacy pilot for littles with special needs
How a Kent County alliance centers parents in developing literacy strategies for their kids.
Home-based providers call for flexibility as Michigan expands Pre-K for All
Home-based providers could be significant to making Pre-K for All available to more children.
