Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)

GSRP is a high-quality, free preschool program for four-year-old children in our county that is guided by the Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District. Children are welcome to enter the program if they are four by September 1 and meet certain requirements. We directly run 10 classrooms in each of the four local school districts: Cassopolis, Dowagiac, Edwardsburg, and Marcellus.

 

We help children develop a lifelong love of learning! Children play, learn, and grow through hands-on experiences in our intentionally designed classrooms. Our daily routine meets the developing needs of the whole child and allows them to fully explore the world around them. Skilled teachers guide children in developing their language, literacy, and math skills in holistic, playful, and relatable ways. Class sizes are small to support individual learning as we nurture each child and measure their growth every step of the way.

We try our best to meet the needs of families as their first entry to school. You can find GSRP classrooms in the local schools of Cassopolis, Dowagiac, Edwardsburg, and Marcellus. Classes are held Monday through Thursday and typically follow the schedule of the host school. Meals are eaten “family style” with lunch and snacks provided by the program. We’ll plan times for the family to connect, learn, and find out how to raise a lifelong learner.
 

 

When children have a quality preschool experience, they are much more prepared to learn and grow in school and beyond!