As early childhood supporters, we are thrilled to have had both gubernatorial candidates speak at the Sandbox Party Convention last Thursday.
Rochelle Riley believes in parent power, which is why the well-known Detroit Free Press columnist chose to be on hand to help kick-off the inaugural Sandbox Party Convention last week at MSU’s Breslin Center..jpg)
EAST LANSING - Media across the state turned out to witness the crash, boom, bang spectacle of gubernatorial candidates addressing thousands of parents and their children inside a sweaty, noisy Breslin Center Thursday.Great Start on Twitter
What is Great Start CONNECT? It's an on-line system of early learning resources, including a new database of licensed/registered child care and early education programs in Michigan.
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The Early Childhood Investment Corporation was founded in 2005 to be the state's focal point for information and investment in early childhood in Michigan and to build a state-wide system of programs and supports for young children and their families.
Fifty-five Great Start Collaboratives serve as the local infrastructure for the Great Start system. Their members are the state’s knowledge leaders and change agents for young children and their families.
Seventy Great Start Parent Coalitions serve as the passionate local volunteers who provide education to community and state leaders about the importance of investing in young children.
CONNECT is Michigan’s online Early Learning Resource for key information about quality child care and child development including licensed child care provider search.