LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Michigan Division of Lifelong, Development and Potential (MiLEAP) and college leaders throughout the state are encouraging dad and mom to enroll their kids in no-cost high-quality PreK applications.
MiLEAP reviews that high quality PreK training improves a baby’s emotional, social and mental expertise. This improvement can present advantages that final far past their time in class.
Michigan’s PreK for All program contains the Nice Begin Readiness Program in faculties and neighborhood organizations, Head Begin, and Younger 5s applications.
PreK for All is now accessible for free of charge to Michigan households, saving them an estimated $10,000 per yr.
MiLEAP says that based on preliminary reviews from intermediate college districts, 45,171 college students have been enrolled within the Nice Begin Readiness Program as of November 2024. This represents a rise of almost 10% over final yr’s closing enrollment.
“We know learning starts well before kindergarten, and families should know that there’s still time to enroll 4-year-olds in free, high-quality PreK programs across the state,” stated Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, MiLEAP director. “We are working with our partners to connect Michigan children and families with the lifelong educational opportunities they need on their path to prosperity.”
