Great Start Readiness Program

GSRP

What is GSRP?

In partnership with Help Me Grow Washtenaw and the Washtenaw Intermediate School District, Apple Playschools is now offering no-cost preschool for 4-year-olds at our Green Apple Garden preschool (Green Apple Upper School) at 511 Miller Ave. in Ann Arbor. Conveniently located near Downtown on the 30, 31, 32, 34, and 61 bus routes, our Reggio-Inspried program offers play-based learning opportunities prioritizing outdoor exploration and play. Lunch and snacks are provided each day
(see a sample menu here).

Green Apple’s GSRP program is offered in a “braided” classroom. This means that some of the children in the classroom will be enrolled as GSRP-funded students, and some will come through our regular enrollment and tuition-based processes. The experiences for all children in the classroom will be the same, regardless of whether they are enrolled in GSRP or paying tuition. Our GSRP program will follow our play-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired philosophy.

GSRP runs Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm from January 6, 2024-mid-June 2025. Enrollment must be completed by January 23rd for a spot during the 2024-2025 school year. Late-afternoon and summer preschool is available through sliding-scale enrollment.

Is my child eligible?

  • Children who turned 4 years old on or before September 1, 2024. Children turning 4 years old between September 2 and December 1, 2024 may be eligible in some instances - fill out an application and your enrollment request will be reviewed.

  • Priority enrollment is given to families with household incomes below 400% of poverty level, though all interested families are encouraged to apply.

  • Regardless of income, your child may also be eligible if they meet other program eligibility factors, including:

    • Diagnosed disability or identified developmental delay

    • Significant behavior support needs

    • Primary home language other than English

    • Parent(s) or caregivers who have not completed high school or GED

    • Abuse/neglect of child or parent

    • Environmental risk

Does your child speak a language other than English at home?
You may be eligible for free preschool!

Required Documents:

Families are required to present the following documents at their enrollment appointment:

  • Parent/Guardian’s will need to provide the following documents for the application:

    • Driver’s License / State-Picture ID

    • Proof of Residence (lease, utility bill, property tax bill with your address on it)

    • Proof of Income, which can include:

    • W-2-past year - 2023

    • 1040 tax form-2023

    • Updated Public Assistance SSI, SNAP or TANF

    • SSD Letter - End of the year statement

    • Foster Care - Letter from Foster Care agency

    • IRS Transcript - Call 1-800-908-6646

    • Letter from employer on Company Letterhead verifying hours and rate

    • Child support statement

  • For your child:

    • Proof of Birth (Birth Certificate or Record, Medical Card, Hospital Letter/Record, Insurance Card, Passport, I-94 VISA)

    • IFSP/IEP- If applicable, documents related to disability

Are you a family of 4 making under $124,800? If so,
your 4-year-old may be eligible for free preschool!