Kids Great Start

A Multi-County Great Start Collaborative serving
Crawford-Oscoda-Ogemaw-Roscommon-Iosco Counties

Our Multi-County Great Start Collaborative (GSC) is a partnership of local leaders and parents working toward a comprehensive early childhood system aligned to address all factors that influence a child’s readiness for school and life.

The Self-Assessment Survey (SAS) was created based upon the Michigan Great Start to Quality Standards and Points document. Great Start to Quality standards align with the early learning standards for infant, toddler, and prekindergarten programs. Point values are equated with quality indicators in each component area. Great Start to Quality standards and points were developed by state level early childhood experts on the Standards and Points work stream of the Tiered Quality and Rating Improvement System (TQRIS) Design Committee. The Design Committee was established by the Great Start Early Learning Advisory Council to develop protocols and processes for statewide implementation of Great Start to Quality. The standards and points were also independently tested. Click here for a full copy of the Standards and Points document.

There are three different versions of SAS according to program type: early learning and development programs (centers), family/group homes with assistants, and family/group homes without assistants. The version of the program type specific survey will be clearly identified in the survey title on top of the form.

Great Start Connect Early Learnning Resources