Madison offers a Preschool program through the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP). This State-funded program is available to students who are four years old before December 1 (first priority is given to children turning 4 by September 1). The goal is to provide a high-quality preschool experience that will prepare your child socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically for Kindergarten.

Madison's preschool is a full-day GSRP program taught by certified teachers and two assistants in a classroom of 18 students. Transportation is provided for all students accepted into the program at Madison.

View Madison's 2024-2025 GSRP Calendar (PDF)

Who is eligible?

Families interested in this program must live in Lenawee County. Enrollment for GSRP is prioritized by age, income eligibility, and other factors established by the Michigan Department of Education. There is no cost for families who qualify.

How Do I Apply and Enroll for the program?
 

Step One – Fill out the Interest Form Online

• Please visit lenaweefreepreschools.org to submit the interest form. This takes about 10 minutes to fill out. You will need your general household income, along with basic information of children and guardians.

Step Two – Fill out the Application Packet

• The GSRP office will then send you an application through the mail.
• Complete and send the application in the self-addressed envelope provided by GSRP, or deliver it to the GSRP Office at the Porter Center (2946 Sutton Road, Adrian, MI  49221).
• Someone from the GSRP Office will contact you concerning your eligibility.

Step Three – Enrollment

A Madison preschool staff member will contact you regarding the enrollment process into Madison. You will be scheduled for two appointments:

• You will come into school to fill out initial paperwork for the district.
• You will also be scheduled for a Home Visit to finish learning about the program and for staff to meet the child who is enrolling.

Required Paperwork for enrollment:

• Certified Birth Certificate (present original, not a copy) 
• Proof of Residency - utility bill (gas, electric, water), rental or purchase agreement
• Immunization Records

Contact

Chelsea Enriquez, GSRP Director,  517-263-0741 ext. 501