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Michigan’s PreK for All Program Again Among Top In Nation

October 30, 2025

Great Start Readiness Program Meets All 10 Quality Benchmarks for 8th Year In a Row

What’s in the State Budget Deal for Early Childhood?

October 30, 2025

In response to pressure from advocates across the state, Michigan lawmakers worked under moonlight on October 3 to pass two long-awaited budget bills for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), which were signed into law by the Governor on October 7. October 1, 2025 marked the first time in 16 years that Michigan entered a new fiscal year without a full state budget enacted, resulting in undue strain on our state’s early childhood system, and most importantly, our youngest kids and families.

Statement from MiLEAP Director Dr Beverly Walker-Griffea on Michigan’s Bipartisan State Budget

October 30, 2025

LANSING, Mich. – Today, Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) Director Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea released the following statement in response to the passed bipartisan state budget.

Southwest Child Care Resource and Referral

Welcome to Our New Website

July 15, 2025

Southwest Child Care Resource and Referral would like to welcome you to our brand new website. Not only does this site have a wealth of information about the services we provide, but it also contains information and links to third-party resources that will help you whether you are a provider looking for assistance or a parent in search of quality child care in Southwest Michigan.