Dear Friend,

Since I took office, I have been focused on expanding access to high-quality, affordable early learning for working families, including my goal of PreK for All.

I’m proud to report that we are moving closer to that goal with a record 56% of Michigan's four-year-olds getting free high-quality early education this school year. The Great Start Readiness Program, Michigan's free PreK program, has reached its highest enrollment in a decade, saving families $10,000 a year for a total of $475 million in savings statewide.

As I work with the Legislature on a seventh balanced, bipartisan budget, let’s continue to build on this momentum to set up more kids for lifelong success and save even more families more money.

We want all families with 4-year-olds to know that they can enroll now in free, high-quality PreK this fall. Enrollment is now open to all families, regardless of income, for the 2025-26 school year.

Learn more about PreK for All programs near you below or visit MiPreKforAll.org.

Sincerely,

Gretchen Whitmer

Governor

Pre-K for All Enrollment Now Open for 2025-26 School Year

The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP), local school leaders, and providers from across the state recently gathered to encourage families to enroll 4-year-olds in our no-cost, high-quality PreK for All program.

We know that PreK for All gives kids the strong foundation they need to thrive in kindergarten while also saving families up to $10,000 a year. When our kids start ahead, they stay ahead. PreK not only benefits 4-year-olds, but it also benefits our economy as families can work or go to school knowing their children are safe and learning.

Here are the facts about Michigan’s PreK for All program:

Families can visit MiPreKforAll.org to find programs near them that meet their unique needs.