Eastern Upper Peninsula Early Childhood Programs & Services

A Joint Effort of the Great Start Collaborative

Early Learning Scholarship

A local scholarship is available for preschool tuition. To learn more, please click here.

Eastern Upper Peninsula Tri-Share

Through MI Tri-Share, the cost of an employee's child care is shared equally among the employer, the employee and the State of Michigan; a three-way split.

Learn more about MI Tri-Share here.

Information coming soon about the Tri-Share program in our area!

Child Care Development Fund (ACFS)

Are you a member of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians?

Learn about the Child Care Development Fund here. Use this link to find the application for the Tribal Assistance Program.

Child Development and Care Subsidy - Michigan

Need help paying for child care? You may qualify for financial support through the Child Development and Care Program.

Follow the link below to learn about how you can get support to pay for child care tuition through the child care subsidy program. View the Child Care Eligibility Expansion Handout

Use this calculator to see if your family is eligible for low-cost or free child care, or visit Michigan.gov/childcare for a complete list of qualifying reasons.

To apply for child care subsidy, please visit MI Bridges