PreK for ALL is Michigan’s program to offer high-quality, NO-COST PreK to all Michigan children. It's available at no cost across the state of Michigan, administered by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP).

PreK for ALL is available to children who are 4 years old by Dec. 1.   The program is available to ALL households, regardless of income; with prioritization for families who need it most.

You will need:

• Your driver’s license or documented ID

• Your child’s birth certificate or other proof of birth date

• Proof of Residency as required by your local school district.

This information is kept 100% private and is only used to prioritize low-income households

Michigan’s PreK for All program allows families to go to work each day knowing their child is in a high-quality, safe learning environment with caring adults. All teachers in the program have early childhood education credentials and training, are licensed, undergo background checks and receive professional development. The program offers small class sizes, too!

In PreK, children develop social, intellectual and emotional skills in a safe environment where they can grow, explore and acquire the basic building blocks of a successful education.

PreK helps students prepare to enter kindergarten healthy and ready to learn. Children who attend PreK learn crucial social skills as well as early reading, science and math, empowering them to get ahead and be more successful throughout school and their lives.

We know that kids who start ahead stay ahead!  A child’s brain is 90% developed by the age of 5. Nurturing relationships and stimulating early childhood learning experiences in PreK build a strong foundation for future growth, development and success.

Being part of a quality PreK program helps children reach developmental milestones and offers access to free screenings to identify children with autism or developmental delays so issues can be addressed early. In addition to the benefits for kids, PreK for All saves families up to $14,000 in child care costs.