• Apply Today for GSRP PreK!

    DPSCD is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year GSRP PreK program. Click this Interest Form link to begin the application process: 2024-25 School Year 

    • The schools listed below still have PreK seats available and are enrolling for 2024-25:
      • Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology
      • Bethune Elementary-Middle School
      • Brewer Academy
      • Bunche Preparatory Academy
      • Burton International Academy
      • Carstens Elementary-Middle School
      • Carver STEM Academy
      • Dixon Elementary School
      • Dossin Elementary-Middle School
      • Emerson Elementary-Middle School
      • Garvey Academy
      • Gompers Elementary-Middle School
      • Hamilton Academy
      • Harms Elementary School
      • Hutchinson Elementary-Middle
      • Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
      • Noble Elementary-Middle School
      • Pasteur Elementary School
      • Priest Elementary School
      • Thirkell Elementary School
      • Mark Twain School of Scholars
      • Coleman Young Elementary School

    • The schools listed below are full for the 2024-25 school year and are no longer accepting PreK applications. Please use the Find a GSRP Program tool below to help families find another nearby school.

      • Academy of the Americas
      • Barton Elementary
      • Bates Academy
      • Burns Elementary
      • Edison Elementary School
      • Carleton Elementary
      • Roberto Clemente Learning Academy
      • Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies School (FLICS)
      • Henderson Academy
      • J.R. King Academic & Performing Arts Academy
      • Marquette Elementary-Middle School
      • Mackenzie Elementary-Middle School
      • Mann Learning Academy
      • Neinas Dual-Language Learning Academy
      • Nolan Elementary-Middle School
      • Schulze Academy
      • Wayne Elementary
      • Charles Wright Academy

  • The Office of Early Learning ensures that all children have access to high-quality early learning and development programs and enter kindergarten prepared for success. We ensure that all early childhood outcomes include:

    • Children are thriving
    • Children are developmentally ready to succeed in school
    • Children are prepared to succeed by achieving appropriate grade level reading proficiencies

    We provide a free, high-quality early learning experience for students who are 4 years old by December 1st of the current school year through our Great Start Readiness (GSRP) and Montessori programs.

    How to Apply for the GSRP Pre-K Program

    1. Complete the Interest Form:
    2. Gather required documents - see the list below
    3. A DPSCD Pre-K teacher will contact you to set up a family conference

    Required Enrollment Documents:

    • Child’s Official Birth Certificate or Birth Record
    • Child’s Immunization Record or Waiver
    • Child’s Health Appraisal 
    • Parent/Guardian ID
    • Parent Proof of Income
    • IEP, if applicable

     

    Montessori Program

    Detroit Public Schools Community District's free Public Montessori program is dedicated to Montessori philosophy. We create a unique, student-centered learning environment and help families nurture respectful, responsible, and resourceful children. 

    Click here to learn more. 

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