West Michigan’s Best Preschools for 2024/25: Young5’s, Christian Preschools, Montessori + More

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Preschool is such a formative time for children, and often holds some of their fondest memories. Play time, creative time, story time, loving teachers, exciting friends, snacks.

(Starting to wonder if they can offer preschool to grownups…)

With so many preschool and Young 5’s types nowadays, how do you even choose?

We’ve made your job a lot easier. We are featuring the area’s best preschools for you to peruse. There are both faith-based and secular options, traditional classroom learning, outdoor learning, and even multilingual programs for preschoolers.

In This Preschools Guide

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Head Start and Great Start Readiness Programs


Head Start programs are free, federally funded programs designed to promote school readiness for children from low-income families.

Here’s where to find these resources in West Michigan.

Head Start for Kent CountyLocations throughout Kent County including Grand Rapids and surrounding areas.
Child Development Services of Ottawa County (Head Start)Locations include Coopersville, Grand Haven, Holland and Zeeland.
Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Ottawa (Ottawa Area ISD)Great Start School Readiness Program is a free preschool for four year old children who meet state guidelines (income criteria: for a family of 4, for example, up to $65,500).
Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Kent (Kent ISD)Families qualify for free preschool based on income or other factors such as special needs or high risks.
Help Me Grow-OttawaConnecting families with children, ages birth through five, to local resources to keep families healthy and to help prepare for school.
St. Stephens is one of the best preschools in GR.

Full List of Grand Rapids Preschools

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