-Allows parents to choose the setting that best meets family needs, like location, hours of operations, ages of children accepted and transportation provided.

-Provides more continuity of care for children as they may stay in one place for all education and care needs.

-Provides convenience of one drop off/pick up for the parent with multiple children enrolled at the site.

-Receive high-quality PreK with no out-of-pocket costs, saving more than $10,000 per year...

-GSRP is for children who are four years old on or before December 1, 2025 for the school year 2025-2026. Current income eligibility us about $150,000 for a family of four, but there are also spots for over income families. After May 1, any family regardless of income can enroll if space is available.

-All classrooms use a state approved curriculum, and comprehensive child assessment tool.

-Each classroom has a lead and associate teacher who meet credentials specified in the State School Aid Act. Programs can partner with Oakland Schools to develop a plan for their teachers to attain credentials within three years of being hired.

-Parents have opportunities to be involved in the program in multiple ways and are not required to do so. Programs offer home visits, family conferences and family participation group activities throughout the school year.

-Part- and school- day options are 4-days per week and 120 days per year. Part-and extended- day options are 5-days per week and 180 days per year.

-Programs can choose to offer before and after school programming and Friday care for a fee.