www.greatstartCONNECT.org is the best tool for families in Michigan who are looking for child care or preschool. Every licensed and registered program and provider is listed in an easy-to-use search engine including Head Start and Great Start Readiness Programs. Families can search by zip code, hours of operation or something even more specific. If a child has a food allergy or a special need for example, families can search using that detail and find a program that meets their needs. greatstartCONNECT.org is the only place families can see the Great Start to Quality star ratining. The ratings show how programs and providers scored on a quality rating scale that was designed by experts and parents to help families find the highest quality setting to support their child for success in school and life. greatstartCONNECT.org is accessible 24/7 and has other resources available for free; including a Child Care Checklist in the Parent Toolkit that can easily be printed or viewed on any device and licensing reports that show inspections, violations and corrections. Want more support or have questions? Call 877-614-7328.