Great Start Ionia County

Great Start Ionia County Every child deserves a GREAT START to be healthy, eager and ready to succeed in school and life.

Funded through a grant provided by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential. The Ionia County Great Start Collaborative will develop a system of care that utilizes community resources, and helps our families access the tools to provide a healthy start for all children birth to third grade. Ionia County Great Start Readiness Program is a four year old preschool prog

ram that is free to families who meet qualifying factors. These programs and this page are made available by funds provided by the Michigan Department of Education.

06/01/2026

Thank you to all of the families who participated in the Spring Scavenger Hunt at the libraries in Ionia County. We had over 20 families visit 3 or more libraries during this event. They are entered into a grand prize drawing for a family game package. The lucky winner will be contacted this week.
Thank you to Herbruck's Poultry Ranch for supporting this event with a generous donation. The libraries and families of Ionia County appreciate your support.

Join us for our final Parent Café on Wednesday, June 17th. Please note that we will meet at SoZo Coffee Roasting to get ...
05/27/2026

Join us for our final Parent Café on Wednesday, June 17th. Please note that we will meet at SoZo Coffee Roasting to get our coffees, and then we will head over to Robinson Park for some fresh air and some playtime for our kiddos.

Join us on Wednesday for our Parent Café at The Right Door. Please register by Tuesday.
05/25/2026

Join us on Wednesday for our Parent Café at The Right Door. Please register by Tuesday.

Join us next Wednesday for a Parent Café at the Right Door in Ionia. Prior registration is needed for the coffee and tre...
05/20/2026

Join us next Wednesday for a Parent Café at the Right Door in Ionia. Prior registration is needed for the coffee and treats. We hope to see you there.

Parent Café is tomorrow morning!
05/19/2026

Parent Café is tomorrow morning!

Our Parent Café is next Wednesday!
05/13/2026

Our Parent Café is next Wednesday!

Join us for our May Parent Café two weeks from today.
05/06/2026

Join us for our May Parent Café two weeks from today.

Join us on May 20th for our Parent Café at SoZo Coffee Roasting from 10-11am.
05/01/2026

Join us on May 20th for our Parent Café at SoZo Coffee Roasting from 10-11am.

Join us tomorrow morning for a Parent Café in Orleans. We will meet at the EightCAP Orleans office (5827 Orleans Rd.) fr...
04/30/2026

Join us tomorrow morning for a Parent Café in Orleans. We will meet at the EightCAP Orleans office (5827 Orleans Rd.) from 9-10am. All families in Ionia County are welcome to attend. Please register using the link in the flyer. We hope to see you there.

04/28/2026

Join us THIS FRIDAY for a Parent Café at the EightCAP office in Orleans!

Parents and guardians will be provided a safe space to talk about important information regarding their children, share stories, learn about community resources, and enjoy a sweet treat! 🥐☕️

Scan the QR code to sign up.

Address

2191 Harwood Road
Ionia, MI
48846

Telephone

+16165274900

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