About GSRP

The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), a state-funded free preschool program for qualifying four-year-old children. Kent Intermediate School District provides support for GSRP classrooms in 18 school districts, and several community-based organizations around Kent County.

Vision:

Our Vision is to provide high-quality early childhood experiences for children.

Mission:

Through a partnership with families, teachers and communities, our mission is to cultivate child-centered, play-based environments that support critical thinking skills, develop positive self-concepts and facilitate independence and competence - all of which build the foundation for lifelong learning for children in the Kent ISD Great Start Readiness Program.

Principles:

• Positive interactions and relationships with adults provide a critical foundation for successful learning.
• Social-emotional competence is a significant factor in school success.
• Constructive, purposeful play supports essential learning
• The physical environment affects the type and quality of learning interactions.
• Teacher-family partnerships promote development and learning.

We also offer:

• Owlets Before & After School Care available at an affordable daily rate of $9.00 (6:30am – 6:00pm) 

• Strong Academic and Character Education Programs 

• Small Class Sizes

**The program requires children to be age four by September 1, 2021. You must meet requirements to qualify for this program. Space is Limited**