Provider Resources
Child Care Network
Established in 1971, Child Care Network (CCN) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the success of children, families and our community through quality child care education, advocacy and family support.
Administrative Office: 3941 Research Park Drive, Suite C, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 975-1840
Good Start
The Good Start Program is based upon a multi-tiered system of support and is committed to helping early childhood educators develop their own expertise. The new program will accomplish this through an innovative system of support including:
- Free monthly training via the Good Start Coaching Program to provide a foundation of knowledge and expertise that will enable early childhood educators to support all learners in their classrooms.
- In addition, a Good Start Consultant will be available to help early childhood educators analyze data and problem solve next steps, if they need more support.
- If the early childhood educator still has concerns about the child's development after implementing classroom supports, a Good Start Consultant will help them to initiate the process for a special education evaluation through their local school district. The Good Start Program will continue to provide consultation to early childhood programs as they successfully include children with significant support needs.
Through the use of a multi-tiered coaching system, educators will become knowledgeable and empowered to implement the necessary supports to better meet the needs of all of their students. Each center is required to send at least one representative to attend an annual series of monthly Coaches Trainings. These designated participants act as "Coaches, for their centers receiving tools and ongoing instruction related to evidence based practices (i.e., positive behavior supports). Coaches serve as the center's on-site support for their colleagues.
To make a request for additional support, early childhood educators should contact Johanna Mabry at (734) 994-8100 x3087.
Great Start to Quality
Great Start to Quality helps families find the best early learning settings for their
children and helps educators improve the care they provide to children.
Washtenaw Success by 6
The Great Start Collaborative brings together parents/caregivers and professionals in healthcare, early education, childcare, and social services to achieve four primary outcomes:
- Children are born healthy
- Children are healthy, thriving, and developmentally on track from birth to third grade.
- Children are developmentally ready to succeed in school at time of school entry.
- Children are prepared to succeed in fourth grade and beyond by reading proficiently by the end of third grade.
