2026-2027 School Year Information Coming Soon!
Our Full Day 4 Year-Old Preschool Program will be 5 days a week beginning fall 2025!
Our full day preschool program for 4 year-olds meets Monday - Friday, 8:45am - 3:45pm. Our classrooms have three teachers to 20 students. Extended Care is available for families who need care before or after school. Spots are limited.
This program is funded through the State of Michigan as part of the "PreK For All" initiative. The state is gradually transitioning to free Universal preschool for all 4 year-olds. Great Start Readiness Preschool (GSRP) was established in the mid 1980's and is serving as the model for our Universal Preschool throughout the state.
Each year the state legislation sets the standards for eligibility with the highest priority set for families with financial needs. In recent years ALL 4 year-old students (regardless of financial circumstances) became eligible for free preschool.
In order to service as many 4 year-olds as possible our enrollment process begins at the county level. Families must complete Phase 1 with MiECC and once families are assigned to their local district they will complete Phase 2.
Is my child eligible? Click here to view income guidelines
GSRP Enrollment Process 2025-2026*
For the 25/26 school year, your child must be 4 years old by 12/1/2025.
Children that are born between September 2, 2020 - December 1, 2021 are age eligible for GSRP. Families must be residents of Michigan. While there are no income requirements, families that need it most get priority.
The process to register and enroll into GSRP has a number of steps which are outlined below. Please note this is a new process implemented throughout Oakland County, coordinated by the Help Me Grow Care Coordinators at Great Start Collaborative Oakland County.
Phase 1: Text "PRESCHOOL" to 844.456.5437 to get more information or start your application by clicking the link below.
MiECC Application (Oakland County Application)
What's Next?
Help Me Grow Care Coordinators from Great Start Collaborative Oakland County receive and review all applications. Please make sure you are uploading all required documents to ensure your application is processed promptly.
Phase 2:
The Addams ECC Secretary contacts families within a week of the email notification. One of the following will be sent:
- The family is notified of additional Royal Oak GSRP program specific documentation needed to move to the next steps.
- The family is notified they are on the waiting list and will be contacted in the future if/when a spot becomes available.
Once all Royal Oak GSRP program specific documentation is received, families will be asked to enroll into the Royal Oak Schools District through our Enrollment Department.
Royal Oak Schools Enrollment (Do not proceed until granted approved)
Required Documentation*
- Proof of Residency:
Homeowners: Mortgage Statement/Deed/Property tax bill and a current utility bill (DTE,
Consumers or Internet)
Renters: Current, signed lease agreement, 'Statement of Landlord' form and a current utility
bill (DTE, Consumers or Internet)
Living with other family: Notarized Shared Housing Form and the required documents
outlined on the form
Please note that parent/guardian and homeowner/renter must sign the Shared Housing Form in
front of a public notary at the board office.
- Parent/Guardian identification (valid driver’s license, Michigan Identification, or Passport)
- Child’s original/Certified Birth Certificate
- Copy of IEP and MET or 504 for students receiving special services
- Custody papers in event of divorce
o Note: Absent a court order that specifically provides otherwise, Royal Oak Schools is
required by law to permit custodial and non-custodial parents and guardians the same
access to their student and the student’s records. If a court has limited or denied such
access, Royal Oak Schools must be provided with a current court order that specifically
address access while the student is at school.
- Current immunization records
*Additional documentation may be required.
Once all of the above processes have been completed and if a family qualifies, the family will receive an email with a letter of enrollment.