Great Start to Quality Western Resource Center

Call Directions Website Contact the organization

Great Start to Quality Western Resource Center The Western Resource Center serves providers and families. For a searchable child care database and

The Great Start to Quality Western Resource Center, a program of Arbor Circle, MI with offices in Holland and Muskegon serving early learning and care providers and families looking for child care in Ottawa, Muskegon, Lake, Mason, Oceana, Osceola, Mecosta, Newaygo, Montcalm, and Ionia Counties.

An update for Great Start to Quality Western Resource Center partners:Beginning today - October 1, 2026 - the Great Star...
10/01/2026

An update for Great Start to Quality Western Resource Center partners:

Beginning today - October 1, 2026 - the Great Start to Quality Western Resource Center will become part of Region 4, led by Vibrant Futures. The new region will serve Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, and Ottawa counties.

For 20 years, Arbor Circle has been grateful for the opportunity to support providers through the Western Resource Center. While this role is changing, we will continue our early childhood work as a Family Child Care Network (FCCN) Hub.

Thank you to the providers and partners who have been part of this work. This page will be deactivated on October 14, 2026.

If you would like to stay connected with Arbor Circle, please follow the Arbor Circle page or join our newsletter list: https://mailchi.mp/arborcircle.org/email-sign-up

A child who reads will be an adult who thinks.~Unknown
09/29/2026

A child who reads will be an adult who thinks.

~Unknown

Recipe for Preserving Children! ❤️
09/28/2026

Recipe for Preserving Children! ❤️

"Before we ever put a pencil in a child's hands, those hands should dig, climb, press, push, pull, squish, twist, and pi...
09/28/2026

"Before we ever put a pencil in a child's hands, those hands should dig, climb, press, push, pull, squish, twist, and pinch in a wide array of environments and with a variety of materials."

~ Amanda Morgan
Source Earth Based Fun

Closing out the Early childhood Summit 2026 with the incredible Red Grammer! What a wonderful way to wrap up the second ...
09/26/2026

Closing out the Early childhood Summit 2026 with the incredible Red Grammer! What a wonderful way to wrap up the second day of the conference with an inspiring and engaging keynote speaker.

Grateful for the opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate the important work we do in early childhood!!

"before we ever put a pencil in a child's hands, those hands should dig, climb, press, push, pull, squish, twist, and pi...
09/26/2026

"before we ever put a pencil in a child's hands, those hands should dig, climb, press, push, pull, squish, twist, and pinch in a wide array of environments and with a variety of materials."

~ Amanda Morgan

09/25/2026

PROVIDER ALERT: Important GSQ Deadline

Great Start to Quality is undergoing several changes beginning October 1, 2026, including updates to the quality improvement process, observation tools, and regional Resource Centers.

Most importantly, September 30 is the last day for programs to submit an application for Self-Reflection and begin certain validation/observation steps. Beginning October 1, those application functions will temporarily be unavailable while GSQ transitions to its new process. Programs will be able to re-engage beginning in January 2027.

Why this matters: For licensed providers participating in CDC, GSQ quality levels can affect reimbursement rates. Providers who are currently working toward a higher quality level should review their status now, as a delay in advancing could also delay access to a higher CDC reimbursement rate.

GSQ is also transitioning from ERS to CLASS-based observations and changing the organizations operating regional Resource Centers beginning October 1.

➡️ If you are currently working through GSQ, log into MiRegistry and determine whether you need to take action before September 30.

Kids don't need all the bells and whistles. Kids need a kind, caring adult who will stand by them through all the stuff ...
09/25/2026

Kids don't need all the bells and whistles. Kids need a kind, caring adult who will stand by them through all the stuff ups and know you will never give up on them.

Source Cath Williams

Playground EquipmentFacilitates shoulder stability, postural control, and using both sides of the body together.Source C...
09/24/2026

Playground Equipment

Facilitates shoulder stability, postural control, and using both sides of the body together.

Source Cari Ebert

A child who reads will be an adult who thinks.Source Author unknown.
09/23/2026

A child who reads will be an adult who thinks.

Source Author unknown.

Address

412 Century Lane
Holland, MI
49423

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+16163962301

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Great Start to Quality Western Resource Center posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Great Start to Quality Western Resource Center:

Shortcuts

Share

Category