Huron County Early Childhood Hub

06/04/2026

Our new billboards showed up on Monday....and these might just be our favorite yet 🤩🎨🖌

There's still time to sign your little artist up for PreK in the fall!

🔗www.greatstarthuron.com/preschool

05/20/2026

Have you seen our preschoolers on billboards around the county? 😍

🌟We still have space available in programs across Huron County! 🌟

👉 Apply online today!
🔗www.greatstarthuron.com/preschool

Preschool programs are available at:
📍Bad Axe Elementary ECC - NEMCSA Head Start Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac and Tuscola Counties
📍Caseville Elementary ECC - NEMCSA Head Start Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac and Tuscola Counties
📍Harbor Beach ECC - NEMCSA Head Start Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac and Tuscola (planned opening in fall of 2026)
📍Laker ECC - NEMCSA Head Start Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac and Tuscola Counties
📍Little Pirates' Preschool at Harbor Beach Community Schools
📍Little Lakers GSRP at EPBP Lakers
📍Little Minds Learning Academy
📍Huron Learning Center at Huron Intermediate School District
📍North Huron Early Learning Center – GSRP at North Huron Schools
📍Owen-Gage Preschool at Owendale-Gagetown Area Schools
📍S&S Family Childcare Center, LLC
📍Ubly Preschool at Ubly Community Schools

We can't wait to see you this fall!

02/12/2026

🐝✨ Kindergarten is BUZZING in Huron County! ✨🐝

It’s time for the little honeybees to start their hive of learning! 🍯 Kindergarten registration events are happening across the county—don’t miss your chance to let your future scholar spread their wings 🐝 and get ready for a sweet start to the 2026 school year! 💛

🧸🎨Preschool registration for the 2026 school year is also open, and can be found here: www.greatstarthuron.com/preschool

02/03/2026

✨ Preschool Applications Are Now OPEN! ✨

2026–2027 preschool applications are now being accepted for Huron County Preschools, including Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), Head Start, and some tuition-based options 🎒

Preschool programs are available at:
📍Bad Axe Elementary ECC - NEMCSA Head Start Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac and Tuscola Counties
📍Caseville Elementary ECC - NEMCSA Head Start Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac and Tuscola Counties
📍Laker ECC - NEMCSA Head Start Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac and Tuscola Counties
📍Little Pirates' Preschool at Harbor Beach Community Schools
📍Little Lakers GSRP at EPBP Lakers
📍Little Minds Learning Academy
📍Huron Learning Center at Huron Intermediate School District
📍North Huron Early Learning Center – GSRP at North Huron Schools
📍Owen-Gage Preschool at Owendale-Gagetown Area Schools
📍S&S Family Childcare Center, LLC
📍Ubly Preschool at Ubly Community Schools

👉 Apply online today!
🔗www.greatstarthuron.com/preschool

🌟Share to help spread the word and connect families to high-quality preschool opportunities in Huron County🌟

01/23/2026

✨ Deadline Extended! ✨

Good news—registration has been extended, and will now close on February 6 ⏰

The first class will now be February 7 📓

Be sure to sign up before the new deadline!

✨ Deadline Extended! ✨

Good news—registration has been extended, and will now close on February 6 ⏰

The first class will now be February 7 📓

Be sure to sign up before the new deadline!

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The Huron ISD is offering a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential training for childcare and preschool staff beginning January 24, 2026. This virtual course (via Zoom) includes 120 hours of instruction, professional portfolio development, and prepares participants to apply for their CDA credential.

💻 Saturdays | February–April
🎓 MiRegistry hours available
💲 Cost: $450 (funding through MI Works! may be available)
👩‍🏫 Presenter: Kelly Jaworski, M.Ed.

🗓️ Register by the Friday before the class start date
👉 Register online at huronisd.org (Professional Development) or here:
https://www.solutionwhere.com/ww/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowSession.aspx?sessionId=lsyjwc24un2venbgr5lkcdip12/17/20253:04:51%20PM902&cId=64

Questions? Call Huron ISD at (989) 269-6406 or email [email protected]

01/06/2026

✨ Deadline Extended! ✨

Good news—registration has been extended, and will now close on February 6 ⏰

The first class will now be February 7 📓

Be sure to sign up before the new deadline!

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The Huron ISD is offering a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential training for childcare and preschool staff beginning January 24, 2026. This virtual course (via Zoom) includes 120 hours of instruction, professional portfolio development, and prepares participants to apply for their CDA credential.

💻 Saturdays | February–April
🎓 MiRegistry hours available
💲 Cost: $450 (funding through MI Works! may be available)
👩‍🏫 Presenter: Kelly Jaworski, M.Ed.

🗓️ Register by the Friday before the class start date
👉 Register online at huronisd.org (Professional Development) or here:
https://www.solutionwhere.com/ww/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowSession.aspx?sessionId=lsyjwc24un2venbgr5lkcdip12/17/20253:04:51%20PM902&cId=64

Questions? Call Huron ISD at (989) 269-6406 or email [email protected]

11/03/2025

Our community is stepping up to help!!

🍕 Every Child Deserves to Be Fed
Me and some awesome friends have came up with a great idea

Since SNAP benefits did not get funded The Pizza Shack will be offering a slice of pizza to kids (15 & under) free between the hours of 11am- 1pm and 4pm-6pm because every child deserves to be fed, and community means looking out for one another.

🍽️ How It Works:
• Offer valid for pick-up only.
• The parent/child or guardian must show a SNAP card
• Children must be present to receive their slice.
• Each child (15 & under) will receive one free slice of cheese or pepperoni pizza per day.
• We’ll do our best to keep slices warm and ready so families can grab them quickly and easily.

If a parent or guardian would like to place an order, we’ll take 25% off your meal too
because sometimes we all need a little help.

💛 Want to Help?
If you’d like to sponsor a pizza to help us feed local kids, you can message us, stop by, or call us
Every donated pizza goes directly toward feeding families in need.

We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone!

10/27/2025

💚 We know the recent news from MDHHS — directed by the USDA — to temporarily pause November SNAP benefits has caused concern and stress for many families.

To help during this time, we’ve compiled a list of food pantries and local assistance programs in Huron County 🍽️🛒

📅 Visit 🔗https://bit.ly/hucofood to find a November food pantry calendar and a list of agencies that may require appointments or referrals.

Please share this resource to help spread the word and support families in our community. 💛

10/20/2025

👨‍👩‍👧 Families and strong family connections have always been at the heart of the Huron County Great Start Collaborative 💕

With funding now cut from the state budget, this vital work is at risk.

💙 Help us advocate to restore funding so we can continue supporting children and families in Huron County and across Michigan.

🗣Contact your legislator to help us advocate to RESTORE funding: 🔗https://bit.ly/4nNUFul

10/17/2025

🤝 Over the years, the Huron County Great Start Collaborative has built strong community partnerships, brought people together through events and meetings, and connected families to vital resources.

With state funding for GSCs now cut from the FY26 budget, these opportunities for collaboration and family support are at risk.

Together, we’ve accomplished so much — but without funding, these connections may no longer be possible. 💙

🗣Contact your legislator to help us advocate to RESTORE funding: 🔗https://bit.ly/4nNUFul