Great Start Collaborative - Playgroup Schedule


CCGS Calendar
Playgroup Tips & Reminders

Welcome to parent child playgroups. We have loads of fun planned for you!

  • All children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Dress in play clothes-we can get messy!
  • Children learn through play and you are their first and best teacher.  So be ready to play and get messy together!
  • Our Parent Child Playgroups are open to the community for children from birth to 5 years, so bring a friend!
  • Please do not bring a sick child or adult (Thank You!)
  • We would like to discourage the use of cell phones during group.  If you need to take a call, we understand, but please try to reserve this time for your children.
  • If Clinton County RESA is closed for the holidays, weather or school days off, we will not be having playgroups.  Please call if in doubt.  Clinton County RESA (989)224-6831.


Playgroup Schedule

All playgroups will be held at Clinton County RESA Educational Center, 4179 South U.S. 27 (See map).

Session Times: View calendar with playgroup dates and times

Great Parents Great Start and Early On 2012 Playgroup Schedule

Wednesday Playgroup Thursday Playgroup
January 4, 2012
January 11
January 18
January 25
February 1
February 8
February 15 –No session
February 22
February 29
March 7
March 14
March 21 - No 5:30-6:30 pm
March 28
April 4 – No Session

Session Times:
9:30a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
11:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
5:30p.m. – 6:30p.m.
(All ages welcome to all playgroups)

January 5, 2012
January 12
January 19
January 26
February 2
February 9
February 16 - No session
February 23
March 1
March 8
March 15
March 22
March 29
April 5 - No Session

Session Time:
9:00a.m. – 10:00a.m.


This schedule is also available in PDF format here.

(NOTE: December 9 – RESA Holiday Celebration)

Please call to reserve a spot for the session you wish to attend.  You may call CCRESA at (989) 224-6831 or MSU Extension at (989) 224-5240.

Playgroup Educators:

Kittie Butcher, MSU Extension, Early On
Laurie Dachtler, ECSE
Sue Petty and Floretta Latham, Great Parents Great Start

Playgroups Sponsored by: CCRESA, MSU Extension, Early On

This schedule is also available in PDF format here.


The playgroups are open to any family having children ages birth to five years living in Clinton County RESA district. The groups will be jointly facilitated by Kittie Butcher, MSU Extension (Early On); Sue Petty and Floretta Latham, Great Parents Great Start; and Laurie Dachtler, CCRESA Early On. For your information included are descriptions of Early On and Great Parents Great Start. Early On Michigan is the system of early intervention services for infants and toddlers, birth to three years of age, with developmental delays and/or disabilities. Early On supports families as their children learn and grow. Great Parents Great Start is a grant through the Michigan Department of Education that supports Regional Education Service Agencies (CCRESA) to develop parent involvement and educational programs for children ages birth to five years of age. These playgroups are free and universally open to all families. If interested please call MSU Extension at 989-224-5240 to reserve a spot for the playgroup time of your choice.

It is the policy of the Clinton County Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) that no discriminatory practices based on gender, race, religion, color, age, national origin, disability, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliations and beliefs, or any other status covered by federal, state or local law be allowed in providing instructional opportunities, programs, services, job placement assistance, employment or in policies governing student conduct and attendance. Any person suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Associate Superintendent for Special Education, 1013 South US-27, St. Johns, MI 48879, or call 989-224-6831.