Great Start Collaborative - Playgroup Schedule


CCGS Calendar
Playgroup Tips & Reminders

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

  • 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 on Wednesdays 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 Playgroup Schedule

FIRST SESSION SECOND SESSION
September 22
September 29
October 6
October 13
October 20
October 27
November 10
November 17
December 1
December 8
December 15

Session Times:
9:30a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Focus will be 0-3 yr olds)
11:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. (Focus will be 3-5 yr olds)
5:30p.m. – 6:30p.m. (Focus will be 0-5 yr olds)
(All ages welcome to all playgroups – Activities will focus on indicated age groups)

Great Parents Great Start Parent Led Playgroup Schedule

FIRST SESSION SECOND SESSION
September 23
September 30
October 7
October 14
October 21
October 28
November 11
November 18
December 2
December 9
December 16

Session Time:
9:15a.m. – 10:45 a.m. (Focus will be 0-5 yr olds)

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

Playgroup Parent Facilitator: Eva Luce

Playgroups Sponsored by: CCRESA, MSU Extension, Great Parents Great Start

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. This year we are limiting each group to 12 families.

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.