of Washtenaw County

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Scholarships are available to qualifying families.

Foundations Preschool offers sliding-scale tuition for childcare and preschool, as well as a free Pre-K program through the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP). Families must first apply for GSRP through the county’s website. You can find step-by-step instructions here on our GSRP page.

We accept both DHHS (Department of Health and Human Service), CCN (Child Care Network) scholarships, Washtenaw Community College student scholarships, and U of M employee scholarships. See our tuition assistance sliding scale.

Forms to be sent with this application:
  1. Proof of age for child (birth certificate, verification of birth from hospital, passport)
  2. Proof of income for the household: current pay stubs; 3 for full time; 6 for part-time or Tax 1040 form, W2 or letter from employer. Include any child support, alimony, scholarships or grants
  3. Contract agreements with DHHS/CDC or ChildCare Network if applicable. 
Before enrollment can be finalized and a start date assigned, the following needs to be completed:
  1.  Health appraisal/annual physical report on file
  2. Updated immunization records on file
  3. Foundation Preschool enrollment forms (will be provided at enrollment meeting) completed
  4. Classroom visit

*If applicable forms for the following must be completed: 

  • Food allergies, medical conditions, medication needed and action plans. 
  • Proof of DHHS/CDC and/or ChildCare Network scholarships

The child’s first day will be no less than 5 school days after all required paperwork has been received  and reviewed by the office staff.  This allows teachers and staff time to prepare and welcome your child properly.

New for 2025 – All families with a child turning 4 years old before December 1st of the school year now qualify for GSRP tuition assistance. Learn more »