Providers

The Great Start Regional Resource Center is committed to meeting the needs of Child Care Providers. Services and Support Offered:

• Referral/Database Support - Providers can now update their personal information on the online Great Start CONNECT database. This database is state-wide and will be used by parents looking for licensed/registered child care. A parent will submit the ages of their children and the hours of care they are seeking plus any specific preference such as a provider who accepts DHS subsidy, or has part time hours, or takes a special needs child, etc. The provider profile that a parent sees will include: provider name, business name, license #, address, phone number, days of care, hours of care, the age range of children accepted, and a link to map the location. A parent is advised the information is for referral purposes only and a provider is not endorsed or recommended by the ECIC. For a complete step-by-step guide, click here Great Start Connect Guide for Providers
• Licensing Support - Licensing Support Services are provided to anyone applying for a child care license or licensed/registered providers.
• Professional Development - Licensed/Registered Providers will be informed of training that is available in their region. Each participant that completes training will receive training hours documentation for Licensing and CDA. On some occasions, CEU's may be available for training sessions consisting of 10 or more hours.
• CPR/First Aid - The American Red Cross currently provides Infant,Toddler & Adult CPR certification and First Aid certification.  Sue Ellison (906) 420-8137 and Deb Dupras (906) 280-0948 are also American Red Cross certified to instruct.
• DHS Billing Support - DHS Billing/Reporting Support is available to all licensed/registered child care providers and DHS funded Day Care Aides/Relative Providers. This support is available via phone or through face to face contact.
• General Support - Support is readily available to all providers throughout the central and western U.P.  Providers are encouraged to call the Great Start Regional Resource Center (GSRRC)  regarding any issues surrounding child care, i.e. accreditation, Head Start, local ISD offices, the local Health Department, Licensing, CDA, etc.
• For further information, please contact us.

Log in to Great Start CONNECT

• Becoming a New Provider
• Child Day Care Licensing
• DHS Billing
• Provider Resources
• Accreditation
• Peer to Peer Meetings