Child Care/Education

Michigan's Great Southwest is an ideal place to raise kids. So whether your family is ready-made, or you're planning on starting one soon - rest assured that there is a wealth of resources available to see to it that they develop into sterling citizens of our wonderful region.

Childcare Locating Service

Child Care Resources (CCR) is a private, non-profit organization supporting parents, caregivers, and employers with childcare information and referral services all over our region and beyond. They know a lot about the choices and can save you a lot of time. Call toll-free, (800) 343-3470.

Childcare Information and Checklist

Michigan's Great Southwest loves kids. Before you select a childcare facility, consider these fact-finding actions:
  • Look at all your options - non-profit, church, and other community childcare centers, private centers, and company-sponsored childcare.
  • Schedule a first visit.
  • Make an unannounced second visit.
  • Ask for names and phone numbers of other parents, call them and ask candid questions.
  • Check safety issues: cleanliness, cleaning supplies and utensils out of reach, furniture and toys in good shape, preparedness for emergencies, current medical record of all children.
  • Check staff qualifications and turnover.
  • Make sure the facility is licensed by the state.
Education: K-12 Enrollment Requirements

For more information, check with the individual school district. You will probably need the following:
  • A birth certificate or a certified copy of the birth certificate
  • Past scholastic records
  • A physician's or clinic certification of immunization
  • Proof of tuberculin screening.
Click here to link to the school districts in Michigan's Great Southwest.

Additionally, there are also many private and parochial schools in our region that offer a variety of educational approaches for all age groups. Click here to link to those schools.

Also see our list of higher education institutions.
If you see this image then click it to find locations in that category in our area!

For more information
Cornerstone Alliance
P.O. Box 428, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
tel: (269) 925-6100
webmaster@michigansgreatsw.com