Blog / News & Information

27Jan

Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development February 2026 Offerings

Jan27, 2026 MSU Extension/ Parent Education

MSU Extension has a wide range of free online classes for parents and caregivers of children of all ages and early childhood professionals. See below for January offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team...

16Jan

Playdates/ STEAM

Learning Through Play: STEAM, Developmental Milestones, and Community at Our Playdate

Jan16, 2026 Playdates/ STEAM

This week, Great Start Livingston hosted a joyful community playdate focused on one simple but powerful idea: play is how young children learn best. It was so meaningful to meet many new families and have the chance to share more about Help Me Grow...

10Jan

ASQ/ Developmental Milestones/ Help Me Grow/ Social Emotional Health/ STEAM

Developmental Milestones & STEAM Activities in Livingston County | Help Me Grow

Jan10, 2026 ASQ/ Developmental Milestones/ Help Me Grow/ Social Emotional Health/ STEAM

7Jan

Playdates

Fun Is Here: Join Us for Great Start Livingston’s Winter 2026 Playdates

Jan7, 2026 Playdates

Winter is the perfect time to connect, play, and build community—and Great Start Livingston is excited to invite families to our Winter 2026 Playdates! These free, family-friendly events are designed especially for children ages 0–5 and the adults who love them. Our playdates offer...

6Jan

ASQ/ Developmental Milestones/ Help Me Grow

What Is the ASQ? A Simple Guide for Parents in Livingston County

Jan6, 2026 ASQ/ Developmental Milestones/ Help Me Grow

5Jan

Education/ Family Coalition/ Kdg Readiness/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources/ School/ School Readiness Campaign

2026-2027 Kindergarten Registration for Livingston County

Jan5, 2026 Education/ Family Coalition/ Kdg Readiness/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources/ School/ School Readiness Campaign

Starting school is an important time in a child’s life and children’s readiness for school is important to us. Kindergarten registration begins in January – April, depending on your school district. Registering early allows the teachers, principals, and school districts several opportunities to connect...

19Dec

Collaborative Updates/ Family Coalition/ Literacy

2025 Year in Review: Building Community Connections That Support Livingston County Families

Dec19, 2025 Collaborative Updates/ Family Coalition/ Literacy

A Year Rooted in Connection and Collaboration As we reflect on 2025, one thing is clear: families thrive when communities work together. Great Start Livingston exists to support families raising young children because no one should have to navigate parenting alone. As a system-building...

18Dec

MSU Extension/ Parent Education

Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development January 2026 Offerings

Dec18, 2025 MSU Extension/ Parent Education

18Dec

Preschool

2026 Livingston County Preschool Open House Tour

Dec18, 2025 Preschool

You are invited to attend the 2026 Livingston County Preschool Open House Tour, which will be held on Monday, January 26, 2026, 5-7:30 p.m. at various preschools throughout the county. During this onsite preschool open house tour, registered preschools will open their own centers...

5Dec

First Aid

Saving Lives First Aid & CPR Upcoming Classes for Families and Providers – Winter 2025/2026

Dec5, 2025 First Aid

Saving Lives First Aid & CPR offers many classes for HeartSaver Pediatric Total, which includes First Aid, CPR and AED in Pinckney. Upcoming Dates (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.): December 20, 2025 January 24, 2026 February 21, 2025 Register online at www.SavingLivesFirstAidCPR.com Location: Christian...

1Dec

Local Business/ Play

2025 Experience Gift Ideas For Livingston County Littles

Dec1, 2025 Local Business/ Play

Holiday shopping? Try one of these experience gift ideas for your Livingston County little ones! While costs can vary for each place, remember that just taking deliberate time to spend with your child during the holidays is a meaningful gift. Scroll to find FREE/low-cost...

1Dec

Community Partner

A Huge Thank You to Dave and Karen Rex for Supporting Young Children in Livingston County

Dec1, 2025 Community Partner

Great Start Livingston is incredibly grateful to Dave and Karen Rex for their extraordinary $30,000 donation in support of young children and families right here in Livingston County. This generous gift makes a real difference. It helps ensure that Great Start Livingston can continue...

26Nov

MSU Extension/ Parent Education

Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development December 2025 Offerings

Nov26, 2025 MSU Extension/ Parent Education

MSU Extension has a wide range of free online classes for parents and caregivers of children of all ages and early childhood professionals. See below for December offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team...

18Nov

Safety/ Sleep

Holiday Travel Reminders for Safe Sleep

Nov18, 2025 Safety/ Sleep

Many families will be traveling over the coming months to celebrate the holidays with friends and family. Make sure your baby or the baby in your care has a safe place to sleep, for nap time and night time, at home and as you travel....

4Nov

Advocacy/ Fundraisers/ Livingston County United Way

Great Start Livingston Needs Your Support and Livingston County United Way is Stepping up to the Plate

Nov4, 2025 Advocacy/ Fundraisers/ Livingston County United Way

Great Start Livingston was thrown a curve ball this fall with the elimination of our state funding. We have an urgent need for bridge funding to support us until more sustainable funding can be secured. Livingston County United Way has graciously offered to host...

31Oct

Advocacy/ Collaborative Updates

How To Help: Talking To Our Legislators

Oct31, 2025 Advocacy/ Collaborative Updates

Parents: We encourage you to talk to your Legislators and share how this dedicated funding for early childhood systems building supports children, families, and communities in real and lasting ways. Your outreach is powerful! Great Start Collaborative Livingston families are directly affected by the...