We believe that a child’s earliest relationships and care provide the foundation for healthy growth and development. Therefore, we are dedicated to providing services that nurture, strengthen and empower parents and caregivers, promote positive attachment relationships and encourage the development of young children to their highest potential.

BrightStars Early Learning Centers
		BrightStars offers free school readiness programming for families with young children ages 0-5. BrightStars Early Learning Centers offers parent-child play groups, in-home special activities, storytime, early childhood music and movement and monthly special events. All programming promotes healthy physical and brain development, social emotional development, play and stimulation, and communication between parents and child. Please contact (313) 531-2500, ext. 2125

• A FREE learning center and resource for families with young children (ages newborn to 5 years).

• Located in northwest Detroit at Development Centers, in the Early Childhood Family Resource Center on the campus of Detroit Leadership Academy, and at the Redford Twp. Community Center

• Programming available at different sites that we hope are convenient for families living in our community.

• Promoting parent-child play, parent education and healthy child development.

• A year round program!

• A special program of Development Centers Inc., funded by The Skillman Foundation, the Detroit-Wayne County CMH Agency,and Great Parents, Great Start.

Early On is a program for infants and toddlers under the age of three who have a developmental delay in any area including motor development, language, social-emotional, cognitive or self-help skills, vision or hearing difficulties OR children who have a medical condition that most likely will impact their development. Early On assists families in getting the help they need for their children to grow and develop to their fullest potential. Developmental assessments and guidance, parent support, home visits, service coordination and linking to community resources are services offered by Early On. A family service coordinator will help put together an individualized family service plan that best suits the needs of the child and family. Service area includes west and northwest Detroit, Redford, Livonia, Westland, Garden City, Canton, Plymouth and Northville.  

Please contact Marilyn Schmitt at (313) 531-2500, ext. 2112 for further information.

Great Parents, Great Start Welcome Baby and Home Visiting

Great Parents, Great Start is a home visiting program done in collaboration with Wayne RESA, focusing on development, early literacy and family support and providing activities for parent and child to families of children birth to 4 years of ages who are not yet receiving Early On or Head Start services. DCI provides the service in West and Northwest Detroit, Redford, Livonia, Garden City, Plymouth, Canton, Northville and Westland. This is a free service. We also offer a one time Welcome Baby home visit, including a free gift, for any parent of a newborn (up to 6 months of age) living in Wayne County.

Please call (313) 531-2500 ext. 2110
for more information.

Wayne RESA is a regional educational service agency the provides a broad spectrum of services and support to Wayne County, Michigan.

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The Parent-Infant Program is a home based service for expectant parents and families with children up to age 3. The goal of the program is to develop strong parent-child relationships that will help the child’s early social-emotional, physical and cognitive development. Services include home visiting, parenting education, developmental guidance, assistance with concrete needs, and counseling to help parents with depression, anxiety, loss, change or other issues or concerns that may impact their child. Group therapy and parenting groups are also available.

Service area for the program is west and northwest Detroit, Redford, Livonia, Garden City, Canton, Plymouth, Westland and Northville. There is no charge for families with Medicaid; a sliding fee scale is available for those with other insurance.

Please call (313) 531-2500 ext. 2110 for more information.

The Preschool Intervention Program works with young children age 3 to 5 who are experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. This includes difficulty in childcare or preschool, problems at home or in relationships with parents, siblings, other children, or any other concerns. Assessments, play therapy, family therapy and assistance with resources in the community are offered. Services can be provided in the home or in the office. General service area is west and northwest Detroit, Redford, Livonia, Garden City, Canton, Plymouth, Westland and Northville. However, if families have transportation and come into the agency for services, any Wayne County family is eligible. There is no charge for families with Medicaid; a sliding fee scale is available for those with other insurance.

Please call (313) 531-2500, ext. 2110
for additional information.

Early Learning Communities and Brightmoor Childcare Quality Initiative

The Early Learning Communities program provides free resources and training for anyone providing care to young children, birth to five, including parents, childcare staff in centers, family and group homes, relative and aide caregivers or others. The goal is to help caregivers provide the best possible care and ensure that young children enter school prepared and ready to learn. Training includes courses in health and safety and a child development curriculum developed by HighScope.   The program has a main hub located in the Early Childhood Family Resource Center on the campus of the Detroit Leadership Academy charter school in Brightmoor, and satellite locations in Detroit at : Focus Hope Center for Children, Michigan Technical Academy, Redford Twp. Community Center and Don Bosco Hall. This program is funded by a grant from United Way.   The Brightmoor Childcare Quality Initiative is a program that works to improve the quality of childcare provided by licensed and registered centers, family and group homes in the Brightmoor neighborhoods. Providers receive an in-depth assessment of their environment, develop a plan for improvement, and are mentored to achieve their goals. Equipment, field trip support, assistance with obtaining CDA credentials, and other supports are in place to assist the childcare providers reach their goals. This program’s funding originated with the Skillman Foundation, and beginning in 2010 has been funded by the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation. Contact for both programs is Pam Weaver, (313) 531-2500, ext. 2128.