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Stars and Stripes Learning Station Open 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM 100 N. Washington Ave., Battle Creek, Michigan 49037	Announcements Volunteers Wanted Kindergarten Enrollment General Enrollment 10 Ways to Prepare Your Child for Success in Kindergarten and Beyond
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The Stars and Stripes Learning Station (SaSLS) is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs. The Academy is a division of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAYEC), the nation's largest organization of early childhood educators. Accreditation is a voluntary comprehensive process of internal self-study and external professional review of approximately 140 criteria which cover all aspects of a child care center including: Frequent, positive, warm interactions among adults and children. Planned learning activities appropriate to children's age and development. Specially trained teachers. Enough adults to respond to individual children. Many varied age-appropriate materials. A healthy and safe environment for children. Nutritious meals and snacks. Transportation for field trips and before and after school. Regular communication with parents who are always welcome visitors. Effective administration. On-going evaluation. Infant and toddler care Pre-school, kindergarten readiness training Full day kindergarten Before and after school age care Summer camp for school age children CONTACTS You may contact the individuals identified below for additional information about SaSLS: (269) 961-4271 Judi Hetzel, Executive Director Sarah Lagro, Program Director Verda Sherrod, Curriculum Coordinator FACILITY The SaSLS facility is located on the beautiful grounds of the historic Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center. The Station is a state of art day care center with a capacity of 124. Our new state-of-the-art facility provides: Classrooms created specifically for young children. Handicap accessible. Outdoor play spaces designed and built for exploration and physical activity. Hours or Operation: 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Special Program! SaSLS offers a full day program for three (3) age groups: � 21/2 � 3yrs. � 3 � 4yrs � Pre-Kindergarten 4 � 5 yrs All programs follow the NAEYC curriculum guidelines that have been developed to nourish and foster the educational needs of young children and to prepare them to be successful students in the future. For further information and to schedule a tour, please contact us at 269-963-5598 or 269-961-4271.	Tax Liability Update "Notification for Civilian Employees of Potential Tax Liability Related to Child Care Subsidy." This may affect DoD civilian families receiving the child subsidies, better known as the "Tuition Assistance" at the Stars and Stripes Learning Station! Please click here more information. We will provide further information as it is known. Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Information For Child Care Providers Talking with kids about Swine Flu COL Laffey H1N1 Guidance Letter DES Battle Creek's Director's H1N1 Letter S&SLS H1N1 & Influenza Procedural Packet CDC H1N1 Flu and You CDC Guidance on Responding to Influenza Prep for flu Toolkit Child Development Center Links Child Abuse Prevention Childcare.gov Child Care Resources GSA Michigan Crisis Responses Association My Child My Military NACCRRA Child Care Finder National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) National Center for Missing & Exploited Children National Child Care Information and Technical Assistance Center National Infant & Toddler Child Care Initiative USDA Food and Nutrition Service U.S. Department of Education U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Work Family Solutions
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Stars and Stripes Learning Station Open 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM 100 N. Washington Ave., Battle Creek, Michigan 49037

Stars and Stripes Learning Station

Open 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
100 N. Washington Ave., Battle Creek, Michigan 49037