HDI Federal Center Morale, Welfare, Recreation (MWR) Program

You may contact the individuals identified below for additional information about SaSLS: (269) 961-4271

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.

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.

Stars and Stripes Learning Station is once again
participating in the SCRIP gift certificate program!

�Great Lakes SCRIP makes available to not-for-profit organizations such as SaSLS, gift certificates to use for fundraising.

�We purchase gift certificates at a 2% to 25% reduction in price. We sell them for the actual amount printed on the certificate.

�The profit is in the difference between the amount that we pay for the certificates and what we sell them for.

Why should I purchase them?

�Each certificate has a % assigned to it. Families who purchase the certificates will receive a tuition credit equal to � the % assigned to it.

�Example: $100 of Applebee�s gift certificates (per week) will net a $4.00 tuition credit. $4.00 x 52 weeks equals a tuition credit of $208 in a year.

I�m Interested. What do I do next?

�Look over the current list of gift certificates available at the SaSLS front desk or the HDI Federal Center ITR office.

�Decide which gift certificates you would like along with the denominations and amounts you would like to purchase.

�Fill out a SCRIP order form (available at SaSLS, ITR office or on our website) and turn it in along with payment � orders are all prepaid. Orders are due at the beginning of each month.

Some gift certificates are immediately available for purchase at the ITR office, which includes:

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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. Stars and Stripes Learning Station is once again participating in the SCRIP gift certificate program! What is SCRIP? �Great Lakes SCRIP makes available to not-for-profit organizations such as SaSLS, gift certificates to use for fundraising. �We purchase gift certificates at a 2% to 25% reduction in price. We sell them for the actual amount printed on the certificate. �The profit is in the difference between the amount that we pay for the certificates and what we sell them for. Why should I purchase them? �Each certificate has a % assigned to it. Families who purchase the certificates will receive a tuition credit equal to � the % assigned to it. �Example: $100 of Applebee�s gift certificates (per week) will net a $4.00 tuition credit. $4.00 x 52 weeks equals a tuition credit of $208 in a year. I�m Interested. What do I do next? �Look over the current list of gift certificates available at the SaSLS front desk or the HDI Federal Center ITR office. �Decide which gift certificates you would like along with the denominations and amounts you would like to purchase. �Fill out a SCRIP order form (available at SaSLS, ITR office or on our website) and turn it in along with payment � orders are all prepaid. Orders are due at the beginning of each month. Some gift certificates are immediately available for purchase at the ITR office, which includes:	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! We will provide further information as it is known. Child Development Center Links 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 Tiffany Schmidt Child/Youth Program Specialist
For more information contact SaSLS, 269-963-5598 or 269-961-4271	Disclaimer

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