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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:
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Frequent, positive, warm
interactions among adults
and children.
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Planned learning activities
appropriate to children's
age and development.
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Specially trained teachers.
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Enough adults to respond to
individual children.
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Many varied age-appropriate
materials.
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A healthy and safe
environment for children.
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Nutritious meals and snacks.
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Transportation for field
trips and before and after
school.
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Regular communication with
parents who are always
welcome visitors.
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Effective administration.
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On-going evaluation.
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Infant and toddler care
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Pre-school, kindergarten
readiness training
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Full day kindergarten
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Before and after school
age care
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Summer camp for school
age children
You may contact the individuals
identified below for additional
information about SaSLS: (269)
961-4271
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Judi Hetzel, Executive Director
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Sarah Lagro, Program
Director
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Verda Sherrod, Curriculum
Coordinator
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:
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Classrooms created
specifically for young
children.
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Handicap accessible.
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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.
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