Morley
Stanwood
Early Learning & Child Care Center – Preschool – School Age
Our Morley Stanwood location was the first Clubhouse to open! It was built in 2008 across from Morley Stanwood high school. Our goal at Huntey’s Clubhouse is to nurture and support the development and education of children. With care from six weeks to 12 years old, we value every child and take their wellbeing seriously. You can be confident your child will thrive in a positive and nurturing environment with qualified and supportive team members.
The building has five classrooms, offering early learning and child care for infants through school age children. All classrooms utilize a research-based curriculum and development program, where every month has its own theme. We invite you to learn more about our early learning philosophy here. Each age group has an outdoor space to play and explore. Our outdoor spaces include mature trees for shade, toys/balls, playhouses, a GaGa pit, sandboxes, and more.
Location & Information
Address
4727 Hunters Ct, Morley, MI 49336
Director
Alex Blanzy
alex.blanzy@hunteysclubhouse.com
Infant care begins at six weeks of age. Babies enjoy developmentally appropriate toys, tummy time, and socializing in a safe environment. Parents regularly receive updates on Procare about the baby’s day, including diaper changes, on demand meals, bottles and more. When it is time to naturally transition, usually around 12 months, the child will move into the Toddler classroom. Their daily routines consist of meal and snack times, rest time, indoor and outdoor play-based learning, and educational activities that incorporate a monthly theme. Activities are focused on building motor skills, communication and language development, creativity, and social-emotional skills.
When appropriate, children move into the preschool program, The Preschool Academy. We offer 3 year old preschool and GSRP Pre-K. There are many outlets for creative expression, including games, songs, movement, and art, that let your child build skills and confidence. We encourage student growth with individual and group activities in a structured environment as they prepare for the kindergarten classroom. If you’re interested in our preschool programs, please visit The Preschool Academy.
For School Age children up to 12 years old, we have Before and After care as well as Summer Camp. Our After School and Summer Camp program is held at Stanwood Learning Center, to accommodate the number of students. Students have the opportunity to work on homework, socialize and play. We believe it is important for kids to get outdoors (weather permitting) and enjoy the fresh air, where they can play games/sports, read, and connect with nature. Buses from Morley Stanwood Public Schools pick up and drop off students.
We thrive on a strong sense of community and our caregivers are a major part of our success. Not only are our team members caring and attentive, they have specialized training in Early Childhood Education. In addition to company policies and procedures, all team members go through CPR and first aid, state-specific licensing training, fire safety and sanitation regulations. Annually, they complete certified ongoing training and many have additional degrees in Early Childhood Education.
On a typical full day, kids have two meals and two to three snacks. We strive to provide nutritious foods that children enjoy eating. When creating our menu, ensuring a proper balanced diet is essential to provide the nutrition and energy that children need to grow and develop. Each day, breakfast will consist of a whole grain, milk, or fruit. Lunch will consist of a grain, protein, vegetable, fruit, and fluid milk. Snacks contain combinations of whole grain options with a protein, fruit, or vegetable. Learn more about our approach to nutrition here.
At Huntey’s Clubhouse, family is important. We strive to create an atmosphere where cultural traditions, values, and diversity of families are acknowledged and honored. We work together to create respectful relationships and ensure the best services for the children and for the families. An important aspect of this is communication. We use Procare to stay in connected with parents. Procare is an incredible user-friendly Smart Phone app (also available online). Everything from snacks to diaper changes are logged into the real-time feed. In addition to daily updates, Clubhouse communication, check-in/out and updated documents are completed through the app. All tuition payments are transacted via Procare, whose platform accepts all major credit/debit cards and ACH/bank accounts.
If you are ready to enroll, take a tour, or interested in learning more, please fill out the form below.
Meet the Morley/Stanwood team
Alex Blanzy
Director
Lynn Taylor
Assistant Director / Meal service
Laurie Davis
GSRP Lead Teacher
Crystal Mallory
GSRP Associate Teacher
Kassadie Lee
Preschool Lead Teacher
Casey Yerger
Toddler 2 Lead Teacher
Patty Jackson
Toddler Lead Teacher
Becca Peacock
Infant Lead Teacher
Kloey Himler
School Age Lead Teacher
Frequently Asked Questions
We use Creative Curriculum®. It is a comprehensive, research-based curriculum that features exploration and discovery as a way of learning, enabling children to develop confidence, creativity, and lifelong critical-thinking skills. Our curriculum meets the standards set by Michigan Early Learning and National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Yes. Rest time is important for children as it promotes physical health, emotional well-being, cognitive function, healthy habits, and supports the learning process. Rest times are age appropriate and they vary as children begin prepping for kindergarten. Your child will have a cot or mat and a designated area of their classroom where they rest each day after lunch. You may supply a blanket and pillow that will stay in the classroom. Items are laundered each week (or more, as necessary).
Depending on the weather, yes! Children participate in outdoor play every day on an age appropriate playground. Outdoor play is always supervised to ensure that children are safe and that their play is appropriate and inclusive. Outdoor play promotes creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, which are all essential for a child’s overall development. It provides children with opportunities to engage in physical activity, explore their environment, develop their motor skills, and socialize with their peers. During winter months, we encourage you to leave winter gear (hat, gloves/mittens, snowsuit, boots) at the center. Please make sure everything is labeled.
Of course. Please visit our Nutrition page to learn more. All of our menus are posted weekly on our News/Blog section.
We offer Preschool & GSRP Pre-K at all of our Huntey’s Clubhouse locations!
We will be utilizing TC Gold Assessments. During the school year we have two parent teacher conferences. Families will receive a progress report outlining their child’s strengths and next steps. Teachers are always available to meet with families on an as-needed basis.
Your child may be eligible to stay enrolled in our child care center over the summer. We also have a Summer Program for children who have aged out of our Pre-K classrooms. Check out more here.
Our child care centers open at 5 AM or 6 AM (depending on location) and operate until 6 PM. We offer full-day preschool for three-year-old children, where they follow a structured daily routine. Lead Teachers, typically in the classroom from 7 AM to 3 PM, provide curriculum-based instruction.
Our GSRP classrooms follow instructional hours aligned with local public schools (varies by location). For families needing extended care, we offer before and/or after GSRP care to support full-day coverage.
A child should be potty trained to attend. However, we meet children and parents where they are at. We understand children are in different stages of development and our team is here to support. We understand accidents happen, and we are prepared.
The teachers and assistants meet the requirements set by the State of Michigan. For GSRP, Lead Teachers should have a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. Associates should have a CDA or Associates Degree. For 3 year old Preschool, all Lead Teachers at a minimum have or are actively working towards their Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). Many have furthered their education and hold degrees as well!
In addition to these requirements, there are MiRegistry courses required regarding education and health requirements for people working with small children. Each team member also undergoes an extensive background check, CPR and first aid certification.
At Huntey’s Clubhouse, we strive to provide our team members with continued education in the area of Early Childhood Education.
GSRP tuition is funded by the state and free to families who qualify.
Tuition is accepted in form of self pay or State/DHHS. It is collected directly from the state or parents are billed weekly on an app called Procare Tuition Express.
Tuition is specific to each location. GSRP is free to those who qualify. Huntey’s Clubhouse accepts DHHS, TriShare, and other funding sources.
We have additional information and policies listed on the Resources section of our website. If you have other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at hello@hunteysclubhouse.com. If you have questions about enrollment, please e-mail enroll@hunteysclubhouse.com.