Reed City
Early Learning & Child Care Center – Preschool – School Age
Our Reed City location opened Spring 2022 at the corner of 225th Ave and 4 Mile, near the Rocket Football Fields. Our goal at Huntey’s Clubhouse is to nurture and support the development of the children in our care. 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 a total of eight 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. Some features of our outdoor areas include a full playscapes with slides, a merry-go-cycle and other spring loaded toys, and a concrete area to drive cozy coupes and play with chalk.
Location & Information
Address
4150 225th Ave, Reed City, MI 49677
Director
Deb Triplett
deb.triplett@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 Waddler and Toddler classrooms. 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, the child will move into our preschool program, The Preschool Academy. Creative Curriculum is the foundation of our preschool programs. 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 a Summer Program. 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 Reed City 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 training from Child Care Education Institute and many have additional degrees in Early Childhood Education.
On a typical day, kids have two meals and 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 was featured on Shark Tank and 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 Reed City Team
Debra Triplett
Director
Carlee Welch
Assistant Director
Sherry Olive Peterson
Meal Service
Alycia Tharp
Pre-K Lead Teacher
Now Hiring!
Preschool Lead Teacher
Ashley Fales
Young Preschool (Toddler 2) Lead Teacher
Alexandria Mitchell
Toddler Lead Teacher
Sierra Switzer
Young Tots Lead Teacher
Maddison Metler
Waddler Lead Teacher
Cindy Hearst
Infant Lead Teacher
Michelle Cass
School Age Lead Teacher
Raelin Clancy
Opening Manager
Carlee Welch
Closing Manager
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.