Weekly Update May 22, 2026

We are thrilled to share some wonderful news regarding the future of our center. To better serve our learners and provide the highest quality environment for their growth, Strive Center Burton will be moving to a brand-new location this June!

Our new home is located just two miles away from our current site, ensuring that your daily commute remains nearly the same while offering a significantly upgraded experience for your child.

Update On Our Moving Timeline

We are still on track to begin services in the new setting in mid June.

Monday, May 25th: NO SERVICES for Memorial Day

We will now be OPEN during our regular business hours 8:30-3:30 May 26th - June 11th in our current location.

Friday, June 12th: NO SERVICES for Professional Development Day (we’ll use part of this time to move)

Monday, June 15th: NO SERVICES as we will finish moving and setting things up

Tuesday, June 16th : First day of services in the new location!

July – date TBD: Open house after therapy in the new location. This will be a fun activity for families and staff as well as community members to see our new location all set up!

New Address:

3374 S Center Rd
Burton, MI 48519

We can't wait to show you our improved space in person!

Each Friday in the summer, we plan for an extra fun activity and a dress up day. All the dress up days are designed to be simple ones you can do with things you have at home, please don’t feel obligated to buy anything to make this happen. Staff and children will both participate in dressing up!

**We will be sending home Strive shirts for each child in the next few weeks for school spirit days!**

5-29-26 Frozen Jewels Activity - NO DRESS UP

6-5-26 Wheels Day - bring your bikes, trikes, scooters, and helmets! We'll set up a track and have fun outside. MISMATCH DAY - wear your wackiest outfit!

6-12-26 PD DAY - NO THERAPY

6-19-26 Sink or Float Science Experiement. SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY - wear your Strive shirt

6-26-26 Scavenger Hunt. SPORTS DAY - dress up in your favorite team's colors!

7-2-26 Fun Thursday Sensory Path. Red, white, and blue day - wear anything you've got in patriotic colors!

7-10-26 Reading buddies. HAT DAY - wear any hat!

7-17-26 Water day. BEACH DAY- bring your swimsuit so we can play in the water - dress like you're heading to the beach - sunglasses, beach towel, etc!

7-24-26 Water painting outside. SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY - wear your Strive shirt

7-31-26 Frozen Dino Eggs activity. PAJAMA DAY

8-7-26 Wheels Day/Wheels Wash/Water day - bring your wheels again, we'll wash them and have a splashing good time! SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY - wear your Strive shirt

8-14-26 PD DAY - NO THERAPY

8-21-26 What melts in the sun? Science experiement. ALL ONE COLOR DAY - dress in all one color.

The Lurie Center for Autism in Massachusetts has a large number of free resources for parents online.

For information on free presentations on a wide variety of topics, visit this link and scroll down to "Workshops and Events."

Additionally see the attachment below for a listing of parent workshops.

Did you know we have Early Head Start, Head Start and GSRP programming available throughout Genesee County for infants, toddlers and preschoolers? Visit www.591kids.org to submit an interest form for the 2026-2027 school year today. See attached flyer below for more information!

Child Protective Services (CPS) is a state program that is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). State law says CPS has to make sure children are safe. (DHS-PUB-0460, A Parent’s Guide to Working with Child Protective Services)

The Michigan Child Protection Law, 1975 PA 238, MCL 722.621 et. seq., requires the reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect by certain persons (called mandated reporters) and permits the reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect by all persons. (DHS-PUB-112, Mandated Reporters’ Resource Guide)

All employees of the Strive Centers for Autism are mandated reporters. This means that our staff will report suspected abuse or neglect immediately to CPS as required by law. Mandated reporters are not obligated to inform parents when they have made a report to CPS.

In addition, when a Child Protective Services worker contacts the Strive Centers for Autism, it is our policy to cooperate fully with any investigation. This may include allowing the CPS worker to visit the center, to observe your child, and to interview your child. Strive Center staff are not obligated to inform parents of such a visit; the CPS worker will make any contact necessary.

For additional information on Child Protective Services, parents can access DHS-PUB-0460, A Parent’s Guide to Working with Child Protective Services, available at this link.

In addition, a printed copy of the guide will be kept onsite at each Strive Center location with additional information for parents on Recipients Rights.

Caylee joined Strive in May 2025 after graduating from Grace Christian University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Before coming to Strive, Caylee worked at Dollar General, where she learned a lot about communication, patience, and connecting with people from all walks of life.

When Caylee’s not at work, you can usually find her curled up with a good book, enjoying the outdoors, or spending time with her amazing family. Caylee continues to enjoy growing here, learning alongside everyone, and being part of the incredible work Strive is doing!

Many parents may not be aware of our social media, and we'd love for you to follow us! We share tips and tricks for families, staff birthdays and work anniversaries, and other info.

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We'll just keep this link right here, for your convenience. For any absences scheduled in advance, please use this form to report the dates. You may take an entire day or half day, depending on your needs.

Therapy Schedule Update Form

Here are some upcoming dates that the centers will be closed:

Monday, May 25th BOTH centers closed for Memorial Day

Friday, June 12th BOTH centers closed for PD Day

Monday, June 15th BURTON ONLY closed for moving

Tuesday, June 16th BURTON ONLY - first day of services in our new location

If your family is planning a longer absence around one of those dates, or at another time, please let us know as soon as you are able!

Email: info@sc-centers.com
Website: www.sc-centers.com
Location: Burton and Brighton, MI
Phone: 810-344-8082