Weekly Update May 29, 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.

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!**

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!

Children attending therapy must be dressed appropriately for the season and comfortably so that their clothing does not cause additional distractions. We know that children with Autism can struggle with a variety of sensory needs, and clothing can contribute to that struggle. Here are some things to keep in mind when dressing your child for therapy:

• Comfort over style! We don’t want children distracted by shoes that are too tight, tags that irritate, or a fabric that just doesn’t work for them. Dress your child in something he feels comfortable in, so that he can focus on what he’s here for.

• Kids get messy. Please do not send your child in his very best clothing; we participate in art projects daily, using paint, glue, glitter, shaving cream, and many other messy items. We want kids to focus on the experience, not their clothing. We always do our best to protect your child’s clothes with an art shirt, but kids will get messy here. Please don’t be upset.

• Please consider the weather. Our children will go outside for at least a part of almost every day, as our motor rooms require a short walk outside to access. We know sometimes children struggle to adjust to different clothing when seasons change, but please send jackets and other gear as needed, and we will work with your child on the adjustment if needed.

• Sandals and crocs are NOT ALLOWED. We have rolling chairs and stools, wood chips on our playgrounds, and climbing equipment indoors and out. Children MUST wear comfortable shoes that cover the entire foot, with no holes or openings that can allow toes to be injured or wood chips and dirt to get into the shoes. This includes sandals that cover the toes, but have openings on the side, like the ones pictured below.

• Children MUST wear socks at all times. This is to protect their feet, if something should happen and their shoe falls off, is soiled, or otherwise removed.

• Parents are expected to provide 2 complete changes of season appropriate clothes to be kept at the center. This is to cover all those little surprises, messes, or accidents. This includes 2 pairs of socks and underwear. We will send the clothes home as the seasons change or if we notice your child has outgrown something so you may update them. We will send soiled clothes home in a plastic bag, and ask that you provide a replacement on the next therapy day.

Ashley started at the Strive Center in August 2024. She quickly obtained her credential as a Registered Behavor Technician and was promoted to the position of Lead Theraipst in May 2026. Her previous work experience includes being a barista at Starbucks.

Ashley graduated from Grand Blanc High School and is currently attending The University of Michigan-Flint, studying nursing with a minor in health administration.

On her days off, Ashley likes to attend concerts, spend time with friends, family, or her boyfriend, and she enjoys going to a thrift store or farmer’s market.

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:

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