Whistle Stop Child Care Center

08/19/2026

Whistle Stop Learning Center has 2 openings remaining in our FREE GSRP Preschool Program for this fall!

🍎 FREE preschool, Monday through Friday
🕘 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
📅 Starts September 8
🎂 Children must turn 4 by December 1 to qualify
💛 Before and after care available for families who need a longer day

If you’ve been thinking about preschool for your 4-year-old, now is the time! Contact us today to save your child’s spot!

📞 231-378-2006
📩 Send us a message right here on Facebook!

08/18/2026

Did you know Whistle Stop offers FREE preschool through GSRP? 🚂

GSRP is Michigan’s FREE preschool program for 4-year-olds, offering a full day of play-based learning, kindergarten readiness, social-emotional development, and so much more!

Our GSRP program runs Monday–Friday from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, with before and after care options available for families who need a longer day.

Even if preschool feels a little ways away, now is a great time to start planning! GSRP spaces are limited, and joining our waitlist helps us keep you informed as openings become available.

Have questions about GSRP or want more information about joining us? We’d love to hear from you!

📞 231-378-2006
[email protected]
🌐 whistlestoplearningcenter.com

07/17/2026

🍎 We’re Hiring! 🍎

Whistle Stop is looking for a full-time Assistant Teacher to join our team!

What we offer:
• 4-day work week (40 hours)
• Paid training
• PTO & sick time
• Tuition assistance for continuing your education
• Staff outings and team events
• Supportive work environment
• Amazing families and coworkers
• No experience required! We will train the right person.

If you love working with children, enjoy being part of a team, and want a job where you can make a difference every day, we’d love to meet you.

Stop by the center, send your resume to [email protected], or send us a message right here on our page to learn more!

07/15/2026

As a Tri-Share employer and as a child care that accepts Tri-Share we love to tell everyone about it! Please encourage all businesses to check out this info session to see how they could help support in lowering your child care costs by up to 66%!

📣 Employers: Join Us for a Free MI Tri-Share Child Care Lunch & Learn!

Discover how MI Tri-Share Child Care can help your business attract and retain employees by making child care more affordable.

🗓 Wednesday, July 29
🕛 12:00–12:45 PM
💻 Free Zoom Webinar

During this brief webinar, Norika Kida Betti, Child Care Initiatives Coordinator with Networks Northwest, will explain how the MI Tri-Share Child Care program works, the benefits for employers and employees, and answer your questions during a live Q&A session.

📲 Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or joining via the Zoom link, https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88981437604?jst%3D2&sa=D&source=calendar&usg=AOvVaw1nA_UqzQFNkTSM4pwXQ5iv

Learn more about the MI Tri-Share Child Care program here: https://www.michigan.gov/mileap/early-childhood-education/mi-tri-share-child-care

Can't attend? Email [email protected] for more information.

06/17/2026

🌿🥄 Mud kitchens may look messy, but they’re packed with learning!

Children build creativity, problem-solving skills, teamwork, and imagination while mixing, pouring, scooping, and creating outdoors. What looks like mud to us might be a gourmet meal, birthday cake, or science experiment to them!

05/29/2026

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/all-aboard-whistle-stops-silent-auction

🚂✨ Featured Auction Item: Up North Emu Gift Basket! ✨🚂

Looking for something truly unique? This basket from Up North Emu is one you don’t want to miss! 🖤

This incredible local gift basket includes:
⭐ Pure emu oil
⭐ 3 kinds of emu chapping balm
⭐ A beautiful hollow emu egg perfect for decor
⭐ Handmade emu feather duster
⭐ Two different kinds of emu meat to try

A huge thank you to Up North Emu for supporting Whistle Stop and donating such a fun, one-of-a-kind basket!

Our online auction is happening NOW and ends May 31 at 6 PM! ⏰

👀 Check out all the amazing items
💻 Bid online
🚂 Bid often

Every bid helps support Whistle Stop Learning Center and allows us to continue providing high-quality programs, experiences, and opportunities for the children and families we serve. ❤️

05/27/2026

👉🏼👉🏼CLICK HERE https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/all-aboard-whistle-stops-silent-auction

🚂⚾ FEATURED AUCTION ITEM ⚾🚂

One of the featured items in our Whistle Stops Auction is a BIG one for baseball fans!

🎟️ 6 Undated Traverse City Pitspitters Tickets for the 2026 Season
⚾ PLUS a First Pitch Experience!

That’s right! The winning bidder will get SIX undated tickets to a 2026 Pitspitters game AND the opportunity to step onto the field and throw out the first pitch!

Our online auction runs May 26–May 31, 2026, and every single bid supports Whistle Stop and the programs we provide for local children and families. ❤️

From early childhood education and enrichment opportunities to community events and support for working families, your bids help keep Whistle Stop rolling! 🚂

05/25/2026

🚂 The Whistle Stop Online Auction is LIVE and this week only!

We have SO many amazing items donated by local businesses and community supporters including family experiences, golf packages, restaurant gift cards, spa services, local art, sports tickets, meat bundles, handmade items, and more!

Every bid helps support affordable, high-quality child care for local families while also supporting the incredible businesses that make our community special. ❤️

📅 Auction ends Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to browse items and place your bids!

Bid early, bid often, and help spread the word by sharing this post! 🚂

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/all-aboard-whistle-stops-silent-auction

05/24/2026

🚂 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🚂

Our Whistle Stop Silent Auction officially begins tomorrow and we cannot wait to share all the amazing items, experiences, gift cards, local businesses, and fun packages that have been donated by our incredible community!

Every bid helps support Whistle Stop and allows us to continue providing high-quality, affordable child care for local families while keeping tuition predictable for the families who depend on us. ❤️

Be sure to follow along this week, share the auction with friends and family, and get ready to bid!

Thank you to everyone who donated, supported, and helped make this possible. We are so thankful for this community! 🚂✨

05/12/2026

🚨 FINAL AUCTION ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Whistle Stop Learning Center’s Online Silent Auction goes LIVE on Zeffy Monday, May 25 and bidding will stay open all week long! 🎉

We are beyond thankful for the incredible support from local businesses, organizations, and community members who donated amazing items to help support affordable, high quality child care in our community ❤️

Some featured auction items include:
⚾ Detroit Tigers prizes
🥩 Rice Centennial Farm items
🍔 Frankfort A&W gift cards
🏌️ Golf packages
🛍 Local gift cards
🏕 Vacation stays & experiences
🎟 Family fun packages
…and SO much more!

Every bid helps support Whistle Stop as we continue working hard to keep tuition predictable for local families while providing quality care and enrichment opportunities for children in our community 🚂

📅 Auction Opens: Monday, May 25
📍 Hosted Online Through Zeffy
⏰ Bidding Open All Week

Thank you for supporting our children, families, and community! 💙