Important Links and Dates
Helpful Links:
We use Brightwheel to sign in and out of care, report illnesses, and send messages, photos, and updates (including diapering/potty training notes for younger students) throughout the day.
Online Parent Portal Sign In: Brightwheel
Current ELC Handbook: Click Here
Western UP Health Department - Updates for current Health Regulations including MCIR/Immunization info: Click Here
Unexpected Closures:
**Tuition remains due for emergencies**
We are part of the Houghton and Keweenaw Counties weather-related closures (including snow days, late starts, and early releases). These are announced online.
For late starts or “2 hour delays,” we are delayed until 10 AM, because that is the time the road commission assures us they can have the roads open to our facility.
For early releases, we will follow the schools’ lead on that day, and announcements will be made through Brightwheel.
Additional Emergency Closures will be called if extenuating circumstances such as a loss of power or water exceeds the time we are allowed by licensing. These may result in reduced tuition, if the closure exceeds 2 hours.
Scheduled Breaks:
**No Tuition Due for Scheduled Breaks**
There are three scheduled breaks per year.
Easter Break: March 22 - 29, 2027
Summer Break: June 14 - 18, 2027
Christmas Break: December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027
(Exact dates will vary by year, based on the holidays.)
Holidays:
**Tuition remains due for Holidays**
January 18, 2027: MLK Day
February 15, 2027: President's Day
March 29, 2027: Easter Monday / Good Friday
May 31, 2027: Memorial Day
June 21, 2027: Juneteenth (Observed)
July 5, 2027: Independence Day (Observed)
September 7, 2026: Labor Day
October 12, 2026: Indigenous Peoples Day
November 11, 2026: Veteran's day
November 26, 2026: Thanksgiving*
