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 30 - April 6, 2026
Summer Break: June 8 - 12, 2026
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 19, 2026: MLK Day
February 16, 2026: President's Day
April 6, 2026: Easter Monday / Good Friday
May 25, 2026: Memorial Day
June 22, 2026: Juneteenth
July 6, 2026: Independence Day
September 7, 2026: Labor Day
October 12, 2026: Indigenous Peoples Day
November 11, 2026: Veteran's day
November 26, 2026: Thanksgiving*