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*