A Child's Place maintains written policies that guide our approach to major issues and provide a common understanding of many practical and safety related issues. Our policies reflect current state and federal regulations as well as best practices in early childhood educaiton. We suggest that all parents become familiar with our policies and we encourage you to contact your child's head teacher or the Executive Director if you have any questions. Our programs and policies reflect the contributions of all involved and are updated regularly to reflect parent feedback as well as changes in state and federal regulations and best professional practices.

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School Year Programs: Toddlers-Threes-Fours

1. If Westport schools have a delayed opening, then the 10 Month Programs will open at 10:00 am. 
2. If Westport schools close, then the 10 Month Programs close as well. 
3. If Westport schools have an early dismissal, 10 Month extended day and afternoon programs will be cancelled.
4. All decisions about delays and closings will be announced in the morning on our Connect-Ed messaging system.
5. Families or alternate emergency persons will be contacted by phone if a decision is made to close the School Year Programs early.

First Steps 12 Month Programs

1. If Westport schools have a delayed opening, The First Steps Programs will follow that delay. (Example: If there is a two hour delay programs will open at 9:30 etc.)
2. If Westport schools close, at the discretion of the Executive Director, the First Steps Programs will either open at 10:00 a.m. or close for the entire day.
3. In the event of severe weather conditions, the Executive Director may, at her discretion, close programs early.
4. Families or alternate emergency persons will be contacted by phone if a decision is made to close the First Steps programs early. Two staff will remain until all children are picked up.
5. All decisions will be announced in the morning on our Connect-Ed messaging system.

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