When snow or icy conditions are predicted, we closely monitor the weather. Most often, decisions are made in the early morning rather than the night before to factor in the most current conditions. Our top concern is the safety of your family and the staff. When the Bellingham public schools close, we will operate with reduced hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If they are not in session (Winter break) or on a delayed start (for example 2 hours late), please check our Facebook page or the calendar on our website. We will post our hours for the day by 6:30 a.m.
Remember the following on snow days:
Please note that the Sunflower House -OR-the road to it may close. If so, we’ll block it off with cones and you will drop off at Blossom’s main building.
As outlined in our handbook, we require parents to contact the office if arriving late. In the event of snow the timeline is extended to 9:30. Email communication is more efficient than a phone call and allows us time to thoughtfully prepare for children. Please use office@blossomchildcare.com or the “Schedule Change Form" that can be found here. So that we may have an accurate attendance list to determine food, staffing and placement of children, we require children who need care to arrive by 10:00 AM. We will not be able to make exceptions.
We will not provide breakfast on snow days, a snack will be provided.
Expect the unexpected: although we do our best to maintain consistency, your child may be in a different classroom space with an unfamiliar teacher and some new faces. There may be alterations to the daily schedule as well.
Label—hats, mittens, boots, coats, scarves, socks & snowsuits. Bring extra socks and mittens. Children will want to experience the snow. It is helpful if you can label items at home before arriving but if necessary masking tape and markers will be provided. Please label each item individually and put the items in a labeled bag that will be used for the day. This will assist us if your child is in a classroom other than their own.