HDFS Children's Programs: Operating Schedule

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In case of inclement weather or other emergencies, the HDFS Children’s Programs follow the emergency management procedures of Penn State.

Hours of Operation

July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013

The programs will be closed on the following days during the 2012–2013 academic year:

2012–2013 academic year
Month Days Closed
July Independence Day (University Holiday)
7/4/12
August Center closed for extensive cleaning, set up of rooms, Professional Development,
8/13-8/17/2012
September Labor Day (University Holiday)
9/3/2012
October In-service Day Staff attending PA Early Childhood Conference
10/22/2012
November Thanksgiving Holiday
11/21, 11/22 and 11/23/2012
December Winter Holiday (University Holiday)
12/24 through12/31/2012
January 2013 New Year Holiday (University Holiday)
1/1/2013

In-service Day Professional Dev. and Room Organization
1/21/2013
February - none -
March Spring Break
3/3 through 3/9/2013
April In-service Day Professional Dev. and Room Organization
4/19/2013
May Memorial Day (University Holiday)
5/27/2013
June - none -

July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012

The programs will be closed on the following days during the 2011–2012 academic year:

2011–2012 academic year
BFC = Bennett Family Center
HW = Schultz Child Care Center at Hort Woods
Month Number of Days Closed Number of Days Open Explanation of Days Closed
July 1 BFC
6 HW
20 BFC
15 HW
Independence Day (University Holiday) 7/4/11
7/11-7/15/11 CDL Closed for moving to HW
August 5 BFC
1 HW
18 BFC
22 HW
Center closed for maintenance and Professional Development 8/15-8/19/11- BFC
8/15/11 ONLY- HW
September 1 21 Labor Day (University Holiday)
9/5/11
October 1 20 In-Service Professional Development
10/10/11
November 3 19 Thanksgiving Break
11/23, 11/24 and 11/25/11
December 5 17 Winter Break (University Holidays and Closing)
12/26 through12/30/11
January 2012 1 21 New Year’s Day (University Holiday)
1/2/12
February 1 20 In-Service Professional Dev. And Room Organization
2/20/12
March 5 17 Spring Break
3/5 through 3/9/12
April 1 20 In-service Day Professional Dev. And Room Organization
4/20/12
May 1 22 Memorial Day (University Holiday)
5/28/12
June 0 21  
TOTAL 25 BFC
26 HW
236 BFC
235 HW