Hours
Middle Earth is open from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The center operates year round and is closed only on the following holidays:
One day at New Year
Memorial Day
One day at July 4th
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day and Friday after
Two days at Christmas
*Day before Public School Begins (a professional day)
Arrival and Departure
Children must be accompanied into the classroom and signed in by an adult. Likewise, they need to be signed out and escorted by an adult who is on the parents' approved pickup list. No children are allowed to go to the playground or parking lot unaccompanied, nor will they be released unless the adult is on the approved list.
Gradual Adjustment
In order to provide a comfortable beginning to Middle Earth, we offer a gradual adjustment period for new children and their families. This consists of a three-day orientation, at no charge, in which the child is slowly introduced to the classroom while the presence of family member(s) is decreased.
| Day 1: | Parent(s) and child visit the classroom and participate in Activities from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. or 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. |
| Day 2: | Child visits classroom from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. or 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The parent(s) stay for the first hour, then leave and return at the end of the period |
| Day 3: | Parent(s) leave child for a shortened day (with pick-up prior to lunch). |
There is no charge for these three days. Before beginning the introduction period, we require that the child be permanently enrolled, with all deposits paid.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
It is extremely rare for Middle Earth to close due to inclement weather. We do not necessarily follow OU or public school closures. Families are asked to check with the local TV and radio stations for school closings before bringing children to the center.