Snow Policy

If the Federal Government remains open, we will do everything possible to remain open.

  • If the Federal Government is closed, we will be closed.
  • If liberal leave is granted to Federal Government employees, please call the center answering machine or listen to WTOP radio (1500 Am, 107.7 FM, 820 AM, and 103.5 FM) and look at wtopnews.com for information about whether the center will be closed for the day.
  • If the Federal Government releases its employees early, all centers will close as quickly as possible.
  • If the Federal Government report time for their employees is delayed or Fairfax County Schools are closed, our opening hours will change.

In an effort to give parents better guidelines for planning purposes during severe weather, the following changes have been made regarding late openings at the centers.

This is a change in policy. If Fairfac County Schools are closed, the centers will not open before 9:00 AM.

  1. A final decision about the clos\ure of the centers for the day will be made and put on the center's answering machine no later than 7:00 AM. Should the centers close for the day, an announcement will be made on WTOP radio (1500 AM, 107.7 FM, 820 AM, and 103.5 FM) and listed on wtopnews.com as well as www.achildsplaceinc.com.
  2. Should Fairfax County Schools be closed two consecutive days, our centers will make every effort to open on time the second day. If you should have any question about the opening house, please confirm the hours by calling the centers or checking our website. Notices will also be posted at the centers.
  3. If Fairfax County Schools have a delayed opening, it will not affect our normal hours of operation.

All schools are equipped with emergency supplies and have emergency procedures in place to follow should it become necessary. Please make certain you have the phone number of your child's center. We also ask if your work, cell, or emergency numbers have changed, that you update them with the office.

If the power is out at the center at 7:00 AM, the center will remain closed for the entire day. If the power should go out during a storm, the center will contact parents and will close immediately. This is a licensing regulation.