Open Door Child Care
Open Door is Grand Haven Area Public School's licensed child care program designed to meet the needs of children. Open Door's mission is to impact and improve the quality of life for all children. We wish to create and build a safe and healthy environment for children to enjoy, as well as creating a general feeling of well-being for parents. We pride ourselves in our commitment to nurturing, caring and educating children of all ages. Our team believes that all children deserve a positive environment that is staffed by professionals who are deeply committed to the children’s well-being and happiness.
Submit an Open Door Schedule
Online Schedules:
Procare Weekly Schedules 2024 2025
You will be charged for days and times scheduled, even if your child does not attend.
Printable Schedule:
You will be charged for days and times scheduled, even if your child does not attend.
Registrations
Open Door Registration 2025 - 2026
Child Information/Emergency Card Every child must have their own Child Information/Emergency card filled out. Multiple children can not be on one form. This form is to be filled out only if you are
Billing & Scheduling Information
Billing Policies:
Credit Card payments will be automatically run the week following care.
Changes to a submitted schedule cannot be made after the due date. You will be charged for days and times scheduled, even if your child does not attend.
Addition of days/times that are needed, will only be accepted if openings are available.
The registration fee for Open Door is $40 per child with a $100 maximum per family.
Preschool Aged Children Rates:
Hourly $9/hour*
Full Day $45/day *
*Additional children will receive a 10% discount. The child who attends the most will be charged the full rate.
Young 5 – 6th Grade Rates:
A weekly minimum fee does apply. For full time Open Door (6 or more visits) the minimum fee is $180 and for part time Open Door (5 or less visits) the minimum fee is $90.
Before School Care (anytime from 6:30am-8:30am) $15 visit*
After School Care (anytime from 3:45pm-6:00pm) $15 visit*
Half Days (anytime from 11:45am-6:00pm) $32 day*
Snow Days/Full Day (anytime from 6:30am-6:00pm) $45 day*
*Additional children will receive a 10% discount. The child who attends the most will be charged the full rate.
Unregistering from Open Door:
In the event you no longer need Open Door Services you need to provide a two-week notice in writing (email is fine, children@ghaps.org). The minimum weekly fee will be charged during those two weeks.
Scheduling Policy:
Schedules are due no later than 6:00 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the scheduled week. (In certain circumstances, schedules may be due earlier due to the office being closed or holidays. If this is the case, emails will be sent and/or signs posted notifying you of the earlier due date.)
Late schedules will be accepted up until 12 p.m. on Thursday. Late schedules will only be accepted if openings are available. Your account will be assessed a $10.00 late fee per child for schedules received after 6 p.m. on Wednesday.
After 12 p.m. on Thursday no schedules will be accepted.
Drop in care is NOT available.
Schedules can not be taken over the phone. Schedules are to be submitted through your Procare account.
Late Pick-Up Policy:
If you pick up your child after 6:00pm, there is a $15.00 late pick up fee. An additional $1.00 a minute will be charged after the 1st 10 minutes you are late. A Late Pick Up form must be signed for our records and you will be billed the late fee.
Snow Days, Breaks, Full, Half Days and Delayed Starts
During the school year, Open Door is also available on snow days (unless Open Door is closed too), vacation days (winter and spring break), and ½ days (conferences, professional development, etc.)
During these longer periods of Open Door, special activities are usually scheduled. We have enjoyed field trips, hikes, and tours of local attractions, as well as activities on site to keep your child busy. We make every effort to keep your children occupied in an enjoyable and constructive way. Please bring a sack lunch, as hot lunch is not served on these days.
To see a calendar of Open Door availability, please click on the following PDF.
Open Door Calendar 2024 - 2025
Half Days
A weekly schedule must be submitted indicating that you will need care for the scheduled half days.
Schedules are due no later than 6:00 pm on Wednesday the week prior to the half day (unless stated they are due earlier).
There is not care available for White Pines students for Half Days after school.
Snow Day & Unscheduled 2 Hour Delays
When school is cancelled due to inclement weather, or other unforeseen circumstances, Open Door offers child care for all registered students. You do not need to call ahead to schedule care.
On Snow Days child care will be provided at our Central High School location only.
If local government buildings begin to close due to excessively hazardous travel conditions, Open Door at Central will close as well. Open Door availability will be listed with the school closings on Nixle, local TV and radio stations.
In the event of an unscheduled cancellation of school, your regularly scheduled hours will be credited unless care is used.
Winter Break & Spring Break
There is no registration fee for Winter or Spring Break childcare as long as you are registered for School Year Open Door. Alternate schedules are required for Winter and Spring Break care.
Registration forms will be made available several weeks before the scheduled break and are due earlier than normal. The due date will be clearly marked on the schedule/registration form.
Full Days $60*
Full Time (7 or more hours, 5 days per week) $275*
*Additional children will receive a 10% discount. The child who attends the most will be charged the full rate.