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.
We are currently offering in-person assistance at our office. We do ask that everyone wear a mask who enters our building. We are answering questions and accepting registrations through email (children@ghaps.org), the drop box outside our office at 106 S. Sixth Street (the sign above the door says Child Services) and through phone (616-850-6825).
Covid Update:
Though there may be changes to the way the program looks, we are aiming to keep the program as closely run to previous years as possible, with an even stronger emphasis on students (and teachers) health and safety! We will be following the District, CDC and Michigan Licensing regulations to keep the children safe. If you need child care only during the time the district is doing Virtual Learning, please contact our office at 850-6825 for a specific registration.
Submit an Open Door Schedule
Online Schedules:
*You must have a credit card on file to utilized the Online Schedule function. If you pay with cash or check or DHS, you will need to use the Printable Schedule located below.
*All Permanent schedules must be written on a printable schedule (see below) and given to staff or scanned and emailed to children@ghaps.org. Permanent schedules can not be submitted online.
Printable Schedule:
Open Door - Weekly Schedules 2020-21
Registrations
School Year Open Door
2020/21 School Year Open Door Reg
COVID-19 Preparedness & Response Plan
Covid Update:
Though there may be changes to the way the program looks, we are aiming to keep the program as closely run to previous years as possible, with an even stronger emphasis on students (and teachers) health and safety! We will be following the District, CDC and Michigan Licensing regulations to keep the children safe. If you need child care only during the time the district is doing Virtual Learning, please contact our office at 850-6825 for a specific registration.
2020/2021 School Year Open Door:
* Children who attend Ferry Elementary & Mary A. White can utilize Open Door at Central High School before AND after school.
* Children who attend White Pines can utilize Open Door at Central High School before school.
Snow, Vacation, Full and Half Days of School
During the school year, Open Door is also available on snow days, vacations 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 bowling, roller-skating, 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 Doors availability, please click on the following PDF.
School Year Open Door Locations
School |
Availiability |
Ages |
Hours |
|
Central Open Door |
Full Time Child Care Preschool Available onsite for Before and After school care for children who attend Mary A White and Ferry. Before school care is available for children who attend White Pines. |
Age 3 through 4th grade | 6:30am – 6pm |
| Griffin Open Door and Prime Time |
Wrap-around care for preschoolers Before and After School Care |
Young 5s through 4th grade |
6:30am – 6pm
|
|
Preschool aged children
|
8:30am-3:30pm | ||
| Lake Hills Open Door and Prime Time |
Wrap-around full time care for preschoolers Before and After School Care |
Age 3 through 4th grade | 6:30am – 6pm |
| Peach Plains Open Door | Before and after School Care | Young 5’s through 4th grade |
6:30 am – School School – 6pm |
| Robinson Open Door and Prime Time |
Wrap-around full time care for preschoolers Before and After School Care |
Age 3 through 4th grade | 6:30am – 6pm |
| Rosy Mound Open Door and Prime Time |
Wrap-around care for preschoolers Before and After School Care |
Young 5s through 4th grade |
6:30am – 6pm
|
|
Preschool aged children
|
8:30am-3:30pm | ||
Summer Open Door
Summer Open Door is a child care program open to children who are 3 years old through 12 years of age. We are located at Central High School. Children will explore, under the guidance of well-trained staff, many forms of educational activities such as math, science, reading, art and sports, in a fun-filled atmosphere. We work with the children daily to help them prepare and flow into a school routine. Children of this young age need structure and encouragement. We provide this continuity along with meeting each child’s needs on an individual basis.
If you are registering your child for Summer Open Door, please fill out all documents below.
Registrations for Summer Open Door are currently unavailable.
Billing & Scheduling Information
If you would like to know more about Open Door's billing and scheduling policies, please visit our Billing Information page.