News Archive: October 2008

Weather Related School Closings

The Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center follows Grand Rapids Public Schools when determining if school will be closed due to adverse weather conditions. Policy is to close school only when absolutely necessary. We want all children to be safe and recognize that unexpected closings may create child care issues for many parents. If school is… read more »

Dressing for Winter Weather

It is The Discovery Center’s policy to go outside for recess every day, unless it is raining or the wind chill temperature is zero. As with all policies and practices at The Discovery Center, encouraging the children to go outside is done with intention. It gives them an opportunity to run and jump, using their… read more »