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📅  Special Day Coverage

Coverage for every
day off from school

From single holidays to vacation weeks, WEH keeps kids engaged, active, and happy — so Westwood families never have to scramble for childcare.

📍 First Parish of Westwood  ·  252 Nahatan St
🕙 Holidays: 9 AM–3 PM  ·  Vacation weeks: 9 AM–12 PM
Online signup required  ·  Advance registration only
What We Offer

Flexible coverage, built for busy families

Pick exactly what you need — from a single holiday to a full vacation week — with transparent, per-day pricing and no long-term commitment.

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Holiday Days
No-school days covered

When Westwood schools are closed for a holiday, the Hub is open. Kids enjoy a full day of enrichment activities, outdoor play, and a healthy snack.

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Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Arts, sports, STEM, games, chess & more
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Nut-free snack included; pack a lunch
Online signup required in advance
Per Child
Per day
$75
Register for a Holiday Day
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Vacation Weeks
Winter, February & April breaks

We offer morning programming during Winter, February and April vacation weeks — a relaxed, fun half-day for kids to stay engaged while parents stay on schedule.

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Hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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February & April vacation weeks
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Enrichment activities all morning
Sign up for individual days or the full week
Per Child
Per day
$40
Register for Vacation Week
2025–2026 Coverage

Holidays we cover this year

We're open on the following Westwood school holidays. Registration opens approximately two weeks before each date — watch your email for reminders.

Rosh Hashanah
9 AM – 3 PM
Yom Kippur
9 AM – 3 PM
Indigenous Peoples Day
9 AM – 3 PM
Veterans Day
9 AM – 3 PM
WPS Professional Development Day
9 AM – 3 PM
MLK Day
9 AM – 3 PM
Good Friday
9 AM – 3 PM
February Vacation Week
9 AM – 12 PM
April Vacation Week
9 AM – 12 PM
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Never miss a signup window

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Registration opens ~2 weeks outWe email enrolled families when each holiday day opens for signup.
Spots are limitedHoliday days fill quickly — sign up as soon as registration opens.
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Pack a lunchA nut-free snack is always provided. Children should bring their own lunch for all holiday and vacation week days.
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Drop-off & pickup onlyWPS buses don't run on holidays — all children must be dropped off and picked up by a parent or guardian.
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Getting Started

How to sign up for a drop-in day

No long-term commitment — just register online for the days you need, and we'll take care of the rest.

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Watch for the email

We send registration reminders to enrolled families about two weeks before each holiday. Not enrolled? Contact us to be added to the list.

2

Register online

Visit our registration page and select the day(s) you need. Takes about 2 minutes.

3

Pay to confirm

Complete payment online to secure your spot. Spots are held first-come, first-served.

4

Drop off & relax

Bring your child to First Parish at the start time. We'll handle everything from there.

Pricing

Simple, transparent rates

No surprises — all drop-in pricing is straightforward and per-child, per-day.

Program Hours Price Notes
Holiday Days 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
$75
per child / per day
Pack a lunch; snack provided
Vacation Weeks 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$40
per child / per day
February & April breaks; pack a lunch
Early Release Drop-In 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
$70
per child / per session
Pack a lunch; afternoon snack provided
Parent Night Out TBD per event
$30
+ $15 per sibling
See Parent Night Out page for dates

Ready to book your child's
next day off?

Register online in minutes. Spots are limited and fill fast — don't wait until the last minute.