Weather Policies
The weather policies for after school programs differ from county to county, and are determind by the individual school systems.
Anne Arundel County
If schools open late because of inclement weather, Open Door centers open at 8:00 am.
If schools close early because of inclement weather, Open Door centers open at the time school closes and remain open until 6:00 pm. If schools announce in the morning that they are closed for the day because of inclement weather, Open Door centers are CLOSED.
Baltimore County
If schools open late due to inclement weather, Open Door will not provide morning care, but will provide care after school.
If schools announce in the morning that they will be closed for the day because of the weather, Open Door will be closed.
When schools close early due to inclement weather, Open Door will not provide after school care.
When schools are in session for the day, but an announcement is made that all evening activities are canceled, Open Door will not provide after school care.
Harford County
If schools open late because of inclement weather, Open Door will open at 8:00 am.
If schools close early due to inclement weather, Open Door opens at the time school closes. Parents must pick up their children within 2 hours of an early closing.
If schools announce in the morning that they will be closed for the day because of the weather and it is a CODE BLUE, Open Door will be open from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm. Open Door will be CLOSED for CODE RED or GREEN.