SNOW DAYS, CLOSINGS, and DELAYED OPENINGS
IC3 is obligated to maintain state-mandated adult/child ratios whenever the Center is open. The decision on whether normal Center operations will be canceled or altered will be at the discretion of the Executive Director. In case of inclement weather IC3 may choose to delay opening, close early or close for the day.
The following factors are considered by the Executive Director when making weather
related decisions
– Weather conditions in Ithaca and surrounding communities
– The decisions of other local agencies regarding their opening/closing hours
– The ability of our staff to commute safely to the Center due to many of our employees living outside the Center’s immediate vicinity (Please note that on days of severely adverse weather conditions, staff absenteeism may be higher than normal)
– Recommendations of the Tompkins County Sherriff’s Department
Be prepared: Stay tuned to the weather forecasts during the winter and have specific back-up coverage prepared for your child’s care and/or emergency pick-up.
IF IC3 programs are closed/delayed: A delay allows an appropriate decision to be made. Taking into consideration information gathered from the resources mentioned above. This means that a decision is in the process of being made. When on a delay, the Center will not open before 9:30AM. We may open as late as 11AM or cancel for the day. The final decision will be messaged to families between 8-9 AM through the ProCare Parent App.
If there will be an EARLY CLOSING, a decision will be made by 12 noon, this means that due to worsening conditions, the Center will close early. The center will make every effort via phone, email or app message to reach families regarding the early closing.
PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS FOR ANY QUESTIONS
REGARDING CLOSING OR DELAY INFORMATION:
– IC3’s Website: www.icthree.org
– IC3’s Facebook Page: www.Facebook.com/icthree.org
– IC3 will also be utilizing our ProCare Parent App to message families of any possible closing or delay. If you haven’t already downloaded the ProCare Parent App, please do so to get important delay/closing information. If you have any questions see the front desk or email office@icthree.org
