When Bad Weather Strikes, Do You Have a Child Care Plan?	Print Issue
December 11, 2012, Volume 59, No. 15

The winter season is here, and bad weather can hit at a moment’s notice. If you have a child, finding dependent care can be challenging when your kid has a snow day but you need to get to work. Well, rest assured—Penn can help you make a plan.

From now through April 1, you can take advantage of Penn’s Snow Day Child Care Program (https://www.hr.upenn.edu/myhr/worklife/family/snowday) when the University is open, but Philadelphia public schools close due to inclement weather. You’ll have access to all-day care for your child (ages 12 weeks to 12 years old), whether he or she attends a Philadelphia district school or not.

Child care is provided by the Penn Children’s Center. Keep in mind you need to pre-register in order to participate in the program. Because space is limited, child care is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

You can also take advantage of Penn’s backup care program if your child’s school closes due to inclement weather. You’re eligible for up to ten days of in-home backup child care per calendar year. Through a partnership with Parents in a Pinch, Inc., care is available for children up to 17 years in age who reside in your household.

For more information on Penn’s dependent care resources, visit www.hr.upenn.edu/myhr/worklife