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Annual Calendars

  • The infant/toddler and preschool programs begin on August 26, 2024 with an orientation program. Home visits are scheduled on August 21, 22, and 23.
  • The academic-year calendar ends at noon on May 30, 2025.
  • The program closes monthly for professional activities and follows the Smith College administrative calendar for holiday and inclement weather closings. The program typically closes for the March break; an optional three-day program may be offered on the Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of the break.
  • Enrollment for summer of 2025 and academic year 2025–26 will begin in February 2025.

August

Date(s) Notes
Monday, August 12–Friday, August 16 CECE closed for annual maintenance and repairs
Monday, August 19–Friday, August 23 CECE professional days for academic year preparation*
Monday, August 26–Friday, August 30 First week of 2023–24 academic year
Monday, August 26 and Tuesday, August 27 Preschool orientation days**
Monday, August 26–Friday, August 30 Infant-toddler phase-in period***
Thursday, August 29 Welcome Back picnic

September

Date(s) Notes
Monday, September 2 Labor Day; CECE closed
Thursday, September 5 Parent Night, 4:30–5:30 p.m.

October

Date(s) Notes
Monday, October 14 Fall Break; CECE closed
Tuesday, October 15 Professional day; CECE closed

November

Date(s) Notes
Monday, November 11 Professional day; CECE closed*
Wednesday, November 27–Friday, November 29 Thanksgiving holiday; CECE closed

December

Date(s) Notes
Friday, December 20 Professional day; CECE closed*
Monday, December 23–Thursday, January 2 Winter Break; CECE closed

January

Date(s) Notes
Wednesday, January 1 and Thursday, January 2 Winter Break; CECE closed
Friday, January 3 CECE reopens will full-day schedule
Friday, January 17 Professional day; CECE closed*
Monday, January 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; CECE closed
TBD Annual Open House for current and prospective families

February

Date(s) Notes
Monday, February 17 Professional day; CECE closed*

March

Date(s) Notes
Monday, March 17–Friday, March 21 Smith College Spring Break
Monday, March 17 Professional day; CECE closed*
Tuesday, March 18–Thursday, March 20 Three-day March Program****
Friday, March 21 CECE closed

April

Date(s) Notes
Friday, April 25 Professional day; CECE closed*

May

Date(s) Notes
Friday, May 16 Professional day; CECE closed
Monday, May 26 Memorial Day; CECE closed
Friday, May 30 Final day of academic year; 11:45 dismissal
Half-professional day; CECE closed noon–4 p.m.

*The CECE will be closed on professional days. The dates included here are projected dates, and may be adjusted in a final calendar published over the summer. 

**Preschool Orientation Days: Preschool children begin the new year by attending for one day with only half of their class. Children will be assigned either Monday, August 26 or Tuesday, August 27 as their first day, and the whole class will attend together beginning on Wednesday, August 28. This schedule will be determined over the summer.  

***For infant-toddler children who are new to the program or transitioning to a new classroom, we encourage families to consider a phase-in plan for your child that allows them to start with a few shorter days at Fort Hill before building up to a full day in the classroom.  

****We anticipate offering enrollment for a limited, three-day program on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of March Break. Enrollment for the March program will take place in January. Tuition for the program is paid separately from academic year tuition and spaces are limited. 

May

Date(s) Notes
Friday, May 31 Last day of academic year (11:45 dismissal)

June

Date(s) Notes
Monday, June 3 Professional day; CECE closed*
Tuesday, June 4 First day of 2024 summer program
TBD 11:30 dismissal for our annual evacuation drill (more details to follow);
CECE closed for half-professional day*
Wednesday, June 19 Juneteenth; CECE closed*

July

Date(s) Notes
Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 Fourth of July; CECE closed

August

Date(s) Notes
Thursday, August 8 Last day of summer program (4:45 dismissal)
Friday, August 9 Professional day; CECE closed*
Monday, August 12–Friday, August 16 CECE closed for annual maintenance and repairs
Monday, August 19–Friday, August 23 CECE professional days for academic year preparation*;
Home visits scheduled for new families
Monday, August 26 First day of 2024–25 academic year
Monday, August 26 and Tuesday, August 27 Preschool orientation days**
Monday, August 26–Friday, August 30 Infant-toddler phase-in period***

*The CECE is closed for children on professional days.

**Preschool Orientation Days: Preschool children begin the new year by attending for one day with only half of their class. Children will be assigned either Monday, August 26 or Tuesday, August 27 as their first day, and the whole class will attend together beginning on Wednesday, August 28. This schedule will be determined over the summer.  

***For infant-toddler children who are new to the program or transitioning to a new classroom, we encourage families to plan for a phase-in period for your child that allows them to start with a few shorter days at Fort Hill before building up to a full day in the classroom. Teachers can communicate with families about this at the home visit during the week of August 19. 

2024–25 Academic Year Schedule Options

Infant-Toddler

3, 4 or 5 days

8 a.m.–2:45 p.m.

3, 4 or 5 days

8 a.m.–4:45 p.m.

Preschool

3, 4 or 5 days

8 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

3, 4 or 5 days

8 a.m.–2:45 p.m.

3, 4 or 5 days

8 a.m.–4:45 p.m.

Tuition

Ages for toddlers and preschoolers are calculated as of September 1 and apply to the academic year and the following summer. Infants begin the program at two months of age and pay infant tuition for the entire academic year. If a child is younger than 15 months at the beginning of the summer program, the infant rate applies to the entire summer tuition.

Benefited Smith employees are entitled to a tuition grant. Please contact Human Resources for details.

2024–25 Academic Year Rates

Type

Times

5 Days

4 Days

3 Days

Infant

8 a.m.–2:45 p.m.

$24,960

$21,960

$16,470

Infant

8 a.m.–4:45 p.m.

$29,360

$25,840

$19,380

Toddler

8 a.m.–2:45 p.m.

$23,110

$20,340

$15,520

Toddler

8 a.m.–4:45 p.m.

$27,190

$23,930

$17,950

Preschool

8 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

$12,740

$11,210

$8,410

Preschool

8 a.m.–2:45 p.m.

$18,050

$15,890

$11,920

Preschool

8 a.m.–4:45 p.m.

$21,240

$18,690

$14,020