The Children’s Place Learning Center is open 12 months a year from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for the University closure period in December, University holidays, and two staff training days (spring and fall). The center is open between semesters and during spring break.
The yearly calendar for WMU Children's Place matches Western Michigan University's calendar.
Jan. 7
Spring semester begins
Jan. 21
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Center Closed
Feb. 5
Picture Day
Feb. 11
Summer I and II priority enrollment begins
Feb. 20
Family Fun Night
Feb. 25
Summer priority enrollment ends
March 1
Spirit Day – Center open
March 4-7
Spring break – Center open
March 8
Center closed – Staff training day
March 11
Fall priority enrollment begins
April 25
Fall priority enrollment ends
April 22-26
Final exam week – submit schedule change request
April 29-May 3
Break week – Center open – Pre-registration required
May 6
Start of Summer I
May 27
Memorial Day – Center closed
June 25
Family Fun Night
June 26
End of Summer I
June 27
Start of Summer II
July 4
Independence Day – Center closed
Aug. 16
End of Summer II
