Child care is available on most scheduled Non-School Days for children in Young 5s through 6th grade at Bates. Programs are offered on both half days (from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m.) and full days (7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.). Non-School Day programming is engaging, age-appropriate, and includes a wide range of activities throughout the day. The rate for half-day programs is $36 per day, and the rate for full-day programs is $66 per day. 2025–26 Non-School Day ScheduleMonday, October 13 — Full DayTuesday, October 14 — Full DayThursday, November 6 — Half DayFriday, November 7 — Half DayFriday, December 12 — Full DayThursday, January 15 — Half DayFriday, January 16 — Half DayFriday, January 23 - Full Day - DISTRICT COLD WEATHER DAYMonday, January 26 - Full Day - DISTRICT SNOW DAY - DELAYED START - LESS THAN 15 SPOTS LEFT AS OF 8PM 1/25Friday, February 13 — Full DayMonday, April 6 — Full DayFriday, April 17 — Full DayThe 2026–27 Non-School Day schedule will be posted when the 2026–27 school year calendar is released. ENROLL NOW