Mickyc - I am also taking an extra day every long weekend this year, as well as being closed on Christmas Eve. My older daughter is entering full time kindergarten this fall, and I for sure plan to attend all events that her school has. I am definitely willing to close early for the sake of my family, but I am trying to figure out how to approach it. I have the extra complication of being licensed, so I guess I should ask my coordinator what the protocol is. So far I have been able to find a dentist that is open weekends, so that I don't have to worry about closing. But I am due for a doctor check up and eye exam soon, and it may be difficult to do it all on the weekend.