SUMMER FAQ

1. What is your refund policy?

If canceling four weeks before the start of your. program: participants get a credit for the value of the program, minus a 75$ cancellation fee. 

If canceling two weeks before the start of your program: 50% credit for the value of the program, minus a 75$ cancellation fee. 

After two weeks, no credits will be given. There are no refunds for summer programs. 

Credits can be used for future workshops, classes or parties (subject to availability, for up to 1 year from the date the credit is issued)

2. What if my child misses a day?

We are unable to offer refunds or credits for missed days at this time.

3. What if I need to switch weeks?

Let us know! We are ready to help parents providing there is space for your scientist in another week.

4. When is drop-off in the morning for Full Day programs?

Our doors open at 9 am. If you registered for early drop off, children will be welcomed in at 8:30 am. Early drop off is 10/Day Adv. or $15 Day of.

5. When is pick-up? 

Normal class ends at 3 pm. Extended day runs from 3 pm - 6 pm, you can sign up by the day or week 50$/Day.

6. What if I need aftercare but didn't sign up, or if I’m running late? 

No problem! Please contact us immediately if you know you will need aftercare, but didn't sign up. We will accommodate last minute sign ups as long as we have space. Parents who are more than 15 minutes late to pick up their children will automatically be charged for aftercare until 6pm. Scientists who are enrolled in extended day take a break from the space and go on a walk at 3:15.

7. Are nuts allowed? Yes, but NO Peanuts. 

We have a few kids coming during each program session that we want to take special care of. We check lunches, but please keep peanuts at home to help other scientists have a safe week. If we take away snacks that contain peanuts, we will store them and you can take them home for another time. Cashews, Almonds and other nuts and seeds are allowed.

8.  What should my child bring each day?

  1. A packed lunch (that does not contain any peanuts).

  2. 1-2 snacks they can eat after time outside. Please send at least one additional snack if the child will be staying for extended day (that do not contain any peanuts).

  3. A water bottle.

  4. Rain gear, sunscreen, proper footware and clothing appropriate to seasonal weather (we will go outside every day). Please apply sunscreen before you drop children off.

  5. A reusable tote to bring projects home.

 9. What will my child be doing all day? 

TONS OF AMAZING ACTIVITIES! Every Monday, we will send home a list of questions so you can converse with your child about the kinds of work we are doing -  who knows, you may even learn a thing or two yourself! A daily schedule will be posted and we read it together during morning lab meeing, but please feel free to check it out during drop-off or pick-up.

General Schedule:

  • 9am: Sign In/Unpack/ Science Open Play/ Morning snack for kids that get Hangry!

  • 9:30: Lab Meeting & Morning Science

  • 11:30: Lunch

  • 12:10: Stretch Yo Legs! Nature Walk, Playground Science, Bug Hunt

  • 1:00: Science Choice / Afternoon snack for kids that get Hangry!

  • 1:30: Afternoon Science

  • 2:30: Lab Meeting Wrap Up & Science Share

  • 2:50: Pack Up & Sign Out

  • 3:00: Extended Day

10. Do you let children go into the sprinklers when it's hot? 

We will let our scientists run through the sprinklers to explore properties of water science, to cool off on a hot day, but we don't really want anyone to get too soaked to be comfortable when we return to the space. If you have a child "prone" to getting soaked, feel free to send a change of clothes that we can store and  return at the end of the session.

11. What is extended day like? 

We take a break and go outside and then bring children back in for a snack. Scientists get a bit of "choice" time with our cool science-y toys and then participate in additional science activities geared towards making the most of their day with us.

12. Who is allowed to pick up my child? 

Child safety is exceptionally important to us! If you need to change the pick-up options you provided online, we must be notified in writing in advance of pick-up or email to info@thetinyscientist.com. All individuals who pick-up children will be asked for I.D. We do not release children to adults other than those listed on your online forms. We never release children to minors or let them leave unattended by an adult.