Drop-in Classes - Full prorated refunds will be given - less $30.00 cancellation fee - for withdrawals anytime before the second week of any semester. No refunds are given after this point on class packs. There are no refunds for clients who join a class in the middle of the semester.
Camp Programs - Full refunds will be given - less $30.00 cancellation fee - for withdrawals/reduction in number of weeks prior to May 15, 2010 for Kids at Work Toddler Camp, and July 1, 2010 for Gym Kids at Work Camp. There are no refunds/reductions after those dates.
Kids at Work PlayGroup - Full refunds will be given - less $150.00 cancellation fee - for withdrawals prior to August 15, 2010. There are no refunds on Kids at Work PlayGroup after this date. PlayGroup clients will be given priority registration in the Winter/Spring semester up until December 1, when registration will be open to new clients.
Space is not reserved in a class until payment in full has been received by Kids at Work.
Gift Certificates - there are no refunds on gift certificate purchases.
Drop-in Class packs are valid for the semester indicated only, not the previous or following semesters.
There is a $15.00 fee for reduction of class pack (partial refund) anytime before the second week of any semester. No reductions in class packs can be made after this time.
There is a $50.00 returned check fee.
DROP-IN CLASS POLICY
Drop-in classes include those classes where clients pay-per-class, or purchase a pack of classes for use at any time during the semester at any drop-in class.
Drop-in packages are valid for the semester indicated ONLY, not the previous or following semesters.
Upon registration, parents should specify how they intend to use their class pack - For example: which sibling? which class? Will it be shared (siblings only)? Which location, if applicable? Parents should keep Kids at Work informed if their plans change regarding which class(es) they intend to attend. This helps to limit over-crowding, and keeps our enrollment under control.
"FULL" classes - A class that is marked as "FULL" on this website is a class where there are no more class pack holders being registered for that particular class, to limit potential overcrowding. Other clients may STILL drop-in to these classes, space permitting, with a reservation.
Clients who purchase class packs may attend any age-appropriate DROP-IN class, any day, any time that classes are in session. Please note sibling policies below.
Class packs are purchased separately for the summers only "Sun Sessions" program and all other programs offered at the 14th Street location. Packs are not interchangeable.
Class packs are valid for the semester indicated only when you purchase your pack.There are no refunds, rollovers, or credits for unused classes in class packs.
Clients are urged to make a reservation for a drop-in class. See reservation policy below.
Drop-in without reservation: It is possible to drop-in without a reservation, space permitting. Please do not be upset if there is no room in a given class.
Reservations that are more than 7 minutes late will be considered a no show. Space may not be available for clients who are more than 7 minutes late for a reservation. If you are late and there is no room in the class, you will not be charged for the class.
Please check with us, as some classes will not run during the summer months, or changes to the day, time, or venue of the class may be made from semester to semester.
Please note the dates of the semester carefully, including holidays.
Kids at Work reserves the right to cancel any class due to lack of enrollment. In this case full refund will be made to client.
DROP-IN RESERVATION INSTRUCTIONS
How to make a Reservation: Guaranteed reservations may be made via email (info@kidsatworknyc.com), phone or text (347-933-8293), or via this website, by 9pm the night before the class. Clients will receive a confirmation.
If there is no room in a given class, and you have made a reservation, you will be contacted at least one hour before the class, provided you made the reservation before 9pm the night before.
Late Reservations - We will do our best to honor these reservations, but we cannot guarantee space in class in these cases!
Advance reservations - Feel free to let us know at any time the exact dates/times your child will come to class for the semester.
Standing reservations - clients who purchase a pack of 6 or more classes may make a standing reservation in a class. Clients must cancel the standing reservation by 9pm the night before in the case of sickness or vacation.
No show reservations will result in a one-class deduction on class packs! Please cancel by 9pm the night before to avoid deductions.
Sun Sessions classes are canceled in the event of rain. Rain declaration will generally be made by 8am the morning of class.
Rain declaration will be made as a banner message on our home page, www.kidsatworknyc.com, and will also be contained on our voicemail message at 347-933-8293.
During the week of August 19 - 23 we will host rain make-up classes at all locations where classes were canceled due to rain. During this week there will be 2 classes if it rained twice, no classes if it did not rain, and so on.
Rain make-ups make take place on a different day of the week or time from the normally scheduled class.
Clients who are not available during our rain make-up week should plan their class packs accordingly so that they can use all classes in the event of rain. There are no refunds for rained out classes, since clients may makeup at any other Sun Sessions location OR during our rain make-up week.
SUMMER CAMP POLICIES
Please note refund policy above.
Separation - separation is done at the discretion of Kids at Work/ABC Gym Kids in a gentle manner at the pace of the individual child. Not all children are ready for separation for various reasons. We will do our best to accommodate individual child-care situations in the event your child is not ready to separate. Clients will be emailed separation guidelines prior to the start of camp. Separation for children under 3 years old, who are attending camp for less than 3 weeks, and who have never separated in a classroom situation before, is not recommended.
Pickup from Gym Kids at Work Camp is at Hudson River Park at Christopher Street at 12:00pm sharp. There is a $5 per minute charge for late pick-ups after 12:15.
Please dress for mess at all camps! A change of clothes is recommended since water play is included.
Children in Gym Kids at Work Camp should bring with them a backpack or bag containing: water bottle or sippie with name clearly labeled, diapers and wipes if needed, complete change of clothes including socks/underwear, and extra sunblock. Please do not send your child with food in their bag, since we have a lovely snack at snacktime.
Children should wear shoes to camp that can be fastened securely to the child's foot. We do not recommend flipflops or crocs.
Clients are asked to apply sunblock to their children before camp. Teachers will reapply to faces and arms/shoulders before our daily walk. Sun Sessions are held in a shady area so exposure is minimal.
KIDS AT WORK PLAYGROUP POLICIES
Please note refund policy above.
Separation - separation is done at the discretion of Kids at Work in a gentle manner at the pace of the individual child. Under no circumstances may children separate before age 2. We will do our best to accomodate individual child-care situations and sibling issues in the event your child is not ready to separate at age 2. Clients will be emailed separation guidelines prior to the start of the session.
Please dress for mess for PlayGroup! Teachers cannot be held responsible for delicate clothing issues.
Please send your child to PlayGroup with a full change of clothes, diapers, and wipes each day. Children do not need to be potty trained to attend PlayGroup.
Please do not send your child to PlayGroup with food since we have a lovely and healthy snack at snacktime and there may be allergy issues among other children.
Parents and caregivers must remain actively involved during the time they are still on the Kids at Work premises with their child.
CLASS GUIDELINES
Please do not bring food or drink into any class, including those outside. Water and bottles for babies are ok. It is OK to nurse your baby during class.
Please refrain from cell phone use in class, including texting/emailing.
Kids at Work cannot accommodate siblings who are not registered for the class. Certain exceptions may be made if a second caregiver/parent is present, or in the case of infants kept in a hands-free carrier. Please do not bring older siblings to class as the lessons are not age-appropriate for some older children. Our venues cannot accommodate older children who are waiting. Please contact the Director for more information on sibling arrangements. Siblings within our age ranges, in mixed-ages classes, must be registered.
Jam Sessions/Sun Sessions Mixed-Ages siblings: Siblings under 10 months may attend free of charge, while in the company of a registered sibling!
Classes are subject to cancellation for any reason. In these cases client will receive a full pro-rated refund.
All parents/guardians of children participating in Kids at Work programs will be required to sign a general liability and optional photo release at their first class, along with a statement of understanding of these policies.