FAQ: Little Learners labs

Created by Kelsey Friedemann, Modified on Thu, 18 Sep at 5:45 PM by Kelsey Friedemann

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Where do I drop off my child?
Can I stay with my child?
What can I do while my child is in class?
What if we have an allergy to the day’s snack?
Can I sign up for more than one day?
Can my child participate in the same class topic more than once?
Do I need to bring anything for my child?
What is the adult to child ratio?
Is parking included?
Will my child leave the room?
What can I do with my child after class?
What are the qualifications of the teacher?
What is the age policy for the Little Learners classes?

Where do I drop off my child?

You will drop your child off in the lower-level Education Center. Once you arrive in the lower level, signs will indicate which classroom to proceed to.

Can I stay with my child?

These classes are intended to foster independence and discovery. You will sign your child in at drop-off and we will check your ID at pick up.

What can I do while my child is in class?

You are free to visit the Museum and Museum Store, grab a snack at the museum’s cafe, The Periodic Table, take a walk in the park, or work. We will have a room available nearby for parents who wish to stay close at hand. Working parents may use the Museum’s free public Wi-Fi.

What if we have an allergy to the day’s snack?

Please plan to bring an alternative snack for your child.

Absolutely! Please register for each day you would like your child to participate.

Can my child participate in the same class topic more than once?

Yes! Repetition is the key to early childhood learning.

Do I need to bring anything for my child?

Please provide your child with a full water bottle, labeled with their name.

What is the adult to child ratio?

There will be approximately 1 adult for every three or four children, depending on class size.

Is parking included?

We encourage you to stay and enjoy the museum during and after your child’s class. You will receive a comped parking pass at pickup to enable you to exit the garage.

Will my child leave the room?

Your child will not visit exhibit halls, but they may make an escorted visit to the restroom.

What can I do with my child after class?

At pick up, you will be provided follow-up activities and prompts for areas of the Museum related to your child’s class. These should help you discuss with your child what they explored during class!

What are the qualifications of the teacher?

Lead teachers for these classes will be certified in Early Education and will supervise the additional classroom helpers.

What is the age policy for the Little Learners classes?

For our Little Learners program, we require all participants to be age 4 or 5 at the time of the class. Participating children must be potty-trained