General Policies

Make Up Classes

Classes will be made up in the event of teacher illness or inclement weather. Classes will be cancelled if Columbia Public Schools are cancelled due to inclement weather. This may exclude evening classes. Evening class participants will be contacted if class is cancelled due to weather conditions. When a class is cancelled, I will schedule a makeup class as soon and in the most convenient manner as possible. If you miss a class due to illness, travel or the like, you are welcome to make up during a semester when the student is currently enrolled. Please arrange make-ups as sometimes classes are full. Remember that even if you miss a class, you are still getting the benefit of the home materials, weekly emails, etc. and you can still continue the learning!

Please help keep distractions to a minimum by turning off cell phones and pagers. Village babies may have drinks, pacifiers and, of course are welcome to nurse whenever necessary. For all other age groups, please leave all sippy cups, bottles, snacks and pacifiers in the outer area, so as not to be tempting to other little hands and mouths! If a child has a particular "lovey" or special item from home they cannot part with during class, please try to watch for unhappy friends, and remove the object if it causes problems with other children. Place shoes, bags, etc. in designated area. A designated area will be provided for your comfort for changing babies, nursing (if you require privacy), quiet place, etc. There are times during class when visiting is appropriate, but I encourage you to keep visiting to a minimum and focus your energy on your child .

Please be on time and ready to go so your child can settle into the musical environment! We have a terrific curriculum every semester, and it helps all the kids to really get involved if everyone is in place at the same time. If you are late, please slip in as quickly and quietly as possible, and start right in with the activity at hand. Plan to arrive a few minutes early for class. Your level of participation is entirely up to you. I encourage you to be an active and patient role-model. It is not uncommon for a child to attend several classes before feeling comfortable. Don?t be discouraged, what a child is absorbing in class is often evidenced in the comfort of the home environment rather than in a certain level of participation in class. Demonstrations on how to participate will always be given only as suggestions. Feel free to modify any activity for you and your child to meet both of your needs.

Please be cautious both inside and outside of the building. Keep your child within your sight at all times and please do not allow them to climb on furniture, structures, etc. If you leave the waiting area or the building for any reason, make sure you have another parent available to help your child if needed.

You and your child will enormously benefit from the Kindermusik experience, especially if you make active use of your At Home Materials. Frequent reinforcement at home throughout the week makes all the difference in a child?s comfort and participation in the classroom.

Refund Policy

Studio Refund Policy
Deposits are not refundable, but tuition and materials fees are refundable if we are notified in writing or by email 2 weeks prior to the start of the class.

Studio Refund Policy

Although you may join our classes at any time, please plan to register early. If you do not register at least two weeks in advance, class availability may be limited and at-home-materials may not be available on the first day of class. Registration fee is due at least 2 weeks before classes start. Remainder of payment is due at the beginning of the first class. If a student withdraws from the program before lessons start, a non- refundable administration fee of $35 will be withheld. Materials paid for and received by the student cannot be refunded once classes have started. After attending 5 consecutive classes and completing home activities, if you feel that class is not what you expected, a refund of tuition less $50 will be given. After five weeks, no refunds will be made. Classes are prorated ONLY for late enrollees when there is space availability. If you know you will miss class, plan a make-up class ahead of time!

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