Our number one priority is the safety of students and staff at CBK. We believe that visual arts are an important form of communication and expression, and that having a creative outlet can be deeply therapeutic, especially in difficult times. We hope the structured schedule and safety measures we’ll be implementing for classes will augment your child’s school year experience in a positive way; we enforce and model these safety precautions as an act of kindness and mutual respect, so that your child never feels the learning environment is less than warm and welcoming.
Staff will be serving your children both directly and behind the scenes and will initiate a process of constant evaluation of our policies, procedures, and interactions to reduce potential risk while fostering experiences that inspire creativity and celebrate community in new ways.
Please carefully read the details below regarding specific safety procedures so that you can help us to achieve these goals
We no longer require proof of Vaccination for students to attend our classes, though it is strongly advised. If your child is vaccinated we ask to have their card on file. All staff are required to be fully vaccinated and are fully vaccinated.
Each class will be staffed according to DOH guidelines keeping our student/teacher ratios small. Teachers will never come to work if any symptoms are present. They will also clearly communicate safety expectations to all students. Teachers will be following our sanitizing schedule, to maintain a clean classroom environment for the students to safely create in.
**OUR STAFF IS FULLY VACCINATED**
CBK will be offering our free pick up services each year. For a school to be considered for a pick up we must know the location and time to ensure it can work in our schedule. All pick ups will be walk over this year, as we will not be able to use public transportation. We ask that the parents coordinate the group of eight or more kids. Once a group is formed we will help to add onto the group by reaching out to any families we know from the school.
Additional safety guidelines:
-Masks are optional (unless there was a recent exposure, or postive test, more below)
You will receive an email with a drop off time frame. We ask that you do not come earlier than that as we may be out of the studio or prepping for class. If you do come before the scheduled time frame we unfortunately will not be able to accommodate your child until the start of the drop off.
We ask that all kiddos are picked up promptly at the end of class. If you suspect that you may be running late to pick up your child, please call or email the studio ASAP. We allow for two late pick up times per session no later than 20 mins, if you pick up your child later then this a $20 fee will be charged. We will also charge the $20 fee after you have exceeded two late pick ups.
**PARENTS ARE WELCOME IN THE STUDIO THIS YEAR**
Masks are optional at this time, unless you had a recent positive test or exposure to COVID-19. You will need to mask up to 5 days after an exposure, and for 5 days after the 5 days of quarantine is up, for a positive test. Read below for more detailed information
We always strive to keep our studio super clean. Extra measures include: The studio will be sanitized following CDC guidelines. Any items or materials that are reusable will be be sanitized before reuse. All common areas and surfaces will be cleaned and sanitized multiple times a day.
Each night we will deep clean the studio, followed by sanitation each morning before student arrival, after snack, before and before our final projects & pick up.
Created By Kids follows all up to date guidelines outlined by the CDC and DOH. In order to keep everyone safe, we ask that families inform CBK of any potential infection or illness within their communities.
Positive Cases: Closure and Quarantine
We know how important it is to keep our studio open for learning, and we have done everything we can to make sure our classrooms are equipped to be safe learning environments, including all staff are up to date with vaccinations and keeping vaccinated students cards on file. We will also continue to increased ventilation in the studio as much as possible. These measures will mean fewer disruptions in your child’s education.
How Long Does a Positive Case Have to Quarantine?
- If your child tests postive please let us know the time frame.
- Students identified as COVID positive will need to quarantine 5 days after symptoms began or from the first positive test if there were no symptoms present.
- After 5 days of quarantine and with student symptom free and testing negative, can return to their class wearing a mask for 5 more days.
How Long Does a Close Contact Have to Quarantine?
- Students identified as close contacts do not have to quarantine.
- We ask that any student who was exposed to COVID-19 please wear a mask for 5 days after known exposure.
All registration sales are final; no refunds will be issued. In the event of temporary studio closure at any point during the school year due to government recommendations/public health and safety, all classes may move online depending on the length of the closure. We regret that we will not be able to offer refunds in this event, as we incur much of our costs upfront as a small family-owned business and make preparations well ahead of time for your child to have the best experience with CBK. If we are unable to provide online classes, we will be in contact with families on how we will make up the missed time. It has been and will continue to be our priority to provide the students with the full content of any classes missed due to a shutdown.
By registering for in-person classes, you agree to accept online classes (when available) in lieu of a refund in the event of temporary closure beyond our control. If a child misses any classes whether it is due to any illnesses, or is recommended by the DOH to quarantine no refunds or make-up classes will be given. We will do all we can to make sure they are caught up when they are able to return to class. Given the current guidelines due to COVID there could be a chance your child might miss class, so please be mindful of this before you register.
Transfers/Credits:
We try not to transfer students to any other class especially once the session has started due to the limited class sizes; however, if there is a change to the student’s regular school schedule we will try to accommodate as best we can to get them settled into another one of our classes. Transfers of this nature would only be granted at the discretion of CBK's owner depending on the circumstances, and are not guaranteed. There may be times when your child might miss class due to illness or quarantine, unfortunately, we are not able to offer credits for future classes at this time. If you have a credit issued from a previous after-school class PLEASE REACH OUT before you register. We do not accept camp credits for after-school classes.
Payment Plan Agreement:
We try not to transfer students to any other class especially once the session has started due to the limited class sizes; however, if there is a change to the student’s regular school schedule we will try to accommodate as best we can to get them settled into another one of our classes. Transfers of this nature would only be granted at the discretion of CBK's owner depending on the circumstances, and are not guaranteed. There may be times when your child might miss class due to illness or quarantine, unfortunately, we are not able to offer credits for future classes at this time. If you have a credit issued from a previous after-school class PLEASE REACH OUT before you register. We do not accept camp credits for after-school classes.
**Our registration form will outline our refund policy, it will need to be signed before registering for classes**
Any questions or concerns can be directed to CBK owner Rene Czika, rene@createdbykidsnyc.com
You will receive an email with a drop off time frame. We ask that you do not come earlier than that as we may be out of the studio or prepping for class. If you do come before the scheduled time frame we unfortunately will not be able to accommodate your child until the start of the drop off.
We ask that all kiddos are picked up promptly at the end of class. If you suspect that you may be running late to pick up your child, please call or email the studio ASAP. We allow for two late pick up times per session no later than 20 mins, if you pick up your child later then this a $20 fee will be charged. We will also charge the $20 fee after you have exceeded two late pick ups.
**YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY BILLED FOR LATE PICK UP**
**PARENTS ARE WELCOME IN THE STUDIO THIS YEAR**
8am | Early Care Drop-off: Available for a $20 fee; must be scheduled in advance and can be paid the day of.
8:45 - 9am | Drop-off begins: Parents & Students arrive during a 15 min time frame, if you are running late please give us a ring!
9am | Free Draw: As students arrive - each student will be have materials for free draw or in some cases we may have them prep for their upcoming project!
9:30 | Class Begins: Introduction and discussion of expectations and classroom rules. We then begin the days project with some background information and a live demonstration.
10:30 | Break for Snack: Hand washing and table sanitizing.
10:45 - 11:30 | Resume Project: Another live demo and continuation of the daily project.
11:30 - 12:15 | Free Time: Students will have an array of art related activities to choose and hang out with their friends! Followed by clean up, hand washing and zone sanitation before lunch. If we are going through a COVID spike we may implement a midday contactless temperature check.
12:15/12:30 pm | Lunch: Students will be allowed to watch a short artistic movie, when available CBK student produced stop motion animation movies or other education films that accompany the weekly theme. Following lunch we wash hands, and use the potty before outdoor time.
1 pm | Outdoor Time (weather permitting): CBK will be headed to Dean Street Park! We understand how important it is to get outside during the camp day to get some fresh air and our energy out! As always we will be sticking to the turf side of the park, bringing along some fun creative activities for our studnets, such as kite making, rocket launching, obstacle courses and much more! We utilize the buddy system when we walk to the park for safety purposes.
2:15 pm | Return from the park: Students will wash hands, grab a drink of water and cool down.
2:30pm | Resume Project: Students will finish any work on the day’s project. Before departure, all students will wash hands and pack their belongings for pick up. We will discuss plans for tomorrow’s class until the parents arrive.
3:30 pm | Afternoon Snack: Students will wash hands and table are cleaned before their afternoon snack.
3:50 - 4 pm | Pick Up Begins: Please arrive on-time and communicate with a CBK staff member if you will be late for any reason. When you arrive please ring both doorbells, sometimes they can be wonky.
4:00 pm | Extended Day Begins: This available upon request; until 5pm for an additional fee. Students who attend will be relocated into one room for the remainder of their time. Students will have the option to choose between a few free time activities or projects before their pick up time.
-We are a **NUT AND PEANUT FREE STUDIO** We do not provide any food at the studio. Please pack a lunch, two hearty/healthy snacks, and a water bottle. We do not have a refrigerator for the campers to store their food in, so please keep that in mind.
-Please pack a change of clothes (in a ziplock with the camper's name on it) and an extra mask (if choosing to mask) just in case they get soiled while in camp.
-We ask that electronics (ipads, smartphones/watches) are NOT to be used during the camp day. They are extremely distracting to kids and teachers in the classroom. I completely understand a lot of children have phones/watches for safety purposes. If you want your child to come to camp with their phone/watch, that is ok, however, it needs to stay in their backpack until the end of the day. We ask that notifications and ringers are silenced while at the studio. Sitting at their backpacks using their phone/watch during the camp day is not tolerated. If you would like an update about your child during camp please let us know and we will set aside a time to update you on their day (likely during free time). If your child uses a phone/watch to receive reminders for a medical reason, please reach out to us so we know what is going on to avoid any confusion as to why your child might need a device. We ask that if you send a phone/watch to camp you inform us and speak to your child about these rules beforehand so they understand studio exceptions.
- We also ask that all personal items such as toys and activities stay at home. These items can become distracting during the camp day. They can also cause issues amongst campers as it can be hard for students to share personal items brought from home. We also do not want to be responsible for students' personal items being lost or broken. If a student does bring a personal item such as a toy/activity they will be asked to put it away and not to bring it back to camp. If your child struggles with separation and they want to bring a small lovey with them to camp, please reach out and let us know about it. We can not be held responsible for that item getting messy (we are an art studio) or lost. We will also only allow it out at certain times during the camp day, snack time, free time, or if they are experiencing a hard time and taking a break in the office. We have a jam-packed schedule in the studio and have tons of fun activities we can offer the kids to use during appropriate times. We DO allow students to bring books (sketch or reading) as these are not likely to cause distractions on the camp day.
-During our mid-day break, we walk over to Dean Street Park. We highly recommend that children wear closed-toe shoes at the park
-Please apply sunscreen prior to dropping your child off for the day. It is recommended that my staff does NOT apply sunscreen to the children, however, we know by the time we head out to the park the kiddos likely need to reapply. With that said we ask that you send your child with a sunscreen stick like this. It’s easy for the kids to reapply and small enough to fit in their pockets! This is just a recommendation and an easy solution.
You will receive an email with a drop off time frame. We ask that you do not come earlier than that as we will have to add you to our Early Care. If you are enrolled in EC, doors will not open until 8 am.
We ask that all kiddos are picked up promptly at the end of class. If you suspect that you may be running late to pick up your child, please call or email the studio ASAP. We allow for one late pick up per week (no later than 20 mins) if you pick up your child later they will automatically be placed in Extended Day and a $20 fee will be charged. We will also charge the $20 fee after you have exceeded one late pick up. **YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY BILLED FOR LATE PICK UP**
We offer Early Care (8 am drop off) and Extended Day (5 pm pick up) for $20 per kid per option per day. For weekly camps we offer Early Care and Extended Day for $80 per option. You can add these at any time, although for scheduling purposes we would prefer to know about early care at the latest the day before. Extended day can be added on anytime during the camp day.
**PARENTS ARE WELCOME IN THE STUDIO THIS YEAR**
Please submit the medical form (available when you register or email us to get a new copy) on your first day of camp or through email prior to attending. The form can be scanned or faxed to your Doctor and filled out and returned to us, a new visit is not necessary if your child has visited your doctor within the past 12 months before the start date of the camp week. The form is required in order for your child to attend camp with us.
All registration sales are final; no refunds will be issued. In the event of temporary studio closure at any point during our Summer Camp due to government recommendations/public health and safety, all classes may move online depending on the length of the closure. By registering for in-person camps, you agree to accept online camps (when available) in lieu of a refund in the event of temporary closure beyond our control. If a child attends camp presenting symptoms of illness such as a fever or is recommended by the DOH to quarantine, they will have to miss camp, but no refunds will be given for any missed camps beyond our control.
Transfers/Credits: We will not be able to transfer students to any other camps once camp has started due to the limited camp sizes; however, if we are able to fill your spot before camp begins and there is space in other camp weeks, we may grant a transfer. If granted and there is not another camp week available a credit will be issued to be used at a later date. If there are camp weeks available we do ask that you use your credit the same summer you received it. In the event you are unable to make this work, your credit will be saved for the following School year or Summer Camp. ALL CREDITS WILL EXPIRE IN ONE YEAR.
Missing Camp
If your child is to miss camp for any reason they will only be granted a credit if their spot is filled. Transfers or credits of this nature would only be granted at the discretion of CBK's owner depending on the circumstances, are not guaranteed, and will be subject to a non-negotiable, non-refundable fee $35 fee per camp.
IF YOU REQUEST A REVERSAL OR REFUND DUE TO A MISTAKE MADE ON YOUR FORM (SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO FAILURE TO APPLY THE SIBLING DISCOUNT CODE, CHOOSING THE INCORRECT QUANTITY OR CAMP WEEKS) YOU WILL STILL BE CHARGED THE SERVICE FEE AS PAYPAL DOES NOT REFUND THIS FOR ANY REASON. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK THAT YOUR FORM AND TOTAL ARE CORRECT BEFORE MAKING PAYMENT.
**To register for camp you must sign and agreed to our refund policy**
How to use your Credits:
Please make sure to read all the information provided, as we do have some stipulations on how to redeem your credits. We are limited to the number of credits used in a single week while our class sizes are still restricted. We hope you understand as we must put these limits in place for us to remain operational. If you want to register for a camp week DO NOT TRY TO REGISTER ONLINE, you must first reach out to Rene@createdbykidsnyc.com for confirmation there are credit spots available in your chosen camp week. You will then receive instructions for registration. We will do all we can to make sure each person who wishes to use their credit gets into a camp week of their choosing.
Early Bird Discount & Credits:
At this time we are not able to allow for credits to be used during our Early Bird or ANY Discounts. If you would like to sign up during our EBD to secure your spot, we recommend not using your credit at this time and registering per usual. If you are worried a camp week might fill up please reach out and we will help figure something out.
Sibling Discount & Credit:
At this time we are not able to allow for credits to be combined with our sibling discount.
Credits & Refunds:
If you register for a camp week using your credits, we will be sticking to our NO REFUND policy. If you choose to cancel your camp week and we are not able to fill your spot in the camp, your credit will be forfeited. In the circumstances our in-person camps are suspended/canceled due to reasons out of our control (including COVID) you will be offered either online camps in lieu of another credit issued.
**ALL CREDITS WILL EXPIRE IN ONE YEAR**
