Class Policies, FAQ’s & What to Know

Everything you need to prepare for class and make the most of your time with us.

Sensory Materials
Our classes use a wide variety of sensory materials for children to explore. Some materials may be choking hazards. Caregivers must remain with their child at all times and are fully responsible for keeping materials away from little mouths. Our goal is for children to explore with confidence while developing fine motor skills and learning through play.

Caregiver Policy
This is your time to engage and connect with your child! A caregiver must attend every class, be attentive, and actively participate. We use paint, water, shaving cream, and all kinds of wonderful messy materials, so please dress yourself and your little one accordingly.

Refund Policy
All classes are non-refundable. Once you register, your spot is reserved and materials and programming are planned around your attendance. We so appreciate your understanding of all the love and preparation that goes into each class!

Health Policy
Please do a quick personal assessment of your child and household before each class. If your child or anyone in the household has any symptoms of illness, please keep them home for 72 hours after symptoms subside. Everyone stays healthier when we look out for each other!

Makeup Policy
Students may make up two missed classes per session, provided cancellation is made by 4pm the day before a morning class or at least 6 hours before an afternoon class. Late cancellations and no-shows are not eligible for a makeup. To schedule a makeup, email hi@hugsandbugsclub.com or speak with your teacher after class. Makeups must be used within the current session and cannot be applied to popup classes, school, camps, or events. If class is cancelled due to weather, all students will receive a makeup class.

Snacks
We provide a single store-packaged fruit snack at the end of each class, which you are welcome to accept or skip. Please do not bring outside snacks to class, as this can be distracting and may cause allergic reactions for other children.

What to Bring
Always bring an extra change of clothes! For outdoor classes, please also bring a labeled water bottle, an all-weather mat for you and your child, personal baby wipes, hand sanitizer, and a muddy buddy suit for your little one.

Bathrooms
Private indoor bathrooms are available for all indoor classes. For outdoor classes at Church Square Park, public bathrooms are available on site.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do you focus on one book per session?
Why not?! We're all a bunch of book worms over here! Books open the door for so much creativity and inspiration, and reading the same book over and over again lets you see so much more each time. It also becomes wonderfully soothing to know what comes next, and there's nothing quite like anticipating a favorite moment together. Each session we encourage families to bring the book into your bedtime routine and talk about all the activities, sign language, vocabulary, laughs, and silly moments from class that week. So much can happen in those conversations, whether your child is verbal yet or not. It's just the beginning of a beautiful lifetime of getting to know your little bug and letting them know how wonderful it is to talk with them about their day.

Why do you change the class activities each week?
Surprise! Surprises are so much fun! Each week at Hugs & Bugs Club is inspired by a different page within the book, making it feel like your child's birthday every single time. They get to feel that excitement of walking in and discovering all the new activities waiting for them and their friends. We all learn through experience, so why not create as many new ones as possible?!

Why are your class sizes small?
Class sizes are kept small so children can make true connections and learn from each other. It is amazing what children will do when they feel comfortable and safe around their peers. Some children will try things they normally would not because they see their friends having so much fun.

Is this class for a specific kind of child?
Yes! Yours! This class is for all children. Exposure to messy play, new textures, and imaginative play creates a wonderful platform for building vocabulary and growing socially with peers.

What if my child doesn't like to touch certain textures?
No problem! We have fun techniques to help slowly ease reluctant children into the various sensory bins. Every child participates at their own pace and in their own way.

Is this class appropriate for children with sensory processing issues?
Every child is different and you know your child best. We are more than happy to accommodate you by finding creative ways to ease your child into activities, create a smaller class size, or set up private sessions. You are also always welcome to bring an occupational therapist with your child.