Semester Class Registration Policy

By enrolling in Minni’s program, you are committing to your child’s participation for the full semester (or what’s remaining of the session if already in progress), and your credit card will be charged in full or monthly over the course of the semester. The price of the class will be automatically pro-rated if you register after the session has commenced. 

Beginning in Fall 2023, Minni will require full semester participation and will no longer offer single class drop-ins or class pack registrations.

Beginning in Fall 2023, Minni will no longer offer class packs for class registration. If you have unused spots on existing class packs, you must email hello@minni.space to request a credit to your Sawyer account for the dollar amount equivalent to the classes remaining in your pack, prior to its expiration date.

Children enrolled in Minni’s toddler classes (ages 1.5–3 years old) must be accompanied by only one parent, guardian or caregiver during each class. If you would like to bring a second parent, guardian or caregiver to class, you must obtain approval by Minni prior to that particular class. For Family Workshops (ages 1.5–5 years old), additional family members are welcome to attend with the registered child(ren).

Semester Class Cancellation & Early Termination Policy

If you must terminate your child’s class participation at any time during the class session, you may receive a full credit for remaining scheduled classes or transfer your child to another class if space permits. Refunds will not be issued for a client’s early termination of a class.

If Minni must cancel a class due to weather, illness or other circumstances, you may request a full refund or credit to use towards any future program at Minni. 

Semester Class Make Up Policy

Classes are not held on public school holidays. These closures are factored into the semester’s overall fee and there are no make-up classes for days that classes are not in session.

If you miss a class or cannot attend a scheduled class within the semester, you may request a makeup class within two weeks of the missed class, capacity permitting. You must notify Minni at least two hours prior to the missed class to be eligible for a make-up class. Up to two make-up classes per student may be scheduled per semester and must occur during the current semester that you are registered for. Minni does not issue credits or refunds for missed classes. 

Schedule a Make-Up Class Here.

Private Class Make Up Policy

If you miss a scheduled private class, you may request to reschedule class within two weeks of the missed class, pending staff schedule and availability. You must notify Minni at least two hours prior to the missed class to be eligible for a rescheduled private class. Minni does not issue credits or refunds for missed private classes. 

Private Class Cancellation Policy

If Minni must cancel a private class due to weather, illness or other circumstances, you may request a full refund or credit to use towards any future program at Minni. 

Class Transfers

You may request your child to be transferred to another class during Minni’s class session, if capacity permits. Students cannot be transferred into a woodworking class that is already in session, without Minni’s approval.

Class Packs

Beginning in Fall 2023, Minni will no longer offer class packs for class registration. If you have unused spots on existing class packs, you must email hello@minni.space request a credit to your Sawyer account for the dollar amount equivalent to the classes remaining in your pack.

Program Registrations

You may register for a class, workshop or program in person, online, or by calling. We highly recommend online registrations. Please book at least two hours before a class or workshop. Class spots may be given away to another client on the class waitlist if you fail to show up at the start of the session. 

Workshop Cancellations

You must cancel at least 24 hours prior to a workshop. If you are unable to attend a scheduled workshop that you’re registered for, you may request a full credit for use towards a future program. Minni does not issue credits or refunds for missed workshops. 

If Minni must cancel a workshop due to weather, illness, low enrollment or other circumstances, you will be notified and may request a full refund or credit to use towards any future program at Minni.

Vacation Program Policy

To secure a vacation program spot, the initial deposit must be received at time of booking. All cancellations made more than 30 days prior to program start date may request a refund or credit minus a $100 cancellation fee per student per week-long program registration or $50 cancellation fee per student for single day program registration. The cancellation fee for Extended Day is $10 per day. Any cancellations made within 30 days of the program start date are NONREFUNDABLE. If a family schedule changes, program spots may be transferred to different program sessions if space allows.

All Program Policy

We ask that all caregivers or parents are physically present to check-in and check-out their participant(s) at drop-off and pick-up. Please arrive as close to your scheduled start time as possible. There are no early drop-offs for any programs as our instructors use that time for material and class setup.

Extended Day Policy

Minni offers Extended Day options during some vacation programs. This option is available as an add-on when registering and allows families and caregivers to drop-off their participants 60–90 minutes early, or pick up 60–90 minutes later.

Late Pick Up Policy

All children must be picked up at the end of their designated program. If an emergency should occur and a parent or caregiver is unable to arrive at the pick up time of their designated child, it is important that Minni be contacted and information given about the whereabout of the parent or caregiver and their expected time of arrival.

If Minni is not contacted within 10 minutes of the end of a program, a Minni staff member will call the parent or caregiver. If they are unable to reach anyone, the Minni staff member will contact the next names provided as emergency contacts.

A late pick up fee of $15 will be charged via Sawyer for each late pick up. Frequent late pick ups may result in a child’s termination from Minni’s programming.

Minni South End phone: 857-772-7868

Minni Beacon Hill phone: 617-603-0610

Health & Safety Policy

All students, families and visitors must comply with all mandatory standards. To read all standards, please visit our Health + Safety Policy page.

Food Policy

Vacation programs at Minni require children to bring water and/or food. All food must be nut free and not require refrigeration. If your child forgets their water and/or food or their water and/or food do not meet the requirements set above and Minni has to provide your child with food, you must fully reimburse Minni for the cost of the food.

Allergies

Parents are required to alert Minni’s staff members of any medical issue, dietary issue, allergy or illness that could impact the safety and wellbeing of your child and their peers in the program. If your child requires an EpiPen, other medical device or medication, you must leave it (labeled with your child’s name) with the staff with explicit, written instructions. All Minni staff are trained in pediatric first aid.

Nuts

Peanut and tree nut allergies are among the most dangerous because reactions tend to be particularly severe. Peanut and tree nut exposures account for the largest number of allergy-related deaths and the greatest incidence of anaphylaxis. For some individuals, even trace amounts of peanuts or tree nuts can cause a severe reaction. Therefore, a higher degree of caution is required in avoiding accidental exposure to peanuts and tree nuts.

Minni strives for a nut-free space. We request that you avoid bringing products containing nuts, including peanuts and tree nuts, to our premises when possible. This is to accommodate individuals with severe allergies and promote a safe environment for all.

Medical Consent

Parents or guardians will be contacted if a child requires medical attention during class time. If the parent or guardian cannot be reached, an administrator of Minni will arrange for treatment as necessary. 

Outdoor Protective Gear Policy

Minni staff members may take students outside for various activities during classes, vacation programs or workshops. For days where it may rain or snow, you must provide the appropriate protective clothing or gear for your child. If you would like your child to wear sunscreen while outside, you must provide it in their bag each day. If there is a student with healthcare needs and will require assistance in applying sunscreen, a primary caregiver/guardian must be on-site/available for one-to-one aide. Minni staff members will not apply sunscreen to students, but will remind them to apply it.

Toileting Policy

All enrolled participating students under 3 years of age must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or caregiver in the bathroom. Minni staff are not permitted to assist students in toileting needs in any way.

All enrolled students ages 3+ participating in a drop-off program must be fully toilet trained and able to control bladder and bowel movements. This means full independence for toileting including personal hygiene and self-managing undressing/dressing if needed. Minni staff are not permitted to assist students in toileting needs in any way. If there is a student with healthcare needs and will require assistance in the bathroom, a primary caregiver/guardian must be available for one-to-one aide.

Lost and Found

Minni recommends that all personal items are labeled with your child’s name. Minni is not responsible for any lost, stolen or misplaced items. All lost items with a label will be placed in a designated lost and found bin at Minni.

Private Event / Birthday Party Policies

Private events and birthday parties are non-refundable. In the event that you need to cancel your party or private event, you may reschedule for a different date, pending availability. 

Outside Entertainment Policy

Please refer to our Private Event and Birthday Party FAQ page for more information regarding outside vendors at events.

Other Policies

Minni reserves the right to ask your child to leave the session if it is determined that they are in any way disruptive to the Program. Any decision made by Minni in this regard will be in Minni’s sole discretion. Minni asks that the parent/guardian disclose all pertinent information regarding their child’s past school experiences and/or behavior so we may help you decide if our session is appropriate for your child. If the parent withholds information pertaining to special needs, behavioral, physical or other and it is determined that Minni is not appropriate for your child, refunds will not be given. If we find out that your child does not meet the age requirements for the session, your child may be asked to leave and no refund will be made. Similarly, if your child is asked to leave the session for any reason, no refund will be made.