PURPOSE

Tiny Explorers (ABN 95 258 432 145) aims to provide a safe space for play based learning developmental classes for children aged 0-2 years old and their parents/ guardians engaging in sensory based activities, movement based activities and infant massage.

Our Play Values have been developed to outline responsibilities of participants (parents and children) and Class Leaders within our community to ensure everyone is safe and creates memorable experiences during their parenting journey. Please note Our Play Values also apply to guests you may bring along from time to time to watch your child participate in classes including grandparents. By entering our space, everyone agrees to uphold Our Play Values.

If you have any feedback, please contact us via: info@tiny-explorers.com.au

Supervision

• We have undertaken reasonable steps to create and maintain a safe play environment for all and class participation is at your own risk

• Classes require parent-child participation at all times. Make the most of this quality time together!

• Parents are responsible for ensuring the class is age and ability appropriate for their child

• Class Leaders may suggest sitting out or rebooking if a child/parent cannot safely participate or has brought extra children

Supportive Play Practices

Parents/ Guardians must:

• Book their child into the appropriate class (age and ability based)

• Be polite, respectful and inclusive of all parents and children

• Respect the privacy of others

• Listen to instructions and activity guidelines provided by your Class Leader

• Arrive 5-10 minutes early to have enough time for you and your child to settle into their new play environment and be ready to start class on time

• Only bring children who are booked in to the program

Any action that is considered inappropriate including rude, offensive, or inappropriate language, physical behaviour, as determined at the sole discretion of Tiny Explorers, will be asked to leave the premises and will be dealt with accordingly.

Class Leaders will:

• All hold appropriate qualifications including first aid, have Working With Children Check verified and have police clearance checks

• Wear a uniform and name badge

• Not be alone with any child

• Ask parent/ guardian permission prior to appropriately touching a child to provide corrective feedback on their participation in the class

• Provide parents/ guardians with guidance in a respectful and appropriate manner

Filming and Photography:

We encourage taking plenty of videos and photos during class where all parties agree to:

Parents/ Guardians must:

• Take photographs/videos that only feature their individual child/children (unless consent has been sought from another member to include their child/ children)

• Ensure photographs/videos should not be taken if disruptive to the class

• Class Leaders should be asked if they consent to be included in photos and have the right not to be photographed/filmed if they request

• No filming of large portions or entire classes

• Under no circumstances are photographs or filming permitted in change rooms or bathrooms facilities

Class Leaders must:

• Inform parents at the beginning of class if a recording is taking place and parents/ guardians have the option to opt-out. If you have changed your mind in your booking application response regarding film and photography, please inform our Class Leader and change your response via your booking confirmation email

• Filming and photography may be used for marketing purposes

• Consent may be withdrawn at any time and whilst Tiny Explorers will retain the ownership of this media, any request from a parent to remove the images will be done so as soon as reasonably practical (but by no later than 2 business days from the date of the request. We ask that any requests for removal of photos be sent via email to info@tiny-explorers.com.au with the subject line ‘urgent photo removal request’.

Makeup Classes

• If your child is sick or you wish to reschedule a one-off class for any reason, you must notify us via email: info@tiny-explorers.com.au prior to your scheduled class time. Use the subject ‘Makeup Class request’. We will then provide you with a link to book in a makeup class and you will not be charged.

• Providing less than 12 hours’ notice will result in forfeiture of that class fee and no entitlement for a makeup class.

• Makeup classes are also subject to availability and must be used during the same term where possible. You may need to travel to a different venue for a makeup class due to class availability at your chosen venue.

• There is no cash equivalent available

Play Spaces

• Cleaning and Maintenance: Tiny Explorers will regularly clean and/or sanitise between classes (as applicable). Please notify your Class Leader if you notice any hazards that require our attention e.g. broken equipment

• What to Bring:

  • Small playmat (to be placed on top of the Tiny Explorers single mats). We recommend bringing the mat in your NSW Government Baby Bundle Bag or something similar

  • Parents must wear socks during class

  • Nappy bag for those changes- whether its nappies or clothes!

• What to Wear: Comfortable clothing for both yourself and your child that allows for movement. Active wear recommended - even pants, shorts and tops are fine!
  If babies are dressed in bodysuits/ onesies, please ensure that its one with easy access to those tiny feet and toes to fully immerse them in the sensory experiences. Some weeks will incorporate messy play activities ensure spare clothes are on hand during those weeks. We endeavour to advise you prior to attending class

• Vaccinations: Children must be fully vaccinated as per the National Immunisation Program

• Food/ Drink: We kindly ask that food/ drinks are not consumed in any of our Play Spaces. Any food brought must be free of common allergens (e.g. no nuts, shellfish, eggs). If food is consumed in any of our facilities, please ensure food and/or packaging is cleaned up so we can keep our space welcoming for all