Policies

Makeup Classes

In order to be eligible to make up a missed class, we do require that we learn of your child's absence prior to the absence (even if it's the morning of).

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Makeup classes must be scheduled and attended during a student's current enrollment. Please contact Ms. Clara via email (Clara@MsClarasMusic.com) or call / text her at 708-704-1716. to notify us of the absence and schedule your makeup.

Makeup classes must be scheduled and attended during a student's current enrollment. If a student discontinues classes before making up missed classes, all remaining  makeup classes are forfeited. No refunds or credits are given for missed classes. 

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Makeup classes are accommodated whenever possible, but are subject to availability.

Sibling Policy

Siblings between 6 months and 5 years must be registered if they attend class regularly. Reduced tuition may apply. You may contact us at info@bfminis.com or (708) 704-1716 for more information.

Additional Caregiver Policy

Families are welcome to have up to two caregivers per child attend class. If you anticipate having more than two adults in attendance (ex: visiting grandparents), please call, text, or email us in advance so that we can make sure we do not overcrowd the the classroom.

Photograph / Video Recording Policy

We understand that capturing special moments during class is important, and we love seeing families enjoy the experience! That being said, we ask that you please keep the following guidelines in mind to respect the privacy of all families and maintain a focused class environment:

• Limit Filming to Your Child: Please only film your own child unless you have received explicit permission from other families to include their children in your photos or videos.

• Respect Privacy: For the safety and privacy of all students, we ask that no photos or videos be posted on social media if other children are visible.

• Minimize Distractions: While occasional filming is welcome, we ask that you avoid prolonged recording that may distract from the class or interrupt the children’s engagement.

We will periodically remind families of these guidelines to help keep our classes enjoyable and distraction-free. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Sick Policy

We ask that you and your child do not attend class if anyone in the household has experienced cold or flu-like symptoms within the last 24 hours, including but not limited to fever, runny nose, cough, vomiting, etc. Makeup classes are available should you need to miss class. 

In the unlikely event that your child's class has a Covid-19 exposure, classes will be moved to a virtual platform for 1 week. No refunds or class credits are offered under these circumstances. 

Weather / Illness Cancellations

​In the rare event that a teacher needs to miss a class, we will do our best to provide a substitute teacher. If a sub is unavailable, we will cancel class with as much notice as possible and schedule a makeup during one of our breaks. In the case of extreme weather that requires us to close, we will offer the classes virtually for that particular day.

Payment Policy

Every student is here on a month-to-month basis, and classes meet once a week. Monthly tuition starts at $79  per month, and all payments are processed by pre-authorized credit or debit cards on the first of each month. 

Monthly tuition is based on a 45 week year with an average of just under 4 classes/month. We are closed for 7 weeks for various holidays. In the long months, you will get five classes, shorter months, you will get three classes, and most months you will get four classes. This is not affected by the day of the week you attend class, and tuition is the SAME each month; i.e. we don’t charge you more when you have five classes, and we don’t charge you less when you have three classes in a month. 

There is a $20 registration fee due ONLY at the time of registration. Tuition is automatically prorated if you join mid-month, but is not prorated for subsequent absences. 

Discontinuing Classes

To discontinue classes and to discontinue charges to your account, contact Clara D’Onofrio by phone or email by the 15th of your last month to request an online Withdrawal Form. We do not prorate tuition for the last month’s lessons. Any cancellation requests made after 11:59 PM on the 15th will be charged one final month, regardless of whether or not classes are attended. 708-704-1716 (call / text); Clara@MsClarasMusic.com