FAQ
Are you flexible with ages? Absolutely! Every child develops uniquely. If you have questions about whether a specific class will meets your child’s needs, contact us.
Do you offer sibling discounts? Sibling discounts are back! 10% off any two or more offerings. 20% off siblings at Open Studio.
Where do I park? The studio is located at 165 Valley Street in South Orange. Street parking is available on Valley Street, Third Street between Valley and Academy, and the Third and Sloan St. Parking garage (attached to our building. Please be mindful that Valley Street is a very well traveled road and keep your child at arm's length as you approach the studio.
Do you offer drop ins? Baby & Me, The Toddler Collective, Art Explorers, and Play & Make will be open for drop ins if session enrollment does not reach capacity. We also offer Open Studio on Friday afternoons ( and occasional school holidays) Sept- May. You can find the drop in options on the “Drop In” tab on our registration page once the season has started.
What is your make- up policy? One make up is guaranteed per 12 weeks of classes for Baby and Me Playgroup, Toddler Collective, Art Explorers, and Play & Make. You can contact us to come on a different day, or you can wait until our make- up week at the end of the season. For our after school classes we can only accommodate one make up during Open Studio on Friday afternoons.
How many caretakers can attend class? For drop off classes- none! Exceptions are made for new Art Explorers students (3-5 year olds) with the goal of having the caretaker step out as soon as the child is ready.
For caretaker and child classes, we ask just one caretaker, and please notify us if another caretaker would like to join in.
How many students are in a class? It depends on the offering. Usually no more than 14.
How many children can attend my party? Our party packages start at 15 kids (including the birthday child and siblings). We charge $15 each additional child and we suggest no more than 20 attendees- we’ve been doing this for many years and that number is based on successful party experiences!
What should my child wear? At Oh! Canary we embrace our colorful mess and encourage children to immerse themselves in non toxic paints and other materials. We cannot guarantee that all materials will wash out, so please dress your child in clothes that they may be growing out of or a “uniform” that they can wear each time they come.
What kind of materials do you use? All materials are chosen to be developmentally appropriate. For children under 6, all materials are non- toxic and chosen to safely engage their senses. For elementary children, we sometimes use grown- up materials like Sharpie markers and hot glue guns to improve the quality of the work. These materials give us an opportunity to discuss safety, and develop respect and responsibility for materials.
When is summer camp registration available? We post our summer camps in early January. They usually fill up right away, so be sure to stay in the loop for registration dates via the mailing list and Instagram.
What are your health protocols? We ask all attendees to sanitize hands and remove shoes in our entryway upon arrival.