FAQs

We do not allow children to attend our drop-off programs if they are younger or older than the age limits for the program. If your child has been attending the program and will have a birthday soon that will put them outside the age range of the class, please ask our educators if you would like them to continue attending.

Yes! For STEM Sprouts we provide an applesauce pouch and your choice of one other packaged snack. For STEM Club, we provide fresh fruit (e.g. sliced apples, mandarins, pears, bananas, etc.) and your choice of a packaged snack.You are welcome to bring your own snack for your child. If we have any children with food allergies and your provided snack contains an allergen, we may separate kids during snack time to prevent any cross-contamination.

For the safety of all participants, we do not allow caregivers to stay in the building during a drop-off program. Please drop your child off and return at the designated pick-up time.

STEM Sprouts is open to children who are using diapers or pull-ups. In order to attend STEM Club, children must be fully potty independent.

STEM ClubPlease pack a change of clothes (including underwear and socks) and a water bottle clearly labeled with your child's name. You may also pack a snack from home if you wish, but it is not required. We provide a pre-packaged snack and a fruit option during each drop-off session. STEM SproutsPlease pack a change of clothes (including extra socks), clearly labeled water bottle with your child's name, 3 diapers (or pull-ups), and baby wipes. You may also pack a snack from home if you wish, but it is not required. We provide a prepackaged snack and an applesauce pouch during each drop-off session.

Yes! Siblings are more than welcome to attend the same drop-off session as long as all the children are within the required age range for that program.STEM Sprouts: ages 18 months to 3 years STEM Club: 3 to 5 years (must be potty-independent)

If you will be dropping off late: please call 919-213-8527 ahead of time so we can prepare for your arrival. For everyone's safety, our doors are locked once the program begins.If you will be arriving late for pickup: please call 919-213-8527 to let us know. A late fee of $20 for every 15 minutes past the designated pickup time will be applied. Payment is due upon arrival.

Our staff-to-child ratio is 1 educator for every 8 children for STEM Club and 1 educator for every 6 children for STEM Sprouts. These ratios are intentionally designed to ensure each child’s safety, provide attentive supervision, and support high-quality, enriching learning and play experiences.

Our STEM Club sessions are identical and features the same activities and projects. If you would like your child to repeat the activities, you are welcome to attend both the Wednesday and Thursday sessions.