Center Health Policy

Welcome to our Music Together community. Young children learn best through active participation, movement, and close interaction with caregivers and classmates. Because our classes are highly interactive and include infants, toddlers, pregnant caregivers, and families with varying health needs, we ask all families to help keep our classroom as healthy as possible.

When to Stay Home

Please keep your child home if they have any of the following symptoms:

  • Fever of 100.4°F or higher within the past 24 hours (without fever-reducing medication)

  • Vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours

  • Persistent or severe coughing

  • Difficulty breathing or wheezing not related to a known, controlled condition

  • Unexplained rash

  • Eye drainage or suspected pink eye

  • Contagious illness such as flu, RSV, COVID-19, strep throat, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, lice, etc.

  • Any illness that prevents your child from comfortably participating in class

Caregivers should also stay home if they are actively ill.

Returning to Class

Children and caregivers may return to class when:

  • They have been fever-free for 24 hours without medication

  • Vomiting/diarrhea has resolved for at least 24 hours

  • Symptoms are improving and they can comfortably participate

  • Any contagious illness is no longer considered contagious according to a healthcare provider or current public health guidance

Siblings & Guests

Please do not bring sick siblings or guests to class. Even mild symptoms in young children can spread quickly in a mixed-age environment.

Classroom Cleaning & Instruments

  • Instruments and shared props are cleaned regularly.

  • Families are encouraged to use hand sanitizer or wash hands before class.

  • Some exploration of instruments by babies and toddlers is developmentally normal. We sanitize materials with this in mind.

Outdoor or Makeup Options

If your family must miss class due to illness:

  • You are always welcome to schedule a makeup class when available.

  • Tuition cannot be refunded for missed classes due to illness.

  • Occasionally, alternative class options may be offered when possible.

Respect for Our Community

We understand young children often have lingering runny noses or mild seasonal allergies. We ask families to use good judgment and prioritize the wellbeing of the entire class community, especially infants and medically vulnerable participants.

Thank you for helping us create a safe, welcoming, music-filled environment for everyone.