Collaborative Inclusivity Agreement
We value your business and are glad to know you are interested in our programming.
We ask that you read through this participant agreement so that you know what you can expect when it comes to the parenting, caregiving, and relationship based culture of our programming at The Emerging Parent.
I agree to actively support the inclusive environment at The Emerging Parent by staying curious and learning about differences and disabilities. You will encounter children, parents/caregivers, and families in this space who parent, play, act, look, differ in ability, or may engage differently than you and/or your child. Be kind and open to the diversity of interactions here.
I agree to speak up about or let staff and instructors know when any individual makes hateful or discriminatory statements while in the space. As a business committed to supporting diverse populations through community building, we want to acknowledge that our patrons take a role in co-creating a space that feels welcoming to all community members. We are especially committed to ensuring folks with marginalized identities feel fully accepted and welcome in our space. Our facilitators and staff have all agreed and are expected to speak up and address hateful or discriminatory statements.
I agree to put relationships first by acting with empathy when interacting with others in this space. Adults who yell, act aggressively towards others, become physical, or engage in hate speech will be asked to leave without refund.
I agree to let staff know about accommodations I or my child may need so I can feel supported and able to fully participate. TEP acknowledges that we are an imperfect community space and will always strive to improve and do our best to meet the needs of our community.
health and Safety Community agreements
Please review and agree to the statements below to maintain a healthy and safe environment for all.
I agree to wash my hands and my children’s hands when I arrive at The Emerging Parent and after eating food. Being a safe space for families managing food allergies, Celiac disease, and lowered immune systems is important to us and we can’t do it without your help.
I agree to remove my shoes when entering the Play Hub. Please communicate to staff if you are unable to remove yours or your child’s outdoor shoes due to disability. We are happy to provide covers or clean the bottoms of the shoes in order to accommodate your needs.
I will not bring outside foods into The Emerging Parent during normal business hours. There will always be one gluten free/nut free snacks available to choose if snack is needed during the session. Beverages with lids are allowed. Of course breastfeeding/chestfeeding and or bottle feeding your baby is always welcome. There are chairs located just outside our space where outside snacks/meal breaks can occur when needed. Private Events may bring in outside snacks to the parent lounge space only. All snacks provided at The Emerging Parent are allergy friendly.
I agree to let my child explore the Play Hub in their own way and move close for support when they are engaged in climbing or if I am concerned for their or another child’s safety. All play is welcome (yes- your child can climb up the slide).
I agree to stay in the same room as my child unless I have asked for support while taking a bathroom break or I need support to calm myself down. A parent or caregivers must remain in the building at all times.
I agree to ask staff for help if I or my child have concerns or struggles when in the space. While our staff is small we will do our best to support and accommodate your needs to have a wonderful experience during your visit to TEP.
I agree to wear a mask or stay home if I am exhibiting symptoms of illness. I agree to keep my child at home if they are ill or exhibiting symptoms of illness. Please review our illness and mask policy located within our terms of use agreement.