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Abby Carver posted a reply on Re: Maker space recs (and steer clears!)
Wednesday, Oct 9, 2024 at 10:26 AM
Said: For cardboard tools, I really like the "makedo" tools. Our museum utilized them for Rube Goldberg Camp this summer and they kids had a lot more success with the tools over scissors (the tools were brought in from my house where they hav...
Beth Housewert posted a new Topic
Wednesday, Oct 9, 2024 at 9:10 AM
Maker space recs (and steer clears!)
I'm working on a new maker space for elementary aged kiddos and wonder if I could get some recommendations.
Since tech moves so fast and there's always a need for equipment that is user friendly and also easily serviceable (or hopefully so robust that doesn't happen often), I'd love to hear what everyone else is using.
So far we are thinking of 3D printers, laser cutters, inventable(cardboard cutter), and simple hand tools.
Send me your brand names and ...
Since tech moves so fast and there's always a need for equipment that is user friendly and also easily serviceable (or hopefully so robust that doesn't happen often), I'd love to hear what everyone else is using.
So far we are thinking of 3D printers, laser cutters, inventable(cardboard cutter), and simple hand tools.
Send me your brand names and ...
Jonathan Foerster posted a reply on Re: Abuse or Molestation Insurance needed?
Monday, Oct 7, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Said: We definitely have a policy that covers that and also do background checks for all employees. Also Level 2 checks for all employees who will be alone with children at anytime.
Wendy Keller posted a reply on Re: Abuse or Molestation Insurance needed?
Monday, Oct 7, 2024 at 1:32 PM
Said: Our insurance company recommended so we do have this type of insurance. We also do background checks. We are more of a hybrid children's museum and science center so we allow adults without children and use a different hand stamp for th...
Merredith Christos posted a new Topic
Monday, Oct 7, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Abuse or Molestation Insurance needed?
Dear Directors,
My landlord's insurance company recently dropped him due to having a "childcare facility" in his building. He asked us to provide our insurance, including Abuse or Molestation Insurance/Sexual Misconduct and Molestation Liability Insurance. We do not have this, and we have never considered it before, as we are not considered childcare in the state of Connecticut.
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My landlord's insurance company recently dropped him due to having a "childcare facility" in his building. He asked us to provide our insurance, including Abuse or Molestation Insurance/Sexual Misconduct and Molestation Liability Insurance. We do not have this, and we have never considered it before, as we are not considered childcare in the state of Connecticut.
For reference:
- Our programming is limited to 3 hours, and we do not run...
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