You may, but it’s not required. We currently accept walk-ins for all our programming. However, some of our classes (mainly MESSA Lab) have limited capacity and if it is full you won’t be able to join in that day. There’s plenty of other things to do and we’ll make sure you get the most out of your visit. You’re always welcome to call in and ask how our attendance has been running. Once we are reaching capacity consistently, we’ll switch to a reservation system that allows you to reserve a spot.

Nope, never ever. We are a family center and do not provide any drop off services.

Absolutely! We have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities here at FamLab. Take a look at our volunteer page to see what’s open.

Our Kinder Hours and MESSA Labs are available to purchase using charter vouchers from contracted schools. Please confirm your class options with your charter. We currently contract with Horizon, Visions, Cottonwood, & South Sutter. If you are with a different charter please request us as a vendor and direct them to our Charter DLS page.

We completely understand this feeling, however our center has limited capacity and that capacity is set by the number of humans in the building, regardless of age. Non participating children limit the number of participating children we can have in the building, so we have to charge for each person. We try to save you money in endless other ways. First grownup is always free, discounted sibling passes, ages 2 and under are free with a paid sibling, we have discounted punch cards sharable among siblings, and even scholarships. Please reach out if you need financial assistance.

Yes – as long as you have completed a waiver, you understand the risks, and you agree to monitor them closely. Our heart is to support the whole family, but there are risks for young kids who put things in their mouths. Between the sensory play table filled with popcorn kernels and the lego wall with tiny legos, there are choking hazards throughout the building. Children under 4 may not play in the sensory play area without extremely close supervision. We leave the decision to the parent to decide if our center is appropriate for your family.

We welcome all children who can follow our code of conduct. Our primary guideline is that everyone gets to have fun. If your child is unable to allow all guests to enjoy their experience and allow them to participate equally, a different center may be more suited to your needs.

We feel that parents “just know” if a place is a good fit for their kids, so we’re happy to work with you to observe a class so you can really see if it’s a good fit. We also offer our drop in passes so you can try out classes for a day without a large commitment.

For safety reasons, we do not allow children or persons in a class area who are outside of the appropriate age range for the class. This includes adults – you are welcome to bring your child to you at any time if they need support or assistance.

We understand that many families need to bring members of their support teams with them. Please note that only one adult is free per family, additional adults are $5 for the day. We have capacity limitations and may need to ask you to limit the number of adults you bring in on days we are reaching capacity.

If you have specific questions for your family please reach out!

We understand the “co” in Co-School can be confusing, and sometimes mixed up with the only “co” word we know in the industry – co-op. However, Family Learning Lab is NOT a co-op. The original idea behind Family Learning Lab was to create a space where families could homeschool together (like co-working but for families), but via a business model more like a children’s museum – activities and projects set out for families to explore on their own. As we ventured into our first year we discovered one huge need that we were perfectly positioned to meet – COMMUNITY. Our classes and programming shifted to focus on two main programs: Kinder Hour & MESSA Lab. Through these classes we are able to provide educational enrichment to families through instruction tailored towards developing community, social emotional growth, group learning skills, and learning from a non-guardian instructor. We are not here to replace you – we are here to support you and make your journey a little bit easier. 

No. Family Learning Lab is a faith neutral and politically neutral organization.