FAQ

Every artist is personally interviewed by our founder, professionally background-checked, reference-verified, and CPR and First Aid certified. We accept only a small fraction of the artists who apply.

You will also meet your proposed caregiver, with your children, before any care begins. If the chemistry isn’t right, we match again.

We currently serve Manhattan and Brooklyn, with availability expanding as our artist community grows. If you are just outside that, tell us anyway — we would rather know where families need us.

Our rates reflect the caliber of our caregivers and the depth of our vetting. You will receive full pricing when you inquire. No surprises and no hidden fees.

Absolutely. Most of our families simply want wonderful childcare. The music is a gift that comes with it — exposure, play, and curiosity, never pressure.

A child who never picks up an instrument still grows up in a home where music is normal, and that matters more than most people expect.

Yes. Many families book standalone lessons while others discover that the best teacher turns out to be the caregiver their child already trusts. That is the genesis of Little Prelude: flexibility for one or both, built on a foundation of musical love and trust.

A short note after every visit sharing one musical or meaningful moment from your child’s day. Not a checklist finished or a safety report — a real glimpse of a real moment.

Over months and years, these become a record of your child’s creative life. It is included with every booking, always.