What kind of sign can my friend put up stating no children in her studio without loosing clients?

Question

My friend has a pilates studio and she usually works one-on-one with her clients. Last week she had a client bring her children. My friend doesn't have a place for children, nor does she want to, but what kind of sign could she put up that wouldn't get her in trouble for discrimination but politly telling her clients "no children please" wihtout losing clients.

Answer 1

How about something like...

"While we enjoy seeing your children, we are not equiped with childcare facilities. Having children roaming the studio disrupts the workout of other guests. Please be considerate and find alternate childcare during your sessions. Thank you."

I think it is also an insurance issue to have children roaming freely in a gym or yoga studio. Your friend might want to look into that. Then, she can just say, "Due to insurance rules and the risk of injury to your child during your session, please refrain from bringing children into the studio."

Answer 2

If she works "one on one", then there is no need for a sign. She needs to tell people when they sign up, that it's 18 (or 16 or whatever) and older only in the studio. For current clients, why not simply tell them that there is no place for children? If it's said nicely, it's much more polite than a sign. . . .

Answer 3

Well you don't want to tell someone not to bring their kids but rather suggest it.

A sign that says something like:

'For the safety of you and your children I strongly suggest you do not bring children ages 10 or under into the pilates studio. Thank you.'

Answer 4

place near the entrance, a very noticeable sign, on a easel, stating that "it is not encouraged for children to be on the premises due to the delicate nature of the commodities for sale" ...please note [parents will be held financially responsible for damage(s) their children may cause to items on these premises whether for sale or not for sale...thank you for your cooperation]