Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to Mrs. Mouse's Kitchen?
We are located at 4223 Wieuca Overlook,
Atlanta, GA 30342. Click here for a map to our
location.
What should I wear to class?
You may bring your own apron if you wish, but Mrs. Mouse
has an apron that you may borrow. OSHA requires that
closed-toed shoes (no flip-flops or sandals) be worn by
class participants. Good sanitation requires that long hair
be secured. Dress comfortably to have a good time.
Why are Mrs. Mouse’s classes so small?
All of the classes at Mrs. Mouse’s Kitchen are
hands-on experiences. Every child participates! This means
that every student practices the cooking technique for that
particular lesson. In order for each student to receive
personal attention from Mrs. Mouse during the course of
each lesson, class sizes are limited. This makes all of our
classes semi-private experiences.
Why do the classes cost so much?
Actually, compared to a one-hour piano lesson, Mrs.
Mouse’s cooking classes are a bargain! Our classes
run from two to three hours in length. All supplies and
food costs are included in the tuition. Food costs are
higher for hands-on cooking classes as compared to
demonstration-only cooking classes, simply because we use
more food.
Why doesn’t Mrs. Mouse just conduct
demonstration classes to keep the cost low?
Children do enjoy demonstration classes…for about
ten minutes! Then they want to get their hands in on the
action. Hands-on cooking is the best way to learn culinary
arts. Mrs. Mouse will always include demonstrations as part
of her teaching technique, but all of her lesson plans
focus on getting the children involved with the actual
preparation of the menu. We really cook!
Birthday Parties are limited to eight children and
four adults. Why can’t we have ten children and two
adults?
Space is limited in Mrs. Mouse’s Kitchen. There are
only eight spaces at the worktable. Mrs. Mouse insists on
creating a quality experience for her guests.
How do I pay?
Mrs. Mouse is happy to accept personal checks or money
orders, but for many scheduled classes you can also submit
your payment online by using your Visa, Mastercard,
American Express or Discover card. Simply visit the page of
the program for which you wish to register and choose the
appropriate links to be directed to our secure PayPal site.
You can pay your registration fees, tuition or both online!
Please note that registration fees and some deposits are
non-refundable.
What are Mrs. Mouse's qualifications?
Mrs. Mouse AKA Arue Norris Moore is a cum
laude graduate of the University of South Carolina with a
degree in Theatre and Speech. She received her degree in
the Culinary Arts from the Art Institute of Atlanta in
1999, with Honors. She is a proud member of the American
Culinary Federation. Arue has been teaching and
entertaining children as Mrs. Mouse since 1992.
Does Mrs. Mouse have insurance?
Yes, of course! All students who are not accompanied by a
parent or guardian are required to sign and submit
indemnity forms.
Will my personal information ever be given or sold
to any third-party?
Never. We only use your personal and contact
information in order to contact you about your business
with Mrs. Mouse and to update you on new programs and
events.
Why are Summer Camp deposits
non-refundable?
A lot of preparation goes into making your child’s
Summer Camp experience an enjoyable and worthwhile one.
Because we work with food and scarce amounts of time, Mrs.
Mouse cannot refund your Summer Camp deposits. She will,
however, be happy to work with you to reschedule another
time during which the student(s) can make up their missed
classes.
What if my child gets sick and cannot attend
class?
Please give Mrs. Mouse a call: 404-459-8111. She will be
happy to reschedule your class. And thank you for keeping
your sick child at home. Nobody wants to share germs,
especially in the kitchen!
What is Mrs. Mouse's cancellation policy?
You may cancel your class registration prior
to 48 hours of the scheduled class. Cancellations within 48
hours or no-shows will be charged the full class fee.
(Fresh food and supplies are purchased based on the number
of people registered and cannot be returned if you or your
child are a no-show.) Your timely cancellation allows us to
contact students on our waiting list. Refunds are made when
a registered student cancels their class registration 48
hours before the start of the class. Moreover, you may
request your refund be used to register for a future class.
• Mrs. Mouse, Inc. reserves the right to cancel any
class that does not have a sufficient number of students.
You will be notified should this occur. Mrs. Mouse, Inc.
reserves the right to substitute instructors or make menu
changes in the event of an emergency. Please note we will
do our best to avoid any changes.
• In the event of inclement weather, (snow, ice, etc.)
we close when the City of Atlanta Public Schools close. The
class will be rescheduled at a later date.
• Summer Camp Particulars: The cost for Summer Camp is
three hundred dollars ($300) plus a fifty dollar ($50)
registration fee. After May 1, 2006, the late registration
fee is one hundred dollars ($100). Registration fees are
non-refundable. The balance will be due 30 days in advance
of the first day of class. You are always welcome to pay
your tuition on our website.
1) You may cancel fifteen days (15) before the start of
camp and receive a full refund of your tuition.
Registration fees are non-refundable.
2) If you cancel after this fifteen-day period, you will
receive a full refund of your tuition, if and only if,
another student fills your child's Summer Camp slot. If no
one is available on the Waiting List, your tuition is
forfeited.
These cancellation policies are necessary because of the
nature of Mrs. Mouse's programs. The membership of classes
is exclusive because classes are so small. (We are the
world's smallest cooking school, after all.) Supplies and
food items are purchased in advance. Last-minute
cancellations severely handicap the financial viability of
the program.