Nursery
When packing a diaper bag for your child, please include the following items:
• One or two disposable diapers.
• Pacifier or other item, should your child need it for security.
• A complete change of clothes in case your child would require that.
• A bottle of milk, formula, juice or water.
Please label all personal items with your child’s first and last name before arriving at your child’s class. This helps us keep track of your child’s items.
Your Child’s Health:
We operate a well-baby program. For the protection of all the children in our ministry we cannot accept a child with a runny nose, fresh cold (four days or less), fever, rash, persistent cough, diarrhea or any other signs of illness. We request that you not place your child in the program while they are at risk of exposing other children. Thank you in advance for helping us keep our nursery a healthy place for all.
On arrival:
A leader will meet you at the check-in area to receive your child and any other necessary items. Please check in and note any information that will help in caring for your child such as feeding times, sleeping times, allergies and special needs.
At the time of check-in, a leader will register them into our Parent Pager system. They will give your child an adhesive sticker to with his or her name & be assigned a number, If you are needed to return to your child’s classroom, you child’s number will be shown on the screen in the main sanctuary.
Snacks:
Snacks are provided for the children. The food items consist of water and crackers. If your child has an allergy, please inform the leader when you check in your child. Snacks are provided in a separate, enclosed area for the safety of those with allergies.
Features:
The Nursery has a large play area with sanitized toys, puzzles, books and a playdough table. We offer a climbing frame for the more adventurous and a quiet area with books and puzzles. Most Sundays there is a children’s video on for the little ones to enjoy as well. A sleeping room is also available.
Saying Good-bye:
After you have completed the check-in process, simply wave a quick good-bye and leave for the gathering. As you know, it is normal for little ones to cry when leaving a parent. Our leaders will immediately try to create interest in a toy or activity and give assurance that you will return after the worship service is completed. If your child cries for an extended period of time of 10 minutes, we will put your number up.
Checking On Your Child:
Feel free to check on your little one at any time during the worship service. However, we ask that you do so discreetly, trying not to let your child see you. If, at any time, your child is unhappy, you are welcome to join us in the nursery.
Pick-up Procedures:
Your child’s leader will expect the same person to drop off and pick up each child unless special instructions are given at check-in. Please make sure that all your child’s personal items have been returned to you before you leave the premises.
Nursing Mother’s Room:
This room is located in the main lobby area of the nursery. It is equipped with couches, change station, and sink as well as a TV so that Moms can enjoy the service while caring for their little one. We ask that this room be strictly used for Moms only.
