We welcome you and your child!
Birth - 23 Months
What To Bring
When packing a diaper bag for your child, please include the following items:
1. Two or three disposable diapers. No cloth diapers, please.
2. Pacifier or other item, should your child need it for security.
3. A complete change of clothes.
4. A bottle of milk, formula, juice or water (this is a good practice even for mothers who nurse).
Please label all personal items with your child's first and last name before arriving at our 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 care we cannot accept a child with any sign of an illness, i.e. fever, cough, diarrhea, runny nose (due to a cold). Thank you for helping us create a safe environment for our children, their families and our volunteers.
When You Arrive At Your Child's Room
A leader will meet you at the check-in area to receive your child and any other 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. Please list your cell phone number on the page and put your cell phone on vibrate. If we need to contact you for any reason regarding your child we will call your cell phone.
At the time of check-in, a leader will apply a numbered security tag to your child's back and give you the corresponding tag. We will verify that your security tag matches the tag on your child and then we'll release your child to you. A child will not be released to a parent without presenting the proper identification.
After you have completed the check-in process, simply wave a quick good-bye and leave for the worship service or your Bible Study class. As you know, it is normal for little ones to cry when a parent leaves. This does not last long, and separation becomes easier over time. Our leaders will immediately create interest in a toy or activity and give assurance that you will return. If your child cries for an extended period of time, we will call your cell phone.
Snacks
Snacks are provided for our new walkers and toddlers. The food items consist of water and fish crackers. If your child has an allergy, please inform the leader when you check in your child.
Curriculum
We believe even our littlest ones can learn! Regular learning experiences are planned and lessons are reinforced with songs, Bible thoughts and supervised activities designed with the ability of the children in mind.
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 it discreetly, trying not to let your child see you.
Pick-up Procedures
Please make sure that all of your child's personal items have been returned to you before you leave the premises. Lost and found items will be retained for a short time. Items not claimed are donated to a local organization.
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