Nursery and Preschool

What To Bring
For children birth to 23 months, please pack a diaper bag for your child that includes 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 in case your child would require that.
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 your child's class. This helps us keep track of your child's items. Again, we ask that for preschoolers, any toys from home be left at home. Teachers are not responsible for lost toys.

Your Child's Health
For the protection of all the children in our ministry we ask if your child has a runny nose, fresh cold (four days or less), fever, rash, persistent cough, diarrhea or any other signs of illness, that you not place your child in the program while they are at risk of exposing other children. This helps to ensure that all children in our ministry find it to be a safe and healthy place for all.

When You Arrive At Your Child's Room
A teacher will be there to greet you and welcome your child. Please give all bags and items to the teacher or helper, making them aware of any allergies and special circumstances. Please inform the teacher of where you plan to be during the time period, such as in the sanctuary or in a Sunday school class.

Snacks
Snacks are provided for toddlers and preschoolers. The food items consist of water and Cheerios or vanilla wafers for our new walkers through 3 year olds. If your child has an allergy, please inform the leader when you check in your child

Saying Good-bye
After you have completed the check-in process, simply wave a quick good-bye and leave for the worship service. As you know, it is normal for little ones to cry when leaving a parent. This does not last long, and separation becomes easier over time. Our teachers 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 find you.

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.

Pick-up Procedures
Your child's teacher 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. Lost and found items will be retained for a short time. Items not claimed after one month are donated to a charitable organization.