Little Lambs

This does not last long, and separation becomes easier over time. 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 15 minutes, we will come and get 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:

Nursery leaders 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.

Ideas for Making The Nursery A Great Place to Be:

Please share any suggestions you have for improving our Nursery.

We value your comments and want our Nursery to be a positive experience for all our babies.

NOTE TO PARENTS:

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 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.

Your Child's Health:

We operate a well-baby Nursery. 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 Nursery while they are at risk of exposing other children.

Thank you in advance for helping us keep our Nursery a healthy place for all.

Snack:

Simple snacks are provided for the toddlers. If your child has an allergy, or if you would prefer that your child not have anything to eat, 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-buy and leave for the worship service. As you know it is normal for little ones to cry when leaving a parent.

When You Arrive at the Nursery Room:

A nursery leader will meet you at the check-in area to receive your child. diaper bag 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 Nursery leader will give you a number tag to pin to your child's back and diaper bag. You will also be given a tag with the same number on it. If you are needed to return to your child's classroom, someone will come and get you.

At the conclusion of the service, we ask that you present that numbered tag upon return to your child's classroom along. We will verify that the number on the tag matches the number on your child's tag, and then release your child to you. A child will not be released to a parent without presentation of the assigned tag.