What to Expect

Birth to 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 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.) Bottles need to be pre-mixed. To insure that all children are given adequate care we do not feed your child food. If your child needs to eat while at church we request that you come and pick your child up and take them to the nursing mother room where you can feed your child without disturbing other children. A high chair is provided for your convenience.

Please label all 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 ask that your child be free of fever for 24 hours. We request that you not place your child in the program with they are at risk of exposing other children. Than you in advance for helping us keep our preschool program a healthy place for all.

When you Arrive
Please come to the Preschool West entrance a pick up a parent pager and sign in your child. The parent pager has an identifying number on it. If you are needed to return to your child's classroom you will be paged. The page will vibrate, so please hold or wear the pager at all times. We ask that you present the pager upon return to your child's classroom and then we will return your child to you. A child will not be released to a parent without presentation of the assigned pager. A preschool staff member will direct you to the age-appropriate classroom. A leader will meet you at the door 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.

Snacks
Snacks are provided for the children once they graduate to the PS1D (13-18 months) classroom. The food items consist of water, Cheerios or saltine crackers. If your child has any allergies please inform the leader when you check your child into their classroom.

Curriculum
We believe our littlest ones can learn! Laying Biblical foundation in a child's life are most important and our volunteer teachers take this responsibility very seriously. Your child will enjoy experiences that allow them to reinforce each lessons Bible truth and life application.

Saying Good-bye 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.

After you have completed the check-in process, simply wave a quick good-bye and leave for worship or Sunday School. 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 leaders will immediately try to create interest in a toy or activity and give assurance that you will return after the worship service and Sunday School is completed. If your child cries for an extended period of time of 10 minutes, we will page you.

Pick Up Procedures
Your child's leader will expect a parent to drop off and pick up your child unless special instructions are given at check-in. Please have the parent pager ready to return to the leader at the classroom door. The leader will then return your child to you. Please do not send anyone under the age of 17 years of age to pick up your child. 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.

Nursing Mother's Room (located in Preschool West)
A preschool staff member will be happy to direct nursing mothers to the isolated area designed to provide privacy during feeding times. Because our space is limited we do ask that mothers limit their stay to just the time required to meet the needs of the child.

Age 2-3 years

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.

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 with they are at risk of exposing other children. Than you in advance for helping us keep our preschool program a healthy place for all.

When you Arrive
Please come to either of the Preschool Welcome desks at the east or west entrances to complete a preschool security card. The security card provides the preschool staff with important information. Should your child need you while you are on campus we will come to your Sunday School class or we will display the last three digits of your telephone number in the worship center. If you number is displayed please return to the preschool welcome desk or directly to your child's classroom. After completing the security card a preschool staff member will direct you to the age-appropriate classroom. A leader will meet you at the door 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 allergies and special needs.

Snacks
Snacks are provided for the children once they graduate to the PS1D (13-18 months) classroom. The food items consist of water, and saltine crackers. Should your child be tasting other foods or having a special snack your child's teacher will display that information for you at the classroom door. If your child has any allergies please inform the leader when you check your child into their classroom.

Saying Good-bye

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 leader will expect a parent to drop off and pick up your child unless special instructions are given at check-in. Please present the yellow copy of your security form to the leader. The leader will then compare it with the white copy that you presented at the time of drop off and return your child to you. Please do not send anyone under the age of 17 years of age to pick up your child. 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.

Age 4 – Kindergarten

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 with they are at risk of exposing other children. Than you in advance for helping us keep our preschool program a healthy place for all.

Worship Time
Beginning at age 4, parents are asked to take their child with them to Sunday evening worship only, during Sunday mornings we provide extended Bible teaching time with age appropriate curriculum and activities. However, by age 4 a child needs to begin learning about corporate worship and what it means and most importantly they need to see mom and dad worshipping so that they can begin to develop the habit of corporate worship. Our preschool ministry wants to help parent and preschoolers be successful in this big step towards maturity so we have provided to parents a booklet free of charge called When I Go to Church: An Introduction to Congregational Worship for Preschoolers. You may receive this book by simply contacting our preschool ministry office.

Saying Good-bye

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.