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Welcome to
First Lutheran’s Nursery
What’s the purpose of the nursery?
The purpose of the
nursery is to provide safe, loving, fun and comfortable
environment for both you and your child. To accomplish this our
workers will walk, rock, read, feed, and play with the children
to ensure that they are well cared for.
The nursery is made up of two rooms; Infants (0-15 months);
Walkers (15 to 36 months).
The nursery has implemented a beeper system that prevents anyone
other than the parent from picking up a child. As you sign in
your child, you will receive a beeper with your child’s name and
number on it and a security tag. Simply return the beeper and
security tag to a nursery worker when picking up your child.
What’s expected of you?
We simply ask that you follow the following checklist every time
you come to the Nursery.
• You volunteer one Sunday a month to ensure ………
• Diaper bag labeled with child’s name
• Bottles and pacifiers labeled
• Take your child into the appropriate room
• Pick up your security tag and beeper
• Fill out the locator card
General
• Nursery facilities will be open 15 minutes prior to regular
church services and approximately 15 minutes after church
services.
• A parent should call for the child IMMEDIATELY following the
service or function.
• It is suggested that only one parent call for their child.
This will save confusion at the classroom door.
• No children above nursery age will be permitted in any Nursery
room.
• Children may be brought to the Nursery only if the parent(s)
or adult guardian (at least 18 years of age) wish to attend a
church service or function.
• Nursery bedding is changed after each use. Beds and toys are
wiped down with sterilized solution after use.
• Please do not "look in" on your child. This may cause your
child to be unnecessarily upset, as well as cause disruption to
the other children.
• All nursery-age children must be signed into their rooms and
labeled by their parents or adult guardian. A numbered pager and
a security card will be given to each parent. If your child
needs your attention, you will be paged. Children will only be
released to the parent or guardian possessing a Nursery Security
Card. This is for security and protection of your child.
• Parents should indicate on the sign-in sheet where they will
be during all classes and services. This will expedite finding
you in case of an emergency.
• It is strongly recommended that babies and toddlers not be
left for a period longer than 3 hours. Children become very
tired and frustrated when left for long periods of time. We want
them to have a positive attitude about church and God.
Infant / Crawlers
This room is for children birth to 15 months. Adults care for
all babies in this room.
Swings and cribs are used in this room and no snacks are given.
When your child is crawling or walking you may move him/her to
the next room.
Walking Infants
This room is for children 15 to 36 months. Adults and teenage
apprentices care for the children in this room. We feel that
this is a great training tool for the youth of our church.
Snacks are provided.
Health Policies
In order to insure the safety and health of other babies and
workers, please refrain from bringing your child if he/she has
had any of the following symptoms within the past 24 hours:
diarrhea, vomiting, fever, rash, open sores, runny nose
(anything but clear), etc.
No medication will be given to any child in the Nursery.
Parents should report any allergies to the Nursery Coordinator
or Nursery Assistant.
We are striving to make the nursery as healthy and safe as
possible. Some ways we are doing this are by using rubber gloves
for diaper changes, parent beepers, security tags, periodic CPR
classes.
If you have any questions, problems, or suggestions, please feel
free to call the church office.
Clothing, Etc.
• Diaper bags, clothing, and other personal items MUST BE
LABELED with the child’s full name. Please include a change of
clothing and an empty plastic bag in the diaper bag for wet or
soiled clothing.
• It is suggested that your child be dressed in comfortable
loose-fitting, machine washable clothing that will not restrict
free movement.
• Disposable diapers are preferred in all rooms.
• Nursery-age children undergoing toilet training should have
with them a change of clothing in a labeled bag.
• Do not allow your child to bring personal toys or other
possessions unless it is a “security” item (pacifier, blanket,
etc.).
Food
• Under normal circumstances, nursery-age children are not to be
fed any meals during any church service or function. For safety
reasons, the Nursery Staff cannot mix formula for infants.
• If your child has a food allergy or a special need related to
food, please notify the Nursery Coordinator or Nursery
Assistant..
• Please refrain from giving your child gum or candy before
coming to the nursery. It can be dangerous, and is very messy.
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