Infants and Toddlers

Baby Cubs and Monkeys (birth through one year olds)

Our nursery and toddler rooms are a place where children can feel safe and experience God's love through the love of our nursery leaders.  As they grow, children begin to explore the world around them. We want to surround them with sights, sounds, and activities that show them that God made everything, including them.

Checking-In

Families can check in at any of our computer check-in stations located at Discovery Island (near the worship center) or the Ark (near the elementary wing). First time and visiting families will be assisted with check in and asked to fill out an information card to be entered into our check-in system. Attending and member families are issued a barcode card set to be used for self check-in. Children are issued a unique numbered name tag and parents are given a corresponding security tag required for pick up. 

What to bring

In a diaper bag, please include the following:

• Two or three disposable diapers
• A complete change of clothes
• Pacifier or other item, should your child need it for comfort
• A bottle or sippy cup of milk, formula, juice, or water

Please label all personal items with your child's first and last name before arriving at your child's class.

 

Snacks

We offer goldfish to our toddlers. If there is an allergy, please let us know. We do not offer peanuts or products made with nuts and ask that you do not send anything with those contents due to potential allergy problems.

 

Saying good-bye

After you have completed the check-in process, simply wave a quick good-bye and leave for the worship service or class. As you probably 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 is completed.

 

What happens if my child continues to cry?

If your child cries more than 15 minutes and cannot be comforted, you will be paged, using the pager issued at check-in.

 

Wellness policy

We operate a well-baby ministry. For the protection of all children, our ministry must decline admission to children with the following symptoms: runny nose, fresh cold (4 days or less), fever, rash, persistent cough, diarrhea and any other signs of illness. Thank you in advance for helping us keep our nursery a healthy place for all.

 

Promotion for nursery classes

Our nursery classes are developmental. When you child reaches a new stage (walking), let the check-in helper know and we will promote your child to the next class.