Welcome to our Nursery!
We welcome you and your children to our church. It is the goal of Peace United Methodist Church to provide a safe, comfortable and nurturing environment for your child. We also want you to feel secure about your children's well being while you attend services and activities at Peace. We feel we accomplish this goal in two ways.
We provide you, the parent, with the information you need to know about our nursery program: how it is run, the rules that we have crafted to ensure a safe environment, and contact information you may use to have your questions answered.
We provide your child with an environment that is safe for them. Your child is safe to explore the room- it is properly childproofed. The room will also be properly staffed to ensure that there is always enough individual attention paid to your son or daughter.
Please take time to read the following guidelines that we have prepared for you. This short booklet will answer most of your questions as well as introduce you to the policies we have in place to safe guard all of the children we care for. Your understanding and cooperation is deeply appreciated.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Jamie Vogel
Nursery Coordinator
Peace United Methodist Church
Quick List
Children from birth up to and including age three are accepted for care in the Nursery during Worship hours. Children from birth to 5th grade are accepted for care for childcare needs.
The nursery is regularly available for the Sunday 9:30 and 11:00 am. Worship services.
Childcare is provided during group meetings upon request. Childcare request forms are available on the Building use forms or by contacting the Nursery Coordinator.
Nursery staff will not accept children that are currently ill, or who have been ill within the last 24 hours.
Nursery staff will not give medication to children.
Parents are required to sign our attendance form when dropping off and picking up their children.
There will always be a minimum of two nursery workers present.
Essentials (bags, diapers, extra clothing, etc.) need to be clearly labeled with the name of the parent or child.
Children will only be released to properly identified and preauthorized adults.
Age of Care
Infants to age three are accepted for care in the Nursery during worship hours. Kids Own Worship and Sunday School are available to children four years of age and older. Infants to 5th grade are accepted for Childcare needs during non worship opportunities.
Nursery Availability
The Nursery will begin accepting children 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time of the service or event. Please pick up your children as soon as the service or event concludes.
We will also offer child care for group needs. Childcare will be available 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time of the event. Please pick up your children as soon as the event concludes. If your child attends child care on a regular basis please contact the Nursery Coordinator if you will be absent from care. We will do our best to meet your childcare needs. Thank you for being patient and understanding and willing to help with the childcare solutions if necessary.
Medication
Our nursery staff is not adequately trained to dispense any type of medication. If your child requires medication, please come to the nursery at the appropriate time to administer it.
Child Illness
If your child becomes ill or injured during the service, one of the Nursery staff will quietly come to you during the service to bring you back to the nursery. For the health and safety of all children, Nursery staff and peace of mind of everyone, children with the following symptoms within the last 24 hours will not be accepted.
Fever
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Yeast infections, Mongolia, thrush
Impetigo, boils, untreated ringworm and lice.
Runny nose with green or yellow mucus discharge.
Communicable eye infections or conjunctivitis
Contagious skin rashes
Cough or croup except in the case of allergy.
Any symptom of mumps, measles or chicken pox.
Use of antibiotics for less than 24 hours.
Drop off and pick up
There will be a child sign-in sheet at the front door of the Nursery. Please make sure to fill this out. In addition to you and your child’s name, please list any food allergies or other special attention your child may require.
Nursery staff requests that only one parent drop off and pick up the child. This will help keep the area clear and avoid congestion and or confusion.
It is common for children in the nursery to suffer from separation anxiety.
Normally the children will calm down in just a few minutes. If your child continues to be upset for more than 10 minutes with no sign of calming down, a nursery staff member will come and find you.
We have an open door policy. All parents are allow to sit with their child in the Nursery or Sunday School to help them become acclimated. You may also peek in on your child during the service.
Feeding
Food allergies are one of our top concerns. If you child has food allergies, please note that on the sign in sheet. We cannot be responsible for heating up or preparing food. If your child needs a bottle or snack during worship times, please provide something that does not require preparation.
Nursery Staffing
The goal of the Peace Nursery is to offer quality care for your child. We will always have a minimum of two nursery workers on duty. We will always have one at least one paid staff person. All nursery employees and volunteers are screened.
Essentials Bags
Essentials bags need to be clearly labeled with the name of the parent or child. All of the items in the bag should be clearly labeled as well. If you have special items that your child may need, please point them out to the nursery staff.
Your essentials bag may need to contain the following items.
Diaper changing supplies.
Extra diapers
Bottle or cups as needed.
Pacifier (clip on is preferred) or other item your child may find comforting.
Change of clothing.
Please do not
bring expensive, precious toys, candy, or gum.
Nursery Activities
We allow children, who are able, to play on the playground which may include the sandbox and gym set. We also allow play dough, water colors and crayons. We also provide Play -n- Worship for Babies, a way for babies to learn about God during worship hours.
Comments, questions or Concerns
Please feel free to contact any of the people listed below to address any and all comments, questions or concerns.
Nursery Coordinator- Jamie Vogel
407-409-6773 or jamiev0223@hotmail.com
Director of Children's Ministries- Julie Chatfield
321-689-6899 or juleechat@aol.com
Signature Sheet
Parent Copy
I have read, understand and accept the guidelines set forth by Peace United Methodist Church.
I agree to abide by the guidelines set forth in this handbook.
I realize that the Nursery staff on duty is there for all the children entrusted to their care. Nursery care staff has the authority to interpret and implement the guidelines. I understand that any concerns or disagreements that I have may be brought to the attention of the United Methodist Church Nursery Coordinator and or the Director of Peace United Methodist Church.
Parent Signature: ____________________________________
Nursery Staff Signature: _____________________________
Date: __________________________________________
Signature Sheet
Nursery Copy
I have read, understand and accept the guidelines set forth by Peace United Methodist Church.
I agree to abide by the guidelines set forth in this handbook.
I realize that the Nursery staff on duty is there for all the children entrusted to their care. Nursery care staff has the authority to interpret and implement the guidelines. I understand that any concerns or disagreements that I have may be brought to the attention of the United Methodist Church Nursery Coordinator and or the Director of Children's Ministries.
Parent Signature: ____________________________________
Nursery Staff Signature: _____________________________
Date: __________________________________________