Nursery

Well Child Policy

Since we all want the healthiest environment possible for your child, we make many efforts to keep the nursery clean and germ-free. All smocks, sheets, and blankets are washed after each use. Toys are disinfected daily and many times on Sundays. Counters, floors, and tables are scrubbed regularly. Carpets are vacuumed daily and shampooed regularly. Workers are trained to wash their hands continually to aid in preventing the spreading of germs. Parents also have a role to play in keeping our nursery a healthy place to bring your child. If your child is not well, please refrain from bringing him/her to the nursery. A well child has:

• No fever over 99.6° currently or for the last 24 hours (and without fever-reducing medications such as Tylenol or ibuprofen)
• No vomiting or diarrhea for the last 24 hours
• No runny nose
• No cough
• No unexplained rashes
• No skin infections (impetigo, boils, ringworm)
• No eye infections, such as pink eye
• No childhood diseases such as chicken pox, mumps, measles, rubella, pertussis, scarlet fever, hand/foot/mouth disease

If your child currently has any of the above symptoms, we will not be able to accept him/her into the nursery. If a child develops any of the above symptoms while in our care, we will ask you to pick up your child.

Security

We have a security system in place for our nursery to protect all children under our care. Before employment, all nursery workers have submitted to a screening by the Department of Human Resources and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. We employ a two-adult rule for all nursery and children’s classes so that there are at least two adults in each classroom. In addition, we have an interior security camera system in the main areas of the church building.

All items belonging to children should be properly labeled. Children must be signed into and out of the nursery. This information will allow us to find the parents if there is an emergency, as well as to convey important instructions to the nursery workers.

For your child's safety, the childcare providers cannot be responsible for special instructions unless they are in writing and hand-delivered to the Nursery Supervisor or the Director of Children’s Ministries.

Special Instructions and alerts

Parents should give special instructions or alerts when they drop off a child. Alerts can include allergies, teething problems, and potty-training information. Other instructions, such as how to place a child to sleep or comfort the child, can also be addressed during this time. Please write any special instructions on the sign-in rosters.

• Labeling: Diaper bags and contents within the bag, such as bottles, sippy cups, and extra clothing, should be labeled outside with the child’s name.
• What to bring: Disposable diapers, a change of clothing, a bottle, and a sippy cup. Also, any special blanket or toy is welcome (please label).
• Leave small playthings at home: We keep our nursery as safe as possible by eliminating small items from our rooms, and we ask your help in doing the same. Please leave small toys, jewelry, coins, etc., at home.
• Snack time: The older children will be given apple juice and cheerios. Please let us know if your child cannot have either of these. For allergy reasons, we ask that you not bring outside food other than bottles and pouches to the nursery. Remain in the hall with your child until he/she has finished any candy or other foods before entering a classroom.
• SAFETY: THE CHURCH REQUIRES ONE PARENT TO BE ON THE CHURCH GROUNDS WHEN YOUR CHILD IS IN THE CARE OF THE NURSERY!