Child Safety at Grace

A Safe and Fun Learning Environment

We want your child to love coming to church. We also want you to have peace of mind while you take part in worship or study. Childcare safety is a priority at Grace and one we take seriously. Here are some of the measures we take to ensure your child’s safety.

Trustworthy Staff

Our volunteer staff are all faithful members at Grace. All adult volunteers submit to a background check and receive ongoing reminders of appropriate behavior for workers in our ministry. We maintain sensible accountability measures to ensure that children and adults are never left alone.

Age-Appropriate Learning

We group children together based on age, from newborn to kindergarten, so your child will play with kids his or her own age. They’ll also take part in fun, simple Bible lessons on topics such as the creation and the Trinity. Our childcare staff follows a consistent service schedule, so both you and your child will get to know them well. Our workers will quickly learn your child’s habits, preferences, and special dietary needs.

Snacks

We provide age-appropriate snacks in all our classrooms. If your child has a food allergy, please alert the Welcome Desk and your child’s caregiver. If you bring a special snack, our staff will make sure to give it to your child.

‍Health & Safety

Children play with toys designed for their ages. Toys and other items are regularly cleaned, sanitized, and checked for safety. There is always a licensed medical professional on call to handle emergencies. We have a team of leaders designated to assist the childcare staff in the event of an evacuation or lockdown.

Check-In System

We use an efficient check-in system to ensure that every child is picked up by an authorized adult. Our childcare wing is under constant watch before, during, and after services. A single point of entry ensures that only authorized individuals can enter the childcare wing. We keep in contact with local law enforcement and monitor security bulletins for potential concerns.

Dedicated Facilities

The childcare wing includes a private bathroom for children. Nursing mothers are free to use our mothers' room complete with rocking chairs, changing table, and a sink. Our upstairs education wing has four classrooms dedicated for children in 1st through 5th grade.

Illness

If your child has been ill within the previous 24 hours (fever, coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, or uncommon rash), please do not bring him or her to the childcare facility. Please understand that, for the health of the other children, we cannot permit your ill child to be admitted. If your child begins to feel ill during a service, we will contact you promptly.