Child Care

September 23, 2013

We understand how critical it is that parents can trust the people watching their children. Who can focus on a church service while they’re worried about their kids? Parents also want to know that their kids are enjoying themselves. Our goal is to provide a safe, loving environment for children to enjoy while their parents take part in worship.

A Safe Place to Leave Your Children

Child care safety is a priority at Grace, and one which we take seriously. Here are some of the measures we take to ensure your child’s safety:

Age-Appropriate Play

We have five age groups, from newborn to kindergarten, so your child will play with kids his or her own age.

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.

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 hold periodic emergency drills and have a team of leaders designated to assist the child care staff in the event of an evacuation.

Security

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

Dedicated Facilities

The Child Care Wing includes a private bathroom for potty breaks. Nursing mothers are free to use our mothers' room complete with rocking chairs, changing table, and a sink.

A Fun, Loving Environment to Learn and Grow

We go to great lengths to provide a fun environment for little ones. Your child will love coming to church at Grace. Here’s why:

Consistency

Our child care staff follow 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. They’ll let you know if they see something out-of-the-ordinary.

Games, Crafts, & Bible Truth

Toddlers and kindergarteners enjoy structured activities, including special trips to our Play Room and Craft Room. They’ll also take part in fun, simple Bible lessons on topics such as the creation and the Trinity.

Learn More

Want to know more about child care at Grace? Check out our Child Care Guidelines.

Child Care Guidelines

September 23, 2013

Registration

When you first visit our childcare facility, you must stop at the Welcome Desk to register your child/children ages newborn to Kindergarten. At the Welcome Desk, the Childcare Coordinator will give you a welcome packet containing our Childcare Handbook and emergency procedures, and ask you to fill out a registration card with your basic contact information. The Childcare Coordinator will then show you to your child’s room to check-in.

At check-in, both you and your child will receive matching tags. Please do not lose your tag; you will need it to check-out your child. Your child’s tag will be attached to his or her clothing.

If you bring any items for your child (sippy cups, pacifiers, bottles, blankets, or diaper bags), please make sure that they are labeled with his or her name. You may also write down any special instructions for your child when you check them into their classroom.

Additional Guidelines

Kids 4 Truth

September 23, 2013

Sunday Mornings & Wednesday Evenings

Our Kids 4 Truth Bible clubs give children a chance to have fun while earning badges, singing, memorizing Bible verses, and most importantly, developing a genuine relationship with God. The songs, verses, and lessons are part of a unified curriculum that grows deeper as your child grows.

As a church, we value our role in raising up godly young people. But parents (and grandparents) are the most important spiritual influence in a child's life (2 Timothy 1:5). That's why we work hard to communicate with parents, enabling you to get involved in teaching your children and reaffirming what they've learned here. Because the Kids 4 Truth curriculum is structured to grow with your children, your 2nd grader and your 6th grader will each be taught the same basic Bible truths in an age-appropriate manner. You'll also get email updates and discussion guides so your whole family can stay on the same page.