Anona United Methodist Church
Friday, May 18, 2012
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 The Nursery is a safe & special place filled with love, laughter, and learning. We believe that children are a gift from God and can experience and learn about God's love right from the start. Your child will receive professional care from a staff of background screened and trained caregivers. Read below to discover more about our nursery and our policies.
Hours
The nursery is currently open the following times:
Sunday Morning Worship Services:
9:30 Contemporary (Ages 6 weeks to under 3 as of Sept 1st, 2011)
Children who have reached the age of 2 by Sept 1, 2011
attend our nursery Sunday school program. Each month
we explore a different biblical theme through stories, crafts,
and songs. Children remain in this program until the following
September.
10:30 FX Service (Ages 6 weeks to preschool age children)
Preschool age children attend our nursery Sunday school program.
11:10 Traditional (Ages 6 weeks to preschool age children)
11:30 Venue (Ages 6 weeks to preschool age children)
Sunday Evening child care for Student Ministry Volunteers is available by request only. If you require care for younger sibling while you volunteer at the Student Ministry, please email Marianne Gregoire at Marianne@anona.com no later than the Friday before the Sunday you require care.
Wednesday Morning Parent's Morning Out:
9:00 - 12:00 PM (12 months of age to under 2 years old as of Sept 1,2011)
Join us for indoor / outdoor play, stories, crafts, and music all
based around a monthly theme. The cost is $15 per week.
Pre-registration is required by contacting Marianne at
Wednesday Praying Parents:
4:00 - 5:30 PM (Ages 6 weeks - 5th Grade)
Nursery Location
During Sunday morning worship the nursery uses the outdoor entrance which is located adjacent to the Contemporary Sanctuary. Click here for campus map. Look for the Nursery banner.
Durning Sunday evening and midweek events, the nursery uses the indoor entrance located across from the administrative offices. Click here for campus map. Look for the Nursery bulletin board.
Registration
Families are required to check in thier children using the Kidcheck security system. In order to use this systtem you must create an account at www.kidcheck.com. The Kidcheck system allows us to keep track of importnat information regarding your child - allergies, health issues, and emergency contact information.
Check In Process
Upon nursery check in, you will receive 3 labels: 1 for your child, 1 for the attendance book, and a guardian receipt for you. Your child is then greeted at the nursery room by one of our trained staff. Ocasionally children may cry at separation, but we will ensure your child has the ooportunity to settle in and be comfortable while you attend worship.
Important: Should we need to contact you while you are in Contemporary Worchip we will flash the alphanumeric code from your Kidcheck guardian receipt on the screen. If you are in traditionla worship we ask that you leave your cell phone on your person and on vibrate.
Nursery Policies
Well Child Policy
In order to provide a healthy nursery environment we ask parents not to bring their children if they are ill. This includes a cold, runny nose, diarrhea, sore throat, pink eye, unexplained rash, or any other symptom of illness. Children must be fever free, without the use of fever reducing medications, for 24 hours before entering the nursery.
Food
Due to allergy concerns, no outside food may be brought into the nursery. Nursery workers will feed infants a bottle; However, they will not feed infants or toddlers food or food or snacks during worship services. If your child is visiting the nursery for an extended period of time, please feel free to check your child out of the nursery, feed them and then check them back into the nursery.
Labels
Please clearly label your child's diaper bag, bottle, and cup. If you do not have a label we can provide you one at our Kidcheck station
Security
Parents, when dropping off your child, please help keep our nursery secure by remaining in the check-in are and outside of the nursery rooms. Half doors are left open so that you can clearly view the entire nursery space. Tours are available by request during non worship hours.
When you come to pick your child up, please continue to keep the nursery secure by remaining outside of the nursery spaces and presenting your Guardian Receipt to your child's nursery worker.
Fee Request
There is a suggested fee of $3 per child if you are bringing in your children during an event other than Sunday morning worship. The fee is collected on a honorary basis. Parents may deposit payments in the box located to the right of the inside nursery entrance. This minimal fee helps offset some of the costs to run the nursery. Thank you for your support!
Volunteer / Donate
Our nursery is a great place for babies and toddlers...and parent volunteers! You are invited to assist our staff on a monthly basis. Having parent volunteers ensures each child gets plenty of friendly, personal attention, so our classroom is a very happy, enjoyable place for everyone!
Did you know that you can help our nursery by donating gently used toys, books, and childcare items..? We appreciate your support!
Ministry Leader Information
We are excited to partner with ministry leaders by offering support for your on site ministry needs. Click here for more information.
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