nursery
Our mission is to provide a safe, loving environment for children to learn about being at church in a way that helps them know they are valued. We offer more than just babysitting for our infants and toddlers with curriculum that focuses on the love of Jesus. This helps the children love God and others.
Who: Nursery child care is provided for infants through the age of three.
When: Sunday mornings at the 8:00 service; the 9:15 Learning Hour and the 10:30 service. Reservations or pre-registration are not necessary; however, please remain on the church property while your child is in nursery care.
Where: Classroom A (behind the Welcome Desk)
Please help us provide optimal care by observing the following:
Fill out the attendance sheet with up-to-date information
Alert the nursery staff of any allergies your child may have
Label personal items
Please do not bring toys from home other than comfort items.
Our nursery staff are not allowed to administer medication
Well-Child Policy
For the protection of your child and all children in our ministry, we cannot accept a child with a runny nose, fever, rash, persistent cough, diarrhea, eye infection, or any other signs of illness. We request that you not place your child in the nursery while they are at risk of exposing other children to their illness. Thank you in advance for helping us to keep everyone in our nursery healthy.
Security Policy
Because the safety of your child is our top priority, parents are required to follow these procedures:
On bringing your child to the nursery entrance, sign in and provide a contact cell phone number on the sheet provided.
Unless the family is known to the nursery worker on duty, the child will be released only to the person who signed in.
For more information, please contact Tammie Sawicki, our Director of Children’s Ministries
Nursery FAQ’s
Who will care for my baby while I am in a worship service?
Our nursery is attended by experienced and nurturing Christ Church staff members) and during special church-sponsored events by request). Each of our staff and volunteers has undergone screening and completed the Safeguarding God’s Children Program, a training process that is accompanied by expert advice, policy development, and resources from experienced child protection practitioners.
How do I check in my baby?
At the time of check-in, a nursery staff member will greet you. You will be asked to sign in and provide us with a cell phone number. If we need to contact you during the service, we will text message (please leave your cell phone on vibrate/silent during the service). If your child cries, our caring nursery staff will immediately soothe your child.
What Do I Bring?
Please label all personal items with your child’s first and last name before arriving. We suggest that you bring the following items in a labeled diaper bag:
Two diapers or pull-ups
Pacifier, lovey, or other comfort item
A bottle or cup of milk, formula, juice, or water (this is suggested even for mothers who nurse.)
As long as bottles have water in them and formula pre-measured, bottles do not need to be pre-mixed.
Can my baby join me for Holy Communion during the worship service?
Yes! Parents are welcome to pick up their children so that everyone may participate in holy communion.
What snacks are available for my child?
We provide a small snack as part of our nursery care. Please advise nursery staff if your child has any food allergies.