Preschool & Children Policies & Procedures

These policies apply to all children from birth through Grade 6, their parents, teachers, leaders, caregivers, and volunteer workers during any church function at Mission Baptist Church.

Parents/Guardians

1.   A minimum number of adults, preferably only one parent/guardian, should leave and pick up children in the children’s’ areas.  This lessens congestion and increases security in the hallways.

2.   Parents/guardians should leave and receive children at the classroom door to maintain a cleaner room environment and increase security in the classroom.

3.   Workers in our Worship Care ministry must have their children older than 4 yrs. sit with another adult during the worship service.  See a TEAM member if there is a problem adhering to the policy.

4.    Worship Care is for children, birth – Age 3.  Children in the Age 3 SS class may continue in Worship Care until they are promoted in August to the PreK Sunday School class.

5.   No child is to be released from a classroom to anyone except a parent/guardian.  The parent/guardian must have the approved security card used in Nursery through Age 3 classes.  An approved security card should be used at all times.  This is mandatory.

6.   All items brought to the preschool area are to be clearly labeled with the child’s name.  This includes diaper bags, bottles, pacifiers, outer clothing, sipper cups, etc.  Bottles and cups should be unbreakable.

7.   Bring at least 2 labeled diapers and a change of clothes if your child is not fully potty trained. 

8.   No medicines can be administered by a teacher or any volunteer at any time.  This includes ointments, peroxide, alcohol, etc.

9.   Do not bring a child to the preschool/children’s area when any of the following symptoms exist:  fever within the past 24 hours, vomiting, diarrhea, and any symptom of a usual childhood disease such as chicken pox, measles, pink eye, ringworm, impetigo, sore throat, croup, or discolored discharge form the nose or eyes.

10. All parents of children birth – Age 3 are expected to participate in our Worship Care ministry.  This ministry is a cooperative effort and functions best if everyone assumes their responsibility.

11. Parents should be prompt in picking up their child after a service or event has ended.  It is upsetting for a child to remain after other children have left and it delays teachers from their other responsibilities.

Leaders, Teachers & Caregivers

1.   Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled time of service begins.  This allows for smoother transitions, opportunitiy to share instructions, and allows time for departing teachers to get to the next service on time.

2.   Greet parents at the door and get instructions for the child’s care.

3.   Give arriving parents a security card found near the door.  Follow designated security system for each child in your class at all times.  No child is to be released from any classroom with out the presentation of a security card by the parent or guardian (birth through Age 3).

4.   Children in PreK through Grade 6 should be dismissed to parents at the classroom door.

5.   There should be two adults workers in each classroom at all times.

6.   All volunteer workers should be regular attenders of Mission Baptist Church before serving in any preschool/children ministry.

7.   Pre-plan and teach age appropriate curriculum as provided.

8.   Bandaids are provided in each classroom for small scrapes.

9.   Always use gloves when changing a diaper or if in contact with blood or other body fluids.  Wrap diaper in wax paper and place in plastic bags before disposing in trash cans.

10.  Remove any soiled bed linens and place in dirty clothes hamper.  Return any tables, chairs, toys, resource items, etc. to their original location.  Straighten room so it is ready for next session.

11. If you cannot carry out your teaching responsibility for Worship Care please arrange to switch with another volunteer on the Worship Care rotation list and notify the appropriate coordinator. 

12.  Sunday School teachers should contact their substitutes, provide substitute teacher with teaching materials, and class schedule.

13.  Minimum age requirement for preschool workers:

• Infants and Ones – 9^th grade

• 2’s & 3’s – A responsible youth may serve with an adult. 

• Youth should be willing to participate in training if recommended.