Worship Childcare

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Childcare is offered on Sunday mornings from 8:30 am - 11:30 am for all worship services and most special events at the church.  Childcare is offered for parents who participate in our POLO group (Parents of Little Ones) as well.  Our youngest members are so important to us, and we work hard to make sure the rooms are loving and safe places for the children to explore.  Each room is staffed by paid caregivers and some volunteers, under the supervision of the Director of Education and Program, Deannine Shipman.  Those wishing to volunteer in our Nursery or Toddler rooms can talk to Deannine ( 814-238-2422) about the opportunities available.

​Infant Room (Room 102)
Birth to one-year olds

Toddler Room (Room 101) Sundays (through the Sunday School hour)
Two year olds and three year olds (not yet in Sunday School)

Toddler Room (Room 101) Sundays (11:15 am service)
Two year olds and three year olds, and up to Kindergarten

On  Tuesdays, our POLO (Parents of Little Ones) days
We will take children up to Kindergarten age in Room 101 whose parents are volunteering in LOGOS, or with POLO

Nursery and Toddler Room Policies

• We will provide warm, loving care to each child in the nursery and toddler rooms
  
• You should sign your child IN and write down your location in the building each  time you leave him/her with us
  
• Our rooms are designed for specific age ranges so that toys are appropriate, and that our children are safe
  
• We prefer to have the parents instead of siblings pick up the children
  
• Clearly mark your diaper bag and bottles, caps, pacifiers, etc.
• Only children free of bad colds, fever and diarrhea should come to church!
  
• In cribs we will place babies on their backs unless otherwise requested by parents.
  
• We change the crib sheets for every baby
  
• Childcare workers are usually on the floors playing with children
  
• We will come get you if your child becomes ill, gets hurt, or if after a reasonable amount of time, does not stop crying
  
• All plastic and stuffed toys are washed regularly
  
• We will change diapers as needed.  Parents should supply diapers/wipes.  The changing tables are cleaned after each use, and all caregivers wash their hands after diapering each baby/child
  
• If a toddler or older child in our care needs some sort of discipline, we will remove him or her from the situation and offer another activity or toy. We will use redirection instead of time outs
  
• Parents are always welcome to stay in the room if you would like to be with your child or assist us in any way
  
• Our rooms are PEANUT-FREE so please refrain from sending in snacks that have peanuts in them.  Thanks!