Fostoria Baptists Church believes that each child is a special gift from God. Our desire is to provide the best love and care possible for each individual child. This brochure is to inform you about our nursery. The purpose, policies, procedures, and guidelines for sickness are all included on this webpage, as well as information about our nursery classes. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns about our nursery. We are happy to have your child in our nursery.

Our Purpose

At Fostoria Baptist Church we want to provide an atmosphere where parents feel comfortable leaving their children in the nursery. We also want each child to think of the nursery as a safe place where they can feel secure, loved, and cared for. It is the desire of each nursery worker to demonstrate the love of Jesus and to teach the Bible to each child from infancy to the toddler years.

II Timothy 3:15 says, “And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” Thank you for the opportunity and privilege of caring for your child.

Our Policies

1. Our nursery is for all children ages birth through 3 years of age.
2. Nursery care is available only for children of parents/guardians who are participating in the services and activities of the church.
3. Children are not to be left in the nursery unless there is a worker present to receive the child. The parent should stay in the room until the worker arrives.
4. Children of any age are not permitted to be in the nursery after the services have been dismissed and the workers have left, unless they are supervised by a Parent/Guardian.
5. To reduce congestion in the nursery, we request that only one parent drop off and pick up each child. Please do not allow your non-nursery age children to enter the nursery doors. They will need to wait in the hallway or stay with the other parent.
6. Workers will receive the child at the receiving counter or entrance door of the nursery. Please to do not enter the nursery area.
7. Never slip away from your child. Tell him in a kind, firm voice that you are going to church and will be back soon. Leave immediately. If your child continues to be upset, we will page you or come get you.
8. Please pick up your child immediately after each service.
9. Only parents are allowed to pick up children from the nursery, unless specified on the sign in sheet. However, no one under the age of 1will be allowed to pick up any child from the nursery for any reason.
10. Please do not allow your child to bring in chewing gum, candy, or personal items into the nursery.
11. If you are not assigned to work in the nursery, please do not remain in the nursery. If the workers feel that they need help, they will page the nursery coordinator and she will assign someone to help. The only exception is for nursing mothers.

Our Procedures

1. Nurseries will be open 15 minutes prior to each service and 10 minutes following each service. Please drop off and pick up your child during these times.
2. Please label all of your child’s belongings: diaper bag, bottles, bibs, coats, car seats, pacifiers, etc.
3. Please sign-in your child at the beginning of each service, even if they are a regular member of the nursery.
4. If your child may need you during the service, please take a pager and write the number on the sign-in sheet by your child’s name. Pagers are located in the infant nursery.
5. If you will not be in the auditorium, please write down where you can be located in case of an emergency.
6. If your child is in diapers, please send extras. If they are in training, please send an extra set of undergarments.
7. Please send an extra set of clothing for each child that is in diapers or is training.
8. If your child must be fed during the service, please label all food and leave instructions for feeding.
9. If your child has any allergies, please indicate on the sign-in sheet.
10. Nursery workers are not permitted to give your child any medication. If your child will need medication during the service, you must administer it.
11. If you are nursing your child, please do so only in the designated nursing room. Please do not nurse your child in the nursery area, even if you are covered.

Our Guidelines for Sickness

For the protection of your child and other children please do not bring a child who shows sign of apparent illness.

Apparent illness includes:

1. Fever within previous 24 hours
2. Vomiting or diarrhea (for any reason) within previous 24 hours
3. Runny nose with any colored discharge
4. Sore throat
5. Persistent Cough
6. Croup
7. Any unexplained rash
8. Any skin infection- impetigo, ringworm, boils, hives, etc.
9. Thrush (in mouth or diaper area)
10. Pink eye or drainage from the eyes

Other:

1. Children who have had ANY vaccination within previous 48 hours will not be allowed in the nursery.
2. Workers will not give medication to any child in the nursery.
3. If your child becomes ill during the service you will be notified to come pick up your child.
4. If your child has any allergies or medical conditions, please write that information on their card and on the sign in sheet each week.

Nursery Classes:

Infants

This nursery is for ages birth – 12 months.

Children in this nursery will be cared for by adult ladies only.

Children are promoted out of this nursery at 12 months of age, however; if a child begins to walk or becomes active before 12 months, they may be promoted earlier. You will be notified by the nursery coordinator if your child needs to be promoted before their birthday.

Crawlers and Wobblers

This nursery is for children 12-24 months.

Children in this nursery will be cared for by adult & teenage apprentices. We feel that this is a great training tool for the youth of our church.

Snacks are provided.