Nursery Information and Parent Guide

Welcome to the nursery at First Baptist Church of Manchester. We want to give  you some information that will help you understand our procedures and policies  to help you feel more at home here.

Ages
Baby Room is appropriate for newborns until walking stage.
Walker Room is appropriatefor walkers through age 2.5 years.
Toddler Room is appropriate for ages 2.5 years through 4th birthday.

Sign In - Sign Out
Parent should fill out sign in sheet completely.  Be sure to include parent    location during Sunday School and Worship Service, as well as any special    instructions regarding naps, snacks, or allergies.  A tag will be clipped    on child's clothing, and a corresponding bracelet will be given to parent.    Label diaper bag, bottle/cup, food, etc. with child's name using masking    tape provided for this purpose. When it is time to go home, only parent with    matching bracelet tag may pick child up. No older siblings will be allowed    to pick child up.

What to Bring

• Diaper, wipes
• Plastic bottle or cup with child's name on it 
  
• Pacifier (if needed) also labeled with child's name
• Change of clothing 
  
• Favorite blanket
• Snacks if needed, along with necessary utensils 
  
• Please do not bring medicine of any kind

Emergency
There are two evacuation cribs in the baby room used to wheel all babies outside.    Gather at the field end of the parking lot. Parents should retrieve their    children after arriving outside. Please do not go to the Nursery before exiting    the church. Nursery workers will need to take sign-in sheets when evacuating,    checking to make sure all children are safely out of the building.

Volunteers
Volunteers should be at least age 12 and in the seventh grade. (See Child  Protection Policy for further information)

Helpful Hints for Nursery Volunteers 

• Arrive 15 minutes before scheduled time. This will help ensure a smooth    transition between parent and nursery staff, as well as between the different nursery staff shifts.
 
• Only scheduled workers and nursery age children may go beyond the Welcome Center
 
• Be sure to look over the All About Me sheets posted on the bulletin board.  You will be familiar with the children in your care, and will also know who needs to update or fill out a new All About Me sheet.
 
• When changing a diaper, cover changing pad with disposable paper provided. Wear disposable gloves. After diaper is changed, dispose of paper covering, wash changing pad with bleach solution, and wash your hands.
 
• Children should be given only nursery approved snacks, unless a specific snack is provided by the parent.

Ideas for the Nursery
If you have any suggestions for the Nursery Committee, please contact us.     We welcome any suggestions that may make the Nursery a safer, more comfortable    place for our children.

2005-2006 Committee Members:
  Jessica Mamaclay
  Ginger MacHattie
  Cynthia Atherton
  Misti Parsons