Nursery

We know the children are our future, and our goal is to love and train them in the deep biblical truth that "the only thing that counts is faith expressing itself in love." (Galatians 5:6) But they first need to know the power of the gospel in their own lives. So we put together plans and activities to give them opportunities to encounter Christ and to make his presence real in their own lives.

The New Hope Nursery has two rooms to serve babies and toddlers up to the age of three:

• Infants (newborns and crawlers) - This room accommodates nursing moms too.



• Toddlers - This room is designated for walkers or those moving at such a pace to be unsafe for newborns.

The nursery committee consists of Chris Stiling, Aubrey Wendelboe, and Melanie Ciesielski. If you have any suggestions or questions, please email Chris.

For a complete brochure on the nursery (PDF) , please click here.

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About the Volunteers
Illness Guidelines
Security
Drop Off

About the Volunteers

A Nursery Coordinator oversees both nurseries during the Sunday school and the Worship service. In addition, volunteers from the congregation (a combination of adults and youth) help. Every effort is made to keep the ratio of one adult to every six children, and one adult to every four infants.

All coordinators have current CPR/First Aid Training. What's more, all nursery workers are required to attend a New Hope training session on Policies and Procedures and must supply information to complete a DSS background check before working in the nursery. We want to make sure your child is safe and secure!

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Illness Guidelines

To keep every child well whenever possible, we ask all parents to keep their children out of the nursery if any of the following conditions exist:

• Fever above 100 degrees (in the past 24 hours)
• Vomiting/Diarrhea (in the past 24 hours)
• Discharge in or around the eyes
• Excessive drainage or coughing
• Questionable rash
• Any communicable disease

If your child is being treated with an antibiotic, s/he should wait at least 24 hours before coming into the nursery. Thanks for helping us keep everyone as healthy as possible.

If your child becomes ill while in the nursery, we will notify you immediately.

All coordinators have current CPR/First Aid Training. What's more, all nursery workers are required to attend a New Hope training session on Policies and Procedures and must supply information to complete a DSS background check before working in the nursery. We want to make sure your child is safe and secure!

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Security

We have a two-part security label system to make sure your child is as protected as humanly possible. Here's how it works:

• Each parent fills out information for the nursery registration.
• A security tag with your child's name and a number will be attached to his/her back.
• Each parent will take the second section of the security tag (lanyard) with the corresponding number. This needs to be returned to the nursery when you pick up your child.

NOTE: Your child can ONLY be released to an adult with the corresponding security number. The tags are to be used during all church functions.

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Drop Off

To help the children have an easier separation experience, we ask that instead of walking your newborn/toddler into the nursery room, please leave your child with a nursery worker at the door. We have found that this minimizes tears from your child, and reduces confusion in the room. Please be sure you leave clearly labeled diaper bag, juice/snacks, special instructions, and a security bracelet with a nursery worker!

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