Reopening Children's Ministry
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FAQs
What measures are we taking to stop the spread of COVID-19?
How have we prepared?
What will childcare look like?
- We are following the Center for Disease Control's best practices for childcare programs and schools during this time.
- We are also following the CDC's guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting.
- We are following the recommendations of the Alger Park COVID Response Team. The doctors, nurses, and other qualified professionals on this team have made and continue to make wise, careful recommendations for the reopening of all areas of ministry at church.
How have we prepared?
- The childcare areas have been cleaned and disinfected from top to bottom.
- Air purifiers have been placed in some rooms.
- Toys and materials have been sorted and cleaned. Toys that cannot be easily disinfected have been put away.
- New signage has been posted to remind everyone to wear masks, wash hands, and maintain social distance.
- Volunteers are receiving specific training on wearing masks, social distancing, cleaning, disinfecting, identifying symptoms of illness, etc.
What will childcare look like?
- Children will be welcomed and loved by volunteers who will share Bible stories and activities with them.
- No food will be prepared or consumed during programming.
- Room capacity will be limited, so caregivers will need to pre-register their children.
Information for Caregivers
We are so excited to see your children and share the love of Jesus with them again! Please note the following so that everyone can stay healthy and enjoy gathering again:
- Nursery, Little Lambs, and Children in Worship will be available on Sunday mornings during the worship service provided we are within stages 1-3 on our protocol rubric, AND we have sufficient volunteer staff.
- You must pre-register each child that will be checked in. This is done when you register your group to come to church.
- You must complete a health screener for each child every time they are checked in. You can find the form here: https://algerparkchurch.breezechms.com/form/71b908
- No food or drinks will be prepared or consumed.
- Children in Little Lambs and Children in Worship are encouraged to wear masks if they are able and willing.
Information for Volunteers
- Nursery, Little Lambs, and Children in Worship will be available on Sunday mornings during the worship service provided we are in stages 1, 2, or 3 on our protocol rubric, AND we have sufficient volunteer staff.
- There will be a room capacity of 10 children in each program. Children will be pre-registered and will complete a health screener each time they are checked in.
- No food or drinks are to be prepared or consumed during programming.
- Volunteers must wear a mask. We have a limited number of N95 masks available upon request.
- Volunteers must complete a health screener before entering the room. You can find the form here: https://algerparkchurch.breezechms.com/form/7e36f3