Nursery - Birth up to 4 yrs old
Planting Sprouts of Faith
WELCOME to Asbury’s Nursery!
Your child is the most precious thing in the world and we understand that! Thank you for entrusting us to be a part of their physical, emotional and spiritual growth. We can’t wait to meet your little one and look forward to working with you to give your child the best experience while in our care.
Our Purpose
To provide a safe, clean, caring and friendly environment for infants and toddlers through music, games and activities as we share the love of Jesus.
Check in/out procedures
New - Parents/Guardians – upon arrival to the nursery, a nursery attendant will greet you and help you fill out a Child Registration Card. This card will contain your cell phone number and details that will help the nursery staff care for your child. This helps us be aware of specific information such as: allergies, level of potty training, where you will be at during their stay in the nursery and any other special restrictions. Once the card is complete, you will then fill out the Sign In sheet.
Return Visits - Parents/Guardians – upon arrival to the nursery, a nursery attendant will greet you and ask you to sign in/out your children at the nursery check in station leaving your cell phone number for contact. If a concern with your child requires your attention, a nursery attendant will send a text message to your cell phone stating: “Nursery”. If you receive this text, please come to the nursery immediately.
What can Parents/Guardians expect
Routine: A typical routine for children during their nursery visit will consist of a story being read to them from our library of Christian children’s books, hearing Christian music or watching Christian kids videos and of course they spend lots of time playing with toys and having fun with all their friends.
Diaper Bag: Please provide a bag containing the following items for your child: A small snack/drink, Diapers, change of clothes and any other comfort item your child may need. If you do forget, we have various sizes of extra diapers on hand and can be sure your child will have water to drink.
Restroom Use: A restroom is located within the nursery. If your child is in the process of potty training, let the attendants know any signals or words they may use to let us know they need to use the restroom.
Diaper Changes: A diaper changing room is within the nursery. Nursery Attendants will use the diapers/wipes you provide and upon completion of the diaper being changed, they will wash their hands and disinfect the changing area. If you forget to bring diapers/wipes we will use our extras on hand.
Separation: If your child is sad or anxious when separating from you, know that we understand what it’s like to be in your shoes and we understand what they are feeling too. Some children are more cautious of others and this new experience may take time to adapt to. You can take whatever time you need with them to assist in their transition. Once you determine it’s time for you to leave them at the nursery, a good routine is to tell them you love them and you will be back soon. The Nursery Attendants will gently reassure your child that you will be back for them and get them interested in playing with the others. As a general rule of thumb if there is no change after 15 minutes, you will be notified via text on your cell phone with the code “nursery” If you receive this text, please come back to the nursery so you can determine if your child will be fine to stay or you want to leave with them and try again next week. Through the repetition of coming to the nursery, your child will grow to understand that this is a fun and safe place where they play with friends and their loved ones always come back for them. With time, their anxiety typically melts away, they look forward to coming back and you’ll be able to enjoy your time with God in the church service!
Illness: For children in the nursery who show signs of illness such as a fever, excessive coughing or continuous runny nose, you will be contacted with the code “nursery” If you receive this text, please come to the nursery to pick up your child. If your child is ill/contagious, please keep them in your care until they are feeling better and free of fever/symptoms for at least 24 hrs.
Photo Release: We like to share the fun we have with our children by taking photos from time to time. We know the safety of your children is of the utmost importance so you determine if this is something you will or will not allow. Upon your first visit to the nursery, you will be asked to complete a photo release form stating your preferences: No Photos Allowed, Grant Internal Use or Grant Public/Website Use. If at anytime you want to change your previous preference for photographing your child please inform us right away so we can inform our staff and update your information.
About our Staff Nursery Attendants
The nursery is staffed by qualified adults who have experience working with children, completed a screening process, passed a background check and demonstrate the necessary love, patience and joy for working with children. Nursery Attendants work in teams of two and rotate every other week. Additional volunteers including qualified youth may serve as extra helpers in addition to our two adult Nursery Attendants.
Nursery Attendants will remain in the nursery at all times with your child and will not take your child out of the nursery. Nursery Attendants follow sanitation procedures during diaper changing and throughout their shift as they disinfect toys and surfaces.
More Questions?
If you have additional questions regarding our nursery, please contact the church office 563-355-5218 or send an email to:
carriem@asbury-bett.org
Your child is the most precious thing in the world and we understand that! Thank you for entrusting us to be a part of their physical, emotional and spiritual growth. We can’t wait to meet your little one and look forward to working with you to give your child the best experience while in our care.
Our Purpose
To provide a safe, clean, caring and friendly environment for infants and toddlers through music, games and activities as we share the love of Jesus.
Check in/out procedures
New - Parents/Guardians – upon arrival to the nursery, a nursery attendant will greet you and help you fill out a Child Registration Card. This card will contain your cell phone number and details that will help the nursery staff care for your child. This helps us be aware of specific information such as: allergies, level of potty training, where you will be at during their stay in the nursery and any other special restrictions. Once the card is complete, you will then fill out the Sign In sheet.
Return Visits - Parents/Guardians – upon arrival to the nursery, a nursery attendant will greet you and ask you to sign in/out your children at the nursery check in station leaving your cell phone number for contact. If a concern with your child requires your attention, a nursery attendant will send a text message to your cell phone stating: “Nursery”. If you receive this text, please come to the nursery immediately.
What can Parents/Guardians expect
Routine: A typical routine for children during their nursery visit will consist of a story being read to them from our library of Christian children’s books, hearing Christian music or watching Christian kids videos and of course they spend lots of time playing with toys and having fun with all their friends.
Diaper Bag: Please provide a bag containing the following items for your child: A small snack/drink, Diapers, change of clothes and any other comfort item your child may need. If you do forget, we have various sizes of extra diapers on hand and can be sure your child will have water to drink.
Restroom Use: A restroom is located within the nursery. If your child is in the process of potty training, let the attendants know any signals or words they may use to let us know they need to use the restroom.
Diaper Changes: A diaper changing room is within the nursery. Nursery Attendants will use the diapers/wipes you provide and upon completion of the diaper being changed, they will wash their hands and disinfect the changing area. If you forget to bring diapers/wipes we will use our extras on hand.
Separation: If your child is sad or anxious when separating from you, know that we understand what it’s like to be in your shoes and we understand what they are feeling too. Some children are more cautious of others and this new experience may take time to adapt to. You can take whatever time you need with them to assist in their transition. Once you determine it’s time for you to leave them at the nursery, a good routine is to tell them you love them and you will be back soon. The Nursery Attendants will gently reassure your child that you will be back for them and get them interested in playing with the others. As a general rule of thumb if there is no change after 15 minutes, you will be notified via text on your cell phone with the code “nursery” If you receive this text, please come back to the nursery so you can determine if your child will be fine to stay or you want to leave with them and try again next week. Through the repetition of coming to the nursery, your child will grow to understand that this is a fun and safe place where they play with friends and their loved ones always come back for them. With time, their anxiety typically melts away, they look forward to coming back and you’ll be able to enjoy your time with God in the church service!
Illness: For children in the nursery who show signs of illness such as a fever, excessive coughing or continuous runny nose, you will be contacted with the code “nursery” If you receive this text, please come to the nursery to pick up your child. If your child is ill/contagious, please keep them in your care until they are feeling better and free of fever/symptoms for at least 24 hrs.
Photo Release: We like to share the fun we have with our children by taking photos from time to time. We know the safety of your children is of the utmost importance so you determine if this is something you will or will not allow. Upon your first visit to the nursery, you will be asked to complete a photo release form stating your preferences: No Photos Allowed, Grant Internal Use or Grant Public/Website Use. If at anytime you want to change your previous preference for photographing your child please inform us right away so we can inform our staff and update your information.
About our Staff Nursery Attendants
The nursery is staffed by qualified adults who have experience working with children, completed a screening process, passed a background check and demonstrate the necessary love, patience and joy for working with children. Nursery Attendants work in teams of two and rotate every other week. Additional volunteers including qualified youth may serve as extra helpers in addition to our two adult Nursery Attendants.
Nursery Attendants will remain in the nursery at all times with your child and will not take your child out of the nursery. Nursery Attendants follow sanitation procedures during diaper changing and throughout their shift as they disinfect toys and surfaces.
More Questions?
If you have additional questions regarding our nursery, please contact the church office 563-355-5218 or send an email to:
carriem@asbury-bett.org