Family Involvement is a key ingredient when creating a loving, safe and nurturing environment for children at church. When the parent/guardian is involved in a young child’s church experience, the child feels more secure about being at church because they completely trust and sense their families’ love and approval of God’s Special house. Without every parents’/guardian’s assistance, it is next to impossible to provide effective Christ-Centered Ministry in a peaceful, caring atmosphere where young children will be able to confidently flourish and grow in the Lord.
Our Adventure Bay Preschool Ministry Team count it a privilege to partner with you, as we strive to eternally impact young lives for Christ. As we team together, the little children will experience God’s incredible love for them like never before. Please understand that other than your influence at home, one of the main ways small children learn about God’s amazing love for them is through the loving care they receive from their parents and other nurturing adults at church.
Complete the form to get involved in your child’s church experience today. As your child grows older, you will never regret investing the time requires to effectively lead them into a strong, solid relationship with Jesus Christ. Your combined efforts at home and church will strengthen your child’s spiritual foundation in a powerful way. Be assured that your family’s future blessings will far outweigh any sacrifice you currently make.
This information will make your first visit to our ministry enjoyable. If you have any additional questions, please contact Barb Capriglione at 616-866-3377 (church office) or by
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Below are the take home challenges that we are currently handing out to reinforce the lessons in Adventure Bay.
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Health Policy
In order to ensure a healthy and safe environment for all children in the children’s ministry, we follow the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Please do not bring children that exhibit any of the following symptoms, This ensures the whole bunch stays healthy.
Fever (in the last 48 hours)
Diarrhea and/or vomiting (in the last 48 hours)
Pink eye or other eye infections (red, crusty, or watery discharge)
Sore throat
Sneezing or cough, if persistent and/or productive
Colored nasal discharge: white viral infection; yellow or green bacterial infection
Jaundice (yellowing of the eyes or skin)
Any skin infections; sores and or crusts on the scalp, face or body particularly if red, swollen, draining, or spreading
Skin eruptions or rash (other than diaper rash)
Lice
Swelling and tenderness of glands, particularly around face and neck
Any communicable diseases
Note: We are not allowed to administer any medicine or to mix formula for infants.
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When a child bites we will follow this procedure:
If the bite does not draw blood and is not on the face:
Babies:
The biter is immediately placed in a crib
Wash off the bite and comfort the bitten child
There is no need to call the parent unless the child can’t be calmed
Toddler:
The biter is immediately directed to a chair, away from kids
He/She is then lovingly reminded that this is not appropriate
Wash off the bite and comfort the bitten child
When the parents come to pick up their children, both will be told of the incident. If the bite is severe, both parents will be called immediately and an incident form will be filled out.
If the bite draws blood, leaves a mark, is on the face, or occurs a second time (regardless if the same day or not):
Give first aid and comfort for the bitten child, while another volunteer isolates the biter.
Call both parents out of the service immediately
If they are not already aware of the biting policy, explain it and give them a written copy.
Parents of the biter are expected to discipline the child for biting.
If the child bites more than once, we will work with the parents in this manner:
Discuss the problem with the Nursery/Preschool Coordinator to discover why the child is biting.
The parent is to be in the class for 2 or 3 sessions to determine what may be inciting the behavior.
Should an attempt at biting be made, the parent will be expected to discipline their child immediately.
If biting continues:
We will ask that the child be withheld from the class for a period of time; this duration of time will be determined by the nursery/ Preschool Coordinator after conferring with the Children’s Pastor.
When the child is allowed to return to the class, the parent will be asked to stay with the child in the class for a few sessions, to ensure that the biting will not begin again.
The correction policy of this ministry is to administer a loving but firm reminder of inappropriate behavior and provide a safe and secure environment for all kids in attendance.
