Saint Theodore's Nursery

The nursery at Saint Theodore's Episcopal Church is committed to providing a safe and loving environment for our youngest parishioners. During Sunday morning church school and during the 10:30 a.m. worship service, we provide care for infants and children under four years of age.

As needed, we also provide nursery care during programs and classes on other days. Our goal is to give our infants and young children a safe, positive, and fun first church experience while allowing their parents to participate in the church programs they desire.

NURSERY STAFF AND POLICY

Our nursery staff currently is composed of one paid nursery worker. Father Ken Parks must approve all paid staff and volunteer nursery workers before providing care in the nursery. All parents of nursery-aged children are welcome to occasionally assist in the nursery when needed.

The nursery at Saint Theodore's is designed for infants and children under four years of age.

Because of safety issues, children four years old and older may not be cared for in the nursery.

SIGN-IN PROCEDURES AND INFORMATION CARD

Upon your first visit to the nursery, please request and complete information card, which may be obtained from the nursery staff. The information card should have all persons listed who may attend to your child's needs or drop-off /pick-up your child. Please remember to keep your child's information card up-to-date as he or she grows or circumstances change.

A parent or guardian must sign their child into the nursery on each visit. The parent or guardian is responsible for placing a name tag on the back of each child.

Infants do not require a name tag. You also will be given a numbered pager that will alert you if the nursery staff needs your immediate attention.

SIGN-OUT PROCEDURES

Your child can only be picked up by authorized persons indicated on the infant's or child's information card. NO sibling or other child will be allowed to sign-out an infant or child from the nursery.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS

•  Please include all necessities for your infant or child during his or her stay.
(i.e., bottles or “sippy” cups, pacifiers, diapers, wet-wipes, blankets, and clothes)

•  Please label all of your infant's and child's belongings.
(i.e., bottles or “sippy” cups, diaper bags, blankets and clothes)

•  If possible, please leave all toys at home.

ILLNESS

Although we love seeing your infant and children in the nursery, we want to be very careful in exposing other children to sick children. Consequently, sick children will not be allowed in the nursery. For purposes of this policy, “sick” means that the child exhibits any of the following symptoms: fever, excessive coughing, diarrhea, vomiting, or yellow/ green mucous.

ALLERGY POLICY

The only food products allowed in the nursery are formula, milk, juices, and snacks.

Animal crackers or a similar snack will be available from the nursery staff. All snacks provided by the nursery staff are intended to be peanut-free but may contain other food products, such as milk or eggs.

Parents must notify the nursery staff of any allergies and keep your information cards updated regarding any allergy information.

NURSERY CLEANLINESS

•  Caregivers must wash their hands upon arrival to the rooms

•  All toys, crib rails, tables, etc. are sanitized after daily use

•  Crib sheets and blankets changed for each baby

•  Carpets and floors vacuumed after daily use