The GrowZone Nursery
Our Nursery Staff
Our nursery is a "co-op". This means that each family that uses the nursery serves as a Nursery Assistant for one service every 4-8 weeks. "Co-op Cards" are available on the nursery bulletin board. Completing a card and returning to a nursery worker will help the Nursery Administrator schedule you according to your preferences whenever possible.
Each nursery room has a Nursery Leader and one or more Nursery Assistants. Leaders are trained adult volunteers who are familiar with the policies and curriculum in the nursery rooms. Nursery Assistants are made up of volunteers and the parents of nursery children and serve once every 4-8 weeks. Youth often help in our Nursery rooms and have also completed training.
We always welcome anyone who wishes to serve in the nursery. Those who wish to volunteer as adult leaders, adult or youth nursery assistants, or as a substitute may contact the Nursery Coordinator, Linda Chapman, at 739-4535, ext. 62.
Our Nursery Rooms
"The Sunny Patch" Infant Room
Room 102 is a dual purpose room separated in half for both infants and beginner walkers. All babies are cared for by 1-2 adults and often one trained youth. "Little Blessings" Curriculum is used to introduce babies to God's Love and His creations on Sunday mornings. Swings, cribs, exersaucers and bouncy seats are used in this room. a bottle warmer for all types of bottles is available for use by nursery workers. Snacks are given when allowed by parents. Juice cups and bottles are permitted fro home. Nursing mothers are welcome to nurse their child in this room. When your child is walking, well, you may move him/her up to the "walkers" side of the room.
"Ladybug Land" Walkers Room
The second half of Room 102 is for children walking through age 23 months. The children in this room are cared for by 1-2 adults and often one trained youth. "Little Blessings" curriculum is used to teach babies about God's Love and his creations on Sunday mornings. Snacks are given when allowed by parents. Juice cups and bottles are permitted fro home. Nursing mothers are welcome to nurse their child in this room. Your child will remain in this room until their 2nd birthday.
"Lily Pad Pond" Toddler 2's Room
Located in Room 115, this class is for 24-35 month olds. "Little Kids Time" Activity Center Curriculum is used on Sunday mornings. A changing table, as well as a bathroom, are available for use. Children who are potty trained and are in underwear should wear plastic covers. You will be notified when it is your child's turn to graduate to the Toddler 3's Room.
"Friendship Garden" Toddler 3's Room
Room 104 is for children who have had their 3rd birthday. The children in this room are cared for by 1-2 adults and often one trained youth. Snacks are provided in this room unless otherwise specified. Toddlers who are potty trained have access to a bathroom. Those in diapers will be changed in the Walker/Infant nursery, if needed. "Growing in God's Love", a center-based curriculum, is used on Sunday mornings. Your child will stay in this room until his/her 4th birthday. They may then move into Jr. KidZworship and/or SundayZcool.
Great Beginnings Ministry
Our Great Beginnings Ministry supports young children and their families. Are you expecting or adopting, celebrating the birth of a child, or celebrating a baptism? Or, would you like to be a part of the team who supports those folks who are? Then the Great Beginnings Ministry Team is for you! You can find brochures/sign-up forms in the Welcome Center. Questions, contact Linda Chapman, Nursery Coordinator.
Health & Safety Policies
Identification
An ID tag is used on all children in the nursery. A nursery staff member will place one part on the back of your child's clothing while the other part is kept by the parent or guardian. When the child is picked up, the tags will be matched to insure that the child is picked up by the appropriate person.
Health
In order to insure the safety and health of other babies and workers, please do not bring your child to the nursery if any of the following symptoms have occurred in the past 24 hours: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Fever, and/or Rash.
The staff strives to make the nursery as healthy and safe as possible. This is done through practices such as using rubber gloves for diaper changes, regular washing of toys and surfaces and periodic CPR classes.
Incident Reports
The nursery staff will complete an incident report if your child has been hurt, or has an accident that the parent will want to know about. The parent will be informed and asked to sign the incident report. The Nursery Administrator will follow up on all reports during the following week.
Click here for more information on Woodlake UMC's general code of conduct and child protection policies and procedures.