General Policies:

* Facilities will be open 15 minutes prior to church activities and services.

* Parent must sign in child at welcome desk before taking them to their class.

* Child will be released only to the parent or guardian in possession of security tag

* Parents are expected to pick up their child promptly after the service or activity ends

* Childcare is provided for church functions only and parents are expected to be on campus at all times in case of emergency.

* When church functions occur off campus in which childcare has been approved, parents must leave their cell phone# and the location of the event with workers.

* To avoid congestion, only one parent needed for pickup or drop-off.

* Please knock on door and wait for teacher to open door. Do not attempt to retrieve your child on your own as this will cause unnecessary security problems.

* Only preschoolers and approved teaching personnel are allowed in the classrooms.

* To check on the welfare of your child, please inquire at the welcome desk.

* No children are allowed to be left unattended in the preschool area at any time.

Security Procedures

Our Preschool wing is locked at all times for security reasons, and anyone desiring to enter must ring the bell to be let in. Pagers are given out to the parents when children are dropped off so that we can contact the parents in the event of an emergency or sickness. Parents can feel that their child is safe and secure while in the care of our Preschool Department at FBC.  

Security check-in:  There is a security protocol in place at the preschool and it is the parents’ responsibility to adhere to the rules and thereby assist FBC staff in maintaining a safe and effective security environment. Upon arriving at the welcome desk, the parent will receive two security tags, one with the child’s name and one with a security number. The tag with the child’s name is attached to the child and the parent keeps the tag with the security number on it. This security tag will be required to be in the parent’s possession to pick up the child. Please, no exceptions. If the other parent needs to pick up, please make sure he/she has the security tag or they will be asked to get it. We understand that most parents are there every week and we know most of them by sight but this is important for the integrity of our security procedures. If a security tag is lost, then notify the Preschool Ministry Director who has the sole authority to release the child. 

We also have a pager system which is not required but is a convenience for parents. Parents may take a pager while their child is in the nursery and we will contact you if any need arises. Please return the pager when you pick up your child.

Health Policies

* Please do not bring your child if he/she is ill

* A child should not be brought to the nursery if any of the following conditions exist:

   1) 100 degree or higher temp in the last 24 hrs

   2) vomiting or diarrhea

   3) any symptoms of childhood diseases such as scarlet fever, measles, mumps, chicken pox, or whooping cough.

   4) sore throat

   5) croup

   6) any unexplained rash

   7) any skin infection such as boils, impetigo, ringworm, staph, or MRSA

   8) pinkeye or other eye infection

   9) head lice

* Any child who appears ill while in the care of the preschool will be isolated with supervision and the parent notified to pick them up.

* If you feel your child has contracted a contagious disease while in the care of the preschool, please contact us as soon as possible. 

* Preschool workers are not authorized to administer any medication  

* Please notify us upon check-in if your child has a food allergy so the appropriate wristband can be used on his/her wrist. In addition, please notify the teacher of what the child cannot eat. In this case, it is best to provide your own snacks for your child.

Hygiene Policies

* Disposable gloves will be used during diaper changing.

* Disinfecting wipes will be used for spills, cleaning the diaper changing area, and wiping down toys and cups

* Disposable gloves will be used whenever performing first-aid procedures.

Promotion

* Promotion is once a year for 2’s, 3’s and 4’s and occurs before the start of the regular school year.

* Bed babies, creepers, and toddlers are promoted more often according to developmental needs and progress.

Contact:

If you have any questions regarding the preschool procedures, please contact the Preschool Ministry Director:

               Joni Fogle

               jonifogle@fbcmagnolia.org