What We Believe
RUMC Nursery
Quality Care
It is our desire to partner with parents to build a strong spiritual foundation for your child. Our goal is to provide a safe, Christ-centered environment where each child is encouraged to grow spiritually through age-appropriate activities.
On Sunday mornings, we use monthly themed activities to teach each child what he or she can learn about God's love and simple Bible truths. We teach using songs, finger plays, stories, and active play. These experiences help build a foundation for faith in the perfect Father who loves His little ones.
We seek to provide an atmosphere where children feel loved and nurtured. We are happy to give bottles, change diapers, cuddle, read to, play with, and love the children in our care.
Nursery Caregivers
Our caregivers take on these responsibilities knowing that the nursery is one of the first places God's love can be shown to your child. All classes are staffed by adults at least 18 years of age. All staff and volunteers go through a simple screening process before working in the nursery. Parents whose children attend the nursery on a regular basis are asked to volunteer as well.
Sanitary Care
The health and well-being of your child is important to us. All toys used in the nursery are carefully chosen to eliminate any chance of injury. Our nursery is cleaned several times a week, after each ministry event. Crib sheets and blankets are changed and washed after each use. Cribs, swings, changing tables, and all toys are also cleaned after each use.
Health Care Policies
Children (and staff) with the following symptoms within the last 24 hours should not be in the nursery: fever of 100 degrees or above (taken orally), vomiting, diarrhea, yellow or green nasal discharge, excessive coughing, rashes not related to diapering, heat or allergic reaction (unless a note from a physician is provided), and/or less than 24 hours on an antibiotic after an infection diagnosis. Children recovering from the chicken pox may return to the nursery provided all open sores are scabbed.
No prescription or non-prescription medications are given by the nursery staff except for diaper rash ointment. This is applied only if provided by the parents along with specific instructions for its use.
Drop-off and Pick-up
When entering the nursery, please complete the sign in/out sheet indicating where you will be and any special instructions. You will be given a numbered vibrating pager corresponding to your child. This pager acts as your claim check for your child. No one will be allowed to pick-up your child without this pager. We will use this pager to notify you during services if needed.
Please tell your child good-bye when leaving him or her and exit the nursery. It is common for children of these ages to experience separation anxiety and cry when you leave. Normally, the child will calm down in a few minutes. If your child continues to be upset for more than 10 minutes (or sooner by parent request), we will page you. It is important that you have the pager next to your body and not in a bag.
When you arrive to get your child, simply sign out and return the pager. We will bring your child and any personal belongings to you.
Nursery Facilities
Infants to 2 years of age.
What should you bring?
2-3 disposable diapers or pull-ups (unless potty-trained)
Change of clothing
Bottle or juice cup
Pacifier, if needed
Security blanket or stuffed animals that comfort your child (all other toys should be left at home)
Snack and 100% juice is provided for children over 1 year of age. Please make sure we are aware of any food allergies.