Check-In/Out Process

• All children are checked into Pella Kids, they will receive a name tag with a unique security code. You will also receive a claim tag with a matching code. When picking up your child, you must present the claim tag to the classroom leaders to match the codes on the tag. Only family members 18 years and older with a tag can pick up kids from their rooms. If a sticker is lost, it can be reprinted at the check-in kiosks.

Restroom Policies

Nursery and Walkers

• Diapering and Toilet Training
• Only female nursery workers or the child’s parent/legal guardian will undertake diapering and toilet training of children of either sex.
• Children will never be left unattended on changing tables or in bathrooms.
• Children should be changed on changing stations only and re-clothed immediately after.
• When children are taken into bathrooms, the door will be left partially open.
• Verbal assistance will be provided where possible, with physical assistance requiring the presence of both a team lead and a volunteer.
• “Accidents” will be handled with reassurance, and parents will be contacted if needed.

School-Aged Children

• School-age children may be accompanied to the restroom for supervision and assistance.
• Assistance will be provided minimally, based on the child’s capabilities.
• Team leads and volunteers should never take a lone child to the restroom. If needed, another worker should accompany them.
• Assistance with garments should be done in the presence of another staff member or volunteer.

Classroom Ratios

We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for your children. Our classroom ratios ensure that each child receives the attention they need:

• Infants: 2:6
• 2/3: 2:10
• PreK-1st: 2:10
• 2nd-4th: 2:15

Volunteers

• All Pella Kids volunteers undergo an extensive process including an application, reference checks, background screening, interview, and training.

Interior/Exterior Security

• There is at least one security guard posted at our entrance/exit of Pella Kids during the duration of all our Sunday services.

To protect the children and volunteers in our ministry, we request that parents do not bring children into the classroom if they are exhibiting any of the following symptoms, as we simply are not properly equipped to care for sick children:

• Fever – Child must be 24 hours fever-free
• Runny Nose – a runny nose due to a non-contagious allergy is not included
• Persistent Cough
• Questionable Rashes
• Vomiting or Diarrhea within the last 24 hours
• Impetigo
• Measles, Mumps
• Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
• Head Lice
• Any symptoms of common childhood diseases, such as chicken pox, strep throat, foot & mouth, etc.

If your child is experiencing any non-contagious symptoms from anything, please communicate that with the volunteers in the classroom to prevent any confusion.

Our Families Director creates lists of books that we feel equips, assists, and comes along side you and your family as you all grow to be more Christlike. To see what the most recent list of recommendations are, please click the link below!

Every month we produce a newsletter with everything Pella Kids related. If you have checked into Pella Kids before, you should already be receiving these. If you haven’t been getting of our Newsletters, first off, bummer! Secondly, please contact us so we can make sure we have the correct contact information for you and your family.