If you are interested in volunteering with Redeemer Kids or are currently a volunteer, here is our child care policy. To become a volunteer or to enter a Redeemer Kids room on Sunday a completed and approved background check must be on file. Please email info@redeemersouth.org if you need an application and background check form.

but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”

Mathew 19:14 ESV

Wonderful Volunteers…..

Below are a few rules that I would like to adhere to as we begin this process of serving the kids and parents of Redeemer.

• Be in the child care area by 8:45 to set up the room and pray over the room and kids for the service. Kids can start being checked in at 9:15.

• Wash your hands before you come into the room and use hand sanitizer…we are trying to keep germs out as much as possibleJ!

• Follow check-in/check-out procedures posted on the clipboard.

• Never leave a child alone, and never be alone with a child. Please always leave the door open and the lights on.

• Use appropriate language for age level and development.

• Follow diaper changing policy posted at the diaper changing area.

• Treat all children equally with respect and empathy. Avoid prejudicial attitudes.

• Use non-punitive methods of discipline and offer guidance in a positive manner. If you do have to discipline a child…please use a time-out or withdrawal from activity. Physical restraining a child or using corporal punishment is prohibited. Follow up with the parent after the service.

• Use hand sanitizer and wear gloves before giving any snack to kids. Make sure parents have agreed to the snack on the sign-in sheet.

• Disinfect toys after each service with Lysol spray / or disinfecting spray – again let’s avoid germsJ!

• Do not accept a child into childcare if he/she exhibits any of the following illness: a fever of 100 degrees or higher, a constant cough or runny nose, diarrhea or vomiting, any contagious rash, any redness or drainage from the eyes, lice, nits, scabies, impetigo, or extreme fatigue.

• Parents of the Preschool and Elementary classes have been asked to take their child to the restroom before coming to class. If a child does need to use the restroom, take the entire class if you are the only volunteer and stand between the restrooms with the class. Close the door only enough to give the child privacy while you all wait outside…do not close the door all the way. Be sure the child washes his or her hands when finished.

• Volunteers will not give medication to children (this includes diaper rash ointment and powder).

• A First Aid Kit is available in the Nursery, while the Preschool and Elementary rooms have plenty of Band Aids and gloves. Please alert parents immediately if a child needs any type of medical attention.

• Always wear gloves in the event of an accident involving body fluids and follow proper procedure in treating child and cleaning and disinfecting effected areas.

• Appropriate physical contact might include: non-demanding, gentle touch of shoulders, hands, arms, head, and back, or sitting a child on leg (when child is preschool age or younger).

• Do a head count periodically to insure that all children are in the correct place and are safe.

• Do not let anyone other than childcare volunteers and kids into the childcare rooms.

• Always be in prayer for each and every child.

Feel free to ask me any questions or to express concerns as they arise. I really appreciate your willingness to volunteer your time to love the kids of Redeemer. Know that although this list seems lengthy, all of these “rules” come from my desire to truly keep our kids safe spiritually and physically. I pray that as we follow this journey as a church to live our lives for Jesus, we would seek to see each child come into the fullness of his or her relationship with Jesus Christ as well.

Blessings,

Kati Berreth