Emergency
What should you do in the case of a true emergency in Kid's ministry?
Call 911
Who is allowed to pick up and drop off a child? (two part answer)
1. Legal Adults
2. The person who has the tag
How old are the kids in the nursery? AND WHEN do they move up?
birth through age 2.
They move up when they are 2.
What is our diaper changing policy?
Whenever possible, parents are encouraged to change diapers. There are certain instances, for example, a parent is on a Serve Team, where diaper changing can be done by the lead teacher in the nursery/toddler space. As a normal practice, as part of our check-in procedures, we will make sure that we have an updated phone number to contact parents if a diaper change becomes necessary.
If you have a child that is having behavior issues. What can you do? (How old is your scenario child)
Depending on age and issue:
Redirect
Ignore the bad behavior and compliment the good behavior of another child to reinforce good behavior.
Where would you find a body fluid kit if you had to clean body fluids? Aka puke kit? Blood kit? Pee kit?
In the cleaning supply closet in the hallway.
What is one of the most important check out policies when a child is leaving? After you have already checked the parent's tag.
Take the name tag off of the child.
How old are kids in two year old room? When do they move up?
Kids are age two through age 3. They move up when they turn 3, not before.
True or False?
If a potty training child poops, are allowed to wipe thier bottom?
FALSE
How do you know if a child has an allergy?
It is on their tag.
If there was an injury in your room. What is the paperwork protocol? Where can you find these documents?
You must fill out an owie report or an incident report depending on the type of injury or incident.
At what point should a child be allowed to enter their room? Are there any exceptions?
After they have been checked in and have a tag.
Exceptions can be made for families who have children with special needs or infants and the nursery.
how old are kids in the 3 year old room? When do they move up?
age 3-4
They move up in August if they have turned 4 or will turn 4 by September 30th. Coinciding with our local school system.
There will be zero tolerance for behavior that is deemed out of control by the teacher or leader. 1. Behavior deemed out of control or violent will result in immediate removal of the child from the ministry activity and personal family contact by the Ministry Staff. 2. If the offense is an illegal activity, the police will be contacted. 3. The child may be suspended from ministry activities for an amount of time determined by The Way staff. 4. The child and family will be treated with respect and love, and the child will be welcomed back to ministry activities after the suspension period provided he/she is ready to respect the rules of the ministry. All efforts will be made to assist parents in keeping their child in ministry activities. Our top priorities exist to keep all children safe and maintain an environment consistent for teaching all children.
True or False. If you have a question, concern, or issue with something in your classroom you should go directly to Pastor Tim.
FALSE! you should first go to your room lead first.
Next would be the Children's Pastor.
Third would be Brady.
Last, very, very, very last would be Pastor Tim.
Pretty much never.
If there was a FIRE and you were in the room you serve in the most often, which stairwell would you leave from? AND are there any specific things you should do?
One leader should lead the front, the second leader should count kids as they leave. The last leader should confirm there are no other children in the room and re-count once outside to confirm numbers.
Big Kids will leave down the front stairwell.
Teen leaders will assist the nursery and two's.
Two's and nursery will leave from the front.
Kinder and 3's will leave from the back stairwell, with teen leaders assisting where necessary.
If a parent loses a tag and cannot pick up their child, what should you tell them?
Not a problem. You can go print another one. Just hit reprint label, it will give you another name tag with the matching number.
What ages are in Big Kids? When do they Move Up? What age and what month?
It isn't by age. It is by grade. 1st grade through 6th grade.
Move up Sunday is in August for kids who are moving into 7th grade.
If a behavioral crisis happens, what are the 3 things you should do?
1. Call for help
2. Clear the area of children
3. Fill out an incident report
True or False.
It is okay to be in the room alone with a child as long as the parent said it is okay during church functions.
FALSE.
If this is a ministry event, the two person rule should always be followed. You should never be alone in a room with a child.
There should always be 2 people in the room at all times. At least one background checked adult with a minor. Or two background checked adults.
HOW would you call the Safety Team if you had an emergency OR needed to contact a parent? Tell us step by step.
You would use the walkie talkie.
1. turn on by turning the button on the top
2. Make sure it is on channel 14 by pushing the +or- sign to confirm channel on the side
3. You would push the button on the side to speak
Bonus if you know what channel kid's ministry is on.
What should you do if someone tries to pick up a child who is not able. For instance a minor, or someone that does not have a tag?
Let them know that due to policy/insurance that they cannot pick up the child.
1. They will need to get an adult.
2. They will need to print a tag or find the parent that has the tag
3. If neither of those is an option. Contact the Children's Pastor or a Pastor
What is the special needs policy regarding age in a classroom?
A child shall not exceed the age range of the room more than two years, in order to avoid injury to smaller/younger children. If the child is mentally not at their chronological age they may stay with the younger group for no more than 2 years.
WHERE can you find the Safe Church Policies and Guidelines?
In a notebook in each classroom.
TRUE OR FALSE.
There are cameras in every area of Kid's ministry and these can be accessed at any time. They are to keep us accountable and kids safe.
True. True. True.