We love babies and toddlers and provide excellent nursery care during Worship, Sunday School, and some other church activities. Children are welcome in worship too, but if you choose to use the nursery, you can feel secure that your child is in loving hands!
Children who are 3 and fully potty trained are welcome in the children's area, 3rd floor of building B.
Sunday Nurseries
Ages Birth–3 years
8:45-12:15 p.m. - Nursery Hall
Birth-5 mos. - Room 110
6-11 mos. - Room 109
12-18 mos. - Room 111
19-29 mos. - Room 113
30 + mos. - Room 119 and 118
Indoor Playroom - Room 106 (during inclement weather)
The Nursery is located below the sanctuary in building B on the first level. At the registration desk you will need to fill out a registration card and security bracelet for each child (this only needs to be done once) along with labels for any bottles, cups or diaper bags.
Our infant and toddler nurseries are staffed with two trained, qualified childcare workers. Background checks are performed on all workers, and there is always at least one worker per room qualified in CPR, and trained in fire and bad weather procedures. We use sanitary procedures for diaper changes, and toys are washed at the end of the day. We have a security sign-out system and a security digital tracking number in the Sanctuary and Family Life Hall.
Our 2-year olds are divided into classes based on the month in which the child was born. These classes learn a Bible story each week as well as sing songs and make a craft.
Soothing Room - For Our Youngest Worshipers
We have 2 soothing rooms available during 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. worship services. One is in room 115 and the is in the narthex. Ask a nursery volunteer or usher for directions. Rooms are furnished with Brumby Rockers, toys, and swing. Changing table and supplies available. Watch Worship on TV!
General Information
SECURITY
At the Nursery Greeter Desk, you and your child will be issued a permanent ID Tag. One tag accompanies your child to the nursery and the other is for you to present to the staff when picking up your child. If you are ever needed while your child is in the nursery, you will be notified one of two ways: your child's ID number will appear on one of the monitors located in the Sanctuary (over the doors closest to the ministers) or a nursery representative will locate you through the information you provided on your child's registration card. It is important that you keep this card current, consider this your emergency information sheet.
FOOD & SNACKS
Nursery staff cannot feed children meals (church policy). Infants will be fed bottles as requested - but must be prepared by the parent. Toddlers and preschoolers will be served a snack with water. Please let us know if your child has any food allergies.
Helpful Nursery Hints & Numbers
Be consistent in your church attendance. Your child will learn that church is a fun place to be if they come weekly, and this will make the separation from parents easier.
Do not be discouraged - crying is normal. Most of the time the crying does not last long. Reassure your child that you will be back. We have found that it works best if you do not come in the room with your child.
Prepare your toddler before you come to church. Remind your child how much fun they are going to have playing with toys and their friends, and learning about Jesus. "Talk-up" the setting in a positive upbeat manner.
God cares about your child. Pray about your concerns and remember, never be afraid to ask questions and make suggestions. After all you are the parent. Please feel free to call any time with you concerns.
Director of Child Care
Beverly McCrary
(770) 429-7800, ext. 7835
Nursery Guild Ministry Team
We want you to feel comfortable with our nursery, so that you will be able to relax and participate in Worship service, Sunday School, and the many other activities that FUMC has to offer. As parents, we all have questions and concerns when it comes to the quality of care our children receive. We warmly invite you to join the Nursery Guild Ministry Team! The Nursery Guild is composed of parents of nursery-aged children who meet monthly to discuss nursery issues. Childcare is provided.
This is a great way to meet other parents in the church, as well as serving and supporting an outstanding ministry for your young ones. For more detailed information please call Beverly McCrary, Director of Child Care, at 770-429-7800, ext. 7835.
