Calvary Kids' mission is to present the gospel in an age-appropriate manner and share Jesus’ unconditional love with each and every child. We strive to create a safe and loving environment where they can grow in relationship with God and others. Our desire is that they learn the importance of growing in faith and giving their life to Christ. We create space for kids at Calvary to know they’re loved and cared for, and for them to see their identity in Christ. Ultimately, we want kids at Calvary to foster their own desire to live with Jesus on a daily basis. 

Children’s Team Member Approval and Identification

· Team members over age 18 must complete the online background check on the info hub

· Team members must be at least 16 years old to serve in the Cuddlers room

· Team members must be at least 14 to serve in the Wobblers room

· Team members must be at least middle school age to serve in the Toddlers room

· Team members must wear a volunteer identification lanyard

General Expectations

· Volunteers should 15 minutes before service start time (20 minutes early if you are on the check-in team).

· If you are sick and can’t come to serve, please call Luke Morris at 219-743-3662 as soon as possible.

· Volunteers should accept/decline serving requests promptly through Planning Center

Child Name Tags

· First time families should stop at the Children’s Check-in and fill out information cards for their kids. The info card will be delivered with a new child – please be sure to read it.

· If a child comes without a sticker, have a helper take them back up to check-in to get checked in.

· Parents must have a tag to pick up their child – it is important that you only return the child to the parent with the security sticker. Even if you know the parent, DO NOT make exceptions.

· If a parent has lost their sticker have them go to children’s check in for a pick up pass.

Child Protection Policies

· Physical contact with children should be limited to handshakes, ‘high fives,’ or brief hugs

· At least two workers should present whenever possible; no child should be alone with a worker.

· Blinds and small windows should be kept open at all times.

· Workers should not have children sit on their lap while the room is darkened or when other workers are not present.

· Avoid going into the restroom to help a child. If absolutely necessary, leave the door cracked for your safety and for theirs.

· In the 1^st-4^th grade class, check on kids who have been gone for more than 3 minutes.

· Avoid having multiple kids in the bathroom at the same time

· There is to be no physical/corporal punishment of any kind for any reason

· If a child is acting out with aggressive behavior, call a team leader to get the parents.

Wellness Policy

· A child with any of the following symptoms will not be allowed to participate with the other children. If a child should develop any of these symptoms while in a program, the parent/guardian shall be notified and the child will be picked up in a timely manner.

·  Fever over 98.6 oral (Fever is associated with illness and is not associated with teething)

·  Vomiting in the last 24 hours

·  Diarrhea in the last 24 hours

·  Skin rashes or eruptions of unknown origin, including but not limited to: impetigo, measles, chickenpox, etc.

·  Persistent coughing associated with respiratory infection including cold, bronchitis, and so forth

·  Runny nose with a yellow- or green-colored discharge, or congestion associated with a cough or fever

·  Conjunctivitis (pink eye) that may also have a colored discharge or drainage.

· Parasites, any form of lice, mites, or ringworm. These aren’t common, but when present are very contagious.

Medical Injuries

· If a child has a minor injury, talk with parents at pick up and explain what happened

· If a child needs more attention, let a team leader know and the parent will be called using the security number.

· Serious injuries involving broken bones, convulsion, fainting, unconsciousness or other serious bodily injury should be handled as follows:

· Keep calm and keep children and the injured person as calm as possible. Speak calmly to assure the child.

·  Do not move the injured child and do not leave them alone

· Have a teacher/helper call Luke Morris on his cell phone or find a team leader

· If needed, the team leader will contact 911 or you can call 911 if there isn’t time to wait for the team leader

· The team leader will find the parents in the building using their security number.

· The team leader will accompany the parents to the hospital if needed/requested

· All team members involved in the emergency should immediately write out a report what happened. This can be written in an email or hard copy and submitted to Drew Phillips.

Mandatory Reporting

·      Indiana state law requires that EVERYONE is mandated to report all cases of child abuse and neglect. If you SUSPECT a student is being abused or neglected in any way, please communicate this to a staff person immediately.

·      Following that conversation we will call CPS together.