Nursery Philosophy and Ministry of the Nursery
A full time nursery, staffed by trained and dedicated nursery workers, is offered during every church function to allow parents to enter into worship, Sunday School, and other activities themselves. All paid nursery workers are screened through the Alabama Department of Human Resources to comply with Trinity Presbyterian Church Sexual Abuse Prevention Policy. A criminal background check, provided by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation, is also conducted on each paid nursery worker.

The nurseries are to be adequately staffed in order to provide for the safety and well being of the children. Workers are provided with a copy of Nursery Worker Guidelines and are expected to be familiar with these guidelines and to follow them carefully. American Red Cross CPR training is provided annually for the nursery workers.

The Nursery Supervisor, who is a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, assures the nursery is fully and competently staffed for all church functions. She also teaches a Bible story to the nursery aged children on a weekly basis.

Nursery Worker Guidelines
1. At each nursery door, a parent is handing us the most precious possession they have -their child. As well as providing that child with security, we must also provide the PARENTS with the security of knowing that their child is well cared for in our nursery. That is why we must be the best! Your influence in the nursery is very important. A great deal of Christian love can be relayed through the care and attention you give to our young children.
2. Please ensure child is signed in properly upon arrival and make sure parents have provided all necessary information. Make sure child's name is on diaper bag. Only the child's personal pacifier or bottle should be used for him/her.
3. Check children frequently for wet or soiled diapers. No child should leave the nursery with a dirty diaper! Use child's own diapers if provided in diaper bag.
4. Use disposable paper under each child when changing diapers. Dispose of paper after each changing.
5. Please wash hands after each diaper change!!
6. Please do not allow a child to cry for a long period of time. If all else fails - contact Nursery Director so the child's parent can be located.
7. Check instructions on sign-in sheet before feeding any child.
8. Children are not allowed to have snacks anytime they ask. Have a specified time for snacks and have children sit down to eat. When finished, clean up and then back to play! (Some parents bring their child's own cup. Check diaper bag and place cup outside of bag so it is easy to remember when needed. Wash it out before returning to diaper bag.)
9. Please play with children. Be enthusiastic! Sing, dance, or whatever it takes to make the children love you and the nursery. Children will respond if you expect them to!
10. If an accident should occur, (no matter how small) report it to the Nursery Director so that we will be able to tell the parent. It is always best if they know before they leave the church.
11. Any sick child should be reported to parents. If the child is very sick or appears contagious, take the child out of the nursery and away from other children.
12. If during Sunday School the child appears to be contagious in any way, please go get the parents in their Sunday School Class.
Please inform the Nursery Director if a sick child is regularly brought to the nursery.
13. Please inform the Nursery Director of any problems in the nursery, for you, the child, or the parents. We welcome any suggestions and always want to be aware of the situation in the nursery.
14. Smocks are provided to protect your clothes. Please make sure to wear your smock and keep it laundered and clean.
15. DO NOT ADMINISTER ANY MEDICATION TO CHILDREN! If a child is taking medication for anything, instruct the parents that they should return to the nursery to take care of the child's needs.
16. NEVER leave a room unattended when children are present. If you must leave the room, make sure there is someone to cover for you. Two adults should be in the room at all times.
17. Before returning diaper bag to parent, check and make sure all items are in bag.
18. Please put dirty diapers in the Diaper Geni.
19. Each child's crib sheets will be removed upon his/her leaving the nursery.
20. Please leave room clean and neat. Throw away extra papers, crafts, etc., put food in containers and put books and toys back on shelves. At the end of each day, disinfect toys by spraying them with disinfectant spray located in the nursery.
21. Please do not bring headphones, study materials, magazines or newspapers to the nursery for use when children are present.