Nursery & Toddlers

We have a staff of loving capable volunteers to provide childcare for infants and toddlers during each Sunday morning service.  Childcare is also provided for a number of our our mid-week Adult Ministry activities.

 

Please label any item you bring to your child's room.  This will expedite your check-in process allowing our volunteers a better opportunity to welcome your child.

 

If your child requires a diaper bag, please include the following items: 

* Supply of disposable diapers 

* Prepared bottles  

* Change of clothes 

 

 

 

Feel free to contact our Child Care Coordinator: 

 

Meredith Nash ~ 357-1955

 

 

 

 

 

Have questions regarding our Sunday morning nursery program?

Contact: 

 

Juli Buzby ~ 373-1134

 

 

 

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We are committed to creating and maintaining a safe place for children to grow in Jesus Christ and to understand and experience His love.

 

Children will learn how much God loves them through the teaching of Bible stories and development of safe, nurturing relationships by our regular, committed volunteers.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How sick is too sick?  For the protection of all children, we cannot accept a child with the following symptoms:  green runny nose, fever, rash, persistent cough, diarrhea, vomiting or other signs of illness.  We thank you in advance for not bringing your sick child into our nursery or preschool classrooms.

• What do I do if my child has allergies?  We ask that you notify your child's childcare worker upon each visit.  Volunteers will make note of your child's allergy and put a special "Allergy" tag on your child if it is a food allergy.  In this case, please talk with the volunteer about the snacks provided and determine if you need to bring a special snack for your child.  The children's ministry department at Wasilla Bible Church is a "No Nut Zone" where peanuts and peanut butter will never be offered to any child.

• My child often cries when I drop him/her off.  What should I do?  Children cry to communicate with us.  Most often at church, they are telling us that this routine is unfamiliar to them and they feel uncomfortable.  To help your child feel more comfortable, the best practice is to develop a regular, consistent, predictable routine.  Attend church and leave your child in the nursery or preschool class on a regular basis.  Each time, assure your child that you love them and will come back to get them soon, as you hand them to a volunteer.  Then, leave the room!  If you feel you need to come back and check on your child at a later time, please try to stay out of their line of sight.  Rest assured, that if your child does not settle down after you leave, we will contact you.  Each child and parent in the GrowZone is issued a security tag each time they are signed into the nursery.  A numeric paging system is in place in the sanctuary allowing parents to be contacted during services if necessary.

• Can my child move up to the 2 year old class if s/he isn't potty trained yet?  Yes!  We welcome all children in our preschool classrooms....potty trained or not!  We do, however, encourage you to bring your "child in training" to the bathroom before dropping him/her off at class.  A volunteer will take your child to the bathroom if s/he indicates they need to use the facilities.  Due to time constraints, we do not have scheduled bathroom breaks.

• When does my child move up to the next class?  Babies leave the nursery when they are able to walk and toddlers leave their room when they celebrate their 2nd birthday.  If you have questions or concerns about the best placement for your child, contact our nursery coordinator ~ Juli Buzby.