NOAH'S LANDING
The safety & protection of the children in Noah's Landing is very important to us. Policies have been put in place to accomplish this goal, we need everyone's support and cooperation. Parents please be familiar with these guidelines.
A Healthy Environment
To insure a safe, healthy environment we request that parents take responsibility for making sure their children are not ill before coming to church. Teachers cannot accept children who have had any of the following symptoms within the past 24 hours: a fever of 100 degrees or above/ diarrhea/ vomiting/ unexplained rashes/ discharge from the eyes/ greenish discharge from the nose/ excessive coughing. If a child contracts a childhood disease, such as chicken pox, following a session in Noah's Landing, parents are requested to inform the Noah's Landing Director, julieluchene@tcc.org , so that other parents can be notified.
An Age-appropriate Environment
A child will be placed in an age appropriate classroom. The promotion of a child from one room to the next is based on the child's birth date. The child will automatically be moved to the next room at the beginning of the month following their birthday month. The Nursery and Preschool rooms are the exceptions. Nursery age children will be promoted to the Toddler room when they are walking well. Preschool children will move to the kindergarten classroom in the fall on Promotion Sunday.
A Secure Environment
Please follow all the check-in and check-out procedures.
It is requested that only one parent bring a child to the room and that only one parent pick their child up at the end of the service. If the room is not staffed with at least 2 volunteers the parent must wait until the volunteers arrive. Parents are encouraged to turn their child over to the teacher right away, except for the following situations- a child who cannot be settled without the assistance of the parent or first time visitors who are unfamiliar with the Noah's Landing program.
Upon check-in, a security tag is placed on the child with a number and the child's name on it and a corresponding security tag with the same number is given to the parent- this security tag is the parents "claim ticket" for the child when they return after the service. Check-in is open 10 minutes before the service and closes 15 minutes after the service starts. To prevent any disruptions in the program NO children will be accepted into the classroom after this time:
1st service check-in: 8:20am-8:45am
2nd service check-in: 9:50am-10:15am
3rd service check-in: 11:20-11:45
Parents should pick up their children immediately following the service. Only parents with the proper security tag will be allowed in the Noah's Landing hallway. At check-out the security tag MUST BE presented to claim the child.
Parents with the proper security tag are welcome to observe their child at anytime using the window in the door. Please don't open the door because it is disruptive to the learning environment and the emotional state of the children.
Additional Information
We do serve snacks in the classroom so it is very important that parents communicate any food allergies to the check-in attendant and class teachers. The child's name tag will reflect the allergy.
Nursery & Toddler parents must provide enough diapers and wipes for their child.
Parents are asked to discourage their child from bringing any toys from home.
Parents should have their child's belongings properly labeled. TCC does have diaper bag tags available upon request.
Please notify the teacher when the child is potty training. Bring extra clothing in case of accident.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact, Michelle Underwood, Noah's Landing Director
PROMISELAND
According to George Barna's research:
If a person is to trust Christ as his Savior, it will nearly always be before his 13th birthday.
Once a child is 13 years old, he has formed nearly all his religious beliefs, both accurate and inaccurate.
Thank you for allowing us the privilege of ministering to your child during these fruitful and critical years. But we can only impact your child for one hour each week. The average parent has 10 times the opportunities to discuss spiritual issues. So ask your child what he's learning in Promiseland. Remember, no one has more influence on your child's faith than you as a parent.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact:
Laura Wolski
Promiseland Director
