Health and Wellness Policy 

To help provide a safe and healthy environment for all children, we ask that only well children attend our Nursery and Children's Ministry programs. Please keep your child at home if they have experienced any of the following:
•   Fever, vomiting, or diarrhea within the past 24 hours
•   Symptoms of a contagious childhood illness (such as measles, mumps, chickenpox, scarlet fever, or whooping cough)
•   A persistent runny nose with colored discharge
•   An unexplained rash
•   A contagious skin infection
•   Pink eye or another eye infection
•   Head lice (children must be completely free of lice and nits before returning)

Children being treated with antibiotics for a contagious illness (such as strep throat) should remain at home until they have been on antibiotics for at least 48 hours and have been fever-free for 24 hours.

For the safety of all children, our volunteers do not administer medication. If medication is needed while your child is at church, a parent or guardian must administer it.
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Child Protection

The safety of every child entrusted to our care is a top priority at First Presbyterian Church. We are committed to providing a safe, secure, and welcoming environment where children can learn and grow, and where parents can have confidence that their children are well cared for.

Our Nursery and Children's areas are secured with key fob access, allowing entry only to authorized staff, volunteers, members, and regular attending families. Children may only be picked up by a parent or guardian or by an individual who has been authorized in writing by the parent. This policy includes grandparents and other family members. For the safety of our children, siblings are not permitted to pick up children from the Nursery.

First-time guests are warmly welcomed and assisted through our secure check-in process upon arrival. All volunteers serving with children complete background checks and receive child protection training as part of our commitment to providing a safe environment for every family.

We know visiting a new church can feel overwhelming, so we want to make your first visit as easy as possible. Our Children's Ministry team is here to welcome your family, answer your questions, and help your children feel right at home.

Sunday Mornings at FPC
•   Nursery is available during worship services and the Sunday School hour for infants through age 3.
•   Sunday School is offered for children ages 2 through 5th grade at 10:10 AM.
•   Bible Lesson in Cornerstone (BLC) is available during the worship service for children in 4K through 2nd grade. Children are dismissed midway through the service for an age-appropriate Bible lesson designed just for them. Children in 3rd grade and above are encouraged to remain in worship and participate alongside their families.
•   Our secure check-in system helps ensure a safe and smooth arrival and pickup process.
•   Friendly staff and volunteers are available to help your family find the right classroom and answer any questions.

What You Can Expect
•   A safe, welcoming, and Christ-centered environment
•   Loving, trained, and background-checked volunteers
•   Age-appropriate Bible teaching and engaging activities
•   Secure check-in and pickup procedures
•   A ministry that partners with parents as they disciple their children

Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking for a church home, we're excited to welcome your family and help your children grow in the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ.

At FPC, our Children's Ministry provides opportunities throughout the week for children to know Christ, grow in His Word, and experience the joy of belonging to a loving community.

Sunday Mornings
Children are invited to grow in faith through nursery care, Sunday School, Bible Lesson in Cornerstone (BLC), and worship opportunities designed to help them build a strong foundation in God's Word.

Wednesday Nights
During the fall and spring semesters, our Wednesday Night Fellowship provides opportunities for children to learn, grow, and connect through Bible teaching, catechism, music, games, and fellowship. Nursery care is available for infants through age 3, and children's programming is offered for PreK through 5th grade.

Special Events
Throughout the year, Children's Ministry hosts special events and family opportunities that encourage connection, fellowship, and spiritual growth as we seek to know Christ and make Him known.