MOPPETS

MOPPETS Childcare Policies:

• Your Child’s Belongings: Label everything. Label, Label, Label. We want to make sure that the personal items that your child uses are theirs! Please make sure all sippy cups, bottles, snack containers, loveys, pacifiers, diaper bags, backpacks, etc. are labeled with first and last name. We will provide name tags for your child. You will also need to supply diapers/pull ups for your child, if applicable. If you don’t already pack a change of clothes in your diaper bag or preschooler’s backpack, please also include those for emergencies. We have a very small selection of emergency clothes available.

• Arrival and Pickup Times: All children may be dropped off at 9:15am. Workers will not be available to watch your children until that time. Please be respectful of the time. If special arrangements need to be made, please contact the MOPPETS Coordinator, Amy Uppercue as soon as possible. Children must be picked up immediately following the MOPS meeting. Please feel free to pick up your child and return to the MOPS meeting room to visit with the other moms.

• Drop off and Pick up Guidelines: Babies, Creepers and Toddlers are dropped off in the Church Nursery. Please sign them in at the front counter, making sure to write any special instructions or allergies down on the sign-in sheet and your child’s name tag. Please be sure to take a pager so that you can be reached immediately if needed. When picking up your child, please wait at the front counter for your child to be brought to you. For security reasons, we ask that you do not go behind the counter at drop off or pick up times. Your child’s safety and your piece of mind about your child’s safety is very important to us. Please be sure to return your pager when you pick up your child. Two year olds will need to be dropped off in FLC 5, 3 year olds - 5 year olds will be in FLC 6.

• Illness Policy: A child will not be allowed to attend MOPPETS if they have any of these symptoms:

• Excessive coughing, sneezing, runny nose (unless slight and clear)

• Fever within the last 24 hours

• Questionable rash or skin infection

• Vomiting for ANY reason within the last 24 hours

• Diarrhea within the last 24 hours

*A doctor’s note can clear a child if he/she has symptoms but is non-contagious, and will be kept on file by the MOPPETS Coordinator.

You will be notified immediately if your child develops any of these symptoms during the meeting.

• Snacks: We supply snacks and juice for toddlers and up. If your child has any allergies or restrictions, please write it on their name tag, as well as the allergy tags provided and inform the MOPPETS Coordinator. If you would prefer to send a snack with your child from home, please let us know when you drop off your child. In the event that a special snack is given, you will be notified in advance. Our snacks include Cheerios, Gerber Puffs, Goldfish, Pretzels and Animal Crackers. Snacks given are age appropriate to each group.

* Children 2 and up are asked to wear sneakers because they often go outside to play.

MOPPETS CURRICULUM
Our 2-5 year olds will be working through a new curriculum, "Lively Bible Lessons for MOPPETS" over the course of the year. The curriculum is intentionally compiled and designed to fit the mold for the preschool aged child. The entire curriculum is broken down into four parts:

• A lively look at myself - This section covers topics that help young children with fear, responsibility, envy and self-esteem.
• A lively look at my relationships - These topics include kindness, helping those who are hurting, sharing, friendship, feelings and caring for God's world.
• A lively look at my faith - These faith-building topics include heaven, prayer, God's love, forgiveness, and more about God and his Son, Jesus.
• A lively look at celebrations - This section offers Bible lessons and celebrations for birthdays, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Our younger MOPPETS will also participate in activities that are more age appropriate for their group while hearing a Bible story or dancing to praise and worship music. Our number one intention for MOPPETS is to show every child the love of Jesus during their time with us.