DCC Kids Check-In

In order to provide the best safety for your children and our volunteers, we have a computerized check-in system. Check-in computers are located on kiosks outside the Toddler and 3-6 Year Olds rooms on the 3rd floor. Families may check-in at either computer kiosk. A volunteer will walk you through the check-in system on your first visit.

Families will receive a name tag for each child with a corresponding family pager number. All children in the family will have identical numbers.

If, for any reason, you are needed during the service your family number will flash on the bottom of the screen in the sanctuary.

To pick up your children you must show your corresponding pager number to the classroom volunteer.

Only parents and Children’s volunteers are allowed on the third floor during service. If you do not have your pager number or an orange volunteer lanyard, you may not be allowed access to the third floor.

DCC Kids General Safety Procedures

This is a general list. Each room contains a more detailed Policies and Procedures Manual that can be accessed by all volunteers and parents.

• Do not allow children to share bottles, pacifiers, cups – this is to prevent germs from spreading.
• At snack time, check children’s allergies before giving any snacks to children. Snacks can only be eaten at the table.
• When giving a baby a bottle, follow parent instructions for warming.
• Remember to replace all items in the diaper bag as soon as you are finished with them. This will keep things from being misplaced. Children’s belongings remain in their cubby.
• If you are unable to comfort a child—a child is clearly causing stress to other children; has been crying constantly and the crying continues to escalate; or is inconsolable after reading, rocking, holding, walking—use the paging system to alert the parents.
• If a problem arises with a child during the service, it is the responsibility of the volunteer to share that information with the parent upon pick-up (i.e. picking fights, starting to feel ill, unusual diaper rash, etc.).
• If an accident occurs, you MUST fill out an accident report, inform the parents, and have them sign the report.
• A child can only leave with the person who brings back their assigned pager number.
• If you observe either questionable actions by another church worker or questionable marks on a child, follow Denver Community Church’s child abuse reporting procedures (see CHILD ABUSE AND MOLESTATION POLICY).
• If discipline is necessary, a brief time-out may be administered in a chair in the classroom. Discipline may not be associated with food or toileting. Physical abuse, verbal abuse, and derogatory remarks about the child are not permitted.
• Provide positive affirmation.
• Provide a consistent routine.
• Set clear and specific boundaries for the children in our care that are age appropriate.
• Provide a variety of activities to prevent boredom.
• Remember that all children are a gift from God and need to be cherished and valued regardless of their actions.