Kids Ministry · TRAINING GUIDE
Leader Meeting Childcare
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Focus
To provide a safe, caring, and engaging environment for children, allowing their parents to focus on leader meetings with peace of mind.
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Responsibilities
Safety and Supervision
Ensure all children are under constant supervision.
Follow all church safety and emergency protocols.
Perform regular headcounts and ensure children remain within the designated area.
Engagement and Activities
Prepare a variety of age-appropriate activities that keep children engaged, including games, toys, music, and storytime.
Encourage respectful play and positive interaction among children.
Adjust activities as needed to accommodate children’s energy levels or interests.
Behavior Management
Use positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior.
Address conflicts calmly and consistently.
Report any behavioral challenges to the team leader as necessary.
Communication with Parents and Leaders
Maintain clear communication with parents at drop-off and pick-up times.
Alert the team leader immediately if any concerns or issues arise.
Cleanup and Reset
Clean up all areas used, ensuring they are left in the same or better condition than found.
Organize and put away all toys, supplies, and furniture.
Ensure children are ready for a smooth transition back to their parents at the end of the meeting.
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Rules
Dress code: You do not have to wear a One Life kids shirt, but you should dress appropriately
Phone Usage: Do not get on your phone, even if it is to play music for the kids or put a show on for the kids. Vol/Workers should be interacting with the kids. IF TV or music is needed or desired, please turn on the TV in the room and watch a DVD or go to the appropriate Amazon playlist for the group being watched (or something like this).
Kids must remain with the age/grade group they are in. Pre-K kids cannot be with 1st-5th grade kids. They are not together on Sundays & Wednesdays for a reason.
Please turn all lights off when you leave.
Arrive 15min before the start of the leader meeting
Do not take kids to the gym or outside, as it could be very distracting/disruptive to the leader meeting.
Any room that is overwhelmed and needs help, please reach out to the team leader for assistance.
Bathrooms: 1st-5th grade must have a Vol/Worker walk them to the restroom. Toddler- Kindergarten have restrooms in their rooms.