Will my child get a snack?
Snack will not be served in our classrooms for at least the first few weeks back. If your child attends back-to-back services because a parent serves, they will receive a snack during the transition time. Team members will ensure kids maintain social distancing during this time.
How will cleaning be done?
Cleaning will be done prior to the weekend. After each service, our team members will wipe down all surfaces and exchange toy/supply bins.
Will my child need to wear a mask?
We ask that all children pre-school and up wear a face mask for the entirety in MH Kids. Toddlers are welcome to wear a mask but it is not required.
What kind of mask is acceptable?
Masks, buffs and face shields that cover the nose and mouth are all acceptable.
What can I do to prepare my child for what they will experience?
- Let your child know we will check temperatures at check-in and volunteers will be wearing masks.
- If your child is in preschool or above, let them know they will have to wear a mask the entire service.
- Make sure your child is fed before class since we will not provide any snacks.
- Grade School-age kids are encouraged to bring their own Bibles.
What can my child expect to be different?
- Classroom toys and supplies have been adjusted to minimize the spread of germs.
- Tables and chairs will be spaced out.
- Sit spots (carpet squares) will be utilized to encourage social distancing.
- Classroom activities have been modified to be COVID-friendly.
- Classes will not rotate rooms for worship time.
What if my family isn’t able to attend in-person?
We will still be offering MH Kids Online each weekend for you and your family to enjoy at home.
How can I help?
We’d love for you to join our MH Kids team! To sign up for volunteer opportunities, fill out this online form https://mercyhillnc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/177754
What should I expect from the health screening?
Upon arrival, a volunteer will check you in at our kiosks and take your temperature using a non-contact thermometer and ask you to review our health guidelines, and acknowledge you are okay to serve on this day. In order to check-in, you must be able to reply no to these 3 statements:
- I or anyone in my family have not had a temperature exceeding 100.4 in the past 14 days.
- I or anyone in my family have not shown any Covid symptoms in the last 3 days.
- I or anyone in my family have not been in close contact with anyone who had Covid-19 or related symptoms in the past 14 days (within 6 feet for 15 or more minutes – with or without a mask)
- Possible COVID-19 Symptoms:
- Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0° F
- Diarrhea
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Chills/repeated shaking
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Loss of taste or smell
- Muscle aches
What are your safety measures in place for Covid?
- Kids PreK and up will be required to wear a face mask.
- Parents dropping off kids are required to wear masks while in the Kids Space.
- We will take the temperature of all kids entering the kids’ space and require hand sanitizer before entering.
- During check-in, we ask families to maintain 6-foot social distancing.
- We recommend one parent to drop-off and pick-up your child(ren).
- Toys/crayons/classroom supplies will be rotated out between services.
- Kids classrooms, restrooms, and touchpoints will be disinfected in between services.
- No snack will be served during services (babies’ rooms are an exception)
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As we strive with families to see the Gospel go forth into every home of every family at Mercy Hill, we have established specific milestones. Milestones are tangible expressions of a child’s spiritual maturity and an incredible way for us as a church family to commission, celebrate, and make commitments with one another. Please click on the Parent Commissioning, Baptism, and Missions Trip boxes below to go to the respective pages.
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