More About Childcare at Saint Mark's

• Children & Youth:
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  • Youth
  • Youth Pilgrimage 2010
  • Baptism & Confirmation
  • Church School & Godly Play:
    • Godly Play FAQ
  • Choir School
  • Childcare:
    • Hours of Childcare
    • More About Us
    • Special Event Childcare
    • Volunteer
  • Preschool:
    • School Year Program Description
    • Admitting Procedures
    • Parent Forms for Enrolled Students

Health & Safety

You can expect the highest level of health and safety from us. Your child’s safety and health are of paramount importance.

• The Center adheres to the WA State Childcare Health & Safety guidelines.
• Our paid caregivers certified in Child First Aid & CPR.
• We observe a wellness policy with clear guidelines for when to keep your children home. (see below)
• Toys and equipment are sanitized regularly.
• We practice regular evacuation and safety drills.
• Diaper changing is only done by paid caregivers.
• We are a nut-free zone. All allergies are recognized and respected.

Wellness Policy

In order to maintain a safe and healthy environment for all of our children and staff, we ask that you please do not bring your child to the childcare if he or she has any of the following:

• Vomiting in the last 24 hours.
• Body rash accompanied by a fever.
• Lice or nits.
• Diarrhea.
• Eye infection, or thick mucus or pus draining from the eye.
• A sore throat with fever or swollen glands.
• Temperature of 100' or more in the last 24 hours.

Security

For safety and security reasons, there are at least 2 caregivers with children at all times.

Pagers are available for any parent who might need to be contacted.

Anyone working with children at Saint Mark’s must successfully complete the Washington State Patrol background check and orientation training.

Access to the center is limited to parents and paid or volunteer staff.

Children are signed in and out. Only those designated on the sign- in sheet will be permitted to take the child from the center.

Nursing Moms

Feel free to come down to the Center for a quiet moment or ask an usher to let you sit in the sacristy. The sacristy is in the Narthex across from the men’s room. There is a sitting bench and audio of the service for your convenience.

New Parent? Is your child not used to being left in a childcare?

Our caregivers love children and are dedicated to working with you to make this a happy and comfortable experience for you and your child.

Please stop by and spend some time playing with your child. This is an excellent opportunity for your child to acclimate to our surroundings while you are present. It also gives you time to play with your child and have fellowship with other parents.

Take time to help your child transition to the center. Remind him/her that you know he/she is safe. Remember to say goodbye and tell them when you will return. This helps your child build trusting relationships. You will be given a vibrating pager when you sign in and you will be paged if your child needs you. Feel free to check on your child anytime.

Contact

Contact Heather Barnum, Childcare Coordinator at 206.323.0300, ext. 208 or childcare@saintmarks.org.