Our Savior's Lutheran Church, ELCA, Stillwater, MN

"Jesus said, Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs." ~ Matthew 19:14

You can trust your children to our loving and qualified nursery staff available during Worship Services / Children’s Ministry sessions for children birth to age five. Our nursery is staffed with three paid nursery coordinators certified in CPR and First Aid, and one to two volunteers. In addition, childcare is offered during church events and meetings to accommodate families with young children. Young ones enjoy a safe, clean and fun environment with caring adults who nurture young children as they discover how much God truly loves them! Children begin taking their first steps toward their walk Jesus through music, Bible stories and play.

Our nursery is a protected environment where parents are required to check-in and check-out their children. You don't have to worry if you'll be needed while you're away. We provide parents with a pager. A nursery registration card is to be completed for each child that uses the nursery to be kept on file. Parents are asked to help out in the nursery once per quarter to meet staffing needs.

Parents, Guardians and Grandparents...
We are excited to serve you and your family in a safe, nurturing environment for children birth to age five. To help the nursery run smoothly, we ask for your cooperation with us.

For the safety of children, only adults may drop off and pick up children. Sign child in with name, pager number, and your location.
Complete a Nursery Enrollment Card to be kept on file. Please note food allergies!
Make a name tag for your child; include the pager number. Retain the pager to pick-up your child.
Provide diapers if necessary.
Please label your diaper bag and bottle and put it in a cubby.
Provide bottle or security items, but no food. Due to food allergies, it is our policy to not feed children during morning worship nursery, except “nursery-provided snacks” including graham crackers, cheerios, and gold fish crackers.
Notify the staff of any unusual conditions, allergies or concerns for your child.
Be prepared to stay awhile if your child needs time to adjust. If your child has difficulty separating of if your child is crying when you leave, we will page you in 10 minutes or so to let you know how your child is doing.
Emergency Situations are: a child crying for more than 15 minutes, vomiting child, fever, diarrhea or injury. We will page you in any of these instances.
Read the posted Behavior Guidance Plan.
Please keep a sick child home. If you child develops symptoms a communicable illness after having been in the nursery, please notify nursery staff immediately.
Never leave your child in the nursery without an adult / staff person present.
Pick up your child promptly after worship / event. A “return pager” call will go out. Turn your pager back to the staff person when you pick up your child. Children are to remain in the nursery until picked-up by an adult.
No child should leave the nursery without parental supervision.
For the safety of children, staff may refuse children if we are at capacity.
If your child becomes upset beyond comfort, or is having difficulty in any way, we will page you and ask you to attend to your child. We welcome your comments and suggestions as to how the nursery can better meet your needs and your time as a volunteer.