‍In the BUG Zone, the safety and security for all children is most important!

Parent / Children Policies

• The BUG Zone is for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years of age (highest grade level is through kindergarten).
• Children who are not well (e.g. runny noses, fever > 100.4F, rashes, etc.) shall not be checked into the BUG Zone.
• The use of inappropriate language and physical violence are prohibited in the BUG Zone.
• Check-in begins 15 minutes before the start of service and ends 15 minutes after services begins.
• Parents/guardians are not permitted to remain in the classroom with their child after check-in.
• Children must be properly checked into the church system before being checked into their classrooms.
• Parents/guardians must complete all check-in information and take their pick-up information for their children at the time they are dropped off at their classroom.
• If a parents/guardian want to provide specific snacks (or feedings for infants) for their child, all bottles, cups, containers, etc. must have labels with the child’s name on them. Containers that do not have their name will not be given out.
• Parents/guardians must indicate at check-in if their children have any allergies or are prohibited from having any BUG Zone provided snacks.
• Parents/guardians must communicate to the classroom volunteer any other medical conditions or special needs their children require.
• Parents/guardians must present the correct check-out information to the classroom volunteer to release their child from the classroom (safety first!).

Volunteer Policies

• All BUG Zone volunteers must complete an application and pass an annual criminal background check.
• Volunteers must check into the church system before reporting to their assigned classrooms.
• Only scheduled and authorized BUG Zone volunteers are allowed in the classrooms with the children.
• Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.Volunteer assistants may be younger than 18 years of age but must be accompanied by an adult volunteer.