Centre Street Church

1. Will there be any restrictions for Children's Ministries?

Children's Ministries is committed to having a fun, engaging, and safe experience for your child as they learn about Jesus.

On September 16, our Provincial Government declared a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Children's Ministries is ensuring the Health and Safety Guidelines from the Alberta Government are being followed during in-person weekday and weekend ministry.

In-person Children's Ministries will have limited capacity and reduced classroom sizes to ensure we are able to follow physical distancing requirements.

We are only able to offer Children's Ministries to children 2 years and older during this time.

2. What should I do before I come to Children's Ministries?

Please complete the Daily Health Checklist for everyone in your family before attending the worship service.

Click HERE to access the checklist.

3. Can I pre-register to get a spot for my child?

Not at this time. Based on current attendance patterns, limited spots in each age-group/grade are registered on a first-come, first-served system and you do not need a ticket for your child ahead of time.

*Adults/parents are still required to register to attend the main worship service at their campus to ensure there is space.

We strongly recommend you arrive early before the service starts so your child has an opportunity to engage in their class. Here are a few things to help make your experience better:

Bring your key-fob (if you have one) so you can use our self-serve check-in machines to register for your child’s class.
Self-serve machines start registering 30 minutes before the service starts.
Children's Ministries opens 15 minutes before the service starts.
Assisted check-in will continue to be available.

4. What time should I be there so I can get my child into Children's Ministries?

There are limited spots for children in each age-group/grade. They are registered on a first-come, first-serve system.

Arriving early/before the worship service starts ensures your child is able to fully participate in all the fun things we have planned for them.

Here are a few things to help get your child registered faster:

Bring your key-fob so you can use our self-serve check-in machines. If you don't have one, see our assisted check-in team who will give you one!
Self-serve machines start registering 30 minutes before the service starts.
Children's Ministries opens 15 minutes before the service starts.
Assisted check-in will continue to be available.

5.What should I do if my child isn't feeling well?

If you, or anyone in your family, is sick or not feeling well we respectfully ask that you stay home and worship with us online. Symptoms include: cough, shortness of breath, chills, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, muscle pain, fever, runny nose, nausea or vomiting, fatigue, headache, and poor appetite.

By staying home and worshipping with us online, you will be partnering with us as we do our very best to keep our learning environments safe and healthy for our children, families, and leaders.

Please check out our Children's Ministries Online Ministry by clicking HERE to continue learning at home.

6. Will children be required to wear masks?

Yes, children 2 years old and older are required to wear masks, unless medically exempt under the municipal bylaw and provincial mask mandate. We have disposable child masks available in Children's Ministries if you forget yours.

7. Will leaders be required to wear masks?

Yes, all leaders are required to wear masks, unless medically exempt under the municipal bylaw and provincial mask mandate. We have disposable masks available in Children's Ministries if you forget yours.

8. Is there a maximum room capacity?

Yes, there is a maximum number of children allowed in each of our age groups. This ensures the best learning environment for kids to have fun, be safe, and provide the space needed for activities. It also ensures there is appropriate room for physical distancing.

9. Will there be physical distancing or group cohorts?

Yes we are following physical distancing requirements for places of worship as mandated by Alberta Health Services. We are committed to providing the best learning environment for kids to have fun, be safe, and have space for the different activities. This means we have maximum room capacities and physical distancing to ensure we don't overcrowd our rooms. Seating for children is pre-determined and they stay in their assigned seats during their learning experience.

We want every child to feel known, loved and cared for by their leader. As a result, we put children into intentional small groups each week. You will drop off your child into a room/small group with their leader and the other children in their group. They will stay in their small group as they go through the different activities, move to the different program elements, and have intentional conversations.

10. What happens if Children's Ministries is full?

Due to the limited capacity or not enough volunteers, there will be times when children cannot get into Children's Ministries. We encourage you to take your child into the worship service with you, but respectfully ask that if they become loud/disruptive in the worship service that you move to the foyer area. There are limited designated family friendly areas at some campuses to watch the service with your child outside of the worship centre.

We are working to build our volunteer teams which will increase our ability to accommodate more children at each worship service. We recommend that you arrive early to try and get a spot for your child.

Please prayerfully consider joining us as we partner with parents in discipling this next generation. Check out serving opportunities HERE.

11. Will there be any enhanced hygiene or cleaning procedures?

We are committed to creating safe environments for you and your family as we gather to worship. All classrooms, frequently touched surfaces, toys, and shared materials are sanitized between worship services. We have enhanced our hand washing and room cleanliness protocols to ensure your health and safety continue to be a priority.

Children's Ministries leaders will be giving children, parents, and leaders hand sanitizer as they enter ministry areas.

We will also continue to monitor community COVID-19 rates and best practices for safe gatherings under the direction of AHS.

12. What will happen if my child becomes sick during the worship service?

If your child becomes ill/sick during Children's Ministries, they will be moved to a designated isolation area at your campus. Your 3-digit security number for your family will display on the worship centre screens. Please go to the Children's Ministries entrance and the guest services team will direct you to your child.

The proper health and safety protocols will be followed to ensure limited exposure and proper follow up care.

13. Will there be notifications in the event of illness?

Families and leaders in individual classes will be notified if we are informed about a positive COVID case in a specific class. This is similar to our current health policies where we notify families/leaders for other situations, including: lice, hand foot mouth disease, chicken pox etc.

14. Are you changing anything with snacks for early childhood?

We will not be having snacks in Children's Ministries during this time. This will continue to be monitored and may change as we move forward.

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