Dear Mother,

We welcome your child to the Preschool class of Oasis Women’s Ministry Bible Studies. Thank you for entrusting your child(ren) to us on Wednesday mornings. They are precious in God’s sight and in ours, and we strive to give them the best possible love and care we can. In order to provide a safe and enjoyable time for all children, we ask you to take note of the following items:

1. ​Should your child not feel well, or have a cold, please make other arrangements for them that day.
2. Please mark all belongings with your child’s name: bag, jacket, cup, etc.
3. The children enjoy outdoor recess as weather permits. Please be sure your child is wearing comfortable clothes and shoes for outdoor play. There are hooks in the children’s classrooms for you to hang your child’s coat.
4. Our childcare helpers will receive your children beginning at 9:00am. When you arrive, take your child(ren) to their appropriate rooms first so you are free to enjoy your morning. Resist the urge to linger too long in the classroom. Your little ones will adjust to the routine and look forward to their own “oasis” time with friends.
5. The children will receive snacks in the middle of the morning. If your child brings a water bottle from home, it should contain only water or a clear liquid. Please do not take any food or drink from the breakfast buffet into the children’s area. 
6. In case of a fire alarm sounding: Evacuate the building through the nearest exit. Caregivers will guide children safely out of the building to reunite with their mothers at the outdoor pavilion area.
7. Please be prompt in picking up your child as soon as the morning meeting is over (11:30am), and before visiting with friends, so that our sitters maybe released. Because space is limited in the room, please be aware of how many mothers are already picking up their children and wait outside the door if necessary.
8. For 2-3 year-olds who are potty-training, we ask that you please provide the following items in a diaper bag or backpack:

• A complete change of clothing (including socks) in a gallon size zip lock bag. (The bag keeps everything sanitary when returning any soiled clothing.)
• Extra Diapers/wipes or pull-ups and clean underwear depending on what your child uses.
• A bib/burp cloth
• A blanket or attachment item
• A pacifier (if they use one)
• A bottle or sippy cup

Be sure to label all personal items with your child’s name.

Thank you for the blessing and privilege of working with your children. We are always open to ways we can improve the children’s ministry through your suggestions. Any questions about the nursery or children’s ministry may be directed to our program supervisor, Anna Beiler (717-808-9917; anna.beiler83@gmail.com).