Antioch Church of Christ

CHILD DROP-OFF and PICK-UP POLICY

3 year-olds through 5^th graders

If you have not yet done so, please print and fill out this form and turn it in at the Children's Sign-in Table or give it to Megan Brock.
Child information sheet.pdf


 

ü     Please Read through this entire sheet to make sure you understand everything.

ü     It is very simple but it is imperative that you follow the system exactly as it is designed.

ü     Please make sure you filled out and turned in a Blue Children’s Information Sheet (if not, you can print one at the top of this page).

ü     Please talk to Megan if you have any questions and we greatly appreciated your cooperation in this effort!

 Thanks, Antioch Staff

Drop-off

v     Pick up your child’s ID tag and your matching parent ID card from the children’s table in the hall way.

v     Place the child’s ID tag on them BEFORE you walk them to their classroom.

v     Keep the Parent ID card with you somewhere safe.

Pick-up

v     Hand your Parent ID card to your child’s teacher.

v     Sign your child out by putting your signature next to their name.

v     The teacher will release your child to you when she sees that your Parent ID card matches the one that your child has on her and after you have signed out your child. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are we doing this? 

Currently, Antioch is a size where almost everybody knows everybody.  If all the teachers know who the parents are then why would we need to do this?  When visitors come we don’t always know who the parents are.  It also boils down to the simple fact of keeping our children safe beyond a shadow of doubt.  There have been situations in which predators have chosen churches as their crime scenes just because the people there are so trusting.  We do not want to take any chance with our children’s safety.  Also, as Antioch grows it will be increasingly difficult for the teachers to always know who the parents are.  When visitors come to Antioch they will feel at ease knowing that there is a secure safety system in place for their children. 

 Who can pick up my child?

Anyone who’s name the parent or guardian has designated on the blue Children’s Information Sheet AND that has the Parent ID card.  For example, Mom can drop little Sue off but after church she can hand Aunt Jane the card to go pick up the child AS LONG AS Aunt Jane’s name is on the blue Children’s Information Sheet. 

 If my name is on the Blue Children’s Information sheet do I still have to have the Parent ID card to get my child? 
YES!  No child will be released with out the Parent ID card.

What if I lose my parent ID card in the church building or leave it at home if I just dropped my child off for a special event?  You will have to show some type of Picture ID before your child is released.  You and your child will be issued new ID #’s if the original one can not be found.  You are not allowed to show your ID card just because you don’t feel like getting the Parent ID card from your spouse, etc.  We always need the ID card back!  If the ID cards are lost more than once then a small fee of $2.00 will be charged to make each additional set needed. 

 What if I arrive a few minutes late and there is no one in the hallway at the children’s table to give me the ID tags/cards?  Once the service or event has started the greeter at the table in the hallway will take the child and parent cards to the separate classrooms.  You will need to knock on the door and get the cards from the teacher BEFORE you leave your child. 

 What if I have more than one child?  Each child will have a separate ID tag therefore the parents will have a separate Parent ID card for each kid.  Sibling ID tags will be similar though.  For example, Joe Smith’s ID # will be 101A while his sister, Jane Smith will be 101 B.  It is necessary for us to make separate cards for everyone to ensure that no child gets overlooked. 

 Do I keep the Parent ID tag?  The only time you have the Parent ID card is when your child is attending a class or event without you.  When you turn it into his teacher in order to pick your child up you will not get it back until the next time you come for an event or service.

 When will we use the ID system?  All the time!  Sunday Mornings,  special events, VBS, or any other time deemed necessary.  It will always be the same child name tag and same parents ID cards no matter what the event is.  However, we will update our records once a year (every June) and make any changes necessary at that time.