What is MOPPETS?
The purpose of
MOPPETS is to provide a safe, welcome environment where your children can
experience the love of Christ first hand through the care and nurture of our
MOPPETS workers. MOPPETS provides a
structured learning environment packed full of fun activities. We have over 30 teachers to help make
learning fun for your kids.
A Typical Day in
MOPPETS:
Your infant and one year old will be very
busy exploring new things. Teachers will
use bubbles, balls, songs, and one-on-one games to keep children giggling. Your toddlers and preschoolers are very busy
playing games, listening to Bible stories, making crafts and eating
snacks. Taking a trip to the indoor
playground is sure to be their all-time favorite activity.
Easing Your
Child into MOPPETS:
Some moms have
children that rush into their MOPPETS class and wave goodbye. Others have children that have a harder time
making the transition to their class.
Here are a few ideas to help smooth out drop-off time:
¶ Encourage
your child to color a special picture for their teachers.
¶ Hang
a calendar where your child can see it and mark the MOPS day with a special
symbol or sticker.
¶ Set
out everything: clothes, sippee cups,
etc. the night before. The morning will
start out smoother at home. Happy mom =
happy kids!
¶ Make
sure your child gets a good night sleep and a healthy breakfast so they are not
tired or hungry.
¶ Get
to know the teachers’ names and a couple other friends’ names that your child
has in class. Build excitement the day
before toward seeing the friends or teachers.
¶ Ask
another mom to check on your child after a tough parting and bring a report
back. It really can be tough on the
little one to see you out in the hallway!
¶ Display
artwork and projects from the previous MOPPETS days. As the next meeting approaches, compliment
your child’s work and say you can’t wait to see what they bring home next.
Health Care:
In
order to preserve the good health of those in MOPPETS, both moms and workers
should be aware of general health concerns and policies. Please note the following policies, which
determine whether or not a child should be in MOPPETS.
If your child has any of the following
symptoms and/or illnesses, they should NOT attend:
¶ Fever,
vomiting, diarrhea, or runny nose in the previous 24 hours
¶ Has
been receiving antibiotic medication for less than 48 hours
¶ A
fresh cold with sneezing or requiring frequent nose blowing/wiping
¶ A
questionable rash (Impetigo, measles, mumps, active chicken pox or conjunctivitis
(pink eye))
Two other things to note:
¶ Please
let us know of all food allergies that your child has.
¶ Please
remember to mark all cups, bags, etc. with your child’s name.
Working in MOPPETS:
Because we have
been blessed with so many children in our MOPPETS program, we are in constant need of
MOPPETS workers. As part of your registration, you agreed to be available to
serve in MOPPETS
twice during the year. You have been assigned these 2 dates during the other MOPS group’s meetings. This way you will not miss
any of the weeks you normally meet. You will be given your 2 dates at the first
meeting and will need to keep track of when you will be working. Please observe
these dates! In the event of a conflict with your assigned dates, you will need
to switch days with another mom and contact the MOPPETS Coordinator for your
group prior to the dates
in question, with the changes. Your discussion group leader will also have a master list in case you need to check on
or swap your dates in the future. You will receive a reminder phone call/email the week you are
scheduled to work as well as the monthly newsletter assignment posting.
It is VITAL that you show up on your scheduled day so that we can provide care for all children. If, for some reason, you are unable to work on your scheduled days or your swapped dates, you will be asked to substitute for MOPPETS during the week of your own MOPS group. We want you to receive the most out of your MOPS meetings so please make every effort to work your assigned days and to communicate and provide solutions for any conflicting dates. Thank you for serving and for your cooperation!!!
When you arrive at the church to serve as a MOPPETS worker, you should check the poster in the hallway across from the nursery check-in table to find out where you have been assigned to help that day. There will also be a sign-in sheet beside this poster for you to write your name on. This is how we will keep record that you were there. Please be sure to sign in and be counted for serving.
It is VITAL that you show up on your scheduled day so that we can provide care for all children. If, for some reason, you are unable to work on your scheduled days or your swapped dates, you will be asked to substitute for MOPPETS during the week of your own MOPS group. We want you to receive the most out of your MOPS meetings so please make every effort to work your assigned days and to communicate and provide solutions for any conflicting dates. Thank you for serving and for your cooperation!!!
When you arrive at the church to serve as a MOPPETS worker, you should check the poster in the hallway across from the nursery check-in table to find out where you have been assigned to help that day. There will also be a sign-in sheet beside this poster for you to write your name on. This is how we will keep record that you were there. Please be sure to sign in and be counted for serving.
A Note From the Coordinator:
In
the event that there is a problem, we will contact you immediately. If you have any questions about the care of
your children or if you have concerns or suggestions, please feel free to visit
with me or call me.
CCC
Childcare Coordinator
Michelle Brewer
402-578-3892
MOPPETS
Coordinator
Shantel Crellin
402-301-3563
No comments:
Post a Comment