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Are We Keeping Track of Our Kids?

This free assessment will tell you if you’re using good check-in/out procedures to keep your kids safe.
posted 5/14/2008

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Are We Keeping Track of Our Kids?

Keeping children physically and emotionally safe in church has become more important than ever. Parents and church staff must work together to ensure the safety of their children. Is your church taking the necessary precautions to protect children? Use this assessment tool to find out.

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The area of the church where early childhood classes take place has only one entrance and exit.

	Yes
	No

The entrance/exit of the children's area is manned continuously by a supervisor or greeter to ensure proper check-in and pick-up of children.

	Yes
	No

Parents and children are matched by a coding system, such as nametags, to identify the adult as the rightful parent.

	Yes
	No

Information, such as family names, addresses, phone numbers, and health information pertaining to emergencies, is obtained from parents the first time their child uses the childcare facility.

	Yes
	No

An emergency alarm system using some means of instant communication is in place at any event where childcare is offered.

	Yes
	No

Childcare policies and procedures are provided in written form for parents as part of their welcome packet with their first use of childcare services.

	Yes
	No

Information is available for parents who want to know basic safety data, such as how they can be found if their child needs them, who monitors the child's pick-up, and so on.