MOPS Kids Info

 

What is MOPS Kids?

The purpose of MOPS Kids is to provide a safe, welcoming environment where your children can experience the love of Christ first hand through the care and nurture of our MOPS Kids teachers.

 A Typical Day in MOPS Kids:

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 playground is sure to be their all-time favorite activity.

Registration for MOPS Kids

When you register for MOPS online, list on your registration form only the child you will need child care- list their name and birthday.

  

Easing Your Child into MOPS Kids:

Some moms have children that rush into their MOPS Kids 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 or for you upon return.

·        Hang a calendar where your child can see it and mark the MOPS day with a special symbol or sticker.

·        Set out everything:  clothes, sippy 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 that morning!  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 MOPS Kids 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 MOPS Kids, 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 MOPS Kids.

If your child has any of the following symptoms and/or illnesses within 48 hours, 

they should NOT attend:

·        Fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or runny nose in the previous 48 hours

·        Has been receiving antibiotic medication for less than 48 hours

·        A fresh cold with sneezing or requiring frequent nose blowing/wiping and green snot. :(

·        A questionable rash (Impetigo, measles, mumps, active chicken pox or conjunctivitis (pink eye)

Please use alternative childcare or babysitter if you still want to attend the meeting, but your child shows any of these symptoms.

A few other important 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 before check-in.

Please write your child's name and your cell phone number, and any known allergies on the sign-in sheet!

We are currently looking for MOPS Kids teachers, we have some paid positions and several volunteer position with credit for community service hours- if needed- available!

Contact us for an application at mopsmanteca@gmail.com