What does “bathroom independent” mean?

Excluding extenuating circumstances, children in the Lighthouse are able to toilet without assistance. This includes pulling pants up and down and wiping without assistance. This is for your child’s safety as well as our volunteers.

What do I bring?

We ask that you simply bring your child. We will provide everything your child will need during the 60-minute service. Things like toys, stuffies, water cups, snacks, and blankets need to stay at home or in the car. This is to ensure a safe environment for all children who enter the Lighthouse.

What is your Well-Child Policy?

These are the things we look for. If your child has these, we ask you to stay home, rest up, and feel better. You and your child can watch service online in the meantime.

  • Fever

  • Cough

  • Runny nose

  • Sore throat

  • Ear infection

  • Vomiting

  • Bronchitis

  • Diarrhea

  • Unknown rash

  • Pink eye

  • Lice or nits

  • Hand, Foot, & Mouth Disease

  • Roseola

  • Chicken Pox

  • Other contagious disease or illnesses

Once your child is fever free for 24 hours or has been on antibiotics for 24 hours and are symptom-free, they may attend.

What are the cleaning procedures and safety health measures?

We take the health and safety of your child seriously, and our policies reflect that.

  • Once in the building, we have established a touchless check-in system.

  • You will find hand sanitizing stations at the entrance of each room.

  • If a child appears ill, we will assess the child and make a decision based on the facts presented. We have a well-child policy that outlines what we look for.

Who is working with my child?

We have a wonderful team of volunteers. Our volunteers follow a 5-step screening process that includes confirmation of attendance to FCCHB, application, interview, background check, and training.

My child is in Transitional Kindergarten, so where should they go?

All children in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) go to the Lighthouse. This is an environment with activities and lessons designed for their developmental needs.

What will my child do in the Lighthouse?

Children in the Lighthouse experience open-ended play, developmentally appropriate Bible teaching, interactive singing, and small group activities.

How do you work with children who may have separation anxiety?

We have a wonderful team of qualified, nurturing staff and volunteers who are ready to help your child transition into their new church environment. If you have concerns and anticipate separation anxiety, here are a few ways you can help your child:

  1. Arrive early.

    Come to church 15 minutes before service starts.Children’s anxiety is much higher when parents are running late. Coming early also means a quiet room with other children arriving gradually.

  2. Quick good-bye.

    Tell them you love them, give a kiss, high five, secret handshake, etc. and then leave. If you linger, the transition time does and so will the anxiety.

  3. Attention.

    When separating, give your child your full attention, be loving, and provide affection. Then say good-bye quickly despite your child’s antics or cries for you to stay. Never sneak out.