We maintain a written list of our child protection polices, and these policies are available to any parent or volunteer working with children. In an effort to have every leader operating under the same guidelines, and so that parents are not surprised at how a situation is handled, our Child Protection Policies are written and available to everyone who asks. These written policies give everyone a common point of reference. Here they are… 

We ask all regular volunteers to complete a vulnerable sector background check and will regularly request a renewal. We will have each volunteer undergo training and be provided with material to educate them on our high standard of child safe policies which include healthy responses to difficult behaviours, fire safety, accidents and incident reports. 

Every person who is a regular Children’s Ministry Volunteer is required to have this very important vulnerable sector background check performed, it is a free service offered through the RCMP for children’s ministry volunteers. A letter can be obtained from the welcome desk and brought to the local RCMP.

The children are signed in by the parent or guardian who has brought them and will only be picked up by that parent/guardian or person specified in writing on our children registration forms. If there is a change to this list on a particular day, the teacher must be notified verbally, we will not release your child without your permission.

Please feel free to check on your child at any time. The usher’s will be glad to help you; we have an open-door policy for you, to give you peace of mind. Remember that sometimes frequent visits to younger groups of children can be disruptive, and a careful listen outside of the door works best.

We never leave one adult in a room alone with small pre school children, for the protection of our children and volunteers. This prevents any actual or alleged abuse of any kind, and we will not put our children or volunteers in a position where this is even a possibility.

Pre-school children need more attention, there are times in an emergency where a leader may need to leave the room with a child, and pre-school children will not be left unattended even for a moment.

When class is in session, the door is left open. The children will be taught in an open area. There are times that school aged children require personal and even confidential attention from our adult volunteers. Private meetings are always best handled in plain view of others. This enables a child to speak freely, while remaining in plain view.

The two exit areas (the door at the back of the downstairs that leads up into the Worship Center, and the main entranceway for children in the downstairs area) are monitored closely by our security person. There are several rooms in the downstairs area. No one is to be alone with a child behind closed doors. The security has a regular vulnerable person’s security checks done by the RCMP. They use earpieces/walkie talkies to help communicate with ushers and teachers if help is needed. Anyone entering the childsafe area will be accompanied by security.

will only be done in designated areas with others close by. Diapering areas will be disinfected after a child is changed, and between changing children. Hands will be washed after each child is changed, and between changing children. Bathroom doors will remain open when assisting toddlers. If a child who is school age needs assistance using the bathroom, the parents will give permission. Please include any instructions on the form attached.

To help children understand the role of the Children’s Ministry Volunteer, the children and workers will show respect to leaders by calling them Teacher.

Respect your teachers, respect the property, respect your classmates and respect yourselves. We Praise positive behaviours, and will use eye contact, and a quiet, firm, and non-threatening voice, when redirecting wrong behaviour. It is NOT acceptable to ever hit, slap, spank, shake, or squeeze a child. It is abusive for any volunteer to ever yell, scream, scare, or talk loudly to a child out of anger, frustration, or even disappointment. Any volunteer displaying this type of behaviour will be dismissed immediately. We will never single out a lone child in a large group and force them to be the center of extended negative attention, shaming a child is never acceptable.

MVC Kids is a safe & dynamic environment where children learn what it means to follow Jesus, love God, and love others, all while having a ton of fun and making new friends! One of the top priorities of MVC Kids is to create a safe, fun, and welcoming atmosphere for every child who visits our church.

If a child is being disruptive a leader should talk quietly to the child and remind them of the MVC Kids Rules in a firm and kind way. If the behavior continues it should be brought to the attention of the parent/guardian when they are being picked up. This can be said in a way that gives the child hope of a better day next time, i.e. “Paul was having a hard time paying attention today, we will have a better day next time.” Our goal is to inform the parent, but always let the parent and child know that every day is a new day, and a new beginning. Expect the best from every child, every time.

Teachers and helpers will pay attention to the children. Sit down with them and listen attentively to what they are saying. Intervene immediately when you suspect a conflict arising between two children. Verbally recognize demonstrations of positive behaviors. Use “I like…” statements such as “I like that you apologized immediately to your friend’.

Intervene immediately. Position yourself between both children on their level. Offer comfort to the child who was hit. Look the hitter in the eye and say, “We do not hit our friends. God wants us to love each other.” Redirect them to another activity.

Intervene immediately. Position yourself in front of the child. Say, “We do not throw our toys. Go pick up the toy and bring it back please.” If the child continues to throw toys, remove that toy from play and redirect that child to a positive activity.

Intervene immediately. Apply first aid as necessary, i.e. apply an ice pack. When the child gets picked up, notify the parent of the child who was bitten. Document the incident with an Incident Report at the welcome desk. If the child bites a second time in the same service, the child’s parents will need to come to get him/her.

Go to where the children are as soon as you notice a potential conflict arising. If the children resolve the problem in an acceptable way, praise them for their solution. If not, intervene and help them solve the problem.

1. Respect Yourself [try your best] 2. Respect Others [listen when others speak, be kind to others, keep your hands to yourself, respect the space of others] 3. Respect Your Space [help clean up, stay off the stage or other areas not designated for MVC Kids, respect decorations & property]

The upstairs washroom will be primarily used for the congregation. The downstairs area is designated for children during service times. There will be a person assigned to security. This will ensure no unauthorized persons are in the children area. No one is alone with a child behind a closed door, and no one is entering the area through either entrance area. Children or unauthorized persons are not to use the door in the back of the downstairs area that leads to the Worship Center. The security will accompany anyone needing access to the area during service times.

We encourage the buddy system for children who need to go to the washroom with a leader monitoring outside the washroom. The bathroom door is to be kept propped open when possible. In the case of children who still need assistance when they go to the toilet, a parent may be asked to come and assist their child, or another leader is to be called to come and stand outside of the washroom – this will depend on the comfort level of the child and leader.

In the case of children with special needs, the Team Leader and parent are to discuss the best way to provide for this child. If extra help is needed the parent may be asked to stay with their child until another leader is trained to assist. - This area will need ongoing assessment.

If there is an injury or incident that happens during the MVC Kids time that needs to be documented, please fill out an incident report form at the Welcome Center and place it in the locked box. Let the Children’s Leader know. This written record will be important if there needs to be a meeting with parents to discuss what has happened. Leaders, please record objectively, without the use of emotion (facts only).

If any form of abuse or neglect is suspected with a child, bring these concerns directly to the Pastors. Always believe a child.

Parents are to inform us at registration or any known allergies or health concerns, and teachers are to be familiar with the children’s registrations to see if any of the children have allergies, or health concerns. Know your kids.

: Each room has an Emergency Evacuation plan on the wall near the door. In the case of an emergency please take your sign in sheet with the children’s names and walk your children slowly out of the building using the indicated route. Security will meet with you to confirm that all the children are accounted for before the children can be released to parents. All kids and leaders will be meeting at the stop sign on the corner of Bessborough and Madison Ave.

Teaching, teaching assistant, providing snacks or prizes, or helping for special events. Let your teacher know how you would like to assist in the success of MVC Children’s Ministry.

Welcome to our Moncton Victory Church family, we are delighted to be able to teach and help your child(ren) grow in their relationship with God and each other. Healthy families are the key to healthy communities. Healthy families are nurtured within the local church.

Please print your child’s first and last name and age and Date of Birth. Inform of us of any allergies, medical conditions and/or special care, that we should be aware of: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please circle Yes or No, as to whether or not you give permission for Moncton Victory Church to take pictures and/or videos of your child(ren) playing and enjoying activities related to Moncton Victory Church classes or at one of our events. These pictures may be used on our media pages when promoting events or sharing our experiences.

Parent/Guardian Signature (s): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________