Nursery and classes for infants and children up to age 5 (not yet in kindergarten) are provided during the following service times: Saturdays, 5:00 and 6:30 pm; Sundays 9:30 and 11:00am. All activities for preschool children are located in Animal Alley.
For help finding the right room for your preschool child, please stop by the Animal Alley Welcome Area.
INFANTS
Christ’s love shared through loving interactions and care by screened volunteers
ID system in place to ensure safety of each child
Room placement based on developmental level
Diapering and nursing area available for parent use
TODDLERS
Simple Biblically based curriculum introduced
God’s love and faithfulness introduced through hands-on, age-appropriate activities, stories,
and interactions
Ideas for parents to extend the lesson at home
2-5 YEARS
Biblical truths and concepts taught through engaging, hands-on, age-appropriate activities and stories
Interactions and relationships help children experience the love and grace of Christ
Ideas for parents to extend the lesson at home
CHILDREN'S CHURCH
Children in 3 and 4 year-old classrooms who attend two hours participate in Children’s Church at 6:30 pm (Saturdays) or 11:00 am (Sundays). Activities, story and worship reinforce the day’s lesson.
Health Policy
For the health of all, we ask that children with the following symptoms not attend Animal Alley: profusely runny nose; severe cough; contagious spots or rashes; pink or oozy eyes; fever within the past 24 hours; vomiting within the past 24 hours; diarrhea within the past 24 hours.
Special Concerns and Special Needs
Do you have a special concern about your child (food allergies, custody, medical issues, etc.), or do you think your child may need additional support in the classroom (physical, emotional, social, etc.)? If so, please fill out a Special Concerns Form or a Classroom Care Plan and/or contact the pastor who oversees your child's grade.
FOR ANY QUESTIONS regarding children ages birth to 2 years,
email Lori Christy (lchristy@salemalliance.org)
FOR ANY QUESTIONS regarding children ages 3 to 4,
email Wendy Allan (wallan@salemalliance.org)