COVID-19 Re-opening Plan
PARENT AND VOLUNTEER EDITION
The Children’s Ministry at New Harvest strives for excellence in all we do; reopening has been a product of much prayer. The staff of New Harvest has been working diligently to create an environment that is safe for everyone. We want to use the knowledge that God has given us, and err on the side of caution so that we do not needlessly expose anyone to the virus.
**Wellness Policy**
In order to protect everyone to the best of our ability, if you or any person in your household are experiencing the following symptoms, we ask that you please refrain from attending the on-campus services.
COVID-19 symptoms can include:
- fever of 100.4 or greater - headache
- chills - muscle or body aches
- cough - congestion or runny nose
- nausea or vomiting - diarrhea
- sore throat - fatigue
- shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- new loss of taste or smell
If you or someone in your family are experiencing any symptoms listed above we ask that you and your family view the Livestream provided by Pearland New Harvest at home digitally, and not in person until the symptoms have subsided for 14 days or you have a negative Covid test result.
**Kidz Korner Service Times**
The Kidz Korner will hold services for children ages birth – 5th grade during the 10am service. There will be a pre-registration link on our website for you to reserve your child’s spot for EACH Sunday.
**Kidz Korner Room Capacity**
In order to maintain social distancing protocols, we have downsized our maximum capacity for each room. Please note that these limits are set by church staff and will be adhered to for the health and well-being of all involved.
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
Seedlings (Birth-1yr.) 2 children 3 children Fully open
Sprouts (1yr. – 2yr.) 4 children 6 children Fully open
Bloomers (3yr. – 4yr.) 5 children 8 children Fully open
KlubHouse (K – 4th grade) 10 children 15 children Fully open
*Phase progression is contingent on the capability of containing the spread of Covid-19 and the availability of more volunteers.
**Pre-Registration**
With the limited available spots within the Kidz Korner, each child will have to be pre-registered for EACH Sunday. The link for pre-registration will go LIVE each Wednesday afternoon before the coordinating Sunday being registered for. The link can be found on our website, www.pearlandnewharvest.org, at the top of the Kidz Korner page. If your child is not pre-registered, your child will not be guaranteed a spot in the Kidz Korner.
**Check-In Policy**
Upon entry into the building, each family that has been pre-registered must check-in at the Kidz Korner check-in desk. Please socially distance according to the floor markers in front of the check-in desk.
Each child will have a temperature check before being entered into the check-in system. Any parent that is going to enter the Kidz Korner area must also have a temperature check and is highly recommended to wear a face mask covering the mouth and nose. If any of the family being registered has a temperature of 100.4 or greater the entire family will be asked to refrain from entering the Kidz Korner area.
Each child that has passed the temperature check will receive a sticker with the parent(s) receiving the coordinating parent sticker. For our KlubHouse kids, we ask that parents refrain from walking in with the children. We also highly recommend
(but not require) that the kids in the KlubHouse area wear a mask for the duration of the service. This is great practice for the upcoming school year. For our Bloomers/Sprouts/Seedling kids, we ask that only 1 parent walk the child(ren) in to the Kidz Korner area. Upon completion of the check-in process, the volunteer at check-in will radio to the classrooms that will be receiving children.
To limit the number of people in the Kidz Korner hallway only one family at a time will be allowed through the doors. When the child(ren) are in the classroom and the parent has exited the Kidz Korner area another family will be allowed to enter. Please be
patient with volunteers and other parents as we work through this process together.
**Social Distancing within the Classrooms**
Social distancing with children of any age is difficult but with other safeguards in place, the children and volunteers are more likely to stay healthy. Below are details of the measures being taken for each classroom:
*Seedlings [Birth – 1yr]
-Removal of all plush/porous toys
-Removal of all blankets and sheets
+The crib will be lined with a plastic mattress cover that can be thoroughly
sanitized after each use. Any child using the crib will be placed on a
blanket brought from home and then the crib will be sanitized.
-Shoe covers will be mandated for all who enter.
-Masks will be worn by volunteers at all times. Parents that enter the Kidz Korner
are highly recommended to wear a face mask covering the mouth and nose.
-Disinfecting of all highly touched surfaces will take place before and after
service.
*Sprouts [1yr – 2yr]
-Removal of all plush/porous toys.
-Removal of all Legos or other small (hard to sanitize) toys.
-Shoe covers will be mandated for all who enter.
-Shoes of all children will be removed, placed in a Ziploc bag with their name on
it, and then placed in the child’s bag.
- Masks will be worn by volunteers at all times. Parents that enter the Kidz Korner
are highly recommended to wear a face mask covering the mouth and nose.
-Disinfecting of all highly touched surfaces will take place before and after
service.
*Bloomers [3yr – 4yr]
-Removal of all plush/porous toys.
-Removal of all Legos or other small (hard to sanitize) toys.
- Masks will be worn by volunteers at all times. Parents that enter the Kidz
Korner are highly recommended to wear a face mask covering the mouth and
nose.
-Disinfecting of all highly touched surfaces will take place before and after
service.
-Volunteers will remind children to not hug or touch others.
-Volunteers will take each child upon entry into the classroom and wash their
hands thoroughly. This process should be repeated every 20 minutes for
volunteers and children.
*KlubHouse [Kindergarten – 5th grade]
-Removal of all rugs.
-Each child will be socially distanced by staying in an assigned square (using
painters tape). If a child needs to leave the assigned square he/she must have
permission from the volunteer. Within the square will be the necessary items
(using plastic TV trays) for the day to limit exposure to others.
- Masks will be worn by volunteers at all times. Parents that enter the Kidz Korner
are highly recommended to wear a face mask covering the mouth and nose.
-All KlubHouse children are highly encouraged (not required) to wear face masks
for the duration of the class. This is great practice for the upcoming school year.
-Disinfecting of all highly touched surfaces will take place before and after
service.
-Volunteers will remind children to not hug or touch others.
-Volunteers will have each child upon entry into the classroom wash their
hands thoroughly. This process should be repeated every 20 minutes for
volunteers and children.
**Check-Out Policy**
The parent picking the child(ren) up must present the sticker to the Kidz Korner volunteer at the desk. The volunteer will then radio to the classrooms.
-If the child is coming from the KlubHouse area, the child can exit the Kidz Korner
area.
-If the child is coming from the Seedlings/Sprouts/Bloomers area, the parent has
the option of walking into the Kidz Korner area and picking up the child.
To limit the number of people in the Kidz Korner hallway only one family at a time will be allowed through the doors at a time. When the entire family has exited the Kidz Korner area another family will be allowed to enter and pick up the child(ren). Please remember that patience is needed during pick up.
COVID-19 Health Screening Questionnaire
1. Within the last 14 days, have you or anyone in your household experienced any of the following symptoms:
- fever of 100.4 or greater
- chills
- cough
- shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- fatigue
- muscle or body aches
- headache
- new loss of taste or smell
- sore throat
- congestion or runny nose
- nausea or vomiting
- diarrhea
2. Within the last 14 days, have you or any one in your household been exposed to COVID-19?
3. Are you willing to let the Kidz Korner team administer a temperature check on any person entering the Kidz Korner area?
KlubHouse parents only:
Is your child going to be wearing a face mask today? [A small circular sticker will be placed on the child’s name badge denoting to the teacher that this child must wear a mask for the duration of the class.]
BELOW ARE THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS.
**Church-Wide Volunteer Guidelines**
The staff of New Harvest has been working diligently to create an environment that is safe for everyone. We want to use the knowledge that God has given us, and err on the side of caution so that we do not needlessly expose anyone to the virus.
COVID-19 symptoms can include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.
In order to protect everyone to the best of our ability we are updating our policy on exposure and actual positive results regarding the COVID-19 virus.
The policy applies to all volunteers and staff and is as follows:
1. If you are experiencing any COVID-19 related symptoms or feel sick or have been exposed to someone who has symptoms of COVID-19, please let leadership know and STAY AT HOME.
2. If you are onsite, please continue washing hands, social distancing and using masks (when applicable).
3. If you are sick, have symptoms of COVID-19, or have been exposed to someone who has symptoms of COVID-19, we recommend that you be tested prior to returning to the church campus.
4. If you experience or have been in contact with someone who has displayed COVID-19 symptoms please notify your ministry leader as soon as possible. The ministry leader will contact the Campus Pastor.
5. The Campus Pastor will notify you of the required step to take before returning to the church campus.
6. We ask that you be totally forthcoming through the recovery and quarantine process. Your cooperation is essential to make this policy successful.
***This policy will be updated as CDC recommendations and guidelines change.***
**Kidz Korner Volunteer Policy**
-Please abide by the church-wide volunteer policy. If you feel sick or have been exposed, please notify the Kidz Korner Director immediately.
-Every volunteer will be required to wear a mask until further notice.
-Each volunteer must stay in their assigned room. This will allow for correct tracing if a positive case is confirmed.
-Please read over the parent policies. In order for us to work as a team, we must know the ins and outs of the parent policies along with our volunteer policies.
Classroom duties:
On top of teaching a lesson (Bloomers/Klubhouse rooms) each teacher will need to do the following as directed:
-In the Seedlings and Sprouts rooms, shoe covers must be worn at all times. For the children entering those rooms, shoes must be taken off prior to entry, placed in a Ziploc bag with their name on it, and then placed in the child’s bag.
-When any child enters your classroom, have them wash their hands thoroughly. This process must be repeated every 20 minutes. If a child sneezes/coughs/touches their bodily fluid, they must wash their hands.
-KLUBHOUSE ONLY… if a child has a small colored circle on their name tag sticker, it denotes that this parent wants their child to wear a mask for the duration of the class. Please make sure that the child wears the mask properly according to the parents’ wishes.
-Radios will be in every classroom. If you need assistance, please radio Audra.
-If you or a child in your care begins to exhibit signs/symptoms of any illness, please notify Audra immediately via radio.
The Children’s Ministry at New Harvest strives for excellence in all we do; reopening has been a product of much prayer. The staff of New Harvest has been working diligently to create an environment that is safe for everyone. We want to use the knowledge that God has given us, and err on the side of caution so that we do not needlessly expose anyone to the virus.
**Wellness Policy**
In order to protect everyone to the best of our ability, if you or any person in your household are experiencing the following symptoms, we ask that you please refrain from attending the on-campus services.
COVID-19 symptoms can include:
- fever of 100.4 or greater - headache
- chills - muscle or body aches
- cough - congestion or runny nose
- nausea or vomiting - diarrhea
- sore throat - fatigue
- shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- new loss of taste or smell
If you or someone in your family are experiencing any symptoms listed above we ask that you and your family view the Livestream provided by Pearland New Harvest at home digitally, and not in person until the symptoms have subsided for 14 days or you have a negative Covid test result.
**Kidz Korner Service Times**
The Kidz Korner will hold services for children ages birth – 5th grade during the 10am service. There will be a pre-registration link on our website for you to reserve your child’s spot for EACH Sunday.
**Kidz Korner Room Capacity**
In order to maintain social distancing protocols, we have downsized our maximum capacity for each room. Please note that these limits are set by church staff and will be adhered to for the health and well-being of all involved.
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
Seedlings (Birth-1yr.) 2 children 3 children Fully open
Sprouts (1yr. – 2yr.) 4 children 6 children Fully open
Bloomers (3yr. – 4yr.) 5 children 8 children Fully open
KlubHouse (K – 4th grade) 10 children 15 children Fully open
*Phase progression is contingent on the capability of containing the spread of Covid-19 and the availability of more volunteers.
**Pre-Registration**
With the limited available spots within the Kidz Korner, each child will have to be pre-registered for EACH Sunday. The link for pre-registration will go LIVE each Wednesday afternoon before the coordinating Sunday being registered for. The link can be found on our website, www.pearlandnewharvest.org, at the top of the Kidz Korner page. If your child is not pre-registered, your child will not be guaranteed a spot in the Kidz Korner.
**Check-In Policy**
Upon entry into the building, each family that has been pre-registered must check-in at the Kidz Korner check-in desk. Please socially distance according to the floor markers in front of the check-in desk.
Each child will have a temperature check before being entered into the check-in system. Any parent that is going to enter the Kidz Korner area must also have a temperature check and is highly recommended to wear a face mask covering the mouth and nose. If any of the family being registered has a temperature of 100.4 or greater the entire family will be asked to refrain from entering the Kidz Korner area.
Each child that has passed the temperature check will receive a sticker with the parent(s) receiving the coordinating parent sticker. For our KlubHouse kids, we ask that parents refrain from walking in with the children. We also highly recommend
(but not require) that the kids in the KlubHouse area wear a mask for the duration of the service. This is great practice for the upcoming school year. For our Bloomers/Sprouts/Seedling kids, we ask that only 1 parent walk the child(ren) in to the Kidz Korner area. Upon completion of the check-in process, the volunteer at check-in will radio to the classrooms that will be receiving children.
To limit the number of people in the Kidz Korner hallway only one family at a time will be allowed through the doors. When the child(ren) are in the classroom and the parent has exited the Kidz Korner area another family will be allowed to enter. Please be
patient with volunteers and other parents as we work through this process together.
**Social Distancing within the Classrooms**
Social distancing with children of any age is difficult but with other safeguards in place, the children and volunteers are more likely to stay healthy. Below are details of the measures being taken for each classroom:
*Seedlings [Birth – 1yr]
-Removal of all plush/porous toys
-Removal of all blankets and sheets
+The crib will be lined with a plastic mattress cover that can be thoroughly
sanitized after each use. Any child using the crib will be placed on a
blanket brought from home and then the crib will be sanitized.
-Shoe covers will be mandated for all who enter.
-Masks will be worn by volunteers at all times. Parents that enter the Kidz Korner
are highly recommended to wear a face mask covering the mouth and nose.
-Disinfecting of all highly touched surfaces will take place before and after
service.
*Sprouts [1yr – 2yr]
-Removal of all plush/porous toys.
-Removal of all Legos or other small (hard to sanitize) toys.
-Shoe covers will be mandated for all who enter.
-Shoes of all children will be removed, placed in a Ziploc bag with their name on
it, and then placed in the child’s bag.
- Masks will be worn by volunteers at all times. Parents that enter the Kidz Korner
are highly recommended to wear a face mask covering the mouth and nose.
-Disinfecting of all highly touched surfaces will take place before and after
service.
*Bloomers [3yr – 4yr]
-Removal of all plush/porous toys.
-Removal of all Legos or other small (hard to sanitize) toys.
- Masks will be worn by volunteers at all times. Parents that enter the Kidz
Korner are highly recommended to wear a face mask covering the mouth and
nose.
-Disinfecting of all highly touched surfaces will take place before and after
service.
-Volunteers will remind children to not hug or touch others.
-Volunteers will take each child upon entry into the classroom and wash their
hands thoroughly. This process should be repeated every 20 minutes for
volunteers and children.
*KlubHouse [Kindergarten – 5th grade]
-Removal of all rugs.
-Each child will be socially distanced by staying in an assigned square (using
painters tape). If a child needs to leave the assigned square he/she must have
permission from the volunteer. Within the square will be the necessary items
(using plastic TV trays) for the day to limit exposure to others.
- Masks will be worn by volunteers at all times. Parents that enter the Kidz Korner
are highly recommended to wear a face mask covering the mouth and nose.
-All KlubHouse children are highly encouraged (not required) to wear face masks
for the duration of the class. This is great practice for the upcoming school year.
-Disinfecting of all highly touched surfaces will take place before and after
service.
-Volunteers will remind children to not hug or touch others.
-Volunteers will have each child upon entry into the classroom wash their
hands thoroughly. This process should be repeated every 20 minutes for
volunteers and children.
**Check-Out Policy**
The parent picking the child(ren) up must present the sticker to the Kidz Korner volunteer at the desk. The volunteer will then radio to the classrooms.
-If the child is coming from the KlubHouse area, the child can exit the Kidz Korner
area.
-If the child is coming from the Seedlings/Sprouts/Bloomers area, the parent has
the option of walking into the Kidz Korner area and picking up the child.
To limit the number of people in the Kidz Korner hallway only one family at a time will be allowed through the doors at a time. When the entire family has exited the Kidz Korner area another family will be allowed to enter and pick up the child(ren). Please remember that patience is needed during pick up.
COVID-19 Health Screening Questionnaire
1. Within the last 14 days, have you or anyone in your household experienced any of the following symptoms:
- fever of 100.4 or greater
- chills
- cough
- shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- fatigue
- muscle or body aches
- headache
- new loss of taste or smell
- sore throat
- congestion or runny nose
- nausea or vomiting
- diarrhea
2. Within the last 14 days, have you or any one in your household been exposed to COVID-19?
3. Are you willing to let the Kidz Korner team administer a temperature check on any person entering the Kidz Korner area?
KlubHouse parents only:
Is your child going to be wearing a face mask today? [A small circular sticker will be placed on the child’s name badge denoting to the teacher that this child must wear a mask for the duration of the class.]
BELOW ARE THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS.
**Church-Wide Volunteer Guidelines**
The staff of New Harvest has been working diligently to create an environment that is safe for everyone. We want to use the knowledge that God has given us, and err on the side of caution so that we do not needlessly expose anyone to the virus.
COVID-19 symptoms can include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.
In order to protect everyone to the best of our ability we are updating our policy on exposure and actual positive results regarding the COVID-19 virus.
The policy applies to all volunteers and staff and is as follows:
1. If you are experiencing any COVID-19 related symptoms or feel sick or have been exposed to someone who has symptoms of COVID-19, please let leadership know and STAY AT HOME.
2. If you are onsite, please continue washing hands, social distancing and using masks (when applicable).
3. If you are sick, have symptoms of COVID-19, or have been exposed to someone who has symptoms of COVID-19, we recommend that you be tested prior to returning to the church campus.
4. If you experience or have been in contact with someone who has displayed COVID-19 symptoms please notify your ministry leader as soon as possible. The ministry leader will contact the Campus Pastor.
5. The Campus Pastor will notify you of the required step to take before returning to the church campus.
6. We ask that you be totally forthcoming through the recovery and quarantine process. Your cooperation is essential to make this policy successful.
***This policy will be updated as CDC recommendations and guidelines change.***
**Kidz Korner Volunteer Policy**
-Please abide by the church-wide volunteer policy. If you feel sick or have been exposed, please notify the Kidz Korner Director immediately.
-Every volunteer will be required to wear a mask until further notice.
-Each volunteer must stay in their assigned room. This will allow for correct tracing if a positive case is confirmed.
-Please read over the parent policies. In order for us to work as a team, we must know the ins and outs of the parent policies along with our volunteer policies.
Classroom duties:
On top of teaching a lesson (Bloomers/Klubhouse rooms) each teacher will need to do the following as directed:
-In the Seedlings and Sprouts rooms, shoe covers must be worn at all times. For the children entering those rooms, shoes must be taken off prior to entry, placed in a Ziploc bag with their name on it, and then placed in the child’s bag.
-When any child enters your classroom, have them wash their hands thoroughly. This process must be repeated every 20 minutes. If a child sneezes/coughs/touches their bodily fluid, they must wash their hands.
-KLUBHOUSE ONLY… if a child has a small colored circle on their name tag sticker, it denotes that this parent wants their child to wear a mask for the duration of the class. Please make sure that the child wears the mask properly according to the parents’ wishes.
-Radios will be in every classroom. If you need assistance, please radio Audra.
-If you or a child in your care begins to exhibit signs/symptoms of any illness, please notify Audra immediately via radio.