Woodlands offers childcare for ages 5 and under for any parent or guardian staying on-site to participate in a Bible study or class, personal Bible study, connecting with friends, completing work, or other Woodlands activities during the provided times.
Hours
Wednesday Mornings: 9 AM – 11:30 AM
Thursday Mornings: 9 AM – 11:30 AM
January 8th through May 15th. No childcare March 19-20.
Registration
All children must be registered for Midweek Childcare ahead of time.
If you are using childcare because you are participating in a Woodlands study, class, or event that has an adult registration, be sure to select “Attending and Need Childare” while registering yourself. Follow the link sent to you after you submit your own registration to register your child, submit your payment and provide an emergency contact.
If you are using childcare for personal on-site time such as working in the foyer, connecting with a friend, or personal Bible study, use this link to register your child.
If you need to cancel, or have questions about registration, contact the Midweek Childcare Coordinator, Sara Stanke, at sara@woodlandschurch.org.
Cost
$15 per session per child. If you have more than one child, additional children will by $7.50 per session. A session refers to a single Childcare morning. Sessions can be up to 2.5 hours of care. Your payment will show as the full amount for the entire semester at your time of registration, but you can also pay in incriments through the fall.
Our goal with Midweek Childcare is to continually help children and families faithfully follow Jesus in Christ-centered community. If the Midweek Childcare cost prohibits you from participating in a group or class, we do have scholarships available. Please reach out and we would be happy to help! Contact Sara Stanke, Midweek Childcare Coordinator at sara@woodlandschurch.org, or Keelea Chartrand, Director of Woodlands Kids at keelea@woodlandschurch.org.
Where
Our Nursery, which is located right next to the Coffee Hub. Children will be assigned to rooms based on age and childcare worker availability. Before you check into the class or group you will be attending, drop off your child in the nursery.
Children ages 3, 4 + 5 will have a structured time, including a Bible lesson, an activity, and classroom rotation, all within the Nursery wing.
Safety
All our childcare workers are fully vetted and screened, and we operate according to our Child Protection Policy.
When you drop your children off, you’ll check them into our computer system. It will print name tags and a pickup slip. You must have your pickup slip to enter the secure wing of the nurseries and to pick up your child.
If we have concerns or issues while your kids are with us, we will text you.
Sickness and Welfare Policy
If your kids are sick, or showing signs of sickness, including: fever, cough, or runny nose, please do not bring them to Midweek Childcare; our nursery workers have the right to graciously refuse children who are ill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drop off my kid and then leave to grab coffee, run errands, etc.?
No, you cannot drop off your child(ren) at Midweek Childcare and then leave the building. If your child is in Midweek Childcare, we are expecting you to be on-site at Woodlands at the event, class or group, utilizing the quiet space to read your Bible, meeting on campus with a friend, getting some work done, or participating in another activity in the building.
What if I sign up for Midweek Childcare, but then end up not using it?
If you initially intended to use Midweek Childcare, but your plans changed and your child(ren) did not attend, you can reach out to the Midweek Childcare Coordinator and we would be happy to either issue a refund of the childcare cost or apply it toward the next semester. This will not happen automatically. Refunds are possible if you missed more than half of your selected Midweek Childcare sessions.
What if I need Childcare last minute?
In order for your child(ren) to participate in Midweek Childcare, they MUST be registered ahead of time through the Midweek Childcare Registration process. This process is prompted at the time of an adult registration for an on-site Woodlands class, group or event that takes place during provided childcare times. If you did not sign up for childcare when you signed up for your event, but something changed later on, you can reach out to the Midweek Childcare Coordinator and see if there is room to add your child to the schedule. If there is, then you will be sent the link to sign up your child(ren) for Midweek Childcare. DO NOT show up and expect childcare the morning of. Any child participating in Midweek Childcare MUST be registered beforehand.
Which events will have Childcare?
Childcare is available for Woodlands on-site events that are happening on either Wednesday or Thursday mornings from 9:00-11:30 AM during the school year. If you are signing up for something that is either not on-site at Woodlands Church, or is during a time slot other than Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00-11:30 AM, there will not be an option for childcare. Any event that has the option of childcare will have a selection that says, “Parent (Need Childcare)”, versus “Standard”. If you have children five years old or younger that you would like childcare for during the event, then select “Parent (Need Childcare)”. This will still sign you up for your Event like normal, but it will also prompt an email response with the link to the Midweek Childcare Registration.
What if you need to get a hold of a parent during Midweek Childcare?
If we need to get a hold of a parent or guardian for any reason – whether your child is sick, severely misbehaving, injured, etc. – then we will send a pickup text to the phone number associated with your child’s Check-In (the number you used to check them in at dropoff). If we are unable to get a hold of you through text after three attempts, we may either come and find you in the building or contact the Emergency Contact you provided at signup to come for your child.
Contact Us
Sara Stanke
Midweek Childcare Coordinator