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Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14

We would like to welcome you and the youngest members of your family to Hayes Barton United Methodist Church! We are here to assist you by caring for your children from ages birth through 4 years. The nursery is located in the Preschool wing of our building. As you enter the church building from the Reid Street parking lot, take an immediate right and enter the Preschool department.

Map of the first floor

ImageThe Nursery Committee volunteer will greet you and your family and assist you in determining which classroom is appropriate for your child. There are three rooms in our department: an Infant Room, a Crawler Room, and a Toddler Room. Keep in mind that the children in the toddler room are quite active and walk independently. The Nursery will provide an electronic pager in case you are needed during services. The staff will invite your child in and receive their belongings at the classroom door.

The HBUMC Nursery is blessed with an experienced staff and group of outstanding parent volunteers. Sunday nursery hours are from 8:20 a.m. until the conclusion of our 11:00 a.m. service. All of our nursery employees and some of our parent volunteers have been trained and certified to administer infant and child CPR.

Please send a clearly labeled spill-proof cup and diaper bag. Be sure to alert the staff to any allergies that your child may have. Animal crackers or Cheerios are often served in the Crawler and Toddler rooms for snack time.

Sunday School classes are available for children age 2 (as of August 31) through kindergarten. Dedicated teachers coordinate age-appropriate activities and projects which encourage participation with an emphasis on God’s love for all of His children. Please be sure to sign children in to their classrooms with the teachers.

ImageEach Sunday, children ages 2 years through kindergarten may enjoy “extended session” from 11:00 a.m. until the conclusion of the service. Four and five-year olds are welcome to attend the worship service, participate in “Time with Young Disciples” and return to the Preschool area with a coordinator to attend “extended session.” Fun activities, play time and Bible stories await them.

HBUMC is dedicated to the safety and well-being of your child. We place great emphasis on their development and spiritual growth. We look forward to getting to know your family and caring for your child as you worship at Hayes Barton UMC.