kidz

How is my child’s security ensured while on church campus?

You and your child will each receive a corresponding numbered security tag. You must present your portion of the tag to pick up your child—no exceptions. All of our volunteers are carefully trained and screened to ensure the safest environment possible.

Is childcare provided for all activities?

Childcare or age-group appropriate activities are provided for most church-wide functions and some small-group meetings. Most events will include this information at registration or within our verbal/written announcements. But always feel free to call the church office or email    to if you have any questions.

What age children are kept in the nursery?

At this time we keep the age birth – 2 years.

What is the drop-off and pick-up procedure for preschoolers?

Children are accepted into the classroom 15 minutes prior to the service and must be signed in (and given a security tag) by their parent or guardian. Children should be picked up immediately following the service unless contacted beforehand. Children will only be released to the parent or guardian with the matching security tag in hand.

What is your wellness policy?

Out of consideration for everyone on campus, children who show signs or symptoms of a fever or any other contagious diseases will be sent home.

Is there any information I need to provide to church staff or personnel on our first visit?

We ask for basic information for each child who attends for the first time. This will help us place them in the right spot and also give us parent/guardian information should we need you in during the service.

Can you administer medication to my child?

No medications will be given due to fevers or infectious illnesses.

Tips & Reminders

Please label all of your children’s belongings. We discourage parents from allowing their children to bring their own toys into class with them, as it is easy for them to be misplaced or forgotten.

Is childcare provided for all activities?

Childcare or age-group appropriate activities are provided for most church-wide functions and some small-group meetings. Most events will include this information at registration or within our verbal/written announcements. But always feel free to call the church office or email    to if you have any questions.

What is your teacher-to-child ratio in class?

The teacher-to-child ratio depends on the age of the children. However, there will never be fewer than two workers in a classroom.

What is the drop-off and pick-up procedure for 1st-6th Graders?

Children are accepted into the classroom 15 minutes prior to the service. 

What age children can participate in HBC Kidz ministry activities?

Present 1st grade – just completed 6th grade

Why is my child in a class with children a year younger than him/her?

Hillcrest Kidz Programs follow the same policy on promotion as the Enterprise City Schools. Children must be 2, 3, 4, 5, etc. on or before September 1st before they may advance to the next class.

Can you administer medication to my child?

No medications will be given due to fevers or infectious illnesses.

How do I volunteer to work with preschoolers/children?

Each volunteer goes through a screening process and background check. Please call the church office at (334) 347-2516 and ask for the children’s director to begin that process.

What requirements do you have for volunteers?

• Volunteers must be members of Hillcrest Baptist Church.
• Volunteers must be willing to submit to a criminal background check.
• Volunteers should be committed to the visions, mission, and ministries of Hillcrest Baptist Church.
• Volunteers will attend a meeting/training with the Director of the HBC Kidz Ministry.

Are the nursery workers volunteers or paid staff?

We have both paid workers and volunteers that have been vetted carefully, including background checks and training.

What curriculum is used in Sunday School?

Visit our Hillcrest Kidz page for the current materials being used.