Reopening of Preschool Ministry

Springdale and Pinnacle Hills Preschool Ministry are now open. We will begin to reopen Fayetteville Preschool Ministry, Sunday, August 16. Read below for more information about the precautions and procedures that we will be taking.

What new check-in procedures are going to happen?

Cross Preschool check-in process will be a touchless process done by a host team member before entering the preschool area. Free-standing kiosks will not be available for use.

What health precautions will be taken?

• Temperature checks with touchless thermometers will be required for all children, parents, and Dream Team before entering the preschool environment.
• All children, parents, and Dream Team will be offered hand sanitizer before entering.
• Only one parent or adult per child will be allowed inside the preschool area for check-in and check-out.

During the time your child is in Cross Preschool, children and staff will be required to wash their hands throughout the hour using warm running water and rubbing with soap for at least 20 seconds, when possible. Hand sanitizer will be used as an alternative.

What extra steps are you taking to disinfect and sanitize rooms?

Before Sundays

• During the week, each room will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. This includes all surfaces, toys, flooring, and bathrooms.

On Sundays

• On Sunday mornings, all cleaning procedures listed below will be carried out after each service to ensure all items are sanitized. We will also carry out this cleaning procedures during the service on an as needed basis.

Handwashing Policy

Dream Team will wash or sanitize their hands

• Upon entering the classroom.
• Before changing a diaper or helping a child in the restroom.
• After changing a diaper or helping a child in the restroom.
• After wiping or blowing noses.
• Volunteers will wear gloves while changing diapers.

Toy-Cleaning Procedure

• After each service hour clean all toys and surfaces with appropriate cleaner (Pursue), allow the spray to sit on the toys for 3 minutes, wipe clean with paper towels, and air-dry.
• Any toys that are placed in a child's mouth will be immediately and thoroughly cleaned.

How have maximum room capacities and ratios changed?

Our Preschool team has used CDC recommendations as a guide to maintain the appropriate maximums and ratios. As a result, we have decided to operate at lower capacity in order to ensure the health and safety of our children, families, and Dream Team.

What about social distancing with children?

We understand that children don't understand how to social distance. However, we are working to maintain safe distances in classrooms by using lower ratios.

There will be a limited number of children per group and room. We will also limit shared supplies. Children will be led to wash their hands or use hand sanitizer frequently. All craft materials will be provided in individual bags for preschoolers. There will be no large group at this time.

PHASE 3 | Reopening campus worship services at all four campuses. Resume with limited capacity / Begins Sunday, May 31

We will have 2 services at all Cross Church Campus locations: 9:30 and 11:00 am.

We are committed to providing a safe, touchless experience for people coming back to church. Here are the top 5 things you need to know about attending Cross Church during this phase:

1. Areas will be sanitized before, during, and after each service (bathrooms, door knobs, etc.).
2. You will be guided to a seat in a way that allows for appropriate distancing (face masks encouraged).
3. We will not be offering any preschool, children’s, student ministry, or on-campus small groups for the time being.
4. Socializing is encouraged in parking lots only.
5. We encourage those who are vulnerable, sick, or simply not comfortable coming back to continue to worship with us online at crosschurch.com/live.

Phase 4 | Full return to normal church services with all ministries resuming. / To Be Determined in Coming Weeks

This is the goal! We want to get to Phase 4 as quickly, wisely, and safely as possible. The date of this phase will be determined based upon future conditions related to COVID-19.

The Ramp to Reopening will be adjusted as needed based upon changing conditions. God has blessed Cross Church with a spiritual family of 7,000-8,000 people gathering each week across four campuses. Our primary goal is the health and safety of our church family as we seek to worship the Lord online and on campus. Thank you for loving, supporting, serving, and giving to Cross Church during this challenging season.

For more information about what we have been doing and how to stay involved with Cross Church during this time please visit crosschurch.com/health.