Northview Church places a high value on the family and on appropriate work/family balance. In addition, we understand that, as a church, our facility and culture are conducive to the participation of staff members’ families in day-to-day ministry. However, it is also important to ensure that our work environment is as safe as possible, and that visiting children are not disruptive to others.
The workplace is not to be used in lieu of childcare. In the interest of avoiding distractions to staff, minimizing liability and decreasing the risk of harm to children, staff members are asked to comply with the following guidelines concerning children in the workplace.
In general, it is inappropriate for minor children and other minor relatives or dependents of employees to be in the church building during business hours. If bringing a child into the work environment is unavoidable, the employee should contact their supervisor as soon as possible to obtain permission to have the child accompany the employee. In these emergency situations, staff members are asked to respect the following guidelines.
- Children with illnesses should not be brought into the workplace.
- Children should generally not be in the workplace for longer than one hour and must be under the direct supervision of their parent or guardian at all times. Children should not be unsupervised and may not be sent to play in the kids’ wing, student center, classrooms, Capstone or other locations outside the parent’s immediate workspace.
- Children should not be present for team or staff meetings.
- Children may not touch or play with Northview computers, phones, copiers or other office equipment.
- The age of the child should be considered by both staff members and supervisors in determining the appropriateness of the visit and length of stay.
This policy in no way prohibits the children or other family members of our staff from being in the facility during church sponsored events, family-invited staff events or from visiting a parent or guardian for lunch.