These guidelines have been established to allow our children to play, learn, and grow in a healthy and safe environment.  We ask that you take these guidelines to heart.  Most of the below is common sense, however, it is written here to avoid any later confusion. 

1. Participation in a playgroup is available to all MOMS Club members who are current on their dues and have signed a liability release information sheet.
2. Each playgroup will have a Playgroup Leader, who will maintain periodic contact with the Playgroup Coordinator.
3. Playgroups may choose the day & time of their playgroup meetings for their convenience, to be limited by (1) Playgroups must be held during the day, and (2) Playgroups should not conflict with the monthly business meeting and weekly activities and park days.
4. Each member is required to host a play date by rotation and she may pick the desired location, whether it's at her home, park, or some other safe place for moms and children to meet.
5. Children may not attend playgroup meetings when they have a fever, pink eye, cold and/or runny nose, infections in which they started antibiotics, or any rash unless a diagnosed by a doctor as insignificant.
6. Siblings of children in the playgroups are welcome and cannot be excluded or denied.
7. Moms are expected to supervise their own children adequately through the duration of the play date.
8. It is the responsibility of the parent to discipline their child. Behavior that is threatening to the other children (hitting, kicking, biting, verbally abusive) will not be allowed. If children are continually disruptive, they may not attend any playgroup meetings until the disruptive behavior has ceased. Also, children may not be allowed to stand, climb, or jump from any furniture, stairs, or railings.
9. The indoor area in which the children play must be structurally safe (free from remolding, lead paint, etc.). The indoor are must be sanitary (free from dirt, clutter, odors, etc.).
10. If the children play outdoors, all play equipment must be age appropriate and in good working order. A pool must be fenced or supervised at all times. There should be no pet feces in children's play areas.
11. Pets should be kept away from children during playgroup time.
12. If there are firearms in the house, they must be locked and away from children's play area.
13. Playgroups will not permit alcohol or smoking (either indoors or outdoors).
14. If any participant notices an unsafe condition, it is their duty and responsibility to alert the hostess and/or the Playgroup Leader immediately.
15. Parents and their children (if old enough) are expected to help pick up toys, etc. before they leave. If your child damages something, it is your responsibility to offer to repair it or replace it.
16. Breastfeeding will be supported at playgroups.
17. Any playgroup member not comfortable with their playgroup may request a change of playgroup by contacting the Playgroup Coordinator.

Last modified on 10-18-2005                      MOMS Club does not endorse any advertisers