Best Practices for Kids Ministry Security

Keep the children in your church safe. Implementing secure check-in and check-out procedures that parents trust.

The Secure Check-Out Process

In a world where security is top of mind for parents, a digital check-in system isn't a luxury—it's a necessity. It tells new families "We take your child's safety seriously."

• Provides accurately printed name tags
• Ensures only authorized guardians can pick up children
• Eliminates illegible handwriting on sign-in sheets

Allergy & Medical Alerts

You don't need expensive kiosks anymore. Modern systems run on iPads or tablets you can buy anywhere. The software does the heavy lifting.

• Look for cloud-based software (works anywhere)
• Ensure it supports label printing
• Self-check-in options speed up lines

Volunteer Screening

Your check-in station is often the first interaction a family has inside your building. Make it count.

• Position it clearly near the entrance
• Have friendly volunteers ready to assist
• Designate a separate line for first-time guests

Emergency Procedures

The best system in the world fails if your team doesn't know how to use it. Invest time in training.

• Role-play common scenarios (printer jam, lost tag)
• Train on security protocols, not just software
• empower volunteers to solve problems