Bishop’s Appeal: Education for the Central Conferences
This year, Northern Illinois United Methodists will be donating to one Bishop’s Appeal for two worthy recipients. The appeal for Education for the Central Conferences wi…
The Northern Illinois Conference is pleased to offer safe, nurturing, and reliable child care during Annual Conference, helping parents and caregivers participate fully in worship, learning, and connection.
Child Care for Annual Conference 2026 will be hosted by Schaumburg: Our Saviour's UMC in conjunction with Schaumburg: Our Redeemer's UMC. Children will enjoy meaningful, age-appropriate activities in a caring, faith-centered environment led by trained staff and volunteers. Advance registration is required, and space is limited
New for 2026, Child Care hours are extended over scheduled breaks, basic meals are provided, and the age range has been expanded to include children and youth up to 17. These updates are designed to better support families throughout the conference.
Child care will be available for children and youth during the following times:
- Sunday, June 14: 1 to 9 p.m.
- Monday, June 15: 8:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 16: 8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Our trained staff and volunteers provide age-appropriate activities in a safe, supervised, and welcoming environment.
We ask parents to note the times they need to pick up their children to honor our providers. Please be aware that to drop off or pick up your child on time, it may be necessary to miss a few minutes of sessions.
Cost:
- $20 per child per day
We are unable to pro-rate the cost for partial usage. - Total cost per family (3+ children) $60 per day or $180 total
- Optional: $15 per child – VBS T-Shirt from OSUMC - ends May 4
Ages:
- 1 year old to 17 years old
Locations:
- Our Saviour's UMC, 701 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg
Meals:
Meals and snacks will be provided for children in care, including:
- Sunday: Dinner
- Monday & Tuesday: Breakfast and Lunch
- Children who require special meals are welcome to bring their own food.
Registration will open on April 1 and will close on May 22 at 9 a.m.
*Note: There will be NO drop-in childcare available for anyone during any part of Annual Conference.
To ensure high quality childcare, you must register for each child on each day they will be in the care of our providers. This allows us to set appropriate staffing levels.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
- ALL childcare requests must be made before the conference by registering online and meeting the deadline.
- Only registered members of Annual Conference will be able to use Annual Conference Child Care.
- There are basic meals provided, but if a special meal is needed, parents are encouraged to bring it.
- For the safety of the children, they will only be able to be picked up by those listed on the registation form.
- Always have a cell phone with you during Annual Conference for emergency contact.
- Parents are responsible for providing any items their child may need, such as special snacks, diapers, bottles, formula, a change of clothes and any other essential items. Make sure all items are labeled with your child’s name.
- Providers will NOT administer medicine to any child.
- A code of conduct form/release form will need to be signed the first time you drop your child at child care.
- Safe sanctuary policies will be followed. The providers will complete Safe Sanctuary Training. Background checks will be done on providers.
- Krista Schalberg, OSUMC Family Ministries Director, and Melissa Bland, ORUMC, will supervise the sessions.
- If your child requires accommodations to support their independence during child care, please reach out to Krista Schalberg and Melissa Bland to discuss available options.
If childcare is a financial burden, please get in touch with Rev. Fabiola Grandon-Mayer to discuss your options.
Questions about child care can be directed to Krista Schalberg and Melissa Bland
If you need a mother's room or a private space to nurse/pump, please contact Ariel Alonso before Annual Conference.