Early Childhood Programs

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We understand that little ones have a lot of energy and they learn best through play. So all of our early childhood classes are developmentally appropriate with lessons that engage the young mind and activities that help them learn. We also allow some structured playtime in each class to assist in peer friendship development and to ease transition away from parents. As with our nursery, we use a numbered tag check in system and pagers for security and safety. We offer Early Childhood (2 years-Kindergarten) classes during three weekend service times. 

Saturday Evening 6:00 PM

2 and 3 year olds enjoy age-appropriate curriculum just as the older children, but we open the classroom before the service starts. This allows parents to drop off individually before or during the service. Playtime is included in the lesson each week, which helps the children transition from parents.

4 year olds and kindergartners can remain with their parents for the first part of worship. You can fill out a claim tag for them before the service starts, then take them in with you to enjoy the music and beginning elements of the worship experience. After the children's message, they will be called out to join their teachers in class for the remainder of the time. We use a great curriculum that the children love! The lesson is presented in a fun, age-appropriate format, with teacher-lead activities, games and discussions to reinforce the message.

Sunday Morning 9:30 AM

Early childhood classes are available for children ages 2 to 5 years of age and Kindergarten.  Leaders in these groups use the "Hands-On Bible" curriculum to communicate the love of God and a simple message from the Bible. The lesson is presented in a fun, age-appropriate format, with teacher-lead activities, games and discussions to reinforce the message. The curriculum used at 9:30 AM is different from 11 AM so that children who stay for both services will benefit from each hour.

Sunday Morning 11:00 AM

Early childhood classes are available for children ages 2 to 5 years of age and Kindergarten.  Leaders in these groups use the "Worship Kids Style" curriculum to communicate the message. These classes have a video component as well as hands-on activities that reinforce the lesson. The curriculum used at 11 AM is different from 9:30 AM so that children who stay for both services will benefit from each hour.