Kids LOVE the Vineyard
And the feeling is MUTUAL! Every Sunday, our classrooms are filled with all kinds of kids. And we don’t just provide childcare so adults can go to church…
Kids experience God in safe, creative environments designed for each age group. Our motto is “Way to Go!” because it describes what we’re doing: We are showing kids that Jesus is the “Way to Go” (John 14:6) and We are encouraging them, “Way to Go!” Our Vineyard Kids teams partner with parents so that kids of all ages and abilities can experience God’s love and learn biblical truth. Ask them what they learned… and be ready to engage with them.
CHECK IN PROCESS
Children are welcomed into the classrooms 15 minutes prior to all services and must be checked in by a parent or guardian. Our friendly volunteers will be available at the check-in station in the lobby to help you print an ID sticker for your child, and one for you to hold onto that matches the unique number on your child’s sticker.
To check your child out of class when you’re finished worshiping, please allow us to verify that your stickers match. For security reasons, we ask that parents do not enter classrooms, but remain at the door until your child is dismissed to you.
Downloading our Church Center App can make this process faster and easier!
NURSERY & TODDLER: Ages 0-2
We’re delighted to have newborns through age 2 join us in the Gray Room! It’s designed to be safe & engaging for your little one. We have lots of age-appropriate toys, soothing videos, and loving arms. We want babies and toddlers to experience the love of God every moment they’re with us. Our goal is to teach them: God loves me, God made me, and God created all things.
We serve gluten-free rice chex cereal and water during class. You may bring a labeled sippy cup with water or juice, but milk is not permitted in class due to allergies. At check in you will have the opportunity to print an ID sticker for your diaper bag so we know which is yours. When you drop your child off at the Gray Room, please let us know about special instructions and when your baby needs to eat.
PRESCHOOL: Ages 3-4
Preschoolers sure are busy, and we like to keep them that way! We have a committed team of teachers that provide a fun and structured learning environment. Kids learn how to trust and follow God through Bible stories, scripture memory verses, songs, activities, and video curriculum that they love!
We serve gluten-free rice chex cereal and water during class. You may bring a labeled sippy cup with water or juice, but milk is not permitted in class due to allergies. If you have any special instructions, such as potty-training or learning style tips, please let us know when you drop your child off at the Blue Room.
PRE-K: Ages 4-5
Preschoolers sure are busy, and we like to keep them that way! We have a committed team of teachers that provide a fun and structured learning environment. Kids learn how to trust and follow God through Bible stories, scripture memory verses, songs, activities, and video curriculum that they love!
If you have any special instructions, please let us know when you drop your child off at the Yellow Room.
LOWER ELEMENTARY: Kindergarten – 1st Grade
We created an action-packed class for early elementary kids that’s always moving and constantly learning. Our teachers use many different methods to speak to all learning styles.
We’ll learn the gospel and Bible truths through lessons, stories, skits, crafts, and games. Each Sunday, kids participate in worship, a large-group lesson, and small group time.
UPPER ELEMENTARY: 2nd Grade – 3rd Grade
We created an action-packed class for elementary kids that’s always moving and constantly learning. Our teachers use many different methods to speak to all learning styles.
We’ll learn the gospel and Bible truths through lessons, stories, skits, crafts, and games. Each Sunday, kids participate in worship, a large-group lesson, and small group time.
KIDS WORSHIP: Ages 3+
RESOURCES PAGE
We’ve put together a page full of easy-to-access resources from our Elementary worship and teachings. There are videos, links to online resources, downloadable activities and more! We will regularly update this page to stay up-to-date with our current teaching series, while also keeping an archive of past resources.
Click here to access them anytime!
FAQS for Parents
In order to ensure the safety and security of all kids at the Vineyard, parents or guardians need to register kids before they attend class for the first time. You’ll probably want to plan about 10 extra minutes to visit the kids registration station in the lobby and complete the one-time registration for each child.
After the first time, you’ll be able to simply print an ID sticker for your child, and one for you to hold onto that matches the unique number on your child’s sticker.
Downloading our Church Center App can make this process faster and easier!
If you are needed at any time during the service, we will send a text message to the phone number(s) listed on your child’s Planning Center profile, which you provided when you registered. Please keep your phone available, but on silent or vibrate, during the service and go to your child’s classroom promptly if you receive a message from us.
To protect your baby’s skin, we want to use your diaper products. Please be sure to stock your bag with diapers, wipes, and burp cloths.
When you check in, you will have the opportunity to print an ID sticker for your bag, so we don’t mix them up!
We have first aid kits in all of our rooms and many of our volunteers are CPR certified.
When you register your kids, please indicate all food allergies.
When you drop your child off at the Gray Room for Nursery, please indicate when you expect your baby to eat and include any special instructions we’ll need to know.
Toddlers may bring a labeled sippy cup with water or juice, but milk is not permitted in the class due to allergies. We serve our kids gluten-free rice chex cereal, water, and occasionally give smarties and dum-dum suckers.
Kids in the nursery, toddler, and preschool classrooms are promoted to the next class around their birthday, according to their age. The transition from nursery to toddler is left to parents’ discretion and could happen from 12+ months. Make the move when you feel your child is a confident walker and is ready to move up.
Elementary aged students are promoted to the next class at the end of the school year.