Here at The Connection, we think kids are incredible! They bring new eyes, open hearts, and excitement to everything they do. When you bring your child to our church, you can be assured that we will take the utmost care of them from check in to check out! If you have children that are 5th grade and younger, the greeters will show you where to check them in.
We use an online check in process through Planning Center Online systems that will print out a personalized sticker for your child (allergies or special needs can be listed), and a coded sticker for you to hold on to until check out time. Check in opens at 9:30am, and ends at 10:15am. If you are new to the check in system, one of our team members will gladly help you log in and get your child ready and checked in. The tag you receive you will keep for check out. It is our safety check of knowing that each child is going to the appropriate adult. At the end of the service, check-out will be required using the matching coded tag you received.
Children, infants to 4 years old, will be checked in to the Connection Kids wing for the entire service. Caretakers are on site and ready for kids by 9:30 am. The claim tag received at check-in will be needed for the return of the child to parent or guardian at the end of the service. Please do this within 10 minutes following the end of service to honor the caretakers as they clean up from a fun and exciting morning with your child(ren).
Children of any age are always welcome in the worship service with their families if you choose to keep them with you!
INFANTS & BABIES NURSERY: We have a nursery reserved for babies 24 months and under. Infants to preschool ages will be checked in and cared for during the whole time. After check in, your baby will be cared for in a safe environment in the nursery. Nursing moms, with the matching coded sticker, will be able to come and nurse as needed. The same sticker will be needed by either parent to come in and change the infant's diaper. At the end of the service, check-out will be required for safety using the matching coded tag you received.
Nursery (Infants – 24 months)
Clean and sensory colorful nursery for infants through 30 months old
Diaper changing station
Hand washing sink station
Background checked staff
Quiet and private Infant Nursing/Feeding/Napping room with personal changing table and crib
TODDLERS & PRESCHOOL CLASS: We know that little ones need a safe place to play as they explore and learn about their world. We have a preschool classroom in our Connection Kid's wing that is reserved for children 2 years old through Pre-Kindergarten, or age 4. After check in, your toddler will enjoy play time, a simple lesson, and/or a craft that opens their hearts to learning God's word with stories that will help them grow their faith. At the end of service, check-out will be required using the matching coded tag you received.
Pre-K (ages 2 years to 4 years)
Clean, contained classroom equipped for learning and play
Restroom access accompanied by caretaker
Diaper changing station
Hand washing sink station
Simple Bible lesson with healthy snack and creative crafts
Outside play area
Background checked staff
CONNECTION KIDS CHURCH: Grades K through 5 will need to be checked in by a parent at the entry station in the Connection Kids wing and receive a name badge and parent claim ticket. Children, grades K through 5, will then accompany their parents to the main church service. Kids will be dismissed from the church service following the worship through song part of the service by one of the pastors and will be accompanied by a Connection Kids caretaker to the Connection Kids wing. During Connection Kids Church, the kids start with a few fun action songs to get some extra wiggles out and enjoy worship music about Jesus. After that, the kids will enjoy a snack, a God-centered lesson, and often a craft to solidfy what they are learning. Play is always included regardless of weather with our own built in indoor multi-level play gym and outdoor playground that is fenced in and monitored by the Connection Kids teachers. Parents will need to pick up their children with a claim tag following the church service. Please do this within 10 minutes following the end of service.
Kids Church (Grades K-5th)
Clean, contained classroom equipped for learning and play
Restroom access accompanied by caretaker
Hand washing station
Age-appropriate Bible lesson with application
Scripture memory verses with prizes upon completion
Incentives for bringing their Bible* and their friends
Creative crafts that instill the Bible lesson into memory
Prayer requests and prayer time for discipleship training
Safe and fun indoor play area
Outside play area
Background checked staff
Children are always welcome in the worship service with their families if you choose to keep them with you!
*We understand that not every child owns their own bible. We would love to make sure they do. If you child comes to Connection Kids, and we are made aware that they don't own a personal bible, we will give them their own personal bible to have.
**Illness requirement: To keep our nursery and kids wing safe for children and caretakers, children who have a fever, runny nose with yellow discharge, diarrhea, vomiting, or other symptoms must remain with their parents, and will not be checked in to Connection Kids. Parents whose children become ill will receive a text message regarding their child, and will be asked to come pick up their child from care.
If you have questions, please contact Randi Kirkpatrick, our Connection Church Children's Director.