Pella Kids offers a joyful and nurturing setting where children are valued, cherished, and grounded in the teachings of Jesus. Every Sunday, children encounter our caring, background-checked volunteers and are welcomed into age-appropriate spaces filled with engaging activities.
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A first-time visit to a church can be stressful, but we don’t want it to be. This convenient form will help us expedite your check-in process and serve you during your first visit.
OUr Mission
Equipping kids to know, grow, and show God’s love, by providing age appropriate curriculum, resources for families, and opportunities to serve our church and surrounding community
What to Expect
Sunday Mornings
Infants
What to Bring
Diapers, sippy cups, a change of clothes, and anything that might help in soothing your child if needed (blanket, pacifier, etc.). Please label any personal items that are brought into the classroom.
What To Expect
A space for your child to pay and hang out while you enjoy service!
Snacks
All snacks are allergy-friendly! If your child has a food allergy or you do not want them to have the provided snack, please communicate your preferences to the classroom teachers. Allergies and other preferences can be added to your child's name tag.
Diapers, sippy cups, a change of clothes, and anything that might help in soothing your child if needed (blanket, pacifier, etc.). Please label any personal items that are brought into the classroom.
What To Expect
A space for your child to pay and hang out while you enjoy service!
Snacks
All snacks are allergy-friendly! If your child has a food allergy or you do not want them to have the provided snack, please communicate your preferences to the classroom teachers. Allergies and other preferences can be added to your child's name tag.
2-3s
What To Bring
Diapers or pull-ups and a change of clothes.
What To Expect
Our 2-3s classrooms use sermon-based curriculum created by our Director of Family Ministries. Sermon-based curriculum takes what is being taught in "big church" and adapts it to be developmentally appropriate. During their time in the classroom, kids will be led in a time of additional worship and participate in a Bible lesson which includes activities, discussion questions, Bible memory, and a craft.
Snacks
Snacks will be given (allergy-friendly options included) if time allows. If your child has a food allergy or you do not want them to have the provided snack, please communicate your preferences to the classroom teachers. Allergies and other preferences can be added to your child's name tag.
Diapers or pull-ups and a change of clothes.
What To Expect
Our 2-3s classrooms use sermon-based curriculum created by our Director of Family Ministries. Sermon-based curriculum takes what is being taught in "big church" and adapts it to be developmentally appropriate. During their time in the classroom, kids will be led in a time of additional worship and participate in a Bible lesson which includes activities, discussion questions, Bible memory, and a craft.
Snacks
Snacks will be given (allergy-friendly options included) if time allows. If your child has a food allergy or you do not want them to have the provided snack, please communicate your preferences to the classroom teachers. Allergies and other preferences can be added to your child's name tag.
PreK-1st
What to Expect
Our PreK - 1st Grade classrooms use sermon-based curriculum created by our Director of Family Ministries. Sermon-based curriculum takes what is being taught in "big church" and adapts it to be developmentally appropriate. During their time in the classroom, kids will be led in a time of additional worship and participate in a Bible lesson which includes activities, discussion questions, Bible memory, and a craft
Snacks
Snacks will be given (allergy-friendly options included) if time allows. Animal Crackers, Goldfish, or Popcorn will be provided during service. Snacks will be provided (allergy-friendly options included). If your child has a food allergy or you do not want them to have the provided snack, please communicate your preferences to the classroom teachers. Allergies and other preferences can be added to your child's name tag.
Restrooms
We request that parents take their children to the restroom before dropping them off in class. Restrooms are available outside of the classrooms that children can use on their own if needed. Adult female helpers may give limited assistance when necessary.
Our PreK - 1st Grade classrooms use sermon-based curriculum created by our Director of Family Ministries. Sermon-based curriculum takes what is being taught in "big church" and adapts it to be developmentally appropriate. During their time in the classroom, kids will be led in a time of additional worship and participate in a Bible lesson which includes activities, discussion questions, Bible memory, and a craft
Snacks
Snacks will be given (allergy-friendly options included) if time allows. Animal Crackers, Goldfish, or Popcorn will be provided during service. Snacks will be provided (allergy-friendly options included). If your child has a food allergy or you do not want them to have the provided snack, please communicate your preferences to the classroom teachers. Allergies and other preferences can be added to your child's name tag.
Restrooms
We request that parents take their children to the restroom before dropping them off in class. Restrooms are available outside of the classrooms that children can use on their own if needed. Adult female helpers may give limited assistance when necessary.
2nd-4th
What to Expect
Our 2nd-4th Grade classrooms use sermon-based curriculum created by our Director of Family Ministries. Sermon-based curriculum takes what is being taught in "big church" and adapts it to be developmentally appropriate. During their time in the classroom, kids will be led in a time of additional worship and participate in a Bible lesson which includes activities, discussion questions, Bible memory, and a craft.
Snacks
Snacks will be given (allergy-friendly options included) if time allows. If your child has a food allergy or you do not want them to have the provided snack, please communicate your preferences to the classroom teachers. Allergies and other preferences can be added to your child's name tag.
Restrooms
We request that parents take their children to the restroom before dropping them off in class. Restrooms are available outside of the classrooms that children can use on their own if needed.
Our 2nd-4th Grade classrooms use sermon-based curriculum created by our Director of Family Ministries. Sermon-based curriculum takes what is being taught in "big church" and adapts it to be developmentally appropriate. During their time in the classroom, kids will be led in a time of additional worship and participate in a Bible lesson which includes activities, discussion questions, Bible memory, and a craft.
Snacks
Snacks will be given (allergy-friendly options included) if time allows. If your child has a food allergy or you do not want them to have the provided snack, please communicate your preferences to the classroom teachers. Allergies and other preferences can be added to your child's name tag.
Restrooms
We request that parents take their children to the restroom before dropping them off in class. Restrooms are available outside of the classrooms that children can use on their own if needed.
Grow56
What to Expect
Grow56 is our 5th and 6th grade ministry which only meets during the 11:15 service each week. Grow56 will use sermon-based curriculum created by our Director of Family Ministries. Seromon-based curriculum takes what is being taught in "big church" and adapts it to be developmentally appropriate. During their time in the classroom, kids will participate in a Bible lesson which includes activities, discussion questions, and Bible memory. They will then rejoin their family for end-of-service worship and communion.
Events
Grow56 will host 7 events throughout the year. For updates and more information please join the "Grow56" group on Church Center or email kids@pellacommunities for more details. Join now!
Restrooms
We request that parents take their children to the restroom before dropping them off in class. Restrooms are available outside of the classrooms that children can use on their own if needed.
Grow56 is our 5th and 6th grade ministry which only meets during the 11:15 service each week. Grow56 will use sermon-based curriculum created by our Director of Family Ministries. Seromon-based curriculum takes what is being taught in "big church" and adapts it to be developmentally appropriate. During their time in the classroom, kids will participate in a Bible lesson which includes activities, discussion questions, and Bible memory. They will then rejoin their family for end-of-service worship and communion.
Events
Grow56 will host 7 events throughout the year. For updates and more information please join the "Grow56" group on Church Center or email kids@pellacommunities for more details. Join now!
Restrooms
We request that parents take their children to the restroom before dropping them off in class. Restrooms are available outside of the classrooms that children can use on their own if needed.
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Additional Information
Safety + Security
Check-In/Out Process
All children are checked into Pella Kids, they will receive a name tag with a unique security code. You will also receive a claim tag with a matching code. When picking up your child, you must present the claim tag to the classroom leaders to match the codes on the tag. Only family members 18 years and older with a tag can pick up kids from their rooms. If a sticker is lost, it can be reprinted at the check-in kiosks.
Restroom Policies
Nursery and Walkers: Diapering and Toilet Training
Interior/Exterior Security
Classroom Ratios
We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for your children. Our classroom ratios ensure that each child receives the attention they need:
Volunteers
All pella Kids volunteers undergo an extensive process including an application, reference checks, background screening, interview, and training.
All children are checked into Pella Kids, they will receive a name tag with a unique security code. You will also receive a claim tag with a matching code. When picking up your child, you must present the claim tag to the classroom leaders to match the codes on the tag. Only family members 18 years and older with a tag can pick up kids from their rooms. If a sticker is lost, it can be reprinted at the check-in kiosks.
Restroom Policies
Nursery and Walkers: Diapering and Toilet Training
- Only female nursery workers or the child’s parent/legal guardian will undertake diapering and toilet training of children of either sex.
- Children will never be left unattended on changing tables or in bathrooms.
- Children should be changed on changing stations only and re-clothed immediately after.
- When children are taken into bathrooms, the door will be left partially open.
- Verbal assistance will be provided where possible, with physical assistance requiring the presence of both a team lead and a volunteer.
- “Accidents” will be handled with reassurance, and parents will be contacted if needed.
- School-age children may be accompanied to the restroom for supervision and assistance.
- Assistance will be provided minimally, based on the child’s capabilities.
- Team leads and volunteers should never take a lone child to the restroom. If needed, another worker should accompany them.
- Assistance with garments should be done in the presence of another staff member or volunteer.
Interior/Exterior Security
Classroom Ratios
We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for your children. Our classroom ratios ensure that each child receives the attention they need:
- Infants: 2:6
- 2/3: 2:10
- PreK-1st: 2:10
- 2nd-4th: 2:15
Volunteers
All pella Kids volunteers undergo an extensive process including an application, reference checks, background screening, interview, and training.
Health + Wellness
To protect the children and volunteers in our ministry, we request that parents do not bring children into the classroom if they are exhibiting any of the following symptoms, as we simply are not properly equipped to care for sick children:
If your child is experiencing any non-contagious symptoms from anything, please communicate that with the volunteers in the classroom to prevent any confusion.
- Fever – Child must be 24 hours fever-free
- Runny Nose – a runny nose due to a non-contagious allergy is not included
- Persistent Cough
- Questionable Rashes
- Vomiting or Diarrhea within the last 24 hours
- Impetigo
- Measles, Mumps
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
- Head Lice
- Any symptoms of common childhood diseases, such as chicken pox, strep throat, foot & mouth, etc.
If your child is experiencing any non-contagious symptoms from anything, please communicate that with the volunteers in the classroom to prevent any confusion.
