At Valley Life, we want every parent to have full confidence that their children are safe, loved, and cared for while attending church. We want you to worship with peace of mind, knowing your kids are in a nurturing environment where they can grow in their faith.
Our Kids Ministry serves birth through 5th grade at all three services: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Classrooms open 15 minutes before each service, so you have plenty of time to check in your child and settle in.
At Valley Life, we want every parent to have full confidence that their children are safe, loved, and cared for while attending church. We want you to worship with peace of mind, knowing your kids are in a nurturing environment where they can grow in their faith.
Our Kids Ministry serves birth through 5th grade at all three services: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Classrooms open 15 minutes before each service, so you have plenty of time to check in your child and settle in.
When you arrive, you’ll be warmly welcomed and directed to the Kids Check-In area where a volunteer will help you:
● Register your child and print a nametag for them ● Receive a corresponding parent tag to ensure only you (or an authorized adult) can pick up your child
This system gives you the assurance that your kids are safe while you attend the service
Kids Ministry Mission
By the time kids transition from Kids Ministry to Youth Ministry, our hope is that they will:
1. Know God’s character – who God is and how much He loves them 2. Know their identity – who God created them to be 3. Know how to follow Jesus – what it means to be His disciple
We accomplish this by ensuring that Kids Ministry is Biblical, relational, fun, and safe, helping kids build a strong foundation of faith for life.
Nursery & Preschool (Birth – Pre-K)
We are committed to caring for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of your little ones:
Physical Needs – Our trained, screened volunteers provide attentive care, including feeding and diaper changes as needed. Emotional Needs – It’s normal for little ones to cry when dropped off. Most children adjust quickly as they see familiar routines and consistent volunteer care. If your child cries for more than 10 minutes continuously, we will notify you. Spiritual Needs – Children are introduced to God’s love through age-appropriate Bible stories, worship songs, and prayer. Volunteers provide a warm, caring environment where little ones begin to learn how to praise and connect with their Heavenly Father
Grade School (K – 5th Grade)
Our heart in Grade School Kids Ministry is to partner with parents as their children explore what it means to know, love, and follow Jesus.
These are formative years for embracing faith, and we want kids to:
● To Know - We want kids to know who Jesus is and what He did for them on the cross.
● To Love - To love Jesus, they have to first have a relationship with Him. So we want them to trust in Him as their Savior and begin a that relationship with Him.
● To Follow - To be a disciple means to obey Jesus in a personal growing relationship with Him that shapes the way they live each day.
Curriculum – We use a 3-year scope and sequence that focuses on:
● God’s Character – learning who God is and how much He loves them ● Identity in Christ – discovering who God created them to be ● Discipleship – understanding what it means to follow Jesus and live as His disciple
Safety You Can Trust
From trained volunteers to secure check-in systems, your child’s safety is our highest priority. We carefully maintain:
● Background-checked and trained volunteers ● Two adults in every room ● Secure check-in/out procedures ● Allergy and medical protocols
You can attend the service knowing your kids are safe, cared for, and growing in a fun, relational, and Biblical environment.
Partnering with Parents
From trained volunteers to Faith grows best when home and church work together. We provide parents with REST to equip them to be the spiritual leaders of their children and to continue the faith journey at home. R – Resources: We provide curriculum resources to help you engage with your kids in what they learn each Sunday. We also provide marriage and parenting resources to help you grow strong marriages and happy, healthy homes.
E – Encouragement: You can do it and we can help. Every parent needs encouragement. We are here to encourage you in your parenting journey. Feel free to contact us whenever you are in need of a little encouragement.
S – Support: If you are experiencing a marriage, parenting or family challenge, please reach out to set up a time to meet with a pastor to provide your family the support you need in whatever you are going through.
T – Training: We offer marriage and parenting classes and groups throughout the year to equip you in your family’s faith journey.
