Every Sunday, Saturday, Room: Children's Wing
Every Saturday @ 5:00p and Sunday @ 9:30a and 11:00a
Location: Children's Wing
What to Expect
Check-in and Drop-off
When checking in at one of the kiosks, you will receive an adhesive name-tag with an alpha numeric code to place on your child’s back, a tag with your child’s name for their bag, and a sticker with the alpha numeric code for you to keep. A leader will meet you at the door to receive your child. On the sign in sheet we ask that you list or verify a cell phone number that we can text, if needed, to contact you and check the services that your child will be with us. After you have checked your child in, we ask that you wave a quick goodbye and leave for Worship or Life Group. It is normal for little ones to cry when a parent leaves and this does not last long as separation becomes easier over time. If your child remains upset for an extended period of time, we will text you. Our goal is to create interest in a toy or activity so that you may enjoy your time at church.
Pick-up
When you arrive at the door please have your security sticker available so that we may verify it matches with the code on your child’s name tag. Kindergarten and younger children will only be released to adults with the security tag or proper identification.
What We Provide
Snacks
Butter cookies are served to our preschool – Kindergarten children. If your child has an allergy, please inform the leader when you check in your child. A couple of times a year we may offer a special treat to our preschoolers and Kindergarteners. There will be an Allergy alert sign posted on the door if special treats are being served.
Curriculum
Your child will hear a Bible story every Sunday in a clear and meaningful way that is easy for preschoolers to understand. We reinforce the story each week by using activities, games, crafts, color sheets, and puppets. Weekly lessons and activities are planned using Standard Publishing’s Heartshaper curriculum.
Security
Your child’s safety is the utmost importance to us. These are the guidelines for our Early Childhood rooms:
- We require two leaders to be in the classroom in order to accept children for drop off.
- All of our adult Creek Kids leaders are annually background checked and will be wearing a lanyard with a picture I.D. badge or a security sticker printed from the check in system.
- Our youth leaders must be 14 years old and completed a Youth Covenant that requires a parent signature to serve without a sponsor.
- Children will only be released to adults with a security sticker or proper identification, not siblings.
- We ask that parents stop at the door and not enter the classroom when dropping off your child. This is less disruptive for other children and allows us to know that only background checked adults are in the classrooms.
Opportunities for Parents
Take a Peek
We know that parents may feel a bit apprehensive about leaving their child in the Nursery. We completely understand and would love the opportunity to help ease your fears and answer any questions. If you would like to meet us and take a tour of the Nursery area and learn more about our team and facilities, we welcome you to contact us to set up a tour. Please call or email Konda Mehmen (Early Childhood).
Volunteer Opportunities
Your child’s safety is the utmost importance to us. These are the guidelines for our Early Childhood rooms:
- Creek Kids Children Ministry is volunteer based and focuses on partnering with parents at church and at home to serve and love other families. We encourage you to consider the opportunities that Children’s Ministry has to offer when choosing a place to serve at Cottonwood Creek.
Social Media
Keep up to date and informed on what is going on at church and in Creek Kids Ministry by following us on social media.
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Preschool Play Days
These are easy opportunities to have fun with other preschool and Kindergarten friends from church.
AWANA
AWANA is a Bible-centered ministry that partners parents and the church together to develop spiritually strong children and youth who faithfully follow Christ. AWANA club is for children ages three (as of September 1, 2018 and potty trained) through 12th grade.
Creek Kids Praise
Creek Kids Praise is a place for children to grow in their faith as they sing, play instruments, and learn about God's love. Children 3 years old - 5th grade are taught scripture verses and characteristics of Jesus through songs. Our 3s choir children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in order to participate.
Kid Care
Kid Care is our weekday preschool program for children 18 months – Transitional Kindergarten.
Fresh Spirit for Moms
Fresh Spirit for Moms is a program at Cottonwood Creek Church where moms can refresh their spirit through great speakers, Bible based discussions, fun activities, crafts and fellowship with other moms.
Learn more about Fresh Spirit for Moms