Pella Kids
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.
First Time?
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. Don’t forget to select which mission you plan on attending. We can’t wait to see you!
Please, explore our different classrooms and see what your kids will be doing at Pella Kids on Sunday mornings!
Infants
What to Expect
A safe and caring space where your child will be prayed for, hear songs about Jesus, and hold a Bible as they are lovingly cared for during the service. We want even our littlest ones to experience the love of Christ!
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.
2-3’s
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.
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.
Glendale Mission | 8:00 + 10:00 AM
Infants, 2-3s, PreK-1st, 2nd-4th
Sunnyslope Mission | 9:00 + 11:00 AM
Infants, 2-3s, PreK-4th
We offer a joyful and nurturing setting where children and youth 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 with engaging activities. Want to know more? See our Next Gen. Scope and Sequence below.
Additional Information + Resources
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 16 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-Aged Children
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.
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.
Interior/Exterior Security
There is at least one security guard posted at our entrance/exit of Pella Kids during the duration of all our Sunday services.
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:
- 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.
Book Recommendations
Our Director of Family Ministries creates lists of books that we feel equip, assist, and come along side you and your family as you all grow to be more Christlike. To see what the most recent list of recommendations are, please click the link below!
Newsletter
Every month we produce a newsletter with everything Pella Kids related. If you have checked into Pella Kids before, you should already be receiving these. If you haven’t been getting our newsletters, first off, bummer! Secondly, please contact us so we can make sure we have the correct contact information for you and your family.
Questions?
You can either reach out to us by emailing us or filling out our Pella Kids contact card.