Pathway Kids

FROM KNEE HIGH TO TREE HIGH

At Pathway, we are passionate about your children having fun while learning about Jesus and we believe that no one is too young to have a life-changing encounter with Christ! Pathway Kids serves families with kids ages 6 weeks to 5th grade. Kids enjoy a safe Jesus-filled environment with age-appropriate teaching and activities. In each classroom, you will find a smiling teacher, fun worship, a personal Bible lesson, crafts and small groups.

JOIN THE TEAM

If you’re down for crafts, connection and crazy fun kids, we have a spot for you at Pathway Kids. On the Pathway Kids Serve Team, you are doing far more than babysitting— you are helping kids take their Next Steps in their journey of following Christ and investing in the lives of future world changers.

SAFETY

Your child’s safety is our first priority. All Serve Team members pass a background check to ensure your child’s safety. We use a security tag system for child check-in and pick-up, and a paging system for parents/guardians in case we need to reach you during service!

CHILD DEDICATION

At Pathway, child dedications are a special time where parents make a commitment to raise their children to hear, believe, and obey God. Together, our church family witnesses and commits to help and encourage these parents to raise their children in the Lord.

Parent FAQ's

Your First Visit

From babies to 5th grade, we want to ensure that your family has the BEST experience!

When you arrive, one of our serve team members will show you the way to the Pathway Kids area. You will go to the check-in desk where you fill out a connection card to tell us a little about your family to help us serve you well. On the connection card you will let us know of any allergies your child may have, how many children are in your family, your contact information, and any special instructions. 

Once you have completed the connection card, and you and your child will both receive a sticker with a matching code. This sticker will be what you use to pick up your child after the worship experience. We also have a special gift for our first-time guests in Pathway Kids!

Stay Connected

Parents, your family matters so much to us! Here are a few ways you can stay connected and help: 

  1. “Like” Pathway Kids on Social Media. Here you will find what we are learning in class, information about all our upcoming events, and any updates or changes that are happening in Pathway Kids. 
  2. Check your email. Make sure we have your correct email address. We will keep you updated on everything you need to know about all the happenings in Pathway Kids. You can always email us at kids@pathway.team. 
  3. Serve with us. Whether you serve in check-in, as a teacher, a helper, or behind the scenes, you are leading someone to Jesus! We know that may sound scary, but we promise we make it so easy to serve in Pathway Kids by preparing all the lessons, materials, and giving you hands-on training. You will never forget the faces of the kids you lead to Jesus.
Tools For Parents

Here are two great ways to stay connected to what your child is learning at Pathway Kids:

1. “Like” Pathway Kids on Facebook. We post weekly content and conversation starters to help you and your child discuss the week’s Bible lesson.

2. Use the crafts made in class each week to stir up their memory about what they learned.

I Have A Question

You can email us anytime at: kids@pathway.team

Brag On Your Kid!

Has your child achieved something really cool outside of Pathway Kids? Did they get Student of the Month at their school, make a goal in their soccer game, get their grades up, pass a test, do all their chores without complaining, or hit a new milestone? We want to know and celebrate with you! Click below to tell us all about it!

6 Weeks – 24 months

Your child will experience personal care from our well-trained team. We keep our nursery rooms ready for your little ones with age-appropriate toys.

We know babies have specific needs and schedules, so when you bring your child to the classroom, we have teachers ready to listen and implement any feeding, sleeping, and changing needs your child has. We also take time to love and pray for your child each week.

2 Years - Kindergarten

Our rooms are designed with your child in mind. From age-appropriate toys and special service elements just for them, our team is ready to care for and have fun with your little one during service. Starting in Toddlers, they are introduced to praise in worship, with trained leaders that come in to their rooms to lead them in songs and motions.

In Preschool and Kindergarten, children start to engage more with their church experience. We help them interact with their friends, form relationships with their teachers, and build their faith in God. Each week they will engage with stories, video lessons, and worship songs that give them Biblical truths.

1st - 5th Grade

Your children will have the opportunity to engage in worship and Biblical teaching

Their time is split between large group time and small groups to give them the benefit of being together as a whole elementary as well as time in discussion with kids their age. The lead teacher works to connect with them individually while guiding them on how to engage with each other. Together, they learn about the Bible and how to have a relationship with God, memorize Scripture, and have fun developing friendships with each other.

Service Experience

Engaging in Praise and Worship
We invite God’s presence into our lives through praise and worship, and we want your children to grow up experiencing the joy and benefit of worshiping Him.

Age-Specific Learning
Kids need different things at different ages, and we want to help your child understand and learn God’s Word at the right pace. Each year, they’ll grow by engaging in age-specific learning that is relevant and interesting to them.

Making Friends in Their Grade Level
God designed us for community, and we want your kids to build healthy relationships with other kids their age. Making friends and growing alongside their peers is an important part of their spiritual growth.

Memorizing God’s Word

God tells us to hide His Word in our hearts (Psalm 119:11). One of the most important ways we help your children build a biblical foundation for their lives is by filling their minds and hearts with God’s truth through Scripture memorization.

 

 

Birthday Cart

We think each kid should be celebrated and recognized, so that is why we take time to celebrate their birthday with their church family. Once a month we have our birthday gals stop by our Toddler-Elementary classes with a birthday cart full of goodies that your child gets to pick items from and take home. Typically it falls on the second Sunday of each month, but may need to be adjusted due to events going on in the church.