Yes! Teachers have all passed a background check, interview, and training process. Cameras have been installed in all rooms for additional security, and we ensure that student-teacher ratio and equipment are up to standard for the highest possible safety for children. In addition, Safety Team members are stationed in the hallway during service.

At check-in, your child's nametag has a unique code that matches your parent tag. That matching parent tag must be presented to pick up your child. The code is also used to notify you during the service if we should need to reach you (the code will appear on the screen in the main service).

A child-friendly snack is provided by Journey Kids on the coffee cart in the lobby. We typically do not serve a snack or food during Journey Kids. However, if a special snack will be offered, this will be posted at the Journey Kids Desk and outside your child's classroom. At check-in there are stickers available to apply to your child's nametag to alert the Journey Kids volunteers of any allergies. If your child has allergies, please apply the applicable sticker to their nametag every time they attend Journey Kids.

Yes! Children are always welcome to join you in the main worship service. We would love to have your child join us in Journey Kids, but you determine if/when your child would be comfortable attending. 

We have a Bluetooth LED notification sign in the auditorium. If your child needs you for any reason, your individualized check-in code will light up on this screen during the service so that you know you’re needed in the classroom. Otherwise, you can rest easy and enjoy the service knowing everything is OK!

1. The Bible: We will keep Bible study our first priority so that we can grow in a relationship with Him.

2. Repetition and Explanation: We will use repetition and explanation of Biblical teaching so that lessons can move from head to heart.

3. Mentor Relationships: We will provide opportunities for children to be discipled so their questions about God can be answered.

4. Service Opportunities: We will provide opportunities for children to live out their faith through local and worldwide service so they can have the heart of Jesus.

5. Prayer and Worship: We will provide times of prayer and responsive worship so children can learn how to communicate with God.

6. Families: We will partner with parents, guardians, and other family members so children can continue the learning at home.

7. Fun! We will provide a fun, safe, and age-appropriate environment so children can love to learn more about God!

In an effort to protect our volunteers and children in our care, we do not allow children who are sick to attend a Journey Kids service.

 Children should be free of fever, contagious rashes, yellow nasal mucus, diarrhea, and vomiting for 24 hours before they are allowed to attend.

 If a child becomes ill while in our care, you will be alerted immediately during the service via your code.

Kids don’t need to get dressed up at Journey. Dress for fun: occasional arts & crafts, and lots of movement. Shoes are required.

Your child will learn Bible-based lessons from the Discovery Land Global curriculum (http://www.discoverylandglobal.org). This Bible-focused curriculum teaches truth straight from the Bible and shows kids how they can apply what they learn to their lives today. Each week, children receive a take-home sheet that reviews what we learned and provides ideas for further discussion/application.