Children & Families
-On Summer Wonder Wednesdays, children will hear a Bible Story, interact with the story, use their hands to do an art project, and have a chance to play in one of our preschool classrooms
-These are great opportunities for your child to get out of the house, interact with other children around the same age, learn stories in the Bible, be comfortable with our preschool spaces, and have some family time at the park. This will primarily target children 6 years old and younger. All are welcome to come.
-A parent/guardian must stay with the child(ren) throughout each gathering.
-Friends from the community are welcome to join at any of these gatherings.
Last WND of the season is May 15th (Spaghetti!).
“5th Grade Move Up” Day is on May 19th at 10:00 am in the Youth Great Room on the second floor of Eastminster. You will have the opportunity to meet with Rev. Kenny Hubbell, Director of Contemporary Worship and Chaplain to Youth and Families, and Kate Donaldson, Youth Director. Parents and/or guardians can ask questions and learn more about Youth Ministry at Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church.
The Nursery
Nursery Care is available throughout Sunday mornings for children from birth to preschoolers. It is equipped with capable staff that are current in First Aid and infant, child, and adult CPR certifications in addition to being background checked. Children of all ages will hear a Bible story and music which shares God's love with them.
All children need to be checked in using the tablets and printers when you drop off. You can use any tablet located throughout campus.
If you forget the diaper bag at home, no worries, we have extra clothes, diapers, and wipes if your child needs them.
The Nursery is available during Faith and Fellowship Hour. They will be learning the same stories.
Make a Tag for Your Bag!
When checking in your child in the nursery, follow these instructions so that we can properly know what items belong to whom and what the child's name is.
Search for anyone in your household's name. If you have a common name, please add first and last names.
Select the child(ren) who will be going to the nursery by hitting the box to the left of the child's name.
Before you hit "finish and print" make sure you select the number 2 at the bottom left hand corner of the screen.
Once you hit print and finish, there will be three stickers printed from the printer. The one that says the child's name goes to the child, one of the security labels goes to you (or another approved pick-up adult), and the other security label goes on your diaper bag.
Godly Play
Godly Play (a supervised sharing of the Bible story that follows the year of the Bible worship pattern) is offered for Pre-K 3 - 1st grade during each of the three Sunday morning worship services. The children will hear a Bible Story, enjoy a feast (snack), and then they have the chance to work with the story and explore what they feel from the Bible story that they experienced. Parents typically drop off the child and then return to the worship service, but please know parents are always welcome to stay and observe.
Faith & Fellowship Hour
As of May 6, 2024, Faith & Fellowship Hour is on Summer Break. Stay tuned for announcements about when it returns in August!
Pre-K 3 - 5th grade meet in the Chapel at 10:00 am (located in the breezeway near the main Sanctuary, facing the Courtyard) for singing and to introduce the day’s Bible Story. Parents/Guardians should check in through our tablet check-in stations. The check-in stations are outside the chapel, nursery, and the gym. You can check in through any of the stations. Just make sure it says Kids Faith Formation (insert grade).
Children Pre-K 2 and under will check in through the nursery.
At 10:15, we break into age group and disperse to the following classrooms:
Birth -Pre-K 2 meet in Eastminster 104
PreK3 and PreK4 meet in Eastminster 102
Kindergarten-1st Grade meet in Westminster 207
2nd and 3rd Grade meet in Westminster 210
4th and 5th Grade meet in Westminster 206
Parents pick up in classrooms at 10:50.
Music and Movement
As of May 9, 2024, Music & Movement is on Summer Break. Stay tuned for announcements about when it returns!
Music and Movement is a free class offered for children, infants through Pre-K 3. This time together, led by Anna Shuford, includes songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement, and instrument play. Activities are informal and non-performance-oriented — appropriate for children and easy for parents.
Meets Wednesdays, 5-5:30 pm in Covenant Hall 101, any Wednesday when there is Wednesday Night Dinner (except May 15, 2024).
Play Group on the Playground
As of May 8, 2024, Play Groups are on Summer Hiatus. Stay tuned for announcements of upcoming dates when they resume!
Play Group provides a fun and safe environment for all children where parents/grandparents/caretakers can enjoy fellowship. We play outside on the PCPC playground always from 4:00 - 5:30 pm about twice a month. These are open to anyone in the community! You can enter the playground either from the parking lot side or the courtyard side. To receive reminders when future play groups are happening, contact anna@palmaceia.org.