Nursery and Preschool
Ark Adventures is our Sunday morning program for infants through pre-Kindergarten. All Ark Adventure classes use a faith-based curriculum that focuses on building the character of God into the lives of our children. Our program is designed to accommodate children who attend Sunday School for multiple hours while their parent’s worship one hour and serve or attend a class during another. Our Biblical lesson provides the foundation for the entire morning, but different activities and formats are utilized during each hour.
Nursery
Care is provided for infants, creepers, wobblers, and toddlers. Infants generally begin attending at 12 weeks of age, or when the parent and/or physician feel it is appropriate for the infant to be left. Children are placed in classes according to their age and development; therefore, nursery children may experience class adjustments as they develop throughout the year. Parents will be notified when a class change is necessary. Children who turned two years old after September 1 will remain in the nursery until the next program year.
Preschool -PreK
During the 9:45 hour the children enjoy learning and participating in an interactive Bible story, including prayer, and praising God. Followed with an age-appropriate activity that complements the lesson and then they have a snack together.
At the 11:15 hour the children attend Preschool Praise Time as they gather and experience the community of Christ. Through singing songs, a Bible Story, puppets, collecting offering, and play time, we are reminded that Jesus is the light of the world. This hour offers a second opportunity of enrichment in a new and exciting way.
Sunday School Service Times
8:30 AM
All Aboard Nursery
Room 118
12 weeks to 24 months
All Aboard Preschool
Room 104
Two years old to Pre-kindergarten
9:45 AND 11:15 AM
Listed by Birthday (Month/Year) • Classroom
- October 2022-Present • Room 110 (in 2023)
- June 2022-September 2022 • Room 118
- November 2021-May 2022 • Room 117
- June 2021-October 2021 • Room 109
- January 2021-May 2021 • Room 108
- September 2020-December 2020 • Room 107
- March 2020-August 2020 • Room 105
- September 2019-February 2020 • Room 104
- March 2019-August 2019 • Room 112
- September 2018-February 2019 • Room 113
- March 2018-August 2018 • Room 112
- February 2018 and Older • Room 115
Elementary
The Galaxy is our Sunday School morning program for children in Kindergarten through the Fifth Grade at the 9:45 and 11:15 hours. In The Galaxy, we use a gospel-centered curriculum to teach the children about Who God is by studying His word and important stories throughout the Bible. Our goal is to help every child learn more about the Bible and its relevance to their lives. In starting this part of their faith journey early in elementary school, we pray that each child will experience God in a very real, tangible way.
Room 209: Kindergarten
Currently enrolled Kindergarten students will learn age-appropriate Bible lessons, sing worship songs, play, and create. This is the only age group in Elementary who can attend for two service hours.
The Galaxy: 1st-5th Grade
Sunday School: At either 9:45 or 11:15am, kids will come together in the Galaxy for worship, games, and teaching before breaking out into their grade level classes for discussion and small group activities. 1st-5th graders are dropped off in “The Zone” and are picked up from their grade level classrooms upstairs. The room assignments are as follows:
Kindergarten: 209
1st Grade: 210
*2nd Grade: 212
*3rd Grade: 213
4th and 5th Grade: 214
*At 11:15, 2nd and 3rd graders are combined in Room 212.
Children's Choir
Pizza Party Meet & Greet!
Wed, Aug 24 • 5:30-6:30pm
Come meet MDPC Children's Choir Steffanie Dean! Learn more at this link.
Music for children is taught in a fun, Christian environment with several opportunities throughout the year to sing in worship and present the gospel of Jesus Christ. The choir participates in worship services during the year, including the 4:00pm Christmas Eve service and the Easter Family Service.
Kindergarten-5th grade:
Wednesdays, 4:45-5:30pm, Chapel
Open to all kindergarten through fifth graders!
Pre-K & Kindergarten:
Tuesday/Wednesday mornings at The Yellow School
For children enrolled in The Yellow School.
About Steffanie
Children's Music Director Steffanie Dean has extensive choral directing experience in public schools and is a former Assistant Principal. Her love of singing, skills in working with children and parents, energy, and commitment to meaningful worship and administration make her the ideal person to launch our program. The initial choir will be for Elementary Children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. In addition, Steffanie will lead music for the students at The Yellow School. Ms. Dean will join us mid- August in a part-time role as Children’s Music Director.
Events
Staff
Keri Mosk
Kaleidoscope/Interim Children's Ministry Director
Karen Enamorado
Early Childhood Program Director
Melissa Goeden
Elementary Ministries Director
Mayra Escamilla
Preschool Ministries Director
Mimi Wells
Childcare Plus Director
Katrina Beltran
Children’s Ministries Administrative & Events Coordinator