The Lily Pad Nursery at Trace Creek is an exciting place to be.  The Lord continues to bless us with infants, crawlers and toddlers.  We realize the awesome responsibility we have in making an impact in the lives of these little ones.  The nursery ministry enables the parents of these young children to become actively involved in Bible study and ministry.  It also gives us the opportunity to show love, care, and compassion to each child at a very impressionable age.

The Preschool Pond strives to provide parents of preschool age children a safe, loving and comfortable childcare environment in which they can confidently leave their children during church services.  Even better than that, preschool children can and are developing the foundational truths concerning their heritage as a child of God. We currently provide programs for this age group during all worship services.

Sunday School
Sunday School classes are provided for each age group, two years old through Kindergarten, in the preschool section of the church (Lower Level of South Wing).  Our teachers are providing developmentally appropriate instruction from the Hands-On curriculum which allows children to become  involved in learning about and praising God, even as early as age two.

Children’s Church
On Sunday mornings, children can remain in the Sunday School classroom for Children’s Church.  The Children’s Church team is made up of a team of weekly or rotating leaders that are committed to providing a Christ-like example for your child.   During the Children's Church hour, children participate in circle time, snack time, preschool choir, and free time for play in our play centers.

AWANA Puggles & Cubbies
Our Wednesday night AWANA ministry begins at 6:45 p.m. and is for 2 year olds (Puggles) and 3-5 year olds (Cubbies).

Puggles is for small children that are 2 years of age by October 1. While in Puggles, children will learn:

• We are a unique creation of God.
• God loves us very much.  

Parents must check their child in and out of Room S103 and provide a signature for check-in and check out. If you need more information about Puggles, please contact the Puggles Director, Emily Easley or browse the Puggles website.

Each Puggles must have an Child Information & Emergency Contact Form and Club Registration Form on file. Please make sure the Director receives each of these forms when registering your child for AWANA.

Cubbies is for children 3-5 years of age and is designed for children who are two years prior to Kindergarten.  Parents must check their child in and out of Rooms S109-S112 and provide a signature for check-in and check out. Download the Cubbies Parent Handbook. For more information, please contact the Cubbies Director, Jennifer Chandler or browse the Cubbies website.

Each Cubbie must have an Child Information & Emergency Contact Form and Club Registration Form on file. Please make sure the Director receives each of these forms when registering your child for AWANA.

Grades 1st & 2nd
The Future Generation ministry provides children with the opportunity to learn about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus Christ. In this Sunday morning service, our kids learn through drama, worship and large group activities that a relationship with Jesus Christ is important and exciting. Future Generation also includes a small group program in which children are led by small group leaders, discovering more application to what it means to go deep in the Bible and learning how to apply God's Word to their every-day lives!

When? During the 10:45 Sunday morning worship service.

Begins where? Room S202, Upper Level of South Wing for parent drop-off or transition from Sunday School by teacher.

Ends where? Classrooms in the Upper Level of South Wing for parent pick-up.

The core element of Next Generation is a weekly worship service each Sunday morning at 10:45 a.m. Next Generation worship is designed to develop a solid biblical foundation in the lives of children. Worship, discipleship, ministry and missions each plays a vital role. Several special events for children are scheduled throughout the year including
     Easter Egg Hunt
     First Date Banquet
     Fun Night
     Kidz Kamp