TCCO Kids
TCCO Kids Vision
We exist to connect all children at TCCO, ages birth thru 5th grade, to Jesus and each other. We strive to create an atmosphere where kids feel safe, loved, valued, and excited to learn about Jesus. We will partner with families to help guide their children into an authentic faith that will stay with them for life. Ultimately, we believe this will nurture a deep love for Jesus and develop a greater understanding of His love for them from the start.
A Note From Our TCCO Kids Director
Hello! I am Elaine Hathaway, the Kids Director at TCCO. I oversee all children ages birth-5th grade. I love combining my love for Jesus and my passion for working with kids to fulfill this role God has called me to. And, I love seeing the kids walk through the doors on Sunday mornings with a huge smile on their face, eager to get to their class and be with their friends, and then most importantly learn about Jesus! I am forever grateful for the opportunity to connect kids to Jesus and each other!
For more information about TCCO Kids, please contact Elaine: Elaine@theconnecting.co
Weekly Services
TCCO Kids programming is offered for both services, 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM for all kids ages birth – 5th grade.
We strive to provide a safe, secure, and fun environment on Sunday mornings for our kids. In order to ensure this, we require all of our volunteers to be background checked, we provide specific training for all volunteers, we have a policy of two trained adults in every classroom, we offer computerized check-in systems that print a unique security tag for every child & parent, we follow strict protocols for child pick-up, as well as many other safety measures in and out of each classroom.
What to expect
Kids Zone Check-In
- Look for the "Kids Zone Check-In" sign and enter those doors
- Find a TCCO Kids volunteer at the high-top round check-in table
- For all new families, fill out the form below under "new family check-in" ahead of time or scan the QR code at the check-in table when you arrive
- Then, you will check-in your child on the iPad
- You will receive a printed nametag and security tag; place the nametag on your child and keep the security tag with you to pick up your child
Returning Family Check-in
Once you’ve attended TCCO and checked your children in at least once, your family information will be saved. You can then download the Church Center app to check-in your kids before you arrive. When you get here, simply scan the QR code on the check-in iPad and your tags will print. Without the app, you can still check-in by entering the last four digits of your cell phone number.
New Family Check-in
For all of our first-time guests, you can use this link to check-in your family and fill out all your information ahead of time. This will make your check-in process smoother and faster. When you arrive on Sunday morning, come to the kids check-in table and a volunteer will walk you through the check-in process!
Preschool
One Year Olds
Parent Info
• Kids in this classroom will move to the next classroom right after their 2nd birthday.
• Please bring diapers, wipes, bottles, and/or pacis. Please clearly label all items that belong to your child. An extra tag will print for you at check-in. Please place that extra tag on your diaper bag, as this will greatly help our volunteers out.
• Kids in this classroom are provided cheerios for a snack. If your child has an allergy, please let us know and feel free to bring your own snack.
Curriculum Info
Through the curriculum, children are engaged in lessons that are Bible based and age appropriate. Each lesson is intentionally designed to align with the emotional and cognitive abilities of our preschoolers, making it possible for them to understand, retain, and love learning about Jesus. They will learn these three basic truths: 1) God made me, 2) God loves me, and 3) Jesus wants to be my friend forever.
Two Year olds
Parent Info
• Kids in this classroom will move to the next classroom right after their 3rd birthday.
• Please clearly label all items that belong to your child. An extra tag will print for you at check-in. Please place that extra tag on your diaper bag, as this will greatly help our volunteers out.
• Kids in this classroom are provided goldfish or cheerios for a snack. If your child has an allergy, please let us know and feel free to bring your own snack.
Curriculum Info
• Through the curriculum, children are engaged in lessons that are bible based and age appropriate. Each lesson is intentionally designed to nurture a lasting and everyday faith in your kids. They will learn these three basic truths: 1) God made me, 2) God loves me, and 3) Jesus wants to be my friend forever.
• In this room, kids are engaged in a worship song, watch a short video lesson teaching them the Bible story, and do an age appropriate activity reinforcing the bottom line taught in the video and Bible story.
3-4 year olds
Parent Info
• Kids in this classroom are 3-4 years old. If they turn 5 before December 31st, they will move to the 5 years-1st grade classroom on our annual TCCO Kids Pop-Up Sunday. If they turn 5 after December 31st, they will wait to move to the next classroom until our next Pop-Up Sunday.
• Please clearly label all items that belong to your child. An extra tag will print for you at check-in. Please place that extra tag on your child’s bag, as this will greatly help our volunteers out.
• Kids in this classroom are provided goldfish or animal crackers for a snack. If your child has an allergy, please let us know and feel free to bring your own snack.
Curriculum Info
• Through the curriculum, children are engaged in lessons that are Bible based and age appropriate. Each lesson is intentionally designed to nurture a lasting and everyday faith in your kids. They will learn these three basic truths: 1) God made me, 2) God loves me, and 3) Jesus wants to be my friend forever.
• In this room, kids are engaged in a worship song, watch a short video lesson teaching them the Bible story, and do an age appropriate activity reinforcing the bottom line taught in the video and Bible story.
• This class has a monthly memory verse that they are encouraged to learn and practice at home with their parents. They can recite the monthly memory verse to a TCCO Kids volunteer once in the month for a special prize!
Babies
(6 weeks to 1 year)
Parent Info
• Babies can start being dropped off in this room at 6 weeks old. They will stay in this room until they reach their first birthday.
• Please bring diapers, wipes, bottles, and/or pacis. Please clearly label all items that belong to your child. An extra tag will print for you at check-in. Please place that extra tag on your diaper bag, as this will greatly help our volunteers out.
• The kids in this classroom are not provided a snack.
Elementary
5 years-1st grade
Parent Info
• Kids in this classroom are 5 years old (before December 31st) thru 1st grade. They only move up on our annual TCCO Kids Pop-Up Sunday. When they enter 2nd grade, they will move to the next room.
• There is no snack provided in this room.
Curriculum Info
• Through the curriculum, children are engaged in lessons that are Bible based and age appropriate. In these elementary school years kids will grow in wisdom, faith, and friendship. They will learn these three basic truths: 1) I need to make the wise choice. 2) I can trust God no matter what. 3) I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
• In this room, kids are engaged in a worship song, watch a short video lesson teaching them the Bible story, and do an age appropriate activity reinforcing the bottom line taught in the video and Bible story.
• This class has a monthly memory verse that they are encouraged to learn and practice at home with their parents. They can recite the monthly memory verse to a TCCO Kids volunteer once in the month for a special prize!
2nd-5th grade
Parent Info
• Kids in this classroom are in 2nd thru 5th grade.
• There is no snack provided in this room.
Curriculum Info
• Through the curriculum, children are engaged in lessons that are Bible based and age appropriate. In the elementary school years kids will grow in wisdom, faith, and friendship. They will learn these three basic truths: 1) I need to make the wise choice. 2) I can trust God no matter what. 3) I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
• They are welcome to be dropped off with their class to then go into the auditorium to worship together as a group, or they can join their parents for worship and then meet their class in the back after worship and prayer.
• After they attend worship, the kids come back and watch their video lesson that teaches a weekly Bible story. They are then engaged in age-appropriate discussion questions to help deepen their faith and understanding of Jesus’ love for them.
• This class has a monthly memory verse that they are encouraged to learn and practice at home with their parents. They can recite the monthly memory verse to a TCCO Kids volunteer once in the month for a special prize!
Upcoming events
TCCO Students+ are fun nights that happen on the last programmed Wednesday of each month. In addition to the regular programming each week this night will have a larger game element that will be geared for students to invite friends to join in on the fun!
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50/50 Partnership
Stay Connected
On the first Sunday of every month, all parents of TCCO Kids will receive an email with information on what your child is learning about in TCCO Kids that month—plus simple activities, conversation ideas, and a link to the worship music so you can engage with your child about what they are learning at home!