Children's Ministry

(Toddler to 5th Grade)

Sunday School (Toddler – 5th Grade)

Providence Church in West Hills offers a warm, safe, and gospel-centered children’s ministry for toddlers through 5th grade, serving families across the San Fernando Valley. Each Sunday, children enjoy worship time, Bible stories, age-appropriate activities and loving supervision in a secure environment. Whether you live in West Hills, Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Chatsworth, Northridge, Tarzana, or nearby, we look forward to welcoming your family and helping your kids know God and experience His love.

We love kids! We're a family of families with a heartfelt desire for our children to know God and feel His love. Our goal is to help them learn about God’s word and the gospel story in a safe, fun, and caring environment.

Here’s what you can expect when you visit us on a Sunday:

Sunday School is available for children (toddlers - 5th graders) and middle school (6th-8th graders).

Check-In: Kids have an easy, secure check in at our Welcome Table where they'll receive a printed name tag. Parents/guardians get a matching receipt for easy, secure pick-up.

Worship Together: Everyone starts the service together with a time of worship. Kids are invited to come up front and join Pastor Chris for a lively sing-along.

Class Time: After the sing-along, children are escorted by our Children's Ministry teachers to their classes. Here, they'll enjoy a Bible story, singing, snacks (nut-free), and playtime.

Pick-Up: Once the service ends, parents/guardians pick up their kids from their classes using the printed receipt.

After the Service: Families are invited to spend time together!

For questions or more info about our children’s ministry, please reach out to families@providencesfv.com. We look forward to welcoming you and your family!

4:12

Our youth ministry, 4:12, for 4th-8th graders, is offered once a month on Friday night. Learn more on the youth ministry page.

Youth Ministry

FAQ

My child is an infant or young toddler. What are the options?

Parents with infants and young toddlers are welcome to use an enclosed padded play area in the back of the sanctuary.

What are the kids age divisions for class?
  • Preschool – TK
  • Kindergarten – 1st grade
  • 2nd – 3rd grade
  • 4th-5th grade
  • 6th-8th grade
What does my child do in class?

Each week, kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade start class as a group with a gospel-centered Bible story and a small snack. Then they are divided up by grade into smaller classes where they review and discuss the lesson while participating in a fun game, activity or worksheet. The Preschool-TK group goes directly to their own class for a snack, Bible lesson and play time. The middle school group goes directly to their own class as well.

What precaution and security measures do you take for the children?

While under the care of the children’s ministry, children are directly supervised at all times.  We follow the Rule of 3:

  • There are always three people present, which includes two screened adults (one female) to the greatest extent possible, and class doors remain open. The property has security cameras in most rooms, and a walkie-talkie communication system is in place for emergencies.
  • A child is never alone with an adult, youth, or peer.

In an effort to provide the safest environment for our kids, all adult teachers and assistants are screened in compliance with California AB506, which requires LiveScan fingerprinting. Though not required by the state, we also run national and county background checks annually on all teachers/volunteers.

If you’d like to learn more about our children’s ministry (ages toddler-6th grade), check-in procedures, safety measures, or visit with your kids before service, we’d love to help. Please reach out to families@providencesfv.com — we’re here to assist your family in finding a place to belong.