CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
We love your kids and want them to know that God loves them too! Coast Kids has a highly committed team of people who are ready to engage and teach your children while you enjoy the service. All North Coast Church staff and volunteers are background checked and Live Scanned prior to serving within the Children’s Ministry.
Classes are designed to be age appropriate. For those in our infant to Pre-K classrooms, toys and activities are provided that are suited for each age group. Children in Kindergarten and above have fun worshiping together, playing in various activities and meeting in small groups during table time. Small groups consist of prayer, Bible verses and activities relevant to that day’s Bible teaching. The 4th and 5th grade classes also offer occasional events throughout the year, including a week of summer camp for incoming 5th graders!
We invite kids to bring their Bibles and their friends and join us each weekend!
All children must be checked in and checked out of a classroom. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for more info.
Upcoming Events
Child Dedications at Vista
Coast Kids Glow Night
Carlsbad Extended Worship Night and Communion
Child Dedications at San Marcos/Escondido
Child Dedications at Rancho Bernardo
Child Dedications at Vista
Coast Kids Connect
Connect with Children’s Ministry
Stay in touch with your campus children’s ministry through social media.
Check out the Vista Campus page for location, weekend service times and more.
Infants to Pre-Kindergarten
MINISTRY CONTACT:
Theresa Kidwell, Children’s Pastor (Infant-PreK)
(760) 724-6700 Ext 282
Email
Kindergarten through 5th Grade
MINISTRY CONTACT:
Gina Sur, Children’s Pastor (K – 5th)
(760) 724-6700 Ext 238
Email
Special Needs Ministry
During the weekend ministry we welcome children and young adults with Autism, Down’s syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and ADHD.
All Inclusive Special Needs Classroom
We offer a special needs classroom Sundays at 11:00am on the Vista Campus. There is no reservation needed. This option works best for students who would not do well mainstreaming into other ministry classrooms. The classroom is located in the Preschool building.
Children and Student Ministries work together to facilitate and offer an inviting space for our special needs community. If you would like to know more about this ministry, please contact Marcia Boeche.
MINISTRY CONTACT:
Marcia Boeche, Special Needs Coordinator
Phone: 760-724-6700 x 300
Email
Check out the Carlsbad Campus page for location, weekend service times and more.
While children programs are available for most service times, be sure to check the current service options to pick the best one for your family.
Infants – Pre-Kindergarten
The Preschool program is divided into 5 classrooms: Infant – 12 months, 1 year olds, 2 year olds, 3 year olds and 4’s to Pre-Kindergarten.
MINISTRY CONTACT:
Jessi Gonzales, Children’s Director
(760)724-6700
Email
Kindergarten – 5th Grade
Kindergarten-1st grade and 2nd & 3rd grade are in different classrooms but meet together during worship and offering time.
MINISTRY CONTACT:
Jessi Gonzales, Children’s Director
(760)724-6700
Email
Check out the El Dorado Hills Campus page for location, weekend service times and more.
Infants – 5th Grade
Children classes are divided into the following age groups: Nursery (infants – 1 yr olds), 2 – 5 year olds (Pre-K) , Kindergarten/1st grade, 2nd/3rd grade, 4th/5th grade.
MINISTRY CONTACT:
Stefanie Kennedy, Children’s Pastor
Email
Check out the Fallbrook Campus page for location, weekend service times and more.
Infants – 5th Grade
Children classes are divided into the following age groups: Nursery (infants – 1 yr olds), 2 – 5 year olds (Pre-K) , Kindergarten/1st grade, 2nd/3rd grade, 4th/5th grade.
MINISTRY CONTACT:
Heather Ephron, Children’s Pastor
(760) 724-6700
Email
Check out the Pauma Valley Campus page for location, weekend service times and more.
Infants – 5th Grade
Come find us every Sunday at the Children’s Ministry check-in kiosk. We welcome children of every age and grade level with worship, games, activities and Bible stories that will teach your child about Jesus.
MINISTRY CONTACT:
Jamie Pacheco, Children’s Ministry Director
(760) 724-6700
Email
Check out the Ramona Campus page for location, weekend service times and more.
Infants – 5th Grade
Come find us every Sunday at the Children’s Ministry check-in kiosk. We welcome children of every age and grade level with worship, games, activities and Bible stories that will teach your child about Jesus.
MINISTRY CONTACT:
Cecilia Riley, Children’s Ministry Pastor
(760) 724-6700
Email
Check out the Rancho Bernardo Campus page for location, weekend service times and more.
Infants – 5th Grade
Come find us every Sunday at the Children’s Ministry check-in kiosk. We welcome children of every age and grade level with worship, games, activities and Bible stories that will teach your child about Jesus.
MINISTRY CONTACT:
Megan Sims, Children’s Ministry Pastor
(760) 724-6700
Email
Check out the San Marcos/Escondido Campus page for location, weekend service times and more.
Come find us every Sunday at the Children’s Ministry check-in kiosk. We welcome children of every age and grade level with worship, games, activities and Bible stories that will teach your child about Jesus.
MINISTRY CONTACT:
Ashlie Hufferd, Children’s Ministry Pastor
Phone: (760) 724-6700 x611
Email
Check out the Temecula Campus page for location, weekend service times and more.
MINISTRY CONTACT:
Chase Hartley
Phone: (760) 724-6700
Email
FAQs
Is this just a babysitting service?
Definitely not! The children’s program incorporates age appropriate teaching time to help build a foundation for understanding God’s love.
Children in the 2 year old through Pre-K classes enjoy worship and story time with a craft and activity that helps strengthen that day’s lesson.
Kindergarten grades and above include praise and worship, followed by a fun teaching time, and ends with small groups to pray, recite memory verses and learn to use the Bible.
Each campus has specific procedures but all require children to be checked in and picked up in their classroom. If you would like more detail, contact the campus children’s pastor.
- First time visitors will be asked to complete a registration card for each child. It is important that you indicate if your child has any allergies, special needs or custody issues so we can address your needs.
- All campuses have a notification system for Pre-K and younger children so the parent can be reached during service if needed. When you check in, you will receive further instructions on how this works for your campus.
- When a child (Pre-K and younger) is checked in to a classroom, the person who drops off the child (usually the parent or grandparent) is given a pick-up slip. The person in possession of the pick-up slip is the only person to whom we will release the child from our care.
The screening process for volunteers includes an application, interview and reference checks. In addition staff members and volunteers, age 18 and older, that work in Children’s Ministry have a Live Scan and criminal background check performed by the North Coast Church Safety Team.
We are thankful that so many quality volunteers have stepped forward to help teach kids about the Bible and to encourage them in their walk with the Lord.
We encourage parents to take their children to the restroom before the service begins. However, if the need arises, children are escorted to and from nearby restroom facilities by two staff members or adult non-related volunteers.
For the safety and respect of the children in our classroom, if your child has a runny nose, cough, or fever, please do not bring them.