Can’t join us in person? Try Kidscoast at Home. You’ll find weekly lessons, parent resources, and valuable encouragement that will help equip you to teach your children about God’s love.
Kidscoast
What is Kidscoast?
Kidscoast is what we call our children's ministry for kids from birth to 5th grade. With great music and a ton of fun, your kids will learn about the Gospel in age-appropriate environments each weekend.
At Kidscoast our goals are to equip and empower parents to lead their families spiritually, introduce children to Jesus Christ and the hope of the Gospel, and purposefully plan our time to develop influential leadership skills in our volunteers.
Serve with KidscoastWhat is Kidscoast like?
Nursery (Birth – 24 Months)
Our mission is to show the love of Jesus to every baby and toddler, while playing, rocking, changing diapers, and singing to them. These little ones are prayed over and lovingly cared for during their time in Kidscoast.
Preschool (2-5 Years)
Little ones enjoy a creative place where they experience the stories of the Bible in dramatic and engaging ways. Our objective is to communicate to every child that God loves them!
Elementary (K - 5th Grade)
Elementary-age children experience God through worship, games, and interactive lessons that are relevant in their day-to-day lives and help apply God’s Word when navigating situations at school, home, and in their friendships.
Won by One
Won by One is Seacoast’s special needs ministry where children learn about the love of God in an area that is safe, fun, and suitable to their learning needs. This ministry offers families much-needed time for their own spiritual growth and renewal. Weekly Won by One services* include worship, group time, games, and crafts. We love to help children understand God’s Word and help them grow in their faith. Won by One Buddies who serve in this ministry build strong, loving relationships with the children, teens, and adults with special needs. All Buddies receive training to serve in this ministry.
*Please check to see if this ministry is available at your campus, and at which services.
Kidscoast at Home
Safety
Children and parents receive matching printed nametags and pick-up tags to ensure their safety in our environments. The child’s nametag identifies their age group, any allergies, and a security code that matches the parent pick-up tag. At the end of the service, each parent picking up a child must provide the pick-up tag to the door host. A member of the Kidscoast team will ensure the security codes match on both the child’s nametag and parent pick-up tag.
All Kidscoast volunteers receive a background check and do not serve alone.
For more information about our policies and procedures, read our Kidscoast handbook and see our Kidscoast FAQ’s below.
Kidscoast Events
FAQs
Do volunteers receive background checks?
Yes. Every staff member and every volunteer who may have access to a minor undergoes our background check and reference check process. Background checks are updated regularly. Any person who may pose a threat to children, youth or vulnerable adults is prohibited from working in any ministry involving minors or vulnerable adults.
Are adults permitted to be alone with children?
No. Seacoast has a two-adult rule. At least two, screened, unrelated adults must be present with a minor(s) at every function, in each classroom, vehicle or other enclosed areas during all activities with children. If the two-adult rule is not possible for any reason, we will implement the rule of three, in which at least 1 screened adult is present with a minimum of at least 3 individuals. The rule of three is only approved in situations where the minors are at least 5 years or older.
Is there camera footage of Kidscoast environments?
Yes. Seacoast locations have security camera footage in our children’s environments; our setup and tear-down locations actively partner with facility owners and adapt as we are able. Security footage may be accessed by Security personnel live during weekend services and/or viewable in archives for a specified period.
Does Seacoast have a security team in place?
Yes. We have an experienced and highly trained Security Director who oversees Campus volunteer security teams. The Security Director helps to review policies, train security Dream Team members, and helps to ensure our policies and procedures are properly implemented. Many of our volunteer security team are current or former first-responders and security professionals. In addition to the Seacoast security team, Kidscoast ensures hallway monitors are in place during services. Hallway monitors are on constant watch and will notify the Seacoast security team as needed.
What is the check-in procedure?
Upon arrival, children and parents receive matching printed nametags and pick-up tags to ensure safety in Kidscoast environments. The child’s nametag identifies their age group, any allergies, and a security code, which matches the parent pick-up tag. A parent pick-up tag is required to check-out a child from a Kidscoast environment.
Do my kids have to attend Kidscoast?
No. While we believe that Kidscoast is the best place for your kids to hear the Gospel in a way that is accessible, fun, and designed just for them, they are welcome to join you in attending a service.
What are your bathroom policies?
Men are not permitted to change diapers or take children to the restroom. There are to be no adults in the restrooms with children at any time. If there isn’t a bathroom in the classroom, two female volunteers may take the child to a nearby restroom, make sure it’s clear and send the child inside while volunteers wait outside with the door cracked open.