Birth - Pre-K | Sundays at 8:00am, 9:30am, & 11:15am
The Bayou Preschool Ministry, for ages birth to K-4, exists to cultivate growth in three areas for every child.
The Preschool Ministry creates a warm, nurturing environment where your littlest ones can experience God's love through age-appropriate Bible stories, songs, and activities. Every child is known, loved, and cared for by our trained and background-checked team.
Preschool Ministry has made going to church one of the best things because my children learn so much, they make friends, and they are so excited to go to class to do their crafts! It makes it so easy to be okay with sending them to class at The Bayou while I’m in service.
Hannah
Preschool Parent
We make check-in easy and safe. Here is what to expect.
When you arrive, head to the Preschool Check-In counter located near the main entrance. You will be greeted by a friendly team member who will walk you through the entire process. If it is your first time, we will get you set up in our system so future visits are even easier.
Use one of our Church Center kiosks right at the counter to check in your child. You can also save time by pre-checking in from home using the free Church Center app. The process only takes a moment and ensures your child is securely registered for the morning.
Once checked in, you will receive a name tag for your child and a matching security tag for you. Our team will walk you to your child's classroom and introduce you to the volunteers. When service is over, simply show your security tag at pickup.
Special events and programs for preschoolers and their families.
Annual - Summer
Throughout four fun-filled mornings, preschoolers worship, hear engaging Bible stories, play exciting games, and create hands-on crafts—all thoughtfully designed to connect back to God’s Word.
1-2x per year
The Parent Promise experience includes a 30-minute Connect session with our Preschool Minister, a 30-minute online class to do at your convenience, and a one-hour family-friendly ceremony on our campus.
We know Sunday mornings can feel challenging for families of kids with special needs, and we want to help you worship with confidence and peace of mind.
During the 11:15am service, our Inclusion Room in the Preschool Ministry area offers a welcoming space where parents can watch a live simulcast while children enjoy one of two adjoining sensory rooms staffed by trained volunteers.
Our heart is to provide care that helps your whole family feel safe, supported, and included.
We want Sunday mornings to feel restful for your whole family—including our nursing moms. Located inside our Preschool Ministry, the Nursing Moms Room is a private, welcoming space for moms who would prefer some quiet while nursing or pumping, during and between services. The room is stocked with everything you might need, including nursing pads, wipes, diapers, milk storage bags, nursing covers, nursing pillows, and a diaper changing table.
To keep it a calm and comfortable space, the room is reserved for nursing moms and their babies. Simply stop by the NextGen check-In desk to let them know you'd like to use the Nursing Moms room and one of our Serve Team members will be glad to walk you back.
We understand how precious your child is. Learn more about how we live that out with the information below.
You will need to take a few minutes to register your child at the NextGen check-in desk. After registration, our team will help you get familiar with the check-in and security system and give you a brief tour of the Preschool Center.
There is no minimum age, but we recommend that your child has had his or her first set of shots at six weeks of age.
If your child has a need we are unable to fulfill, we will text the person registered as the primary parent in the household. Your security tag code may also appear on screens throughout campus with the message, "Parent please respond."
Yes. We offer a private area for nursing mothers with rocking chairs, a changing table, and a live video feed of the worship service.
Parents are encouraged to update their email preferences in the Church Center app to receive the monthly Preschool newsletter, Bible reading plan, memory verse, upcoming events, and recommended resources.
All Preschool Serve Team members complete a background check, fill out an application, and interview with the Preschool Coordinator before they are approved to shadow or serve.
No. Preschool Serve Team members do not administer medication or topical products, including prescription or over-the-counter medication, diaper cream, bug repellent, or sunscreen.
Yes. Sunday morning preschool programs are designed to support parents while they are participating in worship or serving on campus.
No. Children must be free of fever, vomiting, and diarrhea for at least 24 hours before entering Preschool.
Only someone with the proper security tag may enter Preschool for pickup. If you send someone else, that person must have the security tag and be at least 16 years old.
Yes. The Bayou values worship and serving, and we are happy to accommodate families who are sharing in that vision.
Our Preschool Ministry team would love to connect with you.