Early Childhood & Elementary Ministries

Kids

Smiling young boy in a gray shirt being held by an adult with a smartwatch in a lively indoor setting with colorful triangular banners.
Squirmy toddlers. Curious kindergartners. Kids who ask a hundred questions before lunch. Wayzata Community Church's Kids Ministry welcomes children birth through 5th grade into a place built just for them, where faith feels like fun and every family has a partner in the journey.
Every child is a unique, beloved creation of God, and our Early Childhood and Elementary programs build on that truth through play, storytelling, music, and worship. Our team of staff and volunteers creates a space where kids feel known and valued, learning that faith is something they can live out every day, not just something they hear about on Sundays.
We're committed to full inclusion for children of all abilities, and we partner closely with families, offering resources and community to help nurture faith at home.

Sundays

Nursery (Birth-PreK)
Sundays | 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. | Firefly Room

Discover a warm and welcoming space where our youngest ones experience God's love. Our trained staff provides loving, faith-based care through supervised play, hands-on activities, and discovery-centered learning designed specifically for little hearts and minds.

Kids Church (K-5th Grade)
Sundays | 9:00 a.m. | Gym

Bible stories, faith-filled fun, and a place to belong! Kids are invited to join us each Sunday as we discover a new Bible story, explore a faith virtue, play games, and make new friends. Through engaging lessons and small groups, children will grow in faith and build meaningful connections with their WCC community.

Wednesdays

Community Meal
Wednesdays | 5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Mithun Hall
$6/children & $7/adults | Cash, check or Venmo

Take a break from cooking and gather around the table with your WCC community. Join us each Wednesday for an affordable, delicious meal before evening programming. Whether you're coming for classes, choir, or simply good conversation, everyone is welcome to enjoy food, fellowship, and community together. Check out our Events Feed for the menu each week.

Kids MidWeek (Preschool - 5th Grade)
Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Gym

Come hang out. Play some games. Make new friends. Ask big questions. And discover what faith looks like in everyday life.

Every Wednesday, we'll explore the Bible in ways that connect to real life, talk about faith and the stuff kids are actually navigating, and have plenty of fun along the way. It's a place to belong, be yourself, grow in faith, and know you're not doing it alone.

Come when you can. Bring a friend. Jump in.‍

Kids Choirs

Preschool Choir (Ages 2–5)
Wednesdays | 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Community Room
Register Here!

Little voices. Big joy. Explore faith through lively music and movement. This is a joyful, welcoming place for our youngest singers to move, make music, and experience God's love together.

Kids Choir (K–5th Grade)
Wednesdays | 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Grace Notes Choir Room

Led by Autumn Toussaint
Register Here!

Introduces rhythm, pitch-matching, and foundational music skills and concepts while singing joy-filled songs for worship.

Special Events

Friendsgiving Kids Night Out! (ages 3+)
Friday, November 13 | 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
$20 per Child | 
Register Here!

Parents, enjoy an evening to yourselves while your kids spend a night with their friends at church. Thanksgiving Kids Night Out is a relaxed, festive evening built around the things kids love most.

The night starts with a pizza dinner, so there’s no need to feed them beforehand. From there, kids will make Thanksgiving crafts, play games and group activities, and settle in for a Thanksgiving movie. In between, there’s plenty of time to hang out with friends and laugh together.

Think of it as a Friendsgiving for kids, a chance to celebrate gratitude and friendship with their church friends before the holiday gets busy. Meanwhile, you get a few hours back, whether that means dinner out, a quiet night at home, or a dent in your holiday to-do list.

Space is limited and registration is required, so sign up early to hold your child’s spot.

Breakfast With Santa (sponsored by WCCNS)
December 5, 2026 | 8:30-11:30am | Mithun Hall | All Ages Welcome
Registration Link Coming Soon!

Pancakes, holiday crafts and photos with Santa make Breakfast with Santa a festive way to start December. You’ll also find a cocoa and coffee bar, raffle prizes and a toy drive for anyone who’d like to bring a new toy to share. Everyone is welcome, so bring the kids and your appetite.

Advent Workshop
December 6, 2026 | 10am-12pm | Gym
Early-Bird Registration: $20  | After Dec. 1 $25 
Register Here!

Kids, grown-ups and friends of all ages and abilities can step into the Christmas story together through interactive activities and crafts, and spend the morning getting ready for Christmas side by side. Come before or after one of our Sunday services for this WCC tradition. In a season that tends to fill up fast, it’s a chance to slow down, make something side by side and get ready for Christmas together. Early-bird registration is available for a lower price.

WCCNS Information & Enrollment Meeting
January 28, 2027 | 9:30am-11:30am | Mithun Hall

Thinking about preschool for next fall? The WCC Nursery School Information & Enrollment Meeting walks you through our classrooms, program options and enrollment process for children 16 months to 5 years. Bring your questions, and we’ll help you find the right fit for your child.

Coffeehouse for Kids: The Teddy Bear Band
February 13, 2027 | 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. | Mithun Hall
Cost: Free Will Offering

Coffeehouse for Kids brings the warmth of our winter concert series to our youngest music fans. The Teddy Bear Band has been getting Minnesota kids singing, clapping and dancing since 1985, and many of their first fans now bring kids of their own. Bring your own teddy bear or favorite stuffed friend, and plan to sing along.

Are You New?

If you’re new here, we’re so glad your family is joining us! To help us keep every child safe and cared for, please take a moment to complete this registration form. Once submitted, your family will be set up in our Safe Student Check-In System, and you’ll begin receiving our weekly Family Ministries Newsletter with updates and opportunities.

Questions? Contact Nicole Smalley, Interim Director of Children's Ministry — she’d love to connect with you!

Staff

Nicole Smalley
Interim Director of Children's Ministry