Early Childhood & Elementary Ministries

Kids

Smiling toddler wearing a white hat and Mickey Mouse shirt sliding down a metal slide at a playground.

Smiling young boy in a gray shirt being held by an adult with a smartwatch in a lively indoor setting with colorful triangular banners.

Young girl wearing a red tie-dye bucket hat and a colorful tie-dye shirt with a name tag, speaking or singing with other children and adults around her.

A smiling man and a woman kneeling on the floor with two young children holding event pamphlets in an indoor community space.

At Wayzata Community Church, Early Childhood & Elementary Ministries are at the heart of our Family Ministries mission — nurturing faith from the very beginning and supporting families as they grow together.

We believe every child is a unique and beloved creation of God. Our Early Childhood Ministry (birth through age 5) provides a nurturing, safe, and welcoming environment where children can begin to experience God’s love through play, storytelling, music, and relationships. As children grow into elementary school, our programs continue to build on that foundation with engaging, age-appropriate experiences that help them explore the Bible, participate in worship, and begin developing a personal relationship with God.

Supported by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, our ministry blends learning, music, service, and fellowship to create a space where children feel known, valued, and excited to grow in their faith. Everything we offer is designed to be both meaningful and fun — helping kids discover that faith is something they can live out every day.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where children of all abilities can fully participate and belong. We also partner closely with families, offering resources, encouragement, and community to help nurture faith at home and build lasting connections with other families.

Our Values

Love: Experiencing and sharing the radically inclusive love of God.

Belong: Creating space for every child to feel safe, known, and valued.

Grow: Helping children build a strong foundation for a lifetime of faith.

Do: Encouraging kindness, compassion, and service in everyday life.

Sundays

Littlest Angels Sunday School & Child Care
Birth–PreK • Firefly Room
Summer Schedule: May 24 - September 6 • 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. ONLY

Loving, faith-based care with trained staff, hands-on activities, and play-centered learning in a warm, welcoming environment.

Graceland Sunday School (K–5th Grade)
K-5th Grade • Gym & Classrooms
Summer Schedule: May 24 - June 28 • 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

We begin with a few minutes of free play, gather for large-group worship time, then move to classrooms for small-group, faith-based activities led by parent volunteers. Parent volunteers are encouraged throughout the program year.

Vacation Bible School (VBS)

KINGDOM QUEST
For ages 3 through 5th grade (must be potty trained)
August 3 - 7 • 9:00 AM to Noon
Pre-Registration, $125/per kid

Kingdom Quest VBS whisks kids away on a wild, wonder‑filled adventure through magical realms where they solve challenges, meet quirky characters, and uncover the secrets of God’s Kingdom. Each day feels like stepping into a storybook—full of music, games, surprises, and Bible truths that sparkle with imagination.

Click here to register!

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 Jodie Nyberg, Director of Early Childhood & Elementary Ministries — we’d love to connect with you!

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Jodie Nyberg

Director, Early Childhood and Elementary Ministries