Our Children and Preschool ministries are designed for children (and their families) starting at birth and going through 5th grade.
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6
That is the goal for our children’s department at North Central. Through Bible stories, one-on-one discipleship, AWANA and many other exciting activities, including our summer Vacation Bible School, we have an amazing opportunity to help encourage children in their faith.
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Upcoming Events
Visit this page often to stay up-to-date with our upcoming Children’s Events. Some events require pre-registration, so make sure to click any links provided!
Our AWANA Clubbers will be having their annual Birthday Party for Jesus on Wednesday, December 10 at 6:00pm. For more info about our AWANA club, click here.
Elementary Life Groups will be having their Christmas parties on December 21 at 9:30am in their classrooms. If you would like to help by providing a breakfast item for your child’s class, you can drop it off in their classroom that morning.
Save the date for VBS 2026! We can’t wait to see kids at Illumination Station where we will be shining a light on who Jesus really is! Online pre-registration will open in February 2026.
Are you planning to visit?
If this is your first time visiting, please ask a greeter at the door to help you find the class that will best fit your child. We have a classroom that is specially designed for your child’s age group!
All of our volunteers who work with minors complete an application, a background check, a reference check, and a training course before helping with our children.
Please let us know if your child has any allergies or dietary needs at check-in. If you would like to know what we currently have for snacks contact Lee Anne Privette (Preschool) at leeanne@gatorchurch.com, Jenna Rich (Elementary) at jennarich@gatorchurch.com, or your child’s teacher.
Life Groups
We have Life Group classes for all ages every Sunday at 9:30am! Our Preschool and Children’s Life Groups are teacher-led classes where children learn the Bible and complete hands-on activities that enforce the Bible Truths they are being taught. For more information on the curriculum that each class uses, you can contact our Preschool or Children’s Director. These Life Groups are categorized by age/grade level:
- Babies
- 1s
- 2s and 3s
- PreK
- Kindergarten
- 1st-2nd Grade
- 3rd-5th Grade
For the locations of the classrooms, please see a greeter with a nametag at any of our entrances when you arrive.
Discipleship Class
Discipleship is a very important aspect of bringing up children who are committed to living a Christ-centered life. A disciple is a follower of Jesus, and discipleship is a Bible-based process where a seasoned Christian meets with and encourages a new believer, helping them to learn and grow in their faith and build a solid foundation. At North Central, we have a dedicated Children’s Discipleship Class that meets every Sunday during the Life Group hour. In this classroom, each child works one-on-one with an adult teacher.
If your child has expressed interest or is asking questions about salvation, or has recently accepted Christ as their Savior, then this is the perfect program for them. For more information about the Children’s Discipleship Class or to see the curriculum that is used, please contact Jenna at jennarich@gatorchurch.com.
Worship Services
During the worship service, we offer childcare for children that have not yet entered kindergarten (age 5 and under). If you need help finding where your child should attend, please ask a greeter or a teacher from one of the classes in the preschool hallway. Our elementary-aged students are invited to join us in the worship service with their families. We recommend note taking (or drawing pictures) as a way to keep small hands busy and ears open during the service. Children who attend Life Group before the worship service will receive an activity box/bag with age appropriate activities and note-taking sheets, along with a snack, for use during the service. We also have activity boxes available for visiting children – just ask a greeter at the door in the entryway when you arrive!
Wednesday Nights
Our Wednesday Night programming for children is called AWANA. It is open to all kids from age 2 to 5th grade, and we meet from 6pm to 7:30pm weekly. Click here to learn more about AWANA. AWANA meets during the school year, from August to May. During the months of June and July, we have a special event for preschool and elementary children each Wednesday night. Check the calendar on our website for info on those special events!
Quick Links
Application to Volunteer (Background Check and Training Required)
Email Lee Anne Privette about Preschool Age Ministries
Email Jenna Rich about Children’s Events and Elementary Age Ministries