When you join us for the first time, please stop by the Welcome Center desk in the back of the church (Families’ Building). We’ll have you fill out a brief form about your family and check in your student(s). Our staff and volunteers will then guide you to your student’s classroom so you feel confident and supported.

Each student receives two name tags and a parent pickup code. One tag goes on your student, and the other is given to their teacher. Parents or guardians should keep the pickup code for pickup time, which helps us ensure a safe and smooth transition at the end of the service. Your student’s pickup tag also includes the room name and number in case you forget where to go. Anyone 16 or older may drop off and pick up students.

The Friendship Class is designed for children who benefit from a low-sensory, adaptive environment. Kids in this class still experience all the same elements as other classes—Bible stories, worship, and engaging activities—but in a space created to support students with special needs or disabilities. Each week includes a Bible lesson, musical worship, and hands-on activities to help every child flourish.

We strive to be a highly inclusive church. Whenever possible, children with special needs join their age-appropriate classes, with or without a one-on-one aide as needed. Kids bring a “buddy bag” with fidgets, toys, or other tools that help them thrive and succeed in the classroom.

Your child’s safety is our top priority. On Sundays and during midweek programs, we have roaming safety officers. All leaders working with children are background-checked, livescanned, and trained as mandated reporters. They follow our child protection policies and take extra precautions to ensure every child is safe. Parents provide a phone number at check-in so we can contact them immediately if needed.

Yes! Your child can receive one-on-one support, or a “buddy,” to assist them in class. To start this process, please reach out to kaelee@vc.church for more information.