By now, maybe you're thinking, 'this looks pretty cool...but what about my kids?' Well, it's been our experience that kids not only enjoy nlcKids, but they spend their week begging their parents to come back. At our Newington & Portland locations, we have incredible kids' environments setup in a variety of classrooms, each equipped with a full audio-visual setup and designed to engage children of different age levels, featuring exciting music, both video and live teaching elements, small groups, activities, and more. We have customized children's environments for kids six weeks old through fifth grade and we invite your family to take a personal tour of nlcKids on your first visit.
We divide our ministry into three separate environments so that we can engage your child at his or her level: Sprout (6 weeks - 2 years), Quest (3 years - kindergarten) and Motion (1st - 5th grade).
We Value Relationships
We desire that each child develops a saving and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. We also value our children’s relationships within a small group setting as they connect with their leaders and the other children in their group. As families, commit to attending consistently each week, children are able to connect with a group of familiar faces where relationships can grow for a lifetime!
We Value Age Appropriateness
We are passionate about children learning about Jesus in a way they understand. That is why our environments and lesson materials are selected based on the physical, mental and emotional needs of each child. For the same reason, we strongly encourage parents to drop their children off at nlcKids before entering the adult experience. This allows parents to enjoy their experience without distractions and allows each child to learn in an environment created for them.
We Value Safety
We believe that safety is vital as families entrust us with their children each week. Therefore, every child is matched to a parent identification number or pager, every volunteer is screened with an interview and federal background check, and every hallway is monitored with security.
We Value Creative Bible Teaching
The Bible is the most amazing book ever written! We strive to bring its stories to life through activities and discussions that keep children engaged. We want all children to love God’s word and understand the value of applying it to their lives.
We Value Fun!
Kids love fun! We realize that when children have fun at church, they can’t wait to come back. We value creating fun ways for children to learn about Jesus.