A Place Kids Love and Parents Trust

The Southside Kids logo features 'Southside' in white text and 'Kids' in large, colorful letters of green, yellow, blue, and orange on a dark background.

Safe, Fun, and Faith-Filled Kids Ministry

At Southside Kids, children experience a fun, safe, and engaging environment where they can learn about Jesus, make friends, and grow in confidence.

Plan Your Visit

Nursery through Elementary  

Safe Check-In

Sundays During Service

Located in Lakeland


For Parents

We know dropping your child off somewhere new can feel overwhelming.

That’s why we make safety and care a top priority.

Our goal is to create an environment where kids feel excited to come back every week.

Secure check-in process  

Background-checked volunteers 

Age-specific classrooms

Safe and clean spaces

Friendly team ready to help

Secure check-in process  

Background-checked volunteers 

Age-specific classrooms

Safe and clean spaces

Friendly team ready to help

Safe Environment

Background-checked volunteers and secure check-in.

   Fun Learning

Bible lessons taught in a fun and engaging way  

Great Friendships

Kids connect with others their age

Caring Leaders

Volunteers who love and encourage kids

What Happens On Your First Visit?

Park and enter the church  

Visit Kids Check-In 

Meet the Kids Team 

Kids go to age-specific classrooms 

Parents enjoy service worry-free

Nursery

infant-36 months

Your child will experience personal care from our well-staffed team. We keep our nursery rooms ready for your little ones with age-appropriate toys that are thoroughly cleaned each service. We know babies have specific needs and schedules, so when you bring your child to the nursery, we have an easy-to-fill out form that you can fill out to let our team know of any feeding or sleeping needs.

Preschool

3-5 Years

Our preschool classroom is designed just for your child, with age-appropriate toys, activities, and special service elements. Each week, kids explore Bible stories, worship, prayer, and a weekly Big Idea, while building friendships and growing in faith. They also take home a Home Guide with memory verses and discussion activities to continue learning at home.

Elementary

k-5th Grade

Kids Church is a safe, fun, and exciting place for K–5th graders to grow spiritually and make friends. At Southside Church, we want every child to know God’s love and discover that church is fun. Partnering with parents, we teach kids God’s Word, life skills, and a servant’s heart so they can grow as disciples of Jesus and become world changers.

Meet Our Kids Team

FAQ

We serve children from birth through 5th grade. Each age group has a safe, fun, and engaging environment designed just for them—so your child can learn about Jesus at their level.

Yes! Your child’s safety is a top priority. Every child is checked in through our secure system, parents receive a matching pickup tag, and only the person with the matching tag can pick up their child.

Kids can come comfortable and ready to have fun! We recommend clothes they can move around in, as services may include games, activities, and hands-on learning.

If your child needs you during service, we will contact you right away through our secure check-in system or by texting/calling you. You’ll never be out of reach.

Absolutely. Every volunteer is background checked, trained, and approved. Here at Southside, we are passionate about creating a safe and loving environment for your child.

Your Family Belongs Here

We’d love to welcome your family to Southside Kids.

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