MISSION
Our mission is to mobilize children who follow, serve, and share Jesus.
VALUES
And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
ACTS 2:42
ACTS 2:42
Our Children’s Ministry is built on the same core values as Church 2|42 as a whole. Rooted in Acts 2:42, we want to ensure that every child experiences the transformative power of Christ through:
TEACHING
FELLOWSHIP
BREAKING OF BREAD
PRAYER
Growing in God’s Word
Building a Christ-Centered Community
Celebrating Jesus Together
Cultivating a Spirit-Led Life
What to Expect?
Where do I go?
Church 2|42 is located at Bowen’s Corner Elementary School: 1173 Williams Lane, Hanahan, SC 29410
Please park (we have first-time guest
parking available!) and enter through
the main Church 2|42 Entrance.
parking available!) and enter through
the main Church 2|42 Entrance.
After entering the building, to your right,
you will see the 2|42 Kids Check-In table.
you will see the 2|42 Kids Check-In table.
How Do I Check In?
If possible, please register your child(ren) online prior to attending Church 2|42 to ensure a smooth check-in process:
Children will be accepted into classrooms 15 minutes prior to the start of service, so starting at 9:45 AM.
If you are a first-time guest, please allow a team member to assist you with the check-in process.
Please be prepared to list all allergies, medical conditions, etc. that would be relevant to ensure the safety of your child while they are in 2|42 Kids.
If you have pre-registered your child or they have attended 2|42 Kids previously, you can check them in yourself using the iPad provided.
Place the printed name tag on your child(ren) and be sure to keep the matching parent tag, which you will need for pickup.
Please make sure all bags, bottles, snacks, Bibles, and other personal items are labeled with the child’s name
If you are a first-time guest, please allow a team member to assist you with the check-in process.
Please be prepared to list all allergies, medical conditions, etc. that would be relevant to ensure the safety of your child while they are in 2|42 Kids.
If you have pre-registered your child or they have attended 2|42 Kids previously, you can check them in yourself using the iPad provided.
Place the printed name tag on your child(ren) and be sure to keep the matching parent tag, which you will need for pickup.
Please make sure all bags, bottles, snacks, Bibles, and other personal items are labeled with the child’s name
What classroom should my child go to?
Your child’s classroom will be printed on their name tag. Our classroom divisions are as follows (some classrooms may be combined as needed):
Your child’s classroom will be printed on their name tag. Our classroom divisions are as follows (some classrooms may be combined as needed):
- Baby Boulevard: 6 weeks - 12 months/non-walkers
- Toddler Trail: 13 months/walkers - 24 months
- Preschool Parkway: 2 years - 5 years
- Foundations Freeway: Kindergarten - 2nd grade
- Wisdom Way: 3rd grade - 5 grade
- The Bus Stop: Extra session for children who need childcare outside of normal 2|42 Kids hours on Sundays.
For safety reasons, we ask that you do not enter the classrooms. Children cannot bring food or drink into the class (except in Baby Boulevard). Labeled water bottles are permitted.
How Do I Pick My Child Up?
Dismissal begins when our service ends, around 11 AM.
If you need to pick up your child early, a team member will need to let you into the Kid’s Wing.
You will pick up your child at the classroom door of the room where you dropped them off.
Please do not enter the classroom.
You will receive a printed parent/guardian tag with code after checking your child(ren) into 2|42 Kids. You must have this code to pick up your child(ren).
If you have created an account on our Church 2|42 app, your parent/guardian code should also be available from your app profile.
If you lose your tag, please be prepared to show your driver’s license to verify your identity.
If you need to pick up your child early, a team member will need to let you into the Kid’s Wing.
You will pick up your child at the classroom door of the room where you dropped them off.
Please do not enter the classroom.
You will receive a printed parent/guardian tag with code after checking your child(ren) into 2|42 Kids. You must have this code to pick up your child(ren).
If you have created an account on our Church 2|42 app, your parent/guardian code should also be available from your app profile.
If you lose your tag, please be prepared to show your driver’s license to verify your identity.
FAQs
Where is Church 2|42 located?
Church 2|42 is located at Bowen’s Corner Elementary School: 1173 Williams Lane, Hanahan, SC 29410.
What service times do you offer 2|42 Kids?
Church service begins at 10:00 AM. 2|42 Kids is available during this service and kids can enter classrooms starting at 9:45 AM.
What ages is 2|42 Kids for?
2|42 Kids is for kids aged 6 weeks through 5th grade.
What should my child bring to 2|42 Kids?
We highly encourage children to bring their own Bibles!
Children may bring a water bottle (labeled with their name) but we will also have water available if needed. Personal snacks are only allowed in Baby Boulevard.
If your child is potty training or in diapers, please bring a full change of clothes.
Please make sure all bags, bottles, snacks, Bibles, and other personal items are labeled with the child’s name
Children may bring a water bottle (labeled with their name) but we will also have water available if needed. Personal snacks are only allowed in Baby Boulevard.
If your child is potty training or in diapers, please bring a full change of clothes.
Please make sure all bags, bottles, snacks, Bibles, and other personal items are labeled with the child’s name
What curriculum do you use?
We use The Gospel Project curriculum. We believe this curriculum does a wonderful job of explaining how the whole bible points to the need for Jesus as our Savior.
What will my child do during 2|42 Kids?
Our classrooms utilize worship songs, reading and teaching the Bible, presenting the Gospel, and prayer in an age-appropriate way. We also use games and crafts to keep things fun!
What are your safety and security policies?
Keeping kids safe and secure is our top priority!
Prior to serving, all team members must:
Prior to serving, all team members must:
- Pass a mandatory background check (excluding minors)
- Pass a mandatory child protection course (excluding minors)
- Receive training on 2|42 Kids safety and security policies
- At least two team members are with children at all times
- Only female team members can perform diaper changes and assist in the bathroom, if needed
- Any suspicious behavior must be reported to leadership immediately
- Children are only released to a parent/guardian with the matching code (or driver’s license if the code is lost)
- Kid City doors will be locked during the service
- Emergency procedures are in place should an emergency occur
- Service Leaders will be rotating through classrooms to ensure all safety standards are met
What do you do if my child is crying?
We encourage parents/guardians to let our 2|42 Kids team members try to settle and engage with your child. If, after 10 minutes (or another agreed upon time limit), the child is still crying, we will notify the parent/guardian.
How will you notify a parent/guardian if they are needed?
Your parent/guardian code will be posted on the screen in the sanctuary if you are needed.
Do you serve a snacks?
We follow parent/guardian instructions related to snacks and bottles in the Baby Boulevard classroom. Parent/Guardian must provide any necessary snacks and/or bottles for babies in this classroom.
We provide snacks to children in the Toddler Trail and Preschool Parkway classrooms. An allergy alert will be posted at the door of these classrooms. Please notify a team member during drop-off if your child has a food allergy.
We provide snacks to children in the Toddler Trail and Preschool Parkway classrooms. An allergy alert will be posted at the door of these classrooms. Please notify a team member during drop-off if your child has a food allergy.
What if my child has allergies?
Allergy information must be disclosed during registration and updated as needed. Information in the “allergies” section will be printed on the child’s tag.
If the allergy information on your child’s tag is not correct/up-to-date, please notify the Service Leader immediately.
If your child has a food allergy, please let a team member in your child’s class know when they are dropped off.
An allergy alert will be posted at the door of classrooms that serve snacks during the service.
2|42 Kids team members will not administer medications. If the need arises, the parent/guardian will be contacted during the service.
If the allergy information on your child’s tag is not correct/up-to-date, please notify the Service Leader immediately.
If your child has a food allergy, please let a team member in your child’s class know when they are dropped off.
An allergy alert will be posted at the door of classrooms that serve snacks during the service.
2|42 Kids team members will not administer medications. If the need arises, the parent/guardian will be contacted during the service.
What if my child has a medical condition?
Medical conditions must be disclosed during registration and updated as needed. Medical conditions will not be disclosed on your child’s tag, but if you want them to be, please include medical conditions under the “allergies” section in addition to the “medical conditions” section during the registration process.
Information in the “allergies” section will be printed on the child’s tag. 2|42 Kids team members will not administer medications. If the need arises, the parent/guardian will be contacted during the service.
Information in the “allergies” section will be printed on the child’s tag. 2|42 Kids team members will not administer medications. If the need arises, the parent/guardian will be contacted during the service.
What if my child has special needs?
We do our best to accommodate children with special needs! We would love to speak with you about your child’s specific needs and how we can best accommodate them. Please contact us (link to contact us section below) prior to your visit.
Serve with us!
We are always looking for passionate volunteers for 2|42 Kids! We have many areas where you can serve: teacher, assistant, check-in, craft team, events team, and special needs team.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us (link to contact us section below) if you have any questions before filling out our Team Member Application!
Please don’t hesitate to contact us (link to contact us section below) if you have any questions before filling out our Team Member Application!