Looking for a kids church in Oceanside where your child is safe, welcomed, and taught the Bible?
You’re in the right place.
Our Kids Ministry and Sunday School help kids know, trust, and follow Jesus through Bible teaching, worship music, hands-on activities, and friendships.
Kids Ministry is more than childcare.
We partner with parents so discipleship keeps going at home.
✅ Safety and check-in
✅ Secure check-in and pick-up
✅ Background-checked, trained volunteers
✅ Age-appropriate spaces from infants to 5th grade
Service time and location
Sundays at 10:00 AM
Oceanside First Presbyterian Church and Preschool
2001 S. El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA 92054
Serving families across North County San Diego, including Carlsbad and Vista.


Your first Sunday should feel simple.
Check-in: Stop at the Family Welcome Station.
We’ll help you check in and get a name tag for your child.
Drop-off: You’ll walk your child to their room,
meet the leaders, and see the space.
Pick-up: You’ll pick up your child through our secure check-out process.
✅ Age-appropriate Bible teaching
✅ Worship songs kids can sing
✅ Background-checked leaders & volunteers
✅ Games, crafts, and hands-on learning
✅ Small-group time and prayer
✅ Leaders who know your child’s name
Kids are always welcome in worship too.
Pastor Mike says, “The sound of kids in the sanctuary is the sound of a church alive and growing.”
🕙 Our Kids Ministry meets on Sunday mornings @ 10:00 AM during worship
We want kids to leave with something they can carry into the week.
Each Sunday includes
One Bible story.
One Big idea.
One Simple next step.
One Family question to talk about on the way home.
We serve infants through 5th grade every Sunday at 10:00 AM. We group kids by age so the room, lesson, and activities fit their stage. If you tell us your child’s age when you arrive, we’ll get them with the right leader.
Check-in opens at 9:50 AM. If you arrive early, we’ll help you get settled, meet the leaders, and find the room without rushing.
You’ll check in at the Kids Min Door and receive a name tag for your child. At pick-up, we release children through a matching tag or check-out process so the right adult picks up the right child.
Yes. We require a background check for volunteers who serve with minors. We also train our team on kid safety, classroom expectations, and how to respond if a child needs help. We use Live Scan and Shepherds Watch to run our background checks.
Tell us at check-in and we’ll note it so the room leaders know. If your child has food allergies, we avoid food-based snacks unless you approve. If your child needs extra support, we’ll partner with you to make a game plan that helps them feel safe and included.
That’s normal, especially on the first Sunday. We’ll move at your child’s pace and help them connect with a trusted leader. You can stay for a few minutes, then we’ll contact you if your child needs you via text.
Yes. Kids are always welcome in worship at Oceanside First Presbyterian Church. Many families start in worship and then move to Kids Church when their child feels ready. We also provide activity bags to keep those little minds active.
Park in our lower lot. Then follow the signs and over to the sanctuary, enter through the glass doors, inside a greeter will walk with you to check-in and your child’s room.
Get involved with our kids ministries or connect with other parents.
