PRESCHOOL & CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Our Preschool and Children’s Ministry ministers to children ages birth through 5th grade. Our purpose is to provide biblically-based, age appropriate education to preschool and elementary children. We are dedicated to partnering with parents in Jacksonville in laying spiritual foundations, helping children understand what it means to have a personal relationship Christ, accept Him as their personal Lord and Savior, and grow in their faith.
MINISTRY IN ACTION
Coming Soon:
Regular ACTIVITIES
On Sundays at 9:15am, we invite children and preschoolers to attend Connect Group. There are relevant Bible lessons, fellowship, and more!
On Wednesdays at 6:30pm (dinner is served at 5:30 and FREE for kids!), we have activities available for all ages.
Our annual Fall Festival takes place at the end of every October. It's a great time for fun games, fellowship, and sweet treats!
Every August, we celebrate our children moving up a grade with Promotion Sunday. Our rising Kindergarteners will receive a Bible!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Meet our ministry staff
Shannon Radosevich
Preschool & Children's Pastor
With over 18 years of experience in children’s ministry, Shannon is passionate about helping kids grow in their understanding of God and develop a personal, lifelong relationship with Him. Prior to serving in ministry, she worked as an elementary school teacher. Shannon holds a Master’s degree and a PhD in Christian Education, with a focus on children’s ministry. She is married and a proud mom of three children. Shannon loves the beach, reading, and spending time with her family.
Cheryl O'Connor
Preschool & Children's Ministry Assistant
Cheryl has been a member at Deermeadows since 2008 and a ministry assistant since 2021. After many years in the fashion industry, she is so thankful that she now gets to work with kids, which is her passion. The relationships that she is able to build and the opportunity to watch the children grow in their personal relationship with Jesus makes it hard for Cheryl to consider this to be a job.
Additional Information
Sunday Groups at 9:15am
- Babies & Preschoolers: Check them in at the Preschool Check-In Desk (located at the Preschool entrance) to our secure area where they can enjoy age appropriate activities throughout the morning until worship is over.
- Kids (K-5th): Kids get checked in at the Cube Check-In Desk (located on the 2nd Floor) to attend age-graded groups and be picked up before worship.
- Students (6th-12th): Attend age-graded groups in The Loft (located on 2nd Floor).
Sunday Worship at 10:30am
- Babies & Preschoolers: Cared for in the Preschool & Nursery areas as part of the "Extended Teaching Care" (ETC) ministry.
- Kids (K-2nd): Attend the multigenerational gathering with family and friends. They can choose to attend Kids Worship when they are dismissed halfway through worship service, or they may remain with their families. (Check-in kids for Kids Worship in the lobby of the Worship Center before worship.) All kids are invited to pick up a worship bag as they enter the worship center each Sunday, and return it on the way out.
- Kids (3rd-5th): Attend multigenerational worship in the Worship Center. All kids are invited to pick up a worship bag as they enter the worship center each Sunday, and return it on the way out.
- Students (6th-12th): Attend multigenerational worship in the Worship Center.
Wednesday Nights at 6:30pm (Aug-May)
- Babies & Preschoolers: Check them in at the Preschool Check-In Desk (located at the Preschool entrance) to our secure area where they can enjoy age appropriate activities. Drop-off begins at 6:20pm.
- Kids (K-5th): Kids get checked in at the Cube Check-In Desk (located on the 2nd Floor) to attend age-graded groups. Drop-off begins at 6:20pm.
- Students(6th-12th): Attend age-graded groups in The Loft (located on 2nd Floor). The Student Cafe is open to students only starting at 5:30pm
The safety and security of your child is our highest priority. When you check-in you will receive three security tags; one for your child to wear, a corresponding tag for you, and a tag to give to the teacher for record keeping. You will need to give your tag to your child's leaders before they will be released to you. All preschool and children’s volunteers are carefully trained and background checked before serving. Children who show signs of fever, vomiting, or other contagious illnesses should be symptom and fever free for 24 hours before attending.
At times, kids are given a small snack and water during each hour with us. If you have special dietary requirements or restrictions, please alert us upon check-in. Feel free to send an appropriate snack for your child.
If you come on campus during the week, you might see preschoolers from around Jacksonville learning and growing in the Deermeadows Weekday Preschool. Click here to learn more about the program for babies through VPK. (September through May)