Family Church in Spring Valley CA

Safe Church Nursery & Kids Ministry Near You

If you’re searching for a family church in Spring Valley CA, a safe kids ministry near me, or a church nursery in 91977 or 91978, we’re glad you’re here.

Spring Valley Community Church has been serving families in Spring Valley, California since 2003. We are located in the heart of the community and welcome families from across:

  • Spring Valley (91977, 91978)
  • Rancho San Diego
  • Casa de Oro
  • La Mesa
  • Lemon Grove
  • El Cajon

Whether you live near Sweetwater Road, Jamacha Boulevard, Bancroft Drive, or the Rancho San Diego Towne Center area, we are committed to being a safe and welcoming church home for your entire family.

A Safe Kids Ministry Near You

Parents searching for a safe kids ministry near Spring Valley CA are asking important questions:

  • Are volunteers background checked?
  • Is the nursery supervised?
  • Are classrooms visible and secure?
  • Does the church follow California child safety laws?

At Spring Valley Community Church, the answer is yes.

We fully comply with California AB506 child protection requirements, including fingerprint-based background checks and abuse prevention training. In fact, we have required background screening for children’s ministry volunteers since our founding in 2003.

We believe churches in Spring Valley should be among the safest places in our community.

Spring Valley Church Nursery (Infants & Toddlers)

Our church nursery serves families throughout the 91977 and 91978 areas with:

  • Secure check-in and check-out procedures
  • Two-adult supervision in every classroom
  • Observable rooms with clear visibility
  • Age-appropriate toys and learning materials
  • Gentle, trained, background-checked volunteers

Parents can participate in worship with peace of mind knowing their children are cared for in a structured and secure environment.

If you’re looking for a church nursery near Rancho San Diego or Sweetwater Reservoir, we invite you to visit and see our policies firsthand.

Who Needs to Be Fingerprinted?

 Under California AB506 and our internal child protection policy, fingerprint-based background checks are required for:

  • Nursery volunteers
  • Children’s ministry teachers
  • Youth ministry leaders
  • Staff members with regular contact with minors
  • Any adult with repeated or unsupervised access to children

There are no exceptions based on familiarity or tenure.

Every adult serving children in our Spring Valley church completes the same screening process.

Our Child Safety Policies

Our children’s ministry follows best practices used by churches throughout San Diego County:

Two-Adult Rule

No child is ever alone with a single unrelated adult.

Observable Classrooms

Rooms remain visible through windows or open-door policies.

Secure Release Procedures

Children are released only to authorized guardians.

Mandatory Reporting

All suspected abuse is reported immediately in accordance with California law.

Abuse Prevention Training

All volunteers complete required child safety training.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

Any violation of safety standards results in immediate review and removal if necessary.

A Family Church Serving Spring Valley Since 2003

 Spring Valley Community Church is more than a place to attend on Sundays—we are a church family rooted in this community.

Families from neighborhoods near:

  • Monte Vista High School
  • Sweetwater Reservoir
  • Dictionary Hill
  • Rancho San Diego Towne Center
  • Jamacha Junction

 choose our church because they want:

  • A safe church nursery
  • Biblical teaching for children
  • A welcoming environment for parents
  • A local church invested in Spring Valley families

Our Biblical Commitment to Children

 We protect children not only because the law requires it—but because Scripture teaches it.

  • Jesus welcomed children (Matthew 19:14).
  • Jesus warned against harming little ones (Matthew 18:6).
  • Shepherds are accountable for those entrusted to them (1 Peter 5:2–3).
  • Leaders must be above reproach (1 Timothy 3; Titus 1).

 Children are a heritage from the Lord (Psalm 127:3), and we treat them that way.

Looking for a Safe Family Church in Spring Valley CA?

 If you’ve searched for:

  • “Family church Spring Valley CA”
  • “Church nursery 91977”
  • “Safe kids ministry near me”
  • “Christian church near Rancho San Diego”

 We invite you to visit Spring Valley Community Church.

We would be honored to serve your family with care, integrity, and faithfulness.

Safe children. Faithful teaching. Accountable leadership.


 

Resources:

LiveScan Fingerprinting Application

LiveScan Locations

Mandated Reporter Online Training

Volunteer Application & Legal Agreement

Service Times

Worship Service
Sunday @ 10:30am (English)
Sunday @ 11:00am (Spanish)

Bible Studies

Women's Bible Study
First Saturday each Month @ 9:30am

Volunteer Opportunities

 

Joseph's Storehouse Emergency Food Pantry
Monday - Thursday @ 9am-12pm

Contact Us

(619) 342-1414
staff@svchurch.org

Physical Address

3310 Bancroft Drive
Spring Valley, CA 91977

 

MAILING ADDRESS:
SVCC
PO Box 221
Spring Valley, CA 91977

Please send secure mail to PO box instead of physical address. 

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