Central Oklahoma Children's Directory Spring Summer 2012

Central Oklahoma Children’s Directory Spring Summer 2012

Your FamilyFriendly Resource Guide

FREE Volume 17 No. 2

www.centralokchildrensdirectory.com

First United Methodist Church Preschool/MDO

founded in 1979

341-1230  305 E. Hurd

www.fumcpreschoolmdo.com fumcpreschoolmdo@sbcglobal.net Voted Best Preschool for 2012 Edmond Sun Sunshine Awards

Mother’s Day Out 12 months to 3 years 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

M, T, W, Th Classes Available

Wally

Preschool 3, 4 and 5 years 9:00-11:30 a.m. M-Th

Preschool Teachers are Degreed Developmental & Academic Programming

Extended Day Optional/Flexible - PM 3, 4 and 5 years, also “graduates”

Special classes offered: Jump for Joy and Creative Art

A Message from the staff of the Central Oklahoma Children’s Directory

CHECK OUT OUR COLOR ADS starting on page 17!

PLEASE TELL OUR ADVERTISERS THAT YOU FOUND THEM IN THE CENTRAL OKLAHOMA CHILDREN’S DIRECTORY! You’ll find all sorts of information and unique businesses in this directory.

We have many participants who have been with us the entire time and we want to thank them as well as our new advertisers for their continued support. Our goal is to produce a quality publication that families will use and keep as a resource. E-mail us at centralokchildrensdirectory@hotmail.com with events, suggestions, questions, etc. Our advertisers have extra directories on hand for you to pick up.

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You will also find: ♦ complete calendar of events ♦ links to our advertisers websites & e-mail addresses banner ads to our color advertisers ♦ a text-based directory of services

Look for the Fall/Winter edition to premier in September 2012.

For information about advertising in the next issue, please call Sherry Protus (405) 348-3009 or visit the web page at www.centralokchildrensdirectory.com.

Terri R. Folks, Publisher Sherry Protus, Co-Publisher & Advertising Sales Manager Lesa Ferster, Advertising Sales Representative On the Cover: Photo provided by TaylorMade Photography © TaylorMade Photography, 2012.

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Central Oklahoma Children’s Directory

Table of Contents

Animal Programs..................................................................................................................3 The Arts/Fine Arts.................................................................................................................4 Baby & Toddler Expo...........................................................................................................4 Child Care..........................................................................................................................4-5 Children’s Day Out Programs............................................................................................5-6 Child Safety Products...........................................................................................................7 Clothing................................................................................................................................7 COLOR ADVERTISING SECTION.............................................................................17-28 Counselors............................................................................................................................8 Dance....................................................................................................................................9 Edmond Chamber of Commerce........................................................................................41 Educational Consultants/Programs.....................................................................................10 Entertainment.................................................................................................................10-13 Girl Scouts..........................................................................................................................13 Guitar Programs..................................................................................................................14 Gymnastics..........................................................................................................................15 Index of Advertisers............................................................................................................44 Juggling Lessons.................................................................................................................14 Kitchen Products.................................................................................................................15 Martial Arts.........................................................................................................................15 Metropolitan Library System..............................................................................................41 Museums..................................................................................................................16, 29-30 Performing Arts...................................................................................................................30 Photographers................................................................................................................30-33 Preschools......................................................................................................................34-35 Private Schools...............................................................................................................36-37 Science & Technology Programs........................................................................................37 Sports/Swimming...........................................................................................................38-39 Toys/Toy Store....................................................................................................................39 Transportation.....................................................................................................................40 Travel..................................................................................................................................40 Web Page Design................................................................................................................40 Website Reference List.......................................................................................................43 2 ♥ Spring Summer 2012

Animal Programs

website: cottonwoodcreekmorgans.com email: mhighsaw@gmail.com Spring Summer 2012 ♼ 3

The Arts/Fine Arts

Baby & Toddler Expo Baby & Toddler Expo............................................(405) 271-7900 ext. 3 web: www.oumedicine.com/babyexpo email: dennis.gimmel@hcahealthcare.com Cox Convention Center - Saturday, April 14, 2012, FREE ADMISSION Contact: Dennis Gimmel See our COLOR AD on page 27!

Child Care Child Care Providers of Edmond..............................(405) 330-HOME website: childcareofedmond.com email: hunterofok@cox.net Contact: Deborah Hunter Home child care providers with 35 members in the association.

See our COLOR ad on page 26!

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Scholars for Excellence in Child Care............................(405) 225-9396 or 405-225-9133 website: www.okhighered.org/scholars

email: gmcpherson@osrhe.edu

PO Box 108850, OKC, OK 73101-8850 Contact: Gina McPherson

Scholarships for eligible child care providers interested in earning the National CDA credential.

See our COLOR ad on page 22!

405.751.1910 CALL TODAY

Kara Hansen Edmond/ OKC Owner web site:

lovemysitter.com

Children’s Day Out/Mother’s Day Out Southern Hills Child Development Center....................(405) 341-0100 website: shcdc.net email: cdcoffice@southernhillschristian.org 3207 S. Boulevard St., Edmond, OK 73013 Contact: Carolyn Lamiell Mother’s Day Out Program.

See our COLOR ad on page 19!

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Children’s Day Out at New Covenant UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

2700 South Boulevard, Edmond Summer Camp Program: Tuesdays and Thursdays (2 days a week only) 9:30 – 2:30 Session 1 – June 12 through June 28 (6 days) Session 2 – July 10 through July 19 (4 days) Registration Fee - $25 non- refundable (due at time of enrollment) Session 1 - $135 Session 2 - $90

562-3224

•Academic & Christian Curriculum •Birthday Chapel •Loving, safe, spiritual environment •Language, cognitive, social and physical development •Hands-on Learning Experiences •Gymboree Classes •Christian Music Program •Centers-Based Curriculum •Degreed & Certified Teachers •Pintsized Picassos Art Class

Fall Session Starts in August August–May Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 9:30 am–2:30 pm (12 months-5 yrs) Pre-K Program and Full or 1/2 day Kindergarten Program

Visit our website at www.ncovenant.org or email CDO@ncovenant.org

Mother’s Day Out & Preschool

“Expanding Tomorrow’s Horizons by Enriching Lives Today” ★Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. ★Degreed & Certified Teachers ★Low Teacher/Student Ratios Sept-May ★Summer Session Tues. & Thurs. 9-12:30 ★Morning Assembly ★Music & Art ★12 months–Pre-K ★Field Trips ★Multisensory Learning for ★Readiness Skills Babies & Toddlers ★Sibling Discount Rate ★Hands on Learning for Preschoolers ★Academic & Christian Curriculum

Santa Fe Presbyterian Church

website: santafedayschool.org e-mail: director@santafedayschool.org 1603 N. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond 844-1033 6 ♥ Spring Summer 2012

Child Safety Products

Clothing Marissa’s Room................................................................(405) 285-7777 website: www.marissasroom.com email: mdquinn1@aol.com 3224 S. Broadway, #124, Edmond, OK 73013 Contact: Melissa Morton Children’s Clothing, Room Decor, Accessories and Gifts

See our COLOR ad on page 21!

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Counselors and Counseling Servicesä Spring Summer 2012 ♥ 7

Do you need someone to listen?

Providing care with compassion, reassurance and understanding...

Andrew Scott, M.Ed., LPC, LADC Licensed Professional Counselor & Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

285.8226

Caring for Children, Adolescents, Adults, Families and Couples

1616 E. 19th Street, Suite 305 • Edmond, OK

www.andrewscottlpc.com • andy@andrewscottlpc.com The Counseling & Consulting Offices of: Paul G. Tobin, Ph.D., Prof. Corp. and Ann E. Benjamin, M.Ed., Inc. and Lisa L. Marotta, Ph.D. , P.L.L.C. also providing services:

Gracie Moyers, M.Ed., LPC Phyllis Van Hemert, M.Ed., LPC Sherry Siler, M.Ed., LPC Gloria So-Lloyd, Ph.D., LCSW Martin Loberg, M.A., LPC Nancy McReynolds, Ph.D., LADC Moreen W. Foster, M.A.P.C.P., LPC

Family  Marriage  Individual Counseling Educational & Business Consultations Assessment  Groups Seminars 3855 South Boulevard, Ste. 100

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Edmond

www.ccoffices.com 8 ♥ Spring Summer 2012

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340-4321

Dance Dance Phase.......................................................................(405) 341-7220 website: www.dancephasestudio.com email: dancephase@gmail.com 3900 S. Broadway Bldg. 3 Edmond, OK 73013 Contact: Lisa Motsenbocker Dance instruction for students of all ages.

See our COLOR ad on page 28!

IMPACT

at Just off Broadway

Year Round Studio - ages 2 to adult classes range from ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, pom, turns and jumps, zumba and adult stretch and strengthening

Summer Camp Program Princess camp Ages 3-7 June 20-22 9am-5pm

Fun in the sun!

Ages 7-12 June 25-27 9am-5pm

Dancin’ Divas

Ages 8-13 June 28th-July 3 (excluding weekend)

9am-5pm

(405) 202-5682

www.impactdancestudio.org

Celebrating 17 years as Oklahoma City’s FIRST Children’s Directory and FREE Resource Guide for Families! centralokchildrensdirectory.com Spring Summer 2012 ♥ 9

Educational Consultants/Programs College Nannies & Tutors.................................................(405) 513-6060 website: collegetutors.com/edmondok email: kdallas@collegenannies.com 1333 N. Santa Fe Avenue, Suite 116, Edmond, OK 73012 Contact: Karin Dallas One on one tutoring and college prep • customized nanny service See our COLOR ad on page 18!

3131 NW 50th St OKC 73112 • Mayfair Heights United Methodist Church

405.315.7418

www.bilingualschoolhouse.com • kscott@bilingualschoolhouse.com

Entertainment Heritage Lanes..................................................................(405) 755-7575 website: heritagelanesokc.com email: heritagelanes@sbcglobal.net 11917 N. Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Bowling and entertainment center.

See our COLOR ad on page 18!

Mona Lisa Face Painting .................................................(405) 274-0311 email: lisasfancyfaces@aol.com Find us on Facebook under “Lisa Powers” Central Oklahoma Professional face painter See our COLOR ad on page 25!

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Al’s Sports Cards carries a wide selection and the area’s most competitive prices for sports and non-sports card packs, products and supplies NON SPORTS/GAMING/INTERTAINMENT CARDS

A sampling of gaming cards/miniatures/intertainment: • YU GI OH • Disney • Star Trek • Heroclix • Pokemon • Batman • Superman • STAR WARS • Lord of the Rings • MAGIC the Gathering

SPORTS CARDS

• We carry current & back stock of sealed boxes & single cards & packs SIGNED OU/OSU MEMORABILIA plus other PROFESSIONAL SPORTS and Gaming

FREE card pack for First Time Visitors!

WEEKLY GAMING TOURNAMENTS: In-Store Card YU GI OH: Sun. 2:00-5:00 p.m.

MAGIC: Sanctioned Booster Drafts

AL’S SPORTS CARDS & GAMING

Show 1st Sat. of every month 1-5 PM

116 E. 15th Street • Edmond • 348-7583 • alssportscardsandgaming.com M-F 12-7pm • Sat. 11 am-7 pm • Sun. 2-6 pm • 25 Years in Business • alscards7599@sbcglobal.net

Hey Kids! Receive a FREE card pack for all A’s (and one B) Report Cards!

Paint’N Station Paint your own pottery studio Come Paint with Us •Punky Pottery •Sidewalk Painting •Teen Parties •Birthday Parties •Bridal Parties Walk-In Anytime!

Paint’N Station is a studio designed for artists of ALL ages. We are #1 when it comes to a “Kid Friendly” atmosphere!

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Stu (Paint it...Take it or . Cannot be on up co nt ese pr st Mu er offer discount combined w/any oth

7906 N. May • Oklahoma City • 405-842-7770 paintnstation@aol.com www.paintnstation.com Spring Summer 2012 ♥ 11

PUBLIC SKATING 7 DAYS A WEEK

LEARN TO SKATE PROGRAM BIRTHDAY PARTIES PRIVATE ICE RENTAL FREE PUBLIC SKATE BUY ONE AND GET ONE ADMISSION

FREE

Call for public schedule. Valid with coupon.

Not valid with any other offer.

$10 OFF

8 WEEK LEARN-TO-SKATE CLASS OR BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGE Birthday Package includes: Ice Skating Admission & Rental Soft Drinks • Personalized Cake Paper Goods & Invitations Valid with coupon. Not valid with any other offer.

Summer Adventure Camp Ages 5-12 MON-FRI 7:30am-5:30pm

8000 South I-35, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

(405) 631-3307

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Your Walk-In Arts and Crafts Studio

leather crafts ceramics indoor playground birthday parties paint’n take crafts for teen and grown-ups too free wi-fi

575 Enterprise Drive parents’ night out Off Kelly, South of 15th in Edmond and more (405) 340-7584 (PLUG) www.unpluggits.com Outdoor Laser Tag -

Kids 10 and Under Can Play!

8 Courses including the WWII Field Novice Games Separate - Changing Room and Cake Room Available Birthdays - Church & Day Care Groups- Group Discounts AvailableBook Your Party Online! Central Awesome Location www.dodgecitypaintball.com • 405-373-3745

Girl Scouts Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma....................... 405-528-GIRL (4475) Website: www.gswestok.org Email: info@gswestok.org 6100 N. Robinson, Oklahoma City, OK Contact: Deb Large or Sandra Franz Join Girls Scouts and check out our summer camp programs.

See the color ad on page 26!

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Guitar Programs Guitar for Kids School of Rock

Electric, acoustic & classical guitar studies designed for beginning guitarists. Limited class space.

Free Guitar - ask for details!

Ages 6 To Adult Certified guitar teacher in Oklahoma B.M. in guitar and music education

Classical Guitar Classes for those who want to attend Classen School of Advanced Studies Studio located in Edmond at the corner of N. Blvd. St. and E. Campbell St.

Call Doug at 340-8294 www.guitarforcoolkids.com

All major credit cards accepted **Ask about our special discounts**

“Take a video tour of the studio. The only guitar school that offers all we do! Go to the website and look under my videos.”

Gymnastics Metro Gymnastics.............................................................(405) 848-5308 website: www.metrogymokc.com email: metrogymokc@sbcglobal.net 7420 N. Broadway • Suite F • Oklahoma City OK 73116 Contact: Sarah Brawley or Carol Lee Gymnastics/Cheer See our COLOR ad on the BACK COVER!

Juggling Lessons Juggle Whatever................................................................(405) 464-1060 website: jugglewhatever.com email: info@jugglewhatever.com PO Box 20086, Oklahoma City, OK 73156 Come and learn how to juggle with Juggle Whatever! Birthday, family and just for fun parties. Church, youth and adult events.

See our COLOR ad on page 21!

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Kitchen Products

Martial Arts

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Museums Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum..........................................800-259-KIDS website: www.jasminemoran.com 1714 W. Wrangler Blvd. Seminole, OK 74818-1828 Children’s Museum See our COLOR ad on page 19!

Science Museum Oklahoma....................................................... (405) 602-6664 website: sciencemuseumok.org 2100 NE 52 Street Oklahoma City, OK 73111 Dome theater, planetarium theater, science live show & more, open 7 days a week See our COLOR ad on page 20!

Museum of Osteology................................................................. (405) 814-0006 website: museumofosteology.org email info@museumofosteology.org 10301 South Sunnylane, Oklahoma City, OK 73160 The Museum of Osteology is America’s only skeleton museum featuring over 300 animal and human skeletons on display. This museum is a fun and educational experience for all ages!

See our COLOR ad on page 23!

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When you book with us, you’re guaranteed peace of mind by knowing that no matter where you travel, our team will be available to make sure your destination plans are expertly handled from the time you book to the time you return.

Florida • Mexico • Caribbean • Hawaii • Tahiti • California

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Southern Hills Child Development Center Come learn and play with us in our developmentally appropriate center Enrolling ages 6 months through 5 years School Term and 8 Week Summer Program Available

3207 S. Boulevard St. Edmond, OK 73013 341-0100 shcdc.net Spring Summer 2012 ♼ 19

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Have a juggling workshop at your event!

• • • • •

Princess Parties Birthday or Family Event Church & Youth Groups Camps & Festivals Even Date Night

Self Esteem Through Action

405-464-1060 • jugglewhatever.com Spring Summer 2012 ♥ 21

Scholars for Excellence in Child Care has a Pathway for you!

• Training for the CDA Credential • Scholarship for Early Education: Pathway to CDA program for those who qualify • Available at local technology centers and online

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OVER 300 SKELETONS ON DISPLAY!

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THE MUSEUM OF OSTEOLOGY, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is a unique educational experience. Focusing on the form and function of the skeletal system, this 7000 square ft. museum displays hundreds of skulls and skeletons from all corners of the world.

SE 119th St

Adults and Children – $6 each Children under 3 – One Free w/ Paid Adult

Military – $5 Valid ID required

MUSEUM OF OSTEOLOGY

(405) 814-0006 • museumofosteology.org 10301 S. Sunnylane Rd., OKC, OK 73160 Spring Summer 2012 ♥ 23

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Mona Lisa Face Painting Birthday Parties & Special Events

405-274-0311 “Become a Work

of Art”

OKC Kidz Kab Are you pressed for time?

Are your children’s activities causing a scheduling dilemma?

OKC KIDZ KAB is the solution….

We provide safe and reliable transportation…JUST FOR KIDZ Visit our website www.okckidzkab.com or call us for more details 877-284-9295 Spring Summer 2012 ♥ 25

Child Care Providers of Edmond

We are a group of home-based child care providers, licensed through the state of Oklahoma, DHS, certified in first aid and CPR. 330-HOME

www.childcareofedmond.com

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Explore our Children’s Learning Center and check out our upcoming

1889 Summer Camps!

www.edmondhistory.org Open Tues.-Fri. 10am-5pm ~ Sat. 1-4pm Free Museum Admission ~ 431 S. Boulevard, Edmond

405-340-0078

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Performing Arts Oklahoma Children’s Theatre.........................................(405) 606-7003 website: www.oklahomachildrenstheatre.org 2501 N. Blackwelder, Oklahoma City, OK 73106 Contact: Lyn Adams Theatre for young audiences, camps, classes and workshops 3-17 years!

See our COLOR ad on page 24!

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Photographersä 30 ♥ Spring Summer 2012

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Kool Cats Photography • • • • • •

Commercial Photography Industrial Photography Real Estate Photography Business, Public & Trade Show Events Agriculture & Oil Field Free-lance Photography

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Preschools

The Bilingual Schoolhouse......................................................... (405) 315-7418 Website: www.bilingualschoolhouse.com Email: kscott@bilingualschoolhouse.com 3131 NW 50th, Mayfair Heights United Methodist Church Foreign Language Classes & Full Immersion Preschool See our ad on page 10 for more information!

First United Methodist Church Preschool & Mother’s Day Out................................................................... (405) 341-1230 Website: www.fumcpreschoolmdo.com email: fumcpreschoolmdo@sbcglobal.net 305 E. Hurd; Mailing address: P.O. Box 390 Edmond, OK 73083 Director, Glennis Peterman Developmental and academic, age appropriate programming for children from 12 months through 5 years.

See ad on inside front cover for more information!

The Goddard School for Early Childhood Development.................................

(405) 348-4442 (Western) • (405) 330-1313 (Covell) Website: www.goddardschool.com 17440 N. Western Avenue • 6001 East Covell Road Warm, loving atmosphere for the healthy development of your child from six weeks to six years old.

See ad on inside back cover for more information!

New Name, Still Same Great Publication!

Free copies are available at these fine advertisers or visit the web to view the entire book www.centralokchildrensdirectory.com

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Private Schools Casady School...................................................................(405) 749-3214 Website: www.casady.org Email: gibsona@casady.org 9500 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Okla. City, OK 73120 Contact: Ashley Gibson Independent Episcopalian day school for students in grades Pre-K through 12.

See the color ad on page 22!

Westminster School...........................................................(405) 524-0631 Website: www.westminsterschool.org Email: parceneaux@westminsterschool.org 600 NW 44 Street • Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Admission Director, Paul Arceneaux Preschool and kindergarten, grades one through eight.

See the color ad on page 20!

ASK THESE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS... ...When looking for the perfect Montessori school for your child.

Are the teachers Montessori certified?

Is the student-teacher ratio less than 10-1?

Is the school a member of the American Montessori Society?

Will my child learn to read, add/subtract?

Can I drop-in anytime to observe my child at school?

Does the school provide a loving, fun, structured environment?

If you can answer YES to all of these questions... you have found the perfect school for your child!

OKC MONTESSORI

2820 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City 748-7242 • okcmontessori.com 36 ♥ Spring Summer 2012

St. Mary’s Episcopal School We Nurture Your Student’s Potential for the Future

Preschool – 7th Grade • Before and After School Care 505 E. Covell Road, Edmond, OK 73034 • 405.341.9541 www.smesedmond.org

Science & Technology Programs

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Sports & Swimming

Pacific Blue Swim Lessons Schedule Private Lessons today for infants, children, adults!

Spanish Speaking Instructors Available Call 503-5522, 751-3344 or Mariah Robbins 802-1979 Trained instructors at several locations in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.

May 28-June 1 June 4-8 June 11-15 June 18-22 June 25-29

July 2-6 July 9-13 July 16-20 July 23-27

July 30- Aug. 3 Aug. 6-10

Ages 6 & Up. Camps are 8 am - 12:00 noon - Monday thru Friday Cost $100 per week. Includes a new tennis racquet.

May 28-June 1 June 4-8 • June 11-15 June 18-22 • June 25-29 July 2-July 6

Please tell our advertisers that you FOUND THEIR BUSINESS in the Central Oklahoma Children’s Directory!

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www.centralokchildrensdirectory.com Check out our website for these great services: • Entire directory is online in a graphical form for easy viewing • Advertising Information • Updated Calendar of Events • Text Based Information • Banner Links to our Color Advertisers • Website links

Toy Store-Toys

Your Own Private Toy Closet!

Now at our additional Edmond location with Cinnamon Bears – 102 S. Broadway

for ages birth to five years Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 to 5:30

And in Wilshire Village – Oklahoma City 7638 North Western 848-1415

learningtreeokc.com

for ages birth to fourteen Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 to 6 pm Open Thursdays till 7 pm

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Transportation OKC Kidz Kab..................................................................(877) 284-9295 Website: www.okckidzkab.com Email: info@okckidzkab.com Contact: Alfreda Benford Kids’ transportation.

See the color ad on page 25!

Travel Michelle’s Destinations Unlimited...................................(405) 360-4482 Website: www.travelwithmichelle.com Email: info@travelwithmichelle.com 300 W. Gray #112, Norman, OK 73069 Contact: Michelle Carbone Your family travel consultant.

See the color ad on page 17!

Web Design KOOL CATS Web Design Offering experience, quality and affordability!

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Site Creations • Dynamic Menu Creation • Java Script • HTML Static Sites • Database Creation • Backend Administration

• E-Commerce Websites • Shopping Cart with PayPal Setups • Create Secure Login • Flash Logos • Templates for Joomla • Ebay - Selling on Contract

Webmaster for Edmond’s DEBA, McSpadden Book Bindery, Guitar for Cool Kids and many more.

See links at koolcatswebdesign.net 40 ♥ Spring Summer 2012

Community Resources

We have it all.

Q Storytimes

Family Place: 1-2-3 Play With Me Q Q Baby Lapsits Q Parachute Play Q Child Guidance Parent Talk Q Children Reading To Dogs Q Book Clubs

“Your Inviting, Innovative Link to the World.”

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Quick Website Reference List Al’s Sports Cards & Gaming....................................... www.alsportscardsandgaming.com Baby & Toddler Expo..................................................... www.oumedicine.com/babyexpo Bilingual Schoolhouse......................................................www.bilingualschoolhouse.com Blazer’s Ice Centre..................................................................www.blazers-icecentre.com Casady School...........................................................................................www.casady.org Child Care Providers of Edmond........................................www.childcareofedmond.com College Nannies & Tutors........................................... www.collegetutors.com/edmondok Cottonwood Creek Ranch......................................... www.cottonwoodcreekmorgans.com Dance Phase........................................................................... www.dancephasestudio.com Dodge City Paintball............................................................www.dodgecitypaintball.com Central Oklahoma Children’s Directory................. www.centralokchildrensdirectory.com Edmond Chamber of Commerce............................................. www.edmondchamber.com Edmond Historical Society Museum............................................www.edmondhistory.org Fine Arts Institute ..................................................................... www.edmondfinearts.com First United Methodist Preschool/MDO.............................www.fumcpreschoolmdo.com Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma ....................................................... www.gswestok.org Goddard School.......................................................................... www.goddardschool.com Guitar for Cool Kids............................................................... www.guitarforcoolkids.com Heritage Lanes................www.heritagelanesokc.com & www.kidsbowlfree.com/heritage Impact at Just Off Broadway................................................. www.impactdancestudio.org Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum............................................ www.jasminemoran.com Juggle Whatever........................................................................ www.jugglewhatever.com Kickingbird Tennis Center......................................................www.kickingbirdtennis.com Kool Cats Web Design.......................................................... www.koolcatswebdesign.net Learning Tree.............................................................................www.learningtreeokc.com Love My Sitter................................................................................ www.lovemysittercom Marissa’s Room........................................................................... www.marissasroom.com Metro Gymnastics....................................................................... www.metrogymokc.com Metropolitan Library........................................................................www.metrolibrary.org Michelle’s Destination Unlimited.........................................www.travelwithmichelle.com Museum of Osteology......................................................... www.museumofosteology.org National Cowboy Museum & Western Heritage Center... www.nationalcowboymuseum. org New Covenant Methodist Church.......................................................www.ncovenant.org OKC Kidz Kab................................................................................ www.okckidzkab.com OKC Montessori......................................................................... www.okcmontessori.com Oklahoma Children’s Theatre..................................... www.oklahomachildrenstheatre.org Oklahoma Childproofers, LLC......................................www.oklahomachildproofers.com Paint N’ Station.............................................................................. www.paintnstation.com Poos Taekwondo....................................................................................... www.poostkd.us Sante Fe Day School................................................................www.santafedayschool.org Sam Noble Museum of Natural History............................................ www.snomnh.ou.edu Sara E Photography............................................................... www.saraephotography.com Scholars for Excellence in Childcare....................................www.okhighered.org/scholar Science Museum..................................................................... www.sciencemuseumok.org Scott, Andrew, M. Ed, LPC....................................................... www.andrewscottlpc.com Southern Hills CDC.....................................................................................www.shcdc.net St. Mary’s Episcopal School........................................................... www.smesedmond.org TaylorMade Photography.............................................www.taylormadephotography.com Tech JoynT........................................................................................ www.techJOYnT.org The Pampered Chef.................................................. www.pamperedchef.biz/joanbischoff Tobin and Benjamin/Counseling & Consulting Offices...................... www.ccoffices.com Unpluggits.........................................................................................www.unpluggits.com Westminster School................................................................www.westminsterschool.org

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Index of Advertisers Al’s Bicycles.................................. 39 Al's Sports Cards.............................. 4 Baby & Toddler Expo..............4, 27C Bilingual Schoolhouse............. 10, 34 Blazer's Ice Centre......................... 12 Casady School........................22C, 36 Child Care Providers of Edmond................................4, 26C College Nannies & Tutors......10, 18C Cottonwood Creek Ranch................ 3 Dance Phase.............................9, 28C Dodge City Paintball...................... 13 Edmond History Museum.............. 30 Fine Arts Institute............................. 4 First United Methodist Pre-School & MDO................ 34, inside front cover Girls Scouts............................26C, 13 Goddard School for Early Childhood Development.... 34, inside back cover Guitar for Cool Kids...................... 14 Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum................16, 19C Juggle Whatever.....................14, 21C Heritage Lanes.......................10, 18C Impact Dance Studio........................ 9 Kickingbird Tennis Center............. 38 Kool Cats Photography.................. 32 Kool Cats Web Design................... 40 Learning Tree................................. 39 Love My Sitter................................. 5 Marissa's Room........................7, 21C Metro Gymnastics..... 14, Back Cover Michelle's Destinations Unlimited...............................17C, 40 Mona Lisa Face Painting.......10, 25C Museum of Osteology............16, 23C National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum........................... 29 New Covenant Meth. Church CDO.6 44 ♥ Spring Summer 2012

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OKC Kidz Kab.......................25C, 40 OKC Montessori............................ 37 Oklahoma Childproofers.................. 7 Oklahoma Children’s Theatre ..................................24C, 30 Pacific Blue Swim Lessons............ 38 PaintN’ Station............................... 11 Pathways Preschool....................... 35 Poos Taekwondo............................ 15 Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History............................... 16 Santa Fe Day School........................ 6 Sara E Photography........................ 32 Science Museum....................16, 20C Sheryl McLain Photography.......... 33 Scholars for Excellence in Childcare..............................5, 22C Scott, Andrew M.Ed., LPC.............. 8 St. Mary’s Episcopal School.......... 36 Southern Hills CDC.................5, 19C TaylorMade Photography............... 31 Tech JoynT..................................... 37 The Pampered Chef........................ 15 Tobin & Benjamin Counseling........ 8 Unpluggits Play Studio.................. 13 Westminster School...............20C, 36 Other Participants: Edmond Chamber of Commerce... 41 Metropolitan Library System......... 41 Ad Rates......................................... 42