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15 THE CHILDCARE CENTERS DIRECTORY: From Columbus Parent and Action for Children

29 HANDS ON: A 3-D ornament project from Clintonville’s Wholly Craft 30 OVERNIGHT TRIPPIN’: Family road trips to Columbus Blue Jacket road games 31 OVERNIGHT TRIPPIN’: Disney Hacks (insider tips on visiting Walt Disney World)

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Inspiring news for and about central Ohio parents! Got an inspiring tip for our next issue? Send it to jmantey@gmail.com with Parent Pulse in the subject line. Rid yourself of wanting to have it all, moms. It’s just holding you back. That’s the philosophy of The Anti Coaches, a new Columbus organization that aims to help mothers feel “sexy, soulful and powerful.” Entrepreneurs Nicholle Gulcur and Sara Diehl started the support program. The new moms plan to streamline their philosophy with resources, parenting methods, guides and counseling on a pressurefree, realistic ideal of parenthood. The team offers a six-week guided program for $250 or al la carte style coaching for $75 per one-hour session. Or, if group settings are more your thing, sign up for the $45 per month membership for group chats and hand-picked gifts. Get more info or sign up for a class (or just take in a little welcome sass) at TheAntiCoaches.com. Seeing a need for childcare services for single parent and working families in the Upper Arlington community, local entrepreneur Michele Rapp launched

the new JR Explorer Club, a drop-off babysitter service. JR Explorer Club offers a pop-up, mobile-sitter service at various play places around the area. Reserve a spot for your child (ages 3+), then grab a little “you time” while your kids are under the care of sitters who are CPR-certified and nationally background checked. For more info, hit up ColumbusExplorer Club.com. What began as a fun story for her now 12-year-old daughter, Eirann, Clintonville author Lisa McClatchy’s

children’s book Dear Tyrannosaurus Rex will be featured by Scholastic nationwide in its school book fair program starting this month. “She loved dinosaurs as a young child and would write letters to them inviting them over to our house,” said McClatchy, who is currently working on a novel for middle schoolers and two picture books. The Gateway Film Center and the Ohio State University Nisonger Center have begun showing sensory friendly screenings of movies the second Saturday morning of every month. The movies are newly released or family favorites and shown with reduced sound levels, increased lighting and no previews. Proceeds from the screenings benefit the Nisonger Center, which provides resources and events for individuals with developmental disabilities. No shhhing allowed. Go to gatewayfilmcenter.com for more information.

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The Fam Five from Jim Fischer NOT OVER YET You thought the holidays were all over save for the shredding, and you were right! Guitar shredding, that is, courtesy of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. TSO brings The Christmas Attic to Nationwide Arena for two shows Dec. 28. The Beat started taking our daughter to TSO shows when she was about 7. They’re big, and loud, but beautiful and so much fun! Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd. (Arena District), Columbus 43215, 800-745-3000, nationwidearena.com

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The best of our favorite sport, hockey, comes to Columbus with the NHL All-Star Game. In conjunction with the game itself is the NHL Fan Fair, a three-day (Jan. 23-25) event featuring family-friendly interactive games and attraction, including NHL memorabilia displays, special appearances by current and former players – and mascots! – and lots and lots of hockey. Don’t miss the outdoor ice rink and the 34-foot-tall snow slide! Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St. (Arena District), Columbus 43215, 800-745-3000, BlueJackets.com

YOUR FIRST RODEO? Sports meets performing arts (and, in this case, meets, uh, something else) at the World’s Toughest Rodeo Jan. 10 at the Schottenstein Center. Competition in bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding and barrel racing is featured, along with a special performance by country artist Dustin Lynch. Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive (OSU Campus), Columbus 43210, 800-ARENA-01, schottensteincenter.com

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Pictured here: Madyson Teeple, age 12 Submitted by her parents: Jessica and William Teeple The backstory from jessica: “Madyson...is a sixthgrader and enjoys volleyball, cheerleading, gymnastics, horseback riding, basketball and spending her weekends at the mall and movies with her friends. Madyson is full of personality. She can instantly bring a smile to your face when entering the room.”

—The Fam Five, the Fab Five and The Beat are arts and entertainment coverage from Jim Fischer at ThisWeek Community News. Check out weekly coverage at ThisWeekNEWS.com/thebeat.

LIVE THEATER Columbus’ two fine troupes for family and children’s theater are busy in January. Columbus Children’s Theatre presents artistic director William Goldsmith’s adaptation of Pinocchio Jan. 8-25 in its Park Street Theatre. CATCO is Kids offers up a delightful adaptation of the beloved P.D. Eastman book Go, Dog. Go! in the Riffe Center’s Studio One Theatre Jan 16-25. Columbus Children’s Theatre, 512 Park St. (Arena District), Columbus 43215, 614-224-6672, columbuschildrenstheatre.org

THIS SHOW DELIVERS A classic David-vs.-Goliath tale of the little guy taking on the giant, Newsies, a high-energy stage musical, is adapted from a 1992 film of the same name and based on the real-life 1899 newsboys strike in New York City. The family-friendly show (which won Tony Awards for Musical Score and Choreography) is pure non-stop entertainment. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. (Downtown), Columbus 43215, 866-870-2717, columbus.broadway.com

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BRADY BRINGS IT Our cover kid this month is Brady Sanford. This 6-year-old Worthington resident doesn’t just look tough: He is tough. At the age of 4, Brady went to his parents, Dan and Jamie, complaining about a spot on his tongue that hurt when he brushed his teeth. When it also bled, they knew it wasn’t something that would go away on its own. But what no one in the medical community — local or national — expected was a diagnosis of synovial sarcoma: It’s a rare form of cancer, infamous for developing in professional athletes who have chewed tobacco. “He’s the youngest ever (to have been diagnosed),” recounted his father. “The previous youngest on record was 22 years old.” Very quickly during that February month in 2013, the Sanfords found themselves shuttling between Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Ohio State University Medical Center where Brady underwent 10 hours of surgery to remove the

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right half of his tongue and replace it with tissue from his left forearm. By July he had completed six rounds of chemotherapy, but was able to avoid radiation treatment. “In a 4-year-old,” said Mr. Sanford, “it would have destroyed his jaw bone and salivary glands.” Today, Brady is healthy and very active, counting recess, gym and then math as his favorite subjects as a first-grader at Evening Street Elementary School in Worthington. His speech is unimpaired and he’s happy to demonstrate that his new tongue, marbled with the white of the transplanted tissue, works just fine. He still gets check-ups every six months, but his dad said their goal is “to make it normal as much as possible. He’s got no restrictions.” Brady enjoys playing baseball, basketball and soccer, and he recently began skating lessons at the OSU rink, hoping to get as good at skating as his favorite Blue

Jacket, Boone Jenner. He also participates in the Heroes program, the Blue Jackets Foundation’s pediatric-cancer research fundraising program. It has become the cornerstone project for the Foundation, raising more than $2 million to date in the fight against pediatric cancer, helping tough kids like Brady face whatever challenges life heaves at them. For more information about the Heroes program, visit bluejackets foundation.org.

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Sibling Revelry By Joel Oliphint This “Good News, Dad News” column has been around for more than two years now, so I recently did a quick scan of these pieces to see if there are some glaring topical omissions I should include in the new year. Nothing jumped out, but I did notice a pattern. Much of what I talk about in these pages are the surprises — the unexpected twists and turns and highs and lows of parenting. All of those eye-opening revelations can probably be folded into the biggest surprise of all, which should have been the most obvious: My kids are unique — physically, emotionally, intellectually. They are different from each other, from me, from Kate (their mom).

Sure, we overlap. Family resemblances and character traits get passed on. But there’s no template, no grid. I grew up in a family of five, so this should not have been a shocker. But there’s something about parenting multiple children in the same environment with the same values and getting wildly different results that still blows my mind. I find myself constantly analyzing those differences to theorize about where they originated: Older sibling syndrome? Younger sibling syndrome? My tendencies handed down? Kate’s tendencies? Classmates’ influence? TV influence? Gender differences? Though my kids fall under the preconceived and sometimes unhelpful categories

of male/female behavior in many ways (snips and snails, sugar and spice, etc.), they also consistently upend those notions. Liam is more likely to surrender completely to his emotions and become a heap on the floor, letting it all out. Sometimes I don’t know Maggie is upset until I look at her face and notice her blinking rapidly, fighting back tears even as her eyes begin to water. When Liam saw Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone for the first time, he was up half the night. Maggie had little reaction when she saw it a few weeks later, but recently she kept asking me to come downstairs with her, pleading not to be left alone in her room. She wouldn’t say why, but finally, as I was putting her to bed one

night, I asked her if she could try to explain why all of a sudden she was scared to be alone. “Voldemort,” she said. Other unlearned, seemingly innate behaviors have been downright disturbing. I remember watching one of my kids, barely 2, single out another child in an indoor play area because this little boy looked different. I watched my kid stare intently from across the room, walk over to the boy, stare a second longer, then push him over. I couldn’t believe my eyes. Sometimes the surprises come in the form of non-behaviors that I had assumed were innate but actually need to be taught. To wit: Brooms should not be used to clean the dining room table; don’t come upstairs naked from your shower when guests are here; offering the downturned, limp fingers of your left hand like dead jellyfish tendrils is not the same as a handshake.

Part of me thinks I need to stop being surprised about all these behaviors and differences. Naiveté is not a parent’s friend. But this column is also a good monthly reminder that I’ll never have this parenting thing totally figured out. On my bad days, the curveballs are confounding. On my good days, I delight in the unexpected.

Joel Oliphint is a freelance writer who was recently complimented on his handshake. Thanks, Dad.

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Your Teen “Hates” You — Now What? By Carl Grody My buddy looked sad, angry, and bewildered all at the same time. (Yes, he had teenagers.) “I don’t know what to do,” he said. “My oldest daughter said she hates me.” “How old is she again?” I asked. “Fourteen,” he gulped. “How often does it happen?” “At least once a week,” he said. I patted him on the shoulder and said, “It probably means you’re doing something right.” That might sound strange coming from a social worker who specializes in family therapy, and it’s certainly not our goal as parents to make our kids hate us. But no matter how much we hate those three little words, teens are going to say them no matter what you do. It’s just part of parenting a teenager. You do yourself a favor when you expect that it’s going to happen occasionally. So why does it happen? Ironically, it’s often your teen’s way of making sure that you still care about them. Teenagers’ developmental job is to start creating themselves separate from their parents (which explains sooooo much of what they do). But teens also know they’re still kids at heart, and they crave rules, boundaries and expectations from parents. Teens see those as proof that you still love them, even though they’d eat fire ants before admitting it to you. So when they hit you with the “H word,” it’s often a test to see if you still care enough about them to make them do the right thing.

The best way to respond is not to let it get to you. Easier said than done, I know, but your teen doesn’t really hate you. If you react when they say it, they discover a button they can push to get your attention, which encourages more of the behavior. My response when my kids said that to me was simply, “I love you anyway. Now I’m going in the other room to give you some space to calm down.” And then I’d do exactly that. Avoid getting locked in a power struggle just because your feelings were hurt. Remember that the attention principle is always involved with parenting. Simply put, attention increases behavior. Ignore or minimize your reaction to a behavior that you don’t like, and that behavior should eventually go away. Praise behaviors that you like, and those should eventually increase. So when your teen handles disappointment well, you can say something simple like, “I noticed that you handled that in a positive way. I’m proud of you.” One more thing: sometimes, teens say, “I hate you!” just because they’re mad and lashing out. Ignore it then, too. It might make them madder in the short term, but they’ll learn that the phrase doesn’t have power over you.

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by Julie Berry When the bad-tempered headmistress and her nasty brother keel over during dinner, the young ladies of St. Etheldreda’s School for Girls decide to make the best of a bad situation. They bury the unfortunate victims in the school garden and decide to enjoy the freedom of living in the school with no supervision. However, their plans are made difficult by the constant stream of neighbors and townspeople stopping by the school, not to mention their discovery that the dinner deaths were not an accident but an act of murder. Can the girls evade detection, find the murderer and achieve the dream of keeping their school family intact? This is a good-natured, rollicking farce full of mystery, romance and humor.

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Experts from Nationwide Children’s Hospital answer common questions about health and safety Q: My son has recently been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes mellitus. Does this mean that he can’t have any sweets now? Will he outgrow it? How do I know how much insulin to give him? A: Managing and monitoring diabetes are in your child’s best interest. It is very important to always consult your pediatrician and pediatric endocrinologist about your child’s health. Secondly, educate yourself and anyone involved in your child’s care in order to debunk any myths you hear about managing Manmohan diabetes. Here are some examples of common myths. K. Kamboj, MD, Myth: Diabetes is caused by eating too much sugar. Interim Chief of Fact: Type 1 diabetes is caused by a lack of insulin in the Endocrinology at Nationwide body due to the destruction of insulin-producing cells in the Children’s pancreas. This is unrelated to sugar consumption. Type 2 Hospital diabetes results from the body’s inability to respond normally to insulin. Excessive sugar and carbohydrate consumption can cause weight gain, which could result in obesity and therefore an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes. Children with diabetes can eat sweets in moderation as part of a balanced diet, but it is important to track sugar and carbs and adjust insulin accordingly. Myth: Kids can outgrow diabetes. Fact: Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong illness that requires lifelong treatment. Children with Type 1 diabetes will always need to take insulin as treatment. Because insulin-producing cells in Type 1 diabetes are destroyed, they’ll never make insulin again. However, children with Type 2 diabetes may see an improvement in their blood sugar levels with lifestyle adjustments or after puberty as a result of weight loss. Myth: Kids with diabetes cannot exercise. Fact: Daily activity helps kids manage their weight, improve cardiovascular health, boost their mood, relieve stress and control their blood sugar. This will all be helpful in managing your child’s diabetes.

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Taking care of a child’s diabetes may be very different from managing diabetes in adults. In order to get the most accurate reading and manage your child’s diabetes effectively, parents should: Always know your child’s insulin dose. Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Diabetes Calculator for Kids (nationwidechildrens.org/diabetes-calculatorfor-kids) is the first tool of its kind in pediatrics. This is a unique tool that can be used to help you calculate your child’s insulin dose in five easy steps. Check blood sugar levels as recommended by your diabetes team. Before meals and before bedtime are some regular times to check. Management of Type 1 diabetes in kids needs to be done in collaboration with your multidisciplinary pediatric diabetes care team. All carbs require insulin. Any time, and every time, all carbohydrate consumption needs to be paired with insulin.

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make $45,300 or less, you’re likely eligible for an Earned Income Tax Credit of about $5,000. Other families can claim a child care tax credit worth up to 35 percent of the cost of care, with a limit of $3,000 in expenses per child. Some employers also offer child care flexible spending accounts, which would save you money by allowing you to use pre-tax dollars to pay for a portion of your child care bills. If you’re a lower-income parent, Title XX financial-assistance programs are designed for families making up to 150 percent of the poverty level who need child care in order to work or go to school. That is a gross income of about $2,485 a month for a family of four. The programs include Ohio Works First Child Care, Transitional Child Care and Publicly Funded Child Care. All are administered

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The question therefore is — what can you do if you need to work and can’t afford care? It depends. There is no easy answer.

by your county’s Department of Job and Family Services office. You can apply in person or online via jfs.ohio.gov (click the Child Care tab) or through the Ohio Benefit Bank at ohiobenefits.org. The Ohio Works First Child Care program provides child care assistance to those who are receiving Ohio Works First cash assistance and who are employed, in school or in approved education and workforce training programs. The Transitional care program is for families who are no longer eligible for the Ohio Works First program but who need child care; the benefit lasts up to a year. The Publicly Funded Child Care program also serves families earning up to 150 percent of the poverty level. Families enrolled in these programs still pay part of the cost of child care but also receive financial assistance to cover the bulk of the bill. If you make too much to qualify for state-funded programs, or you are experiencing only a temporary downswing in income due to job loss or a health crisis, your options are more limited. Some preschools offer scholarships or temporary-assistance programs, but there is no central database outlining those programs. Sometimes you just have to ask. Certain nonprofits, such as the YMCA, operate child care programs and offer their own assistance programs. Unfortunately, the rest of us have to make hard decisions to ensure our kids are taken care of while we pay the bills. If we’re lucky, we can occasionally rely on friends, family, neighbors or an after-school enrichment program to help cover the gap between school’s end and work’s end.

Diapers, formula, hospital bills. We all expect new expenses once baby comes along. But there is one cost that might be a bit of a shock: the bill for child care. Most parents work, but profiting from that work becomes much harder once Junior arrives. The cost of child care has risen 255 percent since 1985 according to the Census Bureau, rising at more than twice the rate of inflation. In Ohio, the average annual cost for full-time infant care was $7,889 in 2012, according to the nonprofit Child Care Aware. The cost was $6,376 per year for a 4-year-old and $4,732 for a schoolage child. These bills are for one child. The pain intensifies for families with more children. To put those numbers in perspective, the average annual public college in-state tuition in Ohio in 2012 was $8,904. According to LendingTree, the average 2012 monthly mortgage payment adds up to $9,504 per year. The question therefore is — what can you do if you need to work and can’t afford care? It depends. There is no easy answer. Friends of ours who work for an airline have had to split their work shifts so that someone is always home with their daughter. It has reduced the child care bill, but it isn’t great for their relationship: They see each other only a few hours each week. Others, myself included, have gone from full-time to part-time work to keep the child care bill for two young children in check. Still others rely on family, but extended families often

live far apart, and grandma might still be working on her own career. The tax code offers some minimal relief for child care bills, so make sure you’re taking advantage of those tax credits. If you’re married with two children and

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Right: Noah Yeager, 4, uses tongs to take a sandwich from the basket during snack time at Christ Lutheran Children’s Center Far right: Jacoby Dickinson, 4, washes his hands after snack time

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For more information about good hygiene practices in child care settings, read the online version of this story at ColumbusParent.com.

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The Dos and Don’ts of Good Child Care Health

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hen children go to day care or preschool, they are going to get sick.

“Parents should recognize the fact that young children are going to come in contact with viruses when they get in with each other,” said Dr. Robert Murray, president-elect of the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. “Be aware — you are now, essentially, sharing viruses and bacteria with all the children in that child care center.” Still, there are precautions that centers and parents can take to keep children healthy, he said. When evaluating centers, parents should ask questions about what policies are in place to minimize the spread of illness. Murray said a prime indicator of whether a center is focused on good health practices is its policy on hand washing. “It’s still the single most important thing people can do,” he said.

That’s why Christ Lutheran Children’s Center requires that children wash their hands as soon as they arrive in the morning, said center director Renee Cloyd. “It’s just a good routine,” said Cloyd, whose center is located in Bexley and serves children between the ages of 2 and up through 5 years old.

CLEANLINESS COUNTS Centers should have policies that address serving food, diapering babies and sanitizing toys. When touring a facility, check out the “orderliness of the place,” Murray said. “Are things clearly separated? Is the food kept separate from the diaper changing area? Is that area separate from the play area?” A good center is one that is “doing its best to optimize cleanliness and safety,” he said. The center also should have policies about washing toys and sanitizing things children put in their mouths, added Dr. Katalin Koranyi, a professor of clinical pediatrics at Ohio State University and Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

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How a center treats sick staff members is another indicator of its efforts to promote good health, Koranyi said. She recommends asking how many sick days workers receive and whether they are encouraged to use them. A center also should have procedures for handling children who become sick during the day, she said. Ideally, the center should have a place where the child can be isolated from the other children but still be supervised. Christ Lutheran Children’s Center in Bexley has such a spot. Staff are trained to watch for signs of illness, Cloyd said. Parents will be called to pick up their son or daughter if the child has a fever or vomits or has diarrhea. She sometimes calls parents to alert them that their child is acting sick but doesn’t have a fever. That way they can keep an eye on them in the evening or be more prepared if the child becomes ill, Cloyd said. “We like to give them a heads-up,” she said.

The number of children and the range of ages in a classroom also can make a difference, Koranyi said. Fewer children in the room means fewer opportunities for illness to spread, she said, and it’s also helpful to separate kids by age. Older children can carry a virus without exhibiting symptoms and unknowingly expose little ones.

PARENTS CAN HELP Parents also can play a role in keeping children healthy, Murray said. “Sleep is a critical thing,” he said. Children who aren’t well rested may be more prone to getting ill. He also recommends having children wash their hands before leaving day care to help prevent them from bringing germs home. It’s also important that parents keep sick children home. Sending an ill child to day care puts all the other children at risk. “Parents collectively need to be vigilant for each other,” he said.

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Columbus Parent and Action for Children have teamed up again to bring you our Childcare Directory. Action for Children is a nonprofit childcare resource and referral agency that has been serving Central Ohio families since 1972.

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about THE DIRECTORY: these criteria is subject to change, even on a daily basis. For example, new providers may receive accreditation or a star rating, or, for a variety of reasons, providers may not be re-accredited or may have a change in their star rating. Action for Children’s resource and information specialists provide detailed explanations of public funding, licensing, accreditation and Step Up to Quality; guide parents through the search criteria; and provide options that include full-day centers, part-day centers, Head Start programs and family-home child care. There is no cost for these services. Additional providers have paid to be included in this year’s directory. While they may not participate in the NAEYC, NAC or Ohio’s SUTQ programs, many participate in other accreditation programs. These providers’ listings are highlighted with a pink-colored background.

HOW TO READ THE DIRECTORY: • The first section of the directory lists full-time childcare providers and early learning centers, the second section lists full-time, at-home providers, the third lists part-time preschool programs, and the fourth lists part-time school-age programs. • Within each section, the listings are organized by zip code and then alphabetically within each zip code. • The asterisk (*) after some centers’ names means they accept families who qualify for publicly funded child care through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

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On the phone: • In Franklin County, call 614-224-0222 • In Delaware County, call 740-369-0649 • In Madison County, call 740-852-0975, ext. 15 • In Fairfield, Licking, Pickaway and Union counties, call 1-855-3024453

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Included in this directory are 279 full-time and part-time childcare providers, which includes childcare centers, at-home providers, preschools and schoolage programs. While Action for Children has nearly 1,700 providers listed in its database, for this directory we chose to list providers that are licensed by the State of Ohio’s Department of Job and Family Services or its Department of Education, and that also have received national accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) or the National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education (NAC) and/ or Ohio’s Step Up to Quality star rating. Seeking this accreditation or rating is voluntary. These ratings are current as of 11/19/14. Several of these providers have chosen to highlight their listings with a yellow-colored background. The list of providers that meet

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FULL-TIME CHILDCARE & EARLY LEARNING CENTERS LEADS Head Start 607 Sunbury Road, Delaware 43015 740-363-8810 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: Four Star Liberty Community Children’s Center * 207 London Road, Delaware 43015 740-369-3876 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks6 years Accreditation: Three Star JCC North Preschool* 1985 Swansford Drive, Dublin 43016 614-764-2414 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks8 years Accreditation: Three Star Joyland Preschool/ Childcare and Kindergarten* 5400 Wilcox Road, Dublin 43016 614-876-1263 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks10 years Accreditation: One Star

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Kinder Care Learning Center #1241* 5757 Shannon Heights Blvd., Dublin 43016 614-764-0301 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: NAC, Three Star

Loving Care Children’s Center* 5037 Avery Road, Dublin 43016 614-771-5877 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks10 years Accreditation: One Star Primrose School of Dublin 6415 Post Road, Dublin 43016 614-408-3732 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks9 years Accreditation: NAEYC The Children’s Center 5900 Innovation Drive, Dublin 43016 614-792-8200

Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks9 years Accreditation: Three Star Bright Star Academy* 6567 Dublin Center Drive, Dublin 43017 614-717-9348 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: One Star Kinder Care Learning Center #301237* 6036 Tara Hill Drive, Dublin 43017 614-761-7668 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: NAC, One Star Kinder Care Learning Center-Dublin* 4960 Park Center Ave., Dublin 43017 614-761-2323 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: One Star Oxford School of Dublin* 5700 Blazer Parkway, Dublin 43017 614-792-2220 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: One Star The Goddard School of Dublin 6239 Perimeter Drive, Dublin 43017 614-799-8870 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks10 years Accreditation: NAEYC

Children’s Castle Educare* 4990 Roberts Road, Hilliard 43026 614-527-8445 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: NAC Ecole Maison Enrichment Center* 4635 Trueman Blvd., Suite 150, Hilliard 43026 614-777-9333 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks11 years Accreditation: One Star Kinder Care Learning Center - Avery* 4705 Avery Road, Hilliard 43026 614-777-1077 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: NAC Kinder Care Learning Center - Ridgemill #634* 3700 Ridge Mill Drive, Hilliard 43026 614-771-8909 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: NAC Kinder Care Learning Center* 3885 Berry Leaf Lane, Hilliard 43026 614-850-0180 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: NAC, One Star

Little Village Academy 1116 River Road, Granville 43023 740-587-2007 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks11 years Accreditation: One Star

Kinder Care Learning Center* 4780 Cemetery Road, Hilliard 43026 614-876-8116 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: NAC

Brooksedge Day Care Center 2185 Hilliard-Rome Road, Hilliard 43026 614-529-0077 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: One Star

Rainbow Child Care, Too* 5599 Hilliard Rome Office Park, Hilliard 43026 614-777-0440 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks5 years Accreditation: One Star

The Crossing Community Church Child Nurturing Center* 4770 Britton Parkway, Hilliard 43026 614-777-5195 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: One Star The Goddard School Parkmeadow* 6074 Parkmeadow Lane, Hilliard 43026 614-771-8700 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: One Star Tomorrow’s Child Preschool and Learning Center 3975 Brown Park Drive, Hilliard 43026 614-876-6756 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: One Star Child Care Unlimited, Inc.* 650 W. Coshocton St., Johnstown 43031 740-967-8333 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks6 years 11 months Accreditation: One Star Children’s Discovery Place at Polaris* 9331 S. Old State Road, Lewis Center 43035 614-846-2429 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks5 years 11 months Accreditation: Two Star Kinder Care Learning Center #1546* 96 Neverland Drive, Lewis Center 43035 740-549-0264 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: NAC Kinder Care Learning Center* 8694 Oak Creek Drive, Lewis Center 43035 740-548-9669 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: NAEYC JCC New Albany Preschool 150 E. Granville Road, New Albany 43054 614-855-4885 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks5 years

Kinder Care Learning Center-New Albany* 5524 New Albany Road East, New Albany 43054 614-775-0014 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: NAC

Amazing Kidz Learning Academy* 2731 Independence Village Center, Reynoldsburg 43068 614-868-5439 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks14 years Accreditation: One Star

My Place Child Care and School Age Center, LLC* 1335 E. Main St., Newark 43055 740-349-3505 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: Two Star

Bright Beginnings Learning & Enrichment Center* 7100 E. Livingston Ave., Reynoldsburg 43068 614-501-3040 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: One Star

Pride-N-Joy Preschool* 1319 W. Main St., Newark 43055 740-522-3338 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: One Star

It Takes a Village Learning Center* 7458 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg 43068 614-322-0772 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: NAEYC, One Star

Childtime Children’s Center* 170 East Broad St., Pataskala 43062 740-927-8477 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-10 years Accreditation: One Star

Kinder Care Learning Center #707* 6601 Bartlett Road, Reynoldsburg 43068 614-866-4446 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks9 years Accreditation: NAC, One Star

Smoky Row Children’s Center* 8615 Smoky Row Road, Powell 43065 614-766-2122 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-10 years Accreditation: NAEYC

Kinder Care Learning Center* 6477 Centennial Drive, Reynoldsburg 43068 614-866-3750 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: NAC

The Compass School 3989 North Hampton Drive, Powell 43065 614-764-8844 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: NAEYC

Kinder Care Learning Center* 8295 Taylor Road, Reynoldsburg 43068 614-868-5267 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: NAC

The Goddard School 8542 Owenfield Drive, Powell 43065 740-657-1300 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-10 years Accreditation: One Star A Child’s Place Learning Center* 1616 Brice Road, Reynoldsburg 43068 614-868-5437 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-5 years Accreditation: Two Star

Kinder Care Learning Center-Reynoldsburg* 6720 Tussing Road, Reynoldsburg 43068 614-868-9422 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: NAEYC Success Kidz East* 2051 Birchview Drive South, Reynoldsburg 43068 614-861-5439 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks5 years Accreditation: Three Star

Kinder Care Learning Center* 861 Eastwind Drive, Westerville 43081 614-890-1234 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: One Star

Vineyard Early Childhood Center* 6000 Cooper Road, Westerville 43081 614-259-5448 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks5 years Accreditation: Two Star

Kinder Care Learning Center-Sunbury* 1231 S. Sunbury Road, Westerville 43081 614-523-0277 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: NAEYC

Kinder Care Learning Center-Worthington* 401 Park Road, Worthington 43085 614-848-3002 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: NAC, One Star

Kidz Zone Educational Child Care Inc. 402 Oak St., Baltimore 43105 740-862-4521 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: One Star

Kinder Care Learning Center* 1145 Norton Road, Galloway 43119 614-870-6166 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: NAC

Nikou Learning Center* 309 N. High St., Canal Winchester 43110 614-837-3464 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: Two Star

Grove City Christian Child Care Center 2996 Columbus St., Grove City 43123 614-875-1917 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: Two Star

YMCA Jerry L Garver Child Care Program* 6767 Refugee Road, Canal Winchester 43110 614-834-9622

Ginger’s Little Lamb* 271 Tallman St., Groveport 43125 614-836-2229 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: One Star Kiddie Kare* 4085 Venture Place, Groveport 43125 614-507-7440 Age Range: 3 years-13 years Accreditation: Three Star First Impressions Early Learning Center 2642 US Route 33 N.W., Lancaster 43130 740-681-7040 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-14 years Accreditation: One Star Lancaster Head Start Center - Utica Center 114 Mount Ida Ave., Lancaster 43130

Small Wonders Learning Center 505 Hocking St., Lancaster 43130 740-654-0200 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: One Star Small Wonders Learning Center* 1246 E. Main St., Lancaster 43130 740-654-8100 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: One Star West After School Center 620 Garfield Ave., Lancaster 43130 740-653-5678 Age Range: 5 years-12 years Accreditation: One Star Mandy’s Day Care of London 55 S. Oak St., London 43140 740-845-3181 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: One Star

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Pickaway Co. YMCA Educare and Y-Club 440 Nicholas Drive, Circleville 43113 740-477-1661 Age Range: 3 years-12 years Accreditation: One Star

Heaven Sent Children’s Academy* 5616 Gender Road, Canal Winchester 43110 614-920-2229 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: Two Star

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Small Wonders Learning Center 4485 Carroll-Cemetery Road, Carroll 43112 740-756-4333 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: One Star

Kinder Care Learning Center - Grove City* 2274 Stringtown Road, Grove City 43123 614-875-6363 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: NAC

Owl’s Acre Montessori 1458 Tiki Lane, Lancaster 43130 740-687-1635 Age Range: 2 years 6 months-12 years Accreditation: NAEYC

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Ashville Head Start 97 Miller Ave., Ashville 43103 740-983-2530 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks5 years 11 months Accreditation: NAEYC, Three Star

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St. Ann’s Educare Center* 495 Cooper Road, Suite 115, Westerville 43081 614-898-8687 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks5 years Accreditation: NAEYC, Four Star

Little Shepherd’s Preschool* 4925 Plum Road N.W., Carroll 43112 740-756-7529 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: One Star

Grove City Christian Child Care, Preschool & Schoolage Prog. 4770 Hoover Road, Grove City 43123 614-875-1917 Age Range: 3 years-12 years Accreditation: One Star

Kinder Care Learning Center* 1255 County Line Road, Westerville 43081 614-901-4000 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: NAC

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Sprout Early Learning Center* 1325 East Walnut, Westerville 43081 614-890-1450 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: Three Star

Stepping Stones Learning Center* 860 Griswold St., Worthington 43085 614-885-6656 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: Three Star

Noah’s Ark Learning Center* 100 Tippett Court #103, Sunbury 43074 740-965-5437 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks11 years Accreditation: One Star

Kinder Care Learning Center-Westerville* 574 Charring Cross Drive, Westerville 43081 614-890-7800 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: NAC

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Child’s Play Learning Center 11795 Pickerington Road, Pickerington 43147 614-833-1836 Age Range: 1 month-12 years Accreditation: Three Star Kinder Care Learning Center #1682 1545 Cross Creeks Drive, Pickerington 43147 614-751-9707 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: NAC La Petite Academy 12968 Stonecreek Drive N.W., Pickerington 43147 614-755-4055 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: One Star Indianola Children’s Center* 1970 Waldeck Ave., Columbus 43201 614-262-1090 Age Range: 1 year 6 months10 years Accreditation: Three Star

Columbus Early Learning Center - Eastside* 240 N. Champion Ave., Columbus 43203 614-253-5525 Age Range: 1 year 6 months5 years Accreditation: Three Star

Columbus Early Learning Center - B.I.T.C.* 760 E. Broad St., Columbus 43205 614-221-6102 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks3 years Accreditation: Three Star

Neighborhood House Child Care* 1000 Atcheson St., Columbus 43203 614-252-4941 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks10 years Accreditation: NAEYC

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Employee Child Care Center* 650 S. 18th St., Columbus 43205 614-355-9450 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks3 years 6 months Accreditation: NAEYC, Five Star

R.F. Hairston Early Learning Center* 400 N. 20th St., Columbus 43203 614-252-6876 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks5 years Accreditation: Three Star CDCFC St. Agnes Head Start Center* 2350 W. Mound St., Columbus 43204 614-272-9340 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks5 years Accreditation: Three Star

Schoenbaum Family Center & CDCFC Head Start* 175 E. Seventh Ave., Columbus 43201 614-247-7488 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks5 years 11 months Accreditation: Four Star

Family Focus Learning Center, LLC* 3425 Great Western Blvd, Columbus 43204 614-230-2001 Age Range: 3 years-12 years Accreditation: Two Star

The OSU Child Care Program - Ackerman Rd* 725 Ackerman Road, Columbus 43202 614-292-4453 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks6 years Accreditation: NAEYC

Fresh Start Learning Academy III* 3030 Sullivant Ave., Columbus 43204 614-274-7240 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks14 years Accreditation: One Star

Academy Kids Learning Center* 289 Woodland Ave., Columbus 43203 614-258-5437 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: One Star CDCFC King Head Start* 867 Mt. Vernon Ave., Columbus 43203 614-258-2300 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: NAEYC, Four Star

Hilltop Preschool* 2473 W. Broad St., Columbus 43204 614-279-9991 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: Three Star Central Community House Child Care* 1150 E. Main St., Columbus 43205 614-253-7267 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks6 years Accreditation: Three Star

Fresh Start Learning Academy* 1149 Parsons Ave, Columbus 43206 614-542-4100 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: One Star Edwards Creative Learning Center* 3858 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus 43207 614-492-8977 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: One Star Millbrook Nursery School and Kindergarten 1405 Moler Road, Columbus 43207 614-443-0503 Age Range: 2 years-12 years Accreditation: One Star South Side Learning and Development Center* 255 Reeb Ave., Columbus 43207 614-444-1529 Age Range: 2 years 6 months5 years Accreditation: NAEYC, Five Star Southside Learning and Development Ctr- Lincoln Park* 1700 S. 20th St., Columbus 43207 614-445-8731 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks5 years Accreditation: Three Star Starting Point Learning Care, LLC* 2533 Lockbourne Road, Columbus 43207 614-491-1914

Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: Five Star Success Kidz 24-Hour Enrichment Center* 1800 Parsons Ave., Columbus 43207 614-449-5684 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: Two Star Bexley United Methodist Preschool (BUMP) 2657 E. Broad St., Bexley 43209 614-231-2783 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: One Star Christ Lutheran Children’s Center 2314 E. Main St., Columbus 43209 614-235-1263 Age Range: 2 years 6 months6 years Accreditation: Three Star Eastminster Child’s Play and Learning Center* 3100 E. Broad St., Columbus 43209 614-231-0222 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks5 years Accreditation: One Star JCC East Preschool – Bexley 1125 College Ave., Columbus 43209 614-559-6294 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks5 years Washington Square Day Care Center (Creative Child Care)* 2525 Petzinger Road, Columbus 43209 614-235-7979 Age Range: 1 year 6 months10 years Accreditation: NAEYC, Three Star OSU Child Care Center Buckeye Village* 2724 Defiance Drive, Columbus 43210 614-292-4453 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks5 years 6 months Accreditation: NAEYC

C. Ray Williams CDCFC Head Start 4738 Kae Ave., Whitehall 43213 614-417-5680 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: Three Star

Church of the Redeemer UM Preschool & Child Care 235 McNaughten Road, Columbus 43213 614-861-7271 Age Range: 3 years-6 years Accreditation: Three Star Creative Child Care - East* 5831 Westbourne Ave., Columbus 43213 614-864-2424

North Broadway Childrenâ€™s Center* 48 E. North Broadway, Columbus 43214 614-262-6222 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks11 years Accreditation: NAEYC, Three Star Olentangy Church Child Care 3660 Olentangy River Road, Columbus 43214 614-459-9383 Age Range: 1 year 6 months5 years 6 months Accreditation: Two Star Riverside Childrenâ€™s Center (Bright Horizons) 835 Thomas Lane, Columbus 43214 614-566-4847 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks10 years Accreditation: NAEYC

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C. Ray Williams Early Childhood Center* 4738 Kae Ave., Whitehall 43213 614-417-5620 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: NAEYC

Caseyâ€™s Kids* 700 Jasonway Ave., Columbus 43214 614-340-4898 Age Range: 1 year 6 months5 years Accreditation: One Star

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Kare-A-Lot Child Care Center* 1030 King Ave., Columbus 43212 614-298-8933 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks10 years Accreditation: Three Star

Todayâ€™s Child Learning Center* 3715 E. Main St., Whitehall 43213 614-235-0096 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: One Star

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Holy Trinity Child Development Program 2001 Northwest Blvd., Columbus 43212 614-486-2895 Age Range: 2 years 6 months8 years Accreditation: Four Star

Fresh Start Learning Academy II* 3500 E. Broad St., Columbus 43213 614-237-3279 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: One Star

C. James Grothaus Child Care Center 275 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215 614-227-2995 Age Range: 2 months-5 years Accreditation: Three Star

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Little Gems Learning Place, LLC* 1155 Windsor Ave., Columbus 43211 614-294-4367 Age Range: 1 month-12 years Accreditation: One Star

DSCC - Child Development Center 3990 E. Broad St., Columbus 43213 614-692-2852 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks6 years Accreditation: NAEYC

Bright Horizons at Capital City 277 E. Town St., Columbus 43215 614-227-0550 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks6 years Accreditation: NAEYC

CDCFC Rosewind Head Start* 1400 Brooks Ave., Columbus 43211 614-297-8757 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: Three Star

Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks8 years Accreditation: Three Star

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Brightside Academy Early Care and Education* 1977 Cleveland Ave., Columbus 43211 614-294-2855 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: Two Star

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Unitee Child Care Center* 2121 Joyce Ave., Columbus 43219 614-262-5056 Age Range: 1 year 6 months12 years Accreditation: One Star

YMCA Early Learning Center* 2879 Johnstown Road, Columbus 43219 614-342-5836 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks6 years Accreditation: NAEYC, Three Star YWCA Family Center* 900 Harvey Court, Columbus 43219 614-253-3910

Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: Three Star Atonement Lutheran Preschool 1621 Francisco Road, Columbus 43220 614-451-5212 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: Three Star Jane’s Montessori Academy 1375 Francisco Road, Columbus 43220 614-457-6404 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks6 years Jelly Bean Junction Learning Center, Inc.* 1123 Bethel Road, Columbus 43220 614-451-5200 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks10 years Accreditation: One Star Kinder Care Learning Center #889* 2001 Bethel Road, Columbus 43220 614-457-0754 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: NAC Meadow Park Children’s Center* 2425 Bethel Road, Columbus 43220 614-451-8814 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: NAEYC, Five Star Sunshine Nursery School* 3750 Henderson Road, Columbus 43220 614-457-4085 Age Range: 1 year-10 years Accreditation: Two Star

Friendship Christian Learning Center* 1775 W. Broad St., Columbus 43223 614-274-8200 Age Range: 4 months-12 years Accreditation: One Star Gladden Community House Preschool* 183 Hawkes Ave., Columbus 43223 614-227-1624 Age Range: 3 years-5 years 6 months Accreditation: Four Star YMCA Hilltop Educare Center* 1952-A W. Broad St., Columbus 43223 614-752-8877 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks5 years 6 months Accreditation: NAEYC, Four Star Capital Park CDCFC Head Start* 2150 Agler Road, Columbus 43224 614-222-8519 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks5 years Accreditation: NAEYC, Two Star Creative Child Care North* 1601 Shanley Drive, Columbus 43224 614-261-8153 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks8 years Accreditation: Three Star Kids Care Academy* 3360 Kohr Blvd., Columbus 43224 614-478-3269 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: NAEYC, Five Star

Kare-A-Lot Children’s Center-Riverside Drive* 3164 Riverside Drive, Columbus 43221 614-481-7532 Age Range: 2 months-6 years Accreditation: Four Star

Little Disciples Learning Center* 4142 Westerville Road, Suite 200, Columbus 43224 614-418-9444 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: Three Star

Riverside Methodist Child Care 2701 Zollinger Road, Columbus 43221 614-486-5202 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks6 years Accreditation: Three Star

Brightside Academy Early Care and Education* 3611 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus 43227 614-238-9470 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: One Star

Columbus Montessori Education Center* 979 S James Road, Columbus 43227 614-231-3790 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: NAEYC, Three Star Kings Kids Learning Center II* 4444 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus 43227 614-863-5464 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: One Star Kings Kids Learning Center* 4001 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus 43227 614-235-7131 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: One Star Perkins Playhouse and Learning Center* 1700 Courtright Road, Columbus 43227 614-338-0075 Age Range: 1 year 6 months12 years Accreditation: One Star The Gathering Place Academy* 3550 E. Deshler Ave., Columbus 43227 614-231-8910 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks5 years 6 months Accreditation: One Star Early Horizons Learning Center* 4330 Clime Road North, Columbus 43228 614-275-4966 Age Range: 2 years 6 months-12 years Accreditation: One Star Kinder Care Learning Center* 550 Fox Ridge St., Columbus 43228 614-870-7375 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: NAC Kinder Care Learning Center* 5381 W. Broad St., Columbus 43228 614-851-1431

Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: NAC Westland Day Care Center (Creative Child Care)* 485 Industrial Mile Road, Columbus 43228 614-276-2737 Age Range: 1 year 6 months8 years Accreditation: Three Star Childtime Children’s Center* 6660 Doubletree Ave., Columbus 43229 614-848-3699 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: One Star Epworth Day Care With A Difference 5100 Karl Road, Columbus 43229 614-436-2209 Age Range: 3 years-10 years 11 months Accreditation: One Star

Nikou Learning Center* 1440 Hempwood Drive, Columbus 43229 614-547-0200 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: One Star North Branch YMCA* 1640 Sandalwood Place, Columbus 43229 614-885-4252 Age Range: 3 years-12 years Accreditation: NAEYC, Four Star Precious Moments Learning Center, Inc.* 921 E. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus 43229 614-888-7652 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks6 years Accreditation: One Star Gahanna Children’s College* 230 Agler Road, Gahanna 43230 614-476-2662 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: Two Star

Helpful Hands Children’s Center, Inc.* 6833 Flags Center Drive, Columbus 43229 614-891-4766 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks5 years Accreditation: One Star

Kinder Care Learning Center - Gahanna* 520 Morrison Road, Gahanna 43230 614-471-3665 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: NAC

Kinder Care Learning Center - Tamarack* 1955 Tamarack Circle North, Columbus 43229 614-433-0625 Age Range: 1 year 6 months12 years Accreditation: NAC, One Star

Kinder Care Learning Center #1550* 1341 Cherry Way Drive, Gahanna 43230 614-475-2116 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: NAC, Three Star

Little Buckeye Learning Center* 827 E. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus 43229 614-888-4414 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: One Star

The Sunshine House* 515 Waterbury Blvd., Gahanna 43230 614-418-9940 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: One Star

Little Prep School, Inc* 2350 Fuji Drive, Columbus 43229 614-890-9014 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: One Star

Kids World Child Day Care, Inc.* 2812 Morse Road, Columbus 43231 614-473-9229 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks12 years Accreditation: One Star

LEADS Head Start – North Union 420 Grove St., Richwood 43344 937-642-1230 Age Range: 3 years-6 years Accreditation: Four Star

Nancy Lucas Grandma’s House 6488 Liberty Road, Powell 43065 614-439-3383 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: One Star

Phyllis Jacoby 141 Neal Ave,, Newark 43055 740-344-8806 Age Range: 1 month-12 years Accreditation: One Star Tonya Barrows 838 Linwood Ave., Newark 43055 740-345-6840 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: One Star

Shaneka West West Kiddie Kare* 3203 Laurenfields Drive South, Groveport 43125 614-409-1711 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: One Star Dorothy Holliday Crickets Child Care 70 Chestnut St., Mt. Sterling

Penny Dempsey Dempsey Day Care 361 Madison Drive North, West Jefferson 43162 614-832-4528 Age Range: 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: Two Star Alana Knox-Barnett Holly Ridge Rd., Columbus 43219 614-470-9079 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: One Star Cheryl Miller Lillian Lane, Columbus 43227 614-860-9020 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: NAFCC, Two Star

Ronda K. Brown Aqua St., Columbus 43229 614-483-5371 Age Range: 1 month-12 years Accreditation: NAFCC, One Star Joan Kaniaris Shady Ridge Drive, Columbus 43231 614-890-4438 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-3 years Accreditation: NAFCC Lori Wilson Quinby Drive, Columbus 43232 614-866-0230 Age Range: 2 weeks-7 years Accreditation: One Star

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Kinder Care Learning Center - Sawmill* 4895 Sawmill Road, Columbus 43235 614-764-4900 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: NAC, One Star

Tiny Treasures Day Care, LLC* 3760-D Snouffer Road, Columbus 43235 614-792-8469 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-10 years 11 months Accreditation: Three Star

Kristy Shaner 24 Pierce Ave., Newark 43055 740-403-4107 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: Two Star

43143 740-390-9139 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: One Star

Our Kidz Enrichment and Child Care Center, Inc* 3500 Refugee Road, Columbus 43232 614-255-5585 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-13 years Accreditation: One Star

Promised Land Christian Preschool 5970 Godown Road, Columbus 43235 740-334-7431 Age Range: 2 years 6 months5 years

Tiffany Eveland 92 Claren Drive, Heath 43056 740-403-8525 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: Two Star

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Little Scholars Learning Center* 3943 Groves Road, Columbus 43232 614-864-9641 Age Range: 1 year 6 months-12 years Accreditation: Two Star

Kinder Care Learning Center* 2001 Hard Road, Columbus 43235 614-764-2994 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-10 years 11 months Accreditation: One Star

FULL-TIME CHILDCARE (AT-HOME PROVIDER) Cheryl DeVere Taylor Lane Ave., Hilliard 43026 614-742-7066 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-5 years Accreditation: NAFCC

Kinder Care Learning Center* 2960 E. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus 43231 614-891-4323 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: NAC

Kinder Care Learning Center #880* 2680 Sawbury Blvd, Columbus 43235 614-761-0797 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: NAC

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Kinder Care Learning Center - #708* 5351 Cleveland Ave., Columbus 43231 614-891-4444 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-12 years Accreditation: One Star

AsyiaHaile Glenbriar St., Columbus 43232 614-751-1361 Age Range: 1 month 2 weeks-13 years Accreditation: Two Star

PART-TIME CHILDCARE CENTERS (PRESCHOOLS) ABC Learning Adventures Preschool 94 West Main St., Alexandria 43001 740-924-3984 Age Range: 3 years-5 years 11 months Accreditation: Three Star Blacklick Gahanna CDCFC Head Start 6564 Havens Corners Road,

Blacklick 43004 614-856-0469 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: Four Star Leads Head Start - Utica 308 N. Main St., Utica 43008 740-892-2532 Age Range: 3 years-5 years 11 months Accreditation: Three Star

Leads Head Start- Buckeye Lake 5312 Walnut Road, Buckeye Lake 43008 740-928-3500 Age Range: 3 years-5 years 11 months Accreditation: Three Star Old Liberty Early Education Ctr. 7080 Olentangy River Road,

Delaware 43015 740-548-2095 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: Two Star Indian Run UM Preschool 6305 Brand Road, Dublin 43016 614-889-8862 Age Range: 2 years 6 months6 years Accreditation: Five Star

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Fairbanks Elementary Early Childhood ESC Preschool 11140 State Route 38, Milford Center 43045 937-349-2381 Age Range: 3 years-6 years Accreditation: NAEYC

St. John Christian Preschool 6135 Rings Road, Dublin 43016 614-889-5893 Age Range: 3 years-5 years 9 months Accreditation: Four Star

Leads Head Start - Newark Center* 986 E. Main St., Newark 43055 740-345-1475 Age Range: 3 years-5 years 11 months Accreditation: Three Star

Dublin Community Preschool 81 1/2 W. Bridge St., Dublin 43017 614-889-0052 Age Range: 2 years-5 years Accreditation: Four Star Little Shepherds Preschool 5475 Brand Road, Dublin 43017 614-209-4554 Age Range: 2 years 6 months6 years Accreditation: NAEYC, Four Star Hylen Souders Elementary ESC Preschool 4121 Miller Paul Road, Galena 43021 740-965-3200 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: NAEYC

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LEADS Hylen Souders Head Start 4121 Miller Paul Road, Galena 43021 740-965-3200 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: NAEYC

CDCFC Hilliard Head Start 3830 Truman Court, Hilliard 43026 614-876-4254 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: Four Star Lewis Center Preschool 1081 Lewis Center Road, Lewis Center 43035 740-548-1934 Age Range: 2 years 6 months5 years Accreditation: Three Star

CDCFC Chapman Head Start 8450 Sawmill Road, Powell 43065 614-718-8739 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: Four Star New Hope Preschool 4739 W. Powell Road, Powell 43065 614-766-2446 Age Range: 2 years 6 months6 years Accreditation: Three Star Worthington CDCFC Head Start 1850 Sutter Parkway, Powell 43065 614-450-4971 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: Four Star Big Walnut Ele. PSPS 940 S. Old 3C Highway, Sunbury 43074 740-965-7846 Age Range: 3 years-5 years 11 months Accreditation: NAEYC General Rosecrans Ele. PSPS 301 S. Miller Drive, Sunbury 43074 740-964-7846 Age Range: 3 years-5 years 11 months Accreditation: NAEYC Central College Preschool 975 S. Sunbury Road, Westerville 43081 614-794-1123 Age Range: 2 years 5 months5 years Accreditation: Two Star

Our Day At Messiah 51 N. State St., Westerville 43081 614-882-8718 Age Range: 2 years 6 months5 years Accreditation: Two Star Praise Express Preschool 355 Cherrington Road, Westerville 43081 614-882-8874 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: One Star All Saints Preschool 6770 N.High St., Worthington 43085 614-846-6080 Age Range: 3 years-5 years 11 months Accreditation: Three Star St. John’s Early Education Center 700 High St., Worthington 43085 614-885-2315 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: Four Star Worthington Presbyterian Preschool 773 High St., Worthington 43085 614-885-3765 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: Three Star Lancaster-Fairfield CAA Head Start - Amanda Center 414 N. School St., Amanda 43102 740-969-7749 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: Four Star David Lutheran Christian Preschool 330 Groveport Road, Canal Winchester 43110 614-920-3517 Age Range: 3 years-5 years 6 months Accreditation: NAEYC Pickaway County Head Start Circleville Center 145 E. Corwin St., Circleville 43113 740-474-7411 Age Range: 3 years-5 years 11 months Accreditation: NAEYC, Four Star

Columbia Heights Preschool* 775 Galloway Road, Galloway 43119 614-878-3738 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: Three Star Amazing Kids Academy 4501 Hoover Road, Grove City 43123 614-539-4800 Age Range: 2 years 6 months-5 years Accreditation: One Star Miami Valley CDC-Fairhaven 1501 State Route 38 N.E., London 43140 740-852-5412 Age Range: 3 years-5 years 11 months Accreditation: NAEYC, Four Star Miami Valley CDC-Madison Plains 47 Linson Road, London 43140 740-490-0654 Age Range: 3 months-5 months Accreditation: Four Star Seton Parish Preschool 600 Hill Road N., Pickerington 43147 614-833-0482 Age Range: 2 years-5 years Accreditation: One Star

YMCA Hilltop Preschool 2879 Valleyview Drive, Columbus 43204 614-276-8224 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: Four Star CCS - Pre-K at Fairwood Alternative 726 Fairwood Ave., Columbus 43205 614-365-6111 Age Range: 4 years-5 years Accreditation: NAEYC The Childhood League Center 670 S. 18th St., Columbus 43205 614-253-6933 Age Range: 1 year 3 months-5 years 3 months Accreditation: Four Star CDCFC Deshler Head Start 1254 Lockbourne Road, Columbus 43206 614-445-0409 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: Three Star YMCA Head Start Columbus Urban League Southside Center 475 Elwood Ave., Columbus 43207 614-445-0463 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: Five Star

CCS - Pre-K at Broadleigh Elementary 3039 Maryland Ave., Columbus 43209 614-365-6144 Age Range: 4 years-5 years Accreditation: NAEYC CDCFC Allegheny Head Start 3260 Allegheny Ave., Columbus 43209 614-235-2060 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: Four Star Gan Ephraim 2568 E. Broad St., Columbus 43209 614-314-6062 Age Range: 2 years 6 months-5 years Accreditation: One Star Montrose Elementary - ESC Preschool 2555 E. Main St., Columbus 43209 614-237-4309 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: NAEYC CCS - Pre-K at East Linden Elementary 2505 Brentnell Blvd., Columbus 43211 614-365-5459 Age Range: 4 years-5 years Accreditation: NAEYC

Maize Manor United Methodist Church Preschool 3901 Maize Road, Columbus 43224 614-267-4944 Age Range: 2 years 6 months-6 years Accreditation: Three Star

CCS - Pre-K at Parkmoor Elementary 1711 Penworth Drive, Columbus 43229 614-365-5349 Age Range: 4 years-5 years Accreditation: NAEYC Gahanna Early Experience Center 4456 Morse Road, Gahanna 43230 614-471-6383 Age Range: 2 years 6 months-5 years Accreditation: One Star CDCFC Wright Head Start 2335 W. Case Road, Columbus 43235 614-718-8739 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: Four Star

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Mountview Christian Preschool 2140 Fishinger Road, Columbus 43221 614-451-8691 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: Three Star

Linden Lutheran CDCFC Head Start 1230 Oakland Park Ave., Columbus 43224 614-262-9756 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: Three Star

YMCA Head Start - Cherry Creek YMCA 600 Fox Ridge St., Columbus 43228 614-878-7260 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: Four Star

Overbrook Weekday Preschool 4131 N. High St., Columbus 43214 614-261-1029 Age Range: 2 years 8 months5 years Accreditation: NAEYC, Four Star

Upper Arlington Lutheran Christian Preschool & Kindergarten 2300 Lytham Road, Columbus 43220 614-451-3736 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: Five Star

Innis Elementary School CDCFC Head Start 3399 Kohr Blvd., Columbus 43224 614-418-9890 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: Four Star

North Linden CDCFC Head Start 1718 E. Cooke Road, Columbus 43224 614-262-8190 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: Four Star

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Trinity United Methodist Preschool 1581 Cambridge Blvd., Columbus 43212 614-488-3659 Age Range: 2 years-5 years 11 months Accreditation: Three Star

Bethel (United Methodist) Christian Preschool 1220 Bethel Road, Columbus 43220 614-451-1117 Age Range: 1 year 6 months-5 years Accreditation: Four Star

CCS - Pre-K at Oakland Park Alternative 3392 Atwood Terrace, Columbus 43224 614-365-6058 Age Range: 4 years-5 years Accreditation: NAEYC

CDCFC Linden Head Start 1254 Briarwood Ave., Columbus 43211 614-263-9516 Age Range: 3 years-5 years Accreditation: Four Star

School For Young Children 93 W. Weisheimer Road, Columbus 43214 614-267-0254 Age Range: 2 years 3 months-6 years Accreditation: NAEYC

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PART-TIME CHILDCARE CENTERS (SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS) Big Walnut Intermediate SACC 105 Baughman St., Sunbury 43074 614-361-6990 Age Range: 10 years-12 years Accreditation: One Star

YWCA Kids Place at Alcott* 7117 Mount Royal, Westerville 43082 614-224-9121 Age Range: 5 years-11 years Accreditation: One Star

Kiddie Academy of Reynoldsburg at HAMS 1482 Jackson St., Reynoldsburg 43068 614-370-5743 Age Range: 10 years-12 years Accreditation: Two Star

YWCA Kids Place - Cherrington* 522 Cherrington Road, Westerville 43081 614-224-9121 Age Range: 5 years-11 years Accreditation: One Star

Tallmadge Community Learning Center 611 Lewis Ave., Lancaster 43130 740-653-5678 Age Range: 5 years-12 years Accreditation: NAEYC

Kiddie Academy of Reynoldsburg at Summit Road* 8591 Summit Road, Reynoldsburg 43068 614-370-3501 Age Range: 5 years-12 years Accreditation: Two Star

YWCA Kids Place - Mark Twain* 799 E. Walnut St., Westerville 43081 614-224-9121 Age Range: 5 years-11 years Accreditation: One Star

Heritage Elementary Y-Club* 100 East St., Pickerington 43147 614-834-9622 Age Range: 5 years-10 years Accreditation: Four Star

Tussing Elementary Y-Club* 7117 Tussing Road, Reynoldsburg 43068 614-834-9622 Age Range: 5 years-10 years Accreditation: Three Star

YWCA Kids Place - McVay* 270 S. Hempstead Road, Westerville 43081 614-224-9121 Age Range: 5 years-11 years Accreditation: One Star

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Rainbow Child Care, Too!* 5571-5575 Hilliard Rome Office Park, Hilliard 43026 614-777-5640 Age Range: 5 years-12 years Accreditation: Three Star

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King-Lincoln District and Olde Towne East

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amilies heading to the Lincoln Theatre or Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens need to leave room in their itineraries to visit some of the other attractions in the area.

The King-Lincoln District is enjoying an exciting revitalization spearheaded, in part, by $13.5 million in renovations at the Lincoln, which originally opened in 1928. The nearby Olde Towne East neighborhood also has a number of newer businesses that will appeal to families. Restoration efforts at the Lincoln have helped shine a light on the area’s rich arts history. The area was well known for its jazz scene from the 1930s to the 1960s. Since reopening in 2009, the theater has concentrated on bringing jazz back to the neighborhood, but is also home to a number of other arts organizations’ productions, including Columbus Children’s Theatre and the Thiossane West African Dance Institute. Children can experience the music firsthand through the PBJ & Jazz concert series, said Suzan Bradford, general manager of the theater. “Local jazz artists come to do jazz

with families and kids,” from November to March, she said. The hourlong concerts are interactive and designed to introduce youngsters to the instruments and the music they make. In the warmer months, the concerts move to the Topiary Park in nearby downtown Columbus. The Lincoln offers more than jazz. Performances range from choral groups to author appearances to plays. It even boasts its own barbershop with the E’Voluer Barber Studio. Located next door is the dancewear boutique for the Leap of Faith Dance school, which also has its original dance studio nearby. Columbus Parent readers voted them Columbus’ Best Dance Studio in 2014. Another important venue in the area is the King Arts Complex, which includes classrooms, theater space and museumlike interactive displays. “We are very, very kid friendly,” said Mark Cardwell, assistant executive director. “We see kids as part and parcel of the programming we have.” The arts facility, which focuses on building tolerance and remembering the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., offers classes, camps and special events geared to children, Cardwell said. Visitors to the complex also can learn about Columbus folk artist

Elijah Pierce. The wood carver, who gained international attention for his art, worked at a barber shop on Long Street. Long Street continues to play a vital role in the neighborhood, said Annie Ross-Womack, CEO of the Long Street Businessmen’s Association. “It’s ever evolving,” she said. Last year, city and state officials reopened the Long Street Bridge, which links the King-Lincoln District to the Discovery District. The focal point of the bridge, which includes a pedestrian walkway, is a cultural wall created by two local artists, Kojo Kamau and Larry Winston Collins. The wall uses photography and block prints to tell the history of the neighborhood. Families will find plenty of appealing places to explore, Ross-Womack said. She recommends visiting the Homeport Gallery, which regularly exhibits artwork in a variety of mediums. The gallery is “extremely” kid-friendly, said director Mike Fields. “I’m usually in there drawing or painting, and they can see what artists do,” he said. Battiste LaFleur Galleria, a familyowned flower shop, also is fun to visit. “They make art with flowers,” Fields said. The area is home to interesting eat-

eries. Zanzibar Brews serves a Sunday brunch and often has live music. For a more casual meal, try Los Potosinos. The food truck is known for its grilled chicken and tamales. Across Broad Street in Olde Towne East, there are several good dining options for families. Yellow Brick Pizza has exotic pizza toppings, an extensive beer list and the welcoming feel of a bustling neighborhood bar. The Angry Baker offers breakfast, baked goods and lunch made with local ingredients. L’appât Patisserie & Café serves a wide array of dishes with an international flair. Owner Didier Alapini welcomes children in his cozy restaurant, said Laura Rosenthal, who regularly visits with her two boys, Linus, 3, and David, 1. Rosenthal, who has lived in Olde Towne for seven years, has enjoyed rediscovering the neighborhood with her children. They have spent many happy hours at the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Driving Park branch, Franklin Park Conservatory and English Park, which features a newly renovated play space. The park and a newly formed moms’ group in Olde Towne have helped the family make new friends, she said. “It’s a great community environment,” she said. “It’s very eclectic.”

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11. LINCOLN THEATRE 769 E. Long St. 614-384-5639 lincolntheatrecolumbus. com 12. LOS POTOSINOS 791 E. Long St. 614-887-6895 On Facebook: Los Potosinos

6. HOMEPORT GALLERY 779 E. Long St. 614-290-1658 homeportohio.org/ get-involved/ homeport-gallery

13. YELLOW BRICK PIZZA 892 Oak St. 614-725-5482 yellowbrickpizza.com

7. JAZZ ACADEMY’S PBJ & JAZZ CONCERT SERIES 614-294-5200 jazzartsgroup.org

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Organizers of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at the King Arts Complex want the families who attend to gain a better understanding of the civil rights movement. The Jan. 19 day focuses not only on King but the history surrounding him, said Mark Cardwell, assistant executive director of the complex. “If you don’t understand your history, you may be doomed to repeat,” he said. “Here at the King Arts Complex, we recognize the legacy of those that have gone before us.” The day is intended to be “a celebration of where we came from” as well as “where we are going,” added Gale Gray, community relations coordinator for the city of Columbus. City officials see the day as an opportunity to promote cultural diversity, she said. Many of the activities are familyfriendly, Cardwell said. Children can make crafts, work on a community art project, enjoy dance and choir performances, listen to poetry and watch videos. The 2015 Martin Luther King Jr. Day March will begin at the complex and end at the Lincoln Theatre, where social activist Julian Bond will give the keynote speech. The city will organize people along the route to hold signs bearing messages about civil rights to help set the mood, Gray said. The

march will go past the cultural wall on Long Street, which also will create a sense of history, she added.

If you go Monday, Jan. 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Time: 12 noon- 4 p.m. Where: King Arts Complex, 867 Mount Vernon Ave., Columbus 43203 kingartscomplex.com

Julian Bond keynote address Time: 6 p.m. Where: Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St., Columbus 43203 columbus.gov/Templates/Detail. aspx?id=30313

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Breakfast Time: Doors open at 7 a.m. Program begins at 7:30. Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center, Battelle Grand ballroom, 400 N. High St., Columbus 43215 What: Keynote speech by Dr. Julius Scruggs, president of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc., followed by dance and choir performances. Cost: $40 per person mlkjrbreakfast.com/breakfast.html

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Girl Scouts Sophia Summerfield, left, and Samantha Alexander play at a party hosted at Moxie’s Center: Girl scouts Lily Grayem, left, and Maren Jenkins Right: Sophia Schultheis fills a gift bag Below: Ceramic gifts on display

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ary Rodgers understands people have different reasons for renting a party room. That’s why she tries to be as flexible as possible with the party hosts who rent the Moxie’s party room attached to her Clintonville candy and gift shop. She will just rent the space or she will plan the entire party, including food, decorations and goody bags. The venue is available for everything from kids’ parties to bridal showers. “Every time we think we should make a rule, we try to think of reasons not to,” said Rodgers. “We want to be flexible and affordable for our hostesses.”

WHAT: Moxie’s Gifts, Candy and Party Room is a centrally located venue offering custom party themes. Rodgers will work with hosts and children to develop a party around any idea. “If your child wants a garden Bubble Guppies tea, kittens in space or a dinosaur construction theme party, we will do it,” she said. WHERE: 3468 N. High St., Clintonville 43214. Moxie’s has off-street parking behind the store.

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WHY: Hosting a party outside your home often allows you to invite more guests, eliminates the need to clean your house and provides the opportunity for party-planning help.

COST: Moxie’s offers two rooms. *Party Room A rents for $65 an hour and can accommodate 36 guests.

Moxie’s prorates by the half-hour. In order to reserve a room, customers must pay a nonrefundable deposit equal to one hour of room rental. ADDITIONAL OPTIONS: Place settings starting at 80 cents per person, candy-themed party favors starting at 75 cents, invitations starting at $1.25 each and snacks/beverages starting at $6 per person. WHAT THE VENUE PROVIDES: All parties are customized. Hosts can do as much or as little as they like. The rooms come furnished with dining tables, chairs, buffet tables, tablecloths (your choice: black, white or pink) and access to the supply closet (ice bucket, small coffee maker, microwave, runners, centerpiece mirrors, etc.).

*Party Room B rents for $50 an hour and can accommodate 24 guests.

WHEN: The venue is available from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.

The venue also has loft space that can be added to the larger room to allow for 16 more guests. There is no minimum rental time, but hosts need to include time for party setup and cleanup if they are handling those tasks.

CONTACT: 614-657-6854, shopmoxies.com, mrodger5@columbus.rr.com

OTHER INFORMATION: Rodgers recommends booking at least three to five weeks in advance.

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are lying flat on the wax paper. Apply the glue very liberally to the points where the cotton swabs attach and let dry completely.

6. When the snowflakes have dried, peel off the wax paper and hang them up or lay them out as winter decorations.

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regg Dube grew up in Connecticut, a die-hard fan of the Hartford Whalers. The National Hockey League franchise morphed into the Carolina Hurricanes when they moved to North Carolina in 1997, but Dube eventually found a new team — the Columbus Blue Jackets — to cheer for when he and his family moved to Columbus in 2011.

“We bought season tickets as soon as we moved here,” Dube said. He wanted his children, 7-year-old Ryan and Emma, now 5, to experience ice hockey the way he had as a child. And that now includes going on the occasional family road trip to follow the team.

Emma and Ryan Dube outside Bridgestone Arena in Nashville

The Dube family, including mom Sue Ellen, travelled to Nashville this past March and will head to St. Louis this March. While stories of opposing fans getting harassed at football and baseball games aren’t unusual to hear, Dube said taking kids to an opponent’s home ice hasn’t been a problem. “Maybe back east, but out here, the fans won’t hassle you,” Dube said. “You also don’t have the tailgating going on.” A key piece of the family’s travel planning has been to tap into the resources offered by the Jacket Backers, the officially recognized fan club for the Blue Jackets. The nonprofit group, founded soon after the CBJ franchise was created in 2000, welcomes anyone to participate in their events, whether they’re duespaying members or not. The Jacket Backers often host game-watching parties at local restaurants when the Jackets’ away games are televised, and occasionally they put together travel packages for away games. While anyone under the age of 21 can’t ride the Jacket Backers’ bus, families can take advantage of group pricing on hotels and buy game tickets, also at a group-discount rate, said Julie Maurer, the club’s president. “Families are really welcome with us,” Maurer said. Sitting in what Dube calls the “microcosm” of Jackets-friendly territory is part of the experience, he said, explaining that “being in a section with other Blue Jackets fans is really fun.” Maurer added, “You definitely feel safety in numbers, but truthfully, there haven’t been problems. If you hear people using foul language, usually all you have to do is remind them there are kids present. And we have had quite a few families with us.” Another tip Dube offers: Get to the arena early so you can find a place to have dinner and take pictures. “(The arena in) Nashville, for example, doesn’t feel as easy to get to (as Nationwide Arena),” Dube said. “There’s a lot of foot and car traffic in that area. Hockey is not the only thing going on there.” An added bonus for going on CBJ road trips is that many of the drive-able destinations offer opportunities for extra family fun. “We ended up staying in the Opryland hotel in Nashville, so we spend a lot of time checking out all the sights around there and then outside the arena as well,” Dube said. “When we go to St. Louis, we’ll do the Arch and other places.” Check out ColumbusParent.com for past Overnight Trippin’ articles that have travel tips for NHLfranchise locations like Nashville (from the July 2013 issue), Philadelphia (July 2014), Pittsburgh (October 2011), Chicago (November 2012) and Toronto (May 2013). The Jacket Backers are even putting together a road-trip package for the Feb. 7 game in Ottawa, as well as the March 28 game in St. Louis that the Dubes will be attending. “We’re sharing our love of hockey,” Maurer said.

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INCREASING COMFORT Restful Rides. Several attractions have shorter lines, a place to sit plus air conditioning. At Magic Kingdom, hit up Country Bear Jamboree, It’s a Small World and Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress. At Epcot, Ellen’s Energy Adventure is the way to go. Restroom Break. Need private facilities without a line? Take the boat to Tom Sawyer Island. Pack a Poncho. It will probably rain when you’re there. Stay (kind of) dry and continue on with festivities. The storm will pass.

ODDS ’'N ENDS Where Everybody Knows Your Name. Celebrating a birthday? An anniversary? Is it someone’s first trip to the parks? Head to Downtown Disney the day before you visit the theme parks and get a personalized button at one of the shops. Cast members will greet the button holder by name with a boisterous “Happy Birthday” or “Thanks for visiting us” throughout the trip. Ship to Your Hotel. Put that Amazon Prime account to use, and ship necessities. Diapers, bottled water, snacks. Whatever day-to-day necessity you need, it’s overpriced in Orlando. And if you’re relying on Disney Transportation, you’ll get nowhere near a grocery store. Your Hotel Restaurant is Overpriced. But it probably has a fridge. Over-order at Downtown Disney (Earl of Sandwich is reasonably priced) and dine on leftovers. Or order pizza. But not from room service.

FUN FOR GROWN-UPS Yes, we’re talking booze. While Magic Kingdom is dry, Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios are happy to pour the adults an adult beverage. Go for the Good Stuff. While macro brews are priced high, the micro brews, such as Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA are priced close to “real world” pricing. Grab a pint at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant at Hollywood Studios. Imbibe Around the World. Epcot’s World Showcase showcases more than just themed gift shops and short films. Drink what the locals drink in each country, and don’t miss the Sake tasting in the back of Mitsukoshi Department Store, the Japanese gift shop.

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Disney theme park is open for extra hours. While this seems like a good deal, avoid the parks with these days. The additional time attracts additional crowds, leaving the other three parks less than full. Book Your Fastpass Selections Early. Every Disney guest starts the day with three Fastpass selections, which allow you to jump to the front of the line. Families staying at a Disney resort can book three attractions per day up to 60 days prior to the trip. Everyone else can do this 30 days in advance. Download the App. The My Disney Experience App is a valuable (and free) tool. In addition to helping you find restaurants, restrooms, Anna and Elsa, it also allows users to see which rides and attractions have the longest wait at any given time. The ones with the longest wait? Those are your Fastpass selections. Get There Early. It’s antithetical to the idea of vacation, but sleeping in is for a different trip. Be prepared to be at the parks 30 to 60 minutes before they open. You’ll be the first ones in and will be able to visit popular attractions without a wait. Go to the Back. When you arrive early, head straight to the back of the park and work your way to the entrance. Most people will stop at Main Street U.S.A. or Fantasyland first. Let them do the waiting. Shop Elsewhere. Downtown Disney and the airport have nearly every souvenir you can find inside the parks and are less crowded.

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ver since my first boyfriend dumped me at Disney World — you know, the happiest place on earth — I’ve had mixed feelings about the place. It truly is magical. The cast members can make even the most skeptical woman a little giddy just with the offering of a sticker. It’s clean (Disney legend has it you’re never more than 20 paces from a trash can). And it really is fun. But. It’s also hot, crowded, exhausting and expensive. Twenty years after that initial heartbreak, I returned to good ol’ Lake Buena Vista and her theme parks, with healed wounds. Ever the itinerant traveler, I made sure to research the best way to have the experience be more positive than negative. And so, as a service to others who may soon take that trip south with little ones in tow, I present my Disney Hacks.

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BalletMet’s The Nutcracker, Experience this iconic ballet story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince with live music from the Columbus Symphony Orchestra in the beautiful Ohio Theatre. 7:30 p.m. $29$65. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., Columbus. balletmet.org

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FREE! Children’s Storytime, Join us for Storytime. We will have a story, a craft and snacks. 11 a.m. Free. Barnes & Noble-Easton Town Center, 4005 Townsfair Way, Columbus. 614-476-8480. barnesandnoble.com

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Family Fun - Naturalist Chris Rowlands, Naturalist Chris Rowlands uses song, dance, puppets and colorful props to teach children about animals and their habitats. 11 a.m. $6-$12. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus. 614-715-8000. fpconservatory.org

FRIDAY 26 BalletMet’s The Nutcracker, Experience this iconic ballet story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince with live music from the Columbus Symphony Orchestra in the beautiful Ohio Theatre. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $29-$65. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., Columbus. balletmet.org Family Fun - Kwanzaa, Learn more about the Kwanzaa holiday

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through seasonal crafts and samples of celebratory food. At 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Tony West and the Amani Dancers use traditional drums, music and dance to celebrate African heritage and Kwanzaa. 11 a.m. $6-$12. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus. 614-715-8000. fpconservatory.org

SATURDAY 27 BalletMet’s A Nutty Nutcracker, You’re sure to be surprised and entertained by this hilarious parody of the classic holiday tale. You’ll see your favorite Nutcracker characters in some truly outrageous situations along with several of Columbus’ local celebrities. 7:30 p.m. $29-$65. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., Columbus. balletmet.org BalletMet’s The Nutcracker, Experience this iconic ballet story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince with live music from the Columbus Symphony Orchestra in the beautiful Ohio Theatre. 2 p.m. $29-$65. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., Columbus. balletmet.org FREE! Children’s Storytime, We will have a story, a craft and snacks. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble-Easton Town Center, 4005 Townsfair Way, Columbus. 614476-8480. barnesandnoble.com FREE! Children’s Storytime, We will read our favorite stories and make our craft of the day. 11 a.m. Free. Barnes & Noble -Polaris

elegant poinsettias and seasonal foliage, timehonored traditions like the poinsettia tree and Paul Busse model garden railway and an array of special entertainment and family activities. $6-$12. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus. 614-715-8000. fpconservatory.org FREE! Ohio Statehouse Holidays, Through Jan. 1, the Statehouse is decorated in Victorian era style for the season and can be toured daily. Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus. ohiostatehouse.org FREE! Olde Hilliard Christmas, The village will be adorned with lights and decorations through Dec. 31; musical programming also will take place. Historical Village at Weaver Park, 4100 Columbia St., Hilliard. 614-6643290. destinationhilliard.com

Merry & Bright at Franklin Park Conservatory Fantasy of Lights, Through Jan. 4, Alum Creek Marina creates an annual drive-thru holiday lights experience at nearby Alum Creek State Park. $15. Alum Creek State Park, 2911 S Old State Rd, Delaware. 740- 369-2900. alumcreek.com FREE! Holiday Lights, Through Jan. 3, the season-long lights display can be viewed daily. Creekside Park and Plaza, Gahanna. 614- 418-9114. visitgahanna.com Fashion Center, 1560 Polaris Parkway, Columbus. 614-854-0339. barnesandnoble.com Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Boston Bruins, 7 p.m. Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus. 614-246-4625. bluejackets.nhl.com Family Fun - Endless Recess, Endless Recess plays classic party tunes and interactive songs from Disney, Pixar and Dreamworks movie soundtracks and popular television programs at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. 11 a.m. $6-$12.

FREE! Huntington Holiday Train, Through Jan. 4, enjoy a spectacular 600-square-foot display in the atrium of the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Main Library. First hour of parking in the library garage is also free. Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Main Library, 96 S. Grant Ave., Columbus. 614-6452275. columbuslibrary.org Merry & Bright, Through Jan. 4, an annual family favorite, Merry & Bright celebrates the holiday season with

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus. 614-715-8000. fpconservatory.org Ohio State Men’s Basketball vs. Wright State, 1 p.m., $18-$31. Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive, Columbus. 614-292-2624. ohiostatebuckeyes.com

SUNDAY 28 Family Fun - Our Zoo to You, Our Zoo to You brings a variety of animals, from a creepy crawly ta-

FREE! State Auto Christmas Display, The display can be toured any time through Jan. 1. The display also will be lit from 6 a.m. on Christmas Eve until 8 a.m. on Christmas Day. 5:30 p.m. State Auto Headquarters, 518 E. Broad St., Columbus. stateauto.com/Christmas Wildlights, Through Jan. 4, Parking $8 per car; members receive free admission and parking. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas. 5 p.m. $0-$14.99. $14.99 ages 10-59, $9.99 ages 2-9, $10.99 ages 60+, free for ages 0-2. Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Rd, Powell. 800-666-5397. columbuszoo.org

rantula to a cuddly ringtail lemur, to pet, hold or hand-feed. 11 a.m. $6-$12. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus. 614-7158000. fpconservatory.org Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Based in New York City, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra united a 60-piece orchestra plus chorus with the talents of Paul O’Neill, a veteran hard rock producer. 3 and 7 p.m. $34.50-$74.50. Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus. 800-745-3000. nationwidearena.com

MONDAY 29 FREE! Classic Movie Marathon: Mary Poppins, Join us as we watch classic films that everyone in your family can enjoy! There will be crafts and snacks to enjoy during the films! 2 p.m. Delaware County District Library Orange Branch, 7171 Gooding Blvd., Delaware. 740- 549-2665. delawarelibrary.org Family Fun - Balloon Mystery Magic Show, Family entertainer Erica Carlson presents a Balloon Mystery Magic Show and teaches

FREE! Classic Movie Marathon: E.T., Join us as we watch classic films that everyone in your family can enjoy! There will be crafts and snacks to enjoy during the films! 2 p.m. Delaware County District Library Orange Branch, 7171 Gooding Blvd., Delaware. 740- 5492665. delawarelibrary.org Ohio State Men’s Basketball vs. Iowa, 1 p.m., $18-$31. Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive, Columbus. 614-292-2624. ohiostatebuckeyes.com

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Classic Movie Marathon: The Wizard of Oz, Join us as we watch classic films that everyone in your family can enjoy! There will be crafts and snacks to enjoy during the films! 2 p.m. Free. Delaware County District Library Orange Branch, 7171 Gooding Blvd., Delaware. 740- 549-2665. delawarelibrary.org Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Minnesota Wild, 7 p.m. Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd.,

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A high chair can tip over if a child climbs on it, or stands in it.

Ohio State Women’s Basketball vs. Rutgers, 2 p.m., $5-$11. Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive, Columbus. 614-292-2624. ohiostatebuckeyes.com

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Always use the safety straps (NEVER JUST the tray) to keep a child secure in a high chair.

Every 15 minutes a child is injured by using a high chair or booster seat the wrong way.

Every hour a child is treated in an Emergency Room for a fall from a high chair or booster seat. Most kids were standing or climbing on a high chair.

SATURDAY 3 FREE! Family Time with Bison, Stay warm in the nature center and watch bison grazing in the fields below. 1 p.m. Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park Nature Center, 1415 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway. metroparks.net FREE! Free Family Nature Club, Families are invited to join our nature club at Indian Village Outdoor Education Center where participants can explore the trails, discover our caves and check out the animals. No registration required. 10 a.m. Indian Village Outdoor Education Center, 3200 Indian Village Road, Columbus. 614.645.3380. columbusrecparks.com Ohio State Men’s Basketball vs. Illinois, 6:30 p.m., $18-$31. Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive, Columbus. 614-292-2624. ohiostatebuckeyes.com FREE! Ostrander LEGO Club, Ostrander Branch Come join us for fun with LEGOs! 1 p.m. Delaware County Library Ostrander Branch, 75 N. Fourth St, Ostrander. 740666-1410. delawarelibrary.org

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FREE! Christmas Bird Count, Search for birds on- and off-trail as part of the National Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count. Meet at the Maintenance Shop. 8 a.m. Glacier Ridge Metro Park, Brock Road, Plain City. 614- 846-5625. metroparks.net

FREE! Open House Party, Celebrate New Year with games, activities, crafts and a countdown on every hour. Ages 3-7. Meet at Spring Hollow Lodge. 10 a.m. Sharon Woods Metro Park, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Westerville. 614891-0700. metroparks.

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FREE! Children’s Storytime, Join us for Storytime. We will have a story, a craft and snacks. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble-Easton Town Center, 4005 Townsfair Way, Columbus. 614-476-8480. barnesandnoble. com

Hocking Valley Scenic Railway New Year’s Celebration Train, Enjoy a two-hour train ride and view fireworks while riding the train. Purchase tickets in advance, as they often sell out. 10:30 p.m. $30 ages 13-59, $25 ages 60+, $20 ages 3-12, free for ages 0-2. Nelsonville Depot, 33 W. Canal St., Nelsonville. 800-967-7834. hvsry.org

FREE! Animal Tracks, Make an animal track craft and search for real tracks on a short hike. Meet at Nature Center. 10 a.m. Battelle Darby Creek Park, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway. metroparks. net

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FREE! Frozen Party, Join us for a Frozen themed party! We will be having a blast with snacks, songs and crafts inspired by the movie. 1 p.m. Delaware County District Library Ostrander Branch, 75 N. Fourth St., Ostrander. 740- 6661410. delawarelibrary.org

Family Fun - Outback Ray, Outback Ray presents Amazing Animals, a presentation of exotic species. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. $6$12. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus. 614-7158000. fpconservatory.org

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children in the audience how to make their own ‘detective dog’ balloon animal to take home. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. $6-$12. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus. 614-715-8000. fpconservatory.org

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FREE! Paws for Reading, Sign up at the Powell Branch Library to have a trained therapy dog listen to you read your favorite story! Pre-registration is required. Call 614-888-9160 or stop by to sign-up. 10 a.m. Delaware County Library Powell Branch, 460 S. Library Rd, Powell. 614- 888-9160. delawarelibrary.org

SUNDAY 4 Ohio State Women’s Basketball vs. Northwestern, 4 p.m., $5-$11. Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive, Columbus. 614-292-2624. ohiostatebuckeyes.com

MONDAY 5 FREE! Teen Writer’s Lab Creative Characters, Love to write? Come learn about different types of writing through a variety of activities and prompts. Each month, we’ll focus on a different topic. 6:30 p.m. Delaware County District Library Orange Branch, 7171 Gooding Blvd., Delaware. 740- 549-2665. delawarelibrary. org/event/teen-writers-lab-0

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We Joy Sing, Registration includes Piccadilly Day Pass. Unlimited Play for the enrolled child for each day of class. WeJoySing handles all registrations. 10:15 a.m. $77. Piccadilly Play Cafe, 2501 E. Main Street, Bexley. 614-868-0107. wejoysing.com

FREE! Zumba with Hilary, This allages Zumba class is a feel-happy workout every Monday. 9:30 a.m. Whole Foods Market Dublin, 3760 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Dublin. wholefoodsmarket.com

TUESDAY 6 FREE! Family Storytime, Enjoy a combination of books, flannel stories, songs, rhymes, and more. We include activities that appeal to a wider age range so the whole family can join in on the fun! 6:30 p.m. Delaware County LibraryOrange Branch, 7171 Gooding Blvd, Delaware. 740- 549-2665. delawarelibrary.org

FREE! Library Pajama Party, Come ready for bed to this fun family night! PJ’s are encouraged! Night time craft, stories, and games will fill the hour as we get ready for bed. 6:30 p.m. Delaware County Library Ostrander Branch, 75 N. Fourth St, Ostrander. 740666-1410. delawarelibrary.org FREE! Reading Buddies, Children in kindergarten through third grade will be paired with a teen volunteer or staff member for a 20-minute session of one-on-one reading practice. No pre-registration is required. 4 p.m. Delaware County Library Powell Branch, 460 S. Library Rd, Powell. 614- 888-9160. delawarelibrary.org

WEDNESDAY 7 FREE! Grove City Moms, Grove City Moms, a club for stay-athome moms and their children. 9:30 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 4850 Haughn Road, Hilliard. 614-875-5859. Prenatal Series, This course is specially designed to nurture pregnant women with the benefits of yoga. Wear comfortable clothes conducive to relaxation. No previous yoga experience is required. 6:15 p.m. $50. Nurture Yoga, 6019 Post Road, Dublin. 614-975-0353. nurture-yoga.com

THURSDAY 8 FREE! Mount Carmel Moms2B, Moms2B is a community program working to empower women in high risk neighborhoods throughout Columbus by helping them deliver healthy babies in an effort to reduce racial disparities and infant mortality. 11 a.m. Mount Carmel Specialists, 793 W State St., Columbus. 614-234-0444. Pinocchio, An adventurous fairytale about a talking wooden puppet who magically becomes a real live boy! Performed by the CCT Professional Touring company, this production features audience participation. 7:30 p.m. $12-$25. Columbus Children’s Theatre, 512 Park St., Columbus. 614-2246672. columbuschildrenstheatre. org/pinocchio.html FREE! Pre-K Storytime, Bring your little ones for a nature-inspired story or two. Meet at Grange Insurance Audubon Center. 10 a.m. Scioto Audubon Metro Park, 400 W. Whittier Street, Columbus. metroparks.net

FRIDAY 9 FREE! Minecraft Selfies, Ever

think about how you’d look in the world of Minecraft? Come create a pixelated self-portrait. We’ll display the results in the library! 4:30 p.m. Delaware County Library Powell Branch, 460 S. Library Rd, Powell. 614- 888-9160. delawarelibrary.org Mothers of Preschoolers Meeting, MOPS provides encouragement, support and resources for moms of children ages birth-kindergarten, all while your children are lovingly cared for. 9:30-11:45 a.m. Indian Run United Methodist Church, 6305 Brand Road, Dublin. facebook.com/MopsIndian RunUnited MethodistChurch MumYoga, MumYoga is a kid-free, one-hour Vinyasa-style yoga class is geared to bringing Mom back into balance, physically and mentally. All levels welcome. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the start of class. 9:30 a.m. $10-$15. The Center for Wholeness, 4041 N. High St., Columbus. 614-784-8488. cfwohio.org Pinocchio, An adventurous fairytale about a talking wooden puppet who magically becomes a real live boy! Performed by the CCT Professional Touring company, this production features audience participation. 7:30 p.m. $12-$25. Columbus Children’s Theatre, 512 Park St., Columbus. 614-2246672. columbuschildrenstheatre. org/pinocchio.html

SATURDAY 10 Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New York Islanders, 7 p.m. Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus. 614-246-4625. bluejackets.nhl.com A Girl’s Guide to Life – Meet the Author, Join us for the Columbus book launch of the first book for children by OSU’s Director of Creative Writing, novelist and essayist Michelle Herman. A Girl’s Guide is a book of warm and sensible advice for young girls. 1 p.m. Cover to Cover, 3650 N. High St., Columbus. 614-263-1624. covertocoverchildrensbooks.com FREE! Meet the Animals, See a variety of taxidermy animals, furs, shells and a few live animals. Meet at Ranger Station. 2:30 p.m. Slate Run Metro Park, 1375 State Route 674 N., Canal Winchester. 614891-0700. metroparks.net FREE! Open Chess Club, Calling all chess players ages 6 and up! Keep your skills sharp with a session of free play. Basic chess knowledge required. 3 p.m. Westerville Public Library, 126 S.

State St., Westerville. 614-8827277. westervillelibrary.org

FREE! Zumba with Hilary, This all-ages Zumba class is a feel-happy workout every Monday. 9:30 a.m. Whole Foods Market Dublin, 3760 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Dublin. wholefoodsmarket.com

FREE! Frozen Family Trivia, Team up with your family to test your knowledge on everything! The top scoring team will win a Barnes & Noble gift card! Pre-Registration is Required. 6:30 p.m. Free. Delaware County Library Powell Branch, 460 S. Library Rd, Powell. 614888-9160. delawarelibrary.org FREE! Mothers of Preschoolers, Invite your neighbors, family and friends to The Naz’s Pizza, Play & Praise for some free, indoor,

Ohio State Men’s Basketball vs. Michigan, 7 p.m., $18-$31. Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive, Columbus. 614-292-2624. ohiostatebuckeyes.com

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Herbal Study Group, Come together in a sharing circle to explore the many uses of wild and cultivated plants. 1 p.m. $10. Stratford Ecological Center, 3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware. 740-363-2548. stratfordecologicalcenter.org

FREE! After School Book Bunch, Don’t have any after school plans? Stop by the Ostrander Branch Library every second and fourth Tuesday for themed entertainment and activities! Ages 6-8. 4 p.m. Delaware County Library Ostrander Branch, 75 N. Fourth St., Ostrander. 740-666-1410. delawarelibrary.org

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FREE! Natural Play Area: Scavenger Hunt, Enjoy a scavenger hunt in the pine forest while exploring the natural play area. Meet at Confluence Trails bulletin board. 2 p.m. Three Creeks Metro Park, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport . metroparks.net

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Pinocchio, An adventurous fairytale about a talking wooden puppet who magically becomes a real live boy! Performed by the CCT Professional Touring company, this production features audience participation. 1 and 3 p.m. $12$25. Columbus Children’s Theatre, 512 Park St., Columbus. 614-2246672. columbuschildrenstheatre. org/pinocchio.html

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FREE! Preschoolers: Animal Stories, Bring your favorite stuffed animal and listen to stories about wild animals of all kinds. 10 a.m. Three Creeks Metro Park Heritage Nature Center, 551 Wirt Road, Groveport. metroparks.net FREE! Preschoolers: Let’s Get Squirrelly, Discover how our furry friends survive the winter through story, song and a craft. 9:30 a.m. Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park

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jan 2015 Nature Center, 1415 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway. metroparks.net FREE! Readerâ€™s Theater Troupe, In these four-week sessions, 8-12 year olds will read aloud from funny scripts, hone their acting skills, and, finally, put on a performance for friends and family. Registration required. 4:15 p.m. Free. Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614882-7277. westervillelibrary.org

WEDNESDAY 14 FREE! Kids, Parents & Grandparents: Winter Fun, Enjoy fun indoor activities, followed by a short walk. Meet at Nature Center. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Highbanks Metro Park, 9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center. metroparks.net FREE! Maker Lab: Tumblewing Gliders, Put your scientific knowledge to work and build a new creation each month. Ages 8-11. Registration required. 4:30 p.m. Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614882-7277. westervillelibrary.org FREE! Mocha Moms of Greater Columbus, 9:30 a.m. Vineyard Church of Columbus, 6000 Cooper Road, Westerville. 877-456-7667. mochamomsofcolumbus.orgÂ

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FREE! Preschoolers: The Beech Tree Puppets Discover Snow, The puppets learn about the cold white stuff that falls from the sky. Meet at Beech Maple Lodge. 10 a.m. Free. Blacklick Woods Metro Park, 6975 E Livingston Ave., Reynoldsburg. 614-891-0700. metroparks.netÂ

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FREE! Mount Carmel Moms2B, Moms2B is a community program working to empower women in high risk neighborhoods throughout Columbus by helping them deliver healthy babies in an effort to reduce racial disparities and infant mortality. 11 a.m. Mount Carmel Specialists, 793 W State St., Columbus. 614-234-0444.Â Ohio State Womenâ€™s Basketball vs. Minnesota, 7 p.m., $5-$11.

Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive, Columbus. 614-292-2624. ohiostatebuckeyes.com Pinocchio, An adventurous fairytale about a talking wooden puppet who magically becomes a real live boy! Performed by the CCT Professional Touring company, this production features audience participation. 7:30 p.m. $12-$25. Columbus Childrenâ€™s Theatre, 512 Park St., Columbus. 614-2246672. columbuschildrenstheatre. org/pinocchio.htmlÂ FREE! Pre-K Storytime, Bring your little ones for a nature-inspired story or two. Meet at Grange Insurance Audubon Center. 10 a.m. Scioto Audubon Metro Park, 400 W. Whittier St., Columbus. metroparks.net

FRIDAY 16 Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New York Rangers, 7 p.m. Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus. 614-246-4625. bluejackets.nhl.com Great Vacations Travel Expo, 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. $8. Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St., Columbus. aaagreatvacations.comÂ Pinocchio, An adventurous fairytale about a talking wooden puppet who magically becomes a real live boy! Performed by the CCT Professional Touring company, this production features audience participation. 7:30 p.m. $12-$25. Columbus Childrenâ€™s Theatre, 512 Park St., Columbus. 614-2246672. columbuschildrenstheatre. org/pinocchio.htmlÂ

SATURDAY 17 Great Vacations Travel Expo, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $8. Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St., Columbus. aaagreatvacations. comÂ FREE! Mammals of Ohio, See skins, scat, skulls and skeletons of past and present mammals. 1 p.m. Free. Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park Nature Center, 1415 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway. metroparks.net Pinocchio, An adventurous fairytale about a talking wooden puppet who magically becomes a real live boy! Performed by the CCT Professional Touring company, this production features audience participation. 1, 3 and 5 p.m. $12$25. Columbus Childrenâ€™s Theatre, 512 Park St., Columbus. 614-2246672. columbuschildrenstheatre. org/pinocchio.htmlÂ

SUNDAY 18 Great Vacations Travel Expo, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $8. Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St., Columbus. aaagreatvacations.comÂ FREE! Mammals of Ohio, See skins, scat, skulls and skeletons of past and present mammals. 1 p.m. Free. Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park Nature Center, 1415 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway. metroparks.net Ohio State Womenâ€™s Basketball vs. Penn State, 2 p.m., $5-$11. Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive, Columbus. 614-292-2624. ohiostatebuckeyes.com Pinocchio, An adventurous fairytale about a talking wooden puppet who magically becomes a real live boy! Performed by the CCT Professional Touring company, this production features audience participation. 1 and 3p.m. $12-$25. Columbus Childrenâ€™s Theatre, 512 Park St., Columbus. 614-224-6672. columbuschildrenstheatre.org/pinocchio.htmlÂ

MONDAY 19 FREE! Guinness World Records Party, Itâ€™s a new year! New records will be set! Experience the world of the biggest, strongest and longest with challenges, trivia, contests and record-breaking fun. Ages 8-11. Registration required. 2 p.m. Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-8827277. westervillelibrary.orgÂ FREE! Homeschoolers: Rocks Rock, Learn some geology and explore rock formations on the nature centerâ€™s ravine wall. Meet at nature center. 10 a.m. Highbanks Metro Park, 9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center. metroparks.net FREE! Wild Kids: Worm Composting, Build your own portable worm composter and explore these slippery, slimy earth movers. 10 a.m. Three Creeks Metro Park Heritage Nature Center, 551 Wirt Road, Groveport. metroparks.net FREE! Zumba with Hilary, This allages Zumba class is a feel-happy workout every Monday. 9:30 a.m. Free. Whole Foods Market Dublin, 3760 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Dublin. wholefoodsmarket.comÂ

TUESDAY 20 FREE! Chapter Book Club, Jan 20: Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery by James Howe. 7 p.m. Free. Delaware County District Library, 84 E. Winter St., Delaware. 1234567890. delawarelibrary.orgÂ FREE! Frozen Party, Do you wanna build a snowman? For the first time

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FREE! Make It, Take It, Everybody’s nerdy about something: This month it’s Lego jewelry. 6:30 p.m. Delaware County Library Ostrander Branch, 75 N. Fourth St., Ostrander. 740-666-1410. delawarelibrary.org

WEDNESDAY 21 FREE! Beta Books, Want to read books BEFORE they are published? Stop in the Teen Center

to sign out an advanced reading copy of an upcoming book to take home. Read it and tell us what you think! The newest books will be revealed at the meeting. Can’t make it? Stop in the Teen Center to sign out a book and share your thoughts in a review. 4 p.m. Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-8827277. westervillelibrary.org

FREE! Out of the Box, We’ll use our imaginations and create as we read Antoinette Portis’ Not a Box. Children will see her illustrations and make their own art and cardboard constructions. Meeting Rooms. Ages 3-6. Registration required. 2 p.m. Free. Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277. westervillelibrary.org

FREE! Child Parent Book Discussion, We discuss each book for about half the session and fill the other half with fun crafts, food and other activities that support each book. This month, it’s The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. 6:30 p.m. Delaware County District Library Ostrander Branch, 75 N. Fourth St., Ostrander. 740- 6661410. delawarelibrary.org

Pinocchio, An adventurous fairytale about a talking wooden puppet who magically becomes a real live boy! Performed by the CCT Professional Touring company, this production features audience participation. 7:30 p.m. $12-$25. Columbus Children’s Theatre, 512 Park St., Columbus. 614-2246672. columbuschildrenstheatre. org/pinocchio.html

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Home School Day, Educational experience specifically created for Home School parents. The theme for this day will be Energy & Electricity: A sampler platter of energy types with and extra helping of electricity. Pre-registration required. Grades 1-8. 9:30 a.m. $6. The Works, 55 S. First St., Newark. attheworks.org Pinocchio, An adventurous fairytale about a talking wooden puppet who magically becomes a real live boy! Performed by the CCT Professional Touring company, this production features audience participation. 7:30 p.m. $12-$25. Columbus Children’s Theatre, 512 Park St., Columbus. 614-2246672. columbuschildrenstheatre. org/pinocchio.html

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FREE! Budding Artists, Focusing on art as process rather than art as a finished product, children ages 4-6 will use different artistic styles and media. Registration required. 2 p.m. Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277. westervillelibrary.org

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in forever, the Orange Branch is throwing a Frozen Party! So if you just can’t let it go, be sure to stop by for some amazing Frozen games, crafts, and more! 6:30 p.m. Delaware County Library- Orange Branch, 7171 Gooding Blvd, Delaware. 740549-2665. delawarelibrary.org

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Monday-Wednesday, Dec. 29-31 — Join the folks at Delaware County District Library’s Orange Branch each day at 2 p.m. and enjoy a classic movie: Mary Poppins on Dec. 29, E.T. on Dec. 30 and The Wizard of Oz on Dec. 31. Crafts and snacks will be available to enjoy during the films. 7171 Gooding Blvd., Delaware. For more information, go to delawarelibrary.org.

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FREE! Preschoolers: Rascally Rabbits, Bring a toy rabbit for company and learn about Ohio’s wild ones. Meet at Nature Center. 10 a.m. Blendon Woods Metro Park, 4265 E Dublin-Granville Rd, Westerville. 614-891-0700. metroparks.net

THURSDAY 22 Mary Poppins

FREE! Pre-K Storytime, Bring your little ones for a nature-inspired story or two. Meet at Grange Insurance Audubon Center. 10 a.m. Scioto Audubon Metro Park, 400 W. Whittier St., Columbus. metroparks.net

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FREE! Pizza, Play & Praise, Join us in The Commons on the third Wednesday of each month at 11:30am where there is guaranteed to be music, puppets, church mice, movie clips, family activities, play in the indoor Play Place and more, so load up your kiddos and head on over to The Naz! 11:30 a.m. Grove City Church of Nazarene, 4770 Hoover Road, Grove City. 614- 875-2551. thenaz.tv

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jan 2015 SATURDAY 24 Babyâ€™s First Massage, Parents will enjoy a fun bonding experience that initiates great communication from a young age. Bring your baby and a thick blanket. Newborns to 6 months. 10:30 a.m. $25. Nurture Yoga, 6019 Post Road, Dublin. 614-975-0353. nurture-yoga.com FREE! Caldecott Celebration, Come in to read some of the best illustrated books of 2014 and vote to select Westervilleâ€™s Caldecott winner and honor books. Ages 5+. 9 a.m. Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277. westervillelibrary.orgÂ Pinocchio, An adventurous fairytale about a talking wooden puppet who magically becomes a real live boy! Performed by the CCT Professional Touring company, this production features audience participation. 1, 3 and 5 p.m. $12-$25. Columbus Childrenâ€™s Theatre, 512 Park St., Columbus. 614-224-6672. columbuschildrenstheatre.org/pinocchio.htmlÂ

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FREE! Indoor Scavenger Hunt, Use objects in the nature center as clues to answer as set of nature trivia questions. Meet at Nature Center. 1 p.m. Blacklick Woods Metro Park, 6975 E. Livingston Ave., Reynoldsburg. 614-891-0700. metroparks.net

FREE! After School Book Bunch, Donâ€™t have any after school plans? Stop by for themed entertainment and activities! Ages 6-8. 4 p.m. Free. Delaware County Library Ostrander Branch, 75 N. Fourth St., Ostrander. 740-666-1410. delawarelibrary.org

Pinocchio, An adventurous fairytale about a talking wooden puppet who magically becomes a real live boy! Performed by the CCT Professional Touring company, this production features audience participation. 1 and 3 p.m. $12-$25. Columbus Childrenâ€™s Theatre, 512 Park St., Columbus. 614-224-6672. columbuschildrenstheatre.org/pinocchio.htmlÂ

FREE! Afterschool Special: Winter Critters, Learn how Ohioâ€™s wild animals survive winter then take a short walk to look for animal tracks and signs. Meet at Heritage Nature Center, 551 Wirt Road, Groveport. 4 p.m. Free. Three Creeks Metro Park, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport . metroparks.net

MONDAY 26 FREE! Drawing Lab, Ages 7-11. Join us at the Orange Branch for basic drawing lessons, games, and activities! 6:30 p.m. Delaware County Library- Orange Branch, 7171 Gooding Blvd, Delaware. 740-5492665. delawarelibrary.orgÂ FREE! Mom2Mom, Join us for regular meetings. 7 p.m. Madison Christian Church , 3565 Bixby Rd., Groveport. 614491-3232.Â FREE! Zumba with Hilary, This all-ages Zumba class is a feel-happy workout every Monday. 9:30 a.m. Whole Foods Market Dublin, 3760 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Dublin. wholefoodsmarket.comÂ

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals, 7 p.m. Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus. 614246-4625. bluejackets.nhl.com FREE! Frozen Party, Delaware Main Library Chill-out at the library with an evening of Frozen-themed stories, crafts, and activities! 6:30 p.m. Delaware County Main Library, 84 East Winter Street, Delaware. 740-3623861. delwarelibrary.orgÂ

WEDNESDAY 28 FREE! 1, 2, 3â€ŚBlast Off! Book Club, Children in Grades 1-3will read a different genre each month. Participate in a book talk and activity, and bring your own favorite titles to discuss and share.

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Friday, Jan. 16-Sunday, Jan. 25 â€” The NHL All-Star Game will happen Jan. 25, but the family fun starts much earlier. McFerson Commons in the Arena District will be home to the Columbus Blue Jackets All-Star Winter Park, presented by Worthington Industries. Among the features will be an NHL-size outdoor ice rink (from Jan. 16-25) and a massive three-lane snow slide (from Jan. 22-25). And the NHL Fan Fair at the nearby Greater Columbus Convention Center will feature interactive games and activities (from Jan. 23-25). For more information, go to bluejackets.com/allstar

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Craft and Crop for More, Craft and Crop for MORE will feature 8 hours of crafting and scrapping fun. There will be all kinds of activities including a silent auction. 9 a.m. $30. Advent Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kenny Rd, Columbus. citymusiccolumbus.org

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FREE! Critter Carving, Learn some basic techniques used to process fur-bearing mammals. We’ll skin and flesh at least two animals such as muskrat and beaver. Ages 8 and older. Meet at Maintenance Shop. 2 p.m. Slate Run Metro Park, 1375 State Route 674 N., Canal Winchester. 614891-0700. metroparks.net

FREE! Tunes & Tales, Features Ferdinand the Bull performed by the Westerville Symphony and narrated by the Library. Following each 30-minute performance, the musicians will meet with children and share their instruments. Each family will receive a copy of book. 9:30am, 10:30am with sign interpretation & 11:30am. Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277. westervillelibrary.org

FREE! Pre-K Storytime, Bring your little ones for a nature-inspired story or two. Meet at Grange Insurance Audubon Center. 10 a.m. Free. Scioto Audubon Metro Park, 400 W. Whittier Street, Columbus. metroparks.net

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FREE! Paws for Reading, Ages 5+. Sign up at the Delaware Main Library to have a trained therapy dog listen to you read your favorite story! Pre-registration is required. Call 740-362-3861 or stop by to sign-up.10:30 a.m. Delaware County Main Library, 84 E. Winter St., Delaware. 740-362-3861. delawarelibrary.org

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Ohio State Men’s Basketball vs. Maryland, 7 p.m., $18-$31. Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive, Columbus. 614-292-2624. ohiostatebuckeyes.com

FREE! Preschoolers: Let’s Get Squirrelly, Discover how our furry friends survive the winter through story, song and a craft. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park Nature Center, 1415 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway. metroparks.net

FREE! Natural Play Area Adventure: Winter Scavenger Hunt, Try a scavenger hunt and play in the forest and creek. Meet at Shady Grove Program Area. 11 a.m. Free. Slate Run Metro Park, 1375 State Route 674 N., Canal Winchester. 614-891-0700. metroparks.net

FREE! Homeschoolers: Waterfowl Wonders, Learn about migrating waterfowl and take a 1-mile hike to Thoreau Lake to observe them. Ages 6-12. Meet at Nature Center. 10 a.m. Blendon Woods Metro Park, 4265 E Dublin-Granville Rd, Westerville. 614-891-0700. metroparks.net

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Homeschoolers welcome! 4:30 pm. Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-8827277. westervillelibrary.org

PARENTS CLUBS AND SUPPORT GROUPS Please check our website at ColumbusParent.com/parentclubs for the most up-to-date list of groups. Send updated information to contact@columbusparent.com

Our New Gymboree Play & Music is READY FOR ADVENTURE! Come play with us at our beautifully remodeled Gymboree Play & Music center. We have updated our schedule and programming too, with lots of new fun for you and your family!

It’s our Grand Re-Opening in Gahanna, Ohio! Monday, January 5, 2015 2:00pm-6:00pm Open house with activities, light refreshments and giveaways!

*Offer valid through 1/31/15. Must present this coupon and enroll on the day of the FREE preview to receive this offer. Offer valid for new families, existing Gymboree Play & Music customers are not eligible. Offer is not redeemable for cash or credit.

Gymboree Play & Music of Gahanna | 1364 Cherry Bottom Road | Gahanna, OH 43230 614-461-7529 | gahannaoh@gymboreeclasses.com

National Wear Red Day

Cardinal Health is proud to stand with the American Heart Association and women everywhere in the fight against the diseases claiming the life of one woman per minute – heart disease and stroke.

Who will you fight for? Join us and wear red on National Wear Red Day

Learn more at GoRedForWomen.org/WearRedDay

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During the Grand Re-Opening Month, ENJOY A FREE CLASS AND SAVE $25* off your first month of enrollment PLUS no new membership fees!

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CAS WORTHINGTON Ç Site Directors $19,300/YR É Ç Recreation Leaders $10.50/HR É Work with children in grades K-6, M-F 2-6PM, flexible scheduling. HS Diploma/exp. required. INTERVIEWING NOW! Visit www.careafterschool.com for details AND call 614-431-2266 ext. 225

HELP WANTED

Marketplace TUTOR PRIVATE LESSON MUSIC & INSTRUCTION

Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Students Welcome! Electric & Acoustic Guitar Electric & Acoustic Bass

$20 Per 1/2 Hr. Mon-Thurs. Rich Conant, Instructor

rich.conant777@gmail.com 740-816-6449

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BANK TELLER (Part-Time)

Applications are being accepted at The First Citizens National Bank Powell Banking Center. You will enjoy a customer oriented, friendly work environment and be part of a 154 year old community bank. Individuals with banking experience or one or more years of cashing handling experience will be considered. Please apply at the Powell Banking Center 9595 Sawmill Pkwy., Powell, OH 43065

To place an ad call (614) 785-1200

Various Breeds, sizes, colors. Most Non-Shed/ Hypo-allergenic. All heath gtd. Call 740-332-4968/visit: blueribbonkennelsofohio.com

SALES ASSOCIATES: • Our hourly pay OR commission-pay environment affords you the ability to determine your own income. • Full-Time (benefits available), Part-Time, Flexible Hours. • Self-motivated individual that can provide a high level of customer service.

(corner of Powell Rd & Sawmill Pkwy)

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Phone: (614) 789-9595 Fax: (614) 789-9599 Or email resumes to: bshaw@firstcitizensnational.com Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V

HELP WANTED

PART-TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATES: • Evenings and weekends, retail hours.

Start 0ff Your

Apply on site at either location: 3740 Easton Market, 43219 5600 Britton Parkway, Dublin Ohio 43016 or reply to resumes@kittles.com

The Upper Arlington School Age e Child Care Program is hiring

Part Time stafff to care for children after schooll in each of the five district elementary schools.

Hours: 2:30-6:00 M-F, flexible days are considered. For more information visit www.uaschools.org Email resumes/applications: asidesinger@uaschools.org Click on School Age Child Care located under students and parents.

Call: 614-487-5133 Children of SACC members who are elementary school age, may accompany their parent free of charge.

NEWEaEarn YEAR! Earning rnin ingg EXTRA CASH! Holiday sales going on now #1 Avon Team In Buckeye Call Anita, ISR

614-837-6883

Kittle’s offers our Associates the opportunity to excel and grow. Kittles is Family owned and operated since 1932. We look forward to reviewing your resume and speaking with you soon! EEO/MFDV

Voted the Top Workplace in 2014.

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Loving Care Children’s Center now has openings for ages 18 months to 5 years of age before kindergarten. We are open Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm and conveniently located off of Avery Road in Dublin/Hilliard. We provide an age appropriate curriculum to get your little one learning in preparation for their school years We are certified in CPR/ First Aid plus many other courses that help us to maximize our knowledge about children. We also offer state of the arts surveillance for your childs safety.

2070 Ridgecliff Rd., UA, 451-6677

Come Play in Our Safe Outdoor Play Space! Now Enrolling!

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Kids 18 mo. - 12 yrs. Title XX Childcare Assistance Breakfast, Lunch & Afternoon Snacks

Ages 1-4 :

Ages 5-12 :

� Preschool Preparedness � Kindergarten Readiness

� Homework Assistance Offered � Occassional Field Trips

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MAGICIAN û Call Bruce (614) 507-6205 û

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Do you have a child on the Autism Spectrum?

Invite Funatics To Your Party!! We offer Face Painting, Balloon Artists, Bounce Houses & more. We bring the fun to you! Call 614-504-3417 for more info.

INVITE A PRINCESS TO YOUR PARTY! MICKEY OR MINNIE MOUSE, DARTH VADER, BATMAN, NINJA TURTLE, DOC MCSTUFFIN, SPONGE BOB, DORA, HELLO KITTY, ELMO, BUZZ + 40 MORE

30+ entertainers to choose from

614-224-9568 Call for:

Bobbsie Twins Child Care

1933 Vaughn St., Columbus, 43223 • (614) 279-2202

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CHILD CARE OFFERED In my home in Strawberry Farms. M-F. All shifts. Near 1270 & 71-All ages/Latchkey. By Hawthorne El. Reg. w/AFC. CPR. (614) 523-2123

Children’s Day Out

Covenant Presbyterian Church

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Call to place your ad today:

(614) 785-1200

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Parties & Entertainment

Children play, sing, dance, explore in a loving, safe environment. 2 teachers:8 children. $20/session. 1-time $25 supply fee. More info and registration form: www.covenantpcusa.org

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If you would like to learn more about Loving Care Children’s Center or schedule an interview with Ms. Foster, please call 614-846-1710.

One day per week: M, T, W, or Th, 9:30am-12:30pm 18 months thru young 3-year-olds

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Tell readers about your party services!

Magicians, Clowns, Face Painting, Balloon Art, Bounce Houses, Carnival Games, Concession Rentals, Sumo Suits, Slip N Slides & More!

www.ColumbusParties.com (all characters are look-a-likes)

Is your child taking Risperdal, Abilify, or similar medicine for behavior issues? Has your child gained too much weight? If so, you may want to consider participating in a study of metformin (Riomet), a medicine sometimes used to help patients with diabetes by decreasing the amount of sugar absorbed into the body. Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Ohio State University’s Nisonger Center are trying to determine if Riomet can help children with Autism Spectrum Disorders lose weight they have gained from these types of medicines. For information, call study coordinator Alexis Wagner at 614-685-3219, or email her at Alexis.Wagner@osumc.edu.

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Home Improvement General Contractor NO JOB TOO SMALL âˆ‚ (614) 348-5853 Licensed, Bonded and Insured.

MADISON PLUMBING

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FRANK PETRUZZI

Licensed & Insured. Free Ests. Call Today! Carl 614-313-7806

WINTER SPECIAL

MARY ELLENâ€™S HELPING HAND Non-medical, personal care asst. Reasonable Rtes. Flexible hours. Call Mary Ellen (614) 371-8659

THINK HAULING

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Specializing in Basement Clean-Outs & Restoration. Debris Removal 614-571-1451

on snow plowing. Firewood for sale. Call Finnegan Landscaping: 614-378-9094

Bonus Code: SCARF

JOHNâ€™S TREE SERVICE â€˘ Divorce â€˘ Dissolution â€˘ Legal separation â€˘ Child support â€˘ Child custody â€˘ Support â€˘ Property division â€˘ Temporary orders â€˘ Post decree matters

614-262-5194

Bucket Truck / Crane Truck Fully Ins. âˆ‚ Visa/Mastercard Accepted

ALL HOME REPAIRS

GRAND OPENING SPECIAL SWEDISH MASSAGE

60 Mins. just $45 + tax 82 Town St., Gahanna

William L. Geary

A FAMILY MOVING CO.

Columbusâ€™ Premier Painting Company HOLIDAY SAVINGS â€˘ Interior/Exterior Painting

10% OFF ESTIMATE

Until February 1st, 2015 U

CINDERELLA HOUSEKEEPING Winter is here. Call us! Licenced/bonded/insured ANGIEâ€™S LIST SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER www.cinderellahousekeeping services.com Since 1989--614-261-0290

Fast â€˘ Friendly â€˘ Efficient Reas. Rates & Free Estimates 614-478-4881 â€˘ 740-787-2094 Newark Member BBB. PUCO #141443HG

Bonded, references, 4 to 8 hrs., Reasonable rates, free estimates 614-843-5076

A NEW DAWN PAINTING FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED Member BBB Since 1998, Zero Complaints FIRM PRICING, NO HIDDEN COSTS!! (614) 491-9965 - (614) 284-3917 Sr. Disc. âˆ‚ andp5@webcomet.com

ACCURATE GARAGE DOORS

AUNT MILLIEâ€™S PET SITTING

HOUSECLEANING BY SHAWN

â€˘ Drywall Repair â€˘ Wallpaper Removal â€˘ Staining

QUALITY CRAFTMANSHIP Professional, Neat & On-Time

FREE ESTIMATES â€˘ 614-668-0658 FRE 0658

Service call only $25! Broken spring? Problem with Openers? 24/7 Service âˆ‚ 614-888-8008 $10 Off Service call w/ad!

& DOGGIE DAYCARE In My Home. $10/Day Dublin Area ! 614-873-7082

DO YOU HAVE OPENINGS AT YOUR CHILDCARE FACILITY? Let Columbus Parent readers know! Call to place your ad today:

(614) 785-1200

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CAP CITY PAINTING

SULLIVAN TREE SERVICE Tree Removal Ăť Storm Damage r 614-638-7943 q www.sullivantreeservice.com

Call Javonna at 614-915-5431

Family Law and Litigation Suite 101 Waterford Tower â€˘ 155 W. Main St. Columbus â€˘ (614) 228-1968 www.columbusfamilylawyer.com

Plumbing, Painting, Drywall, Electric. Kitchen and Bath Remodeling. Complete Home Maintenance, Inc. (614) 203-4492 âˆ‚ NO JOB TOO SMALL

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OHIO EXPO CENTER

Arnold Kids Fitness EXPO, Sports & More

Demonstrations and clinics in: Gymnastics - Golf - Lacrosse - Baseball

Chess - Fencing - Tennis - Jump Rope - Volleyball - Soccer - Martial Arts Table Tennis - Basketball - many others Talent and Fashion shows and contests Live entertainment, including music & magic acts

Mental fitness competitions such as chess Kids 10 and under FREE Admission with Adult ticket purchase For more information, updates and schedules visit www.ArnoldKidsExpo.com

SPECTATOR ADMISSION: Adults - $10 (plus service charge) per day in advance; $15 per day at the door; 10 yrs. & under FREE if accompanied by an adult. Includes access to the Arnold Fitness EXPO and most events at the Columbus Convention Center as well as access to the Arnold Kids Fitness EXPO and events at the Ohio Expo Center. TICKETS: call Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com/arnold

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