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It’s Back! It’s Bigger!

All New Displays!

One must see event of the season!

More information: 512-218-5540

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Rock’N Lights and the new BIGGER Christmas Towne at Old Settlers Park & the Dell Diamond parking lot OPERATING HOURS

Nov 30-Dec 16: Sun-Thur: 6- 9pm Fri and Sat: 6-10pm December 17-24: 6-10pm December 25-26: 6-9pm Park Admission: Family Vehicles.......... $15 Limos ...................... $50 Shuttle Bus................. $45 Commercial Bus......... $75

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An Exceptional Child Care Program • Professionally Designed Accredited Preschool Curriculum • Country Home Waterpark • Adventure Jungle Indoor Playground • 1950’s-Style Soda Shop • Country Home Movie Theater • Computer Lab and State-of-the-Art Interactive Whiteboard System with Supporting iPads • After School Kids’ Choice Special Interest Clubs

Our North Austin location also includes: ­­• Large Gymnasium and Basketball Court • Putt-Putt Golf Course Fully Accredited by AdvancED, Texas Rising Star and NAC.

North Austin 512.331.1441

South Austin 512.288.8220

www.countryhomelearningcenter.com Full & Part Time Program for Infants to age 13 NOW ENROLLING FOR AFTER SCHOOL!

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• Ages 6 wks–12 yrs • Daily Art & Activities • Snacks & Meals • Birthday Parties!

• Outdoor Playscape • Hourly, Block &

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OPEN LATE! M-Th 7am-10pm Fri 7am-midnight Sat 8am-midnight

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STOP BY FOR A TOUR ANYTIME!

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Austin Moonwalks is insured, inspected and registered with the Texas Department of Insurance as required by State law.

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Est. 2006 Ballet • Tap • Jazz Contemporary Hip Hop • Pointe Musical Theater Pilates • Yoga • Barre Fit Ages 2-adult 900 Round Rock Ave, #220 Round Rock, TX 78681 512.244.3363 www.thedancespotx.com

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Why Dance At The Dance Spot?

• Recreational and Pre-Professional Programs • 5 State of the Art Dance Studios • Highly Qualified Faculty • Friendly Environment • Special Needs Program • Home of Rise Dance Company

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Half Day Christian Program for 6 months–5 years

Preparing Children for Academic Success

CURRENTLY ENROLLING

• Music • Spanish • Chapel • Creative Movement Ask about Enrichment classes!

• Handwriting Without Tears NAEYC Member • 5 yr old Kinder Bridge Class 4214 Capital of Tx Hwy N. • Austin 78746 • Experienced, Nurturing Staff (on Riverbend Church Campus) • Summer Camp & more!

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Jump into Fall with Kinderdance

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Classes for Children 2-8 years old

Ballet • Tap • Creative Movement Gymnastics/Fitness • Academics Available at: Children’s Courtyards • Bright Horizons Bluebonnet School of Cedar Park & Canyon Creek Little Munchkins • Xplor Learning Centers • Leaps N Bounds Community Rec Centers • Montessori locations & more!

See website for complete list of locations.

ENROLLMENT IS ONGOING

Call Heather 512-468-7419 kinderdanceaustin@sbcglobal.net

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• Quality Instruction • Moderate Cost • Convenience for Parents

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VIP STYLIST SINCE 2011 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards!

Special Kiddie Chairs with video Toys & Books available to play with! n Walk-ins are welcome but appointments recommended n n

CELEBRATING 18 GREAT YEARS SERVING YOU!

Stylists: Barbara, Grace, Jackie, Sandy & Yvonne

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9308 Anderson Mill Rd. Easy to reach from anywhere in Austin Corner Pond Springs & Anderson Mill Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30-6 Sat. 9-4 Major Credit Cards

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Lice Happens! MadCaps makes it better.

Ask us about FREE lice checks at your daycare, school, or after school care!

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Ballet • Tap • Hip Hop Jazz • Gymnastics

Ages 2 and up Professional, experienced staff 512-327-4130

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Half-Day Preschool 18 mos - 5 yrs • 8:30 - 12:30 2, 3, or 5 days/week Optional “Nap & Snack” until 3:00 Engaging curriculum based on the best practices

Now Enrolling • Open Year-Round 12233 RR 620 N • Suite 201 • Austin

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Party like a Princess, Diva or Spa Girl!

H Princess Parties H Diva Parties H Princess & Pink Poodle Parties H Spa & Sparkle Parties H Custom Parties for girls of all ages!

Celebrating 10 years of making dreams come true!

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A note from the publisher…

The KID’S DIRECTORY is designed to help parents locate businesses that provide products and services for children and parents. Each advertiser is committed to value and service. Our desire is to assist you in shopping wisely and efficiently. When you visit these businesses please tell them about The Kid’s Directory. They want to know how you found them. We appreciate your interest.

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ANNUAL TOY DRIVE December 6th, 1:30-3 PM Benefitting Texas Baptist Children’s Home in Round Rock

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This Directory is copyrighted and may not be reproduced.

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UT Science Lectures & Activities for K-12 Students Much more than just a lecture

FREE to the public

December 4, 2015 Humanoids of Our Future with Dr. Luis Sentis at The University of Texas at Austin

www.hotsciencecooltalks.org Presented by: the Environmental Science Institute, the College of Natural Sciences and the Jackson School of Geosciences

Pre-lecture Fair 5:45 pm Lecture 7:00 pm

2.224 Welch Hall (Corner of 24th and Speedway)

Don’t miss it!

Childcare & School Guide 2015 Now available for pick up in many locations throughout our area!

Look for your copy today or call 512-263-2916 to find out where this special publication is available.

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I N D E X O F O U R A D V E RT I S E R S ACTIVITIES, PARTIES & ENTERTAINMENT

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES / EMPLOYMENT

DANCE (CONT)

Ashley’s Playhouse................................................14

Hidden Values........................................................32

Kinderdance .........................................................26

Austin Bounce House Rentals.............................22

Work at Home United...........................................38

Metamorphosis Dance.........................................38

Austin Moonwalks.................................................14

CHILD CARE

Synergy Dance Studio...........................................30

Bits, Bytes & Bots..................................................11

Abercorn International School.............................32

DENTISTS / ORTHODONTISTS

Bonzo Crunch.........................................................20

Ashley’s Playhouse................................................14

Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry......................... 26

Cafe Monet.............................................................28

Austin’s Capital Grannies.....................................38

EDUCATION / EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES

Capital Gymnastics............................................... 31

Austin Eco Bilingual School.................................23

Chinese with Meggie............................................. 37

Catch Air................................................................... 5

Chinese with Meggie............................................. 37

Extra Credit...................................................15 & 18

Champions Westlake.................................. 10 & 33

Clubhouse for Kids.................................................. 6

Creative Brick Builders........................................... 8

College Nannies & Tutors.....................................20

Fantastic Magic Camp............................................ 6

Country Home Learning Center...........................11

The Golf School......................................................42

Harmony Hill Preschool........................................39

Gymboree...............................................................43

International School of Texas..............................15

JD Stewart Magician.............................................38

Kiddie Academy.....................................................25­­

Kiddie Express Train..............................................39

Leaps & Bounds....................................................12

Kids Acting..............................................................21

Lonestar Kids.........................................................40

Kiwi the Clown.......................................................40

The Magellan International School..................... 41

Lone Star Soccer................................................... 37

The Magic Dragon. . .............................................39

MAD Science..........................................................40

Mom’s Best Friend................................................ 24

Magic Stories Puppet Shows...............................40

Nicholson Early Childhood Education Ctr...........32

Marmalade Skies..................................................40

Oak Haven Kids Club.............................................16

Ms. Poppy The Clown............................................40

Primrose Schools..............................Nov BC, Dec 2

Mt. Playmore..........................................................14

Riverbend Christian School..................................20

My Party Palace.....................................................33

Safari Champ......................................................... 41

Playland Skate Center.......................................... 41

Stepping Stone School.........................................35

Safari Champ......................................................... 41

Texas Power Athletics...........................................30

Santa’s Jingle House.............................................10

Wanna Play.............................................................. 9

Scottih Rite Theater..............................................32

WAYA Preschool.....................................................18

K.A.O.S.................................................................... 27

Snip-its.................................................................... 47

CLOTHING / SHOES/ ACCESSORIES

Mad Caps................................................................29

Soccer Shots................................... Noc 43, Dec BC

Kid O Shoe.............................................................. 21

Snip-its.................................................................... 47

Spicewood Farms..................................................40

Kid To Kid.................................................................. 8

MATERNITY CLOTHING / SUPPLIES

Sportball.................................................................29

Sparkle Kids...........................................................18

Kid To Kid.................................................................. 8

Urban Air Austin..................................................... 27

Style Encore............................................................20

MEDICAL SERVICES / THERAPY

Waco Texas Wonderland......................................13

DANCE

38th Street Pharmacy..........................................38

Wanna Play.............................................................. 9

Austin City Ballet...............................Nov 46, Dec 3

Agelsss Living Home Health................................19

WAYA.......................................................................18

Dance Elements....................................................38

Epic Health Services............................................. 24

YMCA Austin ..........................................................22

The Dance Spot......................................................16

Extra Credit...................................................15 & 18

YMCA Williamson County ...................................... 7

Dancer’s Workshop...............................................28

Fairy Lice Mothers.................................................30

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UT Hot Science Cool Talks....................................34 EVENTS A Christmas Affair (Nov issue only).......................... 3 Austin Children’s Nutcracker...........Nov 46, Dec 3 Austin Summer Camp Fair (Dec issue only).........42 My Party Palace Toy Drive....................................33 Rock N Lights Holiday Lights Tour........................ 4 Santa’s Jingle House.............................................10 Scottih Rite Theater..............................................32 Waco Texas Wonderland......................................13 GYMNASTICS / CHEER Capital Gymnastics............................................... 31 Champions Westlake.................................. 10 & 33 National Elite Gymnastics....................................40 Texas Power Athletics...........................................30 HAIR CUTS / SPAS / BEAUTY Fairy Lice Mothers.................................................30 Hair’s Lair................................................................39

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I N D E X O F O U R A D V E RT I S E R S MEDICAL SERVICES / THERAPY (CONT)

PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEOGRAPHY (CONT)

SCHOOLS (CONT)

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Mad Caps................................................................29

Lindsay Mac Photography....................................39

Riverbend Christian School................................. 20

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The Shape of Behavior.......................................... 31

Tic Tac Toe Photography (Nov issue only)................ 8

St. Austin Catholic School....................................42

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MUSIC / MUSIC LESSONS

PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT

St. Louis Catholic School......................................43

Heartsong Music....................................................23

Rainbow Play........................................................... 4

SERVICES

NANNY / SITTER / SERVICES

RESTAURANTS / FOOD / BAKERIES

Kids Directory App (Dec issue only)......................... 8

Ashley’s Playhouse................................................14

Kerbey Lane Cafe..................................................22

Shweikie Media.....................................................36

Austin’s Capital Grannies.....................................38

Safari Champ......................................................... 41

SWIM LESSONS / POOL SAFETY

Clubhouse for Kids.................................................. 6

SCHOOLS

Nitro Swim..............................................................12

College Nannies & Tutors.....................................20

Abercorn International School............................ 32

Swim for All............................................................40

Mom’s Best Friend................................................ 24

ACE Academy.........................................................28

TOYS & BOOKS

Oak Haven Kids Club.............................................16

Austin Eco Bilingual School.................................23

Kid To Kid.................................................................. 8

Wanna Play.............................................................. 9

Harmony Public Schools...................................... 17

Sparkle Kids...........................................................18

PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEOGRAPHY

International School of Texas..............................15

TUTORING

Alethia Garrett Photography................................35

The Magellan International School..................... 41

College Nannies & Tutors.....................................20

Enchanted Fairytale Portraits..............................12

The Magnolia School.............................................26

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