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Learn more about the official Jacksonville Jaguars fan club for kids on page 3!

It’s not too late! See our Summer Camps pgs 4, 5, 6 & 16

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2015-2016 Childcare & School Guide pgs 2, 5, 7-10

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Accredited ABEKA Curriculum, great teachers with a commitment to excellence in early education, and an expanding VPK program with a 100% readiness rate for kindergarten!

Please call us for a personal tour today.

Now enrolling children from 6 weeks through preschool.

Enroll now for full time spaces in our 2015-2016 VPK class!

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From the Publisher…

Welcome to the Jacksonville Family & Kids’ Directory Jacksonville Family and Kids’ Directory 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 you found them in the Jacksonville Family and Kids’ Directory.

Kelly Bushloper Have a business you would like to advertise? Call us today!

Contact information

Kelly Bushloper – Owner/Publisher jaxkidsdirectory@gmail.com 904.469.3190

Don’t forget to check out our website:

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Our Next Deadline is August 10th for our September & October issues!

Kids’ Directory©2013. All information in this Directory is copyrighted, including text, layout and logos. The content of this directory may not be copied or distributed, in whole or in part, without the express written consent from the publisher. The Publisher of this Directory does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy or reliability of the information contained herein. Information contained in these materials are neither sponsored by nor endorsed by the School Board of St. Johns County, its agents or its employees.

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Summer Camp There are still a few spots open for Summer Campers!

See Pages 4, 5, 6 & 16!

2015-2016 School Enrollment Check out all the amazing learning centers that the First Coast has to offer right here!!

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Summer’s coming and so is S.E.A. Camp for kids age 7-12 and teens age 13-16. Join the crew at Marineland Dolphin Adventure for a fun-filled week of science, activities, exploration, beach combing and of course...DOLPHINS!

Sessions run M-Th from June-Aug. SPACE IS LIMITED

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904-471-1111 • www.marineland.net

9600 Oceanshore Boulevard, St. Augustine

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North Florida Mortgage Experience, Personal Service and the Best Rates

13400 Sutton Park Dr. S. Suite #1001 phone: 904-389-4635 • fax: 904-992-1169 www.nflmortgage.com jnelson@nflmortgage.com

Open the door to your future!

502 1st St. N. • Jax Beach presents

“IN THE GROOVE” BAND CAMP

Summer 2015 Have you been taking music lessons? Know how to play your instrument fairly well or really well and have always wanted to be in a band?

Well here’s your chance to rock on!!

2 week camp for ages 12 & up • Musicians will be grouped together to form awesome bands • Music Directors will guide each group every day to learn a set of songs & perfect their stage show! • At the end of the camp, each band will have a gig at 1st St. Loft where you will rock the stage for family and friends!

• Each group will name their band and create their stage look (with the help of a stylist)!

Camp 2: July 13-24/9am-4pm • Concert Fri, 7/24 $250 per week, $25 discount if both weeks paid in advance $20 Non refundable registration fee

CALL NOW TO SIGN UP 904-241-7848

Parks’ Place Daycare & Learning Center

June, July & August

Academic & Athletic Summer Camp FEATURING: DAILY FIELD TRIPS

• Exciting Locations around Metro Jacksonville • MOSH (Museum of Science & History) • Historical sites in Jacksonville & St. Augustine • Swimming • Camping • Bowling • Horseback Riding • Bike Riding & More!

LITERACY CAMP We will offer a literacy camp for children entering Kindergarten in the fall; designed to help prepare them for their first year in school JACKSONVILLE LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM By taking part in this program, children will have the opportunity to continue to read during the summer, allowing them to grow their imagination and improve their literacy level.

COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING We will offer basic computer training for children desiring to become more familiar with simple computer operations and navigation AN ATHLETIC FOCUS The camp will open with a Mini Olympics which will include various athletic challenges and adventures designed to prepare children for…

OUR ANNUAL DAYCARE CUP (D.C. CUP) Designed to bring local area daycares together, Parks’ Place will compete against other centers in Olympic-style games and activities. The main even will be a summer long Read-a-thon, challenging other centers to read the most books during the summer break.

Camp Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-3p.m. • Extended Hours: 6a.m.-9a.m. & 3p.m.-6p.m.

5550 Shindler Dr. • Jacksonville, FL 32222 • 904-908-0140 www.parksplacelearningcenter.com www.JaxKidsDirectory.com

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502 1st St. N. • Jax Beach

OPENING MINDS. UNLEASHING IMAGINATIONS. We’re helping children see things differently, with creative learning experiences and specialized curriculum for a range of ages. Here, they will discover the joy of learning.

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Infant and toddler care Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten Literacy and mathematics focus Before- and after-school programs Full- and part-time enrollment

RIGHT NOW, NEW FAMILIES GET FREE REGISTRATION!* NOW ENROLLING FOR FALL.

CALL 904-241-7848

THE BEST OF KIDS’ RESALE Grand Opening info —

/Kid to Kid Jacksonville

Kid to Kid buys & sells kids’ clothes, baby gear, toys & more! We’ll be opening our new store in Mandarin Landing later this year.

6601 ARGYLE FOREST BLVD. JACKSONVILLE, FL | 904.777.0440 4321 U.S. HIGHWAY 17 ORANGE PARK, FL | 904.269.3767 13957 BEACH BLVD. JACKSONVILLE, FL | 904.223.3758 3150 COUNTY RD. 220 MIDDLEBURG, FL | 904.282.5225 9220 GOLFSIDE DR. JACKSONVILLE, FL | 904.731.2795 800 GIRVIN RD. JACKSONVILLE, FL | 904.221.6236 135 NIX BOAT YARD RD. ST. AUGUSTINE, FL | 904.829.3141 LaPetite.com

COMING SOON!

10601 SAN JOSE BLVD in MANDARIN LANDING

*Programs and hours of operation may vary by school. Offer is for free registration for new enrollees only. Offer is valid on a space-available basis for all age groups; no cash value. Offer available only to those accounts when full tuition is paid in advance; must be paid by check or ACH payment. Limit one coupon per child. One time use. Family must enroll for a minimum of three half-days per week and must not have been previously enrolled at a Learning Care Group school. Learning Care Group is not responsible for and cannot replace or redeem lost, stolen, destroyed or expired coupons. Offer not valid for Learning Care Group associates or their immediate families. Offer valid at participating locations only and subject to availability.

Offer does not guarantee enrollment. Offer expires 8/31/15. License #C04DU0252, C04CL0038, C04CL0037, C04DU0255, C04DU0250, C07SJ0027. La Petite Academy, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider and employer. ©2015 La Petite Academy, Inc. Coupon Code: 2015FreeReg. BLPA195

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Opening minds.

Unleashing imaginations.

Now enrolling for fall.

4783 Windsor Commons Ct. Jacksonville, FL 904.223.6770

We’re helping children see things differently, with creative learning experiences and specialized curriculum for a range of ages.

This is where one-of-a-kinds get started.

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8510 Watermill Blvd. South Jacksonville, FL 904.908.5500

Infant and toddler care Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten Literacy and mathematics focus Full- and part-time enrollment

125 Hampton Point Dr. St. Augustine, FL 904.230.4899 13734 Old St. Augustine Rd. Jacksonville, FL 904.268.4253

Right now, new families get Free Registration!* *Programs and hours of operation may vary by school. Offer is for free registration for new enrollees only. Offer is valid on a space-available basis for all age groups; no cash value. Offer available only to those accounts when full tuition is paid in advance; must be paid by check or ACH payment. Limit one coupon per child. One time use. Family must enroll for a minimum of three half-days per week and must not have been previously enrolled at a Learning Care Group school.

Learning Care Group is not responsible for and cannot replace or redeem lost, stolen, destroyed or expired coupons. Offer not valid for Learning Care Group associates or their immediate families. Offer valid at participating locations only and subject to availability. Offer does not guarantee enrollment. Offer expires 8/31/15. License #C04DU0594, C04DU0595, C07SJ0093, C04DU0707, C04DU0685. Tutor Time Learning Centers, LLC is an equal opportunity provider and employer. ©2015 Tutor Time Learning Centers, LLC. Coupon Code: 2015FreeReg. BTT133

751 Lady Lake Rd. Jacksonville, FL 904.757.7773 TutorTime.com

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Must present coupon, may not be combined with any other offers, expires 9/1/15

VPK also available!

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• 4274 Herschel St. • 904.387.8602 License #C04DU0724

Tinseltown 9726 Touchton Rd. 904.683.4554 License #C04DU0978

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Peas in a Pod LEARNING CENTER

Tired of being a number?

We offer a proven top-notch curriculum, a loving and nurturing staff and much, much more. Come take a visit and you will be sold.

6 weeks-VPK • 6:30a-6:30p

SCHOOL READINESS RATE 100%

BY THE EARLY LEARNING COALITION! 9652 HOOD RD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32257 • 904-288-0332 www.peasinapodjax.com LICENSE # C04DU0816

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Opening minds.

Unleashing imaginations.

We’re helping children see things differently, with creative learning experiences and specialized curriculum for a range of ages.

This is where bright futures take shape.

Infant and toddler care Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten Literacy and mathematics focus Full- and part-time enrollment

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Date 6/30 & 7/1

Selected Films @ 10AM Rio 2 (G) How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG)

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Mr. Peabody (PG) Book of Life (PG)

Now enrolling for fall.

9950 Old St. Augustine Rd. Jacksonville, FL • 904.268.1933 8500 Argyle Forest Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL • 904.778.0200 1510 Business Center Dr. Orange Park, FL • 904.278.0606 201 N. Julia St. St. Marys, GA • 912.882.5437 1295 Middle School Rd. Kingsland, GA • 912.729.5437 Childtime.com

7/14 & 7/15 Night at the Museum 3 (PG) Penguins of Madagascar (PG) 7/21 & 7/22 Madagascar 3 (PG) Dolphin Tale 2 (PG) 7/28 & 7/29 Muppet Most Wanted (PG) Alexander & the Terrible…(PG) 8/4 & 8/5

The Lego Movie (PG) SpongeBob (PG)

*Programs and hours of operation may vary by school. Offer is for free registration for new enrollees only. Offer is valid on a space-available basis for all age groups; no cash value. Offer available only to those accounts when full tuition is paid in advance; must be paid by check or ACH payment. Limit one coupon per child. One time use. Family must enroll for a minimum of three half-days per week and must not have been previously enrolled at a Learning Care Group school. Learning Care Group is not responsible for and cannot replace or redeem lost, stolen, destroyed or expired coupons. Offer not valid for Learning Care Group associates or their immediate families. Offer valid at participating locations only and subject to availability. Offer does not guarantee enrollment. Offer expires 8/31/15. License #C04DU0104, C04DU0106, C04CL0015, CCLC-1533, CCLC-1534. Childtime Childcare, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider and employer. ©2015 Childtime Childcare, Inc. Coupon Code: 2015FreeReg. BCT143

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C & J Performing Arts Fall Session Begins September 9, 2015 Ballet * Hip Hop Modern 3yrs-5yrs Ballet/Tap

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Providing Dependable, Quality Swimming Pool Solutions

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Home Improvement Maintenance & Repairs Interior & Exterior Painting Interior & Exterior Trim Work Drywall Replacement & Repairs Deck Construction, Repair & Sealing Wood Fence Installation Other General Home Needs

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