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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.

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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

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

Kids’ Directory©2016. 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 3-8!

2016-2017 School Enrollment Check out all the amazing learning centers that the First Coast has to offer pages 2-6

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Enriching Children's Lives Come celebrate with us!

10TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION /OPEN HOUSE August 6th, 2016

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SUMMER CAMP June 13-August 12, 2016

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Avondale

• 4274 Herschel St. • 904.387.8602 License #C04DU0724

Tinseltown 9726 Touchton Rd. 904.683.4554

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OPENING MINDS. UNLEASHING IMAGINATIONS.

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. 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

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

Right now, new families get

FREE REGISTRATION!* Now enrolling for fall.

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Jacksonville, FL • 904.778.0200

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1510 Business Center Dr. Orange Park, FL • 904.278.0606

800 GIRVIN RD. JACKSONVILLE, FL | 904.221.6236

201 N. Julia St. St. Marys, GA • 912.882.5437

135 NIX BOAT YARD RD. ST. AUGUSTINE, FL | 904.829.3141

1295 Middle School Rd. Kingsland, GA • 912.729.5437

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*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 9/1/16. 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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*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 9/1/16. 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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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 9/1/16. 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

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COME IN THIS SUMMER FOR…

RATED ONE OF JACKSONVILLE’S BEST OF THE BEST 2013

May 30thAugust 5th CAMP 9AM-3PM EXTENDED DAY 7AM-6PM Weekly $109 Extended Day $25 Registration Fee $50

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Call 233.5605 Blessed Trinity Catholic School for more info!

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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 6:30am-6:30pm SCHOOL READINESS RATE 100% BY THE EARLY LEARNING COALITION! NOW WITH TWO LOCATIONS 3560 MARBON RD, JACKSONVILLE • 904-240-1105 9652 HOOD RD, JACKSONVILLE • 904-288-0332 www.peasinapodjax.com LICENSE # C04DU0816

“Creating Opportunities for Success”

Yes learning disabilities can be difficult to manage but, they shouldn’t necessarily impact a person’s chance of success.

We can help with IEP, 504, RTI, Advocacy, Training and more visit our website www.cornerstonesea.com or call us 904-570-9776

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7807 Baymeadows Rd. East, Suite 305 Jacksonville, FL 32256 904.641.7455 www.safariofsmiles.com Office Hours: Mon - Wed 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

is more than just a saying at Safari of Smiles. It’s a jungle inside, too—the kind that kids love to visit. By design, the office of pediatric dentist Ivis Alvarez is family-friendly.

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BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD

120 South Third Street • 904-444-8862 www.beachsideseafood.info. Kids 10 and under Kids 10 and under EAT FREE Monday thru Wednesday! One free kids meal for child under 10 with purchase of regular entrée. Cannot be combined with any other discount, coupon or special offer.

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DENNY’S

Kids 10 and under eat Free everyday from 4pm10pm. Up to 2 free kids per adult entree purchased.

BRUSTER’S ICE CREAM

Children 42” and below receive a free baby cone with the purchase of another ice cream treat.

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PIZZA PALACE

Kids 12 and under eat Free on Monday nights with a paying adult. Bartram Oaks Walk

BRICK OVEN PIZZERIA-FLEMING ISLAND www.brickovengastropub.com. Kids eat free with each adult entrée from 5pm to 8pm. Balloon Art by Gary that guy!

WOODY’S BAR B-Q

One free kids meal, for kids 12 and under, with the purchase of one paid adult meal from 5:30pm - Close.

BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD

120 South Third Street • 904-444-8862 www.beachsideseafood.info. Kids 10 and under EAT FREE Monday thru Wednesday! One free kids meal for child under 10 with purchase of regular entrée. Cannot be combined with any other discount, coupon or special offer.

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MILLER’S ALE HOUSE-MANDARIN

All day. 12 and Under. One free kids meal with the purchase of each adult meal.

HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS

One free Kids Meal from 4 to close with every adult meal purchase.

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL

Kids under 12 years of age eat FREE every Tuesday at Moe’s with purchase of adult meal of greater value. Child must be present. Free Kids Meal Offer cannot be combined with any other coupons/ offers. Dine-in or Carry-out.

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MELLOW MUSHROOM

Kids can make their own pizzas and Kids’ Meals are ½ off from 5pm to 8pm.

BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD

120 South Third Street • 904-444-8862 www.beachsideseafood.info. Kids 10 and under Kids 10 and under EAT FREE Monday thru Wednesday! One free kids meal for child under 10 with purchase of regular entrée. Cannot be combined with any other discount, coupon or special offer.

THURSDAY ZAXBY’S Free Kidz Meals every Thursdays from 5pm - 8pm with every adult meal purchased. Free Entertainment Every Thursday; Caricaturist, Face Painter and Captain Character!! Beach Blvd location SATURDAY CRISPERS Saturdays and Tuesdays - $1.49 Kid’s Meal from Kids Menu with purchase of Adult Meal. 2 kids per parent.

Roosevelt Blvd & St. Johns Town Center locations.

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JERSEY MIKE’S

1615 Hendricks Avenue • 904-399-5006 www.jerseymikes.com. Kids Eat Free on Sundays!

Kids meal with purchase of a regular sized sub *child must be accompanied by an adult.

Please call ahead to verify these meal deals are valid. Special offers and discounts subject to change at any time.

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Come Join Us For VBS!

July 10th - Kickoff • July 10th-13th 5:45pm - 8:00pm July 17th - 10:30am • Wrap Up and Entertainment Join us at Southside Christian Church(Disciples of Christ) for VBS!!

Come as we travel back in time to learn about the history and traditions of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The fun begins on Sunday, July 10th at 5:45pm - 8:00pm and continues each night until Wednesday, July 13th. Dinner will be served each night.

Then…Join us Sunday, July 17th at 10:30am for our final VBS lesson during our worship service. After the service we will have lunch on the grounds and lots of activities for everyone to enjoy!

Including a water slide! (Bring a towel & your bathing suit!!)

Children ages: Preschool (4yrs.) to 5th Grade (completed in 2016) Cost: Absolutely FREE! Please RSVP! So we know how many people to plan for, please RSVP by Wednesday, July 6th. Reserve 1 ticket per child please. RSVPing for the first date will carry over to all dates. There will be a registration form to fill out when you arrive Sunday evening.

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Southside Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

6755 Atlantic Blvd. • Jacksonville • 904-725-3555 www.ssccjax.org

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