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From The Arts Museums Dance Private Schools Birthday Parties Pediatricians Dentists Preschools Music Nature Centers
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OUT & ABOUT
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Family Attractions l Center for Puppetry Arts puppet.org Atlanta, 404-873-3391 l Fernbank Museum of Natural History fernbankmuseum.org Atlanta, 404-929-6300
l Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park nps.gov/malu Atlanta, 404-331-5190 x5046 l Six Flags Over Georgia sixflags.com/overgeorgia Austell, 770-739-3400
l Georgia Aquarium georgiaaquarium.org Atlanta, 404-581-4000
l Skyview Atlanta skyviewatlanta.com Atlanta, 678-949-9023
l High Museum of Art high.org Atlanta, 404-733-4400
l Stone Mountain Park stonemountainpark.com Stone Mountain, 800-401-2407
l Illuminarium illuminarium.com Atlanta, 404-341-1000
l Zoo Atlanta zooatlanta.org Atlanta, 404-624-9453
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Museums
l Children’s Museum of Atlanta childrensmuseumatlanta.org Atlanta, 404-659-5437
l Atlanta History Center atlantahistorycenter.com Atlanta, 404-814-4000
l Fernbank Museum of Natural History fernbankmuseum.org Atlanta, 404-929-6300
l The Booth Western Art Museum boothmuseum.org Cartersville, 770-387-1300
l Center for Puppetry Arts puppet.org Atlanta, 404-873-3391
l Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center gwinnettehc.com Buford, 770-904-3500 l High Museum of Art high.org Atlanta, 404-733-4400
l Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame cfbhall.com Atlanta, 404-880-4800
l Tellus Science Museum tellusmuseum.org Cartersville, 770-606-5700
l Center for Civil and Human Rights civilandhumanrights.org Atlanta, 678-999-8990
Sloomoo Institute
What’s New and Nearly New l Armour Yards armouryards.com Atlanta, 404-995-2138 l Beat The Bomb beatthebomb.com Atlanta l CAMP camp.com Atlanta, 929-810-0736
Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame
Smaller Museums l Computer Museum of America computermuseumofamerica.org Roswell, 770-695-0651 l Delta Flight Museum deltamuseum.org Atlanta, 404-715-7886
l Michael C. Carlos Museum carlos.emory.edu Atlanta, 404-727-4282
l Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History southernmuseum.org Kennesaw, 770-427-2117
l Museum of Design Atlanta museumofdesign.org Atlanta, 404-979-6455
l Southeastern Railway Museum train-museum.org Duluth, 770-476-2013
l Fernbank Science Center fernbank.edu Atlanta, 678-874-7102
l Museum of Illusions moiatlanta.com Atlanta l Pullman Yards pullmanyards.com Atlanta
l Two Bridges Park dunwoodyga.gov Dunwoody, 678-382-6700
l Interactive Neighborhood for Kids inkfun.org Gainesville, 770-536-1900
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l LEGO Discovery Center legodiscoverycenter.com Atlanta, 404-848-9252
l Sloomoo Institute sloomooinstitute.com Atlanta
l Funk Heritage Center reinhardt.edu/funkheritage Waleska, 770-720-5970
l Marietta Museum of History mariettahistory.org Marietta, 770-794-5710
l Exhibition Hub Art Center Atlanta theartcenters.com Doraville
l Westside Park beltline.org Atlanta, 404-477-3003 Museum of Design Atlanta
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Zoos and Wildlife Parks l Bear Hollow Zoo accgov.com Athens, 706-613-3580
l North Georgia Wildlife Park northgeorgiazoo.com Cleveland, 706-348-7279
l Chestatee Wildlife Preserve and Zoo chestateewildlife.com Dahlonega, 678-300-0019
l Pettit Creek Farms pettitcreekfarms.com Cartersville, 770-386-8688
l Creekwater Alpaca Farm cwafarm.com Snellville, 877-465-5181
l Wild Animal Safari animalsafari.com/georgia Pine Mountain, 706-663-8744
l L&R Alpaca Haven Farm silverliningsanimalrescueinc.org Douglasville, 404-408-4635
l Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary yellowriverwildlifesanctuary.com Lilburn, 678-395-3453
l Noah’s Ark Wildlife Sanctuary noahs-ark.org Locust Grove, 770-957-0888
l Zoo Atlanta zooatlanta.org Atlanta, 404-624-9453 Zoo Atlanta
Places to Splash Outdoors l Acworth Beach acworth.com/attractions/acworth-beach Acworth, 770-917-1234
l Piedmont Park Aquatic Center piedmontpark.org Atlanta, 404-875-7275
l Big Splash Interactive Fountain at Suwanee Town Center suwanee.com/services/parks Suwanee, 770-945-8996
l Riverside Park Sprayground roswellgov.com Roswell, 770-594-6158
l Margaritaville at Lanier Island margaritavilleatlanierislands.com Buford, 470-323-3440
l Six Flags White Water sixflags.com/whitewater Marietta, 770-590-4067
l Buccaneer Cove at Malibu Grand Prix Norcross malibunorcross.com Norcross, 770-416-7630
l Spivey Splash spiveysplash.com Jonesboro, 770-473-5425
l Elizabeth Porter Park Sprayground mariettaga.gov/parksrec Marietta, 770-794-5708
l Swift-Cantrell Park Splash Pad kennesaw-ga.gov Kennesaw, 770-422-9714
Gardens and Nature Centers l Atlanta Botanical Garden atlantabg.org Atlanta, 404-876-5859; Gainesville, 404-888-4760 l Autrey Mill Nature Preserve autreymill.org Johns Creek, 678-366-3511 l Blue Heron Nature Preserve bhnp.org Atlanta, 404-946-6394 l Callaway Resort & Gardens callawaygardens.com Pine Mountain, 844-512-3826 l Chattahoochee Nature Center chattnaturecenter.org Roswell, 770-992-2055 l Dunwoody Nature Center dunwoodynature.org Dunwoody, 770-394-3322 l Elachee Nature Science Center elachee.org Gainesville, 770-535-1976
Gibbs Gardens
l Gibbs Gardens gibbsgardens.com Ball Ground, 770-893-1880 l Reynolds Nature Preserve claytonparks.com/reynolds-nature-preserve Morrow, 770-603-4188 l Smith-Gilbert Gardens smithgilbertgardens.com Kennesaw, 770-919-0248 Elizabeth Porter Park Sprayground
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Ignite your school spirit with the stories, traditions and rich history of college football. Three floors, five themed galleries and over 50 interactive exhibits, including a 45-yard playing field. Get your tickets @cfbhall OPEN DAILY 10-5 Memorial Day–Labor Day
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OUT & ABOUT Special Interest For thrills
Places to Play All Day l Adventure Air Sports adventureairsports.com Kennesaw, 678-384-2020
l iFLY Atlanta iflyworld.com Atlanta, 678-803-4359
For train lovers
l Southeastern Railway Museum train-museum.org Duluth, 770-476-2013
For puppet lovers
LEGO Discovery Center
For tree lovers
l Treetop Quest treetopquest.com Dunwoody, 770-365-0356; Buford, 404-277-6113
l Center for Puppetry Arts puppet.org Atlanta, 404-873-3391
For little builders
l LEGO Discovery Center legodiscoverycenter.com/atlanta Atlanta, 404-848-9252
For car enthusiasts
l Savoy Automobile Museum savoymuseum.org Cartersville, 770-416-1500
For Renaissance fans
For the little firefighter
l Funopolis Family Fun Center funopolisfamilyfuncenter.com Commerce, 706-335-3866 l Fun Spot America – Atlanta funspotamericaatlanta.com Fayetteville, 407-363-3867
l Marietta Fire Museum mariettaga.gov/189/fire-museum Marietta, 770-794-5466
l Lakepoint Station lakepointstation.com Cartersville, 678-719-0921
For history buffs
l Main Event Entertainment mainevent.com Multiple locations
l Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum jimmycarterlibrary.gov Atlanta, 404- 865-7100
For chicken lovers
l Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament medievaltimes.com Lawrenceville, 770-225-0230
l Andretti Indoor Karting & Games andrettikarting.com Marietta, 678-496-9530; Buford, 470-646-3278
l Chick-fil-A Backstage Tours tours.chick-fil-a.com Atlanta, 404-305-4163
Starlite Family Fun Center
l Malibu Grand Prix malibunorcross.com Norcross, 770-416-7630
l Stars and Strikes starsandstrikes.com Multiple locations
l Starlite Family Fun Center starlitefamilyfuncenters.com Multiple locations
l Urban Adventure Quest urbanadventurequest.com Atlanta, 805-603-5620
Chick-fil-A Backstage Tour Be our guest as you’re guided on a storytelling experience to learn more about the restaurant you love while being inspired by the life and vision of founder, S. Truett Cathy.
Two Tours on the Menu: Tours Available Weekdays Only; Thursdays – Virtual Tours Only The Original: A storytelling journey from the humble beginnings, continuous growth and a sneak peek into the future.
The Deluxe: Incudes The Original Tour, plus an inside look at The Nest — our test kitchen and training center.
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Roller Skating/Ice Skating l Cascade Skating cascadeskating.com Atlanta, 404-996-0078
l Stone Mountain Skates stonemountainskates.com Stone Mountain, 770-469-9775
l Hot Wheels Skate Center hotwheelsskatecenter.com Woodstock, 770-592-4688
l Alpharetta Family Skate Center cooler.com Alpharetta, 770-649-6600
l Skate Zone sk8-zone.com Morrow, 770-960-1400
l Atlanta IceForum iceforum.com Duluth, 770-813-1010
l Skate-A-Long USA skatealongusa.com Lilburn, 770-921-0800
l Atlanta Ice House atlantaicehouse.com Marietta, 404-800-2150
l Sparkles Family Fun Center sparklesfamilyfuncenters.com Multiple locations
l Center Ice Arena centericearena.org Sandy Springs, 404-549-8425
THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS TOO MUCH FUN!
Atlanta Braves Baseball
Sports Teams Professional Teams
l Atlanta Braves Baseball mlb.com/braves 404-577-9100
College Teams l Emory University emoryathletics.com 404-727-6123
l Atlanta Dream Basketball dream.wnba.com 877-977-7729
l Georgia State University georgiastatesports.com 404-413-2000
l Atlanta Falcons Football atlantafalcons.com 470-341-4500
l Georgia Tech ramblinwreck.com 404-894-5447
l Atlanta Hawks Basketball nba.com/hawks 404-878-3888
l Kennesaw State University ksuowls.com 470-578-6957
l Atlanta United FC Soccer atlutd.com 470-341-1500
l University of Georgia georgiadogs.com 706-542-1231
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Your Ultimate Guide to Family Fun Pools and Splash Pads Camping With Kids Farmers Markets Where to See Butterflies Favorite Playgrounds Free Fun Nature Walks Pumpkins and Orchards Top Spots for Tots Skateboarding Mini Golf Ziplining and More
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OUT & ABOUT Stay and Play in Georgia l City of Acworth visitacworth.com 770-917-1234 l Alpine Helen helenga.org Helen, 706-878-2181 l Blairsville-Union County visitblairsvillega.com Blairsville, 877-745-5789 l Cordele-Crisp County visitcordele.com Cordele, 229-273-1668 l Douglas County exploredouglascountyga.com Douglasville, 678-741-5356 l The Museum of Aviation museumofaviation.org Warner Robins, 478-926-6870 l Olde Town Conyers visitconyersga.com Conyers, 770-602-2606
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l Rabun County explorerabun.com Clayton, 706-782-4812
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l Rock House Farm & Creamery rockhousecreamery.com Newborn, 678-729-1459
l Villa Rica visitvillarica.com Villa Rica, 678-840-1442
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CHILDCARE Large Childcare Centers These childcare centers all have multiple locations. Find one in your neighborhood by visiting the websites.
Expecting or recently had a baby?
l Big Blue Marble. bbmacademy.com l Bright Horizons. brighthorizons.com l Carrington Academy carringtonacademy.com l Discovery Point. discoverypoint.com l The Goddard School goddardschool.com
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l Kindercare Learning Center kindercare.com l O2B Kids. o2bkids.com l Primrose Schools primroseschools.com l Sheltering Arms. shelteringarmsforkids.com l Sunshine House. sunshinehouse.com
Independent Childcare Centers l Akers Academy akersacademy.com Alpharetta, 770-670-6843; Cumming, 770-410-7371 l Barrington Academy barringtonacademy.com Stockbridge, 770-474-0772 l Chastain School at St. John thechastainschool.com Sandy Springs, 404-843-8375 l Dunwoody Prep dunwoodyprep.com Dunwoody, 770-396-2973 l Haygood Child Development Center haygoodwcm.org Atlanta, 404-872-5806
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l The Harvest School theharvestschool.com Stone Mountain, 770-498-7051
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l Peachtree Prep peachtreeacademy.com Conyers and Covington, 770-860-8900 l Phase Family Learning Center phase.center/school Alpharetta, 470-239-2480 l Princeton Academy princetonacademymarietta.com Marietta, 770-432-0059 l Toddler University toddleruniversity.org Marietta, 770-299-9901
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CLASSES Dance
A Studio Dedicated to the Art of Dance Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Hip Hop Piano • Guitar • Adult Tap & Ballet • Gymnastics Ages 2 and older Adult classes, too
l Academy of Ballet academy-ballet.com Peachtree Corners, 770-242-6379 l Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education centre.atlantaballet.com Multiple locations
We will come to your preschool and teach Ballet and Tap classes. Call us.
l Atlanta Dance & Music Academy atlantadanceandmusic.com Atlanta, 404-877-0005
Dance & Arts Showcase
l Callanwolde School of Dance callanwoldedance.com Atlanta, 404-872-5338 l Dance and Arts Showcase danceandarts.com Atlanta, 770-934-5010 l Moving in the Spirit movinginthespirit.org Atlanta, 404-624-5295
Open House: Aug. 5 & 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. sponsored
l The Neighborhood Ballet theneighborhoodballet.com Atlanta, 470-309-0903
l Rhythm Dance Center rhythmdancecenter.com Marietta, 770-998-6507
l Terminus Ballet School terminusmbt.com Atlanta, 470-733-8274
The Arts Visual Arts l La Dee Da Children’s Art Studio ladeedastudio.com Sandy Springs, 404-963-7391 l Johns Creek Arts Center johnscreekarts.org Johns Creek, 770-623-8448 l Spruill Center for the Arts spruillarts.org Dunwoody, 770-394-3447 l Vinings School of Art viningsschoolofart.com Smyrna, 678-213-4278 l Zone of Light zoneoflightstudio.com Atlanta, 678-948-8059
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l Tutu School Halcyon tutuschool.com/halcyon Alpharetta, 678-658-1219
Performing Arts l Alliance Theatre alliancetheatre.org Atlanta, 404-733-4600 l Atlanta Workshop Players atlantaworkshopplayers.com Roswell, 770-998-8111 l British Academy of Performing Arts bapa.us Marietta, 770-578-8272 l Forefront Arts forefrontarts.com Multiple locations, 770-864-3316 l Stage Door Performing Arts Academy stagedoortheatrega.org Dunwoody, 770-396-1726
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CLASSES Music
l Artz for the Harp artzfortheharp.org Atlanta, 678-902-2789 l Atlanta School of Musical Arts atlantamusicalarts.com Atlanta, 404-490-5391 l Atlanta Young Singers atlantayoungsingers.net Atlanta, 404-873-3365 l Bach To Rock Music School – Alpharetta alpharetta.b2rmusic.com 470-375-3960 l Community Music Centers of Atlanta cmcatlanta.com Multiple locations l Eclectic Music eclecticmusicatlanta.com Multiple locations, 404-537-1382 l European School of Music euroschoolmusic.org Atlanta, 404-255-8382
l Sandy Springs Music sandyspringsmusic.com Sandy Springs, 404-250-0406
l The Music Class themusicclass.com Multiple locations
l School of Rock schoolofrock.com Multiple locations, 866-695-5515
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OPEN HOUSE SUN, JULY 23! Spreading the Joy of Dance and Inspiring Future Dancers
Now Enrolling for Fall 2023 Classes start August 7!
Dance classes for all ages, interests and experience levels. Classes available at three convenient locations. Call or email now to register!
CREATIVE MOVEMENT AGES 2 TO 7
STUDENT DIVISION AGES 7 AND UP
Students develop rhythm, coordination and confidence in a fun environment.
Structured classes focus on dance technique, vocabulary, flexibility and coordination. Photos by Shocarra Marcus
Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre in West Midtown 404.873.5811 ext 1225 kcooper@atlantaballet.com
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Buckhead Centre at Chastain Square 404.303.1501 abearden@atlantaballet.com
Virginia-Highland Centre in Amsterdam Walk 404.883.2178 nadams@atlantaballet.com
More information at centre.atlantaballet.com The Official School of Atlanta Ballet
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Dance & Arts Showcase Ages Two-Adult
Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Hip Hop • Piano • Guitar • Adult Ballet & Tap
Sign Up Now for Fall Classes! Classes start on Aug. 28
AUGUST 5 & 6 10am-4pm
OPEN HOUSE
770-934-5010
CLASSES l Goldfish Swim School goldfishswimschool.com Multiple locations
Swim Lessons l Aqua-Tots Swim Schools aqua-tots.com Multiple locations l Big Blue Swim School bigblueswimschool.com Johns Creek, 770-626-0168 l British Swim School britishswimschool.com Multiple locations l Dynamo Swim School dynamoswimschool.com Multiple locations
l SeaVentures seaventures.com Alpharetta, 770-992-3772 l Sharkies Swim & Scuba sharkiesswimandscubaacademy.com Smyrna, 678-827-2822 l Swim Atlanta swimatlanta.com Multiple locations l The Swim Revolution theswimrevolution.com Atlanta, 404-354-1180 l Swimmerman Swim School swimmerman.com Atlanta, 678-515-3793; Stockbridge, 678-271-2001
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l Atlanta North Star Gymnastics atlantanorthstars.com Marietta, 678-560-3547
l Gymnastics World of Georgia gymworldofga.com Suwanee, 770-751-9019
l Atlanta School of Gymnastics atlantagymnastics.net Tucker, 770-938-1212
l Intown Stars Gymnastics intownstarsatl.com Decatur, 404-330-8988
l Buckhead Gymnastics & Cheer buckheadgymnasticsandcheer.com Atlanta, 404-367-4414
l Leading Edge Gymnastics Academy legawinder.com Winder, 678-975-7469
l Gwinnett Gymnastics Center gwinnettgymnasticscenter.com Lilburn, 770-921-5630
l Peachtree Gymnastics peachtreegymnastics.com Marietta, 770-977-5557
l Gymnastic Academy of Atlanta gymnasticsacademyofatlanta.com Kennesaw, 770-975-8337
l The Peach Pit Gymnastics peachpitgym.com Multiple locations
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CLASSES Sports l A5 Volleyball Club a5volleyball.com Roswell, 770-346-8878 l Agape Tennis Academy agapetennisacademy.com Decatur, 404-636-5628 l Atlanta Diving Association atlantadiving.com Multiple locations, 770-844-7710 l Atlanta Junior Rowing Association ajracrew.com Roswell, 770-835-5769 l Atlanta Volleyball Academy avageorgia.com Suwanee, 404-775-5005 l Buck’s Sport Barn buckssportbarn.com Atlanta, 404-869-8003 l Family Martial Arts familymartialarts.org Sandy Springs, 404-256-4400
l i9 Sports i9sports.com Multiple locations
l Hi Five Sports Zone hifivesportsclubs.com Alpharetta, 470-417-0194
l YMCA of Metro Atlanta ymcaatlanta.org Multiple locations, 404-267-5353
Sports help kids stay active, relieve stress, learn responsibility and make friends.
Exploration. This is Y. AT THE Y, AFTER-SCHOOL HOURS ARE FOR EXPLORING, ADVENTURE AND EXCITEMENT! Children will find new opportunities to learn and grow in
When school is OUT, the Y is IN!
a welcoming and accepting environment. With an enhanced curriculum, a focus on social emotional learning, engaging clubs and so much more, the Y has reimagined afterschool!
Summer Day Camp and School Break Camps are available at the Y!
VISIT YMCAATLANTA.ORG/AFTERSCHOOL TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER NOW. Hurry – space is limited!
Find out more at ymcaatlanta.org/camp.
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Diverse, International Community Promoting Academic Excellence Our respectful and peaceful Montessori environments are thoughtfully designed to develop the whole child from infancy through middle school.
Druid Hills Campus 1215 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30306 404-531-2067
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AMI-accredited, child-centered Montessori curriculum individually tailored and focused on fostering independence
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Traditional Montessori materials used to develop sensorial, language, math and practical life skills
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Global awareness cultivated by our enriching Cultural Studies program
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A strong sense of community and excellent communication with parents
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Low student-to-teacher ratios and passionate, AMI-certified teachers
Cliff Valley Campus 1970 Cliff Valley Way NE Atlanta, GA 30329 404-602-0553
Serving students ages 8 weeks through 10 years Accredited by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), AdvancED (SACS CASI) and Bright from the Start.
For more information, visit www.amischool.com
Globally Aware, Socially Responsible, Academically Driven Delivering individualized academic and emotional development from toddler age through middle school: • Engaging, holistic and authentic Montessori approach • Individualized academic programs, addressing specific needs and goals of each child • Incredibly engaged and diverse parental community • All lead guides are MACTE (Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education) certified • Accredited by the American Montessori Society, AdvancED and Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC) Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs 2830 Old Atlanta Road Cumming, GA 30041 770-258-6877 montessoriacademysharonsprings.com Serving ages 13 months through 12 years
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Please see our other location:
Montessori at Vickery 6285 Post Road Cumming, GA 30040 770-268-2642 montessorivickery.com Serving ages 13 months through 9 years
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EDUCATION
Largest Secular Private Schools
Where Authentic Christian Mission and Academic Excellence Aren’t Mutually Exclusive
Private schools with an enrollment of more than 550 students. l Atlanta International School aischool.org Atlanta, 404-841-3840 l Fulton Science Academy fultonscienceacademy.org Alpharetta, 678-366-2555 l The Galloway School gallowayschool.org Atlanta, 404-252-8389 l George Walton Academy gwa.com Monroe, 678-635-3800 l The Lovett School lovett.org Atlanta, 404-262-3032
l Pace Academy paceacademy.org Atlanta, 404-262-1345 l The Paideia School paideiaschool.org Atlanta, 404-377-3491 l Saint Francis Schools saintfrancisschools.com Milton, 678-339-9989; Roswell, 770-641-8257 l The Walker School thewalkerschool.org Marietta, 770-427-2689 l Woodward Academy woodward.edu College Park, 404-765-4000; Johns Creek, 404-765-4490
Where Students are Challenged, Supported and Most of All, Known.
Wesleyan School believes faith and intellect are great partners with each other. At Wesleyan, it’s not a matter of choosing faith or intellect, but rather using both to create the best possible education for your child.
Peachtree Corners • 770-448-7640 WesleyanSchool.org sponsored
Largest Faith-Based Private Schools Private schools with an enrollment of more than 1,000 students. l Greater Atlanta Christian School greateratlantachristian.org Norcross, 770-243-2000 l Hebron Christian Academy hebronlions.org Dacula, 770-963-9250 l Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School hies.org Atlanta, 404-255-4026
Meaningful relationships inspire transformative learning for students in PK3-12th grades at The Walker School. Offering an engaging educational experience within an intimately scaled, caring and diverse community, Walker is metro Atlanta’s top college-preparatory school open to all faiths. Marietta 770-427-2689 TheWalkerSchool.org sponsored
17% of all K-12 students in Atlanta are educated in private schools. There are 140 private schools serving 28,943 students in Atlanta. atlantaparent.com
l Marist School marist.com Atlanta, 770-457-7201 l Mount Paran Christian School mtparanschool.com Kennesaw, 770-578-0182 l The Mount Vernon School mountvernonschool.org Atlanta, 404-252-3448 l North Cobb Christian School ncchristian.org Kennesaw, 770-975-0252 l Trinity Christian School tcslions.org Sharpsburg, 770-251-6770 l Wesleyan School wesleyanschool.org Peachtree Corners, 770-448-7640 l Westminster westminster.net Atlanta, 404-355-8673
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EDUCATION Oldest Private Schools
Noteworthy Schools l Christ the King School, 1937 christking.org l Atlanta Speech School, 1938 atlantaspeechschool.org
l Woodward Academy, 1900 woodward.edu
l St. Thomas More School, 1950 stmga.org
l Marist School, 1901 marist.com
l The Howard School, 1950 howardschool.org
l Berean Christian Junior Academy, 1904 bcjaschool.org
l Westminster, 1951 westminster.net
l The Lovett School, 1926 lovett.org
l Trinity School, 1951 trinityatl.org
Hybrid Schools l The Academy atlanta-homeschool.com Dunwoody, 470-219-5860 l Capstone Academy capstoneacademy.com Atlanta, 404-458-5160 l City Academy of Atlanta cityacademyatlanta.org Atlanta, 404-713-6884
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l Cornerstone Preparatory cornerstoneprep.org Acworth, 770-529-7077 l eCore University System of Georgia ecore.usg.edu/dualenrollment 678-839-5300 l Hybrid Education in Greater Atlanta hegaschool.org Tucker, hegaemail@gmail.com
l The King’s Academy thekingsacademy.org Woodstock, 770-592-5464 l Learnwell Collective learnwellcollective.org Alpharetta, 678-395-6772 l Rivers Academy riversacademy.com Alpharetta, 770-475-0081 l William & Reed Academy williamandreed.com Johns Creek, 678-456-5131
l Atlanta Girls’ School atlantagirlsschool.org Atlanta, 404-845-0900 l The Davis Academy davisacademy.org Atlanta, 770-804-9191 l High Meadows School highmeadows.org Roswell, 770-993-2940 l Holy Spirit Preparatory School holyspiritprep.org Atlanta, 678-761-7992 l McGinnis Woods Country Day School mcginniswoods.org Alpharetta, 770-664-7764 l Mount Pisgah Christian School mountpisgahschool.org Johns Creek, 678-336-3400 l Mt. Bethel Christian Academy mtbethelchristian.org Marietta, 770-971-0245 l Pinecrest Academy pinecrestacademy.org Cumming, 770-888-4477 l Whitefield Academy whitefieldacademy.com Smyrna, 678-305-3000 l Wood Acres School woodacresschool.org Marietta, 770-971-1880
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Bright, young minds
thrive here. Trinity School serves children age three through Sixth Grade and cherishes childhood while preparing students for the future. Small class sizes, early childhood and elementary education experts, and innovative programming are just some of the reasons your child will thrive at Atlanta’s only elementary-only independent school!
Discover more at trinityatl.org/admissions
Admission Applications Open October 1
WE BELIEVE THAT ALL PEOPLE ARE
INNATELY VALUABLE as they were created, and it is that identity, that energy, that charges our students and graduates.
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STATE K3-12TH GRADE | NCCHRISTIAN.ORG CALL TO TOUR 770-975-0252
92% of boys and 97% of girls lose interest in STEAM if not engaged by the 5th grade. l Atlanta Academy atlantaacademy.com Roswell, 678-461-6102 l Atlanta International School aischool.org Atlanta, 404-841-3840 l Fulton Academy of Science and Technology fastk8.org Roswell, 678-321-1100 l Fulton Science Academy fultonscienceacademy.org Alpharetta, 678-366-2555 l Genesis Innovation Academy genesisinnovationacademy.org Atlanta, 404-990-3844
l Mount Paran Christian School mtparanschool.com Kennesaw, 678-359-6104 l The Mount Vernon School mountvernonschool.org Atlanta, 404-252-3448 l The Walker School thewalkerschool.org Marietta, 770-427-2689 l Wesleyan School wesleyanschool.org Peachtree Corners, 770-448-7640 l Woodward Academy woodward.edu College Park, 440-765-4000; Johns Creek, 440-765-4490 Cont’d on next page
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EDUCATION
There are four college preparatory boarding schools located in Georgia.
Boarding Schools
l Academy at SOAR North Carolina soarnc.org, 828-456-3435 l Forman School Connecticut formanschool.org, 860-567-8712 l George School Pennsylvania georgeschool.org, 215-579-6500 l The Knox School New York knoxschool.org, 631-686-1600 l Rabun Gap Nacoochee School Georgia rabungap.org, 706-746-7467 l Riverside Military Academy Georgia riversidemilitary.com, 770-532-6251 l St. Mary’s School North Carolina sms.edu, 919-424-4000 l The Vanguard School Florida vanguardschool.org, 863-676-6091 l The Webb School Tennessee thewebbschool.com, 931-389-9322 l Woodberry Forest School Virginia Cont’d on page 30 woodberry.org, 540-672-3900
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EDUCATION
Learning Differences Schools that specialize in providing education to students with language and auditory challenges. l Atlanta Speech School atlantaspeechschool.org Atlanta, 404-233-5332 l The Bedford School thebedfordschool.org Fairburn, 770-774-8001 l Brookwood Christian School brookwoodchristian.com Acworth, 678-401-5855 l The Cottage School cottageschool.org Roswell, 770-641-8688
Stop Struggling, Start Performing Brookwood Christian is a private, nonprofit school serving students in Grades 1-12 diagnosed with dyslexia and other languagebased learning disabilities.
l GRACEPOINT School gracepointschool.org Marietta, 678-709-6634
Acworth 678-401-5855 brookwoodchristian.com
l The Howard School howardschool.org Atlanta, 404-377-7436 l Mill Springs Academy millsprings.org Alpharetta, 770-360-1336
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l Sage School sageschool.net Suwanee, 678-318-3588
l The Schenck School schenck.org Atlanta, 404-252-2591
l Swift School theswiftschool.org Roswell, 678-205-4988 Cont’d on page 33
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Established in 1985 at the highest point in the city of Roswell, GA, The Cottage School equips students with learning differences to face the challenges of a changing world by meeting the students where they are today. Our unique experimental programming and business based model sets us apart from all the rest.
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Broadening Students’ Horizons
Language Schools Schools with full and partial-immersion programs. l Atlanta International School aischool.org Atlanta, 404-841-3840
l Little Linguists International Preschool littlelinguistspreschool.com Decatur, 404-370-3828; East Point, 404-768-2111
l The GLOBE Academy Charter School theglobeacademy.org Atlanta, 404-464-7040
l Omni International School omnischoolatl.com Atlanta, 404-865-1463
l International Academy of Smyrna iasmyrna.org Smyrna, 678-370-0980 l International Charter Academy of Georgia internationalcharteracademy.org Peachtree Corners, 770-604-0007 l International Charter School of Atlanta icsatlanta.org Alpharetta, 470-222-7535; Roswell, 470-222-7420
l The Quadrilingual Academy thequadacademy.com Smyrna, 404-777-7823 l The Spanish Academy thespanishacademy.com Multiple locations, 770-751-3646 l Tabula Rasa Academy trlanguages.com Lawrenceville, 678-985-8080; Sandy Springs, 404-847-0829; Johns Creek, 770-663-0120 Cont’d on page 35
As a K-5 State Charter School, International Charter Academy of Georgia offers an innovative Dual Language immersion program in both English and Japanese while forming global citizens. Peachtree Corners 770-604-0007 internationalcharteracademy.org sponsored
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ALPHARETTA INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY Established in 1981, Alpharetta International Academy is a private, non-profit Montessori school for children ages 18 months old through 8th grade. Our mission is to strive for excellence and we are committed to providing a quality Montessori Education for each child. Our goal is to nurture each child’s innate desire to learn in a kind and supportive way. We embrace DIVERSITY, welcome new IDEAS, and encourage CREATIVITY. AIA se enorgullece de tener 40 AÑOS de experiencia en EDUCACIÓN MONTESSORI Nuestro objetivo es fomentar en el niño la curiosidad y pasión por aprender. Esto lo hacemos creando oportunidades donde el estudiante pueda practicar ser independiente y responsable de sus deberes como estudiante. Esta independencia y confianza despierta en cada niño un interés natural por las matemáticas, el lenguaje, las ciencias, la geografía y el aprendizaje en general.
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Inspiring Independence and Creativity At Carlisle Montessori School of Buckhead we provide your child with an authentic Montessori education – where real lessons prepare them for the real world with a unique hands on curriculum. Toddler - Kindergarten. Enrolling Now for August 2023.
Montessori Schools
Infant/Toddler/Primary l Carlisle Montessori School of Buckhead 12 mos.-6 yrs. carlislemontessori.com Atlanta, 404-949-0053 l Children Today Montessori 6 wks.-6 yrs. childrentodaymontessori.com Alpharetta, 770-817-8200 l Decatur Montessori School 6 wks.-6 yrs. decaturmontessori.com Decatur, 404-370-0620
Atlanta 404-949-0053 carlislemontessori.com
l Guidepost Montessori at Deerfield 6 wks.-6 yrs. guidepostmontessori.com Milton, 678-667-4999
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l Guidepost Montessori at Duluth 6 wks.-6 yrs. guidepostmontessori.com Duluth, 470-822-3982
l Montessori Unlimited 18 mos.-6 yrs. montessori.com Multiple locations
l Smyrna Montessori School 18 mos.-6 yrs. smyrnams.org 404-530-9081
l Guidepost Montessori at Marietta 18 mos.-6 yrs. guidepostmontessori.com Marietta, 470-236-0088
l Seven Oaks Academy 6 wks.-6 yrs. sevenoaksacademy.org Lilburn, 770-564-0470
l The Suzuki School 3 mos.-6 yrs. suzukischool.com Three Atlanta locations
Montessori schools may also include elementary through high school programs. l Alpharetta International Academy aiamontessori.com 18 mos.-13 yrs. Alpharetta, 770-475-0558 l Arbor Montessori School 18 mos.-14 yrs. arbormontessori.org Two Decatur locations, 404-321-9304
What Sets Montessori Apart Aside from multi-age classrooms and self-paced learning, Montessori schools have hands-on materials to highlight an idea or concept. Teachers don’t lead in front of a classroom, but guide each student individually. Some Montessori schools do not assign homework or give grades.
l Atlanta Montessori International School 8 wks.-15 yrs. amischool.com Druid Hills Campus, 404-325-6777; Cliff Valley Campus, 404-500-0501 l Endeavor International School 11-14 yrs. endeavorinternationalschool.com Atlanta, 770-637-4737
l Endeavor Montessori Dunwoody 6 wks.-12 yrs. endeavormontessori.com Atlanta, 770-637-4644 l Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs 6 wks.-12 yrs. montessoriacademysharonsprings.com Cumming, 770-205-6277 l Montessori In Town 14 mos.-12 years montessoriintown.com Atlanta, 404-784-1038 l Montessori School at Emory 15 mos.-14 yrs. montessorischoolofdecatur.com Decatur, 404-634-5777 l Montessori at Vickery 13 mos.-15 yrs. montessorivickery.com Cumming, 770-777-9131 l Springmont School 18 mos.-8th grade springmont.com Atlanta, 404-252-3910 Cont’d on page 38
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Planting seeds where a child can blossom, explore and more! Now enrolling families for Fall 2023! Montessori Nido/Infant, Toddler and Primary programs The age from birth to six is a time of tremendous brain growth in language, spatial relationships, music, art, socialization and so much more. Choosing how your child will be educated is important and we want to make sure you find the right fit for your family.
Schedule a tour today! 770-564-0470 • sevenoaksacademy.org 810 Indian Trail Lilburn Rd., Lilburn 30047 36 Atlanta Parent
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When a Child Loves to Learn, the Future is Limitless Give your child a successful start with our high-quality programs for children from the age of 6 weeks up to 5th grade* Innovative curriculum designed to stimulate and inspire young minds Passionate teachers trained in early childhood education Low student-teacher ratios for individualized learning In-house chefs who create delicious and healthful meals Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
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Endeavor International School offers the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) in an individualized setting where students thrive.
Now Accepting Applications for Grades 6-8! 770-802-2194 endeavorinternationalschool.com 48 Perimeter Center East Atlanta, GA 30346 July 2023
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EDUCATION f learning, o e v lo a g in d il Bu for life. s ip h s d n ie fr d n a
Preschools
l Parker-Chase Preschool parker-chase.com Multiple locations
l Cedars Preschool cedarspreschool.com Multiple locations l Da Vinci International School dvischool.com Atlanta, 678-510-1214
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l The Garden School thegardenmarietta.org Marietta, 770-765-2036 l MJCCA Preschools atlantajcc.org/preschool Multiple locations, 678-812-3800 l Oak Grove Academy oakgroveacademy.org Alpharetta, 770-772-7474
l Redeemer Day School redeemerdayschool.org Atlanta, 404-985-6005 l Saint Anne’s Day School saintannesdayschool.com Atlanta, 404-237-7024 l Science Akadémeia, the Atlanta Preschool of Science satapos.com Alpharetta, 770-282-6891 l Seeds of Wonder Journey School roswellchildcare.com Roswell, 770-500-4178
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Now is the Right Time! Schedule your office visit today with one of our trusted pediatricians ATLANTA
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Inspire Pediatric Neurology Atlanta’s trusted pediatric specialist for Developmental Evaluations and Neurological Care
THIS IS HOW CHILDREN’S INTEGRATIVE AND FAMILY MEDICINE SHOULD BE. Taz Bhatia, MD
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4 Whole system treatment that focuses on nutrition, genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors.
4 Our team addresses the root cause of issues, not just the symptoms.
4 Advanced, innovative, and non-invasive diagnostic tools
4 Treating ADHD, Pans/Pandas, asthma, allergies, anxiety, depression, digestive disorders and inflammation.
4 Integrative team — Holistic MD, Nutritionist, Acupuncturist, CranioSacral
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We treat children and adolescents for a wide range of developmental and neurological concerns, including: * Autism, ADHD, Developmental Delay, Learning and Behavior Problems, Seizures, Headaches, Tics, Concussion, Genetic Disorders, and more * Schedule your evaluation today at 404-487-0363 3575 Piedmont Road NE, Suite 1500, Atlanta, 30305 InspirePediatricNeurology.com
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HEALTH
l Children’s Wellness Center childrenswellnesscenter.com Atlanta, 404-303-1314
Pediatricians
l Dare2Care Pediatrics dare2carepediatrics.com Alpharetta, 770-615-7000
Multiple Locations
l Healthy Kids R Us Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine healthykidsrus.com Dunwoody, 770-558-3150
l Ascend Medical ascendmedical.com 888-250-0708 l BayBol Pediatrics baybolpediatricsatlanta.com Chamblee and Lawrenceville, 470-509-4648
l North Point Pediatrics northpointpediatrics.biz Alpharetta, 770-664-0088 l Norwood Pediatrics norwoodpediatrics.org Atlanta, 404-446-3900
l CentreSpringMD centrespringmd.com/pediatrics Brookhaven and Johns Creek, 404-814-9808
l One Family Pediatrics onefamilypediatrics.com Cumming, 678-962-7337
l Children’s Medical Group cmg-pc.com Atlanta, Decatur and Johns Creek l Dunwoody Pediatrics Dunwoody, 770-394 2358; Alpharetta, 770-664-9299 l Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine gwinnettpeds.com Four locations, 770-995-0823 l InTown Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine intownpediatrics.com Atlanta, Brookhaven and Decatur, 404-446-4726
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l Northside Pediatrics northsidepediatrics.com Sandy Springs, 404-256-2688; Woodstock, 770-928-0016 l Pediatric Physicians, PC pediatricphysicianspc.com Roswell, 770-518-9277; Alpharetta, 678-527-1555 l WellStar Pediatric Network wellstar.org Multiple locations
l Pediatric Associates of North Atlanta, PC panapc.com Peachtree Corners, 770-476-9885 l The Pediatric Center of Stone Mountain the-pediatric-center.com Stone Mountain, 404-296-3800 l Piedmont Pediatrics piedmontpediatrics.org Atlanta, 404-351-6662 l Sandy Springs Pediatrics sspediatrics.com Cont’d on next page Atlanta, 404-252-4611
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HEALTH
Creating Smiles One Child at a Time
Pediatric Dentists l A to Z Pediatric Dentistry atozsmiles.com Atlanta, 404-937-3888 l Brookhaven Children’s Dentistry brookhavenchildrensdentistry.com Atlanta, 404-719-4300 l Children’s Dental Zone childrensdentalzone.com Johns Creek, 770-777-1222 l Cumming Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics cummingpedoortho.com Cumming, 678-578-5384 l Happy Children Pediatric Dental Sedation Center happychildrensdentist.com Atlanta, 770-541-9131
l Nia Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics niadentistry.com Marietta and Canton, 770-479-9999
Dr. Judy Christianson with Brookhaven Children’s Dentistry provides comprehensive care for children, teens and young adults in a state-of-the-art facility. Dr. Christianson has been practicing in the Atlanta area for more than 20 years.
l North Atlanta Kids Dentistry nakidsdentistry.com Duluth, 770-202-4001 l Peachtree Children’s Dentistry peachysmiles.com Gainesville, 678-696-8878 l Pediatric Dentistry of Johns Creek pdjohnscreek.com Johns Creek, 678-822-9818 l Schwartz Dentistry for Children schwartzkidsdentistry.com Smyrna, 770-436-0802 Cont’d on page 44
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3275 Marketplace Blvd. #150 Cumming 30041 678-578-5384 CummingPedoOrtho.com
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Orthodontists
Dr. Oral Francis always dreamed of improving people’s smiles. He loves helping his patients through their orthodontic treatment and watching their transformations to a perfect smile. Providing outstanding orthodontic treatment for more than 15 years, his top priority is to provide the highest quality orthodontic care in a friendly, comfortable environment.
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l BE Orthodontics beorthodontics.com Marietta, 770-420-7071; Smyrna, 770-432-6070
l Dentistry for Children & Teens childteendentistry.com Atlanta, 770-934-5900
l Brookhaven Orthodontics brookhavenorthodontics.net Brookhaven, 404-343-0677; Johns Creek, 678-775-1600
l Inman Park Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry inmanparkorthopedo.com Atlanta, 678-691-4203
l Chamblee Orthodontics chamblee-orthodontics.com Atlanta, 678-554-3143 l Crabapple Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics crabappleortho.com Alpharetta, 770-664-1999 l Decatur Orthodontics mydecaturortho.com Decatur, 678-207-5040
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l Kaplan Orthodontics jkaplanortho.com Dunwoody, 770-458-5561 l Silver Smiles Orthodontics silversmiles.com Atlanta and Snellville. 770-972-6000 l West Paces Ferry Orthodontics westpacesferryortho.com Atlanta, 404-620-3099
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The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends your child see a pediatric dentist when their first tooth appears and no later than 12 months of age.
get an early start on your child’s healthy smile Schedule your visit Today with Dr. Andre in Gainesville. Andre Ballard, DDS 678-696-8878
Accepting New Patients: In fants – Teens
MOM-APPROVED Want more resources for Mom-Approved Health care? Visit us online for our updated directory:
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HEALTH Medical Specialists l Atlanta Allergy & Asthma atlantaallergy.com Multiple locations, 770-742-6582 l Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates atlantagastro.com Multiple locations
PENTA: Where Children are FirstTM Kid-focused, world-class care backed by Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained pediatric specialists in hearing loss, nasal conditions, and throat concerns. More Atlanta parents choose PENTA than any other Pediatric ENT provider.
l Bloom Holistic Dentistry bloomholisticdentistry.com Atlanta, 770-396-1188 l Chacko Allergy, Asthma and Sinus Center atlantaallergydoctor.com Multiple locations, 678-668-4688 l Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta choa.org Multiple specialties, 404-785-5437
4 Locations 404-255-2033 childrensent.com
l Children’s Specialty Services at Emory emoryhealthcare.org Atlanta, 404-778-7777 l Georgia Center for Autism and Developmental Pediatrics gcadp.com Sandy Springs, info@gcadp.com l Inspire Pediatric Neurology inspirepediatricneurology.com Atlanta, 404-487-0363
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l PENTA: Pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat of Atlanta childrensent.com Multiple locations, 404-255-2033
l The Rubin Center for Autism and Developmental Pediatrics therubincenterforautism.org Atlanta, 404-303-7247
l Applied ABC appliedabc.com/georgia Lawrenceville, 229-416-2229
l Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering Education and Research blankcenterforstuttering.org Atlanta, 470-693-4226
Special Needs Resources l Able Kids ablekids.com, 706-842-5330 Atlanta, Roswell and Tucker
l Autism Babysitters autismbabysitters.com Atlanta, 770-637-7738 l Big Gym Therapy biggymtherapy.com Roswell, Marietta and Kennesaw, 770-728-8833 l Georgia Association for Play Therapy gapt.org Roswell, 678-395-4965 l Kid’s Creek Therapy kidscreektherapy.com Suwanee, 770-888-5221 l Peachtree Autism Services peachtreeautism.com Atlanta, 470-223-8123 l Therapy and Learning Center of Georgia tlcgeorgia.com Roswell and Kennesaw, 678-824-2145 l Threshold Community Program thresholdcommunity.org Decatur, 404-308-8548
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l Atlanta Gynecology & Obstetrics atlantagynob.com Lilburn, 770-923-5033; Decatur, 404-299-9724 l Atlanta Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialists aosphysicians.com Atlanta, 404-252-5196; Alpharetta, 770-667-7440 l Emory Healthcare emoryhealthcare.org/gyn Multiple locations, 404-778-7777 l Every Woman’s Ob Gyn everywomansob.com Stockbridge, 678-881-0020 l North Atlanta OB/GYN naobgyn.com Atlanta, 404-255-0621; Alpharetta, 770-752-0824; Marietta, 770-977-3513 l Piedmont Women’s Healthcare piedmontwomenshealthcare.com Atlanta, 404-352-3656 l WellStar OB/GYN wellstar.org Multiple locations l Women’s Group of Gwinnett womensgroupofgwinnett.com Lawrenceville, 770-979-4700 l Women’s Health Associates of Atlanta whaatlanta.com Atlanta, 404-252-3898 l Women’s Life Center at Southern Regional southernregional.org Riverdale, 770-991-8000
A baby fills a place in your heart that you never knew was empty. -- unknown
Hospitals l Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta choa.org Multiple locations l Emory Healthcare emoryhealthcare.org Multiple locations l Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital emoryhealthcare.org Atlanta, 404-778-7777
l Northside Hospital northside.com Multiple locations l Piedmont Healthcare piedmont.org Multiple locations l Shepherd Center shepherd.org Atlanta, 404-352-2020
l Grady Health gradyhealth.org Multiple locations
l Southern Regional Medical Center southernregional.org Riverdale, 770-991-8000
l Northeast Georgia Health System nghs.com Multiple locations
l Wellstar Health System wellstar.org Multiple locations
Piedmont Healthcare
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PARTY
Party Places for Little Kids l The Art Barn theartbarn.com Canton, 678-319-0286
l Interactive Neighborhood for Kids inkfun.org Gainesville, 770-536-1900
l Catch Air catchairparty.com Multiple locations
l The Little Gym thelittlegym.com Multiple locations
l Children’s Museum of Atlanta l Ready Set FUN! childrensmuseumatlanta.org readysetfun.com Atlanta, 404-659-5437 Sandy Springs, 404-596-5566 l Dunwoody Nature Center dunwoodynature.org Dunwoody, 770-394-3322
l Southeastern Railway Museum train-museum.org Duluth, 770-476-2013
l Gymboree Play & Music gymboreeclasses.com Multiple locations
l Tumbles johnscreek.tumbles.net Johns Creek, 678-691-4072
FUN FOR ALL AGES! Sparkles Family Fun Centers
Party Places for Bigger Kids BUY 1 ATTRACTION GET ONE FREE! OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE WITH THIS AD 1 PER VISIT PER GUEST
Laser Tag Go-Karts Inflatables Mini-Golf Bumper Boats
Mini-Bowling Rides Arcade Water Wars & More!
40155 HWY 441S COMMERCE, GA EXIT 149 (706)335-3866 www.funopolisfamilyfuncenter.com 48 Atlanta Parent
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l Adventure Air Sports adventureairsports.com Kennesaw, 678-384-2020 l Altitude Trampoline Park altitudetrampolinepark.com Lawrenceville, 470-857-6100 l Funopolis Family Fun Center funopolisfamilyfuncenter.com Commerce, 706-335-3866
l Sparkles Family Fun Centers sparklesfamilyfuncenters.com Kennesaw, 770-428-3941; Hiram, 770-943-4446 l Stars and Strikes starsandstrikes.com Multiple locations l TKT Playtime Inflatapark tktplaytimeinflata.com Decatur, 404-343-2764
l Netherworld Laser Adventure netherworldlaser.com Stone Mountain, 678-580-5642
l Treetop Quest treetopquest.com Dunwoody, 770-365-0356; Gwinnett, 404-277-6113
l Sky Zone Trampoline Park skyzone.com Roswell, 678-745-9900
l Zone of Light Studio zoneoflightstudio.com Atlanta, 678-948-8059
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PARTY Mobile Party Services / Entertainers l Addy and Al’s addyandals.com 404-602-2475 l Atlanta Bubble Show by Anastasia atlantabubbleshow.com 404-547-3867 l Bounce House Atlanta bouncehouseatlanta.com 404-999-9978 l Dart Wars 2U dartwars2u.com 833-929-3278 l Dream Friends Entertainment dreamfriendsentertainment.com 404-319-0180 l Helen Medlin Princess Parties atlprincess.com 404-990-2222 l Jason’s Music Party jasonsmusicparty.com 678-708-2321 l KB Fun Zone kbfunzone.com 404-916-0703
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Dart Wars 2U
l Piccadilly Puppets piccadillypuppets.org 404-636-0022
Dream Friends Entertainment
l The Sprinklenista thesprinklenista.com
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PARTY Have a Themed Party For nature lovers
l Chattahoochee Nature Center chattnaturecenter.org Roswell, 770-992-2055
For the acrobat
l Circus Camp circuscamp.org Decatur, 404-370-0001
For the foodie
l Flower Power Kids Cooking Studios flourpowerstudios.com Alpharetta, 919-435-8261
For animal lovers l Zoo Atlanta zooatlanta.org Atlanta, 404-624-9453 l Georgia Aquarium georgiaaquarium.org Atlanta, 404-581-4000
For sports fans
l College Football Hall of Fame cfbhall.com Atlanta, 404-880-4800 l Buck’s Sport Barn buckssportbarn.com Atlanta, 404-869-8003
Flower Power Kids Cooking Studios
For spa lovers
l Yellow House Parties yellowhouseparties.com Decatur, 470-301-3485
For the fashionista
l Pretty Princess by JACI Kidz prettyprincesskidz.com Fayetteville, 404-490-2415
For the builder
l LEGO Discovery Center legodiscoverycenter.com/atlanta Atlanta, 404-848-9252
Buck’s Sport and Circus Barn
Parties and events for ages 1-99 starting at $495. With our more than 300 costumes and 30 performers we can handle any theme. Princess, superhero, circus, ninja warrior and Nerf wars. We also offer camps and classes for circus and ninja warrior.
The Barn hosts parties any day of the week. Our Party Coordinators are actors and professional circus performers. Just pick a theme and let our professionals knock your kid’s socks off! You can bring your own cake, food and decorations or let us help.
The Barn is located on 2 creek-side acres and is perfect for indoor or outdoor parties! (404) 869-8003 | 2303-B Peachtree Road, Atlanta 30309 | buckssportbarn.com 50 Atlanta Parent
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BIRTHDAY PARTY PLANNER
Yellow House Parties
Sky Zone Roswell
Customized spa parties! Experience our beautiful venue where your princess will enjoy a pampering spa experience in spa robes, receive edible facials, mini manis & pedis, glitter makeovers, have a runway show and more. 470-301-3485.
Sky Zone offers party packages that can be customized to meet your needs with jumping, dodgeball, Warrior Course, Sky Slam, Wipe Out, Sky Tower, VR, Party Space, Pizza, beverages and more! 678-745-9900.
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Altitude Trampoline Park
Jason’s Music Party
Now open 20,000 sq ft facility, the largest indoor “Inflata park” in Georgia providing fun and excitement for all ages! Obstacle course, mega slides, dodge ball, gamers zone and more. Visit today for the best jumping fun! 404-343-2764.
Altitude Trampoline Park is the place for kids to freeplay! Parties are indoor adventures that will have guests bouncing, soaring, tumbling and battling their way to a one-of-kind experience. Call today! 770-693-7627.
A Birthday Concert for Your Child. Interactive live kids music for all occasions. Performing classics and new favorites, percussion jams, singing, dancing and more. Options for every budget. Easy set-up, best for ages 1-8.
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Circus Camp
Birthday parties, corporate and themed entertainment. Favorite kids characters, circus, fire, holiday, DJs, dance acts and more for all ages at your location. Atlanta Based Since 2001. 275 entertainment options to choose from.
Sprinkle some magic in your child’s next birthday party with a premier Fluff Cart. The Sprinklenista delivers magical fluff flavors, waffle pops, gourmet popcorn, mini pizzas and more! 470-588-5485. Instagram @thesprinklenista
Celebrate your child’s birthday with our trained professionals. One-on-one instruction. Magic shows, balloon sculpting, juggling, face painting and other extras available. Register online Dunwoody and Decatur, 404-370-0001.
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