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ON THE COVER Greyson, photographed at Centennial Park by Ann-Marie Hensley of Ann-Marie Hensley Photography.

Nature centers, activity centers, bowling, bounce spots, climbing, horseback riding, laser games and paintball, mini golf, outdoor excursions, indoor playspots, outside playspots, skating.

14 arts & entertainment

Performing arts on stages this season, places to go, theater and music performance opportunities for kids.

23 education options 26

Public school choices including charter schools, magnets and school profiles.

parent support Groups, resources, special needs and more.

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playtime - indoor

nature centers Beaman Park Nature Center • 862-8580 nashville.gov/parks/nature 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City A rugged sanctuary of natural beauty, offering programs that help kids connect to nature.

Bells Bend Outdoor Center • 862-4187 nashville.gov/parks/nature 4187 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville Programs for all ages range from geology to animal wildlife.

The Nature Circle at Longhunter State Park 885-2422 • tn.gov/environment/parks/LongHunter 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage Programs for tots run August - May, teaching kids about nature through stories, crafts and animal visits.

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bounce spots

The Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park 217-3017 • murfreesborotn.gov/parks 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro All ages can learn wilderness and outdoor awareness as well as environmental education. Topics range from reptiles to mammals to insects.

BounceU • 255-1422 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville 1222 Park Ave., Murfreesboro • 893-8386 bounceu.com Pay-to-play on inflatables during themed events, open play times and pre-arranged birthday parties.

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Crazy Clyde’s Slides and Amusements • 547-0006 805 Tennessee Blvd., Lebanon Pay-to-play on the area’s largest inflatable slide, obstacle courses and toddler jumps.

Bowie Park Nature Center • 799-5544 bowiepark.org 7211 Bowie Lake Road, Fairview Forest, lakes and trails as well as nature-related activities for kids.

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The Fun and Party Zone • 302-2515 myfpz.com 3015 Belshire Village Drive, Ste. 118, Spring Hill Pay-to-play on children’s inflatables plus a toddlersonly playground.

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Radnor Lake State Park • 373-3467 radnorlake.org • 1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville Walking trails plus an Education Center hosting school and public programs covering topics like snakes, birds, wildflowers, cave ecology, astronomy and more.

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center • 862-8539 nashville.gov/parks/nature/shelby.asp 1900 Davidson St., Nashville Register for free year-round nature programs for all ages on a variety of topics.

Warner Parks Nature Center • 352-6299 nashville.gov/parks/wpnc/index.asp 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville Offering a wide range of environmental education programs, field trips and other activities for all ages.

Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary • 370-4672 owlshill.org • 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood A variety of nature and environmental programs for all ages throughout the year include birding, amphibians, butterflies and more.

Hoppity Hop • 265-8020 hoppityhopinflatableplaycenter.com 143 New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville Pay-to-play on children’s inflatables featuring slides, jumps and obstacle courses or arrange a party there.

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Jumper’s Playhouse • 220-7575 jumpersplayhouse.com 6600 New Nashville Hwy., Ste. 110, Smyrna Pay-to-play on six inflatable play structures, plus a toddlers-only playground.

Merritt Nature Center at Cedars of Lebanon State Park • 453-3028 state.tn.us/environment/parks/cedars 328 Cedar Forest Road, Lebanon Public programs include a tour of the nature exhibits, wildlife video programs, nature hikes, fossil hunts and more.

Monkey Joe’s 1580 Gallatin Pike N., Madison • 915-0561 1648 Westgate Circle, Brentwood • 377-5900 monkeyjoes.com Inflatable play place for ages 12 and younger featuring slides, jumps and obstacle courses.

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Pump It Up 7104 Crossroads Blvd., Ste. 128, Brentwood 373-8340 1279 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet • 758-5126 pumpitupparty.com Pay-to-play on giant inflatable play structures during pop-in playtime, special events and/or parties.

Sky High Sports: The Trampoline Place 5270 Harding Place, Nashville 366-4252 • nas.jumpskyhigh.com Enjoy bouncing on trampoline floors and walls as well as birthday parties.

play centers Goofballs • 861-3668 letsgetgoofy.com 1113 Murfreesboro Road, Ste. 360, Franklin Walk-in play for children ages 3 - 16 is $5 for unlimited play in the Jungle Blaster room, obstacle course or toddler area; additional fees for bumper cars, laser frenzy, Route 66 bowling and Wii rooms.

Gymboree • gymboreeclasses.com Find a structured play class for your child in your area at the website.

Foggy Bottom Canoe Excursions • 952-4062 foggybottomcanoe.com 1270 Hwy. 70, Kingston Springs Family canoeing and camping, March - October.

Honeysuckle Hill • 382-7593 honeysucklehillfarm.com 1765 Martin’s Chapel Road, Springfield Zipline treetop canopy tour.

Music City BMX • 361-5533 • musiccitybmx.com 2901 Bell Road, Antioch Practice rides every Tuesday and Thursday; local races most Sundays March -November.

Nashville Shores • 889-7050 nashvilleshores.com 4001 Bell Road, Hermitage The new Treetop Adventures features aerial courses and 10 ziplines, weekends Sept. - Nov., reopens for spring in March. Water park (open late May - Sept.) includes slides, a lazy river, giant wave pool, Kowabunga Beach beaches, lake activities and more.

Tip-A-Canoe • 800-550-5810 • tip-a-canoe.com 1279 Hwy. 70, Kingston Springs Canoeing excursions down the Harpeth River.

Inside Out Indoor Play Center • 861-3668 insideoutplaypark.com 615 Bakers Bridge Road, Franklin Enjoy a custom play structure, full bike track, birthday parties, café and play space.

Wave Country • 885-1052 nashville.gov/parks/water/wave_country.asp 2320 Two Rivers Pkwy., Nashville Speed slides, a wave pool and more, open Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Kindermusik • kindermusik.com Find a structured music and play class for your child in your area at the website.

recreation

The Monkey’s Treehouse 8074 Hwy. 100, Nashville • 646-5002 91 Seaboard Lane, #103, Brentwood • 942-7911 themonkeystreehouse.com The play areas includes a four-room tree house, giant sandbox and more.

activity centers, bowling, horseback riding & more

My Gym 330 Franklin Road, Brentwood • 371-5437 206 N. Anderson Lane, Hendersonville • 824-8002 my-gym.com Fitness fun for children ages 3 months and older.

Shipwrecked • 866-9358 shipwreckedplayhouse.com 99 Seaboard Lane, Brentwood A pay-to-play for children ages 1 - 9, the center offers a wooden pirate ship, toys, a ball pit and more.

AMF Pla Mor Lanes • 254-5809 amf.com/plamorlanes 2906 Foster Creighton Drive, Nashville Twenty-four lanes, bumper lanes, arcade games and a snack bar.

Cedar Creek Sports Center • 754-2744 cedarcreeksportscenter.com 10770 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet Sixteen-and-a-half acre facility offers mini golf, a driving range, go-karts, bumper boats, batting cages, a game room and more.

Donelson Bowling • 883-3313 117 Donelson Pike, Nashville Twenty-four lanes and an arcade.

Goofballs Family Fun Center • 861-3668 letsgetgoofy.com 1113 Murfreesboro Road, Ste. 360, Franklin Bumper cars, bowling, arcade, Laser Frenzy, Wii room, Nerf ball cannons, birthday parties and more.

Glow Galaxy • 370-4FUN glowgalaxy.com 121 Seaboard Lane, Ste. 8, Franklin Ages 12 and younger can play mini golf, jump on glowing inflatables, play lighted interactive games, open play and birthday parties.

Glowgolf at Stones River Mall • 962-8181 opryglowgolf.com 1720 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro Glow-in-the-dark, 18-hole miniature golf course and a Laser Maze.

GO USA Fun Park • 895-7888 gousafunpark.com 2270 Armory Drive, Murfreesboro Eighteen holes of putt-putt, an arcade, batting cages and a driving range.

Grand Old Golf and Games/ Valley Park Go Karts 871-4701 • grandoldgolf.net 2444 Music Valley Drive, Nashville Entertainment complex with three miniature golf courses, the mid-state’s largest go kart track and a game room.

Hendersonville Strike & Spare and Circus World 90 Volunteer Drive, Hendersonville 824-5685 • strikeandsparebowling.com Offers 46 lanes of bowling, bar and grill, pro shop, meeting rooms, billiards area, patio area, six Circus World attractions, more than 80 video games and a large soft play area in the 78,000-square-foot center.

Hermitage Lanes • 883-8900 hermitagelanes.com 3436 Lebanon Road, Hermitage Thirty-two lanes with bumper lanes available, cosmic bowling and a large arcade room with more than 100 games.

Hillwood Strike & Spare • 425-2695 strikeandsparebowling.com 3710 Annex Ave., Nashville Forty-two lanes of bowling, video games, laser tag, bumper cars, roller skating, “Toddler Zone” and three new attractions: The GyroXtreme, nine-hole minigolf and Time Freak.

Storybook Village • 241-1010 thestorybookvillage.com 3015 Belshire Village Drive, Spring Hill The indoor play facility offers story time, birthday parties, open play and more.

Donelson Strike and Spare • 889-4710 strikeandsparebowling.com 2710 Old Lebanon Road., Ste. 17, Nashville Twenty-four lanes of bowling and a small arcade.

Incredible Dave’s at Rivergate Mall • 543-2906 incredibledaves.com 1000 Rivergate Pkwy., #1401, Goodlettsville Offers 65,000 square-feet of family entertainment including cosmic bowling, bumper cars, Sky High EuroBungee, inflatables, arcade games, obstacle course, private party rooms and dining.

playtime - outdoor

Drake’s Creek Activity Center • 822-0232 funandenergy.com 130 Cherokee Road N., Hendersonville Mini-golf, batting cages, game room, hot air balloon rides, birthday parties and more.

Lanes, Trains & Automobiles Entertainment Depot 890-3999 • ltadepot.com 450 Butler Drive, Murfreesboro Bowling, bumper cars, billiards, an arcade and more.

Family Golf Center • 781-8388 thefamilygolfcenter.com 5204 Blue Hole Road, Antioch Two putt-putt courses, a batting cage, go-karts and a driving range.

Murfreesboro Strike and Spare • 896-0945 strikeandsparebowling.com 941 NW Broad St., Murfreesboro Thirty-six lanes, two-level bowling center with a snack bar, cosmic bowling and a small arcade.

Adventure Works • 297-2250 adventureworks.com 1300 Narrows Road, Kingston Springs Guided zipline excursions for ages 6 and older.

Bottom View Farm • 325-7017 bottomviewfarm.com 185 Wilkerson Lane, Portland Guided zipline excursions for ages 8 and older.

Franklin Family Entertainment Center • 790-2695 jaymarfec.com 1200 Lakeview Drive, Franklin Twenty-four lanes, cosmic bowling arcade and more.

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Enjoy bumper cars, arcade games, bowling and more at Incredible Dave’s in Goodletsville.

Oak Valley Lanes • 227-9359 oakvalleylanes.com 111 Oak Valley Drive, Nashville Sixteen lanes with bumper lanes available for kids, pool tables, an arcade and a snack bar.

Pro Bowl West • 449-3898 501 West Baddour Pkwy. Lebanon Sixteen lanes, an arcade and billiards.

Robo-Pong • 452-6470 robo-pong.com 805 Teal Drive, Gallatin Ages 4 and older for open play table tennis and a robot room which includes six Robo-Pongs.

Smyrna Bowling Center • 355-0501 smyrnabowling.com 95 Weakley Lane, Smyrna Fifty-two lanes, two arcades, billiards and a nursery for league members. Open 24 hours a day seven days a week.

Tusculum Lanes • 833-2881 • jaymarfec.com 5315 Nolensville Pike, Nashville Twenty-four lanes, bumper lanes for kids, cosmic bowling and a large arcade.

climbing The Ascent • 796-6545 • climbyourrock.com 831 Park Ave., Murfreesboro Indoor climbing walls and bouldering.

Climb Nashville • 463-7625 climbnashville.com 3630 Redmon St., Ste. 1, Nashville Climbing camps, classes, private instruction and after-school programs for all ages and ability levels.

Also offers the Nashville School of Climbing.

The Crag at Cool Springs • 661-9444 cragcoolsprings.com 121 Seaboard Lane, Ste. 10, Franklin Climbing classes, camps, parties, kids club and an after-school program are available.

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horseback riding A Cowboy Town at Ramblin’ Breeze Valley 242-6201 • acowboytown.com 3665 Knight Drive, Whites Creek Horseback riding, wild west gunfights, a cowboy comedy dinner show and more for large groups and parties.

Cedars of Lebanon Riding Stables • 444-5465 tn.gov/environment/parks/Cedars/features/horsback.shtml 328 Cedar Forest Road, Lebanon Forty-five minute guided trail rides and birthday parties.

Copperhill Arabians • 642-0062 copperhillarabians.com 1090 N. Greenhill Road, Mt.Juliet Riding lessons, camps and an indoor arena.

Creekside Riding Academy and Stables 595-7547 • creeksideridingstables.com 2359 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin Trail rides and riding lessons available as well as parties.

Hunter’s Court Stables • 896-4189 hunterscourt.com 6331 Franklin Road, Murfreesboro Private, semi-private and group riding lessons for ages 6 and older.

Juro Stables • 773-7433 jurostables.com 735 Carver Lane, Mt. Juliet Guided trail rides, lessons, camping and parties.

Music City Riding Academy • 495-7346 musiccityridingacademy.com 13905 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville Lessons available for ages 4 and older, riding camps and parties.

Peachtree Farm • 419-1089 peachtreefarms.com Arrington, TN (call ahead for directions) Training, lessons, camps and clinics for all ages and ability levels.

Spirit Horse Stables • 604-5961 spirithorsestables.com 2130 Joe Brown Road, Spring Hill Lessons, camps, parties and trail rides available as well as campfire facilities.

laser games/paintball Laser Adventure • 859-7753 laseradventure.net 511 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodletsville Laser adventures that are much like paint ball, but without the pain or mess!

Laser Chaos • 646-7877 http://pizzaperfectonline.com/laserchaos 357 Clofton Drive, Bellevue Traditional laser tag and video games located above Pizza Perfect in Bellevue.

Laser Chase • 764-0800 • laserchase.net 215 Gothic Court, Franklin Laser tag in a jungle theme.

Laser Quest • 256-2560 • laserquest.com 166 Second Ave. N., Nashville Classic games of hide-and-seek combined with laser tag equipment.

Middle Tennessee Paintball • 931-334-9673 middletennesseepaintball.com 4215 Kedron Road, Spring Hill Ages 10 and older can play paint ball for fun or in tournaments.

Nashville Paintball • 885-3988 nashvillepaintball.com 3020 Brandau Road, Hermitage Recreational paint ball for ages 10 and older.

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10 apps to love

Stay fit, keep your budget tweaked, educate kids and have first-aid advice at-the-ready with these cool apps!

for moms & dads Calorie Counter & Diet Tracker

My FItness Pal helps you keep track of what your family’s eating with an extensive food database and a system that allows you to earn points and rewards. It provides the perfect way to keep on top of your overall health and fitness.

— Available for iPhone, iPad, Android and BlackBerry

Mom Maps

New Media’s Mom Maps uses your phone’s GPS to locate kid-friendly places in your area. You also get reviews to help in your decision making.

— Available for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad

Budget Touch

Snowmint Creative Solution’s app is broken into easy-to-navigate categories so you can organizes your monthly budget into “envelopes.”

Features allow you to transfer budgets from one envelope to another and keep tabs on your spending habits.

— Available for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch

HomeRoutines

Organize your home tasks into daily routine checklists — complete with daily reminders and a built-in timer. A gold star pops up for encouragement when you complete a task!

— Available for iPhone, iPad and iPhone Touch

Pocket First Aid and CPR

Access and store health information for you and your family in this app from the American Heart Association. Features include 34 videos, 46 illustrations and a section to update and store your medical profile.

With information on adult and infant choking and CPR strategies, this app helps you track down medical content fast.

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for kids Monkey Preschool Lunchbox

Kids have fun by helping monkeys pack lunch! Seven educational games for preschoolers teach about colors, letters, counting, shapes, sizes, matching and differences.

— Compatible with iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

Bugs & Buttons

An easy app, kids can engage in game play that adapts to their skill level. Activities offers simple visual instructions.

— Compatible with: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad

Elmo Loves ABCs

This app will captivate your little learner with songs, videos and games about the alphabet.

— Compatible with: iPad

Fish School

The 2011 Parents’ Choice Gold Award winner is a kid-favorite in many homes. Preschoolers learn about the alphabet and counting, but more importantly, they have fun doing it!

— Compatible with: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad

Stack the Countries

Learn country capitals, landmarks, geographic locations and more.

Drop animated countries anywhere on the screen! Carefully build a stack of countries that reaches the checkered line to win each level.

— Compatible with: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad

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PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY TRY SPECIALISTS KEEPING YOUR KIDS ON THE ROAD TO GOOD DENTAL HEALTH!

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Go see the NHL’s Nashville Predators live at Bridgestone Arena.

Phazer Kraze • 895-6950 phazerkrazelasertag.com 252 River Rock Blvd., Murfreesboro Live action laser tag.

Hendersonville Skating Rink • 824-0630 hendersonvilleskates.com 750 W. Main St., Hendersonville Open skate sessions, parties and events.

Middle Tennessee State University goblueraiders.com 1301 E.Main St., Murfreesboro Football, basketball, baseball and more.

skating

Jim Warren Skate Park • 794-2103 705 Boyd Mill Ave., Franklin State-of-the-art skate park.

Nashville Metros Soccer • 333-9993 metrossoccer.com 111 Candy Lane, Nashville Music City’s USL soccer team. Season runs May - July.

A Game Sportsplex • 771-2444 agamesportsplex.com — and — Southern Ice Skate School • 778-9825 nashvillefsc.com/programs/figure-skaters 215 Gothic Court, Franklin Learn-to-skate sessions for ages 3 and older as well as advanced figure skating programs and public ice-skating sessions daily.

Brentwood Family YMCA Skatepark • 373-9622 ymcamidtn.org 8207 Concord Road, Brentwood This outdoor facility features ramps, rails and more.

Skate Centers skatecenter.com 402 Wilson Pike Circle, Brentwood • 373-1827 119 Gleaves St., Madison • 868-7655 1505 Plaza Drive, Smyrna • 459-7655 Hardwood skating surface, skate rental, video games with redemption coupons.

Centennial Sportsplex • 862-8480 nashville.gov/sportsplex/ 222 25th Ave. N., Nashville This multi-recreation facility includes an ice-skating rink with public sessions, instruction, ice skating competitions, youth and adult ice hockey.

The Gallatin Skatepark at Thompson Park gallatinskate.org 285 Morrison St., Gallatin An outdoor skate park with ramps, jumps and more.

Nashville Skate Park • 532-0001 nashville.gov/parks 2320 Two Rivers Pkwy., Nashville Ramps, quarter pipes and rails for skateboards, in-line and roller skates as well as BMX bikes.

Sixth Avenue Skate Park • 843-4006 sixthavenueskatepark.com 601 Sixth Ave. S., Nashville Rocketown’s skate park for skateboards, BMX and inline is filled with all kinds of ramps, rails and more.

Inline and skateboard lessons are offered.

Skate Center West • 895-1403 skateandplay.com 849 W. College St., Murfreesboro Skate on a hardwood floor with a light show, visit the Roll-R-Cade and fill up at Perky’s Pizza Cafe.

Smyrna Skate Center • 459-7655 skatecentersmyrna.com 1505 Plaza Drive, Smyrna Skating on hardwood surface.

spectator sports Belmont University http://belmontbruins.com 1900 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville Baseball, basketball, soccer and more.

David Lipscomb University lipscombsports.com / Tkts. 966-HERD One University Park Drive, Nashville Basketball, soccer, volleyball and more.

Nashville Predators Hockey • 770-2300 Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville http://predators.nhl.com Preseason starts in September. Regular season continues through April. Fun activities for kids occur on home game nights.

Nashville Roller Girls 417 Fourth Ave. N., Nashville nashvillerollergirls.com Enjoy roller derby February - September.

Nashville Sounds Baseball • 690-4487 nashvillesounds.com Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville The minor league season runs April through September offering fun nights out for families.

Nashville Superspeedway • 866-722-3849 nashvillesuperspeedway.com 4874–F McCrary Road, Lebanon The 1.33-mile “D” oval hosts major NASCAR events.

Tennessee Titans Football LP Field, 1 Titans Way, Nashville titansonline.com Tennessee’s pro football team offers a kids’ club for $9.95, which includes special merchandise. Titans season runs September - December.

Vanderbilt University vucommodores.com/Tkts. 322-Gold 2201 West End Ave., Nashville Vandy’s athletics include football, basketball & more. (please turn the page)

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listings

swim lessons davidson county

sumner county

Centennial Sportsplex • 862-8480 nashville.gov/sportsplex 222 25th Ave. N., Nashville Offers classes, open swim time and parties.

Ms. Sue’s Swimming • 459-5124 http://mssueswimming.com 7857 S. Lamar Road, Smyrna Day and evening swim classes for ages 6 months and older available June - August.

GJCC Swim School • 356-7170 nashvillejcc.org 801 Percy Warner Blvd., Nashville Private, semi-private and group lessons for all ages.

MTSU Rec Center • 898-2104 mtsu.edu/~camprec 1848 Blue Raider Drive, Murfreesboro Parent-and-child aquatics, preschool aquatics and learn-to-swim lessons are available.

Metro Schools and Community Aquatics 329-8150, ext.1804 Grades 1 - 9 can take swimming lessons, scuba diving and more.

Patterson Park Community Center • 893-7439 murfreesborotn.gov 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro Swim Preschool program for ages 6 months - 4 years as well as open and lap swim for all ages.

Miss Anna’s Swim School • 356-9340 bluewaterscuba.com/learn-to-swim 130 White Bridge Pike, Nashville Swim lessons for ages 2 and older.

Smyrna Towne Centre • 684-9780 townofsmyrna.org 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy., Smyrna Summer swim lessons for ages 4 - 12.

Vanderbilt Swim School • 322-7946 vanderbilt.edu/campusrecreation/aquatics/swimschool Group and private lessons for all ages and levels.

Sports*Com • 895-5040 murfreesborotn.gov 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro Swim academy for ages 5 - 12 years.

Blue Water Scuba • 771-0002 bluewaterscuba.com 320 Mallory Station Road, Franklin Swim lessons for ages 2 years and older as well as SCUBA instruction for ages 10 and older.

rutherford county

Sweetman Swim School • 223-6144 sweetmanswim.com 461 Meadowlark Lane, La Vergne Instruction for all ages.

Excel Aquatics excelaquatics.org Williamson County Indoor Sports Complex 920 Heritage Way, Brentwood • 370-3471 x23 — Franklin Recreation Center • 790-5719 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin — Longview Recreation Complex 2909 Commonwealth Drive, Spring Hill 302-0971, ext. 23 Swim lessons for ages 6 months and older.

Barfield School of Dance • 896-3118 barfieldschoolofdance.com 2298 Barfield Road, Murfreesboro Red Cross-certified instructors teach infants to adults in summer.

Gallatin Civic Center • 826-3943 excelaquatics.org 210 Albert Gallatin Drive, Gallatin Swim lessons for ages 6 months and older as well as age group competitive swim team.

Goodlettsville Parks and Recreation • 851-2253 cityofgoodlettsville.org/parks 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville Group swim lessons for ages 4 and older take place June.

Sea Star Swim School • 822-8800 swimatseastar.com 127 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville Instruction for ages 6 months and older teaches basic survival skills and competitive strokes.

williamson county

wilson county Guppies and Dolphins Swim • 416-3615 swimclass.org 7204 N. Lamar Road, Mt. Juliet Red Cross-certified swim classes for ages 6 months and older are available June and July.

Jimmy Floyd Center • 453-4545 lebanontn.org 511 N. Castle Height Ave., Lebanon Swim lessons for 6 months and older.

The YMCAs offer swim lessons in numerous locations for ages 6 months - 14 years and also for adults. Visit ymcamidtn.org to locate classes near you.

Participate in a group swim lesson at Vanderbilt Swim School.

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Children’s Teeth FAQ’s When should my child first see the dentist?

Why so early? Babies don’t even have teeth!

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Editor’s Note: This is a current list of upcoming performances. Pick up a copy of Nashville, Rutherford, Sumner or Williamson Parent to find new monthly offerings in town.

Bravo Creative Arts Center • 599-5314 bravocreativeartscenter.com

Act 1 at Darkhorse Theater • 726-2281 act1online.com

Center for the Arts • 904-2787 boroarts.org

• Oct. 19 - 27: The Shadow Box • Jan. 11 - 26, 2013: Broadway Bound • May 31 - June 15: A Doll’s House

• Oct. 12 - 14: Disney’s The Little Mermaid

• Oct. 5 - 21: On Golden Pond • Nov. 2 - 18: A Chorus Line • Nov. 30 - Dec. 16: It’s a Wonderful Life

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Encore Theatre Company • 598-8950 encore-theatre-company.org • Oct. 26 - Nov. 10: Deathtrap!

• Dec. 7 - 22: Sanders Family Christmas

Grand Ole Opry • 871-6779 opry.com

The Opry celebrates its 87th anniversary in October. Take in a show every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.

Lakewood Theatre • 847-0934 lakewoodtheatre.com

• Oct. 19 - Nov. 4: The Miracle Worker • Nov. 30 - Dec. 16: Peter Pan

entertainment Cathy Rigby reprises her title role in Peter Pan at TPAC March 1 - 3, 2013.

Arts Center of Cannon County • 563-2787 artscenterofcc.com • Oct. 5 - 20: Cheaper by the Dozen • Nov. 2 - 17: Peter Pan

Boiler Room Theatre • 794-7744 boilerroomtheatre.com

• Oct. 5 - 20: Parade • Nov. 24 - Dec. 23: A Year with Frog and Toad • Nov. 30 - Dec. 22: Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge • Feb. 8 - March 2, 2013: Noises Off • April 19 - May 4, 2013: Floyd Collins • May 24 - June 19: Escanaba in da Moonlight • June 28 - July 20: Promises, Promises • Aug. 23 - Sept. 14: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

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Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre • 646-9977 dinnertheatre.com

• Oct. 4 - Nov. 11: Spreading it Around • Nov. 15 - Dec. 31: Glad Tidings • Nov. 23 - Dec. 31: The Bop She Bops: Merry Christmas, Baby

Circle Players • 332-7529 circleplayers.net

• Oct. 25 - Nov. 4: The Color Purple • Feb. 8 - 23, 2013: The Piano Lesson • March 22 - April 6, 2013: Next to Normal • May 3 - 18, 2013: Band Geeks

Dance Theatre of Tennessee • 391-5500 dancetheatretn.org

• Sept. 28 - Oct. 1: Ballet in the Park • Nov. 19 - Dec. 20: The Nutcracker (touring series) • March 2 - 3, 2013: Muses • May 3 - 4, 2013: Cinderella

Lamplighter’s Theatre • 852-8499 lamplighterstheatre.com • Oct. 26 - Nov. 4: The 39 Steps • Dec. 7 - 16: A Christmas Carol • Feb. 8 - 17, 2013: Last Train to Nibroc • April 12 - 21: To Kill a Mockingbird

The Larry Keeton Theatre thelarrykeetontheatre.org

• Oct. 7 - 27: The Color Purple • Nov. 1 - 17: Sweet Charity • Nov. 29 - Dec. 16: A Christmas Carol, the Musical • Jan. 17 - Feb. 2, 2013: 9 to 5, the Musical

Murfreesboro Little Theatre 893-9825 mltarts.com

• Oct. 5 - 21: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum • Nov. 9 - 18: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof • Dec. 7 - 15: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever • Jan. 11 - 20, 2013: The 1940s Radio Hour • Feb. 8 - 17, 2013: Deathtrap • March 8 - 24, 2013: Company • May 10 - 26, 2013: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) • June 7 - 23, 2013: My Fair Lady • July 19 - 28, 2013: The Anniversary Waltz

Nashville Ballet at TPAC 297-2966 nashvilleballet.com

• Oct. 19 - 21: The Sleeping Beauty • Dec. 9 - 23: Nashville’s Nutcracker • Feb. 15 - 17, 2013: Attitude • Feb. 16, 2013: The Singing Tortoise • April 26 - 28, 2013: Romeo and Juliet • May 11 - 19, 2013: Senoritas y Toros (at ballet studio) • May 16 - 18, 2013: Macbeth

Ross Brooks, R. Alex Murray, Peter Vann and Brooke Bryant in a previous Nashville Children’s Theatre production of Go, Dog. Go! The theater reprises the show April 11 - May 19, 2013.

Nashville Children’s Theatre • 254-9103 nashvillechildrenstheatre.com

• Sept. 13 - Oct. 7: Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure • Nov. 1 - Dec. 23: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown • Jan. 24 - Feb. 10, 2013: Don’t Tell Me I Can’t Fly • Feb. 28 - March 24, 2013: The Wind in the Willows • April 11 - May 19, 2013: Go, Dog. Go!

Nashville Opera at TPAC • 244-4878 nashvilleopera.org

• Oct. 11 and 13: Madame Butterfly • Nov. 9 - 11: The Difficulty of Crossing a Field (at opera ctr) • Jan. 25, 27 and 29, 2013: Cinderella • April 11 and 13, 2013: The Magic Flute

Nashville Symphony’s Pied Piper Series 687-6400 nashvillesymphony.org For classical, pops and jazz series performances, visit the website.

• Oct. 27: Halloween in the Wild West • Dec. 22: A Spirit for the Holidays • Feb. 16, 2013: Beethoven Lives Upstairs • April 13, 2013: Under the Sea

Nashville Shakespeare Festival nashvilleshakes.org

• Jan. 10 - 27, 2013: Macbeth • Aug. 15 - Sept. 15, 2013: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

The Steeple Players • 826-6037 steepleplayers.org

• Sept. 20 - Oct. 7: Alice in Wonderland • Nov. 29 - Dec. 16: Miracle on 34th Street • Feb. 14 - March 3, 2013: The Music Man • April 11 - 21: The Foreigner • May 30 - June 16: Hairspray

Street Theatre Company • 554-7414 streettheatrecompany.org

• Sept. 7 - 30: Caroline, or Change • Oct. 12 - 28: The Desperate Hours • Nov. 14 - 18: Miss Saigon in Concert • Feb. 1 - 9, 2013: Love Letters • Feb. 20 - 24, 2013: Cats in Concert • March 29 - April 14, 2013: Baby • May 10 - 26, 2013: Spring Awakening • June 14 - 30, 2013: The Colored Museum

Studio Tenn Theatre Company at The Franklin Theatre studiotenn.com • Sept. 20 - Oct. 7: Smokey Joe’s Cafe • Opens Oct. 18: Twelve Angry Men • Opens Dec. 6: A Christmas Carol • Opens Feb. 21, 2013: Big River • Opens May 16, 2013: My Fair Lady

Tennessee Repertory Theatre at TPAC • 244-4878 tennesseerep.org • Oct. 13 - Nov. 3: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde • Dec. 1 - 22: A Christmas Story • Feb. 16 - March 9, 2013: Cabaret • April 20 - May 4, 2013: Time Stands Still

Towne Centre Theatre • 221-1174 townecentretheatre.com

• Sept. 28 - Oct. 20: The Last Night of Ballyhoo • Nov. 30 - Dec. 22: Scrooge: The Musical • Feb. 1 - 16, 2013: The Taming of the Shrew • April 5 - 27, 2013: Sweet Charity • June 7 - 29, 2013: The Wizard of Oz • July 26 - Aug. 10, 2013: God’s Favorite • Sept. 6 - 28, 2013: The Importance of Being Earnest

TPAC’s Broadway Series • 782-4040 tpac.org

• Oct. 23 - 28: Anything Goes • Nov. 13 - 18: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas • Jan. 22 - 27: Catch Me if You Can • Feb. 19 - 24: Traces • March 1 - 3: Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan • March 5 - 7: American Idiot • March 19 - 24: Flashdance • April 19 - 20: Traces • May 7 - June 2: The Lion King

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Pull-Tight Players • 791-5007 pull-tight.com

• Oct. 5 - 20: The Cemetery Club • Nov. 30 - Dec. 15: It’s a Wonderful Life • Jan. 25 - Feb. 9, 2013: Dial M for Murder • March 22 - April 20: Little Shop of Horrors • May 31 - June 15: Beau Jest

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Adventure Science Center & Sudekum Planetarium

800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 12:30 - 5:30 p.m.; $12 adults, $10 ages 3 - 12, free for ages 2 and younger; Planetarium tickets are extra; 862-5160 or adventuresci.com.

• Good for You! Healthy Fun on the Run is on display Oct. 1 - Jan. 21, 2013 • Mazes opens May 2013

Belle Meade Plantation 5025 Harding Road, Nashville; Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (final tour at 4 p.m.); $16 adults, $10 ages 13 - 18, $8 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 356-0501 or bellemeadeplantation.com.

Belmont Mansion 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 1 - 4 p.m.; $10 adults, $3 ages 6 12; 460-5459 or belmontmansion.com.

Cannonsburgh Village 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro;

Tue - Sat 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 1 - 4 p.m. (village is closed December - April); self-guided tours are free, guided tours for large groups only are $2.50 adults, $1.50 ages 6 - 12; 8900355.

• Third Friday Outdoor Concerts take place April October

Carnton Plantation 1345 Carnton Lane, Franklin; Mon

- Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m.; $15 adults, $8 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 794-0903 or carnton.org.

• Blue and Gray Days take place Nov. 2 - 3.

• Hands On History events for ages 5 - 10 take place on select Saturdays each month

Carter House 1140 Columbia Ave., Franklin; Mon - Sat 9

a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun 12 - 5 p.m.; $15 adults, $8 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 791-1861 or thecarterhouse.org.

• Blue and Gray Days take place Nov. 2 - 3.

• Hands On History events for ages 5 - 10 take place on select Saturdays each month

Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; Tue - Sat 9:30 am. - 4:30

p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; $12 adults, $5 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger; 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

• Cheekwood Harvest takes place Sept. 22 - Oct. 31 • El Dia de los Meurtos takes place Saturday, Oct. 27 • Holiday at Cheekwood runs Nov. 23 - Dec. 30 • Scarecrows and Pumpkins is on display Sept. 22 - Oct. 31 • Trains! Encore is on display Sept. 22 - Dec. 30

City of Lebanon Museum and History Center 200

Castle Heights Ave. N., Lebanon; Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; free admission; 443-2839.

Cooter’s Place 2613 McGavock Pike, Nashville; Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; free admission; 872-8358 or cootersplace.com.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $20 adults, $12 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger; 416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.com.

• The Bakersfield Sound: Buck Owens, Merle Haggard and California Country is on display through Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 • Patsy Cline: Crazy for Loving You is on display through Monday, June 10, 2013 • Taylor Swift: Speak Now — Treasures From the World Tour is on display through Sunday, Nov. 4.

Cragfont 200 Cragfont Road, Castalian Springs; Tue - Sat

10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m. April 15 - Nov. 1 (by appointment Nov. 2 - April 14); $5 adults, $4 ages 6 - 12, $3 ages 5 and younger; 452-7070 or cragfont.com.

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring 502 S.E. Broad

St., Murfreesboro; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; $6 ages 2 and older; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.

• Wetlands in Focus is on display Sept. 20 - Jan. 6, 2013.

• Good for You is on display Feb. 2 - May 5, 2013 • Animal Secrets is on display May 25 - Sept. 8, 2013

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a.m. - 4 p.m.; $15 adults, $10 ages 3 - 12, free ages 2 and younger; 833-1534 or nashvillezoo.org.

Oaklands Museum 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro; Tue - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 1 - 4 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 6 17, free ages 5 and younger; 893-0022 or oaklandsmuseum. org.

• Days of Washing, Churning and Learning take place every May and September Rippavilla Plantation 5700 Main St., Spring Hill; Mon - Sat 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sun 1 - 4:30 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 6 - 12; 931-486-9037 or rippavilla.org.

Rock Castle 139 Rock Castle Lane, Hendersonville; Tue -

Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; $7 adults, $5 ages 6 - 12; 824-0502 or historicrockcastle.com.

• Daniel Smith Colonial Days take place every September

Sam Davis Home 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna; September - May hours are Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 1 - 4 p.m.; June - August hours are Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; $8.50 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12; 459-2341 or samdavishome.org.

Fontanel Mansion & Farm 4225 Whites Creek Pike,

Stones River National Battlefield Museum 3501 Old

Fort Negley Visitors Center 1100 Fort Negley Blvd.,

Sumner County Museum 183 W. Main St., Gallatin; Open April - October Wed - Sat 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sun 1 4:30 p.m.; $3 adults, $1 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 451-3738 or sumnercountymuseum.org.

Nashville; daily 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $22 adults, $12 ages 6 - 15, free ages 5 and younger; 724-1600 or fontanelmansion.com.

Nashville; Open June - August Tue - Thu 12 - 4 p.m., Fri - Sat 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and by appointment; free admission; 862-8470 or nashville.gov/parks.

Frist Center for the Visual Arts 919 Broadway,

Nashville; Mon - Wed and Sat 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Thu - Fri 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; $10 adults, free ages 18 and younger; 244-3340 or fristcenter.org.

• Brian Alfred: It’s Already the End of the World is on display Sept. 21 - Jan. 13, 2013 • Carrie Mae Weems: Three Decades of Photography and Video is on display Sept. 21 - Jan. 13, 2013 • German Expressionism from the Detroit Institute of Arts is on display Oct. 19 - Feb. 10, 2013

The Hermitage 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; daily 9 a.m. 5 p.m.; $19 adults, $14 ages 13 - 18, $8 ages 6 - 12; 889-2941 or thehermitage.com.

• Sundays Live! take place on select Sundays, June September

Lane Motor Museum 702 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville; Thu - Mon 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $7 adults, $2 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger; 742-7445 or lanemotormuseum.org.

Mansker’s Station 705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville;

Open March through the first weekend of December, Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; $8 adults, $6 ages 6 - 12; 859-3678 or manskersstation.org.

Monthaven 1154 W. Main St., Hendersonville; Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; free admission; 822-0789 or hendersonvillearts. com.

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Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville; daily 9

Nashville Hwy., Murfreesboro; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; free admission; 893-9501 or nps.gov/stri.

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Tennessee Agricultural Museum at Ellington Agricultural Center 440 Hogan Road, Nashville; Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 837-5197 or tnagmuseum.org.

• Historic Rural Life Festival takes place the first week of May • Summer Saturdays take place every Saturday in July

Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame and Museum 501

Broadway, Nashville; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $3 adults, $2 children; 242-4750 or tshf.net.

Tennessee State Museum 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; Tue - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; free admission; 741-2692 or tnmuseum.org.

Travellers Rest 636 Farrell Pkwy., Nashville; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sun 1 - 4:30 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 7 - 11, free ages 6 and younger; 832-8197 or travellersrestplantation.org.

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Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt blair.vanderbilt.edu/pre-college-adultprogram Includes the Blair Concert Choir for girls in grades 8 - 12; Blair Choristers for girls, grades 5 and up; Nashville Boychoir for grades 3 and up; Young Men’s Chorus; Young Singers of Blair for girls grades 3 and up and Preparatory Chorus for boys and girls grades 1 - 3.

Act Too Players acttooplayers.com Spring and fall musical theater and dance classes for kids of all ages. Coming up this fall are Grease, Anne of Green Gables and Legally Blonde. Performances take place at the Boiler Room Theatre.

Cool Springs Youth Orchestra coolspringsyouthorchestra.com A full youth orchestra for high school students.

Bravo Creative Arts Center • 599-5314 bravocreativeartscenter.com Full-scale musical productions for kids ages 8 - 17 throughout the year. Next up: Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Oct. 12 - 14.

Center for the Arts • 904-2787 boroarts.org Drama camps and classes for kids, plus youth productions throughout the year for ages 18 and younger.

Center Stage Productions 221-1173 or 371-8086 janwilliamsmusic.com townecentretheatre.com Center Stage Productions is a joint effort between the Jan Williams School of Music and Theatre and Towne Centre Theatre offering musical theater classes and performance opportunities for ages 4 and older. The next production, Suessical the Musical, takes place Jan. 11 - 12, 2013.

Kids on Stage • 599-KIDS kidsonstagetn.com Since 1996, Kids on Stage has offered a summer academy of performing arts for kids. Classes are taught by professional songwriters, producers, photographers, actors, dancers and teaching artists.

Metro Parks Theater Department • 862-8439 nashville.gov/parks A variety of theater classes and public performances take place throughout the year for ages 7 - 17 at the Centennial Arts Activity Center.

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A local girl performs in an Act Too Players’ production of Les Miserables.

Nashville Children’s Theatre • 254-9103 nashvillechildrenstheatre.org Weekly drama classes for ages 3 - 18 in addition to fall/spring break camps and classes designed for children 8 and older with autism spectrum disorders.

Street Theatre Company • 554-7414 streettheatrecompany.org Acting classes for ages 5 and older.

Star Bright Players • 790-5719, ext. 30 wcparksandrec.com/programs/childrenstheatre Williamson County Parks and Recreation sponsors this award-winning children’s theater group for ages 7 - 17.

Sunshine Players at The Theatre at Patterson Park • 893-7439, ext. 33 murfreesborotn.gov/parks The Sunshine Players are part of the Cultural Arts Division of Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation, offering theatrical training and performance opportunities throughout the year for ages 4 - 17.

Curb Youth Symphony (CYS)/ Nashville Youth Orchestra Program http://blair.vanderbilt.edu/ensembles The Nashville Youth Orchestra Program (endowed by the Mike Curb Family Foundation and sponsored jointly by the Nashville Symphony and Blair School of Music) includes seven student orchestras at different levels of skill; the CYS is the most advanced. Open by audition to students in grades 3 - 12, auditions are held in August.

Murfreesboro Youth Orchestra

myorchestra.org The Murfreesboro Youth Orchestra is a full orchestra for kids in grades 12 and below; a Preparatory Strings Orchestra and Youth Jazz Orchestra are also available.

Music City Youth Orchestra musiccityyo.org Two string orchestras and a chamber music program for grades 5 - 12.

Nashville Children’s Choir http://campus.belmont.edu/music/ncc A citywide children’s choir for boys and girls ages 8 - 14.

Williamson County Youth Orchestra williamsoncountyyouthorchestra.org The Junior Orchestra is strings only for grades 5 - 8, while the Youth Orchestra for grades 9 - 12 is comprehensive of all instruments. A Beginner Reading Orchestra for grades 3 - 6 is strings only.

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Cheekwood's annual Spring Art Hop offers kids of all ages several hands-on art-making activities withManual an Easter egg hunt.- 2013 Mark your calendar for March 30, 2013.

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A new season of musicals kicks off this month when TPAC's Broadway Series returns with Anything Goes starting Tuesday, Oct. 23. Get tickets at 782-4040 or tpac.org ...

Get ready for lots of family fun during one of Nashville's premier fall festivals, Music & Molasses, at the Ellington Agricultural Center Oct. 19 - 20. The event is bountiful with children's activities. Call 837-5197 or visit tnagmuseum.org.

Events this month may be light, but a lot of fun awaits at Bridgestone Arena when the Nashville Predators play five home games on Jan. 8, 12, 15, 19 and 21, so get on board the Smashville Express! Call 7707825 or visit predators.nhl.com.

Swing into spring with the Nashville Sounds at Greer Stadium.

The first home game takes place Friday, April 14; 72 home games in total occur through August. Visit nashvillesounds.com.

Celebrate America’s independence in downtown Nashville during the Music City July 4th Spectacular: Let Freedom Sing extravaganza which includes a Family Fun Zone, live music, fireworks and more. Visit musiccityjuly4th. com ... Cut a rug with your little ones every Saturday during Metro Parks' Big Band Dances. Enjoy live music under the event shelter along with a free dance lesson. Call 8628400 or visit nashville.gov/parks.

november 2012 Celebrate the holiday season during A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland. The festivities begin Friday, Nov. 16 and run through the end of the year. The Rockettes bring new elements to their popular Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Kids are sure to enjoy the ICE! exhibit featuring Shrek the Halls, along with visits with Santa.

There are several more attractions during the celebration. Find them all at christmasatgaylordopryland.com.

december 2012 Stroll the streets of downtown Franklin travelling back 150 years during the 27th annual Dickens of a Christmas celebration Dec. 8 - 9.

Interact with characters from Charles Dickens' stories, browse and shop at a holiday arts and crafts bazaar, take a horse-drawn carriage ride, enjoy street musicians and dancers, and more. Visit historicfranklin.com.

february 2013 Connecting children with classical music is awesome, and on Saturday, Feb. 16, take them to the Schermerhorn Symphony Center for the Nashville Symphony's Pied Piper installment, Beethoven Lives Upstairs. The show features stage troupe Classical Kids Live, and young audience members will get a peak into the life of the Viennese composer as viewed through the eyes of a young boy. Get tickets at 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

march 2013 Sixty-year-old Olympic champion Cathy Rigby soars into TPAC for a kid-favorite musical, Peter Pan .

It's a limited engagement, March 1 - 3. Get tickets at 782-4040 or tpac. org. Easter is Sunday, March 31, and you and the kids can get hopping over to Cheekwood for its SPRING ART HOP on Saturday, March 30.

Take in the spring air while enjoying egg hunts, art activities, face painting and more. Call 356-8000 or visit cheekwood.org.

may 2013 Gear up for medieval fun during the annual TennesSee Rennaisance Festival every Saturday and Sunday this month (and Memorial Day Monday). Visit tnrenfest.com ... Get crafty with your kids during the 42nd Annual TACA Craft Fair, May 3 - 5, at Centennial Park.

The fair features more than 150 artisans from across the state showing and selling their handiwork. Little ones can explore their creativity in the children's tent where they'll find hands-on activities galore. Learn more at tenneseecrafts.org.

june 2013 Your family can get countrified during the 42nd Annual CMA Music Festival, June 6 - 9. Enjoy four days of live music, artists meet and greets and the huge, free Family Zone featuring kids' activities. Get tickets at cmaworld.com/cma-music-festival/ ... Regal's summer movie express starts this month and runs through the beginning of August.

Every Tuesday and Thursday, take in a G- or PG-rated kid-friendly flick for only $1. Get movie listings at regmovies.com.

august 2013 It's county fair month, and the grand daddy of them all is the Wilson County Fair taking place Aug. 16 - 24. Visit wilsoncountyfair.net ...

No matter whether you call it a fruit or a veggie, The Tomato Art Fest is a fun-filled day celebrating all-things tomato through art, live music, recipe contests, a parade, children's activities and more. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Aug. 10. Call 226-2070 or visit tomatoartfest.com.

september 2013 Hop aboard a choo-choo during the annual Day Out with Thomas event at the Tennessee Central Railway Museum on the first two weekends of September. Call 2449001 or visit tcry.org ... Take a spin on thrill rides, visit animal exhibits, participate in children's activities and more during the Tennessee State Fair; 2013 dates are TBD. Log on to tnstatefair.org.

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Drexel Preparatory Academy • 724-1670 drexelpreparatoryacademy.org 4481 Jackson Road, Whites Creek Serving children in grades K - 5, the school has 240 spaces and incorporates a service learning model into its curriculum among other innovations.

East End Preparatory School • 630-7470 eastendprep.org 1460 McGavock Pike, Nashville This public charter school is an educational outreach of the Martha O’Bryan Center.

Nashville Prep • 921-8440 nashvilleprep.org 330 10th Ave., N., Nashville A college-preparatory public charter school for children in grades 5 - 12.

New Vision Academy • 360-1115 newvisionacademytn.org 297 Plus Park Blvd., Nashville A charter school serving at-risk students in grades 5 - 8.

Smithson Craighead Academy (SCA) smithsoncraighead.net K - 4: 3307 Brick Church Pike, Nashville • 228-9886 5 - 8: 730 Neely’s Bend Road, Madison • 868-0882 SCA’s mission is to provide children at risk of school failure with a strong foundation in basic skills and positive behavior skills.

Tennessee Homeschool Information Site tnhomeed.com An independent clearing house and network of home education info for Tennesseans.

Tennessee Home Education Association homeschooling-tennessee.org Offers statewide network of information and support.

magnet schools Davidson County Carter Lawrence Math/Science Magnet • 291-7333 carterlawrences.mnps.org 1118 12th Ave. S., Nashville 37203 Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS); grades PreK - 4

>>education options

KIPP Academy Nashville • 226-4484 kippacademynashville.org 123 Douglas Ave., Nashville A college preparatory public charter middle school — primarily for students from educationally under served communities — for grades 5 - 8. Accepts enrollment requests from October - January; students admitted via lottery.

Knowledge Academy knowledgeacademies.org • 810-8370 5380 Hickory Hollow Pkwy., Ste. B, Antioch This new public charter school (opened August 2012) is for students in grades 5 - 8.

LEAD Academy leadacademy.org 1704 Heiman St., Nashville • 327-5422 1015 Davidson Drive, Nashville • 352-1253 This public charter school operates on two campuses serving 380 students in grades 5 - 11, following the expeditionary learning model.

Liberty Collegiate Academy • 767-9249 libertycollegiateacademy.org 217 South 10th St., Nashville Serving students in grades 5 - 12, the mission of Liberty Collegiate is to prepare all students to succeed in and graduate from the college of their choice.

STEM Academy • 823-2134 stemprepacademy.org 3748 Nolensville Pike, Nashville Nashville’s newest public charter school offers a fully integrated STEM-based curriculum to students in grades 5 - 8.

homeschool Home Education Association of Rutherford County (HEART) • rutherfordheart.com A supplemental, Christian-based organization that provides support and community for home-education families in Rutherford and surrounding counties.

Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA) • mthea.org Part of the Tennessee Home Education Association, MTHEA provides support for homeschool families by nurturing, educating and motivating them.

Tennessee Department of Education tennessee.gov/education/homeschool Houses Tennessee’s homeschooling laws and requirements.

Hattie Cotton STEM Magnet • 262-6981 hattiecottones.mnps.org 1033 West Greenwood Ave., Nashville 37206 MNPS; grades PreK - 4 Hull-Jackson Montessori Magnet • 291-6601 hulljacksones.mnps.org 1015 Kellow St., Nashville 37208 MNPS; grades PS - 4 Jones Paideia Magnet • 291-6382 jonespaideiaes.mnps.org 1800 Ninth Ave. N., Nashville 37208 MNPS; grades K - 4 Robert Churchwell Museum Magnet • 687-4024 robertchurchwelles.mnps.org 1625 Dr. D.B. Todd, Jr. Blvd., Nashville 37208 MNPS; grades PreK - 4 Bailey STEM Magnet • 262-6670 baileyms.mnps.org 2000 Greenwood Ave., Nashville 37206 MNPS; grades 5 - 8

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Isaiah T. Creswell Middle Arts • 291-6515 creswellms.mnps.org 3500 John Mallette Drive, Nashville 37218 MNPS; grades 5 - 8 East Nashville Magnet • 262-6947 eastnashvillemagnet.mnps.org 110 Gallatin Road, Nashville 37206 MNPS; Grades 5 - 12 Head Middle Magnet • 329-8160 headmagnetms.mnps.org 1830 Jo Johnston Ave., Nashville 37203 MNPS; Grades 5 - 8 John Early Museum Magnet • 291-6369 johnearlyms.mnps.org 1000 Cass St., Nashville 37208 MNPS; Grades 5 - 8 Meigs Middle Magnet • 271-3222 meigsmagnetms.mnps.org 713 Ramsey St., Nashville 37206 MNPS; Grades 5 - 8 Rose Park Middle Math/Science • 291-6405 roseparkmagnetms.mnps.org 1025 9th Ave. S., Nashville 37203 MNPS; Grades 5 - 8 Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet • 291-6300 humefogghs.mnps.org 700 Broadway, Nashville 37203 MNPS; Grades 9 - 12 Martin Luther King, Jr. Magnet High School 329-8400; mlkmagnet.mnps.org 613 17th Ave. N., Nashville 37203 MNPS; Grades 7 - 12 Pearl-Cohn High Magnet School 329-8150 • pearlcohnhs.mnps.org 904 26th Ave. N., Nashville 37208 MNPS; grades 9 - 12 Stratford STEM Magnet • 242-6730 stratfordhs.mnps.org 1800 Stratford Ave., Nashville MNPS; grades 9 - 12

Rutherford County Central Magnet School 904-6789 • central.rcs.k12.tn.us 701 East Main St., Murfreesboro 37130 Rutherford County Schools; grades 6 - 12 The Discovery School 895-4973 cityschools.net/discovery/home/welcome 1807 Greenland Drive, Murfreesboro 37130 Murfreesboro City Schools; grades K - 6 McFadden School of Excellence 893-7251 • mes.rcs.k12.tn.us 221 Bridge Ave., Murfreesboro 37129 Rutherford County Schools; grades K - 5

Sumner County Merrol Hyde Magnet School 264-6543 • http://mhm.sumnerschools.org 128 Township Drive, Hendersonville 37075 Sumner County Schools; grades K - 12

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What to know about our public schools.

Davidson County

Williamson County

Rutherford County

Williamson County Schools (WCS) 472-4000 • wcs.edu 1320 W. Main St., Ste. 202, Franklin WCS is a K - 12 district with 41 schools serving approximately 32,000 students. A PreK program exists at six elementary schools, and there are before- and/or after-school child care programs at all elementary schools. During the past five years, the district has grown by an average of 963 students each year. All of Williamson’s high schools offer Advanced Placement programs with 27 different courses available.

Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) 259-8400 • mnps.org 2601 Bransford Ave., Nashville MNPS is the 46th largest school district in the country with more than 72,000 students enrolled in neighborhood schools, enhanced option, design center, professional development and magnet schools. In addition to K - 12, MNPS also provides many PreK classes as well as speciality high schools to help overaged students complete requirements for a high school diploma.

Murfreesboro City School District 893-2313 • cityschools.net 2552 S. Church St., Murfreesboro Twelve schools, including one preschool, comprise the Murfreesboro City School District, serving 7,723 children. Bradley Academy and Discovery School at Reeves Rogers were named “Reward Schools” as one of the Tennessee Top Schools for Achievement and Growth.

Rutherford County School District 893-5812 • rcs.k12.tn.us 2240 Southpark Drive, Murfreesboro With the vision "to provide students with the knowledge and skills to become citizens who can adapt to meet the challenges of tomorrow," the Rutherford County School District oversees 45 elementary, middle and high schools and adding Stewarts Creek High School, which opens August 2013. Six Rutherford County schools were named “Reward Schools” by the Tennessee Department of Education, which means they scored in the top 5 percent in either achievement or the top 5 percent in growth in student gains.

Sumner County

Sumner County School District 451-5200 • sumnerschools.org 695 E. Main St., Gallatin The district serves more than 27,000 students in 46 schools. In regard to Adequate Yearly Progress, 43 percent of Sumner County students scored proficient and advanced in math and 62 percent proficient and advanced in reading.

Franklin Special School District (FSSD) 794-6624 • fssd.org 507 New Hwy. 96 W., Franklin The Franklin Special School District is a K - 8 school system educating approximately 3,850 students. Seven schools make up the district, including four elementary schools, one intermediate school, one middle school and one K - 8 school. The district meets and/or exceeds the state’s teacher-student ratio requirements, and it received all As in student achievement on the 2011 State Report Card.

Wilson County

Lebanon Special School District (LSSD) 449-6060 • lssd.org 701 Coles Ferry Pike, Lebanon One of 13 special school districts in the state of Tennessee, LSSD is comprised of six schools: Byars Dowdy, Coles Ferry and Sam Houston for grades K - 4; Castle Heights Upper Elementary School for grades 5 - 6; and Walter J. Baird Middle School and Winfree Bryant Middle School for grades 7 - 8. The district’s mission is “committed to a community of excellence.”

Wilson County School District 444-3282 • wcschools.com 351 Stumpy Lane, Lebanon The Wilson County School District educates approximately 15,750 students from PreK to adults. The district includes 12 elementary schools, two middle schools, four high schools, one adult high school, one alternative school and an adult basic education program. In order to better serve its students, the district has lowered its pupil-teacher ratios, increased the number of teaching assistants and brought on board reading and math coaches.

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A support group for mothers of alternative parenting choices.

Middle Tennessee Dads’ Group meetup.com/NashDads/ • 553-2330 daniel.phibbs@comcast.net

Food Allergy Moms foodallergymoms.webs.com A group for moms and children in Rutherford County who deal with food allergies.

brentwoodmomsclub@yahoo.com

Holistic Families Group • 812-8300

Mt. Juliet/Lebanon

Stay-at-home dads and others meet every Tuesday with their children for playtime and more.

Alternamamas • 416-0687

family groups

Group for moms interested in natural health. Meets the third Monday each month from 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Adoptive Family Play Group • 898-0803

The Housewives & Babes of Williamson County http://sahm.meetup.com/2727

Heaven Sent Children’s adoptive family play group for children of all ages that meets once a quarter in Murfreesboro. Dates and times vary.

MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support) momsclub.org Bellevue - North • 662-0943 bellevuemoms.org

Brentwood Franklin

momsfranklinse@gmail.com

Hendersonville • 448-5353

hendersonvillemomsclub@yahoo.com mtjulietmomsclub.org

Spring Hill

momsclubofspringhill@gmail.com

Stay-at-home mothers offering play dates and other activities.

A playgroup for moms and housewives to meet with neighbors, enjoy moms’ nights out and more.

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Attachment Parenting International • 828-9115 attachmentparenting.org

Nashville and Mt. Juliet chapters meet once a month for discussion and play dates.

Mommy Connections • 289-3089 mommyconnections.ca/murfreesboro

Murfreesboro group for moms and dads aimed at connecting expectant families with other expectant families and offers pre- and post-natal classes as well as a Toddler Connection.

Scandinavian Families in Nashville • 500-0727 Tove Wright-Gunnarson tovegunnarson@gmail.com

Swedish-American families meet, celebrate traditions and encourage the Swedish language with their children.

Mocha Moms of Nashville mochamoms.org

nashvillemochamoms@yahoo.com Support group for stay-at-home mothers of color. Offers moms' nights out, support meetings, play dates and more.

Mom Builders • 972-9969

Fourth Monday each month meetings for moms to find encouragement and make new friends. Child care provided.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) mops.org Franklin • 794-5488 Gallatin • 268-2109 Hendersonville • 824-6154 Mt. Juliet • 758-7238 Nashville • 298-4422/826-1355 Nolensville • 426-1706 Old Hickory • 883-1856 White House • 672-3752

Moms with children from birth through kindergarten meet for fun, friendship, learning, discussions and crafts.

Rutherford County (TN) Area Moms cafemom.com/group/116415

Moms in Rutherford County can meet up to make new friends, set up playdates and more. (please turn the page)

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>>parent support multiples Parents of Twins and Triplets Organization (POTATO) nashpotato.org

Offers support for multiple births through an exchange of ideas, experiences, resources and other information.

Murfreesboro Parents of Multiples • 424-5415 Support for parents who have or who are expecting multiples.

Heaven Sent Children, Inc. • 898-0803 heavensentchildren.com

Adoption services including workshops, a monthly support group and family play dates.

Meritan • 800-487-5207 meritan.org

A social service agency focusing on medically fragile and therapeutic children. Adoption and foster care options also available.

Miriam’s Promise • 292-3500 miriamspromise.org

resources

Special needs, domestic and international adoption services, as well as free pregnancy counseling.

adoption/foster care

Moms ALIVE (Adoptive Life Is Very Exciting) sites.google.com/site/tnmomsalive momsalive@yahoo.com

AGAPE • 781-3000 agapenashville.org

Offers adoption and foster care services.

America World Adoption Association 800-429-3369 • awaa.org

An international adoption agency uniting orphans with families.

The Adoption Place Inc. • 365-7020 adoptionplace@aol.com

Licensed child placement agency that performs home studies for domestic and international adoptions.

Bethany Christian Services • 242-0909 bethany.org

Specializes in adoption, pregnancy and family counseling.

Camelot Care Centers • 370-4228 thecamelotdifference.com

Provides therapeutic foster care and adoption services for children with special needs.

Caring Choices of Catholic Charities 352-3087 • cctenn.org

Free pregnancy counseling, home studies, and domestic and international adoption services.

Children’s Hope International • 888-899-2349 childrenshope.net

A licensed, not-for-profit adoption and humanitarian agency including China, Columbia, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine and Vietnam.

Department of Children’s Services 877-DCS-KIDS • state.tn.us/youth

Adoption and foster care services for children in state custody.

Families with Children from China fccmidtn.org

Hosts events and offers resources to families that have adopted from China.

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A support group for adoptive moms, mothers waiting to adopt and those considering it.

Omni Visions, Inc. • 726-3603 omnivisions.com

Foster care, adoption and natural family support.

Robertson County Foster Families and Friends Association • 828-4768

Child Care Resource & Referral tnccrr.org Mid-Cumberland • 931-648-3695 Upper-Cumberland • 888-621-5753

Parenting and education resources and information for finding quality child care.

Department of Human Services (DHS) state.tn.us/humanserv Davidson • 532-4000 Rutherford • 848-5153 Sumner • 451-5814 Williamson • 790-5500 Wilson • 443-2746

Provides child care licensing and assistance.

new parents Breastfeeding Support • 880-2185

Metro Nashville's public health department/WIC program for breast-feeding moms.

Family and Children's Services • 320-0591 fcsnashville.org

Community-based programs offering individual and group counseling for families in need.

La Leche League Davidson/Greater Nashville • 353-9596 Williamson • 472-1885/834-3287 Hermitage • 883-6823 lalecheleague.org

Support and information for breast-feeding mothers.

Nashville Attachment Parenting • 828-9115 attachmentparenting.org

Monthly meetings for foster, adoptive and friends of children in state custody.

Strengthening family attachment through education, support, advocacy and research.

Small World Adoption Programs • 754-6540 swa.net

New Mother's Helper • 384-2331

Domestic and international adoption services as well as birth mother counseling.

Williamson County Foster Care Association wcfca@comcast.net Foster and adoptive families helping to meet the needs of foster children in the greater Williamson County area.

Youth Villages • 250-7200 youthvillages.org

A non-profit organization providing foster care and adoption services.

child care Find child-care listings in the Who, What & Where Pages starting on page 31.

Child Care Aware • 800-424-2246 childcareaware.org

Free assistance and info for parents seeking a qualified child-care provider.

Support for new moms and their families.

Parents Reaching Out • 646-1796 parentsreachingout-tn.org

Support for new parents enduring high-risk pregnancies and/or infants in intensive care.

Tennesee's Early Intervention Services (TEIS) • 800-852-7157 tn.gov/education/teis

A voluntary educational program for families with children birth through 2 years with disabilities or developmental delays.

special needs Ables Recreation Association • 220-9161 ablesinc.org

Recreation, sports and field trips for ages 4 and older with special needs.

ABLE Youth, Inc. • 973-5372 ableyouth.org

Focusing on independence in all activities of daily living through the introduction of wheelchair sports and recreation for ages 3 through high school age.

The Arc of Tennessee • 248-5878 thearctn.org Davidson County • 321-5699 arcdc.org Williamson County • 790-5815 disabilitywilliamson.org

Provides direct services for persons with intellectual disabilities in the areas of advocacy, independent support, respite care and family support.

Angel Heart Farms • 566-4976 angelheartfarm.net

Therapeutic riding for children enduring chronic illnesses.

Austism Foundation of Tennessee • 376-0034 autismfoundationoftennessee.org

Offers ABA, speech and language therapy, social skills groups, IEP advocacy and pre-school readiness groups.

Autism Society of Middle Tenn. • 385-2077 tnautism.org

Workshops, orientations, annual conferences, support groups, resource referrals, phone support, educational and legislative advocacy.

The Brown Center for Autism • 385-7994 thebrowncenter.org

In-house family counseling services, assessment and diagnostic services, social skills training and therapies.

Buddy Break Hendersonville • 447-1323 Mt. Juliet • 758-7779

Monthly respite program for special needs families.

Caden’s Kickin’ Buddies, Inc. • 893-4567 coxfamilyma.com

A no-cost organization allowing ages 3 and older with special needs to participate in martial arts.

Challenged Athletes Playing Equally (CAPE) • 238-7372 capetn.org

Provides non-competitive sports and activities for children of special needs.

Disability Law & Advocacy Center • 298-1080 dlactn.org Advocacy system and client assistance program ensuring individual rights.

Easter Seals Pediatric Rehabilitation Program Nashville • 292-6640 eastersealstn.com

Offers summer camps and year round respite for children 6 years and older.

Family Voices of Tennessee • 888-643-7811 tndisability.org/familyvoices

A family-centered agency that helps children with special needs and their families.

First Steps • 690-3091 firststepsnashville.org

Educates and cares for children with special needs and medical needs alongside their typically developing peers.

Full Circle Therapy • 545-4271 fullcircletherapy.org

Provides horseback and suit therapy for ages 2 and older with severe physical and sensory disabilities.

High Hopes Preschool and Pediatric Therapy Clinic • 661-5437 highhopesnash.org Year-round preschool for ages 6 weeks PreK. Outpatient clinic offers various therapies for ages birth - 21 years.

Junior League Family Resource Center • 936-2558 vanderbiltchildrens.com/frc

Provides information to help families understand a child’s medical condition or disability.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation • 383-6781 jdrf.org/midtennessee

Connects parents of children with juvenile diabetes.

KidLink Treatment Services • 800-726-4032 kidlinktreatmentservices.com

Specialized development of IEPs for children with autism, ADD, ADHD, emotional disorders and learning disabilities.

March of Dimes Tennessee Chapter • 399-3200 marchofdimes.com/tennessee

Support for families of premature babies.

Muscular Dystrophy Association • 832-5005 mda.org

Support group for families with a neuromuscular disease.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) • 361-6608 namitn.org

A grassroots self-help organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with mental illnesses.

Postpartum Support International (PSI) • 800-944-4PPD (4773) postpartum.net

Promotes awareness, prevention and treatment of maternal mental health issues related to childbearing worldwide.

Project HELP • 898-2458 mtsu.edu/projecthelp

Early intervention for ages birth to 3 years who have disabilities or developmental delays.

Prospect Child Development • 444-0597 prospectinc.com

Early intervention program for families with children ages birth to 3 years with developmental delays in the Wilson County area.

Regional Intervention Program (RIP) Franklin • 849-5236 Gallatin • 451-9618 Murfreesboro • 890-4622 Nashville • 963-1177 ripnetwork.org

Program for families with preschoolers who are having difficulties in behavior and/or development.

Saddle Up! • 794-1150 saddleupnashville.org

Recreational therapeutic horseback riding program for children ages 4 - 18 with disabilities.

Southern STARRS • 453-2592 southernstarrs.org

A therapeutic horseback riding organization in Lebanon.

Special Kids • 890-1003 specialkids-tn.com

Provides day nursing and outpatient rehabilitation for children with special needs.

Special Olympics of Tennessee • 329-1375 specialolympicstn.org

Sports training and competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Tennessee Disability Pathfinder • 640-4636 http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/pathfinder

A statewide clearinghouse of disability-related resources and multilingual helpline.

Tucker's House • 310-5224 tuckershouse.org

Provides resources to special needs families that help make their houses accessible and therapy friendly.

STEP, Inc. (Support & Training for Exceptional Parents) • 800-280-7837 tnstep.org

Provides training about special education rights to families of children with disabilities in Tennessee.

Tennessee Disability Pathfinder • 800-640-4636 familypathfinder.org

Statewide helpline providing information and referral for all ages and disabilities.

Tennesse’s Early Intervention System (TEIS) Please see listing under "New Parent Resources."

Tennessee Voices for Children • 269-7751 tnvoices.org

Support and info for families whose children have behavioral or emotional problems.

United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee 242-4091 • ucpnashville.org

Helps to advance the independence and productivity of people with all types of disabilities and provides support to caregivers.

Vanderbilt Kennedy Family Outreach Center • 822-8240 kc.vanderbilt.edu/kennedy/community/ famres.html

Helps families who have loved ones with disabilities find needed resources and services.

VSA Arts Tennessee • 826-5252 vsatn.org

Enriching the lives of people with disabilities through the arts. Offers camps, awards programs, exhibitions, training and resources.

WAVES • 794-7955 wavesinc.com

A United Way early intervention program for children from birth to age 3 with developmental delays in Williamson County.

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Fall Kids Fest October 2013 Murfreesboro

This is a free outdoor festival with fun carnival games and activities, children’s entertainers, over $5000 in prize giveaways and local exhibitors.

All About Kids

April 2013 - Rutherford Co.

This event is our chance to thank our readers and advertisers in Rutherford County and southern areas of Davidson County by giving them their own show. Over 50 vendors line the walkways, and we have a stage to feature live local performers, children’s entertainers, seminars and a fashion show.

The Baby Fair April 2013 Nashville

Catering to expectant women and mothers of young children, The Baby Fair provides the opportunity to reach young families at the time they are most receptive to new information about products and services to benefit their children. Parenting seminars are offered by experts from Baptist Hospital, and thousands of dollars in giveaways and vendor booths for specialty retailers keep this event at the top of the young Mom’s list.

Back to School Fair August 2013 Williamson Co.

This show offers something special and fun for back to school. We cater to every aspect of a child’s life including after-school programs, educational and financial needs, services and products. We offer a back-to-school fashion show, workshops and demonstrations, as well as thousands of dollars in door prizes.

TBA 2013 - Nashville

Taking place right at the beginning of the holiday shopping season, we give our vendors the opportunity to be in front of the largest crowd of any event. We present a talent contest, fashion show, dance exhibitions and product demonstrations.

INDEX TO CATEGORIES AND SECTIONS

Welcome to the Who, What & Where Pages A Paid Advertising Directory ARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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CAMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Local Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Residential Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 CHILD CARE SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Drop-In Child Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Nannies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Child Care & Preschoo l Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 DOMESTIC SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Pet Clean Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Enrichment/Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Educational/Homeschooling Resources . . . . 51 Fundraising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Parent Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Public Schools/Magnet Schools . . . . . . . . . 51

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FITNESS & SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Developmental Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Fitness Centers/Sports Complexes/ Trainers . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Counseling/Therapies/Support Groups .

Dentistry/Orthodontics . . . . . . . . . . .

Eye Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fertility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Internal Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Obstetrics/Gynecology . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pediatrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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MUSEUMS/GALLERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 NEW PARENT & MATERNITY SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Fetal Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 PARTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Away-From-Home Party Destinations . . . . . 62 Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 PETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 PHOTOGRAPHY/PORTRAITS . . . . . . . . . . 65 PRIVATE SCHOO LS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 RETAIL/SHOPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Baby Supplies and Products . . . . . . . . . . .

Malls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Swingsets/Play Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ARTS Art Education/Art Supplies Brushfire Pottery Studio 4004 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville brushfirepottery.com

385-5334

S EPS

Paint your own pottery. No appointment necessary unless bringing a group. Discounts for groups.

It's all good

in 0ur hood!

CHEEKWOOD EDUCATION DEPT. 353-9827 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville cheekwood.org Art classes available for adults, teens and youth, 2 years and older.

firstlight arts academy 202-6426 1710 Gen. George Patton Drive, Brentwood firstlightart.org Art instruction for enthusiastic kids, teens and adults. The curriculum takes artists from beginners through advanced and builds their skills and knowledge.

Frist Center for the Visual Arts 244-3340 919 Broadway, Nashville fristcenter.org Introduce children to the hands-on world of art through ArtQuest.

Dance Instruction Ann Carroll School 790-6468 of Dance 1121 Harpeth Industrial Ct., Ste. 500, Franklin anncarrollschoolofdance.com Voted #1 dance school 11 years running, offering ballet, tap, jazz, voice, acting and hip hop.

NOW ENROLLING * 615-824-7400 tap • ballet • jazz • hip hop • pointe • modern musical theatre • all boys hip hop SmarttStepsDance.com | 123 Stadium Drive, Hendersonville

Dance Academy 615-849-8263

www.danceacademydance.com

Ages 2 and Up.

Ballet, Pointe Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tumbling Lyrical AwArd winning Competition teAms

Come let your child try a class for FREE! 117 S Academy, Murfreesboro 32 The Family Manual 2012 - 2013

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All instructors are certified and active members of Chicago National Association of Dance Masters, Southern Association of Dance Masters and Tennessee Association of Dance.

896-3118

Ballet! Tap! Jazz! Pointe! Kindermusik! Professional instruction, beautiful facilities, dancers who love dancing, rave review performances, nurturing environment, memorable dance camps.

Picture your child... dancing HERE.

Offering excellent dance classes, taught by caring professionals, in Tap, Jazz Ballet, Pointe, Hip-Hop, Tumbling & Acrobatics, Mommy & Me, and more!

Give your child discipline, self-confidence & memories to last a lifetime.

Register online today!

7982 Coley Davis Road • (Bellevue Area) • 662-4819 DanceinBloom.com • Facebook.com/danceinbloom

Barfield School of Dance "Come back to an age of innocence... where dance is grace and beauty."

Dance Classes for Ages 15 mos. through Adult

The dance academy 117 S. Academy, Murfreesboro danceacademydance.com

849-8263

Ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, hip-hop, tumbling and lyrical for ages 2 and older.

dance in bloom 662-4819 7982-A Coley Davis Road, Nashville danceinbloom.com Bellevue’s own Dance in Bloom teaches proper dance technique in a fun and upbeat environment. We stress fundamentals, form and fun.

the dancer’s school 907-1155 2159 N. Thompson Lane, C-5, Murfreesboro Artistic Director: Jimmi Lou Tate.

Pretend through professional levels. Ballet, pointe, hip hop, modern, tap, jazz and Ladies Night Out classes.

Elite Dance & Fitness

Now Registering For 2011-2012 AGES 2 - ADULT TAP * JAZZ* BALLET HIP-HOP * LYRICAL ACROBATICS MUSICAL THEATRE

896-3118

2298 Barfield Road Murfreesboro www.barfieldschoolofdance.com Bonnie Nemeth, Artistic Director BFA in Teaching Dance

ballet • tap • jazz • pointe • creative dance • kindermusik

ADULT CLASSES: ZUMBA, BOOT CAMP & PILOXING

EliteDanceAndFitness.com * (615) 776-4202 7177 Nolensville Road, Suite B1 & B2

Brittain Plaza Shopping Ctr. behind Oscar’s Taco Shop

FRANKLIN SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS

COME JOIN ‘TWINKLE TOES’ THE BEST PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM AROUND.

NOW ENROLLING FOR FALLCLASSES BALLET, JAZZ, TAP, CONTEMPORARY, TUMBLING, HIP-HOP, ADULT JAZZ/TAP, AND

MUCH MORE!

Y O G A F O R A DULTS! DiamondAcademyDance.com * DiamondAcademyofDance@gmail.com 639 S. Mt. Juliet Rd. (Publix Shopping Center) 615.587.7903 A Paid Advertising Directory

Dance Ages 3 & Up, Drama Ages 6 & Up franklinschoolofperformingarts.com

(615) 377-9606

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Barfield School of Dance 2298 Barfield Road, Murfreesboro barfieldschoolofdance.com

Classes for Boys & Girls Ages 2 and up!

ARTS

GRACE, STRENGTH & CONFIDENCE FOUND HERE

WINNER

best dance school 13 years in a row age 3 to college www.anncarrollschoolofdance.com

790-6468

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diamond academy of dance 587-7903 639 S. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet diamondacademyofdance@gmail.com We are proud to be serving Mt. Juliet and surrounding areas. Dance instruction for ages 18 months to adult! We treat your child like the precious gems they are!

ELITE DANCE & FITNESS 776-4202 7177 Nolensville Road, Ste. B1, Nolensville elitedanceandfitness.com Tap, ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, musical theater and acrobatics for ages 2 to adult. Adult Zumba, piloxing and boot camp. Ask about our birthday parties!

Franklin school of performing arts 377-9606 1885 General George Patton Drive, Brentwood franklinschoolofperformingarts.com

615-391-5500 dancetheatretn.org

Dance education and acting classes for ages 3 to adult, including classical ballet, modern, jazz, tap, hip hop, creative movement and more. Classes designed to support all levels of interest.

school of Nashville Ballet 297-2966, ext. 20 Main Campus: 3630 Redmon St., Nashville Brentwood: 500 Wilson Pike Circle, Ste. 119

Superior training in a nurturing environment for ages 3 through adult.

Smartt Steps 123 Stadium Drive, Hendersonville smarttstepsdance.com

824-7400

Teaching dance is more than an art form. Fresh, modern and professional instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, modern/ contemporary, musical theater, pointe and ballroom. All boys hip-hop and adult classes, too.

Music/Musical Instruments mobile music academy mobilemusicacademy.com

301-8589

In-home music lessons. Fun, qualified teachers that come to your home. Most levels, styles, ages and instruments.

the music class themusicclass.com/nashville

777-9314

Parent and child classes help young children achieve their full musical potential with an innovative, developmental music and movement program.

pro music academy 2801 Bransford Ave., Nashville promusicacademy.com

200-0604

One-of-a-kind music school that offers a unique learning experience in guitar, vocals, drums, bass, piano, mandolin, cello * violin. All teachers are professional musicians with significant experience playing with the biggest bands and recording artists in the business including Carrie Underwood, the Rolling Stones, Ben Folds and many more!

IT’S NOT JUST A LESSON...

IT’S AN EXPERIENCE! Guitar ✶ Vocals ✶ Drums ✶ Bass Piano ✶ Mandolin ✶ Cello ✶ Violin ~ ages 5 & up OVER 30 PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS FROM THE TOP BANDS & ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

nashvilleballet.com

Theater Act Too Players 230 Franklin Road, 809B, Franklin acttooplayers.com

294-0667

Choose either a full production class or a specialty class.

Spring and fall musical theater and dance classes for all ages. Performances take place at the Boiler Room Theatre.

PRO MUSIC ACADEMY

(615) 200-0604 ProMusicAcademy.com

2801 Bransford Ave. ✶ Nashville

NASHVILLE CHILDREN’S THEATRE 254-9103 25 Middleton St., Nashville nashvillechildrenstheatre.org Children’s plays, theatrical workshops, classes and camps.

CAMPS Local Camps Camp idyllwild 541-9453 3139 Blue Buck Creek Road, Duck River campidyllwild.com Idyllwild is a unique summer day camp inspiring children with a love for nature. Transportation from Nashville and Franklin. Play outside with us this summer.

Deer Run Retreat and Christian Camps 794-2918 3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station deerrunretreat.org Day Camps (Grades K - 5) and Adventure Day Camps (Grades 6 - 8). Registration includes camp T-shirt and DVD of your camper’s week. Extended care and bus transportation. Lake activities, skits, crazy games, BB guns, archery, crafts, climbing tower, creek wading, worship, age-graded small group Bible study and more. Adventure Camps also include outdoor education and survival skills, leap of faith and paintball.

YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN 3088 Smith Springs Road, Nashville campwidji.org

360-2267

Voted #1 day camp. Serving boys and girls rising first through eighth grades. Bus transportation is available.

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Building A Strong Foundation For A Bright Future

REACH NEW HEIGHTS

Joe C. Davis YMCA Outdoor Center

CAMP WIDJIWAGAN OVERNIGHT AND DAY CAMP

campwidji.org • 615-360-2267 Our Mission: A worldwide charitable fellowship united by a common loyalty to Jesus Christ for the purpose of helping people grow in spirit, mind and body.

Deer Run Retreat and Christian Camps 794-2918 3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station deerrunretreat.org One-week sessions for Preteen Camps (Grades 3-5) and Youth Camps (Grades 6-12). Option of two-week camp for middle school (Grades 6-8). Registration includes camp T-shirt and DVD of your camper’s week. Horseback riding, climbing tower, paintball, crazy games, lake activities, low or high ropes, BB guns, archery, Wiffle ball, volleyball, skits, nightly speaker, worship, age-graded small group Bible study and more.

Riverview Camp for Girls 800-882-0722 757 CR 614, Mentone, AL riverviewcamp.com

One- and two-week sessions for girls 6 - 16. Members of Christian Camping International and accredited by AEE and ACA. Traditional camp activities offered and facilities include a heated pool, tennis courts, climbing tower, horseback riding, bathrooms and showers in all cabins.

YMCA CAMP WIDJIWAGAN 3088 Smith Springs Road, Nashville campwidji.org

360-2267

Voted #1 overnight camp. Offering one- and two-week sessions for boys and girls rising third through ninth grades.

Drop-In Child Care Children’s Playroom 5133 Harding Pike, Nashville 330 Franklin Road, Brentwood thechildrensplayroom.com

353-4900 371-5279

Drop-in childcare promotes free play time while allowing children to focus on individual wants.

Nannies FAMILY CARE CONNECTION FamilyCareConnection.net

371-0600

Nashville’s oldest and largest nanny service — full-time, part-time and on-call. Voted #1 by Nashville, Williamson and Rutherford Parent readers.

NANANNYBOOBOO.COM Nanny & Family Network nanannybooboo.com Online resource where families can find temporary, parttime or full-time nannies in Nashville and surrounding areas. Operated by child care professionals. Network designed to bring nannies and families together.

THE AREA'S BEST CHILDCARE

FAMILY CARE CONNECTION for a few hours or full time Member International Nanny Association

www.FamilyCareConnection.net Nashville's oldest, largest & most experienced nanny agency!

To Know Us Is To L♥ve Us!

Enrolling children ages 6 wks - 12 yrs

4055 Arno Road Franklin

794-9953 franklinchildcare.org

Drop-In Childcare By People You Trust Serving Families since 1999 Best of Parenting Winner 6 years in a row

371-5279

353-4900

The gardner school of nashville 882-0440 601 Marriott Drive, Nashville TheGardnerSchool.com Director: Camille Scott Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time Educational/Developmental Programs: The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddler and Twos along with Isty, Bitsy Yoga and American Sign Language provide our youngest students with a unique daily learning experience in a warm, loving and nurturing environment.

Our preschoolers utilize DLM Early Childhood Express which uses the latest neuroscience brain research to structure daily lessons for optimal learning. Partnered with enhancement programs such as Growing with Mathematics and Handwriting Without Tears, we ensure that our students are fully prepared for their future educational journey. Our four year degreed teachers provide an educational experience for children to reach their full potential. Ask about our full suite of enrichment programs.

Philosophy: The Gardner School’s unique learning atmosphere incorporates a careful blend of traditional and Montessori styles of learning through teacher directed activities and structured play. We believe that each child should be provided experiences of self-esteem, which are essential in the adjusting, exploring and growing stages of child development.

Ezell-Harding Christian School 574 Bell Road, Antioch

The Children’s Playroom

Brentwood Belle Meade 330 Franklin Road 5133 Harding Pike

AIRPORT AREA

ANTIOCH AREA

NOW ENROLLING FOR FALL!

371-0600

child care and preschool directory

Open 7 days a week Open till midnight on weekends thechildrensplayroom.com A Paid Advertising Directory

367-0532

Ages: Pre-Kindergarten (4-year-olds) and K - 12 Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, after-school care, holiday and summer camps Educational/Developmental Programs: We offer a structured curriculum for preK students.

Philosophy: Our mission is to help each student realize the full potential God has instilled in him or her. This is a place where children can learn for their future on earth and for eternity.

Holly tree of priest lake 3421 Old Anderson Road, Antioch hollytreechildcare.com

366-1750

Ages: 6 wks - 12 yrs Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri, full time, part time, before- and afterschool care Educational/Developmental Programs: Holly Tree is about FAITH, FAMILY, FUN…Holly Tree features nationally recognized curriculum, degreed and experienced teachers, center-wide classroom surveillance system, coded keypad entry and large shaded playgrounds.

All meals and snacks included in tuition — including “Wake Up Wednesday” continental breakfast served weekly! Enrichment classes available and tuition includes weekly Children’s Chapel and JAM (Jesus and Me!) classes taught by our experienced children’s ministry. “Family Time Events” planned monthly as well as FUN seasonal programs and activities! Faith-based early education with 30-plus years in business, call today to reserve your child’s spot! FAITH, FAMILY, FUN!

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CHILD CARE SERVICES

Residential Camps

CHILD CARE AND PRESCHOOL DIRECTORY

New Hope Child development center 373-1519 Please see listing in the Brentwood Area tusculum child care center 832-4692 477 McMurray Drive, Nashville Director: Marcy Robinson Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri, full time Philosophy: The most significant time in a child’s life is the early years. We recognize the importance of these early experiences in the development of happy, healthy, productive and confident children. Our children’s future depends on the foundation they receive today, therefore we strive to see every child is cared for and nurtured in a loving, Christian environment.

BELLE MEADE/HARDING ROAD AREA cheekwood child development center 112 Cheekwood Terrace, Nashville

353-9765

Director: Lisa Travis Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time Educational/Developmental Programs: Three-star rated. Fully remodeled in 2012! See our new facility at cheekwoodchilddevelopmentcenter.com!

Philosophy: To provide a loving and safe environment for all ages. A place where children feel at home and are able to explore and develop at their individual pace. We want to promote educational excellence, personal responsibility and balanced growth to help children discover and develop their talents and gifts.

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the children’s playroom 5133 Harding Pike B-7, Nashville

353-4900

Ages: 6 wks. - 12 yrs.

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Mon - Thu, 8:30 a.m. - midnight Fri, 9 a.m. - midnight Sat and 12 - 9 p.m. Sun Days: Mon - Sun Educational/Developmental Programs: Ageappropriate activities for children, games, video games, Thomas the Train tables, dress-up clothes, lots of toys.

Philosophy: Safe, clean, fun babysitting. Only licensed drop-in day care in Middle Tennessee. Credit cards accepted.

Hillwood playcare 356-6825 6220 Hickory Valley Road, Nashville hillwoodplaycare.org Director: Sandra Szejner Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time Educational/Developmental Programs: High quality, State of Tennessee 3-star rated program. Music or art classes every day.

Philosophy: Parents are the first teachers and most important adults in the life of any child. Children are lifelong learners who learn best through play, hands-on activities, negotiating socially and manipulating their own environment.

PAISLEY HALL 4311 Idaho Ave., Nashville

269-4150

Director: Rowena Whaling Ages: 3 mos - 5 yrs Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time Philosophy: We are committed to providing a loving, nurturing, home-like environment to foster the intellectual, psychological and cultural development of each child.

Additionally, we believe that creativity is fundamental in developing a positive self-image and we employ various arts, dance, music, books, and dramatic and outdoor play activities while weaving in literature, math and science to encourage self-worth. Established in 1984. 3-Star rated.

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BELLEVUE AREA Active learning center 7676 Old Harding Pike, Nashville

662-1362

Director: Chris Poppendorf Ages: 6 weeks - 5 yrs Hours: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time, mother’s day out Educational/Developmental Programs: Private preschool providing programs designed to meet the developmental needs of the individual child. We provide experiences that enrich a child’s cognitive, language, social, emotional, physical and creative development. Each child has opportunities to create, explore their environment, learn problem solving, practice personal interaction skills and learn concepts through first-hand experiences.

Philosophy: Teachers serve as positive role models and provide are that is supportive, nurturing, warm and responsive to each child’s needs. We respect parents as the primary and most important provider of care and nurturing and believe parents and teachers are partners in a child’s care and education.

bellevue presbyterian church early education 100 Cross Timbers Drive, Nashville

646-1667

Director: Christy Sawyer Ages: 12 mos - 5 yrs Hours: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; part time Educational/Developmental Programs: Childcentered play is the heart of our developmentally appropriate curriculum. Our teachers serve as guides to learning by providing a variety of experiences that foster intellectual, physical, social, emotional and spiritual growth.

Philosophy: Children experience Christian love, acceptance and forgiveness as modeled by their teachers.

Director: Lynn Heady Ages: 6 wks - PreK Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri, full time, part time, before- and afterschool care Educational/Developmental Programs: At the heart of our program is a values-rich curriculum that is integrated with the best of academics. We include sign language for our youngest students, and a Reggio Emilialike project-based curriculum that provides the building blocks for success in literacy, math, science and the arts.

Also part of our exciting curriculum are a strong music focus (singing, making, and writing music); a movement/ gymnastics program; and Hebrew and Spanish language instruction.

Philosophy: At the Academy, our expert teachers stay true to our most important belief statement: “We are accountable to children.” To this end, we have designed a program that is responsive to the true needs of young children: love, security, and a need to play and learn. We take advantage of their sense of curiosity, their love of learning, and their never-ending source of energy. Our natural playscape is one example how we provide a venue for learning, exploring, and growing.

Nashville christian school early childhood learning center 356-5605 7555 Sawyer Brown Road, Nashville Director: Christine Dunn Ages: 6 wks - Pre-Kindergarten Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri, full time, part time Educational/Developmental Programs:We provide a multi-sensory educational program in a safe, loving Christian environment. Dedicated teachers help to nurture even the most curious child through independent and teacher-directed activities. Our curriculum is based on a weekly themes including age-appropriate academic

preparedness as well as Christian stories and values.

Philosophy: We believe children are a blessing and encourage them to develop positive self-esteem while viewing themselves as a child of God.

BRENTWOOD AREA the academy of MARYLAND FARMS 201 Westwood Place, Brentwood academychilddevelopment.com

221-5155

Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs, some school age Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time Educational /Developmental Programs: GROW, LEARN, PLAY! Enrichment classes taught by certified specialists are always included in tuition (art, fitness, Spanish and computer). Parental classroom surveillance available and security-coded entry. Our experienced and degreed teachers LOVE their jobs! All meals, including our (daily) continental-style breakfast, prepared by nutrition-savvy chefs. Award-winning High Reach Learning curriculum. Well-known for creative seasonal activities and programs such as “KINDERGARTEN BOOT CAMP” (also included in tuition!). Voted Best Child Care Centers in Williamson County for the past four consecutive years!

We’re CREATING childhood…call today to reserve your child’s spot!

cambridge academy 373-3110 216 Jamestown Park Road, Brentwood cambridgeacademypreschool.org Director: Kelly Clark Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time Educational/Developmental Programs: We are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and 3-Star accredited.

Our beautiful, state-of-the-art facility provides a rich learning environment that stimulates a child’s physical,

Cheekwood Child Development Center “Our Family Caring for Yours” Infants 6 wks - 12 mos Wonderful Ones 12 mos - 24 mos Terrific Twos 24 mos - 36 mos Pre-School 3 - 4 yrs Pre-K 4 & 5 yrs est. 1991

Director: Lisa Travis Assistant Director: Dena Walling

emotional, social and intellectual growth. We have degreed, experienced and highly qualified teachers.

Our kindergarten readiness program balances phonics and whole language. We offer a variety of enrichment programs that include foreign language, creative movement, ballet, music/drama/keyboard lessons, computers, gymnastics and cooking classes.

Philosophy: Cambridge Academy’s unique learning atmosphere incorporates a careful blend of traditional and Montessori styles of learning through teacher directed activities and structured play. We believe that each child should be provided experiences to support the growing stages of child development.

child development center at currey ingram academy 507-3196 6544 Murray Lane, Brentwood curreyingram.org/cdc Director: Terri Mills Ages: 6 wks - PreK Hours: 7:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. school year, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. summer Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time Educational/Developmental Programs: Our traditional academic curriculum supports a cognitive discovery program designed to allow each child to progress at his or her own learning rate. The program enhances imagination and explores all areas of development. Our program is licensed by the Tennessee Department of Education.

Philosophy: We develop lifelong learners. The Child Development Center is not designed specifically for children with learning differences, but welcomes children who learn in all ways. We believe the outside world is part of our classroom and we spend sensory learning time exploring it. We also offer a curriculum-based, licensed PreK program.

the children’s playroom 330 Franklin Road, Brentwood

353-4900

Ages: 6 wks. - 12 yrs.

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Mon - Thu, 8:30 a.m. - midnight Fri, 9 a.m. - midnight Sat and 12 - 9 p.m. Sun Days: Mon - Sun Educational/Developmental Programs: Ageappropriate activities for children, games, video games, Thomas the Train tables, dress-up clothes, lots of toys.

Philosophy: Safe, clean, fun babysitting. Only licensed drop-in day care in Middle Tennessee. Credit cards accepted.

Concord Road Preschool 8221 Concord Road, Brentwood

661-4612

Director: Melissa Hardeman Ages: 30 mos. - 5 yrs.

Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Days: Tue - Thu; part time Educational/Developmental Programs: Our curriculum is designed to help each child excel by combining all areas of development: academic, social skills, fine and gross motor skills, Bible, music and art. In addition to our regular curriculum, the REAdyK program uses physical, musical and artistic activities combined with brain gym exercises to increase kindergarten readiness skills, improved focus and retention. We also have Enrichment weeks monthly to reinforce concepts learned and incorporate seasonal themes.

Philosophy: At Concord Road Preschool, we feel preschool should be an interactive learning experience. We want to work cooperatively with families to help create a love for learning. Our program is focused on developing a strong foundation for academic, spiritual and social development. We want to provide a loving Christian environment for each child to learn and grow, and challenge them to reach his or her highest potential.

(615) 353-9765 112 Cheekwood Terrace, Nashville, TN 37205 cheekwoodchilddevelopmentcenter.com A Paid Advertising Directory

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micah children’s academy 942-5162 2001 Old Hickory Blvd., Brentwood micahchildrensacademy.org

CHILD CARE AND PRESCHOOL DIRECTORY

high hopes inclusive preschool 661-5437 1647 Mallory Lane, Ste. 103, Brentwood

New Hope Child development center 605 Wilson Pike, Brentwood

Director: Melanie M. Anderson Ages: 6 weeks - PreK Hours: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. school day with extended care from 7 - 9 a.m. and 3:30 - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri, full time and part time Educational/Developmental Programs: Licensed

by Tennessee Department of Human Services and rated as Three-Star Program. Year round instruction with several school day and extended care options. An inclusive environment with loving, nurturing and ageappropriate opportunities for children with and without special needs. Comprehensive, research-based curricula facilitates academic achievement. Degreed teachers with experience to support the diverse, individual needs of each child. On-site, outpatient pediatric therapy clinic for ages birth to 21 years.

Philosophy: We feel ALL children deserve an equal opportunity to reach their highest potential and do so through collaborative support of trained teachers, developmental specialists, pediatric therapists, and families. We also believe that children learn best when they are nurtured, feel safe and approach learning through a fun, developmentally appropriate, instructionally sound curriculum.

Director: Janice Garrett Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri, full time, summer school age (up to 10 years) Educational/Developmental Programs: We are a 3-Star developmentally appropriate learning environment supported by the Pinnacle Curriculum and the Tennessee Early Learning Developmental Standards. Learning is enhanced through engaging theme-based center play.

Elective classes are available for music, dance and gymnastics.

Philosophy: New Hope Child Development Center is committed to nurture academic and spiritual growth in a safe, loving and healthy environment where children experience a developmentally appropriate learning program.

holly tree of brentwood 377-6636 1384 Holly Tree Gap Road, Brentwood hollytreechildcare.com Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 6:45 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri, full time and part time Educational/Developmental Programs: Holly Tree is about FAITH, FAMILY, FUN…Holly Tree features nationally recognized curriculum, degreed and experienced teachers, center-wide classroom surveillance system, coded keypad entry and large shaded playgrounds.

All meals and snacks included in tuition — including “Wake Up Wednesday” continental breakfast served weekly! Enrichment classes available and tuition includes weekly Children’s Chapel and JAM (Jesus and Me!) classes taught by our experienced children’s ministry. “Family Time Events” planned monthly as well as FUN seasonal programs and activities! Faith-based early education with 30-plus years in business, call today to reserve your child’s spot! FAITH, FAMILY, FUN!

micah children’s academy 942-5162 2001 Old Hickory Blvd., Brentwood micahchildrensacademy.org Please see listing in Bellevue Area

Celebrating 28 years of excellence

An inclusive preschool and pediatric therapy clinic for children ages six weeks through pre-kindergarten. We offer a loving environment for nurturing and teaching children with and without special needs. …embracing uniqueness, inspiring growth

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primrose school of brentwood 370-8305 5320 Maryland Way, Brentwood primrosebrentwood.com Ages: 6 wks - 5 years Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time Educational/Developmental Programs: Infants and toddlers are encouraged to exercise their growing curiosity and to practice verbal and motor skills.

Preschoolers explore language arts, math concepts, music appreciation, arts and crafts, physical fitness, computer technology, Spanish, science, social studies and character and social development.

Philosophy: Our programs foster an enthusiasm for learning and a positive self-image.

southgate children’s academy 377-0033 315 Southgate Ct., Brentwood southgatechild.com Ages: 6 wks - PreK Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time Educational/Developmental Programs: Each of our 14 classrooms has a daily curriculum designed to meet your child’s academic, social, emotional, physical and developmental needs. We offer low ratios where infant rooms never exceed four infants per room, and preschool classrooms never exceed 10 children per room. There are two outdoor playgrounds as well as two indoor playgrounds. Dedicated art, music, Spanish and kid fit classes are included with tuition. 3-Star accredited.

Philosophy: SCA is proud to be an independent, locally owned and operated school with an emphasis on the development of a strong sense of community. We offer a cozy setting on a quiet but convenient cul de sac in Cool Springs, where your child can thrive and receive individualized attention in our low ratio classrooms. Our philosophy is that children learn best through play, within the framework of a loving, nurturing environment. Our staff will get to know your child and family very well.

COOL SPRINGS AREA the academy of cool springs 270 Seaboard Lane, Franklin academychilddevelopment.com

Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs, some school age Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time Educational /Developmental Programs: GROW, LEARN, PLAY! Enrichment classes taught by certified specialists are always included in tuition (art, fitness, Spanish and computer). Parental classroom surveillance available and security-coded entry. Our experienced and

“From the moment we stepped into Creek Wood Academy we knew that this was where our child belongs. We feel completely at home and at ease.

The hardest part for a parent is to leave their child all day, but all the teachers and employees at Creek Wood help with that transition. Everyone knows our name and our child, which makes us feel that we are a part of something wonderful. We know this is a place our child can grow, learn, have fun and be in the best possible care outside of our home. There was never any doubt in our mind that our daughter would be happy at Creek Wood.” ~ Shelley P.

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Come see how inspiring true learning can be! Within a harmonious, supportive, and reality-based environment reflecting the Montessori philosophy of education, each member of the community is guided toward realizing their fullest potential emotionally, socially, academically and spiritually. Children build a foundation of skills, habits and values that foster a love of learning and encourages them to grow into fulfilled, compassionate, responsible citizens of our global community. A variety of enrichment programs are offered, in addition to before care and after care.

The gardner school of Brentwood — cool springs 613-0472 1591 Mallory Lane, Brentwood TheGardnerSchool.com Director: Amy Brigham Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time Educational/Developmental Programs: The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddler and Twos along with Isty, Bitsy Yoga and American Sign Language provide our youngest students with a unique daily learning experience in a warm, loving and nurturing environment.

Our preschoolers utilize DLM Early Childhood Express which uses the latest neuroscience brain research to structure daily lessons for optimal learning. Partnered

holly tree of cool springs 371-8091 122 Seaboard Lane, Franklin Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 6:45 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri, full time and part time Educational/Developmental Programs: Holly Tree is about FAITH, FAMILY, FUN…Holly Tree features nationally recognized curriculum, degreed and experienced teachers, center-wide classroom surveillance system, coded keypad entry and large shaded playgrounds.

All meals and snacks included in tuition — including “Wake Up Wednesday” continental breakfast served weekly! Enrichment classes available and tuition includes weekly Children’s Chapel and JAM (Jesus and Me!) classes taught by our experienced children’s ministry. “Family Time Events” planned monthly as well as FUN seasonal programs and activities! Faith-based early education with 30-plus years in business, call today to reserve your child’s spot! FAITH, FAMILY, FUN!

New Hope Child development center 373-1519 Please see listing in the Brentwood Area

Primrose School of cool springs 1010 Windcross Court, Franklin

771-3001

Owner: Tracy Grant Ages: Infants - Private Kindergarten Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time Educational/Developmental Programs: Infants and toddlers are encouraged to exercise their growing curiosity and to practice verbal and motor skills.

Preschoolers explore language arts, math concepts, music appreciation, arts and crafts, physical fitness, computer technology, Spanish, science, social studies and character and social development.

Philosophy: Our programs foster an enthusiasm for learning and a positive self-image.

DONELSON AREA little professionals learning center 228 Shady Groves, Nashville

902-0777

Director: Barbara Moore Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.; second shift 12 - 10 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time, before and after school Educational/Developmental Programs: New Mother Goose curriculum and Early Start where children can learn to develop and grow with our childhood educational programs where learning is safe, fun and adventurous, so come join our family and let’s discover.

Philosophy: Little Professionals is here for you to care for the needs of families and the community where they live. Our firm belief is based and proven that “working together, we can make a difference.”

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cool springs montessori 207 Gothic Court, Franklin Grades: 30 months - K coolspringsmontessori.com

with enhancement programs such as Growing with Mathematics and Handwriting Without Tears, we ensure that our students are fully prepared for their future educational journey. Our four year degreed teachers provide an educational experience for children to reach their full potential. Ask about our full suite of enrichment programs.

Philosophy: The Gardner School’s unique learning atmosphere incorporates a careful blend of traditional and Montessori styles of learning through teacher directed activities and structured play. We believe that each child should be provided experiences of self-esteem, which are essential in the adjusting, exploring and growing stages of child development.

Christia n Aca demy early learning center

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• Ages 6 weeks – 12 years

• Christian-based curriculum • State-of-the-art security system with on-line viewing of your child • Chapel & Bible classes • Karate • Dance • Music • Gymnastics • Computers • Spanish Lessons • Additional Extra-Curricular activities for you and your children

Stuff For Parents • Zumba & Dance Classes • Parenting Classes • Laundry Services • Pre-Made Dinner Meals to Take Home Director/Owner: Angie Phay Masters in Child Development and Family Studies and over 15 years of childcare experience.

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degreed teachers LOVE their jobs! All meals, including our (daily) continental-style breakfast, prepared by nutrition-savvy chefs. Award-winning High Reach Learning curriculum. Well-known for creative seasonal activities and programs such as “KINDERGARTEN BOOT CAMP” (also included in tuition!). Voted Best Child Care Centers in Williamson County for the past four consecutive years!

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DOWNTOWN/ VANDERBILT/MIDTOWN/ WEST END AREA BLAKEMORE CHILDREN’S CENTER 292-5443 3604 Whitland Ave., Nashville Director: Bonnie Spear Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri, full time; preschool: 3, 4 or 5 days Educational /Developmental Programs: A fully inclusive, multi-age learning environment, 3-star rated and NAEYC accredited. Blakemore Children’s Center grows children to be self-reliant, confident, lifelong learners who value differences in others and use their skills to shape the world around them.

Philosophy: BCC’s approach to teaching is designed to meet the unique talents of every child. Parents are a welcome part of the learning experience.

First Baptist nashville CHILD Development Center 664-6040 108 Seventh Ave. S., Nashville Director: Sandra Gentry Ages: 6 wks - 5 years Hours: 7 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time Educational/Developmental Programs: A 3-star center. Music-N-Motion and Cardio-Kids included for young toddlers and up. Kindergarten readiness is a major goal.

Philosophy: We strive to combine early childhood education practices with foundational Christian principles.

The gardner school of MIDTOWN

630-7700

1811 State St., Nashville

provide an educational experience for children to reach their full potential. Ask about our full suite of enrichment programs.

Philosophy: The Gardner School’s unique learning atmosphere incorporates a careful blend of traditional and Montessori styles of learning through teacher directed activities and structured play. We believe that each child should be provided experiences of self-esteem, which are essential in the adjusting, exploring and growing stages of child development.

PAISLEY HALL 269-4150 4311 Idaho Ave., Nashville Please see listing in the Belle Meade/Harding Road Area. rhythm & rhymes childcare 883-6436 114 Cottage Lane, Nashville r-n-rchildcare.com Director: Lori Finchum Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time Educational/Developmental Programs: Rhythm & Rhymes uses the Early Start Preschool Curriculum partnered with the Tennessee Early Learning Development Standards to identify and direct ageappropriate learning activities. Teachers and parents work

as a team.

Philosophy: The work of a child is play. Through meaningful play and interactions, children meet and exceed their developmental milestones. Statistics show that children learn through the arts. We strive to provide musical, dramatic, dance and art activities to stimulate their development. In addition, we provides lots of hugs and kisses to make Rhythm & Rhymes the perfect choice for your child.

victory learning center 1307 Lebanon Pike, Nashville vlcnashville.com

843-5830

Director: Cynthia Rogers Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri Educational/Developmental Programs: It is our goal to provide an environment that fosters the beginnings of a life-long love of learning with the children in our care. The imagination and creatively of a child is not only welcome here, but it is encouraged in its development.

We provide that opportunity through implementing various age-appropriate interactive learning methods.

From learning shapes and colors to basic math, reading, science and sign language, each child will be challenged and experience growth in academic skills throughout his or her years with us. Physical coordination and motor

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TheGardnerSchool.com Director: Christy Wilson Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time Educational/Developmental Programs: The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddler and Twos along with Isty, Bitsy Yoga and American Sign Language provide our youngest students with a unique daily learning experience in a warm, loving and nurturing environment.

Our preschoolers utilize DLM Early Childhood Express which uses the latest neuroscience brain research to structure daily lessons for optimal learning. Partnered with enhancement programs such as Growing with Mathematics and Handwriting Without Tears, we ensure that our students are fully prepared for their future educational journey. Our four year degreed teachers

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EAST NASHVILLE AREA Martha O’Bryan Center 711 S. Seventh St., Nashville

254-1791

Assistant Director: Traci Bryant Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time Educational/Developmental Programs: With a holistic approach to child and family success, the Martha O’Bryan Early Learning Center provides a safe, healthy learning environment. A 3-Star rated and NAEYC accredited agency, we use the Hawaii Early Learning Profile assessment tool to address the developmental needs of each child. The results are used to inform lesson plans using one of three age-specific curriculums to enhance the social, emotional, physical, cognitive and lingual skills of every child in an individualized developmentally appropriate manner.

Philosophy: The Martha O’Bryan Center empowers children, youth and adults in poverty to transform their lives through work, education, employment and fellowship.

Since 1894, the Martha O’Bryan Center has provided resources to individuals and families, empowering them to achieve independence and success. We believe that communities are healthiest when parents are working and children are succeeding in schools. Thanks to our supporters, volunteers, partners and the families we serve, we are together changing the expectations of achievement and engagement for all in East Nashville. We are breaking the line.

FRANKLIN AREA the academy of mckay’s mill 771-1131 1401 Baffin Lane, Franklin academychilddevelopment.com Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time Educational /Developmental Programs: GROW, LEARN, PLAY! Enrichment classes taught by certified specialists are always included in tuition (art, fitness, Spanish and computer). Parental classroom surveillance available and security-coded entry. Our experienced and degreed teachers LOVE their jobs! All meals, including our (daily) continental-style breakfast, prepared by nutrition-savvy chefs. Award-winning High Reach Learning curriculum. Well-known for creative seasonal activities and programs such as “KINDERGARTEN BOOT CAMP” (also included in tuition!). Voted Best Child Care Centers in Williamson County for the past four consecutive years!

We’re CREATING childhood…call today to reserve your child’s spot!

the academy of westhaven 790-6737 114 Prospect Ave., Franklin academychilddevelopment.com Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs, some school age Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time Educational /Developmental Programs: GROW, LEARN, PLAY! Enrichment classes taught by certified specialists are always included in tuition (art, fitness, Spanish and computer). Parental classroom surveillance available and security-coded entry. Our experienced and degreed teachers LOVE their jobs! All meals, including our (daily) continental-style breakfast, prepared by nutrition-savvy chefs. Award-winning High Reach Learning curriculum. Well-known for creative seasonal activities

and programs such as “KINDERGARTEN BOOT CAMP” (also included in tuition!). Voted Best Child Care Centers in Williamson County for the past four consecutive years!

We’re CREATING childhood…call today to reserve your child’s spot!

bethlehem preschool 591-0501 2419 Bethlehem Loop Road, Franklin Director: Sissie Hargreaves Ages: 12 mos - 5 yrs Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Days: Tue, Wed, Thu Educational/Developmental Programs:We use the Creative Curriculum offered by Teaching Strategies to provide age-appropriate learning experiences in social/ emotional, cognitive, physical and language development.

Philosophy: To provide a Christian atmosphere that will help a child grow physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and spiritually.

the children’s academy 1106 Battlewood St., Franklin

childrensacademytn.com Director: Angie Cormier Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri, full time, part time, before- and afterschool care Educational/Developmental Programs: At the Children’s Academy, we provide a secure, loving environment that exceeds expectations. Our daily focus is the educational, emotional, social, physical and cognitive development of each child. Our kindergarten readiness begins in the earliest years and builds each year to prekindergarten classes that prepare children for success in public and private schools. Nationally accredited program, nationally recognized curriculum, locally owned.

Philosophy: With our program, we are confident that each child will have an early education foundation that instills confidence, knowledge and self-assurance; giving them the building blocks for success and a lifelong love of learning. Now offering preschool day 8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. for PreK (3 and 4).

creek wood academy 100 Creek Stone Blvd., Franklin creekwoodacademy.com

• Convenient Cool Springs location on quiet private cul de sac • Exceptional child care ages 6 weeks through Age 6 • Low ratios: preschool classes never exceed 10 students • Art, Music N Motion, Kid Fit, and Spanish classes included with tuition • Breakfast, hot lunch and afternoon snack included with tuition • Extensive references from current families always available!

790-2273

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Director: Kelli Wood Ages: 6 wks - PreK Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time, Parents’ Day Out program Educational/Developmental Programs: You have high expectations and so do we. Creek Wood Academy has served Franklin and Williamson County since 2002.

We are proud to be the only NAEYC-accredited private preschool in Franklin. Less than four of 100 schools in Tennessee hold this distinction. What this means for your child is the highest quality early education experience available. We invite you to join our community of young leaders. Contact us for a tour and see for yourself what a difference NAEYC accreditation makes. Discounts for employees of Vanderbilt, Nissan, Williamson Medical Center, Take Care Health Systems and military through NACCRRA.

FRANKLIN CHILD CARE 4055 Arno Road, Franklin

794-9953

franklinchildcare.ORG Director: Lydia Baker Ages: 6 wks - 12 yrs Hours: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time, before- and after-school care, summer camp, parents’ night out Educational/Developmental Programs: Two infant rooms, security system, staff trained in CPR; computers in 3/4 and PreK classrooms; extracurricular activities offered.

Philosophy: To emphasize learning through fun, while using the latest educational and recreational equipment, and to provide the loving and nurturing environment each child needs to develop into a special individual.

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skills are also given much attention, as are social skills, art and music. Whatever the age, we have the optimal learning experience available for each child in our care.

3-Star rated program.

Philosophy: Children are the greatest God-given resource we have to impact our world. We feel every child should be treated with respect and nurtured in love.

We endeavor to minister to each child’s unique spiritual, social, emotional and academic needs.

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The gardner school of franklin 656-2800 131 Market Exchange Court TheGardnerSchool.com Director: Maria Vaughn Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time Educational/Developmental Programs: The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddler and Twos along with Isty, Bitsy Yoga and American Sign Language provide our youngest students with a unique daily learning experience in a warm, loving and nurturing environment.

Our preschoolers utilize DLM Early Childhood Express which uses the latest neuroscience brain research to structure daily lessons for optimal learning. Partnered with enhancement programs such as Growing with Mathematics and Handwriting Without Tears, we ensure that our students are fully prepared for their future educational journey. Our four year degreed teachers provide an educational experience for children to reach their full potential. Ask about our full suite of enrichment programs.

Philosophy: The Gardner School’s unique learning atmosphere incorporates a careful blend of traditional and Montessori styles of learning through teacher directed activities and structured play. We believe that each child should be provided experiences of self-esteem, which are essential in the adjusting, exploring and growing stages of child development.

the goddard school 1101 Moher Blvd., Franklin goddardschool.com Director: Sue Spissu

595-2525

Ages: 6 wks - 6 yrs Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time, half day Philosophy: Whether holding your infant, encouraging your toddler to share or providing your preschooler with enriching activities, caring teachers support your child’s healthy development. A hands-on owner and an educa-

tion director provide dependable management and open communication.

micah children’s academy 942-5162 2001 Old Hickory Blvd., Brentwood micahchildrensacademy.org Please see listing in Bellevue Area. step forward day school 226 Bedford Way, Franklin

794-8466

Director: Janet Chapman and Tina Locke Ages: 2 - 5 yrs Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; aftercare available daily, weekly or monthly until 5:30 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri (MWF & TT); full time, part time, summer camp in June and July Educational/Developmental Programs: Computer, foreign language, sign language, arts, music, pre-math and pre-reading activities, leadership and independence.

Dance classes available on-site for an additional fee.

Philosophy: Our primary goal is to provide a caring, nurturing, Christian environment for our students and their families while providing the tools to ensure academic success when our children reach the highly competitive Williamson County School System. “3 Star Rating” each year since 2004.

GALLATIN Crusader Kids Hendersonville Christian Academy AT HARVEST HILLS 565 S. Water St., Gallatin crusaderkids.com

824-1550

Preschool Director: Danielle Slater Preschool 3- and 4-year-olds and Kindergarten.

GOODLETTSVILLE the family center at dollar general 100 Misson Ridge, Goodlettsville

855-5437

Director: Tracey Wiseman Ages: 6 wks - PreK (school-age care offered, holiday breaks and summer) Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri, full time Educational /Developmental Programs: Managed by Bright Horizons — the nation’s leading provider of employer sponsored early care and education — the Family Center is owned by Dollar General serving those employees first. We are also open to the community.

Philosophy: Through discovery, language-rich experiences and a loving faculty, children build a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning. Our children are young readers, scientists, musicians and artists who are encouraged to reach their full potential.

Grace baptist child development center 1510 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville

865-4687

Director: Rosalyn Green Ages: 8 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 6:45 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri, full time, part time, school-age (summer only) Educational/Developmental Programs: Play-based curriculum with learning centers. A new theme is introduced each month and most toys, books and puzzles are rotated, giving children hundreds of new learning opportunities yearly.

Philosophy: Our program strives to provide Christian love and quality care for children as they develop mentally, physically, emotionally, cognitively and spiritually.

Engage minds and hearts will follow.

At Primrose, you’ll discover a childhood education approach unlike any other.

Our proprietary, accredited curriculum assures that children are nurtured emotionally, physically and intellectually.

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the academy of indian lake village 824-1159 151 Saundersville Road, Hendersonville academychilddevelopment.com Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs, some school age Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time Educational /Developmental Programs: GROW, LEARN, PLAY! Enrichment classes taught by certified specialists are always included in tuition (art, fitness, Spanish and computer). Parental classroom surveillance available and security-coded entry. Our experienced and degreed teachers LOVE their jobs! All meals, including our (daily) continental-style breakfast, prepared by nutrition-savvy chefs. Award-winning High Reach Learning curriculum. Well-known for creative seasonal activities and programs such as “KINDERGARTEN BOOT CAMP” (also included in tuition!). Voted Best Child Care Centers in Williamson County for the past four consecutive years!

We’re CREATING childhood…call today to reserve your child’s spot!

Clairmont Child care Center 822-4627 303 Walton Ferry Road, Hendersonville

Preschool Director: Rose Ann Norwood Preschool 3- and 4-year-olds and Kindergarten.

the goddard school 108 Cinema Drive, Hendersonville goddardschool.com Director: Leisa Byars

822-9300

Ages: 6 wks - 6 yrs Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time, half day Philosophy: Whether holding your infant, encouraging your toddler to share or providing your preschooler with enriching activities, caring teachers support your child’s healthy development. A hands-on owner and an education director provide dependable management and open communication.

hendersonville montessori academy 162 New Shackle Island Road Hendersonville, TN 37075 hendersonvillemontessori.com 264-3401; Ages: 2 - Grade 3

264-3401

Hendersonville Montessori Academy is a well-established school of 19 years with the reputation of excellence. This is where students become exceptional scholars with a love and thirst for learning which is carried with them throughout their lives. The school is dedicated to the goals of an “Education for Life,” and is accredited by the Tennessee Department of Education, with Montessoricertified, degreed teachers and trained assistants. A year-round program is available for students through the second grade. Come see our new, state-of-the-art facility.

presbyterian day school 172 W. Main St., Hendersonville

824-3004

Director: Gloria Braswell Ages: 1 - 5 yrs Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (extended hour to 3 p.m.)

Days: Mon - Thu; part time Educational/Developmental Programs: Mother’s day out for 1- and 2-year-olds (one or two days a week), focusing on socialization skills and age-appropriate activities. Preschool 3s (T/TH or T/W/TH) and PreK 4s and 5s (M/W/F or T/W/TH) offer monthly units that allow for instruction in math, science, social studies and language.

Philosophy: The mission of the Presbyterian Day School is to promote early childhood education in a Christian environment that is child focused, growth oriented and individualized. We provide “hands-on” opportunities along with a balance of teacher-directed and child-directed activities.

Primrose School of hendersonville 338-4361 107 Springhouse Court, Hendersonville Director: Megan Wise Ages: Infants - Private Kindergarten Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full and part time, half day, before- and after-school care Educational/Developmental Programs: Infants and toddlers are encouraged to exercise their growing curiosity and to practice verbal and motor skills.

Preschoolers explore language arts, math concepts, music appreciation, arts and crafts, physical fitness, computer technology, Spanish, science, social studies and character and social development.

Philosophy: Our programs foster an enthusiasm for learning and a positive self-image.

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Days: Mon - Fri, full time, part time, half day, before- and after-school care Educational/Developmental Programs:We use the Ready, Set, Grow curriculum.

Philosophy: We believe that children learn best when they feel loved and secure. Our “family-like” setting and low turnover in staff foster both love and security.

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HERMITAGE-MT. JULIET AREA COVENANT FAMILY CHILD CARE 754-9244 84 S. Greenhill Road, Mt. Juliet Director: Stephanie Henley Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time Educational /Developmental Programs: Christian based curriculum emphasizing developmentally appropriate preschool skills. Computer class offered to 3- to 5-year-olds. Snacks and lunch provided.

HILLSBORO ROAD-GREEN HILLS AREA calvary young children’s school 3701 Hillsboro Road, Nashville

971-0204

Director: J. Kay Gregg Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time, before- and afterschool care Educational/Developmental Programs: Spanish, music, chapel Philosophy: Our program focuses on the growth and development of the whole child cognitively, physically, socially and spiritually.

FIRST STEPS, INC. 1900 Graybar Lane, Nashville firststepsnashville.org

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viding quality education and care to children who are typically developing and those with special needs. Our focused instruction features award winning, research based curriculum as well as enrichments like Spanish, art, sign language, handwriting and even swimming as an optional program. Our center provides a beautiful, modern space to play and learn, and our degreed staff ensure a warm and loving environment. First Steps truly treats each child as an individual. In addition, First Steps’ Community Outreach and Ayudando Ninos Programs reach into the community by supporting families and providing learning opportunities for their child with a disability within the activities, routines and events of everyday life.

Philosophy: Improve the community as a whole; child by child, family by family.

green hills child development 3420 Belmont Blvd., Nashville greenhillschild.com

383-3373

Ages: Infants - K Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri Educational/Developmental Programs: Green Hills Child Development is a year-round Christian preschool and kindergarten under the Department of Education, which offers infant and toddler nurseries.

Philosophy: Our mission is to support the God-inspired way young children learn, respecting each child’s path to social, emotional, physical, cognitive and spiritual development. The curriculum blends proven methods: Montessori materials foster intellectual growth, and imaginative play is recognized as essential to how children learn and grow. Please visit our website to find out more, or call for a tour.

Director: Stephanie Underwood Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; school day and extended hours Educational/Developmental Programs: First Steps offers a diverse, inclusive child development center pro-

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linden waldorf school 3201 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville

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Director: Shelby Strickland Ages: 18 mos - 3 yrs (adult/child class); 3 - 6 yrs PreK -K Hours: vary by program Days: Mon - Fri; Full and part time, half day, before- and after-school care Educational/Developmental Programs: Parent/tot program Thu or Fri mornings; 3-day option for ages 3 and 4; 5-day option for ages 3 - 6, including kindergarten.

Philosophy: Linden Waldorf School’s Early Childhood Program lays the foundation for a lifelong journey of learning in a satisfying and joyful way. The curriculum is based on the understanding that children who are encouraged to be active, playful and creative in early childhood tend to be the most enthusiastic and able learners in later years. Our program is rich in storytelling, puppetry,song, poetry, outdoor play, cooking and artistic activities. The children thrive on daily and weekly rhythms. Toys, art materials and classroom aesthetics emphasize natural, simple materials, encouraging creative thought. Teachers foster the development of a broad range of cognitive, social, physical and linguistic capacities.

Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America accredited.

Woodmont christian preschool 3601 Hillsboro Road, Nashville woodmontchristianpreschool.com

297-9962

Director: Ginny Tharp Ages: 6 mos - 5 yrs Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; part time Educational/Developmental Programs: Music classes (all ages), Fruit of the Spirit (all ages), outdoor classroom (ages 2 - 5), chapel (ages 3 - 5), French (ages 4 - 5). NAEYC accredited and State of TN 3-Star rated.

Philosophy: Each child is a unique gift from God and

LA VERGNE AREA TOTS’ LANDING LEARNING CENTER, INC. 5171 Murfreesboro Road, La Vergne

793-5773

Director: Diana Turner Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time Educational/Developmental Programs: Themebased curriculum, pre-kindergarten curriculum, computer classes, gymnastics classes.

Philosophy: Tots’ Landing Learning Centers’ philosophy is to help your child reach his or her fullest potential by providing developmentally appropriate activities to enhance physical, mental and social skills.

MADISON-RIVERGATE AREA davidson academy mother’s day out program 860-5307 1414 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville Ages/Days: 3-year-olds Tue and Thu; 4-year-olds Mon, Wed and Fri; K3 program Mon - Fri Parents interested in enrolling their child should contact Darlyne Kent at 860-5307 or dkent@davidsonacademy. com.

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MURFREESBORO AREA bambini village 1140 Cason Lane, Murfreesboro

405-4778

Ages: Pre-K - K Philosophy: Bambini Village Montessori Preschool’s mission is to lead children to discover their own unique potential in an authentic Montessori environment. Bambini Village seeks to offer children an exceptional beginning to their academic careers while helping them to develop their independence and joy of learning.

Belle Aire Preschool 890-7976 1307 N Rutherford Blvd., Murfreesboro Ages: 12 mos - 5 yrs Days: Tue and Thu Hours: 9:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m., optional extended day until 3:00 p.m.

Educational/Developmental Programs: We provide a fun-filled and active educational program in a safe and loving Christian environment. Two highly qualified teachers in every classroom nurture preschoolers through independent play and teacher-directed activities, allowing them to learn valuable social skills as they interact with their peers. Our curriculum focuses on early literacy and numeracy, as well as age-appropriate weekly themes. Our preschoolers attend music, mreative movement, and bible classes daily.

Philosophy: In the pattern of Luke 2:52, Belle Aire Preschool exists to provide opportunity for preschoolers to grow in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and their peers by partnering with families to lay a spiritual and educational foundation that will propel each child toward success as they enter Kindergarten.

primrose school of murfreesboro 848-5301 554 Brandies Circle, Murfreesboro

and toddlers are encouraged to exercise their growing curiosity and to practice verbal and motor skills.

Preschoolers explore language arts, math concepts, music appreciation, arts and crafts, physical fitness, computer technology, Spanish, science, social studies, and character and social development.

Philosophy: Our programs foster an enthusiasm for learning and a positive self-image.

stonebrook day school 893-7372 140 W. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro Director: Jody Barger Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time Educational/Developmental Programs: Abrams “let’s begin with the letter people!” curriculum.

Philosophy: We believe the most important beginning of a child’s life is the training and education they receive.

Our main objectives are to teach children to be responsible and productive, to always be courteous to others, to be lifelong learners and to utilize their gifts and talents to the best of their ability.

TOTS’ LANDING LEARNING CENTER, INC. 1711 First Place, Murfreesboro

848-1500

Director: Jennifer Aymett Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time Educational/Developmental Programs: Themebased curriculum, pre-kindergarten curriculum, computer classes, gymnastics classes.

Philosophy: Tots’ Landing Learning Centers’ philosophy is to help your child reach his or her fullest potential by providing developmentally appropriate activities to enhance physical, mental and social skills.

Ages: Infants - Private Kindergarten Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time, half day, before- and after-school care Educational/Developmental Programs: Infants

The Gardner School, an awardwinning academically focused preschool for ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

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is encouraged to progress at his or her own rate. The loving Christian atmosphere provides a warm backdrop, allowing children to feel confident as they experiment and discover their abilities. The stimulating, child-centered setting offers a safe and developmentally appropriate environment where our experienced and devoted teachers can create challenging opportunities and “inspire children to do great things.”

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TOTS’ LANDING LEARNING CENTER, INC. 517 River Rock Blvd., Murfreesboro

893-8687

Director: Rana Gauthier Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time Educational/Developmental Programs: Themebased curriculum, pre-kindergarten curriculum, computer classes, gymnastics classes.

Philosophy: Tots’ Landing Learning Centers’ philosophy is to help your child reach his or her fullest potential by providing developmentally appropriate activities to enhance physical, mental and social skills.

PLEASANT VIEW AREA Pleasant view montessori 746-0975 2511 Hwy. 49 E., Pleasant View

Director: Jaime Yeager Ages: 18 mos - 4 yrs Hours: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time, half day, before- and after-school care.

Philosophy: A fully authentic Montessori program in the heart of Pleasant View. We are located just 20 minutes west of downtown Nashville and offer a child-paced, nurturing and hands-on program. Our professionally trained and certified Montessori teachers prepare our students for an education for life in beautifully prepared indoor and outdoor environments. We seek to promote peaceful families through authentic Montessori education.

SMYRNA AREA Blessed Beginnings comprehensive learning center 459-0591 102 Ridley St., Smyrna Director: Dr. Stephanie Deamues Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time Educational/Developmental Programs: Our program is conducted using the ABEKA Christian curriculum. State of Tennessee 3-star rated.

Philosophy: Our goal is to provide a safe and loving Christian environment, build a strong educational foundation that empowers them physically, socially, educationally and emotionally so they may excel in life.

TOTS’ LANDING LEARNING CENTER, INC. 200 Enon Springs Road, Smyrna

459-9900

Director: Amy Joy Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time Educational/Developmental Programs: Themebased curriculum, pre-kindergarten curriculum, computer classes, gymnastics classes.

Philosophy: Tots’ Landing Learning Centers’ philosophy is to help your child reach his or her fullest potential by providing developmentally appropriate activities to enhance physical, mental and social skills.

SOUTH NASHVILLE AREA Barrington Christian Academy & Early Learning Center 3010 Tuggle Ave., Nashville

953-3034

Director: Angie Phay Ages: 6 wks - 12 yrs We are a brand new school conveniently located off of 1-24 and Briley Parkway. We provide a Christian-based curriculum and offer chapel and Bible classes, computers, tutoring, spanish lessons, karate, dance, music and gymnastics. For parents we offer Zumba, dance classes and parenting classes, as well as pre-made take-home dinners and even laundry services. We have a state-of-the-art security

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Step Forward Day School Franklin’s Premier Pre-School since 2003

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Belle Aire Preschool

A Ministry of Belle Aire Baptist Church since 1995 Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Extended day PLUS program 1:30-3pm Creative Movement Classes * Music Classes * Bible Teaching Arts & Crafts * Kindergarten Readiness Curriculum

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This checklist — provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics — is a useful guide when choosing child care.

When visiting a child-care facility, ask the following questions: q Is the facility licensed or registered with the state? If so, ask to see a copy of the latest inspection reports. q Can you visit the facility during operating hours before registering your child? q Once your child is registered, will you be able to visit at any time? q Is there a written daily schedule that includes all activities? q Is there indoor and outdoor play, and are children always supervised? q Is each child assigned to one caregiver who is primarily responsible for him? q Is there a written discipline policy? q Is smoking banned from the facility? q Are there written policies for the care of sick children? q Will caregivers be able to give prescribed medication to your child? q Does a pediatrician or nurse serve as a consultant to the child-care program? q Do staff members have training in child development? q Do caregivers have up-to-date training and CPR? q How long have the supervisors and caregivers been employed there? What is the turnover rate?

Look for the following at a child-care facility: q A diaper changing area with a sink within reach. q Cubbies, lockers or other places to store children’s personal belongings. q Caregivers wash their hands after wiping a child’s nose, changing a diaper or helping a child in the bathroom. q Infants are fed sitting up with an adult always present during meals and snacks. q Plenty of age-appropriate toys. q An outdoor play area free of sharp edges, pinch points, sharp rocks and ditches. q Impact-absorbing material in all play areas. q Adults supervise outdoor play.

The Child Care Resource and Referral Service (Davidson County, 277-1649; Mid-Cumberland, 866-4466006) provides information on finding quality child care in your area and discloses the star-rating a day care has been awarded by the state.

our savior lutheran academy 5110 Franklin Road, Nashville

833-1500

Director: Wendy Morris Ages: 3 yrs - PreK and K - 8 Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, part time, before- and afterschool care, summer camps Educational/Developmental Programs: OSLA’s preschool (3- and 4-year-olds) and pre-kindergarten (4and 5-year-olds) classes offer a strong educational foundation, which is rooted in the highly interactive experience.

Our teachers provide a tactile learning environment, which is combined with fundamental teaching, all of which enables the student to learn faster, to develop critical thinking skills, and to gain an early joy of learning. We provide dependable schedules for meals, playtime and naps, and our ratios are kept low in order to provide the highly beneficial one-on-one time between teacher and student as the child navigates the formative early education years.

Philosophy: Our Savior Lutheran Academy exists to provide a Christ-centered education where we are building students’ faith, instilling their knowledge and equipping them to be tomorrow’s leaders.

Southminster Child Care center 333-1037 643 Harding Place, Nashville Director: Anne Bracey Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs and grades K - 4 Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; full time, before- and after-school care, summer school-age camp.

Educational/Developmental Programs: Our program is designed to meet the individual needs of our children by providing a safe, healthy and predictable environment that encourages play, exploration and learning..

Philosophy: Our philosophy is to provide a loving and supportive environment that promotes health, strength and well-being to the family unit.

SPRING HILL AREA The children’s academy 1002 Secluded Lane, Spring Hill childrensacademytn.com

302-0950

Director: Robin Campbell Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri, full time, part time, before- and afterschool care Educational/Developmental Programs: At the Children’s Academy, we provide a secure, loving environment that exceeds expectations. Our daily focus is the educational, emotional, social, physical and cognitive development of each child. Our kindergarten readiness begins in the earliest years and builds each year to prekindergarten classes that prepare children for success in public and private schools. Nationally accredited program, nationally recognized curriculum, locally owned.

Philosophy: With our program, we are confident that each child will have an early education foundation that instills confidence, knowledge and self-assurance; giving them the building blocks for success and a lifelong love of learning. Now offering preschool day 8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. for PreK (3 and 4).

THOMPSON’S STATION the academy of heritage commons 591-4040 4615 Thompson’s Ridge Road, Thompson’s Station academychilddevelopment.com Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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Days: Mon - Fri; full and part time Educational /Developmental Programs: GROW, LEARN, PLAY! Enrichment classes taught by certified specialists are always included in tuition (art, fitness, Spanish and computer). Parental classroom surveillance available and security-coded entry. Our experienced and degreed teachers LOVE their jobs! All meals, including our (daily) continental-style breakfast, prepared by nutrition-savvy chefs. Award-winning High Reach Learning curriculum.

Well-known for creative seasonal activities and programs such as “KINDERGARTEN BOOT CAMP” (also included in tuition!). Voted Best Child Care Centers in Williamson County for the past four consecutive years! We’re CREATING childhood…call today to reserve your child’s spot! Grow. Learn. Play.

WEST NASHVILLE AREA a new leaf 6501 Pennywell Drive, Nashville anewleafnashville.org

356-9136

Director: Helene Harvey Ages: 3 - 6 yrs preschool Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Days: Any two to four days, Tue - Fri Educational /Developmental Programs: Under the umbrella of NAEYC, we are a Reggio inspired school with a strong appetite for small group projects and intellectual challenges. We provide hands-on experiential learning and inquiry of math, science, language arts, music, geography and culture, and an exposure to French. We spend time outdoors everyday on beautiful five acres of tress and grass to develop physical abilities and the soothing pleasure of being part of nature.

Philosophy: A New Leaf symbolizes the beauty, vitality and power of children and also illustrates our role in their growth. With the vision of a strong and competent child, parents and educators become the roots and the branches providing support to enable development. Our mission is to enrich the life of children, to engage and connect with each child and the important people in the child’s life, and to support his and her developmental drive to construct new knowledge about the world, the self and others while children exert their right and responsibility to participate in community.

Brook Hollow Weekday program 352-3099 678 Brook Hollow Road, Nashville Director: Kathy Davis Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Days: Mon - Fri; part time, half day, before- and afterschool care Educational /Developmental Programs: Curriculum-based program, daily lesson plans, music program, structured environments, age-appropriate learning activities. State of Tennessee 3 star rating.

Philosophy: To help children feel loved and accepted in the school setting, to build strong feelings of self-worth, to learn through play and interaction with others, to develop the whole child socially, emotionally and intellectually.

PAISLEY HALL 269-4150 4311 Idaho Ave., Nashville Please see listing in the Belle Meade/Harding Road Area.

WNCP Children’s Weekday Ministry 352-2801 6849 Charlotte Pike, Nashville Director: Brittany Wilson Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. or 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Days: Part time Educational /Developmental Programs: Pinnacle curriculum (faith based), computer lab and chapel weekly.

Philosophy: At WNCP, each child is a precious and unique gift from God who will be nurtured and loved unconditionally through opportunities to learn and develop to his/her full potential.

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Philosophy: We are committed to providing a loving, safe and fun learning environment for your child and extra-curricular activities for the entire family.

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Testing for dyslexia and one-on-one or two-on-one therapy to retrain the brain based on each child’s needs to improve reading levels.

In-Home Tutors, Nashville 823-1619 inhometutorsnashville.com We provide tutors in all subjects for all ages throughout metro Nashville. Tutors come to your home at hours convenient to you. Affordable rates.

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Sylvan learning 1227 Lakeview Drive, Unit 4 Franklin 790-8775 2000 Richard Jones Road, Ste. 178 Green Hills 292-3900 110 Glancy St., Ste. 211, Rivergate 860-9111 sylvanlearning.com Reading, math, writing, study skills, test pres, college prep and more!

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Educational/Homeschooling Resources Parent-teacher store 780 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville 2214 Bandywood Drive, Green Hills 203 Williamson Sq., Franklin 131 John R. Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro parent-teacherstoreusa.com

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Public Schools/Magnet Schools I.T. Creswell Arts magnet Middle School 3500 John Mallette Drive, Nashville creswellms.mnps.org

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Quality education in the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools system with an emphasis on the arts.

Where learning is child’s play! We have the largest selection in the Nashville area with over 15,000 different items in stock.

Fundraising The Cookie Works at Rochelle Center 254-0673, ext. 258 Cookie packs make great gifts and are a great fundraising opportunity. The Rochelle Center supports people with disabilities.

Parent Workshops boot camp for new dads 1818 Albion St., Nashville bootcampfornewdads.org

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This community-based workshop inspires and equips men of different economic levels, ages and cultures to become confidently engaged with their infants, support their mates and personally navigate their transformation into dads.

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Attractions blue heron cruises 385-7007 Boarding at Riverbluff Park 175 Old Cumberland St., Ashland City blueheroncruises.com Cruise the Cumberland March - November. Awesome adventure cruises, nature cruises, birthday parties. Call Captain Jim for the schedule and reservations.

dinosaur world 270-773-4345 711 Mammoth Cave Road, Cave City, KY dinosaurworld.com Dinosaur World is an outdoor museum where visitors can sup up close the amazing creatures that once ruled the Earth. Life-sized models of dinosaurs welcome families and classes to learn, have fun or just enjoy a quiet encounter with the lifelike animals. See more than 150 dinosaurs which are displayed outdoors with explanatory signs.

lucky ladd farms 4374 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville luckyladdfarms.com

274-3786

Tennessee’s largest petting zoo and educational farm featuring more than 100 animals that children can pet and feed. Special events during the spring and fall.

Nashville symphony 1 Symphony Place, Nashville nashvillesymphony.org

687-6400

The Grammy Award-winning Nashville Symphony is an arts leader in Nashville and beyond, offering a broad range of classical, pops, jazz and children’s concerts.

The New Life Program, “A Place Where Fathers Matter,” will provide Nashville’s fathers an opportunity to gain the skills, knowledge, and support they need to become more positively involved in the lives of their children.The project’s ultimate goal is to make Nashville one of the healthiest places to raise a child.

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Two Dojos: 1820 NW Broad St. 893-6003 1911 Business Campus Dr. 890-6755 bskonline.com AND freekaratemurfreesboro.com

Murfreesboro’s first and largest private martial arts school since 1972!

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Indoor Play Inside out 615 Baker’s Bridge Road, Franklin insideoutplaypark.com

545-9091

Middle Tennessee’s largest and most exciting indoor play area for kids.

shipwrecked playhouse 99 Seaboard Lane, Brentwood shipwreckedplayhouse.com

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Come play on our pirate ship!

FITNESS & Sports Developmental Play monkeynastix 319-8854 monkeynastixusa.com This movement education and fitness program for ages 3 - 6 features hands-on, structured fun with certified instructors. Games, music, adventurous obstacle courses, storytelling, arts and crafts. Check website for locations.

MY GYM CHILDREN’S FITNESS CENTER 330 Franklin Road, Brentwood 371-5437 204 N. Anderson Lane Hendersonville 824-8002 my-gym.com Award-winning, innovative, non-competitive gymnastics for ages 3 months to 9 years.

Fitness Centers/Sports Complexes/Trainers Centennial Sportsplex 862-8480 222 25th Ave. N., Nashville nashville.gov/parks Fairview Recreation Complex 799-9331 2714 Fairview Blvd., Fairview wcparksandrec.com Franklin Recreation Complex 790-5719 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin wcparksandrec.com Longview Recreation Complex 302-0971 2909 Commonwealth Drive, Spring Hill wcparksandrec.com Sports*Com 895-5040 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro murfreesborotn.gov/parks ultimate sports basketball academy 377-0055 1850 General George Patton Drive, Franklin usbasports.biz The Ultimate Sports Basketball Academy located is a facility housing six full basketball courts and a 65-yard turf field. We have basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, futsal and fencing teams that use our facility throughout the year. We also offer after-school basketball programs, holiday camps, birthday party packages, men’s leagues and much more.

Williamson County Indoor Sports Complex 370-3471 920 Heritage Drive, Brentwood wcparksandrec.com

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creative me gymnastics 871 Seven Oaks Blvd., Smyrna cmegym.com

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Gymnastics, fitness and cheerleading classes for ages 18 months - adult. Ask about our birthday parties and kids’ night out programs.

ETC Gymnastics 1137 Haley Road, Murfreesboro 1932 Almaville Road, Smyrna etcgymnastics.com

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Westside Gymnastics 11 Vaughns Gap Road, Nashville wactn.com

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Recreational and competitive gymnastics for more than 18 years.

Martial Arts Bill Taylor Bushido School of Karate 1911 Business Campus Drive Murfreesboro 890-6755 1820 NW Broad St., Murfreesboro 893-6003 bskonline.com

6 Full Basketball Courts 12 Volleyball Courts 65 Yard Turf & Batting Cages

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Turf and Court Rental available Adult Basketball Leagues Open gym $5 Personal Training on turf (5am-4pm)

Day and evening classes for children and adults include traditional Taekwondo, yoga, cardio kickboxing, Krav Maga and tumbling. Home of the area’s only structured Martial Arts After School Program.

Wado karate centers 2444 Morris Gentry Blvd., Antioch 406 Two Mile Pike, Goodlettsville 667 Presidents Place, Smyrna wadokaratecenters.com taylorhayden@msn.com

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Cosmetic Surgery Murfreesboro Medical Clinic 893-4480 mmclinic.com

Counseling/Therapies/ Support Groups high hopes pediatric therapy clinic 661-5437 1647 Mallory Lane, Ste. 103, Brentwood highhopesnash.org Licensed pediatric therapists provide individualized occupational, physical, speech, feeding, listening and music therapy to children with developmental, neurological, orthopedic and behavioral diagnoses in a child-friendly facility.

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Gymnastics/Cheerleading

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Dentistry/Orthodontics adams pediatric dentistry 297-7597 George Adams Sr., DDS, MSD; George Adams Jr., DMD 4515 Harding Road, #114, Nashville adamspediatricdentistry.com A father-son team caring for kids since 1977.

associated children’s dentistry 553-4125 5003 Crossing Circle, Mt. Juliet ourkidzcare.com Fun, state-of-the-art, kid-friendly atmosphere. We make children SMILE!

brentwood pediatric dentistry 377-3080 95 Seaboard Lane, Ste. 102, Brentwood brentwoodpediatricdentistry.com Fun, friendly, yet serious about dental health. Rely on us for complete care with minimized discomfort through the most appropriate technologies available.

children’s dentistry of gallatin James A. Reed, DDS, MSD 200 S. Westland Ave., Gallatin cdgkids.com

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1 in 4 children has an undetected vision problem.

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615-771-2550

4085 Mallory Lane, Ste. 110 • Franklin, TN 37067

CDG is proud to be Gallatin’s first pediatric dental office that will provide preventive and restorative dental care to infants, children and teens through age 18.

children’s dentistry of murfreesboro 494-5437 538 Brandies Circle, Ste. 102, Murfreesboro childrensdentistryofmurfreesboro.com While utilizing the latest pediatric dental techniques, Children’s Dentistry of Murfreesboro offers a fun and friendly environment specifically designed for kids. Most insurances are accepted.

CALL FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY!!

Ewing Orthodontics 220-8585 739 President Place, Ste. 210, Smyrna

Dr. James A. Reed, DDS, MSD

For a Hollywood smile in Nashville, call Ewing Orthodontics. Providing braces for children and adults.

Convenient location near Sumner Regional Medical Center 200 South Westland Ave., Ste. 2

morris orthodontics 431-2787 J. Richard Morris Jr., DMD 711 E. Main St., #110, Hendersonville morrisbraces.com

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Winner of the Reader’s Choice “Best Orthodontist in Sumner County” award. Dr. Morris treats children and adults with traditional metal braces, clear braces and Invisalign.

Pediatric Dentistry Specialists Kurt R. Swauger, DDS; L. Suzanne Wallace, DMD

500 Lentz Drive, Madison 868-9057 100 Springhouse Ct., Ste. 110 Hendersonville 824-5047 kurtswaugerdds.com Voted one of the very best pediatric dental offices by Nashville Parent and Sumner Parent readers every year since 1998.

Smile Team Orthodontics 1849 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro Dr. David Sain and Dr. Clay Fulks smileteam4u.com

890-7246

Creating smiles from the heart. The gift of God’s grace produces joy and love. We believe a smile that truly comes from the heart is a gift from above.

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Family Vision Care of cool springs 771-2550 4085 Mallory Lane, Ste. 110, Franklin Dr. Daxx Dunn provides comprehensive pediatric and family eye care in a kid-friendly atmosphere. Eight years in a row, Best of Parenting winner!

Dr. Ryan Cregger, D.D.S., M.S. Brentwood Pediatric Dentistry 615.377.3080 95 Seaboard Ln. Suite 102, Brentwood, TN 37027 BrentwoodPediatricDentistry.com

Fertility Nashville Fertility Center 321-4740 345 23rd Ave. N., Ste. 401, Nashville nashvillefertility.com Nashville Fertility Center’s in vitro fertilization program offers state-of-the-art technology in combination with a caring staff.

See the video on our website about lasers for kids.

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Baptist Hospital 284-5555 2000 Church St., Nashville baptisthospital.com

Children's Dentistry

Baptist Hospital Women’s Health Services 284-5386 2000 Church St., Nashville baptisthospital.com Hendersonville Medical Center 264-4000 355 New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville tristarhealth.com Middle Tennessee Medical Center 849-4100

Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro of 1700 Mt. Juliet mtmc.org

Fun, state-of-the-art kid-friendly atmosphere!

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt 936-1000 2200 Children’s Way, Nashville vanderbiltchildrens.com

Preventative, restorative, nitrous oxide (laughing gas), general anesthesia, digital radiographs & emergency care

Now Accepting New Patients

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Hermitage 885-3525 5000 Crossing Circle, Ste. 301 Mt. Juliet 754-4444 1747 Medical Center Pkwy.

Murfreesboro 225-0700 5073 Spring St., Spring Hill 302-4200 snodgrassking.com

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St. Thomas Hospital 4220 Harding Road, Nashville stthomas.org

222-2111

Summit Medical Center 5655 Frist Blvd., Hermitage tristarhealth.com

316-3000

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic 893-4480 mmclinic.com Walk-in clinic available Monday through Saturday.

Sumner Regional Medical Center 328-8888 555 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin sumner.org TriStar Centennial Medical Center 342-1000 2300 Patterson Street, Nashville tristarcentennial.com TriStar Women’s and Children’s 2221 Murphy Ave., Nashville tristarwomensandchildrens.com

342-1000

University Medical Center 1411 Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon universitymedicalcenter.com

444-8262

Vanderbilt University Medical Center 1211 22nd Ave. S., Nashville mc.vanderbilt.edu

Internal Medicine

Obstetrics/Gynecology Murfreesboro Medical Clinic 893-4480 mmclinic.com Women have special health-care needs. We can help.

Pediatrics brentwood children’s clinic, P.C. 261-1210 95 Seaboard Lane, Ste. 201, Franklin brentwoodchildrens.com Now accepting new patients. Call for our next newborn education class.

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Williamson Medical Center 435-5000 2021 Carothers Road, Franklin williamsonmedicalcenter.org WMC offers the most advanced technology including robotic-assisted surgery, a NICU and state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging. More than 500 credentialed physicians practice at the fully accredited facility.

brentwood pediatrics 661-4256 5111 Maryland Way, Ste. 301, Brentwood brentwoodpediatrics.com Providing quality medical care to infants, children and adolescents.

centennial pediatrics 690-5437 Bellevue, Brentwood, Centennial Park, Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Skyline, Murfreesboro, Smyrna and Spring Hill centpeds.com

Green hills pediatric associates 385-1451 4322 Harding Pike, Ste. 229, Nashville greenhillspeds.com Accepting new patients.

harpeth pediatrics 771-2656 4085 Mallory Lane, Ste. 204, Franklin harpethpediatrics.com Offering a full range of pediatric services including sick child visits, well child exams, sports physicals, consultations and much more.

Old Harding Pediatric AssocIATES 352-2990 5819 Old Harding Road, Nashville 7640 Hwy. 70 S., Nashville 102 Boyd St., Ashland City ohpa.com Voted #1 pediatric group by Nashville Parent readers.

More than 70 years of caring for children and adolescents.

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic 893-4480 mmclinic.com We put your kids first.

Pediatric Associates of Franklin 790-3200 570 Bakers Bridge Ave., Franklin pediatricsoffranklin.com Voted “#1 Pediatrician” by Williamson Parent readers 12 years in a row! Weekend appointments, parenting classes and psychological services available.

Improving children’s health care in Middle Tennessee for more than 20 years with 12 convenient locations. Please visit website for individual office contact information.

EARLY DETECTION

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Voted #1 Pediatricians in Williamson County 12 Years in a Row!

OUR BOARD CERTIFIED PHYSICIANS: Ray Meneely, M.D., Scott Brooks, M.D., John Chambers, M.D., Tim Carr, MD., Phyllis Townsend, M.D., Allison Couden, M.D., & Molly Hood, M.D. OUR BOARD CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS: Jennifer Stubblefield, CPNP & Leanna Copeland, CPNP

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tennessee pediatrics Hendersonville 826-2080 South Nashville 331-5898 Murfreesboro 890-9008 Spring Hill 302-1279 tennesseepediatrics.com

experience the MIRACLE of

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3D/4D ULTRASOUND

VIP Midsouth, llc Gallatin 451-9246 Hendersonville 824-1142 Lafayette 688-7012 Portland 323-1640 Springfield 384-0600 White House 672-8118 ourvipkids.com Affiliated with the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, VIP MidSouth has specialized in the care of pediatric and adolescent patients for more than 26 years.

When it comes to experience...come to us!

From a yawn to a stretch, to a smile, your 3D/4D ultrasound will give you an amazing first look at your baby’s first movements in the womb.

MUSEUMS/GALLERIES Adventure Science Center 862-5160 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville adventuresci.com Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art 356-8000 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville cheekwood.org

Middle Tennessee’s Oldest & Most Trusted 3D/4D Imaging Center Call or visit us online today!

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Springfield Children’s Clinic 426 22nd Ave. East

384-0600

Hendersonville Children’s Clinic 105 Glen Oaks Drive, Ste 102

824-1142

Gallatin Children’s Clinic 648 Hartsville Pike

451-9246

White House Children’s Clinic 128 Raymond Hirsch Pkwy., Ste 1

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Nashville’s premier attraction explores the history of country music from its early roots to modern day through permanent and rotating exhibits. A multi-million dollar expansion is underway which will include many new options for children.

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring 890-2300 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro discoverycenteronline.org

Frist Center for the Visual Arts 919 Broadway, Nashville fristcenter.org

244-3340

The Frist Center is brimming with fun ways for you and your family to connect with art. Kids’ admission is free!

The Hermitage 889-2941 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville thehermitage.com historic rock castle 824-0502 139 Rock Castle Lane, Hendersonville historicrockcastle.com Historic Rock Castle is the stately seven-story limestone

home where Revolutionary War veteran Daniel Smith resided. Visitors will learn of Smith’s work as a surveyor and senator in Tennessee as well as the lives of his descendents.

Tennessee State Museum 741-2692 505 Deaderick St., Nashville tnmuseum.org One of the largest and finest museums in the nation with extensive collections of historic Tennessee paintings, ceramics, textiles, furniture and crafts. No admission charge. Closed Mondays, New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

NEW PARENT & MATERNITY SERVICES Fetal Imaging Focused Imaging 2200 21st Ave., Ste. 301, Nashville focused4dimaging.com

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Cutting edge 3D/4D ultrasound technology provides a positive bonding experience with your baby before birth.

www.greenhillspeds.com 4322 Harding Pike, Elizabeth Triggs, M.D. James Godfrey, III, M.D. Michael Ladd, M.D. Kimberly Buie, M.D. Suite 229 Nashville, TN 37205 Travis Walters, M.D. Heather Barrow, M.D.

Excellence in Pediatric care for over 30 years

Thanks for voting us one of the best again!

• Board Certified Pediatricians • Prescriptions filled in our office • Full-time triage nurse • Extensive range of services including: digital radiology; certified lab; minor procedures done in office • Electronic medical records • “Is your child sick?” online parent education on our web site

• Open 7 days including evening Mon. thru Fri. • On-site prescription service • Newborn classes • Certified lab with walk-on throat cultures available • Interactive web site • Electronic medical records

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum 416-2001 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville countrymusichalloffame.org

Away-From-Home Party Destinations bounce-u of nashville 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville bounceu.com/cities/nashville.tn

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BounceU offers one-of-a-kind birthday parties that are completely private and are assisted by our party pros who help with every party detail. This party is all about U.

Brushfire Pottery Studio 4004 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville brushfirepottery.com

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Pottery painting parties for kids and adults. Featured on “Talk of the Town.” You have the fun — we do the cleanup! Come let us “fire your imagination.”

Glow Galaxy 370-4386 121 Seaboard Lane, Ste. B, Franklin glowgalaxy.com The best birthday party your kid will ever have! We are the original glow-in-the-dark party experience. Great parties and drop-in play.

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Party packages include games, pizza, party room and more.

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Church Groups

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We offer professional clowns, magicians, superheroes and princesses, as well as Nashville’s widest selection of TV and movie look-alike characters. Costume rental also available.

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Davidson County Animal Control 862-7928 5125 Harding Place, Nashville Happy Tales Humane 791-0827 230 Franklin Road, Ste. 1303, Franklin happytaleshumane.com

photography/ Portraits Ashley Segroves Photography 248-7815 ashleysegroves.com Repeat Best of Parenting Award winner.

Humane Association of Wilson County 444-1144 507 W. Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon newleashonline.org Humane Society of Sumner County 822-0061 16 Volunteer Dr., Hendersonville sumnerhumane.org Love At First Sight Pet Adoption Center 297-2464 4423 Murphy Road, Nashville lafspetadoption.com Nashville Humane Association 213 Oceola Ave., Nashville nashvillehumane.org

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Rutherford County Animal Control 898-7740 rutherfordcounty.org/pets Williamson County Animal Control 790-5590 138 Claude Yates Drive, Franklin petfinder.com/shelters/TN75.html Wilson County Animal Control

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Montessori Prepares a Small Child for Life.

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OPEN HOUSE for Kindergarten/Pre-K Tuesday, October 2, 8:30 a.m.

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Pre- Kindergarten to Eighth Grade SACS and State Accredited 190 Graylynn Drive, Nashville, TN 37214 Phone: (615) 883-1108 Fax: (615) 885-5100 www.holyrosary.edu

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Phone/Website

Grades

Enrollment Tuition*

Religious Affiliation

Abintra Montessori School

352-4317 abintra.org

PreK - 8

150

$11,975 - $14,558

Nonsectarian

771-2898 academychilddevelopment.com

Ages 6 weeks - 5 years

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890-5885 academychilddevelopment.com

Ages 6 weeks - 5 years

Now enrolling

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646-6171 academychilddevelopment.com

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Now enrolling

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591-4040 academychilddevelopment.com

Ages 6 weeks - 5 years

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221-5155 academychilddevelopment.com

Ages 6 weeks - 5 years

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771-1131 academychilddevelopment.com

Ages 6 weeks - 5 years

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790-6737 academychilddevelopment.com

Ages 6 weeks - 5 years

Now enrolling

Call for tuition

NA

356-1880 akivanashville.net

K-6

100

$14,500

Jewish

885-8772 (Fairway Drive) 885-2739 (Lakeland Drive) bambinimontessori.org

8 weeks - Grade 4

--

$3,750 - $9,750

NA

405-4778 bambinivillage.com

PreK - K

24

$2,850 - $6,350

Nondenominational

794-3501 battlegroundacademy.org

K - 12

890

Lower School: $14,760 Middle School: $17,380 Upper School: $17,930

NA

423-267-8505 baylorschool.org

6 - 12 9 - 12 (boarding)

1,070

Day: $19,985 Boarding: $40,705

NA

791-6467 bentonhallacademy.org

3 - 12

75

Lower School: $12,275 Middle/Upper Schools: $12,875

NA

523-0611 brentwoodacademy.com

6 - 12

780

$18,950

Christian, Nondenominational

373-3110 cambridgeacademypreschool.com

6 weeks - 5 years

150

Call for tuition

NA

673-8000 casadeimontessori.com

Ages 2-and-a-half to 12 years

75

$4,550 - $7,900

NA

292-9938 childrenfirstmontessori.org

8 weeks - 5 years (inc. K)

100

$3,545 - $10,600

NA

790-2273 childrensacademytn.com

6 weeks - 5 years before and after care

150

Call for tuition

NA

302-0950 childrensacademytn.com

6 weeks - 5 years before and after care

150

Call for tuition

NA

298-5647 childrenshousenashville.org

Ages 3, 4, 5, K

75

See Web site

NA

292-9465 ctk.org

PreK - 8

264

Preschool: $5,880 Subsidized: $4,950 Full: $7,290

Roman Catholic

914 Davidson Drive, Nashville 37205

The Academy of Cool Springs 270 Seaboard Lane, Franklin 37067

The Academy of Gateway 1404 Gateway Blvd., Murfreesboro 37130

The Academy of Harpeth Village 7836 Old Harding Pike, Nashville 37221

The Academy of Heritage Commons 465 Thompson's Ridge Road, Thompson's Station 37179

The Academy of Indian Lake Village 151 Saundersville Road, Hendersonville 37075

The Academy of Maryland Farms 201 Westwood Place, Brentwood 37027

The Academy of McKay's Mill 1401 Baffin Lane, Franklin 37067

The Academy of Westhaven 104 Prospect Ave. (in Westhaven), Franklin 37064

Akiva School 809 Percy Warner Blvd., Nashville 37205

Bambini Montessori 27 Fairway Drive, Nashville 37214 2501 Lakeland Drive, Nashville 37214

Bambini Village 1140 Cason Lane, Murfreesboro 37129

Battle Ground Academy 150 Franklin Road (K - 4), Franklin 37064 336 Ernest Rice Lane (5 - 12), Franklin 37064

Baylor School 171 Baylor School Road, Chattanooga 37401

Benton Hall Academy 2422 Bethlehem Loop Road, Franklin 37069

Brentwood Academy 219 Granny White Pike, Brentwood 37027

Cambridge Academy 216 Jamestown Park Road, Brentwood 37027

Casa dei Montessori 7646 Hwy. 70 S., Nashville 37221

Children First, A Montessori Community 1710 Woodmont Blvd., Nashville 37215

The Children's Academy 1106 Battlewood St., Franklin 37064

The Children's Academy 1002 Secluded Lane, Spring Hill 37174

Children's House Montessori 3404 Belmont, Blvd., Nashville 37215

Christ the King School 3105 Belmont Blvd., Nashville 37212

* At the time of this printing, some tuition rates for the 2012 - 2013 school year were unavailable. Please contact schools to verify tuition.

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS

money matters

H Call for a tour today!

Toddlers (18 months) - 8th Grade www.montessoriacad.org 6021 Cloverland Drive Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 p (615)833-3610 f (615)833-3680 Accredited by AMS & SACS

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ow much can you afford annually for your child's education? This is your first starting point. Private school tuition in Middle Tennessee ranges from $276 per month to more than $30,000 a year, and while most private schools do offer scholarships, they are usually reserved for families with limited incomes.

That said, if you are convinced private school is the only option for your child, there are ways to pay such as 1) paying your fees in installments, 2) signing up with a tuition payment service and paying monthly installments, 3) applying for financial aid and/or 4) investigating other funding sources.

For more information about financing private school tuition in Middle Tennessee, contact the School and Student Service for Financial Aid at 866-387-2601 or https://sss.ets.org. — susan day

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

IT’S noT juST a chaIr.

CRITICAL THINKING CRITICAL THINKING CRITICAL THINKING CRITICAL THINKING

IT’S her seat aT The Table.

CRITICAL THINKING

Problem Solving Problem Solving Problem Solving CHARACTER

CHARACTER

Problem Solving CHARACTER

CHARACTER Problem Solving At Currey Ingram Academy, students work in small academic groups using curricula matched to their learning styles. For art, music, theatre, physical education and other enrichment activities, the groups get slightly larger to allow for collaborative learning. This is one way Currey Ingram Academy offers the best of both worlds: individualized learning plans for every student and a full host of athletics, arts and extracurricular opportunities, all on a beautiful, 83-acre campus in Brentwood, Tenn.

CHARACTERIntegrity and Compassion Integrity and Compassion COLLABORATION

Integrity and Compassion Integrity and Compassion COLLABORATION

COLLABORATION Integrity and Compassion COLLABORATION

COLLABORATION Teamwork and Leadership Teamwork Leadership 464 Nicholsand Lane – Gallatin, TN 37066 615.452.1914 Teamwork Leadership 464 Nicholsand Lane – Gallatin, TN 37066 More 615.452.1914 info and a video tour at 464 Nichols Lane – Gallatin, TN 37066 www.sumneracademy.org Teamwork and Leadership Teamwork and Leadership More 615.452.1914 info and a video tour at www.sumneracademy.org Find out more at 464 Nichols Lane More info and video tour TN at 37066 curreyingram.org/thedifference464 Nicholswww.sumneracademy.org Lane ––aGallatin, Gallatin, TN 37066 615.452.1914 A coed, K-12 college preparatory school that celebrates individuality, student strengths and personalized goal-setting.

6544 Murray Lane

615.452.1914

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Exceptional education grounded in a Biblical worldview

Accepting Applications for Preschool through 12th Grade Students Call (615)577-1216 for more information

Donelson Christian Academy  300 Danyacrest Drive  Nashville, TN 37214 Preschool through 12th Grade  (615) 883-2926  www.dcawildcats.org  SACS Accredited

Preparing students for college, life, and eternity. preschool-12th grade

More than 20 different denominations and 50 different area churches are represented among our families and faculty. Davidson Academy is a true interdenominational school where Christ is glorified and the foundation of faith is affirmed, all within a college-preparatory setting.

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1414 Old Hickory Blvd.

Nashville, TN 37207 www.davidsonacademy.com 860-5307

Religious Affiliation

School

Phone/Website

Grades

Enrollment Tuition*

Christ Presbyterian Academy

373-9550 cpalions.org

PreK - 12

1,140

$9,820 - $13,170

Presbyterian Church of America

672-6949 ccscolts.com

K5 - 12

180

$4,780

Interdenominational

931-647-6311 clarksvilleacademy.com

PreK - 12

578

PreK - 12: $7,655

NA

465-2081 coolspringsmontessori.com

30 months - K

90

PreK: $7,000 - $8,000 K: $8,200

NA

467-2313 thecovenantschool.com

Jr. K - 6

138

Jr. K: $2,800 - $6,500 K - 6: $10,000

Presbyterian - PCA

790-3331 creekwoodacademy.com

6 weeks - PreK

140

Call for tuition

NA

507-3242 curreyingram.org

K - 12

300+

K - 9: $33,070 10 - 12: $36,690

NA

860-5300 davidsonacademy.com

K3 - 12

750

K3: $7,216; K4/5: $6,450 1 - 6: $8,430; 7 - 12: $8,640

Interdenominational

883-2926 dcawildcats.org

PreK - 12 Preschool program for 3-year-olds

785

PreK: $7,895 K - 5: $8,495; 6 - 8: $9,495 9 - 12: $9,995

Nondenominational/Christian

383-0661, 301-5400 ensworth.com

P1 - 12

P1 - 8: 615 9 - 12: 425

$11,000

Nonsectarian

367-0532 ezellharding.com

PreK3 - 12

627

PreK3 - 4: $7,250 5 - 8: $7,650 9 - 12: $7,950

Church of Christ

383-4200 fatherryan.org/admissions

9 - 12

925

$12,185

Roman Catholic

832-8845 franklinroadacademy.com

PreK - 12

850

PreK: $9,780; K - 4: $14,970 5 - 8: $16,635 9 - 12: $17,640

An inclusive Christian environment

890-0894 frcsminutemen.com

PreK - 12

300

$3,825

Independent Baptist

613-0472 thegardnerschool.com

6 weeks - PreK

150

Call for tuition

NA

656-2800 thegardnerschool.com

6 weeks - PreK

190

Call for tuition

NA

630-7700 thegardnerschool.com

6 weeks - PreK

160

Call for tuition

NA

882-0440 thegardnerschool.com

6 weeks - PreK

150

Call for tuition

NA

595-2525 goddardschool.com

6 weeks - 6 years

--

Call for tuition

NA

822-9300 goddardschool.com

6 weeks - 6 years

--

Call for tuition

NA

868-2600 goodpasture.org

PreK3 - 12

920

Pre3/4: $8,160 K - 12: $8,280

Church of Christ

2323 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville 37215

Christian Community Schools 506 Hester Drive, White House 37188

Clarksville Academy 710 N. Second St., Clarksville 37040

Cool Springs Montessori 207 Gothic Court, Franklin 37067

The Covenant School 33 Burton Hills Drive, Nashville 37215

Creek Wood Academy 100 Creekstone Blvd., Franklin 37064

Currey Ingram Academy 6544 Murray Lane, Brentwood 37027

Davidson Academy 1414 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville 37207

Donelson Christian Academy 300 Danyacrest Drive, Nashville 37214

Ensworth School 211 Ensworth Ave., Nashville 37205 (P1 - 8) Highway 100, Nashville 37221 (9 - 12)

Ezell-Harding Christian School 574 Bell Road, Antioch 37013

Father Ryan High School 700 Norwood Drive, Nashville 37204

Franklin Road Academy 4700 Franklin Road, Nashville 37220

Franklin Road Christian School 3124 Franklin Road, Murfreesboro 37128

The Gardner School of Brentwood 1591 Mallory Lane N., Brentwood 37027

The Gardner School of Franklin 131 Market Exchange Court, Franklin 37067

The Gardner School of Midtown 1811 State St., Nashville 37203

The Gardner School of Nashville 601 Marriott Drive, Nashville 37214

The Goddard School 1101 Moher Blvd., Franklin 37069

The Goddard School 108 Cinema Drive, Hendersonville 37075

Goodpasture Christian School 619 Due West Ave., Madison 37115

* At the time of this printing, some tuition rates for the 2012 - 2013 school year were unavailable. Please contact schools to verify tuition.

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what schools seek

J

ust as families heavily scrutinize schools they’re interested in, schools do the same to prospective students.

Here are some things they will look for: • Families who gel with the school’s mission statement.

• Previous transcripts.

• Recommendations from former teachers.

• Extra-curricular activities.

• Standardized test scores.

• The child’s admissions interview.

“The interview personalizes all the statistics,” says Bradford Gioia, head of school at Montgomery Bell Academy. “It can enlighten and surprise us as we learn about certain talents and curiosities students may have.”

Overall, schools seek students who show signs of successful academic futures that will represent the school in a positive manner. Interviewers will gauge the student’s enthusiasm and how articulate he is. Just like job interviews, it’s impressive to schools when prospective students ask questions in return.

— chad young

Preschool–12 | Co-Educational | Rigorous Academics | Award-Winning Fine Arts | Competitive Athletics | Christ-Centered Worldview

Visit us online

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2323-A Old Hickory Blvd.

Nashville, TN 37215 (615) 373-9550

Now enrolling for Fall.

Call today for a school tour!

deeper the roots,

higher the reach.

A school recognized as much for where it is going... as it is for where it’s coming from.

Lipscomb Academy is a pre-kindergarten through 12th grade Christ-centered school with a passion for academic excellence, and the only independent school in the mid- state operated by a university.

For a personal tour, contact us online at lipscombacademy.org

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1140 Cason Lane Murfreesboro, TN

bambinivillage.com (615) 405-4778

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS

ST. BERNARD ACADEMY Now ENrolliNg 8 wEEks to 4th gradE Centrally located to Opryland, East Nashville, Madison and Mt. Juliet, Easy and convenient commute into downtown Nashville • Member of the American Montessori Society • Accredited through Department of Education

Come Grow with Us bambinimontessori.org director@bambinimontessori.org

27 Fairway Dr. Nashville, TN 37214

885-8772

St. Bernard Academy is a Pre-K thru 8th Grade Academy located near Vanderbilt University.

2501 Lakeland Drive Nashville, TN 37214

3 years in a row!

885-2739

2020 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212 • 615.385.0440 www.stbernard.org

S T U D I O R YA N P H O T O G R A P H Y

Come and see how inspiring true learning can be!

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MONTESSORI

WWW.SMS.CHURCHOFSTMATTHEW.ORG

(615) 662-4044

K-8TH

SACS ACCREDITED

2000 Edgehill Avenue Nashville, Tennessee 37212 615/327-3812 www.usn.org

School

Phone/Website

Grades

Enrollment Tuition*

Religious Affiliation

Green Hills Child Development

383-3373 greenhillschild.com

Infants - K

76

Please see website

Nondenominational

356-2974 hardingacademy.org

K-8

480

K - 5: $14,910 6 - 8: $15,015

NA

297-9543 harpethhall.org

5 - 12

665

Middle School: $21,090 Upper School: $21,915

NA

824-1550 hcacrusaders.com

Preschool - 12

275

PreK: $4,300 K - 5: $5,700 6 - 12: $6,000

Christian environment; open to all faiths

661-5437 highhopesnash.org

6 weeks - PreK

100

Call for tuition

NA

377-6636 (Brentwood) 371-8091 (Franklin) 366-1750 (Antioch) hollytreechildcare.com

Ages 6 weeks - 5 years (To 12 years Antioch location)

--

Call for tuition

Christian

883-1108 holyrosary.edu

PreK - 8

360

Catholics: $4,750 Others: $6,200

Roman Catholic

354-0270 lindenwaldorf.org

PreK - 8

199

$5,720 - $11,575

NA

966-6409 lipscombacademy.org

PreK - 12

1,307

PreK - 4: $9,525 5 - 12: $10,470

Church of Christ/ Nondenomenational

865-4055 madisonacademy.com

9 - 12

96

$750 - $840 per month

Seventh-day Adventist

865-4575 mcesda.org

K-8

175

Call for tution

Seventh-day Adventist

833-3610 montessoriacad.org

18 months - Grade 8

245

$6,600 - $11,050

NA

373-0897 montessoricentre.org

2 months - K

112

$4,750 - $9,950

NA

226-4588 monteastnash.com

Ages 2-and-a-half to 6 including K

40

Call for tuition

NA

794-0567 montessorifranklin.org

Ages 2-and-a-half to Grade 6

90

$6,550 - $9,875

NA

298-5514 montgomerybell.edu

7 - 12

700

$21,250

NA

758-0819 mjmacademy.com

18 mos - Elementary School

75

Call for tuition

NA

297-6544 oakhillschool.org

PreK - 6

515

PreK: $7,950 - $9,150 K - 6: $15,395

Christian/ Nondenominational

292-5134 overbrook.edu

PreK - 8

330

PreK: $6,375 K - 8: $11,700 (sibling discount)

Roman Catholic, all faiths welcome

352-4317 pleasantviewmontessori.com

18 mos - 12 yrs

50

$5,400 - $9,000

NA

822-2375 jp2hs.org

9 - 12

620

Catholic: $11, 130 Non-Catholic: $12,605

Roman Catholic, all faiths welcome

Priest Lake Christian Academy

366-1423

Preschool 2-1/2 - K

184

Call for tuition

NA

3325 Anderson Road, Antioch 37013

academy@priestlake1.org

Infant - K, plus afterschool program

50

Call for tuition

Baptist

3420 Belmont Blvd., Nashville 37215

Harding Academy 170 Windsor Drive, Nashville 37205

Harpeth Hall School (girls only) 3801 Hobbs Road, Nashville 37215

Hendersonville Christian Academy 355 Old Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville 37075

High Hopes Inclusive Preschool 1647 Mallory Lane, Ste. 103, Brentwood 37027

Holly Tree Christian Preschool 1384 Holly Tree Gap Road, Brentwood 37027 122 Seaboard Lane, Franklin 37067 3421 Anderson Road, Antioch 37013

Holy Rosary Academy 190 Graylynn Drive, Nashville 37214

Linden Waldorf School 3201 Hillsboro Road, Nashville 37215

Lipscomb Academy 4517 and 3901 Granny White Pike, Nashville 37204

Madison Academy 100 Academy Road, Madison 37115

Madison Campus Elementary 1515 Sutherland Drive, Madison 37115

Montessori Academy 6021 Cloverland Drive, Brentwood 37027

Montessori Centre 4608 Granny White Pike, Nashville 37220

Montessori East — Nashville 801 Porter Road, Nashville 37206

Montessori School of Franklin 244 Noah Drive, Franklin 37064

Montgomery Bell Academy (boys only) 4001 Harding Road, Nashville 37205

Mount Juliet Montessori Academy 9695 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet 37122

Oak Hill School 4815 Franklin Road, Nashville 37220

Overbrook School 4210 Harding Road, Nashville 37205

Pleasant View Montessori 2511 Hwy. 49 E., Pleasant View

Pope John Paul II High School 117 Caldwell Drive, Hendersonville 37075

Primrose School of Brentwood

370-8305

5320 Maryland Way, Brentwood 37027

primrosebrentwood.com

* At the time of this printing, some tuition rates for the 2012 - 2013 school year wereA unavailable.

Please contact schools to verify tuition.

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Academic Excellence • Passion for Christ • Leadership Development

what school is best for your child?

When researching private schools for your child, keep the following points in mind: YOUR CHILD'S NEEDS • Does your child need more structure or less in his environment?

• Does he need to be challenged more? Does he need more individual attention?

• Does your child generally require extra help or time in completing assignments?

• Does he benefit from a creative atmosphere or an academic one?

PreK-6th | Located in Green Hills | 615.269.4751 stpaulchristianacademy.org

YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING STYLE

SAINT HENRY SCHOOL Established in 1957, Saint Henry School forms and supports students spiritually, academically, physically, and emotionally.

Diocesan Catholic School Pre-K through 8th grade SACS/SAIS accredited Before/after care available •

October Open House Call for details

6401 Harding Pike Nashville, TN 37205

615-352-1328 www.sthenryschool.org

• Does your child learn best by seeing how things work?

• Does he excel by reading or listening?

• Does he like to participate in discussions?

• Is he logical or mathematical?

Artistic?

• Does he prefer to learn in groups or work alone?

MAKING THE MATCH

• After pinpointing your child's needs, now you can look at different schools to make the appropriate matches.

• Learn what type of learning experiences are available in class, on the playing field, in extra-curricular activities and in community service.

• Know the educational focuses of each school, and determine if the atmospheres are competitive or nurturing or both.

Source: National Association of Independent Schools (nais.org).

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Growing in Grace and Knowledge

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Rigorous academics Catholic faith formation Co-ed pre-k through 8th Montessori pre-k and K Financial assistance Morning bus service available 4210 Harding Rd • Nashville, TN 37205 • 615.292.5134 • www.overbrook.edu • www.facebook.com/overbrookschool

The Webb School BELL BUCKLE

The Character of Home

Integrity, Confidence, Passionate Learners 1-888-733-9322

www.TheWebbSchool.com Webb is a co-ed day / boarding school for grades 6-12.

5-day boarding and daily bus service available from Murfreesboro

The Webb School welcomes applicants of all races, religions, creeds or ethnic origins.

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Discover family connections at St. Ann St. Ann School provides families a community where every member is important in the educational process.

We invite you to visit our website at saint annparish. com/school and hear from our families about why you should bring your family to tour our campus. You’ll discover for yourself the connection between our family and yours.

Preschool 2 1/2 yrs to Kindergarten 3325 Anderson Rd., Antioch

366-1423

615.269.0568 | 5105 Charlotte Ave | saintannparish.com/school

Learn more about what Middle Tennessee private schools have to offer.

F ra nk l i n Roa d A c ade my SCHOLARSHIP • INTEGRITY • BALANCE

nashvilleparent.com School listings, enrichment listings and helpful articles are always available online.

And make sure to visit our in September 2013.

Watch for details in the August issue of Nashville, Rutherford, Sumner and Williamson Parent magazines.

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A college prepArAtory school in An inclusive christiAn environment for grAdes pre-k through 12

Admission open House events: november 10, 2012 • January 26, 2013 grades pre-k through 12 F o r r e s e r vAt i o n s c A l l 8 3 2 - 8 8 4 5 4700 franklin road • nashville, tn • 37220 • franklinroadacademy.com

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Phone/Website

Grades

Enrollment Tuition*

Religious Affiliation

Primrose School of Cool Springs

771-3001

Infant - Private K

175

Call for tuition

NA

1010 Windcross Court, Franklin 37067

primrosecoolsprings.com

School

Primrose School of Hendersonville

338-4361

Call for tuition

NA

primrosehendersonville.com

6 weeks - 5 years, plus after-school program

156

107 Springhouse Court, Hendersonville 37075

Primrose School of Murfreesboro

848-5301

6 weeks - PreK

Now enrolling

Call for tuition

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554 Brandies Circle, Murfreesboro 37128

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Providence Christian Academy

904-0902 providencechristian.com

PreK - 12

350

PreK: $5,700; K: $6,760; 1 - 12: $8,112

Interdenominational

269-0568 saintannparish.com/school

PreK - 8

170

Participating Catholics: $5,170 Others: $8,159

Catholic, open to all denominations

385-0440 stbernard.org

PreK - 8

320

$9,940

Catholic

298-4525 stcecilia.edu

9 - 12

264

$15,250

Roman Catholic, all faiths welcome

833-5770 stedward.org

PreK - 8

445

Catholics: $5,100

Catholic

352-1328 sthenryschool.org

PreK - 8

690

Catholics: $5,530; Others: $6,613 Call for PreK tuition

Catholic

230-7048 saintjohnvianney.org

PreK3 - 8

125

Catholic: $5,000 Others: $6,800

Catholic

865-1491 stjosephnashville.org

PreK - 8

390

Catholic: $5,358 Others: $7,585

Catholic

662-4044 sms.churchofstmatthew.org

K-8

450

Participating Catholics: $5,960 (sibling discount)

Catholic

269-4751 stpaulchristianacademy.org

PreK - 6

400

K - 6: $14,250 JrK 5 day: $14,250 JrK 3 day: $6,900

Christian/ Nondenominational

255-2049 stpiusnashville.org

PreK - 8

110

Catholic: $4,068 Non-Catholic: $5,900 Discounts for siblings

NA

377-0033 southgatechild.com

6 weeks - PreK

96

Call for tuition

NA

452-1914 sumneracademy.org

PreK - 8

207

PreK: $7,220; K: $8,630 1 - 8: $10,650

NA

327-3812 usn.org

K - 12

1,000

LS: $17,265 MS: $18,320 HS: $19,250

NA

888-733-9322 thewebbschool.com

6 - 12

305

Day: $15,900 - $17,000 Boarding: $31,150 - $39,600

NA

410 Dejarnette Lane, Murfreesboro 37130

Saint Ann School 5105 Charlotte Ave., Nashville 37209

St. Bernard Academy 2020 24th Ave. S., Nashville 37212

St. Cecilia Academy (girls only) 4210 Harding Road, Nashville 37205

Saint Edward School 190 Thompson Lane, Nashville 37211

Saint Henry School 6401 Harding Pike, Nashville 37205

St. John Vianney School 501 N. Water Ave., Gallatin 37066

St. Joseph School 1225 Gallatin Road S., Madison 37115

St. Matthew School 533 Sneed Road W., Franklin 37069

St. Paul Christian Academy 5035 Hillsboro Road, Nashville 37215

St. Pius X Classical Academy 2750 Tucker Road, Nashville 37218

Southgate Children's Academy 315 Southgate Court, Brentwood 37027

Sumner Academy 464 Nichols Lane, Gallatin 37066

University School of Nashville 2000 Edgehill Ave., Nashville 37212

The Webb School 319 Webb Road East, Bell Buckle 37020

* At the time of this printing, some tuition rates for the 2012 - 2013 school year were unavailable. Please contact schools to verify tuition.

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Charting Private Schools 2012-2013

PRIVATE SCHOOLS • RETAIL/SHOPPING

Considering an independent education option for your child?

Meet one-on-one with representatives from independent schools and boarding schools in the greater Nashville area.

PRIVATE SCHOOL FAIR

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MORE THAN 45 SCHOOLS PARTICIPATE! 2012 PARTICIPANTS INCLUDED: Baylor School • Christ Presbyterian Academy • Christ The King School • Covenant School • Currey Ingram Academy • Ezell-Harding Christian School • Franklin Road Academy • Goodpasture Christian School • Harpeth Hall School • Linden Waldorf School • Lipscomb Academy • Montessori Academy • Montgomery Bell Academy • Our Savior Lutheran Academy • Overbrook School Brought to you by • St. Ann School • St. Cecilia Academy • St. Edward School • St. Joseph School • St. Paul Christian Academy • St. Pius X Classical Academy • The Webb School • University School of Nashville

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A huge selection of children’s furniture and accessories.

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Look for our Skill Builders Catalog on our Website!

Shop, dine and stroll over 60 great stores and restaurants.

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Dillard’s, JC Penney, Sears, plus 50 specialty stores.

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Retail/shopping

Happy BackYards 370 Williamson Square, Franklin

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Happy Backyards and Woodplay playsystems, Goalrilla and Goalsetter goals, trampolines and accessories.

Toys and Hobbies Learning Express 420 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin 771-3434 www.franklin.learningexpress-toys.com Your neighborhood toy store offering the most unique skill-builder toys, games and specialty gifts available. Free gift wrap, personalization and birthday registry.

PHILLIPS TOY MART 5207 Harding Road, Belle Meade phillipstoymart.com

352-5363

Voted Nashville’s #1 toy store in the Best of Parenting Poll! Family-owned for 60 years.

speech FRANKLIN SPEECH AND LEARNING CENTER 591-3244 2117 Hillsboro Road, Franklin –and– SOUTH NASHVILLE SPEECH AND LEARNING CENTER 832-8955

4731 Trousdale Drive, Ste. 12, Nashville helenduhon.com franklinspeech@yahoo.com Licensed speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and physical therapists. We offer assessments, consultations and treatment. New programs for ADHD, traumatic brain injuries and other neurological disorders.

VANDERBILT BILL WILKERSON CENTER 936-5126 Hearing & Speech Sciences Dept.

1215 21st Ave. S., Nashville We are looking for children ages 3 years, 0 months to 5 years, 11 months to participate in a study of stuttering and typical speech.

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Interested in Your Child’s Speech and Language?

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ADVERTISERS INDEX

A New Leaf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Abintra Montessori School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 The Academy Child Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Act Too Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Ann Carroll School of Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Ashley Segroves Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Associated Children’s Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Bambini Montessori . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Bambini Village Montessori Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Barfield School of Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Barrington Christian Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Bell Aire Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Benton Hall Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Blessed Beginnings Comprehensive Learning Center . . . . . . . 41 Bounce U of Nashville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Brentwood Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Brentwood Children’s Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Brentwood Pediatric Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Brentwood Pediatrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Brush Fire Pottery Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Cambridge Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Camp Idyllwild . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Centennial Pediatrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Cheekwood Child Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 The Children’s Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Children’s Dentistry of Gallatin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Children’s Dentistry of Murfreesboro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Children’s Playroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Christ Presbyterian Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Christ the King School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 The Cookie Works at Rochelle Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Cool Springs Montessori . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Copy Cats for Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Creek Wood Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Currey Ingram Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 The Dance Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Dance in Bloom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Dance Theatre of TN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Davidson Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Deer Run Retreat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Diamond Academy of Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Dinosaur World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Donelson Christian Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Elite Dance Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Ensworth School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Ezell-Harding Christian School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Family Care Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Family Vision Care of Cool Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Firstlight Arts Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Focused Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Franklin Child Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Franklin Road Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Franklin School of Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Franklin Speech and Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Games on the Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 The Gardner School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 The Goddard School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Goodpasture Christian School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Grand Central Party Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Green Hills Child Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Green Hills Pediatric Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Harpeth Pediatrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Hendersonville Christian Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Hendersonville Montessori Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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High Hopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Holy Rosary Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 I.T. Creswell Arts Middle Magnet School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Inside-Out Play Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Lanes, Trains and Automobiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Learning Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Lipscomb Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Madison Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Metro Health Department (Boot Camp for Dads) . . . . . . . . . 50 Metro Health Department (The New Life Program) . . . . . . . 53 Montessori Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Ms. Biz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Murfreesboro Medical Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 My Family Coupons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 My Gym . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Nashville Ballet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Nashville Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 NexSlim Medical Weight Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Old Harding Pediatric Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Overbrook School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Paisley Hall Childcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Parent-Teacher Store USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Party Pals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Pediatric Associates of Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Pediatric Dentistry Specialists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Phillips Toy Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Plaid Rabbit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Pleasant View Montesssori . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Priest Lake Christian Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Primrose Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Pro Music Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Pump it Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Rolling Video Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Smartt Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Snodgrass-King Pediatric Dental Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Southgate Children’s Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Saint Ann School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 St. Bernard Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 St. Edward School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Saint Henry School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Saint John Vianney School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Saint Joseph School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Saint Matthew School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 St. Paul Christian Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Step Forward Day Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Stoke Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Sumner Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Sumner Regional Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Sylvan Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Taekwondo International USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Tidy Paws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 University School of Nashville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 USA Baby/Happy Backyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 USBA Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Vanderbilt Program for Talented Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Victory Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 VIP/Midsouth Pediatrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 The Webb School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Westside Gymnastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Williamson Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC YMCA Camp Widjiwagan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 YMCA of Middle Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC Zoo Crew Pediatric Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC

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