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Nutrition During Pregnancy........................................2 New Guidelines on Vaginal Birth after Cesarean.......3 Budgeting for Baby.................................................4-5 Fathers at Birth...........................................................6 TV for Infants & Toddlers...........................................8 Healthy Beginnings..............................................10-11 Brain Development is Sequential..............................13 Is a Parent Participation Preschool Right for you?...29 Nature is Necessary.............................................30-31 Activate Your Child’s Inner Musician......................32 Kids Get Stressed Too...............................................33 What is Arts Learning?.............................................37 Our Kids and Media Time........................................38 Car Seats: A review on Safely Transporting.............39
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By Sarah Larson
Nutrition During Pregnancy There is no mistaking the obvious changes
that take place in the body of the pregnant woman, but the subtle, invisible changes are equally as important: • Blood volume expands by 50%-60% in normal pregnancy. • The placenta develops and functions to nourish baby. • The increased requirements of liver function. Few women are told that these internal demands on their bodies have direct correlation with the success of their pregnancy, and while they may have little control over stretch marks or the need for a new wardrobe, they do have some control over the invisible changes that are going on inside. It’s all about FOOD! Dr. Tom Brewer spent over fifty years studying the effects of nutrition in pregnancy especially with regard to the body’s need for protein in treating pre-eclampsia or toxemia. This misunderstood disease occurs during the third trimester of pregnancy and is characterized by rising blood pressure, pathological edema, premature labor, convulsions and even death. However, it can be prevented with attention to the increased nutritional requirements of women during pregnancy. Dr. Brewer’s pregnancy diet includes recommendations of 80-100 grams of protein every day and 2600+ calories per day while asking the question, “What am I eating?” rather than “How much weight am I gaining?” Understanding how your body works during pregnancy provides a foundation for an adequate nutritional program and women who educate themselves, listen to their bodies and avoid harmful substances will achieve a healthy pregnancy and develop life long habits of good nutrition for their family. During the first and second trimesters of pregnancy, good nutrition is necessary for optimal placenta development and to promote blood building and tissue expansion. The third trimester is characterized by the increased demand on liver function. This large organ must maintain appropriate levels of fluid in the bloodstream, metabolize increased hormones and cleanse the bloodstream of toxins. None of this is possible if it becomes malnourished and if the necessary protein is not available.
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Life goes on even when we are pregnant and many stressful situations can create nutritional problems that can that interfere with good eating habits. Some of these include: Moving, working full time, strenuous exercise, nausea, depression or medical problems. You will feel better and have a safer pregnancy if you identify these stresses and make changes where possible to protect the supply of nutrients for your body and baby while at the same time, omitting empty calories, fast food and high sugar drinks. Fad diets and unsolicited advice cannot compare with educated scientific fact and many Americans can be considered malnourished in spite of the availability of nutritious food. Don’t count your baby among them. Dr. Brewer’s prenatal diet is easily located on his exhaustive website, and although he passed away in 2005, the website and blog is maintained and updated regularly. The website can be found at www.dr.brewerpregnancydiet.com Below is the comparison of the Brewer diet and the ACOG diet. Choose the one which will nurture you and your baby for best health.
The Brewer Pregnancy Diet*
The ACOG Diet *
Milk products & substitutes--4 servings 1 serving = 8 grams protein Total = 32 grams protein Calcium replacements--2 per soy (above) Eggs--2 servings 1 serving = 6 grams protein Total = 12 grams protein Other proteins--6 to 8 servings 1 serving = 1 oz = 7 grams protein Total = 6 to 8 oz. (approx. 42-56 grams protein) Total proteins = 86-100 grams Green vegetables--2 servings Vitamin A foods--1 serving Whole grains--5 servings Vitamin C foods--2 servings Fats and oils--3 to 5 servings Salt--unlimited Total calories = 2600-3000 Recommended weight gain--unlimited (avg. 35-45 lbs) Avg. size baby--7 lbs 2 oz to 8 lb 8 oz
Milk, yogurt and cheese--3 serv. 1 serving = 8 grams protein Total = 24 grams protein Calcium--mentioned in milk products Eggs--Combined with all proteins Zero additional servings Zero additional protein All proteins--5 to 5 1/2 servings 1 serving = 1 oz = 7 grams protein Total = 5 to 5 1/2 oz. (approx. 35-39 grams protein) Total proteins = 59-63 grams Green vegetables--Combined (see below) Vegetables (green & yellow)--2-3 servings Grains--6 servings Fruits--1 1/2 to 2 servings Fats and oils--use sparingly Salt--not mentioned Total calories = 1900-2500 Recommended weight gain-restricted (25-35 pounds advised) Avg. size baby--7 lb 8 oz.
*American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
By Sarah Larson
New guidelines on:
Vaginal Birth after Cesarean
For many years it was assumed that “once
a C-section, always a C-section.” In other words, if a woman gave birth by Cesarean, it cannot be safe for her to have a Trial Of Labor (TOLAC) for subsequent births. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists (ACOG) has taken a long look at statistics and has released new, less restrictive guidelines for Vaginal Births after Cesarean, (VBAC). This is good news for women who are looking forward to a second or third birth after a Cesarean. Cesarean section rates in the United States have increased dramatically over the past four decades from 5% in 1970 to over 31% in 2009, while in Great Britain they have remained at a low of 9% during that time. Why the sudden increase? What are the causes? Some can be attributed to cultural, some to technological, some to professional, some to legal, and liability suits. No matter the cause; the problem needs to be addressed. ACOG is concerned with the high rate of C-Sections and president Richard Waldman, M.D. feels that ACOG “needs to work collaboratively with patients, colleagues, hospitals and insurers to swing the pendulum back to fewer C-sections and a more reasonable VBAC rate.” In the past, the recommendation stated that most women with a low transverse incision should be counseled about VBAC and offered a “trial of labor” New recommendations also include women with: two previous low transverse C-section incisions, women carrying twins, women with unknown type of uterine scarring. Furthermore, a Cesarean cannot be forced, nor can care be denied if a woman refuses a C-Section during labor. Counseling on the benefits and risks of VBAC is important in making plans for labor and delivery and consideration should be given to a woman’s risk of complications in the context of her future reproductive plans. For the approximately 60%-80% of women who have successful VBACs, there is the benefit of avoiding major abdominal Today’s
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surgery, decrease risk of hemorrhage or infection, and shorter postpartum recovery. Risks for multiple Cesarean Sections include hysterectomy, bowel and bladder injury, transfusion, infection and abnormal placenta conditions. A successful VBAC has fewer complications than an elective repeat C-section, while a failed trial of labor after Cesarean has more complications than an elective C-section. The risk of uterine rupture is low, .5%-.8%, but if it occurs, it can be an emergency. This is why ACOG recommends that a trial of labor is most safely undertaken where staff is available for immediate Cesarean. Such resources are not always available in every hospital which is the reason why many hospitals refuse to do VBACs entirely. If you are considering a VBAC, discuss your situation early in your prenatal care with your physician so that plans can be made well in advance. St. Charles does allow OBs to do VBACs with certain restrictions and always with the goal of promoting the safest environment for labor and delivery, not to restrict a woman’s birthing choice. For more information on the ACOG recommendation stating that a VBAC is a safe and reasonable option for most women, see their position paper at www.ACOG.org Women who are interested in VBAC or avoiding a Cesarean can find support at www.ican-online.org
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Budgeting for
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irth in Oregon has dropped along with our economic down-turn, and parents are being cautious about planning their family size. Counting the cost of pregnancy, birth and baby’s first year, can be daunting and wise parents give careful consideration to the economic issues involved in this enormous investment. Some major expenses are necessary and must not be compromised, especially when considering the health of mom and baby, but many life time habits of frugality can be started before pregnancy, as you make decisions for your family’s future. The choice of care provider for prenatal care and birth allows for a certain flexibility in costs. The basic prenatal, delivery and six week postpartum checkup with an OB-GYN or a Certified Nurse Midwife is $3500.00. This does not include lab tests, ultra sounds, etc. Prenatal and delivery at home with a Certified Professional Midwife is $3900.00. Choices of birth places are also available: Assuming you are having a normal labor and birth and that baby is healthy, not requiring time in the NICU your choices and prices include: Basic hospital birth without drugs, $8000.00. If you choose to have an
epidural the cost is $14,000. If you choose to birth with a midwife at one of the two free standing birth centers in Central Oregon, you will pay $850.00. These prices are approximate and many unforeseen expenses may come as a surprise after the birth, so it’s easy to see why health insurance is necessary to cover most of these costs. Checking with your insurance company on Preferred Provider choices and closely monitoring out of pocket expenses can help with savings. Preparing for birth in a childbirth class is another way of saving money, since educated, prepared parents are less likely to have expensive interventions during birth. Many pregnant women have heard, “Can’t we just study the book and look at the movies on the internet?” Information that cannot be found elsewhere is shared with other parents in childbirth classes including, community resources, expectation of your body and your partner, postpartum issues, natural pain management techniques and hospital policies. Don’t neglect your education as you anticipate the biggest event of your lives. Bradley Method Childbirth classes cost is $175.00 for the 20 hour class. The 10 hour Basic
Meet Sarah Larson
Sarah is a native of Bend and except for her years at the U of O, where she received a Master’s in Special Education, and a short time in the Peace Corps, where she witnessed her first birth, Sarah is a life long resident of Bend. Sarah is the mother of six children born without drugs, with little medical intervention and with a supportive husband; three of her children were born at the St. Charles and three at home. Sarah soon realized that many women did not have the support and encouragement that she had experienced at birth and her passion for natural birth. From 1995-2005, Sarah assisted a midwife simply for the joy of participating in birth. She also had the privilege of supporting her own daughters and daughters-in-law in the births of her grandchildren. After her last home-schooled daughter graduated and she found her nest was empty, Sarah joined her oldest daughter in becoming a certified teacher for the Bradley Method of Childbirth. Teaching couples quickly gave Sarah opportunities for labor support and in 2006, she became a certified doula with Doulas of North America and a hypnobabies doula. “I have supported 50+ couples in homes, hospitals and birth centers, in medicated and non medicated births, with midwives and with doctors and even caught one grandchild before the midwife arrived. I have found that I love seeing couples become parents and my favorite phone call is from a dad saying, “We did it!!”” When Sarah is not teaching, or supporting laboring women, she can be found skiing, hunting or spending time with her grandchildren. Page
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Lamaze class is $89.00 while the Lamaze Labor preparation 5 hour class costs $59.00. Birth by design (20 hours) is also offered at $159.00. The 12 hour class at a Birth Center is $200.00. Occasionally these costs can be adjusted according to income since childbirth teachers understand the importance of every couple participating in a class. Hiring a labor support doula can also aid in reducing the cost of birth. In addition to shorter labors with fewer complications, the presence of a doula also decreases the need for induction of labor, pain medication and Cesarean Sections resulting in a more satisfying birth experience. The cost of hiring a certified birth doula in Central Oregon ranges from $500-$900. Perhaps a cash contribution is offered by a grandmother, aunt or sister. Suggest that they help with the cost of doula support or childbirth class. The networking among friends who are at the same stage in life helps couples find places to save money. Look for friends who will not tempt you to indulge in impulse buying or fads, but rather know the secrets of saving money. These friends are priceless. The test of real frugality begins with the preparation for the day when baby comes home. Some other ideas for cost cutting include: • Breastfeed your baby • Shop at thrift stores, garage sales, and Craig’s List • Watch for coupons online, in the mail, in magazines and in the paper. Diapers and slings are often sold for less this way. • Leave the tags on the shower gifts until you know you will use them. There will be duplicates and babies outgrow the outfits so fast. Either take them back or give them to someone as a gift. • Enjoy the hand-me-downs. You will be surprised at the amount of high quality baby items of every kind that come to you when your friends and family see your pregnant belly. • Decorate baby’s room in a neutral color. The next baby may need to use that room, too. Today’s
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• Eliminate the non essentials on your list. • Trade child care with trusted friends. • Learn to use cloth diapers. (Find these on Craig’s List) • Feed your baby with the food from the table rather than buying baby food. Blend or grind the nutritious meals that you learned to prepare when you were so aware of your diet during pregnancy. (Your child will acquire a taste for your cooking and be a less picky eater). Growing from couple to parent involves a transformational lifestyle change into the most exciting and rewarding time of your life. With wise planning, strong support and careful preparation, becoming a frugal family is less painful. Sarah Larson is a labor support doula and Bradley Method Childbirth Educator. She can be reached at 541-382-6273 or 541-815-5165. See her website at www.Learning2Birth.com
Learning 2 Birth Bradley Childbirth Classes and Labor Support Doula
Consumer based preparation for childbirth for you and your partner, in a relaxed home setting includes: Anatomy of Birth Nutrition counseling Relaxation exercises Medication in childbirth Husband/Partner involvement Breastfeeding education Videos, workbook, guest speakers Class size is limited to 6-8 couples for individual attention. Private classes are also available. Find your bond strengthened emotionally, spiritually and physically as you grow from couple to family. Contact: Sarah Larson CD, (DONA) 541-382-6273 sarahlarson@hotmail.com Christine Walters 541-771-5100 thewalters@bendbroadband.com
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By Sarah Larson
Fathers at Birth
As their childbirth teacher and doula, I was
privileged and honored to attend the birth of Anne and Bob’s first daughter. When I asked Bob what he wanted most from their birth, his answer was much like any new father to be: 1. The safety of baby and mom 2. A successful and gratifying experience 3. The knowledge that together they did the best they could and that he did not hinder the process.
her from unnecessary disturbance minimizing adrenaline and allowing the release of her endorphins that keep the flow of labor uninterrupted.
His communication with the staff was professional and protective as he ran interference for Anne. Bob had participated in Anne’s prenatal care, including her visits to the doctor and since they had carefully communicated as a couple, he was quick to accurately speak for Anne when she was not able to immediately answer questions from In accomplishing these goals, Bob saw his unique the staff. place as husband, lover, companion, and father of the baby. He recognized that he had a personal and profound Like many birthing women, Anne struggled in connection to the birth; a connection that he expected transition to manage her contractions and needed extra would effect his long term relationship with his family. reassurance and encouragement. Bob was there, to ground her with eye to eye contact, massaging her and holding As her constant companion, Bob never left Anne. her close. When she felt she was losing control, that she He was available and responsive to her needs throughout couldn’t go on, Bob centered her with his own breathing, the labor. Although a man’s first desire may be to “fix” even joining her in vocalizations that helped her keep her what he perceives as a problem, Bob understood that voice low and calm, opening the gate through her body. his best place to help Anne, was to come alongside, to He spoke directly to her with words that she alone needed encourage and support her as she found her way in labor. to hear as he gently massaged her face, pressed against His solid, stable presence was what Anne needed to rely her lower back to counter back labor, and slow danced on and to clear the way for her to work. with his arms supporting her as gravity helped their baby move down. He kept his questions to her simple and Early in labor, Bob was in constant motion as his conversation limited so as not to be a distraction or a he called the doula and doctor, put the already packed disturbance from her intuitive space. He was attentive to bags into the car, took care of the dogs, and made last her physical needs, and when during second stage, she was minute preparation for an overnight stay at the hospital; not willing to get up to use the bathroom, he was insistent all this while timing contractions and being attentive to in a positive way and used the opportunity for changing Anne’s physical and emotional needs. He stopped twice her positions and encouraging movement. on the way to the hospital to support Anne through her contractions and remained unperturbed by the traffic His protective presence at this most vulnerable and red lights. His quiet, controlled masculine presence time continued to liberate her from any concerns and freed gave her a sense of peace and calm. Upon arriving at the her to find her own way through labor; to open and birth hospital his preparation was obvious as he handed the their baby. He was her anchor, her guard and her refuge nurse a birth plan and fielded questions while Anne was and although he had learned about the process of labor and focused on her labor. birth, he was also aware that he was not in control, but that he only needed to “hold her space” to facilitate her work Settling into their room was quickly facilitated enabling her to completely trust and rely on him. as Bob set the tone for relaxation, making sure Anne was comfortable; adjusting the drapes, dimming the lights, I always leave a birth with photos in my camera changing the temperature, putting bags in appropriate to send to the couple as they remember the birth of their closets and locating the wash clothes, the ice water and baby. However, the image that will remain in my memory starting a warm bath for her. ( He even got into the bath is of Bob’s countenance standing close to Anne, gazing with her when she was ready, and poured warm water over at his wife with awe, fascination and a new love as he her belly.) Although it often slows labor to move from witnessed the power of birth in this sacred moment. home to hospital, Bob’s attention and service to Anne kept Page
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By Edie Jones, M.Ad.Ed., Together For Children
TV for Infants and Toddlers To Be or Not To Be? One of the issues parents face in their child’s early years is that of viewing television. However, if they pay attention to research, this can be one of the easier decisions a parent can make. When it comes to TV, most researchers make a clear distinction between children under two and those between two and five. Regarding the “under two” the research and general consensus of early childhood professionals defend: • Minimal to no visual or auditory stimuli, limiting exposure in favor of one-on-one language enhancing activities. This is also the cautious guidance of the American Academy of Pediatrics. • Singing, talking, touching, facial expressions and playing peek-a-boo are the kind of interaction necessary to foster the critical brain development and connections that take place in an infants’ brain. These do not happen in front of a TV. • In addition, there are indications that, besides the negative effects of not enough one-on-one interaction, there are detrimental effects associated with viewing TV, itself. Some of these are: a. For every hour of audible television there is a decrease in vocalization and conversation between caregivers and a child, one of the most important aspects of language acquisition. b. Overstimulation to the brain can happen, due to the artificially sped up visual changes and flashing lights displayed on the screen, causing the brain to prefer the faster images over the slower pace of real life. Research coming out of the Child Health Institute at Children’s Hospital in Seattle and Cornell University in New York has caused researchers to theorize that this could lead to problems such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or the onset of autism in children genetically predisposed. Today’s
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When examining TV viewing for children 2 to 5 years old, opinions vary. There is evidence that shows, in this age group, some language skills can be developed from high-quality and age-appropriate educational programming. At the same time, there is also evidence that children who are heavy TV viewers are linguistically underdeveloped. It has also been shown that children who view programming aimed at a general or adult audience demonstrate lower vocabulary, poorer expressive language and engage in less conversation with adults about what they are seeing. For TV to be a positive influence on children ages 2 to 5 years, it should be of high-quality, age-appropriate educational content that offers opportunities for verbal responses and a balance between familiar and new content. It is important for caregivers to co-watch with children so interaction takes place, and they explain and model familiar words during the activity. In other words, for optimal use for toddlers, TV should be seen as one of many activities; one that is closely monitored and kept to a minimum.
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Why Should Parents Bring Their Child to Healthy Beginnings?
Imagine being able to connect with 12 different services
in a 2-hour period, identifying concerns regarding hearing, vision, health, speech or development. Imagine these specialists ready to answer any number of questions parents struggle with. Now imagine that there is no charge for these services. Providing needed answers and connection to referrals is what Healthy Beginnings is all about.
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It has been estimated that more than one third of the children in deschutes County do not enter school, ready for kindergarten. Healthy Beginnings believes that every child should enter kindergarten at the top of their form! This is why the program provides important access to 12 volunteer specialists – visiting every community in deschutes County. These unique screening clinics allow parents the opportunity to connect with specialists at no cost to the family. any child birth through age 5 living in deschutes County can and should attend. although Healthy Beginnings is offered to any child in deschutes County, we are sometimes asked “why should we have our child screened, doesn’t the pediatrician do this?” or, “If I don’t have a concern why should we come to a screening?” However, we have been told by many local pediatricians and health care providers that the amount of time dedicated to a well child check-up is not adequate to provide comprehensive assessments in areas like; speech, hearing, dental, vision and behavior. and when concerns are identified, the health care provider often lacks knowledge of community resources thus delaying the child receiving needed services. Healthy Beginnings does not replace a pediatric visit, but we are experts in screening and assessment. The program has 17 years experience in linking families with services and helps bridge Page
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the gap providing referral, community information and personal and individualized assistance in referral success. Also, the program is a Healthy Kids Grantee, offering families application assistance in Oregon’s new health insurance program. One of the strengths of Healthy Beginnings is its holistic approach to the family and the child. “We believe that when parents know that their child is on track everyone benefits,” explains Holly Remer the program director “and if there is a concern, linking the child with the appropriate service can be essential in ensuring a healthy start in life.” Healthy Beginnings provides great parent education and serves as the connecting point between families and community agencies. See for yourself; bring your child to a screening, there are 16 scheduled this year and one is sure to be close to you. If you don’t have a young child in your life, we invite you to tour a screening to see the importance of connecting young children and their families with needed services.
Offering FREE Child Health and Development Screening for children 0-5 years. Hablamos Espanol for appt, call: 541-383-6357
Assessments in: • nutrition • dental • vision • behavior • hearing • development • speech • home & car safety • emergency preparedness • health.
2011 Health Screening Dates January 14: Bend January 28: Redmond February 11: Bend February 25: La Pine April 15: Sunriver May 6: Bend May 20: Redmond June 11: Bend August 26: Redmond September 9: Bend September 23: Redmond October 7: La Pine October 21: Sisters November 4: Redmond November 18: Bend December 9: Redmond
But be prepared, you may fine the program valuable enough to get involved. The program relies on volunteers and community donations to maintain its service. Call 541.383.6357 for additional information or visit the program’s website at www. myhb.org for a full listing of screening dates, volunteer, or donation opportunities. Today’s
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Healthy Kids Oregon expands on the Oregon Health Plan by offering further healthcare options for children. The three tiered system offers affordable coverage through Clear One Health Plan and the application is free and confidential! To learn more or see if you qualify, please contact: Mary Rea Bilingual Healthy Kids Advocate 541.322.6820 Ext. 120 maryr@mountainstarfamily.org
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Brain Development is Sequential and Early Childhood Matters! By Cherie Skillings MS NCC/Program Director MountainStar Family Relief Nursery
MountainStar Family Relief Nursery, in partnership with Deschutes County Behavioral Health – Mental Health Division, is participating in a year-long project “The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics” (NMT) facilitated by Dr. Bruce Perry of the Child Trauma Academy. Through this project MountainStar staff are increasing their ability to intervene with at-risk infants and toddlers to promote healthy and reparative brain development. The brain is organized in a hierarchical fashion with four distinct regions: brainstem, diencephalon, limbic system, and cortex. The brain develops from the bottom up starting with the brainstem, which regulates body temperature, heart rate and blood pressure, to the limbic and cortical areas, which are involved with emotional regulation, “attachment” and “thinking”. Children who experience repeated trauma, abuse or neglect from an early age are vulnerable to disruptions in the lower brain regions which can seriously impair their ability to handle stressful or stimulating experiences, develop nurturing relationships, and regulate their own impulsiveness. The NMT model for working with at-risk children and families is a promising practice for working with children who may have missed some key experiences important to their brain development and is compatible with the Relief Nursery program
model. Children living in poverty or highly-stressed situations often do not receive the quality and quantity of attention needed or at the right time for optimum brain development. Dr. Perry emphasizes these core elements for positive, developmental, educational and therapeutic experiences: 1) Relational (safe), 2) Relevant (developmentally-matched to the child), 3) Repetitive (patterned), 4) Rewarding (pleasurable), 5) Rhythmic (resonant with neural patterns) and 6) Respectful (child, family, culture). MountainStar’s combination homevisiting and therapeutic classroom model are seeking to provide these core elements to help “keep children safe, parents successful and families together”. MountainStar targets families with young children who are at serious risk of child abuse and who are regularly exposed to high stress and/or chaotic situations. We work with children age 6 weeks through 3 years in our “Healing Children” program which includes a therapeutic classroom for children and regular home visits where staff help parents understand their child’s developmental needs, improve their parenting behaviors and work toward reducing the ‘at-risk’ status for their child. MountainStar also provides mental health services, clothing closet and transportation. We highly recommend reading “The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog” by Dr. Perry or visiting www.childtrauma.org to learn more about this fascinating body of research!
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Preschools & Childcare A Child’s Garden Preschool & Kindergarten 2150 NE studio Rd. (Preschool) 541-617-0434 (Preschool) www.achildsgardenbend.com A Caring Family Child Care Home NE Bend 541-382-2122 Adeline & Me Daycare & Signing Center 62744 Hamby 541-598-4326 kjamie_strunk@yahoo.com All About Kids Preschool 171 NE 10th street Bend, oR 97701 541-388-6893 Bloom Children’s Center NE Bend 541-306-4592 www.bloombend.com Cascades Academy School of Enrichment Preschool 2150 NE studio Rd. suite 2 541-382-0699 www.cascadesacademy.org Circle of Friends Preschool & Kindergarten 702 NE Norton ave 541-389-5475 Cobblestone Children’s Center 63176 Watercress Way 541-318-5455 www.cobblestonechildrenscenter.com Cottage Day Care 1415 NE Williamson Blvd 541-389-7380 www.cottagedaycare.com Crawmer’s Critterz Inc see a NE Bend d Inside on Back 541-330-1347 Cover www.bendpreschool.com Donna’s Child Care 2587 NE 8th st. 541-322-2880 Today’s
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ages 1 - 6 years. Mon-Fri 9:00am -1:00 pm (Preschool) Mon-Fri 9:00am -1:00 pm (Kindergarten) Extended care 7:45 am - 5:45 pm dHs & sibling discounts;Waldorf philosophy. summer Programs State Certified all ages 0-12 years; afternoon, Evening and Weekend Child Care Home see a USDA Approved Meals & Snacks/Sanitation Certified do Page 2 n Transportation to Ensworth Elementary provided 0 Welcoming ERdC Payments & Clients with special Needs ages 2 yrs - 12 yrs Mon-Fri 6am - 6pm Usda food programs; Baby Sign teaching; High Needs/Special Needs endorsed. State Certified ages 6 weeks - 6 yrs Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 5:30 pm a Child’s Place of discovery. dedicated to providing a safe, inviting and loving environment for children to grow in all areas of their development. We offer a parent’s night out once a month. Eco-healthy. DHS; ISFP; State Certified ages 6 weeks - 2 yrs Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Family home environment in the Buckingham Elementary district. We are a unique school of exploration and experimentation. State Certified ages: 2.5 yrs - 6 yrs Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 5:30 pm. Full day options available Language and Literature, spanish, Music & Movements
ages 2 - 6 years. Mon-Fri 7:45 am - 5:45 pm Waldorf Curriculum school State Certified ages 3 - 6 years. Mon-Fri 6:30 am - 6:00pm (full time) 6:30 am - 1:00 pm (aM class), 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm (PM class) Must be toilet trained. Handicap access, security cameras. spanish, sign Language; State Certified. ages 2.5 - 9 years. Mon-Fri 6:30 am - 6:00 pm In business for 33 years; video surveillance; before/after school care; meals included; must be potty trained. dHs; spanish and sign language; state Certified. ages 0-6 years. Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. aM, PM and full day sessions 1-5 days/week are available. Certified preschool/daycare. Japanese and Sign Language Now 3 locations! Hampton Park II Toddler school (unpotty trained welcome), Hampton Park Infant Preschool (unpotty trained welcome), High Pointe Preschool (must be potty trained), Low teacher/student ratio. Organic food. State Certified ages: Infant - 5 years. Mon-Fri 5:30 am - 5:30 pm. CCD Certified; 30 years in business. DHS Page
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Eastmont Community School 62425 Eagle Rd 541-382-2049 www.eastmontcommunityschool.com
ages 3 yrs to 5th grade “Living Christ, Loving Children, Learning Together” 3 year olds: 2 days/week for 2.5 hrs see ad 4 year olds: 3 days/week for 2.5 hrs Inside on Back all-day Kindergarten: 5 days/wk for 5 hrs Cover Jr. Kindergarten: 4 days/wk for 3.5 hrs 1st grade - 5th grade 9am-3:30pm
God’s Kids Daycare NE Bend 541-389-4596 mrsjeanbergeron@yahoo.com
ages: 0-10 yrs Mon-sun 24 hours a day/7 days a week over 30 years experience; dHs CoIC/NaCCRRa; special needs kids welcome Near Bend High school state Registered
Gramma Dee’s Daycare 2510 NE Ravenwood dr. 541-312-9694 www.grammadeesdaycare.com
ages: 6 wks to 8 yrs Mon-Fri 4am to 7:30pm (extended hours available) Funshine Express “Fireflies” with Kindermusik program dHs/ERdC; multiple sibling discounts State Certified
Growing Tree Children’s Center 1080 NE 4th st 541-388-3733 growingtree@bendbroadband.com www.thegrowingtree.org
ages 6 wks - 5 years Mon-Fri 6:00 am - 6:00 pm. dHs; special needs kids welcome State Certified. Non-profit
Happy Learners (low/mod income) First Presbyterian Church 230 NE 9th st 541-382-4401
ages 3-5 years. T/W/Th Preschool 9:15 am - 11:30 am (3 year olds), Pre-K 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm (4 year olds) Must be potty trained. State Certified
Head Start 2125 NE dagget Ln.
ages 3 - 4 years on september 1st 3.75 hrs a day/4 days a week applicants must qualify Call for more details.
541-548-2380 ext 127
www.neighborimpact.org Juniper Swim & Fitness Center 800 NE 6th st 541-389-7665 www.juniperswimandfitness.com dId yoU
ages 3-5 years Preschool: M/W or T/Th 1:15-4:00 pm Includes both yoga & swim Lessons. Healthy snacks included
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Conveniently located in NE Bend M~F 6am-6pm 12 wks~5yrs Oregon State Registered Over 20 years Experience Annette Owen-Clontz
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Kid Works Daycare 1880 NE Butler Market Rd 541-385-3236 cole_traci@yahoo.com
ages 6 wks - school age Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. State Certified. Afterschool programs. Morning pick-up bussing service to/from Lava Ridge, Ensworth, Juniper, Buckingham and Ponderosa.
Little Beez Preschool & Childcare NE Bend 541-382-2710 www.bendoregondayare.com
ages 6 wks - 6 years. Mon-Fri 6:30am - 5:30pm. Provides meals, 3 playrooms and a large playground. dHs Bussing to/from Ponderosa State Certified
Little Blossom Preschool 63060 Layton ave Inside CoGa on Empire 541-385-1163 www.cogymnastics.com
ages 3-4 years T/Th 9am - 12pm 10-1 ratio Healthy snack provided
Little Feet Childcare 62986 NE Bilyeu Way 541-480-9138
ages 6 mths- 12 yrs Mon-Fri 6:00am - 6:00pm. USDA Food Programs; First Aid & CPR Certified; Special Needs kids welcome. State Certified
Lollipop Kids Daycare 2941 NE Flagstone ave 541-350-4711 brandy.mills2@gmail.com www.lollipopkidsdaycare.com
ages: 6 wks – 12 yrs Mon–Fri 7:30am – 5:30pm special Needs kids welcome. state Registered
Megan’s Childcare NE Bend/Close to Empire 541-330-5889
ages: 0-9 years Mon-Fri 7:30am - 5pm dHs; spanish and sign Language; Meals included Transportation to/from Bear Creek, Buckingham and Ponderosa Elementary State Certified ages 6 wks - 4 years. Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Non-profit. Crisis intervention and therapeutic classroom for babies and young children with high risk factors. dHs; special needs kids welcome; spanish language
MountainStar 2125 NE daggett Ln 541-322-6820 mountainstarfamily.org Planet Preschool Learning Center 2891 NE Conners ave 541-330-9708 www.planetpreschoolbend.com
ages: 6 weeks to 12 years Mon-Fri 6:30am - 6pm Ponderosa school; 6 years experience; Mailbox preschool curriculum State Certified
Rainbow’s End NE Bend 541-383-2404 or 541-678-3614 beachgoersc@hotmail.com
ages Newborn - 12 yrs Mon-Fri 5:30 am - 5:30 pm (extended hours options) Preschool curriculum and afterschool care available; dHs State Certified, belongs to the state food program. 17 years experience with a very loving and nurturing environment.
Shining Light Christian Preschool 2880 NE 27th 541-306-9484 www.shininglightchristianpreschool.us
ages 3-4 years Mon-Fri 9:30-Noon; Noon-3pm 3 year olds: M/W 9:30-Noon 4 year olds: M/W/F 9:00-Noon; T/TH Noon-3pm Low Ratio’s Must be potty trained Page
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Snow Peaks inHome Daycare 20713 snow Peaks drive 541-848-7452 hicpac@aol.com
ages 18 mo - 6 yrs Mon-Fri 6:30am - 6:00pm Transportation provided. state Registered; opened since 2005, over 10 years experience. Promoting a well rounded environment for your growing child.
St. Francis Elementary School/ Pre-K 2450 NE 27th Bend 541-382-4701 www.saintfrancisschool.net
ages 3-5 years Mon-Fri 8-12 (pre-k); 8-3pm (kindergarten); Extended session: 12-3pm see a d on Promoting cognitive development, positive social interaction, physical Back Cover development and early literacy & language development in a Catholic/ Christian welcoming safe environment
Starting Small Childcare & Preschool 1929 NE Neff Rd 541-388-2072
ages 6 wks - 8 years. Mon-Fri 6:30 am - 6:00 pm Ecohealthy childcare ; dHs and special Needs kids welcome Bussing available to neighborhood elementary schools. State Certified.
Sunrise Preschool 230 E. 9th 541-383-1089 www.sunrisebend.wordpress.com
ages 3-5 years. 3 year olds: Tues and Thurs 9:00 am -11:30 am 4 year olds: M/W/F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Parent Participation. Children must be potty trained. offering music classes. operating for over 40 years.
SweetPeas & Buttercups 20610 Mary Way 541-383-1606 www.sweetpeasandbuttercups.com
ages: 6 mo - 6 yrs Mon-Fri 8:00am - 3pm Waldorf inspired; “Where little buds blossom” State Certified
Tiny Town Childcare 20721 Wandalea dr. 541-598-5031
ages 3 months - 5 years Mon-Fri 6am - 6pm offering programs for low/mod incomes (dHs) and for special needs kids. spanish and sign Language; state Registered
Trinity Lutheran School 2550 NE Butler Market Rd 541-382-1850 www.saints.org
ages 3-5 years. Preschool- 2, 3 & 5 day options 8:15-11:15am Jr K - 3 & 5 day options 8:15-11:15am K- 5 day- all day 8:15-3pm
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HeadStart 60850 Brosterhous Road 541-3548-2380 ext 127 www.neighborimpact.org
ages 3 - 4 years on september 1st 3.75 hrs a day/4 days a week applicants must qualify Call for more details.
Kiddoz 222 sE Reed Market Rd #100 541-312-4742 www.kiddozplaycenter.com
ages 3-6 years Mon-Fri aM session 8:30-12:30pm; PM session 12:30-5:30pm; all-day 7:30-5:30pm; weekend & summer care. Low ratio State Certified year-round Preschool
Little Angels Preschool & Childcare 61513 Twin Lakes Loop 541-318-7351 preschoolinbend@yahoo.com
ages 6 wks - 5 yrs Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm State Certified; DHS & Military Subsidy year-round Preschool with Book Buggy visits. Call for details In-home; 1/2 acre park-like setting. Usda food program
Little Beez Preschool & Childcare Foxborough Neighborhood 541-633-7894 www.bendoregondaycare.com
ages 6 wks to 6 years Mon-Fri 6:30am - 5:30pm DHS; State Certified Transportation to/from Jewell Elementary available; Usda food program offered
High Desert Learning Center 21225 starlight dr 541-312-8000 www.highdesertlearning.com highdesertlearning@hotmail.com
ages 6 weeks - 12 years Mon-Fri 6:30 am - 6:00 pm State Certified. We accept DHS. Special needs are accepted case by case as appropriate. Baby sign language. Wholesome home cooked food made here on site. Not organic. 3rd Friday of every month is Parent’s Night out. Extra Charge: $25 6:30pm-11:00pm ages 5 mo-5 years Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:00pm Weekends Care: 8am-2:30pm
Ms. Dixie’s Daycare 20249 Rae Rd 541-389-6924 541-678-3207 wd@bendcable.com Pumpkin Patch Preschool 21081 sE Pinehaven ave 541-408-3208 rorie.ellen@yahoo.com www.roriespumpkins.com
ages 0-5 years Mon-Fri 7:00am-6:00pm State Certified Usda food program provided. State Certified
Rainbow Express Preschool 21300 Bear Creek Rd 541-693-4519 www.rainbowexpresspreschool.com mwelch1020@aol.com
ages 3-5 years M, W, F: 4 yr olds Tues & Thurs: 3 yr olds 9-11:30am Extended Care alphatime Letter Program Curriculum
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Aspen Academy Valhalla Heights 541-231-9845 www.aspenacademybend.com Bend Montessori Preschool 524 NW Lava 541-389-9307 www.bendmontessorischool.com Head Start summit High school 2855 NW Clearwater dr 541-322-3397
ages 2.5 to 5 years Mon-Fri 9:00-1:00pm; aftercare is available from 1-3pm Individualized and developmentally appropriate curriculum Special Needs kids welcome; State Certified
Little People Pre-School 63046 Carnelian Ln 541-330-1346
ages 6 weeks - 10 years. Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 5:30 pm State Certified. dHs
Miss Lizzard’s Daycare 443 NW Broadway st 541-318-8020 www.babysittersoncallbend.com
ages 2 years and up. Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 5:30 pm State Certified. Close to Drake Park and Bend Public Library. First Aid and CPR certified. USDA meals
Mountain Montessori Preschool 1406 NW Kingston ave 541-383-3667
ages 3-6 years Mon-Fri Class sessions are from either 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, 8:00 am - 3:30 pm oR 8:00 am - 5:00 am pm; State Certified. g F ily Child C rin are Ca A 2 very small schools with 16 students per class.; dHs; 12 2 5 4 1- 3 8 2 -2 sign Language and programs to “Quality Child Care in a Family Oriented accommodate Environment” special needs kids
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ages 3 years through Kindergarten Mon-Fri Morning session: 9-Noon T.W/Th afternoon session: 1-4pm Children must be potty trained. our motto is “Help Me Help Myself” ages 3 - 4 years on september 1st 3.75 hrs a day/4 days a week applicants must qualify Call for more details.
A State Certified Family Child Care Home Meeting the Needs of Families Who Require Afternoon, Evening, & 24 hr Weekend Child Care
CPR & First Aide Certified & Background Checks USDA Approved Meals & Snacks Sanitation Certified Licensed To Serve Ages Birth Through 12 Years Providing Transportation From Ensworth Elementary School Family Style Field Trips And Extra Circular Activities Welcoming ERdC Payments & Clients With Special Needs
Gaila Wold-Adams Owner / Program Director
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ages 3 -7 years Creative Kids Inc. M-F 7:30am - 12:00pm Extended care available til 4:30pm 61396 Blakely Rd 8-1 students per teacher for 3-4 year olds and 9-1 for 4-5 year olds. 17 students total 541-382-2130 Established in 1992. www.creativekidsincbend.com ages 3 - 5 years Dana’s Discovery Kids LLC Preschool 9:00am - 11:55am or 1:00pm - 4:00pm 777 sW Millview Way # 101 Located in old Mill district 541-749-9090 Deschutes River Montessori School ages 2.5 - 5 years see ad Mon-Fri 8:45am - 4:30 pm w/extended care options o 19946 sW Porcupine dr. Page 2 n Montessori Certified. 14 years experience. Individualized education; 1 541-633-7299 multi-age grouping; state Licensed www.drmskids.com Learning Tymes Nursery Rhymes ages 6 wks - 8 yrs. Mon-Fri 6:30 am - 6:00 pm 20003 Cliffrose dr State Certified. DHS; Special Needs kids welcome; Spanish offered 541-312-2765
franzphotography@bendbroadband.com drop-in’s accepted. 10 years experience. Includes meals, snacks and music.
Morning Star Christian School 19741 Baker Rd 541-382-5091 www.mscsbend.org Mudpies & Lullabies 1735 sW Chandler ave. 541-317-0644 www.mudpiesoregon.com Rowdy Rascals Daycare/Preschool Jewell school district 541-389-6245 www.therowdyrascals.com School of Enrichment Preschool Bend 541-771-1257 www.schoolofenrichment.com Toddles Preschool Brookswood Meadow Plaza 541-728-0778 www.toddlespreschool.com Tammi Turney Daycare/Preschool 19849 2nd st. 541-382-4877 tammi_jturney@bendcable.com The Village Preschool 19808 sW Powers Rd 541-306-3042 www.thevillagepreschool.org The Waldorf School of Bend 19888 Rocking Horse Rd 541-330-8841 www.bendwaldorf.com Today’s
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ages 30 mths - 8th grade Mon-Fri 8:15am - 3:00pm w/extended care from 7:30-5:30pm dress code. Non-denominational. offering spanish/German & Music/art Must be potty trained. State Certified ages 3 - 5 years State Certified. Must be potty trained. ages: Infant - 6 years Mon-Fri. 7:30 am - 5:30 pm (early by appt) ; State Certified ;USDA meals & snacks Deschutes River Montessori School ages 3 - 6 years Mon-Fri 8am - 5:30pm offer spanish classes Integrated Enrichment and Literacy program with music, movements and creative arts. ages 2.5 yrs - 6 yrs Mon-Fri 7:30am -6 pm after-school program for older children if available.
Curiosity, Independence, Confidence. An Education for a Lifetime!
Ages 2 ½ - Kindergarten Morning, Afternoon, and Full Day Classes Licensed by the State of Oregon American Montessori Society Member School Located near Pine Ridge Elementary
Come and visit to see why your child belongs at Deschutes River Montessori School!
Now Enrolling for 2011-2012
ages 3 mo - 5 years Mon-Fri 7:00 am -5:30 pm DHS; State Certified ages 2 - 6 years Mon-Fri 7:30am-6:00pm We teach yoga for children. State Certified ages 3 - 5 yrs & 4 - 6 yrs (for Pre-K) Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12:30pm dHs; program for special Needs
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Preschools & Childcare Redmond Adventures in Learning 1214 sW 16th st. Redmond 541-923-8687
ages: 12 months to 12 years Mon.– Fri. 6:30am – 6:00pm State Certified special programs for low/moderate income and special needs kids. Transportation available
Angel House Daycare 8251 NE 1st st. Terrebonne 541-316-1300 angelhouse@bendbroadband.com
ages: 6 wks – 4 yrs old Mon.– Fri. 7am – 5:30pm state Registered
Baby Steps Childcare NW Redmond 541-504-2353
ages: 2 months to 12 years Mon.-Fri. 6:45am - 5:30pm special Program for low/moderate incomes Program to accommodate special needs kids “a creative and caring environment.” State Certified Pre K 3 yr olds 2 days/wk Pre K 4 yr olds 3 days/wk Kindergarten 5 days/wk
Central Christian Schools 2234 sE 6th st. Redmond 541-548-7803 www.centralchristianschools.com Evergreen Academy Preschool 1012 sW Evergreen ave. Redmond 541-548-7675 www.evergreenacad.com Head Start (see page 28 for locations) Redmond 541-548-2380 ex 127 www.neighborimpact.org Jayne’s House Childcare NE Redmond 541-312-8838 jayneshouse@yahoo.com Just Kidd Inn Daycare & Preschool Redmond 541-923-5495 kotajax@bendcable.com Kidz Center Preschool 549 sW 8th st Redmond 541-548-7128 www.citycenterchurch.org Page
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ages 3-9 years Mon-Fri 6:30 am-6:00 pm dHs Programs accommodate special needs kids Must be potty trained State Certified ages 3 - 4 years on september 1st 3.75 hrs a day/4 days a week applicants must qualify Call for more details.
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ages 6 weeks - 12 years Tom McCall Elementary district Children with special needs welcome; wheelchair access Flexible hours; Full time, part time, rotating hours and drop-ins state Registered ages 18 months - 5 yrs Mon-Fri 6:30 am-5:30 pm over 10 years experience special programs for low/moderate incomes and special needs kids state Registered ages 3-4 years M/W/F 4 yr old class 8:30am-11:30pm T/TH 3 yr old class 8:30am- 11:30pm special programs for low/moderate incomes and special needs kids.
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Preschools & Childcare Redmond Redmond Learning Center & Childcare 720 sW 23rd st. Redmond 541-923-4854 www.redmondlearningcenter.com Sonshine Christian School 237 N 9th st. Redmond 541-350-9103 pjake5@q.com www.sonshinechristianschool.net St. Thomas Academy 12th & Evergreen Redmond 541-548-3785
ages: 6 weeks through 12 yrs 6:30am - 6pm Infant/toddler care, Preschool, Kindercare before and after school Transportation available dHs State Certified
www.Redmondacademy.com
ages 3 years through Kindergarten Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten 5 days for both aM & PM sessions all day sessions available Full day Kindergarten--5 days/week State Certified
Start Here Cooperative 348 NW 7th st. Redmond 541-548-1656
ages 3 - 5 years M/T 3 yr. olds 9:00 am - 11:30 am W/Th/F 4-5 yr. olds 9:00 am - 11:30 am oR T/W/Th 12:30 pm - 3:00pm Non-profit cooperative preschool
ages 3 years through Kindergarten aM and PM classes available
Questions to ask The Preschool to determine The Right one for your Child:
For more info, call Heather at 541-322-7452 or visit www.shotsfortots.org all children are welcome to attend. Those with private insurance should bring their insurance cards. Those without insurance are asked to pay $15 per vaccination, but the fee is waived for those who cannot afford it. No appointments are necessary. ALL CLINICS ARE FROM 10AM to 2PM Jan 22:
sisters Elementary school
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Redmond Hugh Hartman
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Bend Pilot Butte Middle school
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LaPine Middle school
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How long has the school been in existence? What experience do the teachers have? What is the daily routine? What is the parent involvement? Is there time set aside for the parent and teachers to discuss the child? 6. How is discipline handled? 7. does the school have an outdoor space and how often is it used? 8. Does the school take field trips? 9. What is the vacation and holiday schedule? 10. What is the policy for taking care of sick or injured children? 11. What is the school’s teaching philosophy and curriculum style? Page
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A Joyful Noise Learning Center 104 E. adams ave sisters 541-549-2066 ajoyfulnoise@bendbroadband.com www.ajoyfulnoisesisters.com
ages 2.5 - 6 yrs Morning Preschool 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Extended care ages 2.5 - 10 yrs 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm summer Programs
The Little Cloverdale Preschool 68797 George Cyrus Rd sisters 541-923-0337 www.littlecloverdale.org
ages 2.5 - 5 years M/W/F 3 yr old class 8:30 am - 10:30 am M/W/F 4 yr old class 11:15am- 2:00pm Non-profit family cooperative school. Must be potty trained. Certified teacher
Sisters Christian Academy 15211 McKinney Butte Rd sisters 541-549-4133 www.sistersChristianacademy.com
ages 3-4 years Mon-Fri 8am - 11am 2-5 day options State Certified “a Core Knowledge Program”
Tend’Ur Blessings Child Care 69291 Lucky Lady 541-550-0888 sistersoutlawfan@msn.com
ages 6 wks - 4 years “Tending to the lil’ones of sisters” (welcoming children up to 8 years old) Mon-Fri 7am - 5pm (extended care options; call for details) accept most dHs Child Care payment programs Transportation provided to/from sisters Elementary State Registered, Certified in CPR/First Aid, Background Checked
Tumalo Community Preschool 64835 Hunnell Rd Bend (Tumalo) 541-771-2146 www.facebook.com/tumalo
ages 2 yrs - 6 years Mon-Fri 7:30am - 5:30pm Preschool and Extended Care Licensed Elementary school Teacher State Certified
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There are a number of things you can do to prepare your child for preschool. Take your child to visit the classroom ahead of time and meet the teacher. Plan a playdate with one of the other children who will be attending the preschool to help with the transition. Pick out your child’s favorite blanket or teddy bear they can carry around with them all day; or even a story so the teacher can read it. And give your child lots of reassurance that “Mommy’s coming back,” or “Daddy’s coming back.” Today’s
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Community Bible Church 1 Theater dr. sunriver 541-593-8341 www. cbchurchsr.org.com Cub Corner Preschool & Daycare 16629 Burgess Rd La Pine 541-536-3786 cubcorner@aol.com Footprints Preschool/E.C.S.E 51605 Coach Rd La Pine 541-536-2718 hdesd.org Head Start La Pine 541-548-2380 www.neighborimpact.org
ages 3-4 years M/W/F 8:30 am - 11:30am State Certified a-Beka Curriculum ask us about possible scholarship opportunities.
Holly’s Childcare Located outside sunriver 541-593-4176 hkcca@msn.com
ages 18 mos - 12 years Mon-Fri 6:00 am - 6:00 pm discounts offered for more than 1 child from family. accomodating Extended day options. Usda meals and snacks. State Certified
Rising Stars Preschool 51605 Coach Rd La Pine 541-536-8362 risingstarspreschool@hotmail.com risingstarspreschool.org
ages 3-5 years T//W/Th 3 & 4 yrs 1pm -3:45pm offering special needs care for those placed with Esd
ages 6 wks - 12 years Mon-Fri 6:00am- 6:30pm State Certified afternoon Tutoring available ages 2-5 years Mon-Fri 6:00 am - 6:00 pm Usda Meals & snacks Fun and caring environment State Certified ages 3 - 4 years on september 1st 3.75 hrs a day/4 days a week applicants must qualify Call for more details.
Respect- Even the Youngest I have discovered a couple of tricks when conversing with my 3 and 2-year-old that makes a substantial difference with the level of calmness within our home. My discovery… it is important to talk to children respectfully, as if talking with an adult, not always barking orders. Kids are learning constantly, so talking in detail and answering questions opens communication, allows for education, and enforces the feeling within the child of “being heard”. another key to communication is listening; kids have a point of view. all parents want to avoid arguing and negotiating because we are the parents and honestly, negotiations and arguing with a toddler is irritating; yet by listening, you may find your kids coming Today’s
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up with great solutions to challenges, have insight that is beyond adults, and cherish your respect, this comes by engaging in respectful conversation. Talking to and with kids respectfully is important for personal and emotional growth. When we as parents look our kids in the eyes, listen, carry on a conversation with them, their whole being changes as engaging with them means the world. Letting kids know they are being heard, respected, and that we as parents value their opinion is important, and yes, it starts when they are toddlers. By talking to and with your kids respectfully you will see a difference in your kids behavior, your treatment and view of them, how they treat others, and increasing calmness within your home. Page
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Preschools & Childcare Prineville AdventureLand
ages 3-5 years Mon-Fri 8:00am - 10:15am Mon-Fri 10:30 - 12:45pm Kinder Kids program; offering second language
Becky Family Childcare
ages 6 weeks - 12 years Mon-Fri 7am - 5pm Flexible after Hours Preschool 4 days a week Usda Food program; Transportation available offering programs for low/mod incomes and special needs kids
Carolyn’s Family Childcare
ages 6 weeks - school age Mon-Fri 7am - 5pm Flexible after Hours offering programs for low/mod incomes state Registered.
Crook County Christian School
Preschool ages 3 - 4 yrs Kindergarten Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 11:00 am Public school age requirements must be met. Must be potty trained.
Evergreen Academy Preschool
ages 2.5 - 9 years Mon-Fri 6:30 am - 5:30 pm Preferred potty trained State Certified
Footsteps Preschool
ages 3 - 4 years 2 day and 3 day classes available offering programs for special needs kids. “Leaving imprints on children’s lives”
Gramma Geri’s Daycare
ages 6 weeks - 12 years Mon-Fri 6am - 5pm offering programs for low/mod incomes and special needs kids State Certified
Head Start
ages 3 - 4 years on september 1st 3.75 hrs a day/4 days a week applicants must qualify Call for more details.
Holly Ptomey’s Daycare
ages 6 weeks and up Mon-Fri 6am - 5:15pm Flexible Morning Hours offering programs for low/mod incomes state Registered “Caring Environment in a Christian home”
980 NW 3rd Prineville 541-416-9594 lyn24jef@aol.com 1525 NE Bailey Way Prineville 541-447-7281 bgroves1525@aol.com
sW Rimrock Rd Prineville 541-447-5291 cpuckett@crestviewcable.com
839 s Main st Prineville 541-416-0114 www.crookcountychristianschool.com 490 sE 4th Prineville 541-447-0313 evergreenacad.com
471 ochoco Plaza dr. Prineville 541-408-5732 Madras Hwy Prineville 541-447-4478
1380 sE 2nd st. Prineville 541-548-2380 ext. 127 www.neighborimpact.org Lynn Blvd near highschool Prineville 541-416-1774 dazzilcat@yahoo.com
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Preschools & Childcare Prineville Junior Preschool
ages 3 & 4 Mon, Wed 8:15am - 10:15am Tues, Thurs 8:15am - 10:15am 2 and 4 day classes
Lil’ Buckaroo’s
ages 4-6 years aM session 8:00am - 11:00am PM session 11:30 - 3:00pm Transportation Available; Certified Teachers; Offering programs for low/mod incomes and special needs kids.
Little Jeans Daycare
ages 6 wks - 12 years Mon-Fri 6am - 6pm Evenings & Weekends available upon request state Registered & Licensed offering programs for low/mod incomes
Marly’s Daycare
ages 0-5 years Mon-Fri 6am - 5:30pm offering programs for low/mod incomes and special needs kids
Meadowlark Montessori Children’s House
ages 2.5 - 5 years Mon-Thursday 8am - 12pm “Individualized preschool education”
Peace of Mind Daycare
ages 6 weeks - 12 years Mon-Fri 6am - 6pm Preschool Mon-Fri 8am-11am Providing a safe, caring, loving and educational environment for your child. State Certified; Offering programs for low/mod incomes and special needs kids.
Tator Tot’s Childcare
ages 6 weeks - 12 yrs Mon-Fri 6am - 5:30pm Includes a Preschool Program offering programs for low/mod incomes Transportation available state Registered. “a place where kids can be kids”
967 E. 1st st Prineville 541-420-2049 hmfraer1@msn.com 390 NW 2nd st Prineville 541-408-4328 lilbuckarooschoolhouse@live.com 328 sW deer st. Prineville 541-550-9065 littlejeansdaycare@clearwire.net In town Prineville 541-362-5186 jamesnmarly@crestviewcable.com
445 sE Fairview st. Prineville 541-639-2974 meadowlarkmontessori@gmail.com 1990 NE Timberwolf Loop Prineville 541-815-7705 peaceofmind.daycare@yahoo.com sE Prineville 541-447-1201 fulton@crestviewcable.com
1012 SW Evergreen Ave
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Private Kindergarten
Bus transportation provided
• State Certified • Ages 3-9 • Before/After School Care Professionally trained to serve children’s fine motor, gross motor, cognitive, music and movement needs. We allow children to have fun and to provide a safe and trustworthy environment for parents to leave their children during the day.
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The Children’s Learning Center Child Care ~ Pre-school ~ Head Start Ages 6 weeks thru 5 years Approved Curriculum Qualified Instructors Approved USDA Meals/Snacks Services for children with special needs
650 NE A St Madras OR 97741 ~ (541) 475-3628 comments@madrastclc.org ~ http://madrastclc.org/ Page
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Ages 6 weeks - 5 years See AD Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 5:30 pm o State Certified, USDA meals. We offer Head Start for income eligible Page 2 n 7 families. Creative Curriculum. Daycare and Preschool. Call for more information. Offering programs for low/mod. incomes; special needs; and second language Ages 4 yr olds T/Th 2.5 hours AM and PM Located on a working farm. Experiencing county life. 24th year of operation
650 NE A. St. Madras 541-475-3628 comments@madrastclc.org Little Red Preschool 4765 N. Adams Dr. Madras 541-475-2313 Ages 3 - 5 years Mid Columbia Head Start M/T/W 8:30 am -12:30 pm 650 NE A. St Students must qualify for program, monthly home visits, bus service in area. Madras 2 meals a day. 541-475-4870 Offering programs for low/mod. incomes and special needs children. sarahbarker@mccheadstart.org Oregon Child Development Cltn. Ages 6 weeks - 5 years (Early Head Start ages 6 wks - 3 yrs) Mar-Oct 6 hour program. Call for details on time 659 NE A St Migrant Head Start. Must be agriculture working families. Income based. Madras State Certified 541-475-6232 Offering programs for low/mod. incomes; special needs; and second language ocdc.net Ages 4 - 6 yrs Preschool - Kindergarten Stepping Stones Mon-Thurs 8am - 3pm 66 SE H St Fridays 8am - 12:00 Madras State Certified 541-475-7545 Striving for excellence, spiritually and mentally, one step at a time. Teacher: Laura mcssda@madras.net Silva. Offering programs for special needs kids. HEAD START PRESCHOOLS LOCATED NEAR YOU BEND
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East Bend 2125 NE Daggett Bend, OR 97701
Becky Johnson Center 412 SW 8th Street Redmond
51605 Coach Rd. LaPine
HEALY HEIGHTS 1900 NE Bear Creek Rd. Bend, OR 97701 South Bend 60850 Brosterhous Rd Bend, OR 97702 West Bend/Summit 2855 NW Clearwater Dr. Bend, OR 97701
Lynch Elementary School 1314 SW Kalama Ave Redmond jonathan c. mckim site 2303 SW 1st Street Redmond
SUNRIVER New Generations
Child Development Center
56840 Venture Ln #7 Sunriver PRINEVILLE
1380 SE 2nd Street Prineville
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Is a Parent Participation Preschool right for you? By Aleta Nissen, Board President, Sunrise Preschool
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ou drop your child off at preschool in the morning and then you’re off to work, to run errands, to try to live as much of life as possible in the next 3 hours. When you pick up your child from school, you ask, “So, how was school today?” You get some vague answers about what your child was involved in during the morning but how do you really know? Is he getting the free creative play time that you’re hoping for? Is she learning to share, take turns and sit quietly in circle time so that she’s prepared for the realities of kindergarten? How do the teachers discipline? Sometimes it’s hard to know these details if you’re not able to really get involved in your child’s preschool – you just need to trust that all goes well while he’s there. But some preschools allow you to experience the day with your child and help guide the direction of the school experience – that’s what a Parent Participation Preschool is all about. Founded in 1962 by the American Association of University Women, Sunrise Preschool is Bend’s original Parent Participation Preschool. Parent Participation Preschools are founded on the principle that the best education will result from an active partnership among parents, teachers, and children. At Sunrise Preschool, parents are required to volunteer in the classroom every few weeks, assisting teachers, and providing a healthy snack. The volunteer’s child is the line-leader that day, but mostly, the enjoyment of having his parent at school with him shines through. Parent Participation Preschools are nonprofit schools run by parent-volunteer boards of directors that make all decisions for the school’s operation with the input of the teachers and other parents, including employment status of the teachers, school policies such as healthy snack policies, enrichment opportunities, and family events and education. Parent Participation Preschools such as Sunrise include a high adult to child ratio (1:4 average), reduced tuition compared to traditional preschools, opportunities to play a very active role in your child’s first school experience, and learn more about child development and early education. Another key benefit of the Parent Participation model is that the teachers are free to do what they do best Today’s
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– teach our children. They don’t have to worry about marketing, registration, or lease agreements. The parent board handles all of that so the teachers can plan the curriculum and focus on our children. As a parent you can be really involved if you want to be but there is no requirement to put in a lot of hours. What I’ve come to realize is that the involvement does not seem like work once we understand that involved parents are their children´s biggest teacher.
More information on Sunrise Preschool at: 541-383-1089 w w w. s u n r i s e b e n d . w o r d p r e s s . c o m 3 yr olds class, T/TH 9-11:30 am, $130 per month Pre-k class, M/W/F 9 am – noon, $160 per month 3 spaces currently available in the 3 yr. olds class (at time of printing of this publication)
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Sunrise Preschool emphasizes sharing and cooperation during a morning filled with learning activities, play, and music. Classes available for 3-5 year olds in a nurturing, responsive environment. Call
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by Rob E. Bingham, Ph.D.
Nature is Necessar y A
re your children getting enough nature in their daily lives? It may sound like a strange question, as if nature is a vitamin essential to life. But increasingly, this is becoming the single most important question parents need to consider because nature is necessary. With the onslaught of urbanization, technological innovation, and stressful fast-paced lifestyles, the development of America’s youth has changed dramatically in recent years. And the primary change has been a severe reduction in the amount of time children are involved in unstructured, uninhibited playtime in the outdoors. In his 2005 book, “Last Child in the Woods”, Richard Louv coined the term Nature Deficit Disorder to describe the negative trend in outdoor experience and education for children and the resulting effects. The obvious result of less playtime outside is a reduced connection to the nature surrounding us. The loss of the emotional connection that children have with nature is a tragedy in its own right. But recent research has shown a far more startling impact on children, both in their physical and mental growth. Our sedentary, electronic lives are fueling an epidemic in America’s youth of unprecedented magnitude. Chronic conditions such as childhood obesity, diabetes, asthma, depression, anxiety, and attention-deficit disorder have all increased over the past few decades. In particular, childhood obesity has doubled over the past 30 years for preschoolers and adolescents. It has more than tripled for children aged 6-11. Approximately 16% of US children (roughly 9 million) aged 6-19 are overweight or obese. Our children may be the first generation at risk of having a shorter lifespan than we do. So what can you do? Get your kids outside to play.
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As busy adults, many of us look at spending time outside as a luxury. Make it a requirement, and set the example for your kids. Take a family walk outside, have a nature scavenger hunt, flip some rocks, play in the mud, do anything, but let your children explore the natural world. Allowing children free, unstructured outdoor play is an important way to help them get physically and mentally active. Getting America’s youth outside and enjoying nature is a continuing focus of the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. We have always been strong advocates of outdoor learning for both kids and adults to promote awareness, exploration, discovery, and questioning. To this end we provide hands-on, experiential learning in the natural sciences that encourages outdoor activity. Close encounters with raptors, reptiles, and amphibians, walks on our nature trail, kid’s classes, snowshoe walks, and a variety of special programs offer year-round opportunities. Make sure to check out our upcoming Family Forays, and for a full listing of what we offer go to www.sunrivernaturecenter.org or call 541-593-4394 for more information.
Preschool Friendly Events Feb. 5th All About Slimy Slithers Feb. 12th & 26th Snowshoe Nature Walks Mar. 19th - 27th Spring Break Classes (ages 4-6 & 7-10) Thursdays in April - Spring Family Forays For further information on any of these fun events, call (541) 593-4394 • www.sunrivernaturecenter.org
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xhaustive research has confirmed what just about every parent knows: there is a little musician in that toddler! Just as all children are born with the potential to learn to speak and understand their native language, all children are born with the potential to learn to perform and understand their culture’s music. Making music is as much a basic life skill as walking or talking. It should be considered a birthright for all people to be able to sing in tune and march to a beat. We know that music is among the first and most important modes of communication experienced by infants. The youngest children lack the gift of speech, but they are deeply responsive to the emotional ethos created by music. The lullabies you sing help children to accomplish the fundamental developmental task of learning to trust their environment as a secure one. songs communicate your love and the experiences of joy and delight; they teach children that the world is a pleasurable and exciting place to be. Music is essential to the depth and strength of this early foundation for learning and for connecting to life itself.
The Early Childhood Music program at the Cascade school of Music is a great way to activate your child’s innate musicality. Through age-appropriate songs, dances and games, we begin to exercise the music-making muscles which prepare children to study music and to nurture the tradition of family music-making. The program makes use of the school’s “orff Instrumentarium”- a collection of beautiful, simple pitched percussion instruments, like mini-marimbas, specifically designed to introduce musical skills and concepts to kids. Each class is complete in itself with a different theme every term. The class sessions are not pre-recorded or pre-packaged; the teachers are more able to respond to the children’s’ frame of mind on any given day. The quiet and intimate setting, with small class size [8 - 10 maximum] also promotes child- and groupcentered learning. These classes are the beginning of a spectrum of lifelong music education for the community.
as young children grow and develop, music continues as a basic medium not only of communication, but of self-expression as well. Through music, children expand their cognitive universe as they first experience, and later learn to produce, sounds organized to carry musical meaning within their culture. Music expands memory and assists in developing crucial language skills. Music exerts a multiplier effect on reasoning skills, especially on spatial reasoning; an effect that has been demonstrated experimentally. Music also reinforces such logical and perceptual ideas as beginning and ending, cause and effect, sequence and balance, harmony and dissonance, as well as arithmetic concepts such as number, enumeration, and timing. Music is also a powerful tool for communicating the full spectrum of human emotion in ways appropriate to children’s experience. Children who may not be able to express verbally their happiness, anger, or sadness can find in music the right outlet and mode for what they cannot yet identify or express clearly using the tools of language. When preschool children not only listen to and respond to music, but also learn to make music by singing and playing instruments together, they create important contexts for the early learning of vital life skills such as cooperation, collaboration, and group effort. Page
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Kids Get Stressed Too… Tips for Managing Family Stress
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tress is a natural emotional response to the demands of everyday life. Most of us strive to be the best we can be each and every day: the best parent, spouse, partner, friend, son, daughter, employee…and the list goes on. When we feel we are not meeting our own expectations, or those of others, we get stressed. Same goes for our young children who have far fewer demands, but a very strong desire to please their parents, caregivers, teachers and family members. Learning ways to manage our adult stress helps us to be better parents, while role modeling healthy behavior for our children. Pre-school and day care settings can provide wonderful opportunities for growth and exploration. At the same time, these experiences can be stressful for our children who are learning how to interact with others in positive ways. The Family Resource Center of Central Oregon, our region’s parenting education “hub,” offers a few tips that can help both you and your children manage stress: • Regular Exercise provides for physical and emotional benefits for all ages. • Family Outings and Play Time are a great way to sweep away stressful feelings and create opportunities for bonding. • Reading a Story or Watching an AgeAppropriate Movie can give us all a break from reality and the stress that comes with it. • Laughter and a Sense of Humor can help keep things in perspective. • Massage or a Back Rub is a great way to help children loosen muscles and get rid of tension. • Art, Music and Dance provide both creative and physical outlets for stress. • Predictable Family Routines & Schedules (napping, eating, bedtime) are especially comforting to young children.
Finally, Acceptance and Praise are among the most powerful stress-reducers we can offer our young children. Knowing that occasional mistakes and poor judgement are acceptable and that they don’t threaten a parent’s love is tremendously re-assuring. Praise for doing the right thing can also dramatically help reduce stress in young children who feel happy when their parents are pleased with their behavior. Family Resource Center of Central Oregon has provided low or no cost parenting education classes, information and resources to local communities for more than 18 years. As a non-profit organization, Family Resource Center is supported through public and private funds and community donations and partnerships. For more information, call (541) 3895468 or visit frconline.org.
We’re with you...
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Family Resource Center of Central Oregon provides parenting education and support for each step of the journey — from infants to teens and everything in between. If you are caring for children, grandchildren, step children or foster children, contact Family Resource Center of Central Oregon. PARENTING CLASSES & WORKSHOPS • PRESENTATIONS & DISCUSSION GROUPS LENDING LIBRARY • ONLINE LEARNING • 2-1-1 HELPLINE
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FINE ARTS FOR TOTS
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Cascade Community School of Music
Early Childhood programs at CCsM are designed to prepare children to study music. We’ll get a head start with movement and rhythmic exercises and play games and sing songs that develop basic music concepts as well as important aural skills. 200 NW Pacific Park Ln • 541-382-6866 www.ccschoolofmusic.org
Kindermusik
Children of various ages will explore an array of musical styles and genres while exploring a variety of movement. Customized activities using instruments, streamers, puppet play, creative movement and more! 2537 NE Lynda • 541-389-5927 www.developmusic.com
Lil’ Dancers Academie de Ballet
ages Preschool-adult ballet classes. Mommy and Me classes available. Boys classes too. Bend • 541-382-4055 • www.abcbend.com
ages 5 thru adult. Metoulius depot Clog Dance classes in Madras • Oregon 541-475-9466
Miss Kimber’s Dance Magic
Classes are offered for ages 3 to adult in a variety of dance styles, including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Breakin, Lyrical, Ballroom, and Modern. 628 SW Glacier Ave Suite C • Redmond 541-504-9887 www.mskimbersdancemagic.com
Redmond School of Dance
Instruction in classical ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop & pre-dance for ages 4 to adult. 641 SW Cascade Ave. • Redmond • 541-548-6957 www.redmondschoolofdance.com
Terpsichorean Dance Studio
offering dance instruction & performance opportunities since 1975 for dancers age 3 through adult in all levels of ballet, tap, jazz & modern dance. 1601 NW Newport Ave. • Bend • 541-389-5351
Ballet ✽ Tap ✽ Jazz ✽ Modern ✽ Hip-hop
Central Oregon School of Ballet
Since 1975
Classical ballet instruction for children 5 years & older through adult. Classes range from pre-ballet to advanced. Provides ballet performances yearly for community events. 1155 SW Division St. Ste. B-11• Bend • 541-389-9306 www.centraloregonschoolofballet.com
Terpsichorean Dance Studio Carolyn Brant – Director
Dance Instruction:
Gotta Dance
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ages Preschool-adult dance of all kinds. age appropriate music and moves. Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop and more. Mommy and Me classes too. 917 NE 8th St • Bend • 541-322-0807
Terpsichore’s Closet Dancewear Boutique Boutique Hours: 3-6pm Monday–Thursday
High Desert Dance Arts
owned and operated by Jessica Bach, High desert dance arts is a collective of diversely talented dance instructors who passionately love and enjoy teaching the art of dance to dance students from preschool to adult. Upstairs From TasZ 320 N Main st. suite 203 • Prineville • 541-447-6826 www.highdesertdancearts.com Page
We stock Capezio, Body Wrappers, Mirella and Duck Crossing leotards, shoes, tights, gifts and accessories
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SPORTS FOR TOTS Gymnastics / Martial Arts Acrovision 63255 Jamison Rd / Bend 541-388-5555 www.acrovisionsportscenter.com Cascade All Star Gymnastics 1045 Paiute Wy / Bend 541-322-9791 www.cascadeallstargymnastics.com Central Oregon Gymnastics Academy 63060 NE Layton Avenue / Bend 541-385-1163 www.cogymnastics.com Redmond Gymnastics Academy 1789 SW Veterans Way Unit B1 / Redmond 541-923-3513 www.rgagymnastics.com Sortor Bushido Kai Karate 63056 Lower Meadow Dr. Bldg. 1, Ste. 120/Bend 541-385-4985 www.sortorkarate.com
Swimming Cascade Swim Center 465 SW Rimrock Dr./ Redmond 541-548-7275 Dancing Dolphins Private Swim Lessons 541-382-5939 mermaidjody@yahoo.com Juniper Swim Center 800 NE 6th Street/ Bend 541-389-7665 www.bendparksandrec.org The Athletic Club of Bend 61615 Athletic Club Drive/ Bend 541-322-5856 www.theathleticclubofbend.com Madras Aquatic Swim Center 1197 SE Kemper Way/Madras 541-475-4253 www.macaquatic.com
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Pre-K Readiness BMPRD
Ages 4-5 years For Children entering Kindergarten in Fall 2011 M/Tu/Th/F 12:45-3:15 pm This program assists children in building the skills that will be essential for success as they enter their school years. 541-389-7275
Early Childhood Foreign Language Introduction Spanish and French Immersion BMPRD
Ages 3-6 years Recent studies have shown just how important second language acquisition is to the young hildn’s brain. This is especially true in an immersion setting. Not only do children learn to understnad and respond in another language, but they also develop new brain pathways. These classes give very young children a natural introduction to foreign languages in a fun and caring preschool setting. 541-389-7275
Kindergarten Enrichment Sylvan Learning Center/2150 NE Studio/Bend
Ages 4-7 years Solidify the concepts of beginning reading and numeration in this high-energy interactive Kindergarten Enrichment Course. (541) 389-9252
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENTS
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Art Station ART START: Ages 2-4 yrs. Experience
the extraordinary world of art as you and your child draw, paint, create collage masterpieces and more! Drawing and painting will help your child develop fine motor skills at their important “pre-writing” stage as well as open up their creative thinking and selfexpression.
ART & MORE: Ages 4-6 yrs. Art and literacy- a winning combination! Books will be read out loud and linked to each art project for skill development in both visual and literary arts. Clay Start: Ages 2-4 yrs. Experience the tactile world of art as you and your child work in clay. Working in clay is an excellent exercise for developing your child’s fine motor skills and learning to express the world in 3-D. Clay Creations: Ages 4-6 yrs. You’ll have tons of fun as you discover, invent and play with clay. The focus of this class is experimentation and explorations. Students will increase skills in problem-solving and create three-dimensional art works using coil and pinching techniques. Art Station 313 SW Shevlin Hixon • 541-617-1317 www.artscentraloregon.org
Bend Metro Park & Recreation (BMPRD) 200 NW Pacific Park Lane/ Bend 541-389-7275 www.bendparksandrec.org
Crook County Parks & Recreation (CCPRD) 398 NE Fairview / Prineville 541-447-1209 www.ccprd.org
LaPine Parks and Recreation (LPRD) LaPine 541-536-2223 www.lapineparks.org
Redmond Area Park & Recreation (RAPRD) 465 S.W. Rimrock Dr./ Redmond 541-389-7275 www.raprd.org
Sisters Organization for Activities & Recreation (SOAR) 1750 W. McKinney Butte Dr. / Sisters 541-549-2091 www.sistersrecreation.com Page
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The Pottery Lounge The Pottery Lounge is a place for a fun and unique artistic experience for all ages, offering dozens of different ceramic style pieces that are perfect for Birthdays, Holidays, Home Decor....any occasion. 117 N W Oregon Street • Bend • 541-382-5707 www.potterylounge.com
Cindercone Clay Center Start your little one working with clay! People sculptures and slab built castles are just a few fun projects to make with clay. Every young artist will get to make a few pots on the pottery wheel and choice projects will be painted/glazed and fired. 50 NE Scott St • Bend • 541-279-0343 www.cinderconeclaycenter.com Today’s
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What is Arts Learning?
e all know that creativity is important but how do we define its value? As a staff, we continually ask ourselves these questions: What human capacities are both highly valued in an advanced society aNd easily supported through the arts? How can we inspire our students so we intentionally emphasize and observe these higher order thinking, creating and pro-social skills? Whether it is at home with your children or in guided art lessons with seasoned methodologies, art can make a substantial impact on developmental learning. Lessons can assist children with critical-thinking and problem-solving. Crucial to our modern culture, art can also contribute to the learning of pro-social behaviors, including: • Respect for tools, spaces, self and each other • Self-awareness, responsibility • Generosity • Cultural sensitivity, artistic/historical perspective • Collaboration, ability to share/teach others
It is never too early for art! Toddlers and preschoolers should engage in experimental and exploratory art experiences where the goals include discovery, spontaneity
and a chance to engage with others creatively . Try this at home! Make and send ART MAIL (not email): young children are thrilled to be learning to write. They are imaginative artists. When they have a reason to write (or pretend to write) and draw, the process is a delight and the results treasured. In big envelopes come whole pages of writing. “I love art. you love art. you love me.” Love, Natalie. Include creative artwork. Create a box with aRT MaIL supplies: Markers, pencils, lined writing paper, drawing paper and stamps. Make a list with the child of people who would love to receive aRT MaIL. Ex: Teacher, Grandparent, school friends, anyone! Then follow through with the whole snail mail process of addressing, stamping and mailing...and be sure the recipients are alerted to respond!
Discover Create &
The Vibe Dance Center
offering Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz and other dance classes for ages 3 years through adult. Bend 541-318-8338
Let your 2-6 year-old get creative in these fun classes:
Art Start • Art Scouts • Clay Start Art & More • Clay Creations
Play! Experience the extraordinary world of art in early childhood classes at the Art Station. Art will help your child develop fine motor skills at their important “pre-writing” stages as well as open up their creative thinking and self-expression.
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Our Kids and Media Time By dr. Kristi Nix, Pediatrician at Mosaic Medical
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id you know that the average child in the United states is introduced to television at 4 months old? our world is changing! Thirty years ago, we walked to school or rode our bike and played outside until it was too dark to see. These days, the average american child under two years old spends around two hours a day using video media at home, and an additional 1-2 hours watching media in childcare. By the time they enter high school, these children have spent enough time in front of the computer and television to earn a college degree! We live and work at an unprecedented pace. as parents, we are running to get the kids to work, to school, to soccer, to music lessons. Media devices surround us. Portable dVd players, video games, even our phones become a way to occupy our children when we need them to be quiet and occupied (like when we are working from home or trying to take care of the other kids). This lifestyle comes at a cost. overweight and obesity in children in County are over 20% by eighth grade. media time has been implicated in our rates of adHd and depression.
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It is more important than ever to find ways to keep our kids connected to the real world with daily habits that promote imaginative play and interaction with real people. Take a walk every day to introduce your kids to the neighborhood. Point out interesting trees, introduce yourself and your family to the neighbors, and teach your kids to safely cross the street. Find a way to include activity in your daily lives. Can your kids walk to school? If there is a busy street, can your neighborhood parent association create a walking bus where parents alternate who supervises the kids walking to school? This way to commute has the added advantage of creating time for our kids to interact with other kids and with the outside world. do you know how much media time your kids are getting in school? Find out and adjust what you let your kids do at home accordingly. Current recommendations are to “unplug” for all but two hours a day, including homework time. Many kids meet this limit during school hours. Finally, pick a time every day to unplug and talk to your kids. sitting down for mealtimes daily is a good way to do this, even if it is only for ten minutes. Teach your kids how to interact with the world by showing them how to talk to other humans in a healthy and confident way. Find out what they love and encourage them!
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Car Seats: A Review on Safely Transporting Our Little Ones By dr. Mary Rogers, Pediatrician at Mosaic Medical
It doesn’t take much to be overwhelmed by all of the
different car seats on the market. of all the places you try to protect your child, your own vehicle is one of the most important. Below is a quick review on important car seat safety.
Infants
The american academy of Pediatrics (aaP) advises that aLL infants ride rear-facing until at least 1 year of age aNd a minimum of 20 pounds, or until they reach the seat manufacturer’s highest weight or height specifications. This means that they may remain rear-facing even longer than 1yr/20lbs. Time-tested studies have found that the safest direction for your child is facing the rear of the car.
Installation:
• Harness should be at or below baby’s shoulders and snug. • Never place rear-facing seat in the front of the car with an active front passenger air bag. airbag activation can lead to serious injury to your baby. • Older cars may need locking clips to keep the car safety seat locked into the correct position. Further information may be found in the vehicle’s manual. • Check the angle of the safety seat. You don’t want baby’s head to flop forward. Check to see if your seat has an angle adjuster. If it doesn’t, a rolled-up towel works great under the base to help with positioning. • Be sure that the seat is installed tightly. • Baby is slouching in the car seat? You may roll a small blanket on both sides of baby and between the crotch strap and baby. do NoT place anything behind or underneath baby or use inserts that did not come with the seat.
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Toddlers/Preschoolers
once your little one has exceeded the highest weight/height allowed by the manufacturer of the seat for rear-facing, they can then ride forward-facing in a convertible seat. Very few parents know that there are notable safety benefits to keeping their children rear-facing as long as their car seat allows. Following this, they can ride harnessforward facing until they outgrow their seats (typically 4 years old and 40-80 pounds).
School-Aged Children
Booster seats are for those who have outgrown their forward-facing car seats. These help raise your child so that the lap and shoulder fit appropriately. Make sure that the lap belt lies low and snug and that the shoulder strap runs across the child’s chest/shoulders.
Older Children
Children should stay in their booster seats until they are 4’9” tall and between ages 8-12 years. Make sure they are not tucking the shoulder strap under their arm or behind their back. No sharing of seat belts, everyone should have his/her own safety belt. Lastly and with all the lessons in life, be a great role model. By buckling up you are not only taking care of yourself, but setting a good example for your family and staying healthy! For more information: http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/carseatsafety.cfm
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Bend
Public Library 601 N.W. Wall Street 541-617-7097
Baby Steps StoryTime
ages: Infant to 18 mo. a gentle time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces. Wed & Thurs at 11:00am
Toddlin’ Tales StoryTime
ages: 18 mo. - 36 mo. stories, songs, Rhymes, Tickles & Movement for toddlers and caregiver. Tues. 10:15 & 11:00 am & Wed. 10:15 am
Preschool Parade StoryTime ages: 3 - 5 years stories, songs, Rhymes, and Crafts Tues at 1:30 pm; Fri at 10:15 am.
Saturday Stories
ages 3-5 years stories, songs, Rhymes, and Crafts saturdays 10:15am
Sunriver Public Library
56855 Venture Lane 541-312-1080
Family Fun StoryTime
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827 SW Deschutes Avenue 541-312-1050
110 N Cedar St 541-312-1070
Baby Steps Story Time
Family Fun StoryTime
ages: 0-18 mo. a gentle time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces. Thurs. 10:30am
La Pine 16425 1st St 541-312-1090
Family Fun StoryTime
ages: 0-5 years Listening, singing and dancing for an active and exciting time for you and your child. Tues. 10:30am
ages: 0 - 5 years stories, songs, Rhymes, and Tickles for toddlers and caregiver. Wed 10:30am
Toddlin’ Tales StoryTime
ages: 18 mo. - 36 mo. stories, songs, Rhymes, and Tickles for toddlers and caregiver. Tues. at 10:15am & 11:15am
Preschool Parade StoryTime ages: 3 - 5 years stories, songs, Rhymes and Crafts Wed 10:15am & 11:15am
Madras
Public Library 241 SE 7th St 541-475-3351
ages 0 - 5 years Stories, finger rhymes, songs and movement Little Ones StoryTime skills for all ages. parents and caregivers required ages: 0-2 years to attend with child and to participate in all For toddlers, we focus on rhyme, repetition activities. and things that are familiar to your little Thurs. 10:30am ones. Tues. 10:10am
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Crook County Public Library
175 NW Meadow Lakes Dr. Prineville 541-447-7978
Wee Read
ages: 0 - 3 yrs a toddler lap-sit storytime Wed 10:00am
StoryTime & Crafts
ages: 3 - 6 years Tues 6:00pm & Thursday- 11:00am
Preschool StoryTime
ages: 3-6 years For pre-schoolers, we focus on narratives, real world experiences, and word play. In order to engage your pre-schooler’s mind, story time also includes interactive games, educational videos and cartoons with an after-story craft time. Tues. 10:30am
The Deschutes Public Library’s Bookmobile, nicknamed the Book Buggy, travels deschutes County and provides library materials and programs to children, young adults, parents, and child care providers who are unable to visit a deschutes Public Library branch. Materials for the bookmobile are for youth ages birth through young adult. Contact your community library to find out if there is a Bookmobile offered in your community. Page
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