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From the Publisher…

Merry Christmas!

Ok, not yet, but seeing how fast the start of school just came upon us, Christmas will be here before we know it! The Jacksonville Family and Kids’ Directory is your one stop resource guide to the best family friendly activities, shopping and services our community has to offer!

Kelly Bushloper

Take a look Inside at our Birthday Party Guide pages 9-11! You can go to them or they can come to you. Please just let them know you saw them in the Jacksonville Family and Kids’ Directory!

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

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

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

Our next deadline is October 8th for our November & December issues!

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family fun day to Celebrate

15 Years of Service October 26, 2013 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Trike a Thon to raise money for St. Jude’s

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It will be lots of fun! we will have bouncy houses, train rides, games, petting zoo, face painting & lots more

T’s Learning Center 11761 Beach Blvd Quality Preschool and Childcare

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Enroll Now for Fall and Get Free Registration!* • Infant and toddler care • Preschool and pre-kindergarten • Certified teaching staff • Childtime® The Empowered Child™ curriculum • Literacy and mathematics focus JACKSONVILLE 9950 Old St. Augustine Rd. 904-268-1933 License #C04DU0104 JACKSONVILLE • 9950 Old St.•Augustine Rd • 904-268-1933 License #C04DU0104 8500 Argyle Forest Blvd.

• 904-778-0200 License #C04DU0106 JACKSONVILLE • 8500 Argyle Forest Blvd • 904-778-0200 License #C04DU0106 ORANGE PARK KINGSLAND • 1295 Middle School Rd • 912-729-5437 License #CCLC-1534 1510 Business Center Dr. • 904-278-0606 License #C04CL0015 ORANGE PARK • 1510 Business Center Dr • 904-278-0606 License #C04CL0015 PONTE VEDRA ST. MARYS • 201 North Julia St • 912-882-5437 License #CCLC-1533 45 Executive Way • 904-273-6960 License #CO7SJ0014

www.childtime.com

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

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CHILD SAFETY FENCES At America’s Swimming Pool Company - Jacksonville, FL, we are committed to servicing the swimming pool needs of the Duval County & St. Johns County areas, including the surrounding areas of Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Palm Valley, Harbor View, Cedar Hills, Brentwood, Riverside, Sweetwater, Saint Augustine, Pine Bluff and Palm Valley, Florida.

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

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Benefiting Community PedsCare

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2013 6:00 p.m. Fun Run • $12 ($15 DAY OF) 6:30 p.m. 5K • $25-$30 ($35 DAY OF) Jacksonville Fairgrounds, Costumes Recommended Register Now at MMD.CommunityHospice.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2013 3:00 p.m. • 8:00 p.m.

ADuLTS: $100 • CHILDREn: $50 CHILDREn unDER 2: FREE Jacksonville Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall Purchase Tickets at HDM.CommunityHospice.com.

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