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A Family Resource Guide

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Are Cavities Contagious?

The answer might surprise you! Parents are often surprised that children develop cavities even when they are diligent about oral care at home.

The bacteria that causes tooth decay actually can be passed from person to person. Cavities are caused by bacteria known as mutans streptococcus. This bacteria feeds on the sugar in your mouth (that’s sweets, sugary drinks and starchy snacks!) and it creates an acid that can eat away at the enamel on your teeth. When present, this bacteria builds plaque that contains even more acid that will cause tooth decay and gum disease. Some individuals tend to have more cavity causing bacteria than others. Though cavities and tooth decay are actually an infectious disease, the good news is that it is a highly preventable one!

So how can you help fight the spread of cavities?

Here are some simple tips: 1. Avoid sharing eating utensils (that means don't use your fork to feed your child!).

2. Clean pacifiers with warm water and soap, not your mouth (or bring an extra clean one along).

3. Don’t share toothbrushes (everyone in the family needs their own toothbrush).

4. Keep a clean mouth - Brush 2 minutes, 2 times a day (and don't forget to floss).

5. Use a toothpaste with fluoride (just a tiny bit about the size of a grain of rice for children under 3).

See a dentist regularly for checkups and cleanings.

Taking care of your children's teeth on a daily basis and seeing a pediatric dentist twice a year can help prevent cavities from forming and leave your children with a healthy smile that will last a lifetime!

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Life Christian Academy 1717 South Union Ave. Tacoma, WA 98405 253-756-5317 Grades: P - 12 wherelifehappens.org scorrigan@life-christian.org Technology, Fine Arts, AP Courses, Athletics, College Prep, Clubs, LIFE Room, Foreign Languages, Student Leadership Institute, ASB Open Houses: Please watch for our upcoming Spring Visit Day! Call to schedule a tour at a time convenient for you!

Ruston Christian Childcare and Preschool 5025 N Pearl St, Tacoma WA 98407 253-759-8238 Grades:Infants to 6th grade iinfo@rustonchildcare.com We are a licensed childcare 5 minutes from the Narrows Bridge. We provide lunches and snacks for children enrolled in our center. We have been awarded Level 3 at the Washington Early Achievers system. We open from 6am to 6pm.

Open Houses: Call us any time to schedule a center tour.

Evergreen Chinese Academy 5025 N Pearl St, Tacoma WA 98407 253-376-3553 Grades:Pre-K to Adults www.evergreenchinesseacademy \info@evergreenchineseacademy.com We are an accredited program for middle-school and high-school learners. We offer language programs to pre-school to adults at different proficiency levels, especially to learners without taking Chinese language courses before.

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Christian Faith School 33645 20th Ave. South. Federal Way, WA 98003 253-943-2500 Grades: Early Education – Grade 12 www.christianfaithschool.com admissions@christianfaithschool.com Finding the right school for your child(ren) is a huge responsibility, one we acknowledge and one we understand. We know the importance of your decision, so we welcome you to visit our campus so you can actually experience the energy and life at Christian Faith School. There is an uncommon sense of freedom and confidence between our students and staff that creates an atmosphere that is alive and vibrant. We encourage and teach our young ones to love God and each other as we teach them in an environment of hope and high expectations. We are intensely involved in training and mobilizing this generation of young people to become an army of champions who are passionate in their walk with God and boldly love, lead and serve others. For many of our students and staff, this is their home away from home; they spend their days with people who feel like family.

Christian Faith School is truly equipping the next generation. ~ Debbie Schindler, Head of School Open House | School Tours | Fall Carnivals Open Enrollment Begins January 9th January 12th - Eagle for a 1/2 Day, 8am-12pm Visit your Future or Current Grade class, make friends, meet teachers, and have time to talk with our Head of School. (Kindergarten-12th) February 1st - Kindergarten Round UP, 6pm Join us at 6pm to learn about the amazing things that happen in our classrooms and see if your child is ready for our Kindergarten Class.

February 13th - Eagle Info Night, 6pm Are we the school for your family? Come, Learn, and Find Out! March 24th - Open House, 10am-12pm

Let our Teachers share their love of teaching with you! Come and learn what makes our school stand out!

April 10th - Eagle Info Night, 6pm Already attended an above event? Bring a friend and receive 50% off enrollment fees!

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First Presbyterian Preschool 20 Tacoma Ave. S. 253-272-7145 Grades: 16 mo. - 5 yr. fpptacoma.org cbuchholtz@fpcschool.org A carefully supervised and balanced program is offered to assist each child in their learning process. We Recognize that children at this stage learn through play. As each student progresses from year to year in our program, the focus gradually shifts to an emphasis on academic skills. This helps ensure our students success in Kindergarten and beyond.

With a holistic method in mind, our program includes varied activities of play, reading readiness, math, music appreciation, stories, creative art, science, health, and physical activity. All of these activities, approached through the lens of God’s love, work together to provide an educational experience of lasting value impacting the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional development of your child.

Open Houses: Preschool Preview Event, Feb.12th 9:30 AM RSVP required, or schedule a tour today to catch a glimpse of why FPP may be the best fit for you and your child.

Kinder Swimmer Renton & Spanaway 425-432-7946 • 253-536-7946 www.kinderswimmer.com kidsswim@kinderswimmer.com Teaching children to swim with Confidence! We start with 3 months and teach all the way to Adult. Our pools are warm 92 degree saltwater. With our small class size it helps children to progress at a much faster pace.

Open Houses: We welcome everyone to come and do a free trial class and you are also welcome to come in to watch a class. Just call our office and we are more than happy to set you up.

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Holy Rosary Regional School Juan Diego Academy 504 S 30th St. Tacoma, WA 98402 253-272-7012 Grades: Pre-K - Eighth grade hrrsjda.org admissions@hrrsjda.org Holy Rosary Regional School serves children from Pre-K through eighth grade and is one of the most diverse schools in the Archdiocese of Washington. The Juan Diego Academy at Holy Rosary Regional School is a cutting edge, dual language immersion program through grade ďŹ ve.

Open Houses: January 28th 1:00 - 3:00 pm February 2nd 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Offering an innovative bilingual education.

Serving Pre-K through Eighth grade.

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