2010 Edmond Childrens Directory Spring/Summer

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Volume 15 No. 2

First United Methodist Church Preschool/MDO

founded in 1979

341-1230  305 E. Hurd

www.fumcpreschoolmdo.com fumcpreschoolmdo@sbcglobal.net

Mother’s Day Out 10 months to 3 years 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

M, T, W, Th Classes Available

Wally

Preschool 3, 4 and 5 years 9:00-11:30 a.m. OR 12:30-3:00 p.m. M-Th

Preschool Teachers are Degreed Developmental & Academic Programming

Extended Day Optional/Flexible - AM and PM 3, 4 and 5 years, also “graduates”

Special classes offered by Jump for Joy, Gymboree and the Fine Arts Institute

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A Message from the publishers of the Edmond/Central Oklahoma Children’s Directory

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Please tell our advertisers that you found them in the Edmond/Central Oklahoma Children’s Directory! Check out our new monthly e-newsletter premiering in April 2010. You’ll gain quick insight into upcoming activities, events, things you just can’t miss out on as family, as well as tips and articles from our participants. Send your email address to edmondchildrensdirectory@hotmail.com We are proud to announce our 15th year of publication and you’ll find all sorts of information and unique businesses in this directory. We have many participants who have been with us the entire time and want to thank them as well as our new advertisers for their continued support. Our goal is to produce a quality publication that families will use and keep as a resource. Remember, the entire book is now on the website in its graphical form in addition to a text format.

E-mail us at edmondchildrensdirectory@hotmail.com with events, suggestions, questions, etc. Extra copies are always available in the lobby of the Edmond Chamber of Commerce, 825 E. 2nd, or at the Edmond Library, 10 S. Blvd.; in the Lobby and Children’s Section. Each participant also distributes copies.

Check out our website at edmondchildrensdirectory.com to view the entire directory on-line.

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For information about advertising in the next issue, please call Sherry Protus (405) 348-3009 or visit the web page at www.edmondchildrensdirectory.com.

Terri R. Folks, Publisher Sherry Protus, Co-Publisher & Advertising Sales Manager On the Cover: “Grace” photo provided by TaylorMade Photography © TaylorMade Photography, 2010.

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Table of Contents

Advertising Rates and Info..............................................................................................43 Animal Programs...............................................................................................................5 The Arts/Fine Arts..............................................................................................................6 Birthday Parties..................................................................................................................6 Child Care..........................................................................................................................7 Childproofing.....................................................................................................................8 Children’s Day Out Programs.........................................................................................8-9 COLOR ADVERTISING SECTION.......................................................1-2, 21-28, 47-48 Community Resources.....................................................................................................44 Counselors........................................................................................................................10 Dance............................................................................................................................... 11 Edmond Chamber of Commerce......................................................................................41 Educational Consultants/Programs.............................................................................11-12 Entertainment..............................................................................................................13-14 Fitness..............................................................................................................................15 Guitar Programs...............................................................................................................16 Gymnastics.......................................................................................................................16 Index of Advertisers.........................................................................................................46 Kitchen Products..............................................................................................................17 Martial Arts......................................................................................................................17 Medical Services..............................................................................................................18 Metropolitan Library System...........................................................................................41 Museums.....................................................................................................................18-20 Music Programs...............................................................................................................20 Orthodontists....................................................................................................................29 Performing Arts................................................................................................................29 Photographers...................................................................................................................30 Pony Parties......................................................................................................................31 Preschools...................................................................................................................31-32 Private Schools............................................................................................................33-34 Sports/Swimming........................................................................................................35-36 Summer Camps...........................................................................................................37-38 Support Groups................................................................................................................32 Toys/Toy Store.................................................................................................................39 Ultrasound Studio............................................................................................................40 Web Page Design.............................................................................................................40 Website Reference List....................................................................................................45

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Animal Programs

Cottonwood Creek Ranch Year Round Lesson Program Instructor Kelly Varner and her students have won over 30 World and National Championships in the show arena. Lessons are available after school and on the weekends.

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Any age groups (4 and over) - Lesson Horses Available Indoor arena Huge Lighted Outdoor arena Fantastic instruction for beginners and first time riders World Championship level instruction for advanced riders

Horse Camps • • • • •

Several Camps offered during Summer Vacation Swimming Pool Arts and Crafts Riding Lessons Games and fun with horses!

For more information call: 405-471-4031 or email kellymrc@cox.net 8025 S. Sooner Road, Guthrie, OK 73044 www.cottonwoodcreekmorgans.com Fall Winter 09-10 ♥ 5

The Arts/Fine Arts Paint Your Art Out............................................................(405) 513-5333 website: www.paintyourartout.net email: fun@paintyourartout.net 100 N. Broadway, Suite 160, Edmond, OK 73034 Contact: Renee Deakle and Kelly Garner Art Entertainment Studio See our COLOR ad on page 21!

Birthday Parties

ALL ABOARD! PAPA’S PARTY TRAIN

PAPASPARTYTRAIN.COM 405-623-7608 New to OKC Metro Area

Invite Papa, the engineer, and his train to your next birthday party, neighborhood event or any get together. This miniature version of a real train will chug kids and adults around an outdoor location of your choice for an hour or more. Comes complete with Papa, the engineer, party music, a little green engine with 5 train cars and much more. Contact us NOW to schedule your party!

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Child Care...

405.751.1910 CALL TODAY

Kim Denny Edmond/ OKC Owner web site:

lovemysitter.com

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT 3rd Saturday – Every Month

PAMPER YOURSELF WITHOUT THE KIDS! 6 pm-11 pm Age: 8 mos.–12 yrs. Call to Reserve • swimming • moon walk • kids zone • movie • snacks/popcorn

Sports, Fitness & Health

3333 W. Hefner Road 751-3344

Can’t find your copy of the current issue? Check us out on the web.

The entire book is available in its graphic form or for a quick find, use the text listing only area (by category and in alphabetical order)

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Childproofing Oklahoma Childproofers..................................................(405) 625-6670 website: oklahomachildproofers.com email: info@oklahomachildproofers.com 4430 NW 50th Street, Suite H, Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Contact: Sandi Tagtmeyer In-home safety evaluations, high quality safety products (gates, cabinet locks, toilet locks, outlet covers and more) and professional installation services.

See our COLOR ad on page 22!

Children’s Day Out/Mother’s Day Out Southern Hills Child Development Center....................(405) 340-0100 website: shcdc.net email: cdcoffice@southernhillschristian.org 3207 S. Boulevard St., Edmond, OK 73013 Contact: Carolyn Lamiell Mother’s Day Out Program.

See our COLOR ad on page 22!

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New Covenant Children’s Day Out UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

2700 South Boulevard

Fall Session Starts in September September–May Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 9:30–2:30 (12 months-5 yrs)

562-3225

Summer Session June–July Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30–2:30 (12 months-1st Grade) Continuous Open Enrollment

•Academic & Christian Curriculum •Birthday Chapel •Loving, safe, spiritual environment •Language, cognitive, social and physical development •Hands-on Learning Experiences •Gymboree Classes •Christian Music Program •Centers-Based Curriculum •Degreed & Certified Teachers •Pintsized Picassos Art Class

ncovenant.org • khaley@ncovenant.org

For ages three months through pre-kindergarten Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 am-2:30 pm Two Day & One Day Programs Available Tuition: $160/month Two Days, $80/month One Day, Enrollment Fee $30/yr Sibling Discount Rate WEE Curriculum by Lifeway Christian email: kdo@waterlooroad.org Spring Summer 2010 ♥ 9

Mother’s Day Out & Preschool

“Expanding Tomorrow’s Horizons by Enriching Lives Today” ★Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Sept-May ★Summer Session Tues. & Thurs. 9-1 ★10 months–Pre-K ★Multisensory Learning for Babies & Toddlers ★Hands on Learning for Preschoolers ★Academic & Christian Curriculum ★Degreed & Certified Teachers

★Low Teacher/Student Ratios ★Morning Assembly ★Music & Art ★Field Trips ★Readiness Skills ★Sibling Discount Rate

Santa Fe Presbyterian Church

website: santafedayschool.org e-mail: director@santafedayschool.org 1603 N. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond 844-1033

Counselors and Counseling Services Counseling & Consulting Offices of:

Paul G. Tobin, Ph.D., P.C. Ann E. Benjamin, M.Ed., Inc. also providing services:

Gracie Moyers, M.Ed., LPC Lisa L. Marotta, Ph.D.,Psychologist Phyllis Van Hemert, M.Ed., LPC Sherry Siler, M.Ed., LPC Clinton Lewis, Psy.D., Psychologist Nancy McReynolds, M.A., LADC (Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor)

Gloria So-Lloyd, Ph.D., LCSW, Psychologist

Family  Marriage  Individual Counseling Educational & Business Consultations Assessment Groups Seminars 3855 South Boulevard, Ste. 100

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Dance Dance Phase.......................................................................(405) 478-3464 website: www.dancephasestudio.com email: dancephase@yahoo.com 3601 S. Broadway, Suite 900, Edmond, OK 73013 Contact: Tiffany Warford Dance instruction for students of all ages.

See our COLOR ad on page 48!

Dance Unlimited Performing Arts Center......................(405) 844-9996 website: www.danceunlimitedpac.com • email: amyrr@cox.net 514 S Bryant Avenue Edmond, OK 73034 Contact: Amy Reed Learn to Dance, Sing and Act! Dance Unlimited/Spotlight Acting Academy See our COLOR ad on page 47!

Educational Consultants/Programs Edmond Learning Academy....................................... (405) 34-TUTOR email: scottyspires@yahoo.com website: edmondlearningacademy.com 610 S. Kelly, Suite M • Edmond OK 73003 Contact: Scott Spires Tutoring/Education See our COLOR ad on page 24!

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Entertainment A Spot for Tea ...................................................................(405) 720-2765 email: aspotfortea@msn.com website: www.aspotfortea.com 3812 N. MacArthur Blvd. Oklahoma City OK 73122 All-inclusive dress-up tea parties. We are also open for lunch Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

See our COLOR ad on page 21!

Parkhurst Farm and Ranch.............................................(405) 396-0909 email: parkhurstranch@yahoo.com website: www.parkhurstpumkinpatch.com 720 Henney Road Arcadia, Oklahoma Pumpkin patch and corn field maze opens in September.

See our COLOR ad on page 27!

Paint’N Station

Paint your own pottery studio

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Paint’N Station is a studio designed for artists of ALL ages. With 16 years of experience, we are #1 when it comes to a “Kid Friendly” atmosphere!

Birthday Parties Paint it...Take It Projects Field Trips (Church & School) Teen Parties Princess Parties Wedding Parties

Check for Seasonal Specials!

Paint’N Station offers the largest line of pottery in the OKC area. Paint it...Take it projects are great for our younger artist. Stop by TODAY!

7906 N. May • Oklahoma City • 405-842-7770 Spring Summer 2010 ♥ 13

Your Walk-In Arts and Crafts Studio leather crafts ceramics indoor playground birthday parties paint’n take crafts for teen and grown-ups too

575 Enterprise Drive Off Kelly, South of 15th in Edmond (405) 340-7584 (PLUG) www.unpluggits.com

free wi-fi parents’ night out and more

BIRTHDAY POOL PARTIES •indoor warm water pool •indoor lap pool •outdoor pool with gazebo (summer)

For any special occasion:

• Birthdays • School Celebrations • Team Parties • Family Functions

Call Today to Schedule Your Best Party Ever!

LIGHTHOUSE Sports, Fitness and Health

3333 W. Hefner Rd. 751-3344 www.okclighthouse.com

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The Place For Good Health LIVE LONG AND FEEL BETTER The Lighthouse is OKC’s most extensive facility to help you and your family maintain Good Health, Lose Weight and have a more Active, Longer Life. Come experience our many activities.

• Over 80 pieces of Cardiovascular Equipment with Cardio Theater

• Warm Water Pool

• Selectorized Weight Machines

• 12 Lane Lap Pool

• 14 Televisions

• 4 Group Exercise Studios • Free Weights

• Personal Training to Guarantee Results

• Youth/Adult Basketball Leagues

Special Services

• Nursery

• Prenatal/Post Partum Water Classes• Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi

• Water Babies with Parent

• Hi-Lo Cardio, Abs and Back

• Swim Lessons

• Water Athritis, Hydro-Tone

• Therapeutic Massage

• Personal Training

• Birthday Pool Parties

• Individual Fitness Assessment

• Lock Ins

• Meeting Facilties

• Kickboxing, Group Power, Spinning

3333 W. Hefner Rd. (NE corner at Lake Hefner Pkwy. and Hefner Rd.) 751-3344 Spring Summer 2010 ♥ 15

Guitar Programs

Guitar for Kids School of Rock A guitar education program for Electric and Acoustic guitar that offers the most innovative approach to playing guitar for all ages. eAges 6-Adult eDegreed & experienced instructor eDesigned for kids new to guitar and drum lessons eFun and learning in a low-pressure environment eBeginning drum lessons availablee

Located at the corner of Boulevard and Campbell St. 201 E. Campbell St., Suite 102, Edmond OK 73034

Gymnastics Oklahoma Gold Gymnastics............................................(405) 341-1175 Web: www.oklahomagoldgymnastics.com Edmond OK Parent and child classes, competitive gymnastic teams, dance & gym combo classes, karate & gym combos, birthday parties and much more.

See ad on back cover of this directory!

Metro Gymnastics.............................................................(405) 848-5308 Web: www.metrogymokc.com Email: metrogymokc@sbcglobal.net 7420 N. Broadway • Suite F • Oklahoma City OK 73116 Contact: Sarah Brawley or Carol Lee Gymnastics/Cheer See our COLOR ad on page 25!

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Kitchen Products

Martial Arts

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Medical Services First Choice Pediatrics.....................................................(405) 509-6777 Website: firstchoicepeds.com Email: LecreshaH@firstchoicepeds.com 523 S. Sante Fe Avenue, Suite B, Edmond, OK 73003 Contact: LeCresha Harris Pediatrics Office See our COLOR ad on page 28!

LONGEST ESTABLISHED HEARING CARE PROVIDER IN EDMOND

www.finehearingcare.com

• Free Initial Consultations • Hearing Aids • Repairs, Batteries • Diagnostic Testing Pediatrics to Seniors • Certified Audiologists

340-9191

2801 S. Bryant • Edmond, OK 73013 Come Home for Your Hearing Healthcare

Museums Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum..........................................800-259-KIDS Web Site: www.jasminemoran.com 1714 W. Wranger Blvd. Seminole, OK 74818-1828 Children’s Museum See our COLOR ad on page 23!

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BIG family fun on a small budget.

2401 Chautauqua Ave., Norman (405) 325-4712 www.snomnh.ou.edu

The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution.

Music Programs Ginger’s

N. OKC / Edmond

Begin your child’s Kindermusik journey today and open a whole world of new possibilities for your child, yourself, for life!

Check web for Fall/Winter Classes Demo Days Summer Camp (0-8 yrs)

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Parent Tot Classes Preschool Classes Developmental Gymnastics Classes for School Age/Homeschool Children Tumbling Classes Competitive Team Birthday Parties Private Lessons Play Group Outings Summer Camps

7420 N. Broadway Ext., Suite F OKC, OK 73116 metrogymokc@sbcglobal.net

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Parkhurst Farm & Ranch Camp

Parkhurst Pumpkin Patch & Corn Field Maze

June 2010 - Farm and Ranch Day Camp 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Monday-Friday

Opening September 9, 2010

Four weeks of fun! Enrollment starts in April Ages 6-12 and 4-5 years (if accompanied by an Adult)

• Hands on Experience • Plant and Harvest Vegetables • Tend Chickens and Gather Eggs • Horsemanship and Pony Rides • Small Class Sizes $175 per week per child. Family rates available.

Open Thursday-Saturday 10 am-dark, Sunday 1 pm-dark Moonlight Maze dark-10 pm Each Weekend in October Bring your flashlight!

Home-Grown Pumpkins Hay Wagon Rides • Hay Maze • Petting Zoo Hay Fort • Pony Rides Swing from a tree, roast a hot dog and make s’mores!

Located 8 miles east of I-35, go east on HWY 66 to Hiawassee Rd. Turn right 1 mile to Second St. Turn left and look for the Big Orange Pumpkin Sign.

396-0909 Details at www.parkhurstpumpkinpatch.com Busy Moms and Families sign up for our new monthly e-newsletter full of tips, information and a monthly calendar of Activities

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Orthodontists

Performing Arts Oklahoma Children’s Theatre.........................................(405) 606-7003 website: www.oklahomachildrenstheatre.org 2501 N. Blackwelder, Oklahoma City, OK 73106 Contact: Lyn Adams Theatre for young audiences, camps, classes and workshops 3-17 years!

See our COLOR ad on page 2!

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Pony Parties Special Occasions Dream Ponies.....(405) 822-0418 or (405) 820-9746 Website: specialoccasionsdreamponies.com 1432 W. Seward Rd., Guthrie, OK 73044 Pony parties See our COLOR ad on page 1 !

Preschools First United Methodist Church Preschool & Mother’s Day Out.........................................................(405) 341-1230 Website: www.fumcpreschoolmdo.com email: fumcpreschoolmdo@sbcglobal.net 305 E. Hurd; Mailing address: P.O. Box 390 Edmond, OK 73083 Director, Glennis Peterman Developmental and academic, age appropriate programming for children from 10 months through 5 years.

See ad on inside front cover for more information!

The Goddard School for Early Childhood Development.......................

(405) 348-4442 (Western) • (405) 330-1313 (Covell) Website: www.goddardschool.com 17440 N. Western Avenue • 6001 East Covell Road Warm, loving atmosphere for the healthy development of your child from six weeks to six years old.

See ad on inside back cover for more information!

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Private Schools

Westminster School...........................................................(405) 524-0631 Website: www.westminsterschool.org Email sptak@westminsterschool.org 600 NW 44 Street • Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Admission Director, Saundra Ptak Preschool and kindergarten, grades one through eight.

See the color ad on page 23!

Casady School...................................................................(405) 749-3185 Website: www.casady.org Email watersl@casady.org 9500 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Okla. City, OK 73120 Contact: Linda Waters Independent Episcopalian day school for students in grades Pre-K through 12.

See the color ad on page 28!

OKC Montessori...............................................................(405) 748-7242 Website: okcmontessori.com 2820 W. Britton Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Contact: Tammy Kephardt Private Montessori School

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Sports & Swimming

Swim Lessons For Safety and Piece of Mind Group & Private Lessons Ages 3 and Older Small Class Sizes Certified, Friendly Instructors

Lighthouse Sports, Fitness & Health

3333 West Hefner (NE Corner of Lake Hefner Parkway & Hefner Rd.)

405-751-3344

www.okclighthouse.com

Pacific Blue Swim Lessons Schedule Private Lessons for your child today!

Call 503-5522 or 751-3344 Trained instructors at several locations in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.

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Sports, Fitness & Health

3333 W. Hefner Rd (NE Corner of Lake Hefner Pkwy and Hefner Rd)

751-3344

ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES The Lighthouse provides constructive, supervised programs, year-round in our 2 indoor pools, summer outdoor pool, and 4-court gymnasium, for children and parents alike.

Ages 3 months to Teens Swim Lessons

Birthday Pool Parties

Kids Exercise Zone

Prenatal Classes

Water Babies – Parents & Over 3 Months

Basic Training - A fun, fitness program that builds confidence and self

esteem - great for kids and adults

BASKETBALL

Basketball Camps

Fundamental Basketball Instruction

Developmental Youth Leagues ages 4-18

SPORTS CITY U BASKETBALL ACADEMY SCU Basketball Academy teaches kids proper basketball skills so they can have fun playing the game. We have the BEST YOUTH LEAGUES in OKC. SCU will help your son/daughter excel!

816-HOOP (4667)

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www.sportscityhoops.com

Summer Camps Aerobikidz Summer Camp ..............................(405) 843-KIDZ (5439) Website: www.aerobikidz.com At the Lighthouse Fitness Center, 3333 West Hefner Road Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Contact: Robin Kite or Jan Wellman THE ONE STOP, FUN PACKED place to be! Check out our Summer camp – ages 3-12, arts and craft swimming, sports, gymnastics, music and dance and much more.

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Toy Store-Toys Your Own Private Toy Closet!

Now at our additional Edmond location with Cinnamon Bears – 102 S. Broadway

for ages birth to five years Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 to 5:30

And in Wilshire Village – Oklahoma City 7638 North Western 848-1415

learningtreeokc.com

for ages birth to fourteen Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 to 6 pm Open Thursdays till 7 pm

Come to our new location in Kickingbird Square!

Most of our toys have the lowest prices in town, so SAVE your money and come into Kiddoes where there’s Oodles of toys!

Alex, Ezy roller, Melissa and Doug, Playmobil, Plasma car, Games, Puzzles, Ugly Dolls, Building toys, Toddler toys, Webkinz, Groovy girls, Breyer Horses, Taggies, Exercise equipment, Tops, Jack in the boxes, stocking stuffers, large and Small stuffed animals, and much, much more! Check out our weekly sales!

10% OFF your purchase with this ad!

Toys for all ages from infant to 99 years old!

Kiddoes

Kickingbird Square 1309 East Danforth Edmond, OK 73034

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Ultrasound Studio

ULTRASOUND UNLIMITED SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR OVER 25 YEARS!

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Exam performed by a Registered Sonographer Complete check of your baby Report form to take to your doctor DVD and pictures on CD to e-mail to friends 2D sonograms also available

RECENTLY UPGRADED

4D TECHNOLOGY

PERSONAL • PROFESSIONAL • AFFORDABLE Ultrasound Unlimited, Inc. 2805 South Bryant Edmond, OK 73013 www.ultrasoundunlimited.com

Barbara Pennell BSRT, RDMS Owner

405.330.2225

Web Design

KOOL CATS Web Design Offering experience, quality and affordability!

Enhance your business profile! Call or email today to find out more about a new web site or a redesign of your old one. rprotus1@cox.net - 405.348.3009 • Shopping Cart with PayPal • Joomla Dynamic Web Setups Site Creations • Create Secure Login • Dynamic Menu Creation • Flash Logos • Java Script • Templates for Joomla • HTML Static Sites • Ebay - Selling on Contract • Database Creation • Backend Administration Webmaster for Edmond’s LibertyFest and DEBA. McSpadden Book Bindery, Guitar for Cool Kids and many more.

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We have it all.

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Family Place: 1-2-3 Play With Me Q Q Baby Lapsits Q Parachute Play Q Child Guidance Parent Talk Q Children Reading To Dogs Q Book Clubs

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SUPPORT GROUPS OK-PIRC (478-4078) is a statewide technical assistance and training center that supports schools by providing TA and Training on how to increase parental involvement and parent engagement. We also provide support to parents by empowering them to become active partners with schools to increase student achievement.

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS), 341-3602 Meets twice a month on Fridays at the First Presbyterian Church of Edmond. MOPS is a nondenominiational organization dedicated to meeting the needs of mothers of preschoolers.

Edmond Family Counseling, 341-3554 Individual and family counseling.

Equine Therapy Center, Inc. Prim Cockrell, 282-9997 Helping at risk youths develop a Biblical character b y u s i n g G o d ’s b e a u t i f u l c r e a t i o n , t h e h o r s e .

Mom’s Got Connections meets Tuesdays 9:30-11:00am at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in OKC. MGC is a Christian mom’s group emphasizing in fellowship and support for moms with young children (0-5yrs) and also provides social activities for both moms and their children. Call 751-0755 Citizens Caring for Children, 348-9034 Non-profit organization helping abused and neglected DHS foster youth from birth to age 21.

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CHADD of Central Oklahoma Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder support group. Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. at Deaconness Hospital. Call the information line at 722-1233 (ADD).

Edmond Mothers of Multiples, Meetings are the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 with a new members forum at 6:30, held at the Ambulatory Care Center at Edmond Hospital (subject to change.) www. edmondmoms.com or email info@edmondmoms.com Coffee Creek Riding Center, 340-8377 Free therapeutic riding program for special needs children.

MOMS Club of Edmond Meetings are held the first Friday of every month at the Santa Fe Presbyterian Church (1603 N. Sante Fe) at 10:00am, children are welcome. Story and craft time, cooking and walking activities, lunch bunch, Moms night out, weekly playgroups and more. Call 513-8702 The Kids’ Place, 844-5437 Offering free grief support groups for 4-year-olds through teens with concurrent adult group.

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) meeting at Choctaw Church of the Nazarene located at NE 10th and Harper in Choctaw, OK. 1st and 3rd Thursdays 9 am-11:30 am,, Sept-May & summer playdates.

Call 390-8403.

City/County Health Department, 425-4412 Child development, speech/language, hearing screenings and child counseling.

Various parenting workshops available, birth- age 12.

Doula Assoc. of Central Oklahoma (DACO) 455-1500 or www.dacoinc.org Labor support and Doula training.

Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma (DSACO) 330-5025 - a nonprofit organization providing resources for support and education to families of children with Down Syndrome. www. dsaco.org.

La Leche League strives to help mothers breastfeed through mother-to-mother support. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month, 10-11 am at St. Mary’s Episcopal church, 1st and University, Edmond.

Contact, Elizabeth, 359-0469, Michelle, 285-6935, or Melisa, 359-4960.

The Support Group listing area is provided FREE as a service by the Edmond/ Central Oklahoma Children’s Directory. To have your support group listed, contact edmondchildrensdirectory@hotmail.com or call (405) 348-3009.

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Text Only Listing by category (name, address, telephone, one line description) $85 for the first listing; $75 for additional listings We now accept credit card payments through PayPal. We can invoice you for payment via PayPal. *All payments must be received BEFORE the directory goes to press.

Ad placements receive SIX months distribution period at more than 100 sites in the OKC Metro area (including Edmond, Norman, Yukon, Seminole, etc.) for one LOW price. Not PER month, but one price for the entire period. Two books (7,000 quantity per issue) are published each year and are seasonal. Fall/Winter editions are distributed September through March. Spring/Summer editions are distributed March through September. PLUS, the entire directory in its graphical form and in a text form is available on the internet for world wide view.

All participants receive FREE placement in the Edmond-Central Oklahoma Children's Directory web site and free links to your web site!

Visit our web site at edmondchildrensdirectory.com Questions??? Call Sherry Protus at (405)348-3009 or Terri Folks at (405)340-6912, e-mail edmondchildrensdirectory@hotmail.com Spring Summer 2010 ♥ 43

Community Resources

Since 1910...we build more than campfires

* Open to boys and girls of all ages (pre-K through high school and adults)

* Opportunities for quality family interaction * Develop leadership, citizenship and decision-making * Learn outdoor skills and enjoy Camp Fire camps * Variety of programs and recognition awards Make a difference in the life of a child and become a Campfire Leader

Heart of Oklahoma Council

3309 East Hefner Road

Oklahoma City, OK 73131

Web Site: www.campfireUSA-OK.org

Phone: (405) 478-5646

Toll free: 1-877-478-5647

Fax: (405) 478-5654 Email: info@campfireusa-ok.org

Girl Scouts–Red Lands Council Serving Our Community Girl Scouts Helps Girls Build Courage, Confidence & Character to Reach Any Goal Through Programs, Activities, Outdoor Education & More For Girls Grades K-12

For more information about being a Girl Scout or Volunteer, call Girl Scouts–Red Lands Council at 528-3535 • www.redlandscouncil.org

Last Frontier Council Boy Scouts of America

Cub Scouts: Boy Scouts: Venturing:

1st-5th Grade Age 11-18 Coed Age 14-21

3031 N.W. 64th Street • Oklahoma City, OK 73116 405-840-1114

H.O.P.E. Center of Edmond 348-1340 • 1251 North Broadway Social service agency serving greater Edmond area.

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Quick Website Reference List Aerobikidz....................................................................................................................... www.aerobikidz.com Arctic Edge Ice Arena.................................................................................................... www.arctic-edge.com A Spot for Tea . .............................................................................................................. www.aspotfortea.com Camp Fire USA.....................................................................................................www.campfireUSA-OK.org Casady School......................................................................................................................... www.casady.org Cottonwood Creek Ranch....................................................................... www.cottonwoodcreekmorgans.com Dance Phase......................................................................................................... www.dancephasestudio.com Dance Unlimited Performing Arts...................................................................... www.danceunlimitedpac.com Edmond/Central Oklahoma Children’s Directory...................................www.edmondchildrensdirectory.com Edmond Chamber of Commerce............................................................................www.edmondchamber.com Edmond Convention & Visitors Bureau....................................................................... www.visitedmond.com Edmond Historical Society......................................................................................... www.edmondhistory.org Edmond Learning Academy..................................................................... www.edmondlearningacademy.com Fine Arts Institute ....................................................................................................www.edmondfinearts.com Fine Hearing Care ...................................................................................................www.finehearingcare.com First Choice Pediatrics.............................................................................................. www.firstchoicepeds.com First United Methodist Preschool/MDO........................................................... www.fumcpreschoolmdo.com Ginger’s Kindermusik...................................................................................... www.gingerskindermusik.com Girl Scouts.................................................................................................................www.redlandscouncil.org Goddard School.........................................................................................................www.goddardschool.com Guitar for Cool Kids..............................................................................................www.guitarforcoolkids.com Holy Trinity Christian School.............................................................................. www.holytrinityedmond.org Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum...........................................................................www.jasminemoran.com Kool Cats Web Design.......................................................................................www.koolcatswebdesign.com Kumon of Edmond................................................................................................................ www.kumon.com Learning Tree.......................................................................................................... www.learningtreeokc.com Lighthouse Sports, Fitness & Health..........................................................................www.okclighthouse.com Love My Sitter.............................................................................................................. www.lovemysittercom Metro Gymnastics...................................................................................................... www.metrogymokc.com National Cowboy Museum & Western Heritage Center.............................www.nationalcowboymuseum.org New Covenant Methodist Church..................................................................................... www.ncovenant.org OKC Montessori........................................................................................................www.okcmontessori.com Oklahoma Childproofers............................................................................. www.oklahomachildproofers.com Oklahoma Children’s Theatre....................................................................www.oklahomachildrenstheatre.org Oklahoma Gold Gymnastics................................................................... www.oklahomegoldgymnastics.com Oklahoma Parent Information and Resource Center................................................................www.okpirc.org Papa’s Party Train.....................................................................................................www.papaspartytrain.com Parkhurst Farm and Ranch Camp............................................................... www.parkhurstpumpkinpatch.com Poos Taekwondo......................................................................................................................www.poostkd.us Sante Fe Day School.............................................................................................. www.santafedayschool.org Sam Noble Museum of Natural History...........................................................................www.snomnh.ou.edu Southern Hills CDC................................................................................................................... www.shcdc.net Special Occasions Dream Ponies...................................................... www.specialoccasionsdreamponies.com Sports City Basketball Academy at Lighthouse...................................................... www.sportscityhoops.com Steffen, Michael/The Brace Place..................................................................... www.steffenorthodontics.com St. Mary’s Episcopal School......................................................................................... www.smesedmond.org TaylorMade Photography........................................................................... www.taylormadephotography.com The Pampered Chef.................................................................................www.pamperedchef.biz/joanbischoff Tobin and Benjamin/Counseling & Consulting Offices..................................................... www.ccoffices.com Ultrasound Unlimited....................................................................................... www.ultrasoundunlimited.com Unpluggits....................................................................................................................... www.unpluggits.com Veritas Classical Academy.......................................................................................... www.veritasnorman.org Waterloo Road Baptist Church Mother’s Day Out........................................................www.waterlooroad.org Westminister School............................................................................................ www.westministerschool.org

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Index of Advertisers Aerobikidz..............................26C, 37 Al’s Bicycles.................................. 35 Arctic Edge Ice Arena.................... 38 A Spot for Tea........................13, 21C Casady School........................28C, 33 Cottonwood Creek Ranch................ 5 Dance Phase...........................11, 48C Dance Unlimited PAC............11, 47C Edmond Historical Museum.......... 18 Edmond Learning Academy..11, 24C Fine Arts Institute............................. 6 Fine Hearing Care.......................... 18 First Choice Pediatrics...........18, 28C First United Methodist Pre-School & MDO................ 31, inside front cover Goddard School for Early Childhood Development.... 31, inside back cover Guitar for Cool Kids...................... 16 Holy Trinity Christian School........ 33 Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum................18, 23C Kickingbird Tennis Center............. 37 Kiddoes.......................................... 39 Kindermusic, Ginger’s................... 20 Kool Cats Web Design................... 40 Kumon Center................................ 12 Learning Tree................................. 39 Lighthouse Birthday Pool Parties.. 14 Lighthouse Parents Night Out.......... 7 Lighthouse Sports, Fitness, Health....................................... 15, 36 Lighthouse Swim Lessons............. 35 Love My Sitter................................. 7 Metro Gymnastics..................16, 25C National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum........................... 19 New Covenant Meth. Church CDO.9 OKC Montessori............................ 33 Oklahoma Childproofers..........8, 22C 46 ♥ Spring Summer 2010

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Oklahoma Children’s Theatre ....................................2C, 29 Oklahoma Gold Gymnastics..................16, back cover Oklahoma Parent Information & Resource Center............................. 12 Pacific Blue Swim Lessons............ 35 PaintN’ Station............................... 13 Paint Your Art Out...................6, 21C Papa's Party Train............................. 6 Parkhurst Farm and Ranch.....13, 27C Pathways Preschool....................... 32 Poos Taekwondo............................ 17 Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History............................... 20 Santa Fe Day School...................... 10 Special Occasions Party Ponies..............................1C,31 St. Mary’s Episcopal School.......... 34 Steffen Orthodontics/The Brace Place............................................... 29 Southern Hills CDC.................8, 22C TaylorMade Photography............... 30 The Pampered Chef........................ 17 Tobin & Benjamin Counseling...... 10 Ultrasound Unlimited..................... 40 Unpluggits Play Studio.................. 14 Veritas Classical Academy............. 34 Waterloo Road MDO....................... 8 Westminster School...............23C, 33 Other Participants: Boy Scouts .................................... 44 Camp Fire....................................... 44 Children's Medical Research Institute........................... 25 Edmond Chamber of Commerce... 41 Girl Scouts..................................... 44 HOPE Center................................. 44 Metropolitan Library System......... 41

Classes offered in creative combo, ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, hip hop, acting and voice.

Spotlight Acting June 4-5, Academy 2010 Dancing Unlimited will present “Enchanted” the movie in a fully danced production at Edmond Santa Fe High School New for next year: mommy tot classes for ages 2

will present the play Harvey, Aladdin, Pinocchio, and the musical Curtains in May Summer Show: Jungle Book

Summer programs will be available for enrollment in May for ages 8 through college. Also offering dance day camps available for ages 3-7.

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Tumbletown Preschool Gymnastics Girls Dance-Gym Combo Class Boys & Girls Kick-n-Gym Combo Class Kindergarten “Big Gym” Competitive or Recreational Birthday Parties & Camps

Now Enrolling!

341-1175 Edmond, OK 73013

www.oklahomagoldgymnastics.com