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LITERACY

Preparing your child for kindergarten is a primary goal of quality child care programs. Reading is fundamental. Early educators know what it takes to raise a reader: make reading fun and always allow children to play with books. Early educators read and talk to babies throughout the day. Toddlers enjoy books about children like themselves. They also love books about dogs, dolls and bulldozers. Sometimes books are bulldozers! Visit our website to find quality early educators that help your child prepare for higher learning with books and play.

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Toddlers 1- 2 Years What to Expect Soft vinyl and board books are great for toddlers. Books need to be tough for toddlers to explore and to play with. A toddler may appreciate a book by: • Putting it in his mouth, chewing and drooling on it • Pushing it across the floor • Sitting on it • Shaking or throwing it • Banging two books together • Patting the pages • Reading to toys • Choosing a favorite book • Insisting that someone read it now Toddlers who spend time with books will: • Point out objects in a book when asked

A time and a place for books? Always, everywhere! Your toddler can hold a book and turn the pages. Looking at pictures on her own is good stimulation for her brain. Let her play with books. She is more likely to enjoy reading later if she thinks of books as toys. A positive attitude about books will help when she starts school. Where can toddlers play with books? In the car or on the bus, rolling along in the stroller or grocery cart, in the high chair, on the floor or in the tub. When are books calming? At drop-off time at child care and quiet time before bed.

Books open minds. Visit the library. Bring home books about your toddler’s favorite things: trucks, dinosaurs, dolls, baby animals or machines. Use picture books to teach names, colors and numbers. Toddlers enjoy books about children. They like to know there are others “just like me.” Other children brush their teeth, take naps and go to the grocery store. Stories about children help toddlers connect the written word with real life.

Make reading fun! • Use different voices for characters. • Make sounds that go with pictures. • Ask questions. What is that? Who? Where? What color? Books are great conversation starters. You may have trouble understanding your toddler at first, but it is a start.

• Make sounds to match the pictures • Sometimes they ask you, “What’s that?”

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Wonders of Wildlife.................................2 Amazeum....................................................3 Better Beginnings......................................4 Arkansas Air/Military Museum...............5 Safe Kids Safety Tip...................................6 Elizabeth Richardson Center................ 12 Girl Scouts............................................... 19 LISA Academy......................................... 21 Safe Kids Safe Sleep............................... 27 Sunshine School...................................... 30 Ozark Catholic Academy..................... 32

ENTERTAINMENT

Wonders of Wildlife.................................2 Amazeum....................................................3 Arkansas Air/Military Museum...............5 Fayetteville Athletic Club.........................8 Schlotzsky's ............................................ 14 Dairy Queen........................................... 15 TCBY........................................................ 15 Girl Scouts............................................... 19 Walton Arts Center.............................. 20 Once Upon a Child............................... 22

HEALTH

HerHealth WRMC....................................6 Safe Kids Safety Tip...................................6 NWA Pediatrics........................................7 Tooth Squad...............................................9 Collier Drug Stores............................... 13 Ozark Pediatrics..................................... 13 Parkhill...................................................... 21 Safe Kids Safe Sleep............................... 27

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Rogers Public Library Full STEAM Ahead Rogers | 6:30pm - 8:30pm Join Shelby in the Community Room for experiments and crafts all about STEAM! Registration required. Best for ages 8-12.

Rogers Public Library Smart Starts Rogers | 10am - 11am Join Ms. Nina for fun activities that will help build the skills and knowledge your child will need to have a smart start to kindergarten!

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Benton County Fairgrounds & Expo Say I Do - Wedding Expo Bentonville | 11am - 4pm Back and better than ever, come join us to see all that the NWA Wedding community has to offer, as well as the latest wedding trends.

Bentonville Public Library Online Storytime Bentonville | 11am - 4pm Enjoy storytime from the comfort of your own home!

Bella Vista Public Library Family Storytime Bella Vista | 5:30pm - 6:30pm Family Storytime is for children ages 6-8 to gather for ageappropriate stories, crafts, and activities.

Fayetteville Public Library Baby Bookworms Fayetteville | 10am - 11am Join youth service librarians in the Walmart Story Time Room for rhymes, songs, bounces and a book.

Rogers Public Library Tween Book Club Rogers | 4pm Join Kristin every other Tuesday at 4:00pm on Zoom to discuss the book of the month! We will read a variety of books, including novels, poetry, graphic novels, nonfiction, and more! Ages 10-12. Registration required. Please include your email address during registration.

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Fayetteville Public Library Baby Bookworms Fayetteville | 10am - 11am Join youth service librarians in the Walmart Story Time Room for rhymes, songs, bounces and a book.

Fayetteville Public Library Homework Helpers (Grades 1-9) Fayetteville | 4pm - 6pm Come get tutoring help from a National Honor Society student from Fayetteville High School.

Amazeum Math Moves! Bentonville | 1pm - 5pm Math Moves! takes ratio and proportion to scale as guests use their bodies, gestures, and words to playfully explore interactive experiences. Reserve tickets at amazeum.org

Amazeum Partners in Play Bentonville | 10am - 12pm Designed for children 6 and younger and their adult caregiver, Partners in Play Programs introduce children to science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) by activating their natural curiosity.

Arkansas Air & Military Museum We are open for Tours Fayetteville | 11am - 4pm Book a tour with us to explore numerous displays of original artifacts and aviation memorabilia! Call us for more information: 479-521-4947

Victory Theater Rogers Short Film Festival Rogers The Arkansas Public Theatre and StudioChunky announced the return the Rogers Short Film Festival, March 4-6 at the Victory Theater in historic downtown Rogers. For more info: .arkansaspublictheatre.org/rogersshort-film-fest

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This month in History…February is Black History Month February 2, 1876 - Major league baseball is started February 11, 1752 - First hospital in the US opens in Pennsylvania February 14, 1876 - Alexander Graham Bell invents the telephone February 18, 1930 - Pluto is discovered February 27, 1827 - The first Mardi Gras is celebrated in New Orleans, Louisiana

Amazeum Priceless Night at the Amazeum Bentonville | 6pm - 8pm Pay-as-you-wish! College 101: FASFA (Spanish) Springdale Public Library Springdale | 6pm - 7pm A virtual event for those interested in applying for the FASFA (grades 11+). Registration required.

Washington Regional Birth Basics Fayetteville | 6pm - 9pm Condensed class is an overview of the stages of labor, medical interventions, options in pain management, positive positioning, comfort measures and the role of the support person. Good refresher for second-time moms or for those wanting “just the basics”! $25/Couple

Siloam Springs Regional Hospital Breastfeeding Support Group Siloam Springs | 11:30am - 1pm Are you breastfeeding, or pregnant & planning to breastfeed, and want to experience the community and support of other breastfeeding moms? If so, this group is for you!

Pat Walker Health Center Baby Basics and Breastfeeding Fayetteville | 9:30am - 3pm A must for new families. Couples, be ready to learn all there is to know about breastfeeding. We will cover the vital first hours after birth through baby’s first year as well as safe sleep, baby wearing, comforting techniques, bathing, cord care, immunizations, and more. $50/ Couple

Willow Creek Women's Hospital Virtual Baby Boot Camp & Infant Safety Johnson | 6pm - 8:30pm This class will provide you with basic baby care knowledge and basic infant safety.

Rogers Public Library Babies & Bubbles Rogers | 10am - 11am Join Ms. Nina for songs, stories, fingerplays, bubbles and more! Best for ages 0-2, but siblings and families are always welcome! Registration required.

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Pat Walker Health Center Childbirth Marathon Fayetteville | 9:30am - 5pm Couples, learn about the last few weeks of pregnancy, the labor process, relaxation and breathing, medical interventions, options in pain management, the epidural, cesarean sections, the role of the support person and your time in the hospital. One registration per couple, $50/ Couple

Amazeum Priceless Night at the Amazeum Bentonville | 6pm - 8pm Pay-as-you-wish!

Amazeum Baby Bookworms Bentonville | 10am - 11am A drop-off program that explores concepts of STEAM through creative, hands-on explorations. Pre-registration & payment are required

Amazeum Priceless Night at the Amazeum Bentonville | 6pm - 8pm Pay-as-you-wish!

Fayetteville Public Library Music Appreciation Fayetteville | 6pm - 7:30pm Join visiting Artist Matt Magerkurth in the Community Room.

Fayetteville Public Library Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Fayetteville | 9:30am – 3:00pm Fayetteville Public Library has partnered with CARE Community Center as a venue for free tax preparation on Fridays and Saturdays during tax filing season.

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Rogers Convention Center NWA Comic Con Rogers | 10am NWA Comic Con is a two-day event being held at the Rogers Convention Center and will bring together a diverse list of guests, vendors, artists, and fan groups, in an affordable, family-friendly environment.

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intensive speech, physical, and occupational therapy - low teacher-to-child ratio adaptive play - individualized treatment plans The Elizabeth Richardson Center (ERC) has been at the forefront when it comes to care and education for children with developmental delays or disabilities. With three child development centers across Northwest Arkansas, all equipped with therapy rooms as well as certified teachers that create an individualized treatment plan, ERC is helping build a better future for every child that comes to us. Let us help you find a place for your child to grow. We accept children with developmental delays from 6 weeks Elizabeth Richardson Center to six years or until they attend Kindergarten. A free screening is performed to determine if your child would benefit from services. Please call for more information.

CONTACT ANY OF OUR CDC LOCATIONS Fayetteville (479) 443-4420 Huntsville (479) 738-1751 Siloam Springs (479) 373-6488

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Boar’s Nest BBQ Rogers location. One free kids meal per adult entrée, ages 12 and under. Grubs Fayetteville & Rogers. Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of a child’s drink. JJ’s Grill All locations except for JJ’s on the Lake. Kids 12 and under eat free from kid’s menu. One per adult. Thai Basil Bentonville. Kids 10 and under eat free after 5 pm and all weekend long. One per adult meal. The Catfish Hole Fayetteville, all day. Kids age 4 & under eat FREE with adult purchase! Whole Hog Cafe Fayetteville & Bentonville 1 kids meal per adult meal purchase, drink included. Daily after 4 pm. Ages 12 and under.

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Angus Jack’s Springdale & Bentonville. Kids eat free from 4 pm to close with adult combo purchase. Bliss Cupcake Fayetteville & Rogers. Children 10 and under receive one free mini, pretzel rod, or frosting shot with the purchase of regular size cupcake. Colton’s Steakhouse: Rogers. One free kid’s meal with adult entree purchase! Flying Burrito Fayetteville, Springdale, & Bentonville locations. Kids 12 and under eat free all day, includes kids drink. Two per adult meal. *Drive thru only. Las Palmas Tontitown, Bentonville & Rogers, 5 pm to 9 pm, 12 and under. One kid’s meal per $6.50 adult meal, includes drink. Mojitos Rogers and Fayetteville, all day, kids 12 and under. 1 kid’s meal per adult meal, includes drink.

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McAlisters Fayetteville & Bentonville. Kids 12 and under eat free after 4 pm, one per adult purchase. Rib Crib Springdale, 4 pm - 9 pm. Two kids’ meals per paid adult meal, includes drink and dessert. Village Inn Fayetteville & Bentonville. Free kids meal with paid adult entrée. Wagon Wheel Country Cafe Springdale. Kids eat free, one per adult.

TUESDAYS

AQ Chicken Springdale after 4 pm. Kids 12 and under eat free, two per paid adult. Dine-in only, drink not included. Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bentonville. One free kid’s meal with adult meal purchase! Big Whiskey’s Bentonville and Fayetteville from 5pm to 9 pm. Kids 12 and under eat free with adult meal purchase! Dine in only. Firehouse Subs MLK location, all day, 1 free kids meal with purchase of adult meal.

Flying Burrito See Monday listing for details. Loafin Joe’s Fayetteville & Springdale. After 4 pm kids 12 and under eat free. Dine-in only. One per paid adult. Neighbor’s Mill Bakery & Cafe Rogers, 7 am to 8 pm. Get one free child’s meal for every adult meal purchased (cafe menu only, not valid for bakery items). MidiCi Pizza Company Rogers. 5 pm - 8 pm. Includes free kids Margherita Pizza (Cheese Pizza) and drink with the purchase of each adult entree. Village Inn See Monday listing for details.

WEDNESDAYS

Flying Burrito See Monday listing for details. Firehouse Subs Rogers and Bentonville locations, 4 pm to close, with adult combo meal purchase (mention at counter). JJ’s Grill Fayetteville and Rogers, all day. One kid’s meal with each purchase of adult meal.

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K I D' S E AT F R E E D I N I N G Noodles Italian Fayetteville. Kids 12 and under eat free from 4 pm to 10 pm. Drink is included, two kids meals per adult meal. Ron’s Chili & Hamburgers After 3 pm kids 12 and under eat free, one per paid adult. JJ’s Grill Fayetteville & Rogers. 1 kid’s meal with each purchase of adult meal. Whole Hog Cafe Fayetteville and Bentonville, all day. One kid’s meal per paid adult meal, includes drink. *You must specifically mention the kid’s eat free offer in Fayetteville to receive the deal.

THURSDAYS

AQ Chicken Springdale after 4 pm kids 12 and under eat free, two per paid adult. Dine-in only, drink not included. Dairy Queen Lowell, 1/2 price kids’ meals on Thursdays (no adult purchase necessary). JJ’s Grill Fayetteville & Rogers. Get one free kid’s meal with each purchase of adult meal. Jose’s Tontitown. Kids eat Free from 11 am - 10 pm. One per paid adult. Mariachi’s in NWA Mall

Kids 11 and under eat free from 5 pm - close, one per paid adult. Ron’s Chili & Hamburgers After 3 pm kids 12 and under eat free, one per paid adult.

SATURDAYS

Firehouse Subs MLK location kids eat free with purchase of adult meal; location off Joyce Ave, kids eat for $0.99 with adult meal. King Burrito Fayetteville, Springdale, & Bentonville only. One child age 12 and under eats free per every $8 spent. Newk’s Eatery Rogers,Fayetteville and Siloam Springs. Buy one adult entree and 32 oz. beverage, get one kid’s meal free. All day.

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Golden Corral Rogers and Fayetteville, Children 3 and under eat free from the buffet with the purchase of an adult meal.

Qdoba Mexican Grill Fayetteville, Kids meals $1.50 on Saturday and Sunday.

Dickey’s BBQ Up to 2 free kids meal for ages 12 and under, per paid $10 adult meal.

Jose’s See Thursday for details. King Burrito Fayetteville, Springdale, & Bentonville only. One child age 12 and under eats free per every $8 spent.

Sassy’s Red House Kids 12 and under - one kid meal for .99 cents with each adult meal purchased (Regularly $3.99).

Zaxby’s All locations, Thursdays from 3 pm - 8 pm. Buy an adult meal and get a kid’s meal for 99 cents (up to 2). On Tuesdays, 99 cent nibblers are available from 3 pm - 10 pm.

Moe’s Southwest Grill Rogers, all day, 11 am to 9 pm. One free kids meal with purchase of adult entree. Discount good at restaurant or online at moes.com. Slim Chickens Kids 10 and under. One free kids meal with purchase of adult meal. Booth Sales Open February 18

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Tuition-Free Public Charter Schools. 95% College Acceptance! As Arkansas’s 2nd-largest charter school system, LISA Academy has been leading the way since 2004. Our STEM curriculum focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math. We have a new Rogers-Bentonville campus coming in 2022. Our renovated Springdale campus provides smaller classes and more personal attention. And our statewide Hybrid School offers the best of all worlds, with a mix of online learning and on-site academic opportunities. Learn more and apply now at lisaacademy.org.

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At Creekside Center for Women, we provide comprehensive, patient-focused and knowledge-driven women’s health care to women of all ages in a convenient and caring atmosphere. Our providers and staff are dedicated to caring for you with respect, dignity and privacy.

LOVING CHOICES PREGNANCY CENTERS OF NWA www.lovingchoices.org Rogers Office: 479-631-6677 Fayetteville Office: 479-521-6677

Loving Choices is a faith-based, pregnancy resource center that offers a variety of services at no cost to teenage girls and adult women who find themselves in unplanned pregnancies, including STD testing, pregnancy tests, limited obstetrical ultrasounds, short-term crisis counseling, long-term peer mentoring, parenting education, infant supplies, community health referrals for prenatal care and referrals for adoption services.

MERCY

www.mercy.net 2710 Rife Medical Lane | Rogers, AR 72732 Mercy’s leading OB/GYN physicians provide personalized care for you and your baby, including regular screenings and checkups to give you peace of mind as your family grows. We’ll answer your questions, address your concerns and connect you to other Mercy resources to help you and your family prepare.Visit www.mercy.net/newbaby for your complete Newborn Care Guide.

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS PEDIATRICS www.mana.md | 479-442-7322 Acute Care: 3380 N. Futrall Drive, St. 1, Fayetteville Wellness Clinic: 3383 N. Mana Ct. St. 101, Fayetteville Lowell Clinic: 117 S. Dixieland Rd. St. C, Lowell

Northwest Arkansas Pediatrics offers expert, compassionate care to the children and adolescents of Northwest Arkansas. No physician has more training in the care of children and adolescents than a pediatrician. Our board-certified pediatricians want to partner with you to encourage a good start in life and a healthy lifestyle for your child. Access to newborn care, our wellness clinic, and our acute care clinic is just a phone call away. 24 • Please say you saw it in Kid’s Directory • Advertise with us: 479.267.5900

NORTHWEST HEALTH WILLOW CREEK WOMEN’S CLINIC MyWillowCreekOBGYN.com 4301 Greathouse Springs Road, Ste. 100 Johnson | 479-974-5172

NORTHWEST HEALTH

At Willow Creek Women’s Clinic, we’re committed to seeing you faster. If you have an urgent need, we’ll fit you in as soon as possible. Call us for health care that’s personal and prompt.

OZARK PEDIATRICS

ozarkpediatrics.com 5507 W Walsh Ln #101, Rogers 479-282-3990 At Ozark Pediatrics, we treat every child as an individual. Our dedicated staff works together, along with the patient and the parent, to maintain optimal physical, emotional and mental health. Thank you for giving the staff at Ozark Pediatrics your trust in caring for your healthcare needs. Our family looks forward to being your resource for a happy and healthy life.

PARKHILL, THE CLINIC FOR WOMEN Parkhillclinic.com | 479-521-4433 3215 N Northhills Blvd #3, Fayetteville 901 SE Plaza Suite 1, Bentonville

Parkhill Clinic for Women has been providing total health care for women for over 50 years. It is our belief that comprehensive care for women should include obstetrics and gynecology along with primary care, nutritional support, counseling and aesthetics. We treat you like family and happily provide a variety of services that will meet your needs at every age.

SAFE KIDS NORTHWEST ARKANSAS 2710 Rife Medical Lane, Rogers safekids.org/coalition/safe-kids-northwest-arkansas 479-338-4135

Safe Kids Northwest Arkansas is led by Mercy Northwest Arkansas, which provides dedicated and caring staff, operation support and other resources to assist in achieving our common goal: keeping your kids safe. Based on the needs of the community, this coalition implements evidence-based programs, such as car-seat checkups, safety workshops and sports clinics, that help parents and caregivers prevent childhood injuries. See our article on page 27.

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TOOTH SQUAD PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY toothsquadpd.com 880 E Centerton Blvd, Centerton 479-326-7551

Our mission is to cultivate a generation of children who are motivated to take pride in their oral health and are fearless about managing it. We aim to extinguish dental anxiety. We introduce a positive experience catered to each child’s developmental stage. This is reinforced by building a dynamic bond between our team, our patients, and their families!

WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HER HEALTH CLINIC 3215 N Northhills Blvd Suite B, Fayetteville | 479-463-5500 wregional.com/womens-health/herhealth

Washington Regional is committed to providing high-quality, safe and effective care throughout the communities we serve. Washington Regional is the only not-for-profit, community-owned and locally governed healthcare system in Northwest Arkansas.

ARKANSAS BETTER BEGINNINGS Arbetterbeginnings.com 800-445-3316

Better Beginnings, a program of the Arkansas Department of Human Services, connects Arkansas families with information and care that helps their children experience a safe, happy, healthy childhood. Better Beginnings is designed to improve the level of quality in childcare and early childhood education programs across the state.

CHILDCARE AWARE

614 E. Emma Avenue Suite 135, Springdale Nwachildcare.org | 479-751-3463 Child Care Aware of NWA is a nonprofit that helps families connect with early care programs, conducts parenting classes, and offers professional development training. Our service area covers 17 counties. In the past year, we provided classes for over 6,000 parents and educators. We look forward to serving you in 2022!

ELIZABETH RICHARDSON CENTER 3917 S Old Missouri Rd, Springdale 479-872-1800 | ercinc.org

The Early Intervention Program serves children from birth to age three. Therapies are provided by a certified teacher and developmental specialist to help each child reach their developmental milestones and to help parents participate in the development of their child. 26 • Please say you saw it in Kid’s Directory • Advertise with us: 479.267.5900

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Keep baby’s sleep area comfortable (61-67°), and do not over-dress.

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FAYETTEVILLE ATHLETIC CLUB fayac.com/fun-factory/ | 479-587-0500 + 7 2920 E Zion Rd, Fayetteville

Kids Fit Fun FACtory is a 16,000 square foot child care & fitness facility within Fayetteville Athletic Club that is exclusive to members with children from ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Our ever-changing daily activities keep things fun, fresh, and exciting for your child, so you can be sure that when you pick them up at the end of the day, they’ll be happy, sweaty, tired, and ready to do it all over again! When you come to Fayetteville Athletic Club to work out or unwind, just drop your child off at our unique child care facility, and our staff will take care of the rest.

HAPPY HEARTS AND HANDS CHILDCARE

happyheartsandhands.com | 479-324-2779 2703 N 13th St, Rogers Happy Hearts and Hands is a childcare, preschool, and pre-k learning center in Rogers, Arkansas for infants to 5-year-olds. With individualized attention, a nurturing environment and extracurricular activities, we provide everything your child needs to excel in their earlychildhood education.

LITTLE EINSTEIN MONTESSORI le-ms.com | 479-696-8909 1110 SE Evergreen St, Bentonville

Little Einstein Montessori School

Little Einstein Montessori School of Bentonville is dedicated to providing academic excellence in early child schooling using Montessori principles, state, national, and international educational standards. Our curriculum is focused on developing within each child: language skills, math, science, the arts, physical education, social and emotional development, and life skills. The main objective of LEMS is to provide a foundation for lifelong exploring and learning.

THE NEW SCHOOL

thenewschool.org | 479-521-7037 2514 N New School Pl, Fayetteville The New School Early Childhood Programs are dedicated to building a strong developmental foundation and a lifelong passion for learning in our children. We believe that every part of a child’s day is a learning opportunity. Our innovative and caring preschool teachers engage children in rich language arts, math, science, visual arts, music, movement, and play experiences facilitated in carefully planned classroom learning centers and studio time. Our beautiful, secure campus includes a toddler playground, two preschool playgrounds, two outdoor classrooms, nature walks, and gardens.

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SUNSHINE SCHOOL Nwasunshineschool.org 479-636-3190

We offer speech language, occupational, physical and behavioral and mental health therapeutic services. We provide high-quality early childhood education for children 12 months through 5 years of age, both children who qualify for special education and those who are “typically” developing. Sunshine School acts as a high-quality provider in the ABC program and has earned a level 3 certification as an Arkansas Better Beginnings facility. See our article on page 30.

AMAZEUM

Amazeum.org | 479-696-9280 1009 Museum Way, Bentonville The Amazeum features approximately 50,000 square feet of exhibit and learning spaces inside the museum to bring learning to life and enhance family involvement, while evoking a sense of curiosity and discovery through hands-on activities. Interactive exhibits engage visitors with the land, industries and people who built the Arkansas culture.

BEAR HOLLOW KIDS

bearhollowkids.com | 479-650-8780 709 SW A St Suite 5, Bentonville Bear Hollow Kids is a boutique with on-trend items for babies and toddlers including clothing, accessories, and decor. They can make gift boxes and are perfect for parents to be!

HELLO BABY

Hellobabyultrasoundstudio.com | 479-438-0728 3810 North Front Street, Fayetteville We offer early OB ultrasounds, early gender reveals, 2D, 3D/4D, & Fetal Realistic view Ultrasounds! We use a state of the art ultrasound machine that gives us the ability to do Fetal Realistic Ultrasounds, which is the NEWEST technology in ultrasound that gives extremely detailed images of baby. We also love to do early gender reveal ultrasounds and help you find out what baby will be!

KINDNESS & JOY TOYS

Kindnessandjoytoys.com | 479-387-0565 2852 N College Ave, Fayetteville A boutique offering a premier selection of toys & gifts for babies, children, tweens and all those young at heart. They offer a Christmas Club membership, Christmas list, birthday buckets and birthday valet to help you find a unique, age appropriate gift and save you time! Please say you saw it in Kid’s Directory • Advertise with us: 479.267.5900 • 29

A child’s early years lay the foundation for all that is to come. Research has found that the human brain develops the vast majority of its neurons, and is at its most receptive to learning, between birth and three years of age. Contact us to find out more about how we can serve you and your child.

What is Early Intervention? Early intervention services promote a child’s ageappropriate growth and development from birth to 3 years of age. Early intervention supports families during these critical years of their child’s life. Every dollar spent in early stages saves seven dollars in terms of future education and services. Developmental delays, learning disorders, and behavioral and socialemotional problems are estimated to affect 1 in every 6 children. Only 20% to 30% of these children are identified as needing help before school begins.

3400 Woods Lane Rogers, AR 72756 479.636.3190 nwaSunshineSchool.org/ACT 30 • Please say you saw it in Kid’s Directory • Advertise with us: 479.267.5900

LET’S IMAGINE

Letsimagineplayground.com | 479-364-0143 1100 SE 14th St, Bentonville NWA is home to many exciting recreational and entertainment opportunities for kids; however, many of these enjoyable options are geared for older children. Let’s Imagine is specifically designed to cultivate the rapidly developing mind of babies, toddlers, and young children through purposeful play and engaging activities. Join us today to let your little one’s curiosity run wild!

2022 NWA BABY GUIDE SPONSOR ONCE UPON A CHILD

onceuponachild.com/locations/nw-ar-coop 3041 N College Ave, Fayetteville 4404 W Walnut Suite 10, Rogers

With convenient locations in both Fayetteville and Rogers they have an incredible selection of gently used kid’s merchandise up to 70% off of regular retail prices. They buy and sell gently used items for children, including clothes, shoes and toys!

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shopthebabeco.com | 479-713-9920 3140 N Market Ave, Fayetteville Owned by single mom Jamie, she says “the first time I put a bow on my little babes head, I was instantly hooked.” Since then I have been creating bows & fun girly things for the babe in my life. I strive to create high quality items that will last throughout the years of girlhood and share them with mama's all over the world in hope that you love that magical feeling just as much as I do. Shop online or in store for apparel, bows, monogram & embroidery, books, balloons and more!

WONDERS OF WILDLIFE

500 W Sunshine St, Springfield, MO wondersofwildlife.org | 888-222-6060 Pass on your love for the great outdoors, wildlife and conservation through education programs designed to excite and ignite young minds. Never has a trip around the world been so easy and rewarding. Plan your visit, get your tickets, and get ready to share in the wonder. Located next to Bass Pro Shops National Headquarters in Springfield,

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NWA Kids Directory February 2022

Articles inside

Better Beginnings

Tooth Squad

NWA Pediatrics

Sunshine School

Elizabeth Richardson Center