NWA Kids Directory June 2024 - Baby Guide

READINESS Kindergarten

Do you have a child or grandchild starting school in the fall? Help them get ready for kindergarten with fun activities that build knowledge, behavior and skill levels.

Get week-by-week activities and reading suggestions for learning at home in our free Getting Ready for Kindergarten Calendar.

Partner with your quality child care provider to give your child or grandchild the opportunity to start kindergarten with confidence.

Visit our website to find star-rated quality early educators who help children prepare for kindergarten through age-appropriate and positive learning experiences.

Scan the code below to find the Getting Ready for Kindergarten Calendar and more.

Wild Creativity explores biomimicry concepts through hands-on, interactive design and engineering challenges inspired by our natural world.

¡Creatividad silvestre! explora conceptos de la biomimesis a través de desafíos prácticos e interactivos de diseño e ingeniería inspirados en nuestro mundo natural.

Summer Cooking Camps for Kids!

During these multi-day camps, your child will:

• Learn valuable cooking skills.

• Develop confidence in the kitchen.

• Stay active when it’s hot outside.

• Have FUN and make new friends!

• Enter Camp2024 for $10 off! Let’s Cook! Scan this code or call 479-401-2006

Washington Regional’s Women and Infants Center lets you live life knowing we’re here for you and your growing family. Named Arkansas’ only High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report, Washington Regional provides safe, compassionate care with Northwest Arkansas’ largest NICU, the area’s only Ronald McDonald House and two leading women’s health clinics. You can live life knowing Washington Regional’s Women and Infants Center is here for you.

JUNE 2024 DIRECTORY LISTINGS

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BENTONVILLE

PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 271-3192 www.bentonvillelibrary.org

BELLA VISTA

PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 855-1753

www.bvpl.org

FAYETTEVILLE

PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 856-7000 www.faylib.org

ROGERS PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 621-1152 www.rogerspubliclibrary.org

SPRINGDALE

PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 750-8180 www.springdalelibrary.org

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National Children's Day

Take today to honor the children in our lives by slowing down our fast-paced lives, turning off the tech, and refocusing on the important things. Taking one day may not be enough, but using it as an opportunity to redirect our family's lives may be an important step in a child's life.

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Did You Know?

AR Better Beginnings is a valuable resource tool for parents looking for information about child care in Arkansas or for details about what quality care looks like.Visit arbetterbeginnings.com.

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Dogwood Canyon

Nature Talk

Lampe, MO | 1pm - 1:30pm

Stop by our Nature Center classroom for a fun and engaging program! Topics rotate through a variety of nature identification themes to equip you for your canyon experience! This 20-30 minute program is included with park admission.

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Fayetteville Public LibraryStarr Foundation Children's Craft Room

Family Fun Drop-In: University of Arkansas School of Art Fayetteville | 2pm - 4pm

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Fayetteville Public LibraryCFI: Koenig Family Fabrication and Robotics Lab

Father's Day Mugs

Fayetteville | 5:30pm - 7:30pm Come down to the CFI to create a custom mug for Father's Day!

Springdale Public Library Family Board Game Club

In-Person

Springdale | 2pm - 4pm

A plethora of games will be set out in the children's library for families to enjoy. We will have everything from Jenga to Boggle, Connect 4 to Battleship, Chess to Checkers and much much more.

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Fayetteville Public LibraryStarr Foundation Children's Craft Room

Let's Go Exploring with the Amazeum (Ages 3–5)

Fayetteville | 1:30pm - 2:30pm Are you ready to embark on a journey? Join the fun workshop led by Amazeum!

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Fayetteville Public LibraryWalmart Story Time Room Baby Bookworms (Ages 0–24 months)

Fayetteville | 10am - 11am

Join youth services librarians for rhymes, songs, bounces and a book.

Look for the June issue of Kid's Directory this week!

Fayetteville Square

Fayetteville Public LibraryStarr Foundation Children's Craft Room

Creative Studio: Paper Airplanes

- Completed Grades K-4

Come enjoy an afternoon at the library!

Kids Day Market On the Downtown Fayetteville Square Fayetteville | 7am - 2pm

Featuring seasonal local produce, plants, flowers, locally grown meats, locally made cheese, fresh baked goods, artisan crafts and more!

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Springdale Public Library Little Lab Preschool Storytime (PK-K) In-Person Springdale | 1pm - 2pm This special STEM based storytime during Summer will include books with rhymes, music, STEAM activities, and much fun! For students in PS and K grade.

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Springdale Public Library

Toddler Time (Ages 2–3) Springdale | 10am - 11am

Toddler Time will incorporate books with movement, song, and fun props like tambourines, egg shakers, and scarves to make literacy engaging!

Bentonville Public LibraryChildren's Area

Preschool Storytime

Bentonville | 10:30am - 11am

Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver. 16 17 18

Fayetteville | 11am - 3pm Drop-in for paper airplane studio time.

Monthly Trivia Question

Do you know the beetle named after June? message on nwakidsdirectory.com.

Answer: June beetle, also known as a June bug. Fun Fact: A June bug, is an insect that lives in the US only between May and June and eats a variety of plants and bushes.

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Rogers Public Library Tail Waggin' Reads

Rogers | 5pm - 6:30pm

Come to the library and get cozy with Ella, a certified therapy dog, while you read her a story! Children will be able to take turns reading out loud to Ella in the Children’s Library.

Fayetteville Public LibraryWalmart Story Time Room Baby Bookworms (Ages 0–24 months)

Fayetteville | 10:00am - 11:00am Join youth services librarians for rhymes, songs, bounces and a book.

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Dogwood Canyon Nature Talk Lampe, MO | 1pm - 1:30pm Stop by our Nature Center classroom for a fun and engaging program! Topics rotate through a variety of nature identification themes to equip you for your canyon experience! This 20-30 minute program is included with park admission.

Fayetteville Public LibraryEvent Center

Super Saturday: Melvino the Clown

Fayetteville | 10am - 11am

Come see the antics of Melvino the Clown!

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Fayetteville Public LibraryWalmart Story Time Room Toddler Time (Ages 2–3) Fayetteville | 10:30am - 11am Sing, read and play every day! Join Youth Services Librarians for puppets, songs and books.

Fayetteville Public LibrarySchmieding Foundation Teen Project Room

Exploring Electrical Engineering (Completed Grades 5–12) *

Fayetteville | 1pm - 4pm

Learn about electrical engineering!

Dogwood Canyon

Critter Encounter

Lampe, MO | 10am - 11am

Stop by our Critter Encounters for an up-close meet and greet with a live animal as you learn a little about their biology and behavior. Possible critters include: snakes, salamanders, turtles, arachnids, and hissing cockroaches.

Fayetteville Public LibraryStarr Foundation Children's Craft Room

STEAM Studio: Paper Circuit Art (Completed Grades 2–4) * Fayetteville | 1pm - 2pm Create art and explore circuits!

Fayetteville Public LibraryWalmart Story Time Room Summer Family Movies: The Road to El Dorado (PG) Fayetteville | 2pm - 3:30pm

Join us for a free movie at the library!

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Fayetteville Public LibraryWalmart Story Time Room Fun Fridays: Bear Story Time (Ages 3-5) * - With Hobbs State Park Fayetteville | 11am - 11:45am

A bear-y special preschool story time.

Springdale Public Library Barnyard Buddies (Family) In-Person Springdale | 10:30am - 11:30am

Our friends from Barnyard Buddies are bringing farm animals to the library to pet and interact with.

Springdale Public LibraryChildren's Department Pups and Pages (Family) Springdale | 10am - 12pm

Children are welcome to bring a short book or choose from one of ours to read to a real, live therapy dog. It'll be a doggone good time, no bones about it! Registration is strongly suggested for this event.

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Fayetteville Public LibraryEvent Center

Wild For Wednesday: Institute of Jugglology

Fayetteville | 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Be amazed and entertained by Galen Harp!

Fayetteville Public LibraryWalmart Story Time Room Summer Family Movies: The Never Ending Story (PG) Fayetteville | 2pm - 3:30pm

Join us for a free movie at the library!

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Fayetteville Square

Fayetteville Farmers Market Fayetteville | 7am - 2pm

Featuring seasonal local produce, plants, flowers, locally grown meats, locally made cheese, fresh baked goods, artisan crafts and more!

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Springdale Public Library

Children's Auditorium

Baby Bouncers

Springdale | 9:30am - 10am Baby Bouncers for birth to 24 months will incorporate books, rhymes, songs, and fun props, like egg shakers, and scarves to make literacy engaging and tactile!

Dogwood Canyon

Critter Encounter

Lampe, MO | 10am - 11am

Stop by our Critter Encounters for an up-close meet and greet with a live animal as you learn a little about their biology and behavior. Possible critters include: snakes, salamanders, turtles, arachnids, and hissing cockroaches.

Fayetteville Public LibraryWalmart Story Time Room

Summer Family Movies: The Rescuers (G) Fayetteville | 2pm - 3:30pm

Join us for a free movie at the library!

Look for the July issue of Kid's Directory next week!

Play to learn

Experts tell us children learn best through play. Sand play helps children develop awareness of weight and measurements. As they work with its unique texture, they learn problem solving and gain a sense of accomplishment.

High quality early learning environments encourage learning through positive experiences. Children learn numbers and math concepts through stories, rhymes and games.

Click the orange banner on our website to find star-rated early educators who help children prepare for school with researchbased lessons and learning through play.

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EAT FREE

EVERY DAY

BOAR’S NEST BBQ | ROGERS

Kids ages 12 and under eat free every day, all day. One kid’s meal per adult meal purchase, drink included.

CATFISH HOLE | FAYETTEVILLE

Kids ages 4 & under eat free with adult purchase. Kid's meal is a one fish fillet or chicken fillet with fries and fixin's.

CICI’S PIZZA

FAYETTEVILLE & ROGERS

Every day, kids under 3 eat for $1.50 per adult entree purchase.

JJ’S GRILL | ALL LOCATIONS

EXCEPT FOR JJ’S ON THE LAKE

Kids 12 and under eat free all day. One kid’s meal per adult meal, drink included.

MONTE NE CHICKEN | MONTE NE

Kids under 5 eat free. Our famous Fried Chicken Meal is $6.95 for kids ages 4-8 and $9.95 for kids ages 9-12.

D I N I N G

Please keep in mind that some meals We recommend calling ahead if you

SUBWAY | ALL LOCATIONS

Take advantage of the Family Takeout Special and get a free footlong when you buy two footlongs. Available on website and mobile app.

WHOLE HOG CAFE

FAYETTEVILLE

After 5pm, mention kids eat free and get one free kids meal with purchase of adult entree and drink.

WRIGHTS BBQ | BENTONVILLE

JOHNSON | ROGERS

All small kids plates are $2 which includes a sandwich and a side. Big Kid meals are $4.50.

MONDAYS

BOAR'S NEST | ROGERS

Kids eat free all the time (one kids meal per adult entree).

LAS PALMAS ROGERS & BENTONVILLE

After 5pm, kids 12 and under get a free kids meal. One per adult purchase.

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G U I D E

meals may require purchase. have questions or concerns. Want

MARIACHI’S IN NWA MALL

Kids 12 and under eat free with each purchase of an adult meal. Includes kid drink. Available from 3pm - 9pm.

MCALISTER'S DELI

Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal, includes drink. From 4pm to close.

MOJITOS MODERN

MEXICAN GRILL

ROGERS & FAYETTEVILLE

Kids 12 and under eat free all day. One free kid’s meal with purchase of adult meal.

ON THE BORDER | ROGERS

Free sundae with kid’s meal purchase.

RON’S CHILI & HAMBURGERS

BENTONVILLE

After 3pm, kids 12 and under eat free. One per paid adult.

VILLAGE INN

FAYETTEVILLE & BENTONVILLE

Free kids meal with paid adult entrée.

WAGON WHEEL COUNTRY CAFE

SPRINGDALE

Kids eat free after 4pm, one per adult.

TUESDAYS

BEEF O’BRADY’S | BENTONVILLE

$2.99 Kids Meals.

BIG WHISKEY’S

BENTONVILLE & FAYETTEVILLE

From 5pm to 9pm, kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of adult entree.

DENNY’S

After 2pm, kids eat free with adult entree purchase.

GOLDEN CORRAL | ROGERS

All kids meals are $1.99.

LA HUERTA | FAYETTEVILLE & SILOAM SPRINGS

Taco Tuesday: $1 tacos all day.

LOAFIN JOE’S

FAYETTEVILLE & SPRINGDALE

After 4pm, kids 12 and under eat free. One per paid adult.

RON’S CHILI & HAMBURGERS

BENTONVILLE

After 3pm, kids 12 and under eat free. One per paid adult.

TORCHY’S TACOS

Kids eat free with purchase of adult entree.

VILLAGE INN | ALL LOCATIONS

Free kids meal with paid adult entrée.

WEDNESDAYS

NOODLES ITALIAN

Two kids meal per adult entree purchased.

PATRICK'S BURGERS

SPRINGDALE

Free kids meal with any adult purchase. Dine in only. 3 pm to close.

RON’S CHILI & HAMBURGERS

BENTONVILLE

After 3pm, kids 12 and under eat free. One per paid adult.

SASSY'S RED HOUSE BBQ

Get one free kids meal with each adult meal purchased.

SMASHBURGER - BENTONVILLE

Grab a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal (entrée, side, & drink). Kids 12 & under. Instore only.

WHOLE HOG | FAYETTEVILLE

After 5pm, mention kids eat free and get one kid’s meal with drink per paid adult meal.

THURSDAYS

DAIRY QUEEN | LOWELL

Half price kid meals for kids 12 and under. No adult purchase needed.

JOSE’S BAR AND GRILL

TONTITOWN

Kids eat free 11am to 4pm every Sunday. One free kid’s meal per adult entree purchase.

RON’S CHILI & HAMBURGERS

BENTONVILLE

After 3pm, kids 12 and under eat free. One per paid adult.

THAI BASIL | BENTONVILLE

Kids get a half price meal one per adult meal purchase after 4pm. Dine in only

ZAXBY’S | FAYETTEVILLE

Up to two kids meals for $1.99 from 5pm to 8pm with adult meal purchase.

SATURDAYS

DENNY’S

From 4pm to 10pm, kids eat free. One per paid adult.

NEWK’S EATERY | ROGERS, FAYETTEVILLE & SILOAM SPRINGS

Buy one adult entree and 32 oz. beverage, get one kid’s meal free. All day.

SUNDAYS

CATFISH HOLE

FAYETTEVILLE

Kids ages 4 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. Valid daily!

DICKEY’S BBQ

Free kid's meal with adult meal purchase. Dine-in only.

JOSE’S BAR AND GRILL TONTITOWN

Kids eat free 11am to 4pm every Sunday. One free kid’s meal per adult entree purchase. .

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL ROGERS

One kids meal for children under 12 years old with the purchase of an adult entree. Available all day from 11am to 9pm.

SLIM CHICKENS

ALL LOCATIONS

Kids eat for S1.99 with purchase on an adult entree.

THAI BASIL BENTONVILLE

Kids get a half price kid’s meal, one per adult meal purchase. After 5pm. Dine-in only.

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Mon-Sat: 10am to 8pm Sun: 12pm to 5pm

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ARKANSAS BLUE CROSS

516 E. Millsap Rd, Ste. 103, Fayetteville | (479) 527-2310

507 W. Monroe Ave., Ste. B, Lowell | (479) 527-2380 Arkansasbluecross.com

Founded in 1948, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, is the largest health insurer in Arkansas. For more than 70 years, Arkansas Blue Cross has been trusted by Arkansans for affordable, reliable insurance plans. Arkansas Blue Cross offers health and dental insurance policies for individuals and families who purchase their insurance directly as well as those whose insurance coverage is provided through their employer.

ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

2601 Gene George Blvd. Springdale, AR (479) 309-5391| www.archildrens.org

Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state solely dedicated to caring for children, which allows our organization to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. We are driven by four core values: safety, teamwork, compassion, and excellence. These values inform every decision and every action, from the aggressive pursuit of zero hospital infections to treating each family with dignity, kindness, and concern. These core values fundamentally guide our work at Arkansas Children’s.

COLLIER DRUG STORES

(888) 237-6261 www.collierdrug.com

Our pharmacists are dedicated to your well being and will provide you with the services you need to maintain good health. We offer a wide variety of services ranging from free delivery to immunizations and vaccines. With 10 locations throughout NWA, we’re always in your neighborhood. Have your prescription delivered fast & free!

COMPASSION HOUSE

6045 Elm Springs Rd, Springdale | (479) 419-9100

Compassionhouse.us

@CompassionHouseNWA

Compassion House has been serving pregnant teens and their babies for thirty years. Our primary purpose is to empower pregnant teens in crisis by providing housing, case management, education, and life skills to help each resident succeed and be a healthy contributor in the community.

CREEKSIDE CENTER FOR WOMEN

5330 Willow Creek Dr, Springdale (479) 582-9268 | creeksideobgyn.com

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) 521-6655

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.

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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.

NORTHWEST HEALTH

WILLOW CREEK WOMEN’S CLINIC

MyWillowCreekOBGYN.com

4301 Greathouse Springs Road, Ste. 100

Johnson | (479) 684-3000

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.

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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 OF NWA

1401 S 8th Street, Rogers 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 2023!

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.

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.

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.

POST PEDIATRIC THERAPIES OF CAVE SPRINGS AND ROGERS

www.posttherapies.com

516 E Lowell Ave, Cave Springs, AR 72718 | (479) 333-1013

1000 W Poplar St, Rogers, AR 72756 | (479) 631-7678

The mission of Post Pediatric Therapies is to serve and empower the families in Northwest Arkansas who have children in need of physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy. The therapy team works with families to promote an atmosphere of trust, exploration, and fun.

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.

SUNSHINE SCHOOL

3400 Woods Lane, Rogers 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.

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!

BLUE ZOO AQUARIUM ROGERS

2203 S Promenade Blvd Suite 4124 (479) 279-8230

BLUE ZOO AQUARIUM

Roger’s Interactive Aquarium where children of all ages learn through exploration and feel starfish, sting rays, birds and reptiles. Visit the Blue Zoo at rogers.bluezoo.us for show times, birthday parties, aquatic species, pirate shows and more.

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!

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!

2024 NWA BABY GUIDE SPONSOR

ONCE UPON A CHILD

onceuponachild.com/locations/nw-ar-coop

3041 N College Ave, Fayetteville

1400 SW Walton Blvd, Suite 24, Bentonville

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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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, MO.