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Libraries + Museums
KidsQuest Children’s Museum ....................... 41 Connecting children to their communities and the world through the power of play and exploration Bellevue; 425-637-8100 kidsquestmuseum.org info@kidsquestmuseum.org King County Library System Resources for new parents and babies at your library Multiple King County locations; 425-462-9600, 1-800-462-9600 kcls.org/newparents
Playspaces + Playgroups
Funtastic Playtorium Active indoor playground for kids ages 1–10 Bellevue (425-623-0034; factoria@funtasticplaytorium.com), Alderwood (425-412-2991; alderwood@funtasticplaytorium.com), Tacoma (253-304-2450) funtasticplaytorium.com
Kidz Bounce Large playspace furnished with indoor inflatable play structures; drop-in times for Eastside kids ages 2–10, plus parties and group events Preston; 425-222-5439 kidzbounce.com chalsea@kidzbounce.com Seattle Children’s PlayGarden All-abilities park and playground Seattle; 206-325-5576 childrensplaygarden.org info@childrensplaygarden.org WiggleWorks Kids Indoor play and party center for kids 48” and under Bellevue (425-641-2186), Puyallup (253-445-6551) wiggleworkskids.com
PARENT EDUCATION + SUPPORT Parenting Resources
Bellevue College Parent Education & Early Education Program ........................................... 46 Offering fun, informative educational classes for children ages 0–7 and their parents Greater Eastside; 206-214-8059 bellevuecollege.edu/parented parentedregistrar@bellevuecollege.edu Down Syndrome Community of Puget Sound Nonprofit organization serving and advocating for individuals with Down syndrome and their families Puget Sound area; 206-257-7191 dscpugetsound.org contact@dscpugetsound.org EvergreenHealth Parent-Baby Groups Our team of certified and passionate educators brings you the most up-to-date information and current best practices for your family Kirkland; 425-899-3000 evergreenhealth.com/parent-baby Lake Washington Institute of Technology Parent Education Program Providing parenting education for parents and caregivers along with classroom experiences for children ages 0–5 Kirkland, Bothell, Redmond, Woodinville lwtech.edu/academics/parent-education parent.ed@lwtech.edu 42
Parenting Counts Research-based resource site developed to support parents and caregivers in raising socially and emotionally healthy children Online resources; parentingcounts.org Parent Trust for Washington Children Respected source of education and support for parents, caregivers and the professional community; resources database, Great Starts™ parenting classes, professional trainings, developmental screenings, more Statewide; 206-233-0156; The Family Help Line: 1-800-932-HOPE (4673) parenttrust.org Priceless Parenting Online parenting classes with certificate of completion, parenting presentations, parent coaching, free charts for kids Online, coaching sessions by phone; 425-770-1629 pricelessparenting.com support@pricelessparenting.com
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