HOSPITALS + BIRTHING CENTERS + CLINICS

Birthing Centers

The Birthing Inn

Premiere freestanding birth center delivering new babies into warm, cozy and peaceful surroundings since 1999

Tacoma-based facility serving the Puget Sound area; 253-761-8939 thebirthinginn.com connect@thebirthinginn.com

Center for Birth

Accredited freestanding community birth center extending privileges to qualified midwives in Seattle to provide the most personalized experience possible South Lake Union; 206-407-3397 centerforbirth.com info@centerforbirth.com

Eastside Birth Center PS

Professional midwives providing comprehensive prenatal, delivery and postpartum support Bellevue; 425-746-5566 eastsidebirthcenter.com info@eastsidebirthcenter.com

Hospitals

+ Clinics

Country Doctor Community Health Center (CDCHC)

Nonprofit organization providing comprehensive care, combining outpatient and in-patient family practice primary care with community health care and preventive health education Seattle clinic sites; cdchc.org

EvergreenHealth Family Maternity Center

Full suite of maternity and fetal care practitioners and services, including a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Kirkland; 425-899-3501 evergreenhealth.com/family-maternity-center

HealthPoint

Complete, convenient care, including whole family medicine and dentistry, pediatrics, obstetrics, naturopathic medicine, WIC, pharmacy and more Multiple King County locations; 1-866-893-5717 healthpointchc.org

International Community Health Services (ICHS)

Providing high-quality health care to improve the wellness of King County’s diverse people and communities

Multiple Puget Sound locations; call center: 206-788-3700 ichs.com info@ichs.com

MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care

Neighborhood urgent care open 7 days a week

Multiple locations statewide, online care indigourgentcare.com

Overlake Medical Center — Childbirth Center

Maternity care in a warm, welcoming environment; birthing suites, specialized birth care services, state-of-the-art Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Bellevue; 425-688-5000 overlakehospital.org

Seattle Children’s ........................................... 39 Offering 60+ pediatric specialty clinics and services, including a Level IV NICU, emergency and urgent care

Serving Seattle and the Eastside; 206-987-2000 seattlechildrens.org

Seattle Children’s Bellevue Clinic and Surgery Center

Offering 30+ pediatric specialty clinics, including urgent care and outpatient surgery Bellevue; 425-454-4644 seattlechildrens.org/bellevue

Swedish Medical Center

Since 1910, Swedish has been the Seattle area’s hallmark for excellence in hospitals and health care, with its No. 1 priority: quality care and patient safety

Multiple campuses in Seattle and on the Eastside; 1-800-SWEDISH swedish.org

UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics

Network of community-based clinics offering a wide spectrum of primary care services, as well as secondary care, from pediatrics to geriatrics

Multiple Puget Sound locations; uwmedicine.org/locations

Valley Medical Center — The Birth Center & Level III NICU

Specially trained nursing staff, midwives and OB/ GYNs deliver compassionate, family-centered childbirth education, care and postpartum support Renton; 425-228-3440 valleymed.org/birth

Virginia Mason Neighborhood Clinics

Family medical care close to home or work at Virginia Mason’s network of neighborhood clinics, each linked electronically to the main Seattle campus

Bellevue (425-637-1855), Issaquah (425-557-8000), Kirkland (425-814-5100) virginiamason.org

Hope. Care. Cure.

These three simple words capture what we are here to do. That’s because at Seattle Children’s, compassionate care, breakthrough research and generous donors come together every day for children who need us. Consistently ranked one of the nation’s best children’s hospitals, Seattle Children’s brings world-class care, close to home.

Kids aren’t just part of what we do: They are our whole reason for being. With board-certified pediatric experts in nearly 60 subspecialties, we provide inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, surgical, rehabilitative, behavioral, emergency and outreach services — regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

Our pediatric experts understand how treatments today affect growing bodies in the future and are specially trained to meet the needs of children and teens. Whether we’re treating a preemie in our Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit or a high school football player in our Sports Gym, the entire team has experience caring for children of every age and developmental stage.

And because kids don’t always get sick during doctors’ office hours, we offer Urgent Care clinics in Bellevue, Seattle, Federal Way and Everett that are open evenings, weekends and holidays.

Samena Preschool — Where Swimming Is Part of the Curriculum!

Located in the heart of Bellevue’s Lake Hills neighborhood, the Samena Swim & Recreation Club has served the local community since 1958. With three pools, two tennis courts, a fitness center, before- and after-school care and a vibrant preschool, the Samena Club connects and enriches the community through wellness, education and fun.

Samena has offered a play-based preschool focused on swimming, socialization, creativity and play for over 50 years. Our emphasis on social and emotional learning supports our students’ exploration of emotional literacy, social interactions and problem-solving.

Come explore all that Samena has to offer. The character of the community is reflected in the diversity of Samena’s programming, which includes swim lessons, swim team, summer camps, fitness classes, before- and after-school care, special community events and a preschool where swimming is part of the curriculum.

Explore, play, and learn together!

Discover a fantastic place to play, learn, and gather in downtown Bellevue!

A world of exploration and play awaits at KidsQuest Children’s Museum. Exhibits and programming introduce children ages 0–10 to the joys of learning through hands-on experiences and STEAM concepts (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math). Visitors can climb, splash, build and pretend — indoors, and out — in more than 25 exhibits!

Discover how to keep your little one busy through play, songs, and games at our weekly Story Time. Build perseverance, practice problem-solving, and grow social skills through our specialized classes. Get your fingers moving and hands messy as we explore and create with clay, paint, and other art mediums every Saturday during our two, free weekend programs.

KidsQuest believes play is for everyone, so discounted tickets and scholarships are available to those in need.

Love of learning starts here!

KidsQuest features a 2.5-story climber, hands-on water exploration, a real semi-truck cab, an enclosed play space for ages 1–3, a mini-city train and boat table, dress-up, make-believe, classes, birthday parties, special events, and more!

Music Learning Supports All Learning

Did you know that babies form one million neural connections per second and that making music works more parts of the brain than any other activity?

Sunshine Music Together is the eight-time ParentMap Golden Teddy Award winner for Best Music Program in Seattle! Accolades aside, the curriculum at Sunshine Music Together is the real gem.

Parents are encouraged to sing, dance and act silly right alongside their child. Why? Because children learn to love making music directly from watching you participate with enjoyment! Sunshine Music Together helps you to relax, shed inhibitions and enjoy bonding musically with your child.

sunshinemusictogether.com • 206-281-1111 info@sunshinemusictogether.com

Learning + Play

The Children’s Museum of Skagit County

Where children learn through play and exploration in environments designed just for them Burlington; 360-757-8888 skagitchildrensmuseum.net info@skagitcm.org

Children’s Museum of Tacoma and Children’s Museum at JBLM

Imaginative playscapes, parties, preschool, camps, more Tacoma; 253-627-6031 greentrike.org

Hands On Children’s Museum

Stimulating curiosity, creativity and learning through fun, interactive exhibits and programs for children, families and school groups

Olympia; 360-956-0818 hocm.org info@hocm.org

Imagine Children’s Museum

Interactive exhibits and activities encourage children ages 1–12 and their families to role-play, experiment, splash, think, wander and create together Everett; 425-258-1006 imaginecm.org

Kids Discovery Museum (KiDiMu)

Sparking children’s curiosity through play and experiential learning; summer camps, virtual art room and activities

Bainbridge Island; 206-855-4650 kidimu.org

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Connecting children to their communities and beyond through 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

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

720-acre wildlife park with native Northwest animals, forest, tours and more Eatonville; 360-832-6117 nwtrek.org info@nwtrek.org

Pacific Science Center

New discoveries for all ages, every day; camps and programs for curious minds Seattle; 206-443-2844 pacificsciencecenter.org info@pacsci.org

Pierce County Library System

Discover the world of information and imagination

Multiple branch locations; 253-548-3300 piercecountylibrary.org

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Zoo, aquarium and botanical garden with more than 500 animal and plant species; camps and programs; conservation programs Tacoma; 253-404-3800 pdza.org comments@pdza.org

Samena Swim & Recreation Club ................. 40 Preschool, before- and after-school care, summer camp, swim lessons, fitness; serving Bellevue’s Lake Hills neighborhood community since 1958 Bellevue; 425-746-1160 samena.com info@samena.com

Seattle Aquarium

Premier resource for hands-on marine experiences and conservation education Puget Sound; 206-386-4300 seattleaquarium.org contactus@seattleaquarium.org

Seattle Children’s Museum

Fostering the joy of discovery through hands-on exhibits and daily programs designed for kids ages 0–10

Seattle; 206-441-1768 seattlechildrensmuseum.org info@seattlechildrensmuseum.org

PARENT EDUCATION + SUPPORT

Parenting Resources

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

Seattle Children’s PlayGarden

All-abilities park and playground

Seattle; 206-325-5576 childrensplaygarden.org info@childrensplaygarden.org

Seattle Public Library — Kids and Families

Free programs, events and services to support parents, caregivers and teachers in their work with kids; story times in multiple languages for babies, toddlers and preschoolers 27 locations in neighborhoods throughout Seattle; Central Library: 206-386-4636 spl.org

Sno-Isle Libraries

Community and literacy resources for families Marysville; 360-651-7000 sno-isle.org

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Award-winning early childhood music program for children ages birth to 5 years and the grown-ups who love them

Multiple Seattle-area locations; 206-281-1111 sunshinemusictogether.com info@sunshinemusictogether.com

Tacoma Public Library

Empowering its community by bringing people together to discover, connect, create, learn and thrive

10 branch locations; main branch: 253-280-2800 tacomalibrary.org

Woodland Park Zoo

Connecting kids to animals and nature Seattle; 206-548-2500 zoo.org zooinfo@zoo.org

The Heartful Parent Collective

Parent coaching services, parent education, public speaking and mission statement creation; coaching by phone or Zoom Redmond; 206-380-3100 theheartfulparent.com christy@theheartfulparent.com

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 continued on page 44

Parents and Children - Learning and Growing Together!

Would you like to join a supportive community of parents? Are you interested in learning practical parenting skills? Could your child benefit from more playtime with their peers? If so, we have the resource for your parenting journey: Bellevue College’s Parent Education Program!

We offer: Infant and Wobbler classes. • Parent-toddler classes with art, music, sensory exploration and large motor play. • Co-op preschools, art and science enrichment for kids ages 3–7.

“The infant class has been amazing! My baby gets to explore and participate in music time, and I get support, caring, empathy and education. I highly recommend it!” bellevuecollege.edu/parented parentedregistrar@bellevuecollege.edu continued from page 43

Parenting Resources

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

Sound Discipline

Positive Discipline workshops and events designed to help parents deepen an understanding of their children, bringing more peace and joy into the home

Greater Seattle area; 206-782-1595 sounddiscipline.org info@sounddiscipline.org

Sproutable

Supporting adults growing remarkable kids; source for research-based Positive Discipline tools for young children, birth–6 Online; sproutable.teachable.com

WithinReach

No-cost information referral and helpline connecting parents with the support and resources they need to encourage their child’s healthy growth Statewide; 1-800-322-2588 withinreachwa.org

Zero to Three

Training parents and professionals to support the connections that are critical to the early development, learning and well-being of babies and toddlers

Nationwide; 1-800-899-4301 zerotothree.org

‘Designing Motherhood: Things That Make and Break Our Births’

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Discovery Center hosts the Designing Motherhood exhibition, which explores the arc of human reproduction through the lens of art and design. The exhibition examines the evolution of rights and societal norms around contraception, pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences over the past 150 years, highlighting that birth — and the culture that surrounds it — impacts every living person. While being born is a universal human experience, the designs that shape it are not. “Designing Motherhood” invites you to consider why and how we have developed designs to facilitate reproductive health.

Featuring more than 200 objects, this exhibition brings together a unique collection of contemporary artists and designers whose work helps us ponder the political, economic and social implications of how we all relate to reproduction, juxtaposing photography with product design, maternal and newborn health innovations, maternity fashion and much more.

Arrive curious. Leave inspired.

Summer Hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Winter Hours: Thursday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Across from Seattle Center • Always free