SPRING SUMMER 2008

The Edmond/Central Oklahoma Children's Directory is published every six months. The following businesses and services are in the current  Spring/Summer directory.

Listing by Business Category (as featured in the print version of the Edmond/Central Oklahoma Children's Directory)

ART (INCLUDES THE ARTS)

Fine Arts Institute
27 E. Edwards
Edmond, OK 73083
Phone: 340-4481
Fax: 340-3272
Contact: Mitzi Hancuff, Exec. Director
Email: mitzi@edmondfinearts.com
Home Page: www.edmondfinearts.com
Description: The Fine Arts Institute is Edmond=s non-profit community arts organization offering educational enrichment for adults and children in the visual and performing arts,

CHILD CARE

KidzStreet
610 S. Kelly, Ste. H   
Edmond, OK 73003 
Phone: (405) 340-9494
2735 S. I-35 Service Road (Just south of 19th Street)
Moore, OK
Home Page: www.kidzstreet.com
Email: kidzstreet@sbcglobal.net
Description: Drop in childcare/New lower rates for multi-child families.

Mudpies & Fireflies Home Daycare
Contact: Connie Halferty
Phone: 589-6683 or 844-4880
Email: mudpiesandfireflieskdo@yahoo.com
Website: www.mudpiesandfireflies.com
Description: Now offering Kindergarten afternoon care and transportation for Kindergartner=s attending Deer Creek Elementary morning class!  Mudpies & Fireflies offers the love and one on one attention that a home daycare can provide as well as the educational, spiritual and social environment of a school or church.  Ages: 3 and up.

CHILDREN'S DAY OUT and MOTHER'S DAY OUT PROGRAMS

New Covenant Methodist Church/Children's Day Out Program
2700 South Boulevard
Edmond OK 73013
Contact: Karen Haley
Phone: (405) 562-3225
Email: khaley@ncovenant.org
Home Page: www.ncovenant.org
Description:  Children's Day Out/Preschool/Educational Program 

Santa Fe Day School
1603 N. Santa Fe Avenue
Edmond, OK 73003
Phone: 844-1033
Contact: Erin Collier, Director
Email: director@santefedayschool.org
Home Page: www.santafedayschool.org
Description: Children's Day Out, Learning Center and Preschool for 10 months through kindergarten.  

Waterloo Road Baptist Church Mother=s Day Out
3100 E. Waterloo Road
Edmond, OK   73034
Contact: Emily Townley
Phone: 341-9024
Email: mdo@waterlooroad.org
Website: www.waterlooroad.org
Description:   Mother=s Day Out for ages 6 months-Prekindergarten.  Tues/Thurs from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.  Two and one day programs available.  Tuition $150/month-two day, $75/month-one day.  Enrollment fee $30/yr.  

COUNSELORS

Tobin & Benjamin Counseling Services
3855 South Boulevard, Suite 100
Edmond, OK 73013
Phone: 340-4321
Fax: 340-9408
Contact: Paul Tobin or Ann Benjamin
Email: intouch101@aol.com
Home Page: www.ccoffices.com
Description: Counseling services. 

Hannah Swallow, PhD|
920 S. Boulevard, Ste. 103
Edmond, OK 73013
Contact: Hannah Swallow
Phone: 414-1069
Description: Serving children, adolescents, young adults and their families.  Specializing in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral and emotional difficulties.  Diagnostic Evaluation.  Psychotherapy.  Parent Consultation.  Testing for: learning disabilities, ADHD, Academic readiness.

DANCE

Dance Phase
3601 S. Broadway Suite 900
Edmond OK 73013
Phone: 478-3464
Email: dancephase@yahoo.com
Home Page: www.dancephasestudio.com
Description: Dance instruction for students of all ages.

DENTISTRY

New Image Dentistry, P.C.
1900 East 19th St., Bldg. 700A
Edmond, OK   73013
Phone: 285-8880
Home Page: www.edmondnewimagedentistry.com
Description: General dentistry.  Family and cosmetic dentistry.  Kids and teens welcome.  New patients and emergencies welcome. See our ad for valuable coupons.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS/CONSULTANTS

Hurst Reading Center
14020 N. Western
Edmond, OK 73013
Contact: Jodi Brungardt
Phone: (405) 752-5522
Home page: www.hurstreadingcenter.com
Email: jodihb@sbcglobal.net
Description: Reading and tutoring program one step at a time. PreK, school-age, phonics, tutoring, gifted and math classes.    

Kumon Math and Reading Center
245 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Edmond, OK   73003
Phone: 216-9800
Kumon of Edmond-North
775 W. Covell Rd., Ste 150
Edmond, OK 73003
Phone: 715-1111
Contact: RussAnn Anderson
Home page: www.kumon.com
Email: russann_anderson@yahoo.com
Description: Kumon Math and Reading programs help students, starting as young as age 3, develop and improve both math and reading skills, strengthen study habits, increase self confidence and reach their full potential.

Parents as Partners
4801 Classen Blvd., Suite 212
Oklahoma City, OK 73118-4622
Contact: Kimberly Statum Francisco
Phone: (405) 478-4078
Fax: (405) 478-4077
Toll Free: 877-765-7472
Email: info@parentsaspartners.org
Home Page: www.okpirc.org
Description: Free parent education classes for parents and technical assistance for professionals working with families with children 0-maturation. Free parenting workshops brought to your site focusing on age 0-maturation.  Call to schedule classes, workshops, presentations or exhibit information.

Edmond Learning Academy    
610 S. Kelly, Ste. M
Edmond, OK   73003
Contact: Scott Spires
Phone:   (405) 34-TUTOR (348-8867)
Fax: 216-8870
Home Page: www.edmondlearningacademy.com
Description: Tutoring/Education.

ENTERTAINMENT

Dawn to Dusk Inflatables
Edmond, OK   73013
Contact: Mark Robles
Phone: 630-7275
Home Page: www.dawntoduskinflatables.com
Email: dtodis1@cox.net
Description:   Our inflatables are loads of fun for your child=s birthday party, school event, church functions, youth group functions, fundraisers, corporate picnics, sporting events, neighborhood block parties, family reunions and Day Care facilities.

John the Magician/Sponji the Clown
Phone: (405) 354-2453
Contact: John Pansze
Home Page: www.oklahomamagic.com
Email: oklahomamagic@cox.net
Description: Entertainment for all ages; prices start as low as $100.

Lighthouse Sports, Fitness & Health Swim Parties
3333 W. Hefner Road
Oklahoma City, OK
Phone: (405) 751-3344
Home Page: www.okclighthouse.com
Description: Birthday parties, school celebrations, team parties, family functions.

Paint >N Station
7906 N. May
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
Contact: Misty Gilbert
Phone: 842-7770
Fax: 373-1445
Description: Paint your own pottery studio. Birthday parties, paint-it/take -it projects, field trips, teen parties, princess parties, wedding parties.  Call for seasonal specials.  See our ad on page 13 for coupon information. 

Stuff >N Critters
Edmond, OK  
Contact: Becky Barbour
Phone: 330-3941
Home Page: www.stuffncritters.com
Email: stuff-n-critters@cox.net
Description: Stuff=N Critters rings you all of the magic, excitement and fun of a retail build-your-own-bear store without the inconvenience of traveling to a mall.  We bring our state-of-the-art stuffin= machine to your home or location and your guests choose from a large selection of the cutest, cuddliest critters available!   Or, if you prefer, try our Critter Kits for a hand-stuffing party!  A large selection of the latest fashion bear-wear, birth certificates and take-home boxes completes the fun!  All this at a price everyone can afford!  The Critter Building Store that comes to your door!  Indoors or outdoors.  Birthday parties, church groups, machine parties, Critter Kit parties (hand stuffing), Child Care Facilities and/or Home Day Care Groups, too!  Extremely affordable.

FITNESS

Crossfit Kids OKC
633 Enterprise Drive, Suite 110
Edmond, OK   73013
Contact: Jeff or Melissa Burks
Phone: 330-6265
Email: melissa@crossfitkidsokc.com
Home page: www.crossfitkidsokc.com
Description:   Forging future fitness.  OKC=s elite fitness center for kids.  Classes for ages 4-12 and 13-18.  Functional fitness made fun. 

Lighthouse Sports, Fitness and Health
3333 W. Hefner
Oklahoma City OK 73120
Contact: Dean Werst
Phone: (405) 751-3344
Home page: www.okclighthouse.com
Description: constructive supervised programs year round in 2 indoor pools and 4 court gymnasium for children and parents alike.

GUITAR PROGRAMS

Guitar for Cool Kids 
Conveniently located at the Fine Arts Institute in Edmond.  27 E. Edwards
Contact: Doug Smitherman
Phone: 340-8294
Home Page: www.guitarforcoolkids.com
Description: Guitar for kids ages 6 and up is a complete guitar education & rock n= roll program that offers an innovative approach to playing guitar for both the younger and the older kids.   Be a Guitar Hero!  Play Guitar!!

GYMNASTICS

Oklahoma Gold Gymnastics
Edmond, OK
Phone: (405) 341-1175
Contact: Kim & Steve Hoehner
Email: oklagold@aol.com
Home Page: www.oklahomagoldgymnastics.com
Description: Gymnastics program for children ages 22 months and up.  Summer camps, birthday parties.

KITCHEN PRODUCTS

The Pampered Chef
Edmond, OK
Phone: 341-2569
Fax: 341-7539
Contact: Joan Bischoff, independent consultant
Home Page: www.pamperedchef.biz/joanbischoff
Email: bischofffive@aol.com
Description: Quality kitchen products, purchase direct, host show - earn benefits, business opportunity. 

MARTIAL ARTS

Poos Taekwondo
745 Enterprise Dr., Ste. 100
Edmond, OK 73013
Phone: 340-5212
Home Page: www.poostkd.us
Email: poostkd@sbcglobal.net
Description: Olympic Sport, self defense, fitness, martial arts.  See our valuable coupon on page 17!

MEDICAL SERVICES

Fine Hearing Care
2801 S. Bryant
Edmond, OK 73013
Phone: 340-9191
Fax: 340-9185
Contact: Valerie Becknell
Home Page: www.finehearingcare.com
Email: finehearingcare@coxinet.com
Description: Hearing screening, hearing aids and supplies, specializing from children to seniors.

MONOGRAMS

Personal Touch Monograms
201 E. Ayers
Edmond, OK 73003
Phone: 348-3511
Contact: Judy Wolfe
Email: ptmonograms@juno.com
Description: Monogramming services.  Sorority and fraternity gifts.

MUSEUMS

Jasmine Moran Children's Museum
1714 West Wrangler Blvd.
Seminole, OK 74818-1828
Phone: (405) 382-0950
Fax: (405) 382-3707
Contact: Marci Donaho, Director
Email: mdonaho@jasminemoran.com
Home Page: www.jasminemoran.com
Description: A special hands-on place where kids of all ages can explore their world and imagination. 

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
1700 NE 63rd
Okla. CITY, OK 73111
Phone: 478-2250
Contact: Leslie Baker
Email: lbaker@nationalcowboymuseum.org
Home Page: www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
Description: Museum exploring the American west through art and material objects. Special children's programming available during the year.  

Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, University of Oklahoma
2401 Chautauqua Ave.
Norman OK 73072-7029
Contact: Linda Coldwell
Phone: 325-4712
Email: snomnh@ou.edu
Home Page: www.snomnh.ou.edu
Description: A large family-friendly museum that features the world’s largest Apatosaurus skeleton and other dinosaurs, realistic walk-through dioramas, and Oklahoma archaeology. Hands-on discovery room, gift shop and café.  Birthday parties and summer educational programs available.  A family of four can visit for under $20.  Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

MUSIC PROGRAMS

Ginger's KinderMusik for Kids
6008 NW 120
Oklahoma City, OK 73162
Spring Creek Baptist Church in OKC
Pom Station in Edmond
Home Phone: 722-2379
Contact: Ginger Waldrip, Director
Email: gingersmusic@cox.net
Home Page: www.gingerskindermusik.com
Description:  Music skills to academic skills to life skills...  Research proves that early integration of music into you child=s daily routine improves his ability to think, reason, create, and express.  Music makes him smarter.  With more that 25 years experience in early childhood development, Kindermusik is the world=s most respected name in musical learning.  Ginger provides carefully researched, developmentally appropriate music and movement programs for children-newborn to age seven-both in class and at home.  Preparing your child for success in school and life means including your child=s first and most important educatorByou.  As you participate in every step of the learning process, you=ll see first hand just how essential Ginger=s Kindermusik is to your child=s growth.  Enroll today or join us for a Afree preview class@.  Call now to schedule a class.

Gymboree Play & Music
11928 N. May Ave
Oklahoma City, OK   73120
Phone: 755-3445
Contact: Kimberly Schroeder
Email: gymboreeokc@yahoo.com
Home Page: www.gymboree.com
Description:   Designed by child development experts, the Gymboree learning program offers a progression of developmentally appropriate play, music and arts classes for children and their parents.  See our ad on page 25 for a special enrollment promotion.

ORTHODONTISTS

Steffen Orthodontics/The Brace Place
1601 S. Blvd.
Edmond OK 73013
Contact: Kathy & Michael Steffen, DDS
Phone: 341-2587
Fax: 340-0510
Email: info@steffenorthodontics.com
Home Page: www.steffenorthodontics.com
Description: Serving Edmond since 1974.  State of the art braces, orthodontics for children and adults.   J. Michael Steffen, D.D.S., M.S.; Melissa L. Farrow, D.D.S.        

PERFORMING ARTS

Oklahoma Children=s Theatre
501 N. Blackwelder
Oklahoma City, OK   73106
Contact: Lyn Adams
Phone: 606-7043
Home Page: www.oklahomachildrenstheatre.org
Email: lyn@oklahomachildrenstheatre.org
Description: Theatre for young audience, camps, classes and workshops.  3-17 years!

PHOTOGRAPHY

TaylorMade Photography
1130 SW 15th
Edmond OK 73013
Phone: 341-5088
Home Page: www.taylormadephotography.com
Description: Full service photography studio. See our ad on page 31 for a special photography session promotion

PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT

Rex Playground Equipment, Inc.
P.O. Box 75141
Oklahoma City, OK   73147
Phone: 942-2880    800-243-7412
Fax: 946-5799
Contact: John Walters
Home Page: www.rexplayground.com
Email: requipment@coxinet.net
Description: Residential equipment.  The ultimate playsets.  No painting, staining, slivers or rough edges!  Lasts a lifetime.  Won=t warp, rot or crack like wood sets!

PRESCHOOLS

First Presbyterian Early Childhood Program
1001 S. Rankin
Edmond, OK 73034
Phone: 341-6029
Fax: 341-5248
Contact: Lynette Warnock
Email: lwarnock@fpcedmond.org
Home Page: www.fpecp.com
Description: Children's Day Out, Preschool, Kindergarten and Kinderclub programs, developmentally appropriate curriculum.

First United Methodist Church Preschool and Mother's Day Out
305 E. Hurd
Edmond, OK 73034
Phone: 341-1230
Fax: 348-7921
Contact: Glennis Peterman, Director
Email: fumcpreschoolmdo@sbcglobal.net
Home Page: www.fumcpreschoolmdo.com
Description: Preschool and Mother's Day Out program. Developmental and academic age appropriate programming for children from 10 months to 5 years of age.  

Goddard School for Early Childhood Development
17440 N. Western Ave.
Edmond OK
Phone: (405) 348-4442
Home Page: www.goddardschool.com
Description: Infants, toddlers and preschool.  Warm, loving atmosphere for the healthy development of your child from 6 weeks to 6 years.

Hurst Discovery School
14020 N. Western
Oklahoma City, OK 73013
Phone: 752-5522
Contact: Jodi Brungardt
Email: jodi@telepath.commailto:jodi@telepath.com
Description: Pre-K: Monday-Thursday, Ages 4-5.  Pre-School: Mon-Wed or Tues-Thurs, Ages 3-4.

Pathways Preschool
425 S. Fretz, Suite B
Edmond, OK 73003
Phone: 340-3210
Contact: Shannon Bryant
Description: We are an academic private preschool and Mother's Day Out offering the choice of half day or full day programs for ages 18 months to kindergarten.  Experienced and Degreed teachers.

Southern Hills Child Development Center
3207 S. Blvd.
Edmond, OK 73013
Phone: 341-0100
Contact: Carolyn Lamiell
Email: cdcoffice@shccedmond.org
Home Page:  www.shcdc.com
Description: A unique experience in early childhood education, ages 6 months to 6 years, 8 week summer program.  Extended day available.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Casady School
9500 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Okla. City, OK 73120
Phone: 749-3185
Contact: Lesa Wilson
Home Page: www.casady.org
Description:  An independent Episcopal day school.  Grades Pre-K through 12.

OKC Montessori School
2820 W. Britton Rd.
Oklahoma City, OK   73120
Contact: Tammy Kephardt
Phone: 748-7242
Home page: www.okcmontessori.com
Description: Ask these important questions when looking for the perfect Montessori school for you child.  Are the teachers Montessori certified?  Is the student-teacher ratio less than 10-1?  Is the school a member of the American Montessori Society?  Will my child learn to read, add/subtract?  Can I drop in anytime to observe my child at school?  Does the school provide a loving, fun, structured environment?  If you can answer YES to all of these questions...you have found the perfect school for your child!

St. Mary's Episcopal School
325 E.1 & 505 E. Covell
Edmond, OK 73034
Phone: 341-9541
Fax: 330-7709
Contact: Nancy Hetherington, Director
Email: nhetherington@smesedmond.org
Home Page: www.smesedmond.org
Description:  Private school-preschool, elementary and middle school. Quality education for children ages 3 through 5th grade

Westminster School
600 NW 44th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Contact: Saundra Ptak
Phone: (405) 524-0631
Fax: 528-4412
Email:sptak@westministerschool.org
Home Page: www.westminsterschool.org
Description: Preschool and kindergarten, grades one through eight.

SCOUTS

Camp Fire USA/Heart of Oklahoma Council   
3309 E. Hefner Rd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73131
Phone: 478-5646    
Toll free: 1-877-478-5647
Home page: www.campfireUSA-OK.org

Girl Scouts-Red Lands Council
121 NE 50^th Street
Oklahoma City, OK   73105
Phone: 528-3535
Home page: www.redlandscouncil.com

 Last Frontier Council Boy Scout of America
3031 NW 64^th Street
Oklahoma City, OK   73116
Phone: 840-1114, ext. 226

SPORTS/SWIMMING

Al's Bicycle
2624 S. Broadway Ct.
Edmond, OK 73013
Phone: 341-4331
Fax: 341-6952
Contact: Henry Holasek
Description: Full service bicycle store.  Bicycle sales and service. 

Lighthouse Sports, Fitness & Health
3333 W. Hefner
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
Contact: Dean Werst
Phone: 751-3344
Home Page: www.okclighthouse.com
Description:  Constructive supervised programs year round in 2 indoor pools and 4 court gymnasium for children and parents alike.  Parent’s Night Out: 3^rd Saturday of each month.  Pamper yourself without the kids.  6-11 pm.  Ages 6 weeks to 12 years.  Call to reserve. - Also, Birthday parties, school celebrations, team parties, family functions.

Transformation Fitness Center
14701 N. Kelly
Edmond, OK   73013
Contact: Lauren Jones
Phone: 752-1233
Home Page: www.transformationfitness.com
Email: lhones@transformationfitness.com
Description:   Edmond=s premier fitness center. 
Youth swim lessons.  Water Babies and Water Tots.  Youth swim team.  Pool parties.  Youth basketball leagues.  Performance Athletics: Strength and conditioning program for young athletes.  Total Transformation Academy: A program for kids and parents that focuses on four areas of health and wellness; physical exercise, nutrition, mental and spiritual health.

Pacific Blue Swim Lessons
Trained instructors at several locations in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas
Phone: 503-5522 or 751-3344
Description: Schedule Private lessons for your child today

TOY STORE

Kidoodles Toy Store
3209 South Broadway Suite 1-5/Edmond Exchange Shopping Center
Edmond OK 73013
Phone: 562-4554
Home Page: www.toysyestoys.com
Email: kidoodlesloveskids@coxinet.net
Kidoodles Edmond is a unique toy store that carries educational and specialty toys. Our huge selection and variety of toys give shoppers a choice when it comes to buying toys. Having kids of our own, we realize the importance of stimulating their minds, while at the same time providing them with toys that can keep them entertained and challenged. Mention this ad for a 10 percent discount!

Learning Tree
7638 N. Western (in Wilshire Village)
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Phone: 848-1415
Edmond Location:
Cinnamon Bears
102 S. Broadway
Edmond, OK
Contact: Kathy Jones
Description: Toy store with activities, toys, games and books for children ages birth through 14. 
Cinnamon Bears: for ages birth to 5.

WEB PAGE DESIGN

Kool Cats Web Design
Phone: 615-0035
Email: rprotus1@cox.net
Web Site: www.koolcatswebdesign.com
Description: Let Kool Cats design your website or if you are unsatisfied with your present webmaster we can redo the site.  Kool Cats can setup a store using shopping carts with PayPal.  Our prices are very competitive.

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