Central Oklahoma Children's Directory

Fall-Winter 2011-12

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

All phone numbers are in the 405 area code unless otherwise indicated.

Alphabetical Listing by Business Name:

A B C D E F G J K L M N O P S T U W Y

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A Cherry on Top Photography

Edmond, OK

Contact: Lacey McKay

Home Page: www.acherryontopphotography.com

Email: acotphoto@gmail.com

Description: Maternity, newborn, childrens' photographer for Edmond, Guthrie and Oklahoma City.

Aerobikidz Preschool and Kindergarten

at the Lighthouse

3333 W. Hefner Rd.

Oklahoma City, OK

Phone: 843-KIDZ (5439)

Contact: Robin Kite

Email: aerobikidz@att.net

Home page: www.aerobikidz.com

Description: Children's preschool and camp. Now enrolling. Ages 3-5 yrs. A back to basics curriculum with activities that promote creativity, build confidence and aid in early childhood development. Small class size. Age appropriate activities. Swimming, art, sports, music. Limited space.

Al's Bicycle

2624 S. Broadway Ct.

Edmond, OK 73013

Phone: 341-4331

Contact: Henry Holasek

Description: Full service bicycle store. Bicycle sales and service.

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Bilingual Schoolhouse

3151 NW 50 at Mayfair Heights Methodist Church

Oklahoma City, OK

Phone: 315-7418

Contact: Kathy Scott

Email: kscott@bilingualschoolhouse.com

Home page: www.bilingualschoolhouse.com

Description: Children have fun while they play games through songs, games, art! Fluent bilingual teachers. Proven curriculum. Foreign language classes in Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, American Sign Language. Full immersion Spanish Preschool w/art, science, music. Social and motor development,. Ages 2-5. Optimal; window for language development. Caring, experienced degreed teachers bilingual in Spanish and English. Kindergarten prep class for ages 3-5.

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Casady School

9500 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Okla. City, OK 73120

Phone: 749-3214

Contact: Ashley Gibson

Email: gibsona@cassady.org

Home Page: www.casady.or g

Description: An independent Episcopal day school. Grades Pre-K through 12.

Childcare Providers of Edmond

Edmond, OK

Phone: 330-HOME

Home Page: www.childcareofedmond.com

Email: hunterofok@cox.net

Description: We are a group of 35 home-based child care providers. DHS Licensed. First aid and CPR certified.

Christian Heritage Academy NORTH

1230 N. Sooner Rd

Edmond, OK

Contact: Libby Hanon

Email: lgarner@cha.org

Home page: www.cha.org

Description: Christian School pre-k through 5th grade. Edmond's Best! Also a campus in Del City, OK. All day Pre-K and Kindergarten. Call for info.

College Nannies & Tutors

1333 N. Santa Fe, Ste 116

Edmond, OK

Contact: Karin Dallas

Phone: 513-6060

Email: kdallas@collegenannies.com

Home page: www.collegetutors.com/edmondok

Description: One-on-one tutoring and college prep. Customized nanny services.

Cottonwood Creek Ranch

8025 S. Sooner Rd

Guthrie, OK 73044

Phone: 204-7625

Contact: Mandy Highsaw

Email: mhighsaw@gmail.com

Home Page: www.cottonwoodcreekmorgans.com

Description: Western & English riding. Indoor & outdoor arena. Riding lessons available year round. Afternoons & evenings available. Save with private & group lesson packages. Birthday parties, school groups & family get together. Horse Camps: Several camps during summer vacation, swimming pool, arts and crafts, riding lessons, games and fun with horses!

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Dance Phase

3900 S. Broadway, Bldg. 3

Edmond, OK 73013

Phone: 341-7220

Contact: Lisa Motsenbocker

Email: dancephase@gmail.com

Home Page: www.dancephasestudio.com

Description: Dance instruction for students of all ages.

Dance Unlimited

514 S. Bryant Ave

Edmond, OK 73034

Contact: Amy

Phone: 844-9996

Email: amyrr@cox.net

Home page www.danceunlimitedpac.com

Description: Learn to dance, sing and act! Dance Unlimited/Spotlight Acting Academy

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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. We offer: Drawing, painting, clay, jewelry, theatre, cartooning, scratchboard, classes for preschoolers, classes for home schooled children, printmaking, Saturday classes or children, writing.

First United Methodist Church Preschool and Mother's Day Out

305 E. Hurd

Edmond, OK 73083

Phone: 341-1230

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 12 months to 5 years of age.

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Guitar for Cool Kids

201 E. Campbell, Ste.102

Edmond, OK 73034

Contact: Doug Smitherman

Phone: 340-8294

Email: Doug@guitarforcoolkids.com

Home Page: www.guitarforcoolkids.com

Description: Ages 6-adults. Play guitar and develop rhythm skills. Scientific research has proven active music making stimulates every area of the brain and impacts intellectual development in children. Studies suggest actively playing music helps children focus on the structure of sounds, an important aspect of language development (Source: National Association of Music Educators). Limiter class space. FREE guitar---Ask for details!!

Goddard School for Early Childhood Development

Two locations:

17440 N. Western Ave.

Phone: 348-4442

6001 E. Covell

Phone: 330-1313

Edmond OK

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.

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Hurst Reading Center

14020 N. Western

Edmond, OK

Contact: Jodi or Melanie

Phone: 752-5522

Home Page: www.hurstreading.com

Email: customerservice@hurstreading.com

Description: Hurst, a premier learning center that is all about reading, offers parents a reading preschool, personalized tutoring for older children and a complete at-home parent/child reading program that is fast, fun and effective.

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Jasmine Moran Children's Museum

1714 West Wrangler Blvd.

Seminole, OK 74818

Phone: (405) 382-0950

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.

Juggle Whatever

Phone: 464-1060

Email: info@jugglewhatever.com

Home page: www.jugglewhatever.com

Description: Hire a juggling instructor for your event! Birthday parties, Church groups, youth events. I teach them all!! Self esteem through action. Workshops for libraries: Come and learn to juggle with Juggle Whatever! Monica, owner & juggling coach, will teach you the basic 3-ball pattern called “Cascade”. She also includes plate spinning and scarf juggling. Kids can build “Self Esteem through Action”. Get in on the newest/oldest worldwide sport. It is both a physical sport and a mental challenge. A life long challenge begins now that the entire family can enjoy. Walk Around: Look for Monica Buck at your event just like Waldo. If you don't see her, no worries, she will find you! You never did anything so easy as juggle with Juggle Whatever. So look for the Green Apron and come juggle with Monica.

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Kool Cats Web Design

Phone: 348-3009

Edmond, OK

Email: yx38mj7@gmail.com

Web Site: www.koolcatswebdesign.net

Description: Offering experience, quality and affordability. Enhance your business profile! Call or email today to find out more abut a new web site or a redesign of your old one. Joomla Dynamic Web Site creations, Dynamic menu creation, Java Script, HTML Static Sites, Database Creation, Back-end Administration, Shopping cart with PayPal Setups, Create Secure Login, Flash Logos, Templates for Joomla, Ebay selling on contract. E-Commerce.

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.

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Learning Tree

7638 N. Western (in Wilshire Village)

Oklahoma City, OK 73116

Phone: 848-1415

Home Page: www.learningtreeokc.com

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.

Lighthouse Sports, Fitness & Health Parents Night Out

3333 W. Hefner Road

Oklahoma City, OK

Phone: (405) 751-3344

Home Page: www.okclighthouse.com

Description: Parent's Night Out - 3rd Saturday of each month. Pamper yourself without the kids. 6-11 pm. Ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Call to reserve. Swimming, moon walk, snacks/popcorn.

Lighthouse Sports, Fitness & Health Pool 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.

Lighthouse Sports, Fitness and Health

3333 W. Hefner

Oklahoma City OK 73120

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. See our ad on page 15 for a valuable coupon offer!

Lighthouse Sports, Fitness & Health

3333 W. Hefner

Oklahoma City, OK 73120

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. Martial Arts program. Parent’s Night Out: 3rd 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.

Lighthouse Sports, Fitness & Health Swim Lessons

3333 W. Hefner Road

Oklahoma City, OK

Phone: (405) 751-3344

Home Page: www.okclighthouse.com

Description: Group & Private lessons. Ages 3 and older. Small class sizes. Certified, friendly instructors.

Love My Sitter, LLC

PO Box 7162

Edmond, OK 73083-7162

Contact: Kim Denny

Phone: (405) 751-1910

Email: lovemysitter@sbcglobal.net

Website: www.lovemysitter.com

Description: Let us provide you quality and individualized care within your child's own environment. Our sitters come to you. Childcare; Nanny Service; fill-in sitters.

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Marymount Preschool

35 E 15th

Edmond, OK

Phone: 408-4934 or 341-8166

Contact: Mayittho Acuña

Home Page: www.marymountpreschool.com

Email: marymountpreschool@yahoo.com

Description: Your child's mind is full of incredible possibilities. At Marymount we've designed a preschool to explore and nurture your child's amazing gifts. From teaching Spanish and French to encouraging an early appreciation for music and art to discovering the wonders of math, science and history. Marymount develops your child's natural talents. Self-discipline, self-esteem and leadership are revealed early on. It's preschool with a purpose. Preschool-pre-K, ages 3-5. Open year-round, 6am-6pm. Certified teachers. One-on-one attention. Parents' night out available.

Metro Gymnastics

7420 N. Broadway Suite F

Oklahoma City, OK 73116

Contact: Carol Lee or Sarah Brawley

Phone: (405) 848-5308

Email: metrogymokc@sbcglobal.net

Home Page: www.metrogymnasticsokc.com

Description: Family owned and operated for 29 years. Metro Gymnastics offers the most innovative and exciting gymnastics program in Oklahoma. Parent Tot classes, preschool gymnastics, developmental gymnastics classes for school age/homeschool children, tumbling classes, competitive team, birthday parties, private lessons, play group outings, summer camps.

Museum of Osteology

10301 S. Sunnylane

Oklahoma City, OK

Contact: Josh Villemarette

Phone: 814-0006

Home Page: www.museumofosteology.org

Email: info@museumofosteology.org

Description: The Museum of Osteology is a unique educational experience. Focusing on the form and function of the skeletal system, this 7000 sq. ft. museum displays hundreds of skulls and skeletons from all corners of the world. Over 300 skeletons on display!

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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.

New Covenant Methodist Church/Children's Day Out Program

2700 South Boulevard

Edmond OK 73013

Contact: Debi Gorman dgorman@ncovenant.org

Phone: (405) 562-3225

Email: CDO@ncovenant.org

Home Page: www.ncovenant.org

Description: Children's Day Out/Preschool/Educational Program. August-May. Celebrating 27 years of Faith, friends and fun! Pre-K program and full or ½ day Kindergarten Program.

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Oklahoma Childproofers, LLC

Oklahoma City, OK

Contact: Sandi Tagtmeyer

Phone: 625-6670

Home Page: www.oklahomachildproofers.com

Email: info@oklahomachildproofers.com

Description: In-home safety evaluations, child safety products and professional installation.

Oklahoma Children’s Theatre

2501 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!

Oklahoma City Philharmonic

Phone: 405-TICKETS (842-5387)

Home Page: www.okcphilharmonic.org

Description: Sundays at 2pm. Performances at the Civic Center Music Hall.

Oklahoma Science Museum

2100 NE 52nd St

Oklahoma City, OK 73111

Phone: 602-6664

Home page: www.sciencemuseum.org

Description: Oklahoma’s only science museum. Open 7 days a week.

One Step at a Time Child Care Inc.

1724 Renaissance Blvd.

Edmond, OK 73013

Contact: Megan Bagby

Phone: 330-3077

Home Page: www.onestepedmond.com

Email: one_step@sbcglobal.net

Description: Christian-based Full Curriculum, family owned and operated, school age through infants. TV monitored rooms. Covered playground. Computer lab. Private pay facility. Fingerprint security.

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Pacific Blue Swim Lessons

Trained instructors at several locations in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas

Phone: 503-5522, 751-3344 or call Shane Smith at 626-6777

Description: Schedule Private lessons for your child today

Paint ‘N Station

7906 N. May

Oklahoma City, OK 73120

Contact: Misty Gilbert

Phone: 842-7770

Fax: 373-1445

Email: paintnstation@aol.com

Home page: www.paintnstation.com

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.

Papa’s Party Train

Edmond, OK

Phone: 348-2264 or 623-7608

Contact: Gene and Nancy Stanford

Email: nstanford@live.com papapartytrain@gmail.com

Home Page: www.papaspartytrain.com

Description: Invite Papa and his train to your next birthday party, neighborhood event or any get together. This miniature version of a real train will chug kids and adults around an outdoor location of your choice for an our or more. Comes complete with Papa the Engineer, party music, a little green engine with five train cars and much more.

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.

Poos Taekwondo

745 Enterprise Dr., Ste. 100

Edmond, OK 73013

Phone: 340-5212

Home Page: www.poostkd.us

Email: jpoos88@cox.net

Description: Olympic Sport, self defense, fitness, martial arts. See our valuable coupon on page 33!

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St. Mark's Lutheran Church Preschool & MDO

1501 N. Bryant

Edmond, OK

Contact: Sheila Rudat

Phone: 340-0192

Home Page: www.stmarkedmond.org

Email: stmarkmdo@sbcglobal.net

Description: Preschool/MDO

St. Mary's Episcopal School

505 E. Covell

Edmond, OK 73034

Phone: 341-9541

Contact: Nancy Hetherington, Director

Email: nhetherington@smesedmond.org

Home Page: www.smesedmond.org

Description: Private school-preschool, elementary and middle school. Educating children 3-5th grade with quality academic programs, spiritual development, service learning, physical well being, and fine arts appreciation! Educating children ages 3 through 5th grade

Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, University of Oklahoma

2401 Chautauqua Ave.

Norman OK 73072-7029

Contact:

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.

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 12 months through kindergarten.

Scott, Andrew W., M.Ed, LPC. LADC

1616 E. 19^th, Ste. 305

Edmond, OK

Contact: Tara Scott

Phone: 285-8226

Email: andy@andrewscottlpc.com

Home page: www.andrewscottlpc.com

Description: Providing care with compassion, reassurance and understanding. Licensed professional counselor. Caring for children, adolescents, adults, families and couples.

Sharyn's Paint 'N Crafts Studio

16317 N. Santa Fe, Ste. G

Edmond, OK

Contact: Sharon Jump

Phone: 359-1889

Home Page: www.sharynspaintstudio.com

Email: sharyncraft22@yahoo.com

Description: Painting studio and art supply

Southern Hills Child Development Center

3207 S. Boulevard

Edmond, OK 73013

Phone: 341-0100

Contact: Carolyn Lamiell

Email: cdcoffice@southernhillschristian.org

Home page: www.shcdc.net

Description: Come play with us in our developmentally appropriate center. Enrolling ages 6 mos-5 yrs. School term and 8 week summer program available. Hours: 9:30-2:30, Monday-Friday with and extended day until 3:15

Stepping Stone MDO

457 W. Waterloo

Edmond, OK 73025

Phone: 341-2751

Contact: Annette Cain

Email: steppingstonesmdo@yahoo.com

Home page: www.waterloonaz.tv

Description: Mother’s Day Out. Ages 1-5 years. Hours: Tuesday and Thursday. 9:30-2:30. One, two or three two day availability, discounted rate for multiple children, continuous open enrollment, developmentally appropriate center-based curriculum, Christian based, loving safe and fun environment, music time, hands on exploration and discovery, Preschool curriculum. Gymboree classes, music and chapel. Low teacher/student ratios.

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Taylor Made 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 38 for a special photography session promotion

The Pampered Chef

Edmond, OK

Phone: 341-2569

Fax: 341-7539

Contact: Joan Bischoff, independent consultant

Home Page: www.pamperedchef.biz/joanbishoff

Email: bischofffive@aol.com

Description: Quality kitchen products, purchase direct, host show - earn benefits, business opportunity.

Tobin & Benjamin Counseling Services

3855 South Boulevard, Suite 100

Edmond, OK 73013

Phone: 340-4321

Contact: Paul Tobin or Ann Benjamin

Email: intouch101@aol.com

Home Page: www.ccoffices.com

Description: Counseling services. Family, marriage, individual counseling. Educational & Business Consultants. Assessment Groups. Seminars.

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Unpluggits Play Studio

575 Enterprise Dr, Ste 110

Edmond, OK 73013

Phone: 340-7584

Contact: Katrina Uhls
Home Page: www.unpluggits.com
Description: Your walk-in arts and crafts studio with an indoor playground. Leather crafts, ceramics, birthday parties, paint’n take, free wi-fi, parents night out and more!

Upstage Theatre & Performing Arts Studio

Classes held at 844 W. Danforth, next to Star Steps

Edmond, OK

Contact: Jenny or Brett Rottmayer

Phone: 210-5031

Email: upstagetheatre@hotmail.com

Home Page: www.upstagetheatreok.com

Description: Providing fun and quality education in the performing arts for children, teens, & adults!

Uptown Kids

5840 N. Classen Blvd., Ste. 3

Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Contact: Carolyn Goldman