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<strong>2012</strong> <strong>Phoenix</strong> <strong>Metro</strong> <strong>Edition</strong><br />
The Valley’s<br />
MOST COMPREHENSIVE<br />
Parent Information Source!<br />
Camps, Clubs, Sports, Parties, & Field Trips<br />
<strong>Special</strong> Needs, In Home Care, Preschools & Schools<br />
Family Entertainment, Enrichment & Much, Much More!<br />
Plus:<br />
- First Aid / CPR / Choking Charts - Parent Tips<br />
- Local Venue Seating Charts - Fire Safety<br />
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Table of Contents<br />
Features<br />
4 Publishers Letter<br />
43, 44 First Aid/Choking/CPR<br />
46 Water Safety Tips<br />
91 Childcare Checklist<br />
92 Nanny Care Checklist<br />
153 Venue Seating Charts<br />
Family Entertainment 5<br />
5 Family Fun Centers<br />
5 Family Sports Centers<br />
6 Family Video Arcades<br />
6 Fairs & Festivals<br />
6 Professional & College Sports<br />
8 Malls/Shops<br />
8 Performance Entertainment<br />
8 Family Friendly Websites<br />
Party Planning 10<br />
10 Party Places you go to<br />
12 Parties that come to you<br />
Education & Enrichment 14<br />
14 Performances for Youth:<br />
Dance, Music, Theater<br />
15 Fine Arts Instruction<br />
15 Performing Arts Instr. - Dance<br />
16 Performing Arts Instr. - Drama<br />
16 Music Instruction - Instrumental<br />
17 Musical Instruction - Vocal<br />
17 Academic Enrichment Programs<br />
17 Sports Education<br />
17 Tutoring Services<br />
Tours and Field Trips 19<br />
19 Airplanes & Airfields<br />
19 Arts<br />
19 Business Tours<br />
20 Entertainment<br />
20 Gardens & Botanicals<br />
20 Ground Tours<br />
20 Health Care<br />
20 Libraries<br />
22 Media<br />
22 Municipal<br />
22 Museums<br />
24 National Forests<br />
24 National Historic<br />
Landmark Site / Park<br />
25 Nature--Animals Parks/Zoos<br />
25 Parks - City<br />
26 Parks - State Historic<br />
27 Science<br />
27 Travel<br />
27 Wildlife Preserves<br />
Summer Camps & Programs 28<br />
28 Educ. & Cultural Day Camps<br />
30 Recreational Day Camps<br />
31 Religious Affiliated Day Camps<br />
Summer (con’t)<br />
31 Overnight Camps<br />
31 Religious Overnight Camps<br />
31 Sports Camps<br />
33 <strong>Special</strong> Needs Camps & Programs<br />
Youth Sports 34<br />
Youth Groups & Clubs 38<br />
Family Health & Safety 41<br />
41 Pediatric Urgent Care<br />
41 Hospitals<br />
<strong>Special</strong> Needs 47<br />
47 Adoption & Foster Care<br />
47 Hotlines<br />
48 Adult Day Programs<br />
48 Camps & Programs<br />
48 Counseling Services<br />
48 Educational Planning & Counseling<br />
48 Evaluation Centers<br />
48 Residential Programs<br />
49 24 HR Residential Programs<br />
49 Youth Intervention<br />
49 Social Programs<br />
50 <strong>Special</strong> Educ. Programs<br />
51 <strong>Special</strong> Services<br />
53 Support Groups<br />
54 Transportation<br />
Parenting & Education 55<br />
55 Home Schooling<br />
55 Hospitals<br />
56 Parenting <strong>Resource</strong>s<br />
In-Home Child Care 59<br />
59 Au Pair Care<br />
59 Babysitting<br />
59 Home Care<br />
59 Nanny Care<br />
59 Referral Services<br />
59 Sick Child Care<br />
59 Child Care Staffing<br />
59 In-Home Child Care Services<br />
Introduction to Schools 63<br />
Charter Schools 64<br />
Private Schools 71<br />
Public Schools 80<br />
School District Map 88, 89<br />
Preschool <strong>Guide</strong> 93<br />
Index 142<br />
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Preschool through High School<br />
Children’s Atlases, Maps & Globes<br />
Puzzles, Games & Toys<br />
Travel • U.S. & World Geography<br />
Astronomy<br />
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Largest Selection of Globes<br />
including the Moon, Venus, & Mars<br />
Compasses & Map Reading Tools<br />
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Lower School Campus<br />
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Middle and High School Campus<br />
3939 E. Shea Blvd.<br />
<strong>Phoenix</strong>, AZ 85028<br />
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From the Publisher<br />
De a r Re a d e r:<br />
PUBLISHERS/EDITORS IN CHIEF<br />
Debbie and Stewart Cyment<br />
Welcome to the <strong>2012</strong> <strong>Phoenix</strong> metropolitan<br />
edition of Parent’s <strong>Resource</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>! Packed<br />
with everything you need to help you make<br />
the best, most informed decisions you can to<br />
raise your children here in the Valley.<br />
As you navigate through this year’s guide,<br />
look for our “Parent Tips” and other helpful<br />
information to keep you up to date on being<br />
a parent or caregiver. Take your time going<br />
through it – there is a lot of information.<br />
Also. be sure to stay tuned to our website,<br />
www.parentsresourceguide.com. Watch for<br />
drawings for great giveaways for family fun in<br />
the <strong>Phoenix</strong> area all year long.<br />
Thank you for using Parent’s <strong>Resource</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>.<br />
Wishing you a wonderful year!<br />
MANAGING EDITOR<br />
Nathlie Coraggio<br />
EDITORIAL<br />
EDITORS<br />
Stewart Cyment<br />
Janelle Mangus<br />
CREATIVE & TECHNICAL DIRECTOR<br />
M. Shelby Blanton, Lionwood Visual Design<br />
ADVERTISING SALES<br />
Debbie Cyment<br />
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gathered from a combination of survey responses, submitted materials and public records. Although every attempt<br />
has been made to present accurate information, all names, addresses, descriptions, services and fees are subject<br />
to error or change. Parent’s <strong>Resource</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>, and/or any corporation which purchases the book for distribution to<br />
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listings, omissions, errors or advertising contained in Parent’s <strong>Resource</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>. The inclusion of any organization,<br />
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Smoke alarms have been around for a long time. They are the most<br />
cost effective safety device a homeowner can install in the home. In<br />
spite of this, most people who die in fires do so because there is no<br />
working smoke alarm in their house. Smoke alarms can be the deciding<br />
factor as to whether your family safely escapes or dies in a fire - it is your “nose at night”.<br />
Technology has made our world a better place and safer place to live. This is true for smoke alarms as<br />
well. Dual sensing smoke alarms provide two kinds of protection in a fire. Ionization sensors activate during<br />
a fast moving fire and photoelectric sensors activate during a slow, smoldering fire. Both types of fire<br />
can be equally deadly. Check at home improvement stores for alarms that have an “i” and “p” embossed<br />
on the outer shell of the alarm. Make sure to read the instructions for best practices regarding the installation<br />
of smoke alarms.<br />
• Smoke alarms should be installed outside sleeping areas and in common areas<br />
such as living or family rooms.<br />
• Never install a smoke alarm in a kitchen or laundry room. Grease and dusty lint<br />
can set off the alarm.<br />
• Test the alarm every month. If necessary, replace batteries as necessary.<br />
• Smoke alarms should be replaced after 10 years of use.<br />
• Smoke alarms are just part of a comprehensive home fire safety plan. Plan and<br />
practice a home escape plan at least once a year and make sure all members of<br />
the household participate in the practice.<br />
Fire safety is essential to every family and doesn’t require a lot of money and time. What it does require is<br />
your commitment as a parent to provide the safest environment possible for you and your family. For more<br />
information about fire safety for your family, call the <strong>Phoenix</strong> Fire Department at 602-534-0953.<br />
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Child Care Checklist<br />
The answers to these questions will assist you in selecting a suitable child care facility to meet your child’s needs.<br />
Evaluate the facility, the daily program and the relationships between owners, staff and children. Also, be sure to<br />
evaluate the health, nutrition and safety standards of each environment. Remember, Parent’s <strong>Resource</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> does<br />
not evaluate, approve or endorse any of the child care providers listed in its pages. Visit a number of facilities before<br />
selecting the one you believe will be best for your child. Use this checklist in your search for quality childcare.<br />
Visit the Facility:<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
¨ ¨ Are you welcome in the facility at any time?<br />
¨ ¨ Is the facility in good physical condition?<br />
¨ ¨ Are indoor and outdoor areas safe, clean and appealing?<br />
¨ ¨ Are toys and equipment age-appropriate and well-maintained?<br />
¨ ¨ Do crawling babies have a clean, safe place to crawl?<br />
¨ ¨ Do toddlers have plenty of room to move around?<br />
¨ ¨ Are meals sufficient and nutritious?<br />
¨ ¨ Is there a sink close to the changing area?<br />
¨ ¨ Are cleaning supplies and medicines out of children’s reach?<br />
¨ ¨ If there is a kitchen area, is it clean? Are utensils safely stored?<br />
¨ ¨ Can YOU reach the facility quickly by phone in case of emergency?<br />
Evaluate the Program:<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
¨ ¨ Is it appropriate for your child’s attention and age level?<br />
¨ ¨ Does the program foster physical, emotional and intellectual growth?<br />
¨ ¨ Is there adequate time for resting and napping?<br />
¨ ¨ Do activities encourage children to think things through?<br />
¨ ¨ Is there time for children to play and work as a group?<br />
¨ ¨ Is there time for children to play and work alone?<br />
¨ ¨ Are the values of the program comparable to YOUR values?<br />
¨ ¨ Do children receive individual assistance as needed?<br />
¨ ¨ Are you provided with ongoing information regarding<br />
the program and activities?<br />
Observe the Providers:<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
¨ ¨ Do the providers appear to be warm, friendly, calm and patient?<br />
¨ ¨ Do the providers hold and touch children in a caring manner?<br />
¨ ¨ Do the children seem happy and involved?<br />
¨ ¨ Are children who are awake cared for and played with?<br />
¨ ¨ Are babies who are being fed held for bottles and talked to when fed solids?<br />
¨ ¨ Do adults talk to the children and encourage conversation?<br />
¨ ¨ Are crying children comforted?<br />
¨ ¨ Are child/staff ratios adequate?<br />
¨ ¨ Are children busy and involved in activities?<br />
¨ ¨ Do staff members discipline children in a caring, non-threatening manner?<br />
¨ ¨ Do you agree with the disciplinary measures?<br />
¨ ¨ Does your child like the caregivers?<br />
¨ ¨ Are you able to develop a working partnership with your child’s caregivers?<br />
¨ ¨ Are you able to develop a working partnership with the individuals<br />
who own/run the facility?<br />
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Nanny Care Checklist<br />
This checklist will assist you in choosing a nanny or Au Pair to care for your child in your home. The items are intended<br />
to serve only as an outline to work from. Remember, Parent’s <strong>Resource</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> does not evaluate, approve or endorse<br />
any of the nannies or Au Pairs and/or referral agencies presented in this book. Your final decision should depend on<br />
finding the qualities you are looking for in a caregiver, the results of your interviews and your thorough background<br />
and reference checks. Use this checklist to assist you in your search.<br />
Decide on the characteristics you are looking for in your caregiver.<br />
Write them down and check them off when completed:<br />
¨ Age ¨ Sex ¨ Marital Status<br />
¨ Appearance ¨ Bi-lingual ¨ Dependents<br />
¨ Hobbies ¨ Other<br />
Determine the tasks that your Nanny/Au Pair will be required to perform.<br />
Write them down and check them off when completed:<br />
¨ Housekeeping ¨ Cooking ¨ Shopping<br />
¨ Driving ¨ Laundry ¨ Pet Care<br />
¨ Caring for Others in Household ¨ Other<br />
Once you have completed your checklist, make contact with potential caregivers and set up interviews.<br />
Be sure to request and check references. Also, prepare a list of questions in advance. Have your<br />
questions ready for the interview.<br />
Interview Checklist:<br />
¨ Telephone Number<br />
¨ Previous Work Experience<br />
¨ Children’s names and ages (if any)<br />
¨ Educational Background<br />
¨ Use of Own Car<br />
Have I made the following items clear to the caregiver?<br />
¨ Salary (Including Pay Periods and Taxes)<br />
¨ Benefits, Vacations, Holidays and Other Time Off<br />
¨ Live In/Live Out<br />
¨ Hours of Work<br />
Checklist for Contacting References:<br />
Did I confirm:<br />
¨ Dates of Employment?<br />
¨ Tasks Performed?<br />
¨ Reasons for Leaving?<br />
¨ Other Factual information?<br />
¨ Would former employer re-hire?<br />
At the end of the process, you should have a pretty good feeling if your candidate is the right one. Remember,<br />
you are entrusting a portion of your child’s life to this person. If your research is thorough, your questions are<br />
well-conceived, your instincts are accurate, the final decision will be easy.<br />
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