From the Publisher De a r Re a d e r: PUBLISHERS/EDITORS IN CHIEF Debbie and Stewart Cyment Welcome to the <strong>2012</strong> <strong>Phoenix</strong> metropolitan edition of Parent’s <strong>Resource</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>! Packed with everything you need to help you make the best, most informed decisions you can to raise your children here in the Valley. As you navigate through this year’s guide, look for our “Parent Tips” and other helpful information to keep you up to date on being a parent or caregiver. Take your time going through it – there is a lot of information. Also. be sure to stay tuned to our website, www.parentsresourceguide.com. Watch for drawings for great giveaways for family fun in the <strong>Phoenix</strong> area all year long. Thank you for using Parent’s <strong>Resource</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>. Wishing you a wonderful year! MANAGING EDITOR Nathlie Coraggio EDITORIAL EDITORS Stewart Cyment Janelle Mangus CREATIVE & TECHNICAL DIRECTOR M. Shelby Blanton, Lionwood Visual Design ADVERTISING SALES Debbie Cyment PUBLISHED BY Paradise Publishing, LLC PMB#182, 4757 E. Greenway Rd., Ste.107B <strong>Phoenix</strong>, AZ 85032-8509 For Permissions and Requests: 602.971.1863 p | 602.953.5074 f 1.866.41.GUIDE (4.8433) info@parentsresourceguide.com www.parentsresourceguide.com Copyright © <strong>2012</strong>-15 by Paradise Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is prohibited. debbie@parentsresourceguide.com Cover Photo © Marzanna Syncerz, Dreamstime.com Parent’s <strong>Resource</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> is published annually by Paradise Publishing, LLC, PMB#182, 4757 E. Greenway Road, Suite 107B, <strong>Phoenix</strong>, Arizona 85032-8509, (602) 971-1863. Single copy price $4.95. The information in this publication was gathered from a combination of survey responses, submitted materials and public records. Although every attempt has been made to present accurate information, all names, addresses, descriptions, services and fees are subject to error or change. Parent’s <strong>Resource</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>, and/or any corporation which purchases the book for distribution to employees assume no responsibility for loss or damage to any persons or organizations caused by the information, listings, omissions, errors or advertising contained in Parent’s <strong>Resource</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>. The inclusion of any organization, information or advertising by Parent’s <strong>Resource</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> is not a substitute for personal evaluation and does not signify the approval, endorsement or any type of evaluation by Parent’s <strong>Resource</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> and/or any employer. Parent’s <strong>Resource</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> and/or any employer are not responsible for statements or offers made by the advertisers. 4 PARENT’S RESOURCE GUIDE | <strong>2012</strong> | <strong>Phoenix</strong> <strong>Metro</strong> <strong>Edition</strong> WWW.PARENTSRESOURCEGUIDE.COM
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