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Family Attractions l l Six Flags Over puppet.org sixflags.com/overgeorgia LISTS , 404-873-3391 Austell, 770-739-3400 l Fernbank Museum l Skyview Atlanta of Natural History skyviewatlanta.com for fernbankmuseum.org Atlanta, 678-949-9023 Atlanta, 404-929-6300 l Park l stonemountainpark.com georgiaaquarium.org Stone Mountain, 800-401-2407 Everything Atlanta, 404-581-4000 l World of Coca-Cola l worldofcoca-cola.com high.org Atlanta, 404-676-5151 Atlanta, 404-733-4400 l Family l Martin Luther King Jr. zooatlanta.org National Historical Park Atlanta, 404-624-9453 nps.gov/malu Atlanta, 404-331-5190 x5046 2018 Our curated list will help you explore all Atlanta has to offer, from schools to attractions and more.

Zoo Atlanta

10 Atlanta Parent July 2018 atlantaparent.com Museums Gardens and l l College Football Hall of Fame atlantahistorycenter.com cfbhall.com Nature Centers l Atlanta, 404-814-4000 Atlanta, 404-880-4800 Atlanta Botanical Gardens atlantabg.org l l The Booth Western Art Museum Fernbank Museum of Natural History Atlanta, 404-876-5859; Gainesville, 404- boothmuseum.org fernbankmuseum.org 888-4760 Cartersville, 770-387-1300 Atlanta, 404-929-6300 l Autrey Mill Nature Preserve l l Center for Civil and Human Rights Gwinnett Environmental autreymill.org civilandhumanrights.org and Heritage Center Johns Creek, 678-366-3511 Atlanta, 678-999-8990 gwinnettehc.com l Blue Heron Nature Preserve l Buford, 770-904-3500 Center for Puppetry Arts bhnp.org l puppet.org High Museum of Art Atlanta, 404-946-6394 Atlanta, 404-873-3391 high.org l Callaway Resort & Gardens l Atlanta, 404-733-4400 Children’s Museum of Atlanta callawaygardens.com l childrensmuseumatlanta.org Tellus Science Museum Pine Mountain, 844-512-3826 Atlanta, 404-659-5437 tellusmuseum.org l Cartersville, 770-606-5700 Chattahoochee Nature Center chattnaturecenter.org Roswell, 770-992-2055 l Dunwoody Nature Center Because Science Matters dunwoodynature.org Dunwoody, 770-394-3322 Open minds and ignite a l Elachee Nature Science Center passion for science at Tellus. elachee.org The museum features four main Gainesville, 770-535-1976 galleries with interactive exhibits, l Gibbs Gardens a digital planetarium and an gibbsgardens.com observatory with a state-of-the- Ball Ground, 770-893-1881 art telescope. Children will have l Reynolds Nature Preserve a blast conducting hands-on reynoldsnaturepreserve.org experiments with light, sound, Morrow, 770-603-4188 magnets and more. l Smith-Gilbert Gardens smithgilbertgardens.com Kennesaw, 770-919-0248

Cartersville 770-606-5700 TellusMuseum.org

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Historic Homes l Barrington Hall l roswell.com/barrington-hall rhodeshall.org Roswell, 770-640-3855 Atlanta, 404-885-7800 l Bulloch Hall l Smith Plantation bullochhall.org roswellgov.com/smithplantation Roswell, 770-992-1731 Roswell, 770-671-3978 l The l Stately Oaks Plantation herndonhome.org historicaljonesboro.org Atlanta, 404-581-9813 Jonesboro, 770-473-0197 l The Mable House l William Root House Museum Historic Home roothousemuseum.com mablehouse.org Marietta, 770-426-4982 Mableton, 770-819-3285 l Wren’s Nest l House wrensnest.org atlantahistorycenter.com/mmh Atlanta, 404-753-7735 Atlanta, 404-249-7015 atlantaparent.com July 2018 Atlanta Parent 11 Locomotive, History and OUT & ABOUT STEAM-Powered fun

Smaller Museums l l Marietta Museum deltamuseum.org of History Atlanta, 404-715-7886 mariettahistory.org l Marietta, 770-794-5710 fernbank.edu l Michael C. Carlos Museum Atlanta, 678-874-7102 carlos.emory.edu l Funk Heritage Center Atlanta, 404-727-4282 reinhardt.edu/funkheritage l Waleska, 770-720-5970 museumofdesign.org l Interactive Atlanta, 404-979-6455 Discover locomotives, history, and STEAM-powered fun at Neighborhood for Kids l Southern Museum of Civil THE SOUTHERN MUSEUM, located in downtown Kennesaw! inkfun.org War and Locomotive History The Southern Museum tells the exciting story of the Great Gainesville, 770-536-1900 southernmuseum.org Locomotive Chase, explores railroad history and technology, l The Jimmy Carter Kennesaw, 770-427-2117 and discusses the Civil War from a local perspective. Presidential Library l Southeastern Railway and Museum Museum Kennesaw • 770-427-2117 jimmycarterlibrary.gov train-museum.org SouthernMuseum.org Atlanta, 404-865-7100 Duluth, 770-476-2013

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Special Interest For renaissance fans, l Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament medievaltimes.com Lawrenceville, 888-935-6878 For tree lovers, l Treetop Quest treetopquest.com Dunwoody, 770-365-0356 Buford, 404-277-6113 For the health detective, l David J. Sencer CDC Museum cdc.gov/museum Atlanta, 404-639-0830 l Bodies: The Exhibition premierexhibitions.com Atlanta, 404-496-4274 iFly For the little firefighter, For thrills, For puppet lovers, l Marietta Fire Museum l iFLY Atlanta ,iflyworld.com l Center for Puppetry Arts, puppet.org Marietta.com/Marietta-fire-museum Atlanta, 678-803-4359 Atlanta, 404-873-3391 Marietta, 770-794-5466 For train lovers, l For little builders, For news junkies, l Southeastern Railway Museum LEGOLAND Discovery Center l CNN Studio Tour train-museum.org atlanta.legolanddiscoverycenter.com tours.cnn.com Duluth, 770-476-2013 Atlanta, 404-848-9252 Atlanta, 404-827-2300

Quirky and Out-of-the-Box Activities Go to atlantaparent.com for 250 Fun Things to do With Kids, including: l Tiny and Secret Doors l Ghost Tours l Scavenger Hunts l Escape Rooms l Atlanta Public Art Tour l Clue Town Books

12 Atlanta Parent July 2018 atlantaparent.com Places to Come Jump With Us Play All Day Swing on a flying trapeze, l Adventure Air Sports adventureairsports.com jump on multiple trampoline Kennesaw, 678-384-2020 areas and tumbling lanes, or challenge friends to Atlanta’s l Andretti Indoor Karting & Games andrettikarting.com most authentic Ninja Warrior Marietta, 678-712-4247 Obstacle Course. Reach new Roswell, 770-992-5688 heights on Atlanta’s only super l Funopolis Family Fun Center trampoline, Mad Maxx. funopolisfamilyfuncenter.com Commerce, 706-335-3866 l Fun Spot America – Atlanta funspotamericaatlanta.com Fayetteville, 407-363-3867 l Glow Galaxy 678-384-2020 glowgalaxy.com AdventureAirSports.com Norcross, 770-927-7672 l Lakepoint Station s p o n s o r e d lakepointstation.com Cartersville, 678-719-0921 l Main Event Entertainment Trampoline Parks l Adventure Air Sports l Jumping World mainevent.com adventureairsports.com jumpingworldusa.com Atlanta, 770-995-0717 Kennesaw, 678-384-2020 Kennesaw, 770-672-7616 Alpharetta, 770-521-9100 l Launch Trampoline Park Suwanee, 770-945-7111 l Get Air getairsports.com launchcumming.com l Malibu Grand Prix Multiple locations Cumming, 678-807-7772 mailbunorcross.com l Rockin’ Jump Norcross, 770-416-7630 l Gravity Indoor Trampoline Park jumpintogravity.com rockinjump.com/buford l Metro Fun Center Snellville, 770-696-2839 Buford, 678-324-9590 metrofuncenter.com l SkyZone Trampoline Park Atlanta, 404-724-8826 l Jump N Joy jump-n-joy.com skyzone.com l Stars and Strikes Douglasville, 678-909-5635 Multiple locations starsandstrikes.com l XDrenaline Multiple locations l Jumpstreet gotjump.com xdrenaline.com Lawrenceville, 678-847-0123 Marietta, 770-604-1367

l Kids Paradise Jump Places kidsparadiseparty.com l BounceU Norcross, 404-445-7786 bounceu.com Kennesaw, 770-919-2226 l Leapin’ Lizards leapinlizardsplay.com l Catch Air Decatur, 404-537-3030 catchairparty.com Multiple locations l MoJoBas Fun Factory mojobasfunfactory.com l FunAThon Douglasville, 770-575-0717 myfunathon.com Lawrenceville, 678-478-7259 l Monkey Joe’s monkeyjoes.com l HippoHop Cumming, 770-887-5678 hippohopp.com Marietta, 770-792-2244 Atlanta, 404-634-4964 Newnan, 770-251-7226 l Jump Jump l Woody’s Jump N Play jump-jump.com woodysjumpnplay.com Peachtree Corners, 770-558-1525 McDonough, 770-914-2973

atlantaparent.com July 2018 Atlanta Parent 13 Rollerskating/Ice Skating l All American Skating Center OUT & ABOUT aaskate.com Stone Mountain, 770-469-9775 l Cascade Skating cascadeskating.com Atlanta, 404-996-0078 l Center Ice Arena centericearena.org Sandy Springs, 404-529-8425 l The Alpharetta Family Skate Center Big Splash Interactive Fountain at Suwanee Town Center coolerathletics.com Alpharetta, 770-649-6600 Places to Splash Outdoors l Hot Wheels Skate Center l Acworth Beach l Riverside Park Splash ‘N’ Play hotwheelsskatecenter.com acworth.com/attractions/Acworth-beach roswellgov.com Woodstock, 770-592-4688 Acworth, 770-917-1234 Roswell, 770-594-6158 l Let’s Roll Skate and Fun Center l Big Splash Interactive Fountain l Robin Lake Beach letsrollskating.com at Suwanee Town Center at Callaway Gardens Cumming, 770-888-5000 suwanee.com/services/parks callawaygardens.com l Marietta Ice Center Suwanee, 770-945-8996 Pine Mountain, 800-852-3810 mariettaicecenter.com l Margaritaville at Lanier Island l Six Flags Whitewater Marietta, 770-509-5067 lanierislands.com/Margaritaville sixflags.com/whitewater l Skate-A-Long USA Buford, 770-945-8787 Marietta, 770-948-9290 skatealongusa.com l Buccaneer Cove at l Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Lilburn, 770-921-0800 Malibu Grand Prix Norcross sixflags.com/overgeorgia/hurricane- l Skate Towne Roller Rink malibunorcross.com harbor skatetowne.com Norcross, 770-416-7630 Austell, 770-739-3400 College Park, 404-768-0095 l Aquatic Center l Swift-Cantrell Park Splash Pad l Sparkles Family Fun Center piedmontpark.org kennesaw-ga.gov sparklesfamilyfuncenters.com Atlanta, 404-875-7275 Kennesaw, 770-422-9714 Multiple locations

14 Atlanta Parent July 2018 atlantaparent.com Travel: City Destinations l Alpine Helen, Georgia l Huntsville, Alabama helenga.org huntsville.org B R Y S O N C I T Y 800-858-8027 800-843-0468 N O R T H C A R O L I N A l Asheville, North Carolina l Macon, Georgia exploreasheville.com maconga.org 828-258-6129 478-743-1074 l Birmingham, Alabama l Nashville, birminghamal.org visitmusiccity.com 800-458-8085 800-657-6910 l Chattanooga, Tennessee l Savannah, Georgia chattanoogafun.com savannah.com 800-322-3344 912-238-1453 l Gatlinburg, Tennessee l Lake Chatuge, Georgia gatlinburg.com golakechatuge.com 800-588-1817 706-896-4966

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Road Trip Attractions Resorts l Anakeesta l Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa anakeesta.com brasstownvalley.com Gatlinburg, 865-221-7167 Young Harris, 800-201-3205 l Great Smoky l Callaway Resort & Gardens Mountain Railroad callawaygardens.com gsmr.com Pine Mountain, 844-512-3826 Bryson City, 800-872-4681 l Gaylord Opryland Resort l Rock City marriott.com seerockcity.com Nashville, 615-889-1000 Chattanooga, 706-820-2531 l Great Wolf Lodge l Tennessee Valley Railroad greatwolf.com/Georgia tvrail.com LaGrange, 844-473-9653 Chattanooga, 423-894-8028 l The King and Prince l Wildwater Rafting Beach & Resort wildwaterrafting.com kingandprince.com 866-319-8870 St. Simon’s Island, 800-342-0212 atlantaparent.com July 2018 Atlanta Parent 15 TOP 10 LISTS CHILDCARE Large Childcare Centers These childcare centers all have multiple l Kindercare Learning Center locations. Find one in your neighborhood kindercare.com by visiting the websites. l Legacy Academy l Bright Horizons legacyacademy.com Independent brighthorizons.com l La Petite Academy l Carrington Academy lapetite.com Childcare Centers l Atlanta First Day School carringtonacademy.com l Primrose Schools a1kids.org l Creme de la Crème primroseschools.com Atlanta, 404-333-0270 cremedelacreme.com l Sheltering Arms Early Education l Barrington Academy l Discovery Point shelteringarmsforkids.com barringtonacademy.com discoverypoint.com l Sunshine House Stockbridge, 770-474-0772 l The Goddard School sunshinehouse.com l Benjamin Preparatory School goddardschool.com l Tutor Time Childcare/ benjaminprep.com l Kids R Kids Learning Centers Atlanta, 770-436-5200 kidsrkidsatlanta.com tutortime.com l The Chastain School thechastainschool.com Atlanta, 404-851-0001 l GEMS Learning Academy gemslearningacademy.com Science, Technology, Engineering, Union City, 770-306-6133 Art & Math promote brain l Kiddie Academy development and critical thinking kiddieacademy.com Multiple locations skills. Our exclusive STEAM Ahead® and Brain WavesSM Curriculums l Kompany Kids support these elementary elements kompanykids.com Atlanta, 770-850-9222 for building strong educational foundations for children ages l Oakgrove Academy 6 weeks – 12 years. oakgroveacademy.org Alpharetta, 678-391-4936 l Peachtree Academy peachtreeacademy.com Multiple locations 22 Premier Locations l St. John Children Center KidsRKidsAtlanta.com stjohnatlanta.org Atlanta, 404-255-1384 s p o n s o r e d

Drop-In Childcare & Babysitters l A Child’s Night Out l Toddler University achildsnightout.com iftoddleruniversity.com Marietta, 770-952-9824 Marietta, 770-299-9901 l Bright Horizons l Zip and Pep Playcare brighthorizons.com zipandpep.com Select locations Johns Creek, 678-691-4059 l Kids & Main Playcare l Care kidsandmain.com care.com Lawrenceville, 770-545-6442 l College Nannies l KidZone + Sitters + Tutors atlantajcc.org collegenanniesandtutors.com Dunwoody, 678-812-3830 l Urban Sitter l Peachtree Road United urbansitter.com Methodist Church prumc.org/drop-in 404-266-2373

16 Atlanta Parent July 2018 atlantaparent.com Gems Learning Academy

Infants to Pre-K l After-School Programs l Summer Camp

Join the GEMS family! Children ages 6 weeks -12 years Extended care 5:30 a.m - 8 p.m. Enrolling now for Free GA PreK 770-306-6133

gemslearningacademy.com l 8850 Highpoint Rd., Union City 30291

atlantaparent.com July 2018 Atlanta Parent 17 TOP 10 LISTS A Studio Dedicated to the Art of Dance

Ballet • Tap • Jazz CLASSES Hip Hop • Piano • Guitar Adult Tap and Ballet Ballroom Mothers Morning Out Dance Ages 2 and older l Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education Adult classes, too centre.atlantaballet.com Multiple locations Dance l Atlanta Dance Central atlantadancecentral.com & Arts Roswell, 770-992-0170 Showcase l Atlanta Dance & Music Academy Chamblee atlantadanceandmusic.com 770-934-5010 Atlanta, 404-877-0005 danceandarts.com l Ballethnic Dance Company ballethnic.org s p o n s o r e d East Point, 404-762-1416 l Chambers Performing Arts l Fleetwood Dance Center l Once Upon A Ballet chambersperformingarts.com fleetwooddance.com onceuponaballetatl.com Multiple locations Alpharetta, 770-442-5229 Marietta, 404-964-0529 l Dance and Arts Showcase l Moving in the Spirit l Sandy Springs School of Dance and Performing Arts danceandarts.com movinginthespirit.org sssdpa.com Atlanta, 770-934-5010 Atlanta, 404-624-5295 Sandy Springs, 770-722-1513

Art Science Sports l All Fired Up l Builder Bunch l A5 Club allfiredupart.com builderbunch.com a5volleyball.com Multiple locations Multiple locations, 855-694-4327 Alpharetta, 770-346-8878 l Callanwolde Fine Arts Center l Brainy Bytes l Atlanta Association callanwolde.org/classes brainy-bytes.com atlantadiving.com Atlanta, 404-872-5338 Alpharetta, 770-757-3641;Woodstock, 770-826-0449 Multiple locations, 770-844-7710 l Farmhouse in the City l Club SciKidz l Atlanta Junior Association farmhouseinthecity.com clubscikidz.com ajracrew.com Roswell, 770-587-3001 Multiple locations, 678-493-5651 Roswell, 770-835-5769 l GAS-ART Gifts l Imagine That! & Future Tech l Atlanta Track Club gas-art.com imaginethatfun.com atlantatrackclub.org Decatur, 404-801-4926 Multiple locations, 770-455-1980 Atlanta, 404-231-9064 l Little House of Art l Robotic Explorers l Atlanta Volleyball Academy thelittlehouseofart.com ryre.com avageorgia.com Chamblee, 470-299-8578 Roswell, 770-772-6622 Suwanee, 404-775-5005 l Main Street School of the Arts l Science Creations l Aussie Kids Golf Academy mainstreetschoolofart.com sciencecreations.com aussiekids.com Tucker, 770-938-7880 Stone Mountain, 678-531-2357 Atlanta, 404-812-6808 l Spruill Center for the Arts l Start Code Johns Creek, 770-814-8440 spruillarts.org startcode.net l The Dojo American Karate Center Atlanta, 770-394-3447 Atlanta, 404-507-2772 teamdojo.com l That Pottery Place l Tech Time Academy Multiple locations potteryplacedecatur.com techtimeacademy.com l Karate Atlanta Decatur, 404-371-4557 Atlanta, 678-485-7941 karateatlanta.com l Treehouse Kid and Craft l e2 Young Engineers Multiple locations treehousekidandcraft.com e2youngengineers.com l Nellya Fencers Atlanta, 470-355-8305 Cumming, 470-465-2575;Suwanee, 678-965-0595 nellyafencers.com l Vinings School of Art l Guru Genie Atlanta, 404-603-3600 viningsschoolofart.com gurugenie.org l Premier Fencing Alliance Smyrna, 678-213-4278 Stone Mountain, 678-359-2176 learntofencega.com Marietta, 404-537-2142

18 Atlanta Parent July 2018 atlantaparent.com Horseback Riding Language l Atlanta Riding Club l Alliance Francaise atlantaridingclub.com

d’Atlanta Canton, 470-281-0881 afatl.com Atlanta, 404-875-1211 l Ellenwood Equestrian Center Roswell, 770-802-5244 ellenwoodequestriancenter.org Ellenwood, 404-317-2670 l Atlanta Institute of Language ailanguage.org l The Equestrian Reserve Atlanta, 404-444-1532 theequestriansreserve.com Alpharetta, 770-205-1230 l Atlanta International Language Institute languageatlanta.com l Language Institute of Atlanta l Georgia Frontiers Atlanta, 404-250-0350 atlantalanguage.com georgiahorsebackriding.org Canton, 678-234-8852 l De Molenwiek: Dutch Language Atlanta, 770-730-0000 & Culture Lessons l Lingual Kids l Go With It Farm demolenwiek.com lingualkids.com gowithitfarm.com Roswell, 404-542-1293 Atlanta, 404-228-3186 Johns Creek, 404-538-5113 l Ecole du Samedi l Planet Mandarin l Linda’s Riding School frenchschoolatlanta.org planetmandarin.org lindasridingschool.com Marietta, 770-634-6228 Atlanta, 470-349-8995 Conyers, 770-922-0184 l Lango Kids Atlanta l Spanish in Atlanta l Little Creek Farm langokidsatlanta.com spanishinatlanta.com littlecreekfarmconservancy.com Atlanta, 678-801-6001 Marietta, 678-517-9715 Decatur, 404-634-3276 l Pony Tail Acres ponytailacres.org Powder Springs, 770-235-9996 l Sterling Equestrian Center Students taking language sterlingequestriancenter.com Marietta, 770-765-5573 classes score significantly higher l Vogt Riding Academy vogtridingacademy.com in math and language arts. Atlanta, 404-321-9506

atlantaparent.com July 2018 Atlanta Parent 19 CLASSES Taking Private Music Music Instruction Up an Octave l Artz for the Harp artzfortheharp.com Taking Private Music Smyrna, 678-902-2789 Instruction Up An Octave. l Community Music Centers Superior music education of Atlanta and music therapy offered cmcatlanta.com in homes, schools and Multiple locations healthcare facilities across l Eclectic Music Atlanta. Piano, Guitar, Voice, eclecticmusicatlanta.com Violin, Drums, Bass, Ukulele, Multiple locations Saxophone and More! l European School of Music euroschoolmusic.org Sandy Springs, 404-255-8382 l Little Treblemakers littletreblemakersatl.com 678-637-7293 Atlanta, 404-717-4766 MetroMusicMakers.com l Metro Music Makers s p o n s o r e d metromusicmakers.com in-home, 678-637-7293 l North Fulton School l The Music Class of Music themusicclass.com northfultonschoolofmusic.com Multiple locations Alpharetta, 770-753-0322 l Music & Arts l School of Rock musicarts.com schoolofrock.com Multiple locations Multiple locations

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Ages Two-Adult Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Hip Hop • Piano • Guitar • Adult Ballet & Tap (404) 542-1293 S  U N  Now you can become one with the music F C Our unique instructional method OPEN HOUSE AUGUST 4 & 5: 10 -4 develops both musical and 770-934-5010 intellectual abilities, memory, www.danceandarts.com attention, focus, critical thinking, Chamblee/Tucker - 2861 Henderson Mill Rd. and helps students reach full $10 OFF academic potential. REGISTRATION FEE Must mention this ad. Expires 10/1/18 Enhance Your Child’s Brain

Private Lessons: Music & Chess (4 years old through adult) Piano  Accordion  Violin  Voice Guitar  Drums  Flute  Chess For more Classes, go to our EuroSchoolMusic.org  404-255-8382 After School Activity Guide SANDY SPRINGS at atlantaparent.com

20 Atlanta Parent July 2018 atlantaparent.com l Atlanta Gymnastics Center l Gwinnett Gymnastics Center atlantagymnasticscenter.com gwinnettgymnasticscenter.com Decatur, 404-687-9911 Lilburn, 770-921-5630 l Atlanta North Star Gymnastics l Gymnastics Academy of Atlanta atlantanorthstars.com gymnasticsacademyofatlanta.com Marietta, 678-560-3547 Kennesaw, 770-975-8337 l Atlanta School of Gymnastics l Gymnastics World of Georgia atlantagymnastics.net gymworldofga.com Tucker, 770-938-1212 Suwanee, 770-751-9019 l Buckhead Gymnastics Center l Peachtree Gymnastics buckheadgymnasticsandcheer.com peachtreegymnastics.com Atlanta, 404-367-4414 Marietta, 770-977-5557 l Chattooga Gymnastics & Dance l The Peach Pit Gymnastics chattoogagym.com peachpitgym.com Marietta, 770-924-2832 Atlanta, 404-697-3697 Brookhaven, 404-242-6211

l Safe Splash Swim Lessons safesplash.com l Dynamo Swim School l Aqua-Tots 6 Multiple locations dynamoswimschool.com Swim Schools l Sharkies Swim & Scuba Multiple locations aqua-tots.com Dunwoody Oakhurst sharkiesswimandscubaacademy.com l British Swim School l Apex Swimming Smyrna, 678-827-2822 britishswimschool.com apexswimming.com Multiple Locations l Swim Atlanta Atlanta, 678-882-5333 swimatlanta.com l Goldfish Swim School l The Swim Multiple locations goldfishswimschool.com Revolution Johns Creek, 770-637-0707 l Swimmerman Swim School theswimrevolution.com Sandy Springs, 770-766-0237 swimmerman.com Atlanta, 404-354-1180 Atlanta, 678-515-3793 Jonesboro, 770-210-0136

atlantaparent.com July 2018 Atlanta Parent 21 CLASSES Performing Arts l Act3 Productions Step Into Your Spotlight act3productions.org Sandy Springs, 770-241-1905 Musical Theater, Acting, l The Actor’s Scene Dance, Performance Troupe, theactorsscene.com Homeschool groups & Private Multiple locations lessons for ages 2 and up! l Professional teachers in a alliancetheatre.org nurturing and loving environment. Atlanta, 404-733-4650 l Atlanta Acting Arts atlantaactingarts.com Atlanta, 404-948-2111 l Atlanta Children’s Theater atlantachildrenstheatre.com Brookhaven Atlanta, 404-550-1600 Dunwoody Kennesaw l Atlanta Workshop Players (and a new location for fall) atlantaworkshopplayers.com 404-964-0529 Alpharetta, 770-998-8111 MusicalTheaterCenterAtl.com l Drama Kids International

dramakids.com/Decatur-tucker-ga s p o n s o r e d Atlanta, 404-313-0302 l Forefront Arts l Musical Theatre Center l Young Actors Ensemble forefrontarts.com musicaltheatercenteratl.com youngactorsensemble.org Multiple locations Marietta, 404-964-0529 Atlanta, 678-467-7552

Weekly Coding Classes for ages 8-18. Make games, apps, and create Taking Private Music with technology! Instruction Up Classes include Python and Java, Unity 3D An Octave Game Design, and Coding Classes Minecraft coding. and Camps In-home music lessons and music therapy services.

Piano • Guitar • Voice • Violin • Drums At Start Code, we focus on the creativity and wonder of Bass • Ukulele • Saxophone and More! technology while giving students the skills and direction to create tomorrow.

www.metromusicmakers.com [email protected] • 678-637-7293

22 Atlanta Parent July 2018 atlantaparent.com TOP 10 LISTS A Place Where Faith and Intellect Grow as One EDUCATION Largest Secular Private Schools Private schools with an enrollment of more than 600 students.

l Atlanta l Peachtree Academy International School peachtreeacademy.com aischool.org Conyers, 770-860-8900 Atlanta, 404-841-3840 l Saint Francis Schools l saintfrancisschools.com gallowayschool.org Milton, 678-339-9989 Atlanta, 404-252-8389 Roswell, 770-641-8257 l The l Trinity School lovett.org trinityatl.org Founded in 1976, Mount Paran Christian School Atlanta, 404-262-3032 Atlanta, 404-231-8100 is Cobb county’s exemplary covenantal Christian l l The Walker School PreK3-12th grade college-preparatory school. paceacademy.org thewalkerschool.org Experience STEAM, rigorous academics, and small Atlanta, 404-262-1345 Marietta, 770-427-2689 classes during a Weekly Wednesday tour. l l paideiaschool.org woodward.edu Atlanta, 404-377-3491 College Park, 404-765-4000 Johns Creek, 404-765-4490 770-578-0182 MtParanSchool.com/experience

s p o n s o r e d Where Wonder Leads Largest Faith-Based Private Schools Private schools with an enrollment of more than 900 students. l Blessed Trinity Catholic High School btcatholic.org Roswell, 678-277-9083 l Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy elcaonline.org McDonough, 770-957-2927 l Greater Atlanta Christian School greateratlantachristian.org The Walker School is the only Pre-K – 12 Norcross, 770-243-2000 independent school in North Atlanta that provides l Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School students with a tailored education based on talents, hies.org interests, and academic goals. Wonder guides the Atlanta, 404-255-4026 educational experience at Walker. l Marist School marist.com Atlanta, 770-457-7201 770-427-2689 l Mount Paran Christian School TheWalkerSchool.org mtparanschool.com Kennesaw, 770-578-0182

s p o n s o r e d l Mount Vernon Presbyterian School mountvernonschool.org Atlanta, 404-252-3448 l St. Pius X Catholic High School spx.org Private school students generally Atlanta, 404-636-3023 l perform higher than their public wesleyanschool.org school counterparts on standardized Peachtree Corners, 770-448-7640 l The Westminster Schools achievement tests. Westminster.net Atlanta, 404-355-8673 atlantaparent.com July 2018 Atlanta Parent 23 Noteworthy Schools EDUCATION l Atlanta Girls’ School atlantagirlsschool.org Oldest Private Excellence in Academics Atlanta, 404-845-0900 Schools l The Children’s School l Woodward Academy, 1900 tcsatl.org woodward.edu Atlanta, 404-873-6985 l Marist School, 1901 l The Davis Academy marist.com davisacademy.org l Berean Christian Atlanta, 770-671-0085 Junior Academy, 1904 l High Meadows School bcjaschool.org highmeadows.org Roswell, 770-993-2940 l The Lovett School, 1926 lovett.org l Holy Spirit Preparatory School holyspiritprep.org l Christ the King School, Atlanta, 678-761-7992 1937 christking.org l Killian Hill Christian School khcs.org l Atlanta Speech School, Lilburn, 770-921-3224 1938 Marist School is an independent Catholic school l atlantaspeechschool.org for boys and girls in grades 7-12. Marist’s mission McGinnis Woods Country Day School mcginniswoods.org l St. Thomas More School, to form the whole person in the image of Christ Alpharetta, 770-664-7764 1950 is advanced through communal pursuit of l stmga.org excellence in academic, religious, extracurricular, Mt. Bethel Christian Academy mtbethelchristian.org l The Howard School, 1950 leadership, and service programs. Marietta, 770-971-0245 howardschool.org l Pinecrest Academy l The Westminster Schools, pinecrestacademy.org 1951 770-457-7201 Cumming, 770-888-4477 Westminster.net Marist.com l The Waldorf School of Atlanta l Trinity School, 1951 waldorfatlanta.org trinityatl.org Decatur, 404-377-1315 s p o n s o r e d

STEM/STEAM Schools Create Your Own Path Woodward Academy offers robust STEM programs at all levels. For younger students, makerspaces foster creativity and experimentation. In higher grades, opportunities proliferate and include unique experiences like our l Atlanta Academy Independent Scientific Research atlantaacademy.com program – pairing students with Roswell, 678-461-6102 university researchers. l Atlanta International School aischool.org Atlanta, 404-841-3840 l Fulton Science Academy fultonscienceacademy.org 404-765-4001 Alpharetta, 678-366-2555 Woodward.edu l Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science s p o n s o r e d and Technology gsmst.org Lawrenceville, 678-518-6700 l Marietta Center for Advanced l St. Martin’s Episcopal School l Kennesaw Charter Science and Math Academy Academics stmartinschool.org kennesawcharter.com Marietta-city.org/mcaa Atlanta, 404-237-4260 Kennesaw, 678-290-9628 Marietta, 770-420-0822 l Woodward Academy l The Walker School l Mount Vernon Presbyterian School woodward.edu thewalkerschool.org mountvernonschool.org College Park, 470-765-4000 Marietta, 770-427-2689 Atlanta, 404-252-3448 Johns Creek, 470-765-4490

24 Atlanta Parent July 2018 atlantaparent.com Now accepting applications in select grades! Inspiring Early Learners thewalkerschool.org through 12th grade Why Pinecrest Academy For Your PreK3-High School Student?

Gender-specific classes allow Opportunity for participation in a for focused learning and Class of 2018 (69 students) received variety of extracurricular activities, Small class sizes allow for personal less distractions. nearly $6 Million in scholarships. including GHSA athletics. attention (no more than 20 per class in Lower School).

Schedule a tour online or email Connie Fazio: [email protected] 770-888-4477 | www.pinecrestacademy.org Located one mile from The Collection just north of Alpharetta. atlantaparent.com July 2018 Atlanta Parent 25 EDUCATION Empowering Children Through Play-based Preschools Learning and Creative Exploration The cornerstone of Ahava Early Learning Center is love (ahava) – a love of children, Judaism and learning. The Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum encourages children to wonder, ask questions, and to make connections with the world around them.

l Ahava Early Learning ahavalearning.org 404-900-9411 Atlanta, 404-900-9411 AhavaLearning.org l Benjamin Preparatory School benjaminprep.com s p o n s o r e d Atlanta, 770-436-5200 l Canterbury School l Little Sunshine Playhouse & Preschool l Peachtree Park Prep canterburyschoolga.com littlesunshine.com peachtreeparkprep.com Atlanta, 404-522-5659 Alpharetta, 888-858-8070 Alpharetta, 770-667-8854 l Haygood Preschool l MJCCA Preschools Johns Creek, 770-497-6680 haygoodwcm.org atlantajcc.org l Weinberg Early Atlanta, 404-872-5806 The Weinstein School Learning Center l Kiddie Academy Dunwoody, 678-812-3833 the-temple.org/jewishpreschool kiddieacademy.com The Sunshine School Atlanta, 404-872-8668 Multiple locations, 800-554-3343 Marietta, 678-812-3720

What to Look For When Choosing a PRESCHOOL

After you’ve researched and narrowed your preschool choices, it’s time to visit. Here’s what to pay attention to:

n Look for a warm interaction n Find out how parents and between the teacher and the kids. teachers communicate. n Make sure the classroom has n Learn about the school’s different activity areas for reading, policies on illness and discipline. art, naps, books and toys. n Consider whether the n Check the preschool’s daily preschool is convenient to your routine and pacing. home and/or office.

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EDUCATION Education that Inspires Discovery Carlisle Montessori School Montessori of Buckhead implements an environment that inspires Schools independence, creativity, personal Infant/Toddler/Primary responsibility and a love for l Carlisle Montessori School of Buckhead learning. Each child is provided a (18 mos.-6 yrs.) optimum foundation in the most carlislemontessori.com important first six years of life. Atlanta, 404-949-0053 l Cresco Montessori (6 wks.-6 yrs.) crescomontessori.com Multiple locations, 770-992-8031 Atlanta l Johns Creek Montessori School 404-949-0053 of Georgia (8 wks.-6 yrs.) CarlisleMontessori.com jcmsog.org Johns Creek, 770-814-8001 s p o n s o r e d l Maylan International Academy (20 mos.-6 yrs.) l Smyrna Montessori School l Tallulah Montessori maylanacademy.org (18 mos-6 yrs.) (3-6 yrs.) Atlanta, 404-448-1818 smyrnams.org tallulahmontessori.com l Meadows Montessori (6 wks.-6 yrs.) Smyrna, 404-530-9081 Atlanta, 404-788-7680 meadowsmontessori.com l The Suzuki School (3 mos.-6 yrs.) l Tree of Life Montessori Marietta, 770-218-6347 suzukischool.com (2.5-6 yrs.) l Montessori School of Dunwoody (2.5 yrs.-6 yrs.) Buckhead, 404-869-1042 treeoflifemontessori.com montessorischoolofdunwoody.com Northside, 404-351-0012 Atlanta, 770-458-9955 Dunwoody, 770-804-1444 , 404-233-2128

Montessori schools may also include elementary through high school programs. l Arbor Montessori School (18 mos.-14 yrs.) l Counterpane Montessori (3 yrs.-12th grade) l Montessori Academy arbormontessori.org counterpane.org at Sharon Springs Decatur, 404-321-9304 Fayetteville, 770-461-2304 (6 wks.-18 yrs.) l Atlanta Montessori International School l The Duluth Montessori School montessoriacademysharonsprings.com (8 wks.-15 yrs.) (14 mos.-15 yrs.) Cumming, 770-205-6277 amischool.com duluthmontessori.com l Montessori at Vickery Atlanta, 404-325-6777 Duluth, 770-476-9307 (18 mos.-9 yrs.) montessorivickery.com Cumming, 770-777-9131 l Montessori School at Emory Curiosity Sparks Mastery (15 mos.-14 yrs.) montessorischoolofdecatur.com , the Southeast’s oldest Decatur, 404-634-5777 Montessori school, offers students l Northwoods Montessori 18 months-Middle School an engaged, (12 mos.-12 yrs.) hands-on, project-based learning northwoodsmontessori.org experience. Recognized by AMI and Atlanta, 770-457-7261 accredited by SAIS/SACS, Springmont l Springmont School graduates attend Atlanta’s premier high (18 mos.-8th grade) schools. Limited seats available for 2018-19. springmont.com Atlanta, 404-252-3910 l Village Montessori School (18 mos.-15 yrs.) vmschool.com 404-252-3910 Roswell, 770-552-0834 Springmont.com

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28 Atlanta Parent July 2018 atlantaparent.com Dream. Think. Do. Arbor Montessori inspires curiosity, encourages discovery and fosters a lifelong love of learning.

Experience the Montessori difference. Contact us to set up a personalized tour. www.arbormontessori.org • 404-321-9304 Serving students 18 months to 14 years at two Decatur campuses

atlantaparent.com July 2018 Atlanta Parent 29 EDUCATION Unlock a Love of Learning Dyslexic students are bright, creative Learning Differences and possess immense potential Schools that specialize in providing that too often goes unrealized. Swift education to students with language School serves grades 1–8 with an and auditory challengess. educational approach designed to l Atlanta Speech School enhance the unique strengths of atlantaspeechschool.org dyslexic learners and address the Atlanta, 404-233-5332 specific challenges they face. l The Bedford School thebedfordschool.org Fairburn, 770-774-8001 l Brookwood Christian School brookwoodchristian.com Acworth, 678-401-5855 Roswell • 678-205-4988 l Cumberland Academy of Georgia theswiftschool.org cumberlandacademy.org Atlanta, 404-835-9000 s p o n s o r e d l The Cottage School l Mill Springs Academy cottageschool.org millsprings.org Roswell, 770-640-8037 Alpharetta, 770-360-1336 l GRACEPOINT School l The Schenck School gracepointschool.org schenck.org 1 in 5 children in the U.S. have Marietta, 678-709-6634 Atlanta, 404-252-2591 learning and attention issues l The Howard School l Swift School such as dyslexia and ADHD. howardschool.org theswiftschool.org Atlanta, 404-377-7436 Roswell, 678-205-4988

Language Schools Schools with full and partial-immersion programs. l Atlanta International School aischool.org Atlanta, 404-841-3840 l Atlanta Trilingual Academy atlantatrilingualacademy.com Smyrna, 404-647-4995 l The GLOBE Academy Charter School theglobeacademy.org Atlanta, 404-464-7040 l International Charter Academy of Georgia internationalcharteracademy.org Peachtree Corners, 770-604-0007 l International Academy of Smyrna iasmyrna.org Smyrna, 678-370-0980 l International Charter l Omni International School School of Atlanta omnischoolatl.com icsatlanta.org Atlanta, 404-865-1463 Alpharetta, 470-222-7535 l The Spanish Academy Roswell, 470-222-7420 thespanishacademy.com l Little Linguists Multiple locations, 770-751-3646 International Preschool l Tabula Rasa Academy littlelinguistspreschool.com trlanguages.com Decatur, 404-370-3828 Lawrenceville, 678-985-8080 East Point, 404-768-2111 Sandy Springs, 404-847-0829

30 Atlanta Parent July 2018 atlantaparent.com Special Needs Schools Schools that provide education to students with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. l Alexsander Academy l The Ellis School alexsanderacademy.org ellisschoolatlanta.org Alpharetta, 770-777-0475 Decatur, 678-973-0483 l Center Academy l The Hirsch Academy centeracademy.com hirschacademy.org Smyrna, 770-333-1616 Decatur, 404-378-9706 l The Cloverleaf School l The Joseph Sams School cloverleafschool.org josephsamsschool.org Decatur, 404-474-3904 Fayetteville, 770-461-5894 l The Community School l The Lionheart School thecommunityschool.net thelionheartschool.com Decatur, 404-308-8548 Alpharetta, 770-772-4555 l The Elaine Clark Center l Porter Academy elaineclarkcenter.org porteracademy.org Chamblee, 770-458-3251 Roswell, 770-594-1313

n Since 1968 YOUR n Grades 4-12 CHILD’S n ADHD & LD LINK n SACS Accredited 770-333-1616 TO THE 3499 South Cobb Drive Smyrna Scholarships Available FUTURE CenterAcademy.com

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650-A Mt. Vernon Hwy NE • Atlanta 30328 TO BE LISTED CALL: cumberlandacademy.org • 404-835-9000 770-454-7599 AN EXCEPTIONAL SCHOOL FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS atlantaparent.com July 2018 Atlanta Parent 31 Give Your Child EDUCATION a Critical Advantage Tutoring l C2 Education l In-Home Tutors c2educate.com inhometutors.com Multiple locations, 610-222-6463 770-645-8750 l Eye Level Learning Centers l Kumon myeyelevel.com kumon.com Multiple locations, 888-835-1212 Multiple locations, 800-222-6284 l Greene Apple l Learning RX Riverdale, 470-891-8044 learningrx.com l Huntington Learning Center Atlanta, 404-252-7246 huntintonhelps.com Alpharetta, 770-475-3276 Multiple locations l The Math Doctor Learning Center mathdoctor123.com Eye Level Learning Centers offer In home, 770-757-1468 individualized math and English programs l Mathnasium that enhance students’ critical thinking mathnasium.com and problem-solving skills while building Multiple locations, 404-800-6499 confidence and self-directed learning habits. l Sylvan Learning sylvanlearning.com Multiple Locations Atlanta, 404-448-2427 MyEyeLevel.com

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Largest Public School Districts l Gwinnett County Public Schools l Forsyth County Schools 180,000 students 47,800 students 678-301-6000, gwinnett.k12.ga.us 770-887-2461, forsyth.k12.ga.us 80 elementary, 29 middle, 21 high schools, 9 other education facilities. 21 elementary, 10 middle, 5 high schools and 1 l Cobb County School District 6-12 virtual school (open to out-of-county students). 112,000 students l Cherokee County School District 770-426-3300, cobbk12.org 42,200 students 67 elementary, 25 middle, 16 high schools, 1 special education center, 770-479-1871, cherokeek12.net 1 adult education center, 2 virtual academies, 1 performance learning 24 elementary, 7 middle, 6 high schools, 3 alternative centers, center, 1 international welcome center, and 1 independent charter 3 preschool centers. school. l Henry County Schools l DeKalb County School System 42,000 students 102,000 students 770-957-6601, henry.k12.ga.us 678-676-1200, dekalbschoolsga.org 26 elementary, 2 conversation charter elementary schools, 137 schools. School choice options are available in nearly 11 middle, 10 high schools, 1 alternative school, 1 charter college 50 schools to include theme, magnet, IB, charter, and and career academy, 1 6-12 online school (Impact Academy). Montessori options. l Paulding County School District l Fulton County Schools 29,130 students 96,000 students 770-443-8000, Paulding.k12.ga.us 470-254-3600, fultonschools.org 19 elementary, 9 middle, 5 high schools, 1 virtual academy, 59 elementary (with Pre-K programs), 19 middle, 17 high schools 1 alternative learning center. (2 with open campuses), 10 charter schools. l Clayton County Public Schools 54,600 students 770-473-2700, clayton.k12.ga.us 37 primary/elementary, 14 middle, 11 high schools, 4 educational programs, 1 alternative education center, 3 psychological education centers, 1 multi-purpose education center. l 51,927 students 404-802-3500, atlantapublicschools.us 92 learning sites and programs, 45 elementary, 11 middle, 12 high schools, 5 alternative schools, 17 charter schools. 32 Atlanta Parent July 2018 atlantaparent.com TOP 10 LISTS

HEALTH Pediatric Burn and Wound Treatment Hospitals At WellStar Cobb Hospital l Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta choa.org WellStar Cobb Hospital Multiple locations recently opened its l DeKalb Medical Center expanded Burn, Wound dekalbmedical.org & Hyperbaric Center. The Decatur, 404-501-1000 outpatient facility also l Emory Eastside Medical Center treats children with severe emoryeastside.com burns or wounds. Snellville, 770-979-0200 l Emory Healthcare emoryhealthcare.org Multiple locations l Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital Atlanta, 678-843-7001 770-956-STAR (7827) l wellstar.org gradyhealth.org Multiple locations s p o n s o r e d l gwinnettmedicalcenter.org l Northside Hospital l Piedmont Healthcare l WellStar Health System Duluth, 678-312-6800 northside.com piedmont.org wellstar.org Lawrenceville, 678-312-1000 Multiple locations Multiple locations Multiple locations

Single Locations Pediatricians l Atlanta Children’s Clinical Center atlchildrens.com Multiple Locations Atlanta, 404-261-2666 l Princeton Lakes Pediatrics l Kennesaw Pediatrics princetonlakespeds.com kennesawpediatrics.com Atlanta, 404-629-1880 Kennesaw, 770-429-1005 Kennesaw, 678-483-6880 l Kenneth Akey l Dunwoody Pediatrics kennethakeymd.com dunwoodypediatrics.com Newnan, 770-683-3020 Alpharetta, 770-664-9299 Dunwoody, 770-394-2358 l Piedmont Pediatrics piedmontpediatrics.org l Gwinnett Pediatrics Atlanta, 404-351-6662 & Adolescent Medicine gwinnettpeds.com l Sandy Springs Pediatrics Four locations, 770-995-0823 sspediatrics.com Sandy Springs, 404-252-4611 l Intown Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine l Dare2Care intownpediatrics.com dare2carepediatrics.com Atlanta and Brookhaven, 404-446-4726 Alpharetta, 770-615-7000 l Monroe Pediatrics l The Kids Specialists monroepediatrics.net thekidsspecialists.com Loganville, 770-466-1871 Stockbridge, 678-289-8184 Monroe, 770-207-7916 l WellStar Pediatric Network l Lilburn Pediatrics l Northside Pediatrics wellstar.org lilburnpediatrics.com northsidepediatrics.com Multiple locations Lilburn, 770-381-0307 Sandy Springs, 404-256-2688 l Children’s Medical Group l Trinity Medical & Dental Pediatric Centers Woodstock, 770-928-0016 cmg-pc.com trinity4kids.com l West Atlanta Pediatrics Three locations Fayetteville, 470-278-2300 westatlantapediatrics.com l Kaiser Permanente l We Care Pediatrics Dallas, 770-505-3162 kaiserpermanente.org wecarepediatric.com Lithia Springs, 770-739-9292 Multiple locations East Point, 404-766-3337 atlantaparent.com July 2018 Atlanta Parent 33 Orthodontics HEALTH l Bloom Orthodontics Creating Smiles bloomortho.com Pediatric Dentists Three locations, 770-680-2335 l Brookhaven Children’s Dentistry One Child at a Time l brookhavenchildrensdentistry.com Brookhaven Orthodontics brookhavenorthodontics.net Atlanta, 404-719-4300 Dr. Judy Christianson Brookhaven and Johns Creek, 404-343-0677 l Children’s Dental & Orthodontic with Brookhaven l Chamblee Orthodontics Care of North Atlanta Children’s chamblee-orthodontics.com dochealey.com Atlanta, 678-554-3143 Alpharetta, 770-993-9395 Dentistry provides comprehensive care l Decatur Orthodontics l Children’s Dental Village for children, teens mydecaturorthodontist.com childrensdv.com Decatur, 678-207-5040 Roswell, 678-352-8108 and young adults in a state-of-the-art facility. l Depew Orthodontics l Dentistry For Children Dr. Christianson has depewsmiles.com dentistry4children.com Acworth and Kennesaw, 770-422-3939 Multiple locations, 678-813-1909 been practicing in the Atlanta area for more l Eisenstein Orthodontics l Crabapple Pediatric Dentistry than 16 years. eisensteinorthodontics.com & Orthodontics Lithia Springs, 770-739-1111; crabappleortho.com Woodstock, 770-928-9227 Alpharetta, 770-664-1999 l Kaplan Orthodontics l Happy Children Pediatric jkaplanortho.com Dentistry Dunwoody, 770-458-5561 pediatricdentistatlantaga.com l Quest Orthodontics Atlanta, 770-541-9131 404-719-4300 questorthodontics.com l Michael J. Leach, DDS BrookhavenChildrensDentistry.com Atlanta, 470-440-7330 thekidstoothdoc.com l Suwanee Orthodontics Alpharetta, 770-521-8855 s p o n s o r e d suwaneeorthodontics.com l Pediatric Dentistry l Schwartz Dentistry for l Vital Smiles Georgia Suwanee, 678-482-9434 of Johns Creek Children & Young Adults vitalsmilesga.com l West Paces Ferry Orthodontics pdjohnscreek.com schwartzkidsdentistry.com Norcross, 770-248-9059 westpacesferryortho.com Johns Creek, 678-822-9818 Smyrna, 770-436-0802 Atlanta, 404-262-2212

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For more information, please call 770-956-STAR (7827). wellstar.org atlantaparent.com July 2018 Atlanta Parent 35 Medical Specialists l Atlanta Allergy & Asthma HEALTH atlantaallergy.com Therapists Multiple locations, 770-953-3331 l Art It Out l Atlanta Children’s ENT artitout.com ai4ent.com Atlanta, 770-989-1300 Atlanta, 404-257-1589 Marietta, 770-726-9589 l Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates l Building Blocks Pediatrics atlantagastro.com buildingblockspediatric.com Multiple locations Atlanta, 770-321-6705 l Center for Allergy and Asthma of Georgia l Children’s Special Services caageorgia.com childrens-services.com Multiple locations, 404-994-3574 Atlanta, 770-394-9791 l Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Orthopaedics l Children’s Therapy Works choa.org childrenstherapyworks.com Multiple locations, 404-255-1933 Cumming and Roswell, 770-754- l Children’s Specialty Services at Emory 0085 emoryhealthcare.org l The George Center for Music Atlanta, 404-778-7777 Therapy l Children’s Cardiovascular Medicine thegeorgecenter.com childrenscvm.com Multiple locations Marietta and Suwanee, 404-943-0289 l Kid’s Creek Therapy l Georgia Association for kidscreektherapy.com l Developmental Pediatric Specialists Play Therapy Inc. Suwanee, 770-888-5221 dpsatlanta.org gapt.org Atlanta, 404-303-7247 Tucker, 770-491-7423 l Marcus Autism Center marcus.org l The Hand & Upper Extremity Center of Georgia l Inneractions Therapy Atlanta, 404-785-9400 handcenterga.com Services Multiple locations, 404-255-0226 myinneractions.com l Speech 4 Kids Johns Creek, 770-680-4732 speech4kids.org l Pediatric Orthopaedic Associates Marietta, 770-726-9624 Duluth, 678-333-8784 mypedsortho.com Multiple locations, 404-321-9900 Children’s SPECIAL SERVICES, LLC. A Comprehensive Therapy Not feeling silly? Service for Children from Toddler to Teens Let our digestive experts help relieve your little ones’ tummy troubles so they can get back to being kids.

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36 Atlanta Parent July 2018 atlantaparent.com Excellent Women’s Healthcare OB/GYNs l Atlanta Women’s OB/GYN for all Ages awog.org Atlanta, 404-352-3616 Emory Clinic’s Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics provides l Atlanta Women’s Specialists awsphysicians.com excellent women’s healthcare for Alpharetta, 770-667-7440 all stages of life, from adolescence Atlanta, 404-252-5196 to obstetrics, to menopause and l Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists beyond. More than 40 providers cherokeewomenshealth.com maintain the highest quality of care Canton and Woodstock, 770-720-7733 for all patients. l Emory Clinic emoryhealthcare.org/gyn Multiple locations, 404-778-3401 l Longstreet Clinic longstreetclinic.com Multiple locations, 770-718-1122 404-778-3401 l North Atlanta OB/GYN EmoryHealthcare.org/gyn naobgyn.com Multiple locations s p o n s o r e d l Northside/Northpoint OB/GYN l Piedmont OB/GYN nsnpobgyn.com piedmont-obgyn.com Multiple locations, 404-255-3633 Atlanta, 404-352-1235 l OB/GYN of Atlanta l WellStar OB/GYN obgynofatlanta.com wellstar.org Multiple locations, 404-252-1137 Multiple locations

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Best Party Places: Ages 6-10 l Brainy Bytes l Tiny Towne - Drive Safely brainy-bytes.com tinytowne.com Alpharetta, 770-757-3641 Norcross, 470-545-7227 Woodstock, 770-826-0449 l Treetop Quest l Chattahoochee Nature Center treetopquest.com chattnaturecenter.org Dunwoody, 770-365-0356 Roswell, 770-992-2055 Gwinnett, 404-277-6113 l Circus Camp l Vinings School of Art circuscamp.org viningsschoolofart.com Decatur, 404-370-0001 Smyrna, 678-213-4278 l Lakepoint Station l Young Chefs Academy lakepointstation.com youngchefsacademy.com Cartersville, 678-719-0921 Multiple locations l Stars and Strikes l Zoo Atlanta starsandstrikes.com zooatlanta.org Multiple locations Atlanta, 404-624-9453 Lakepoint Station

38 Atlanta Parent July 2018 atlantaparent.com fUN-O-RAMA Best Party Places: Tweens l Adventure Air Sports PARTIES adventureairsports.com Kennesaw, 678-384-2020 l Glow Galaxy glowgalaxy.com Norcross, 770-927-7672 l Hard Rock Café Full Service hardrock.com Themed Parties Atlanta, 404-688-7625 Inflatables & Party Rentals • Face Painting l iFLY Atlanta Creative Balloon Art • Characters & Mascots iflyworld.com Puppets, Magic & MORE! Atlanta, 678-803-4359 770-572-1737 l Laser Voyage Café www.funoramaparties.com laservoyage.com Duluth, 678-514-3430 l Main Event Entertainment A Birthday Concert mainevent.com Multiple locations for Your Child l Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park rockinjump.com Buford, 678-324-9590 l SS Airsoft ssairsoft.com Sugar Hill, 678-714-6001 l Top Golf topgolf.com Atlanta, 404-475-4000 678-708-2321 l Wildfire Paintball wildfirepaintball.com www.jasonsmusicparty.com Multiple locations, 770-982-8180

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l Superica Mexican Restaurants superica.com l Bone Garden Cantina Buckhead, 678-705-1235 bonegardencantina.com Krog Street, 678-791-1310 Atlanta, 404-418-9072 l Taqueria del Sol l Cans Taqueria taqueriadelsol.com canstaqueria.com Multiple locations Milton, 770-663-0908 l Tomatillos l Chuy’s tomatillosatl.com chuys.com Atlanta, 404-622-9448 Multiple locations l Uncle Julio’s l El Rey Del Taco unclejulios.com elreydeltacoatl.com Atlanta, 404-350-6767 Doraville, 770-986-0032 Sandy Springs, 678-736-8260 l Red Pepper Taqueria l Verde Taqueria eatredpepper.com verdetacos.com Multiple locations Multiple locations

40 Atlanta Parent July 2018 atlantaparent.com Donuts l Bon Glaze l Paradise Donuts bonglaze.com Dallas, 770-966-8977 Atlanta, 470-428-2569 l Revolution Donuts Brookhaven, 678-691-4534 revolutiondonuts.com l Da Vinci’s Donuts Atlanta and Decatur, 470-428-2023 davincisdonuts.com l Sarah Donuts Multiple locations sarahdonuts.com l Doughnut Dollies Multiple locations mydoughnutdollies.com l Sublime Doughnuts Marietta, 404-365-5437 sublimedoughnuts.com l Duck Donuts GA Tech, 404-897-1801 duckdonuts.com North Druid Hills, 404-315-6899 Multiple locations, 404-600-5699 l Tip Top Donuts l Dutch Monkey Doughnuts Marietta, 678-540-2601 dutchmonkeydoughnuts.com Cumming, 404-482-3650

l Butter and Cream Ice Cream butterandcream.com Multiple locations l The Frosty Caboose frostycaboose.com Chamblee, 770-451-4556 l Frosty Frog Creamery & Cafe frostyfrogcreamery.com Canton, 770-704-9333 l Frozen Cow Creamery frozenbluecow.com Kennesaw, 678-324-7459 Woodstock, 770-675-9169 l Jake’s Ice Cream jakesicecream.com Atlanta, 678-705-7945 l Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams jenis.com Multiple locations l Morellis Ice Cream morellisicecream.com Atlanta, 404-622-0210 Dunwoody, 770-454-2207 l Queen of Cream queenofcream.com Atlanta, 404-331-0807 l Sweetreats Ice Cream and Coffee House sweetreatsga.com Marietta, 770-528-9090 l Vintage Frozen Custard tastevintage.com Atlanta, 678-515-3053 atlantaparent.com July 2018 Atlanta Parent 41 TOP 10 LISTS SHOPPING & SERVICES Kid Bookstores & Toys l Blabla Kids blablakids.com Atlanta, 404-220-8443 l Kazoo Toys kazootoysatlanta.com l Rhen’s Nest Toy Shop Atlanta, 404-500-1027 rhensnesttoyshop.com l Kings Toy Store Glenwood Park, 404-500-6260 kingstoystore.com Ponce City Market, 404-883-3306 Canton and Woodstock, 770-345-0001 l Shenanigans Toys l Learning Express Toys shentoys.com learningexpress.com Peachtree City, 678-364-0814 Multiple locations l The Story Shop l The Listening Tree visitthestoryshop.com listeningtreebooks.com Monroe, 678-635-8801 Decatur, 404-488-5428 l Treehouse Kid and Craft l Little Shop of Stories treehousekidandcraft.com littleshopofstories.com Athens, 706-850-8226 Decatur, 404-373-6300 Decatur, 470-355-8305

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