Pregnancy & Baby RESOURCE GUIDE for Southeast Michigan

Directories: birthing centers, prenantal classes, doulas, lactation consultants, photographers, baby stores, play groups and child care MetroParent.com

Table of Contents 3 BIRTHING CENTERS 5 PRENATAL CLASSES 10 DOULAS 13 LACTATION CONSULTANTS 16 PHOTOGRAPHERS 18 BABY STORES 20 PLAY GROUPS 25 CHILD CARE

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Baby’s almost here! Southeast Michigan health care providers focus on making your little one’s arrival safe, comfortable and low-stress. Explore options like spacious homelike suites, midwives and hydrotherapy tubs that create non-hospital-like settings. Many also have a neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU, and couplet care, where mom and newborn have the same nurse. Some even offer gourmet postnatal meals and spa-like perks so baby and mom can get the best care available.

ANN ARBOR/YPSILANTI COMMERCE 313-916-0397 meal, postpartum suites, secure henryford.com/womenshealth nursery and electronic system. St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Harris Birthing Center at DMC Its 12 private labor/delivery rooms Family Birth Center Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital offer free phone, TV and Wi-Fi; GARDEN CITY 5301 McAuley Drive, Ypsilanti 1 William Carls Drive, 20 private postpartum rooms. Plus 734-712-0331 • stjoeshealth.org Commerce • 248-937-5220 NICU, in-house 24/7 OB physi- Garden City Hospital A dozen modern labor/delivery/ hvsh.org/harrisbirthingcenter cians, certified nurse midwives. Family Birthing Center recovery rooms host 4,000 births Offers 22 private rooms. Lactation 6245 Inkster Road, Garden City a year. OB triage, surgical facilities, consultants; 24/7 obstetrician, St. John Hospital and Medical 734-458-3300 • gch.org NICU, nurse-midwives, lactation pediatrician. Tours available. Center Birthing Center Special-care nursery, sofa sleepers consultants, prenatal education. 22101 Moross Road, Detroit for guests; board-certified physi- DEARBORN 313-343-4000 cians, midwives, nurses. Multilin- University of Michigan Von stjohnprovidence.org/obstetrics gual staff/physicians. Halal/special Voigtlander Women’s Hospital Beaumont Hospital – Dearborn Certified nurse midwives, 31 suites dietary meals. Tours; customized 1540 E. Hospital Drive, (formerly Oakwood Hospital) and 27 private postpartum/high- “After Discharge CarePlan.” Floor 9, Ann Arbor 18101 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn risk rooms. 855-58WOMAN (589-6626) 313-593-7500 • oakwood.org GROSSE POINTE uofmhealth.org/birthcenter Hotel-style room service in spa- The Birthing Center Hutzel Delivers 4,500 babies per year. cious suites; level 3 NICU. Couplet Women’s Hospital Beaumont Hospital – Grosse OB-GYNs, family physicians, care, newborn security system, 3990 John R St., Detroit Pointe Shery L. and David B. certified nurse midwives. Has 50 online baby photo gallery. 800-DMC-2500 • hutzel.org Cotton, M.D., Family Birth Center private rooms, newborn ICU. DMC affiliate. Intensive care unit, 468 Cadieux Road, Grosse Pointe DETROIT 24 private labor/delivery rooms 313-473-1000 • beaumont.edu CLINTON TOWNSHIP with in-room showers, four C-sec- Baby-Friendly certified. Has 12 DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital tion suites, 42 postpartum rooms. private suites, dedicated natu- Henry Ford Macomb 6071 W. Outer Drive, Detroit ral-birth suite, spa-like bathrooms, Hospital Birthing Center 313-966-3246 • sinaigrace.org FARMINGTON HILLS hydrotherapy tubs, birthing balls. 15855 19 Mile Road, Clinton Sees 2,000 births every year. Has Township • 586-263-2410 24/7 neonatologist, couplet care, Beaumont Hospital – Farmington LIVONIA henryfordmacomb.com/baby comfortable birthing suites, 20- Hills New Beginnings Maternity Hydrotherapy/Jacuzzi tubs, rock- bed NICU, nursery security sys- Center (formerly Botsford Hospital) Miracle of Life Birthing Center ing chairs, mini fridges, large pic- tem. Free infant massage classes. 28050 Grand River Ave., at St. Mary Mercy Livonia ture windows and room service in Farmington Hills 36475 Five Mile Road, Livonia 17 private rooms. Certified nurse Henry Ford Hospital 248-888-2500 • botsford.org 734-655-1100 • stmarymercy.org midwife, special care nursery. Birthing Center Childbirth classes, free tours, room Private suites, couplet care, tours, 2799 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit service/post-delivery gourmet childbirth education, baby basics.

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MOUNT CLEMENS 248-652-5000 • crittenton.com Spacious, private suites with ac- McLaren Macomb commodations for visitors, a state- Family Birthing Center of-the-art infant security system, 1000 Harrington Blvd., Mount expertly trained obstetricians and Clemens • 586-493-8298 new-mom support. mclaren.org/deliveringdaily Private suites for labor, delivery ROYAL OAK and postpartum in one spot; 15- bed special-care nursery. Beaumont Hospital – Royal Oak TROY Jacuzzi tubs/private showers, in- Danialle and Peter Karmanos, Jr. dividual lighting/climate controls. NOVI Birth Center Beaumont Hospital – Troy Couplet care, online baby photo 3601 W. 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak Family Birth Center gallery, in-room refrigerators, en- Providence Park Hospital’s 248-898-5000 • beaumont.edu 44201 Dequindre Road, Troy tertainment centers, sleeper sofas. Women’s and Infant Health Center Has 20 private labor/delivery 248-964-5000 • beaumont.edu 47601 Grand River Ave., Novi suites; 50-bed NICU. Hydro- Private suites have the latest tech WEST BLOOMFIELD 248-465-4100 therapy tubs, aromatherapy, and amenities. NICU, dedicated stjohnprovidence.org/obstetrics well-rounded menu and full natural birth suite, comprehensive Henry Ford West Bloomfield Offers 27 private rooms, spe- post-natal care/support. post-natal care and support. Hospital Birthing Center cial-care nursery, women’s health 6777 W. Maple Road, units, pediatrics. Immediate SOUTHFIELD WARREN West Bloomfield skin-to-skin contact, couplet care. 248-325-1000 In-hospital photography studio. Providence Hospital St. John Providence Health henryfordwestbloomfield.com New Life Center Macomb-Oakland Hospital Has 15 private labor rooms with PONTIAC 16001 W. Nine Mile Road, Birthing Center hydrotherapy tubs and special Southfield • 248-849-3000 11800 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren sinks for first bath. Special-care St. Joseph Mercy Oakland stjohnprovidence.org/obstetrics 586-573-5000 • stjohnprovi- nursery, certified nurse-midwife Labor & Delivery Has 10 standard and two high-risk dence.org/obstetrics options, in-room treatments from 44405 Woodward Ave., Pontiac delivery suites. Couplet care, vari- Eight private birthing suites host Vita wellness center. 248-858-3525 • stjoeshealth.org ous pain control options, 15 NICU 110 births per month. Broad Level 3 NICU; advanced care for beds, alternative birthing. visiting hours, 52 obstetricians and WYANDOTTE premature, low birth-weight and family physicians on staff, on-site critically ill infants. Private sin- TRENTON neonatologist. Tours available as Henry Ford Wyandotte gle-room care, “mommy meals,” part of prenatal education class. Hospital Birthing Center skin-to-skin contact immediately Birthing Center at Beaumont 2333 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte after delivery, lactation specialists. Hospital – Trenton (formerly WAYNE 734-246-6023 Oakwood Hospital) henryfordwyandotte.com ROCHESTER 5450 Fort St., Trenton Birthing Center at Beaumont Suites equipped with hydrothera- 734-671-3950 • oakwood.org Hospital – Wayne (formerly py tubs, private showers, rocking The Birthplace at Crittenton Homey delivery rooms, couplet Oakwood Hospital) chairs, large TVs and sleeper sofa. Hospital Medical Center care, neonatal support services, 33155 Annapolis St., Wayne Specially trained staff, advanced 1101 W. University Drive, education, lactation center, online 734-467-4266 • oakwood.org tech available. Couplet care. Rochester baby photo gallery. Spacious, fully private suites, plus

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Lamaze or HypnoBirthing? Breast-feeding or formula? There’s so much to learn and consider before your little one arrives, and fortunately, you’ll find plenty of resources in southeast Michigan to help you on your way. Our guide to prenatal classes includes everything from childbirth education to breast-feeding primers and even help with baby-care basics like diapering, sleep patterns and bathing. We’ll also point you in the direction of classes just for dads and fitness programs to help you feel great after your bundle of joy makes his or her debut.

BREAST-FEEDING Beaumont Hospital – Dearborn Beaumont Hospital – Wayne Crittenton Hospital (formerly Oakwood Hospital) (formerly Oakwood Hospital) Medical Center Baby Basics 18101 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn 33155 Annapolis St., Wayne 1101 W. University 25 Jackson Industrial Drive, 313-593-7694 • oakwood.org 734-467-4266 • oakwood.org Drive, Rochester Suite 500, Ann Arbor Taught by certified lactation Offers in-depth information on 248-652-5269 • crittenton.com 734-834-7801 • babybasics.me consultant. Covers proper latch, breast-feeding techniques. 4:30- A registered nurse/certified Breast-feeding classes with hand- pumping, breast milk storage. 7:30 p.m. one Saturday/month. lactation consultant teaches. outs/brochures. $45/group, Times vary. $25/mom, free/dad. $25/couple. Learn about positioning and latch, $55/private in-home. pumping, more. Three hours. Beaumont Hospital – Farmington Beautiful Beginnings Dates, times vary. $30. Beaumont Health System Hills (formerly Botsford Hospital) Birth Services Beaumont Hospital – Grosse 28050 Grand River Ave., Optimal Wellness Center, 3302 DMC Huron Valley Sinai Hospital Pointe, 468 Cadieux Road Farmington Hills Crooks Road, Royal Oak 1 William Carls Drive, Commerce Beaumont Hospital – Troy, 44210 248-888-2500 • botsford.org 248-556-6361 248-937-3619 • hvsh.org Dequindre Road Breast-feeding educator/certified michigandoula.com One-time class available Tuesday Beaumont Medical Center, Sterling lactation consultant covers bene- Breast-feeding basics, dad’s role, evenings; offers strategies for Heights, 44250 Dequindre Road fits, positions, pumping, storage, more. Offered throughout year. comfort and success, including Beaumont Medical Center, West more. 6:30-9:30 p.m. select $35/mom. returning to work. $25/mom and Bloomfield, 6900 Orchard Mondays. $35. support person. Lake Road Center for the Childbearing PNC Center, 755 W. Big Beaver Beaumont Hospital – Trenton Year, LLC DMC Hutzel Women’s Hospital Road, Troy (formerly Oakwood Hospital) 722 Brooks St., Ann Arbor 3980 John R St., Detroit 800-633-7377 5450 Fort St., Trenton 734-663-1523 • center4cby.com 888-DMC-2500 • hutzel.org classes.beaumont.edu 734-671-3950 • oakwood.org Info on getting started, learning Led by a certified lactation con- Learn how to get started, the Discusses latching, positioning, about hunger cues, more. 9:30 sultant. Covers getting started, nutritional value of breast milk, pumping and more. 1-3 p.m. a.m.-12:30 p.m. select Saturdays. returning to work, pumping/ more. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays Saturdays. $25/couple. $55/couple. storage, more. 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. Satur- one Thursday/month. Register. days. $35/couple. $15/couple.

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Henry Ford Macomb Hospital Lamaze Family Center Ann Arbor St. Mary Mercy, Marian Beaumont Health System 15855 19 Mile Road, 2855 Boardwalk Drive, Women’s Center Childbirth Education Clinton Township Ann Arbor • 734-973-1014 36475 Five Mile Road, Beaumont Hospital – Grosse 586-263-2410, 800-532-2411 lamazefamilycenter.org Livonia • 734-655-1100 Pointe, 468 Cadieux Road henryfordmacomb.com Three-hour class. Breast-feeding stmarymercy.org/marianwomen- Beaumont Hospital – Troy, 44210 Lactation consultant teaches basics, nutrition, latching, scenterprograms Dequindre Road about latch, milk supply, pumping, more. Typically Thursdays and Expectant parents get breast-feed- Beaumont Medical Center, more. 7-9 p.m. one Monday per Saturdays. $55. ing lessons from certified lactation Macomb Township, 15979 Hall month. $20. consultants from benefits to Road, Macomb Mom and Baby Shop techniques. 4-6 p.m. Thursdays. Beaumont Medical Center, Henry Ford West Bloomfield 43000 W. Nine Mile Road, $25/couple. West Bloomfield, 6900 Orchard Hospital Suite 303, Novi Lake Road 6777 W. Maple Road, 313-444-2229 University of Michigan Health PNC Center, 755 W. Big Beaver West Bloomfield momandbabyshop.com System, Briarwood Center Road, Troy 800-746-9473 • henryford.com Focus on breast-feeding advan- for Women, Children and 800-633-7377 Three-hour class focused on tages, techniques, nipple care, Young Adults classes.beaumont.edu breast-feeding techniques and diet considerations, more. 10 400 E. Eisenhower Parkway, Learn to recognize and cope with challenges. Take at least four a.m.-noon one Saturday/month. Building 2, Suite B, Ann Arbor the physical and emotional chang- weeks prior to due date; second $30/couple. 734-232-2600 • uofmhealth.org es. Incorporates Lamaze. Taught class recommended after delivery. Families meet with a lactation by registered nurse childbirth ed- $25/couple. St. Joseph Mercy, Ellen Thompson consultant for a 1.5-hour class ucators. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays Women’s Health Center on breast-feeding basics, good (two consecutive, or weeknights Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital 5301 McAuley Drive, positioning, pumps and more. in four consecutive). $95/couple. 2333 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte Ann Arbor • 734-712-5800 Call for time, dates. $20. 734-246-9601 stjoesannarbor.org Beaumont Health henryfordwyandotte.com Focuses on the first two weeks CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION AND System HypnoBirthing – Taught by a lactation consultant. of breast-feeding, plus returning PREPARATION The Mongan Method Covers proper latch, myths about to work, pumping, weaning and Beaumont Medical Center, Sterling breast-feeding, more. 6-9 p.m. more. Times vary. $35/class, Baby Basics Heights, 44250 Dequindre Road one Monday/month. $30/pair. free/partner. Northeast Ann Arbor PNC Center, 755 W. Big Beaver 734-834-7801 • babybasics.me Road, Troy Learn about signs of labor, 800-633-7377 comfort measures, pain man- classes.beaumont.edu agement, what to expect after Learn tips for a safe, satisfying delivery, more. Private and group birth through guided imagery, lessons; two couples needed for special breathing, more. Five group class. Group class $180/ weeks. $220/couple. four weeks, $150/one-two-day condensed evening class, $240/private.

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Beaumont Health System Relaxation, controlled breathing, Drive, Commerce concierge.com Natural Birth Workshop role of the birth partner, stages of 248-937-3619 • hvsh.org The in-home “crash course” PNC Center, 755 W. Big Beaver labor. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sat- Birth Awareness covers what to provides busy parents-to-be with Road, Troy • 800-633-7377 urday and 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. expect, medical interventions everything they need to know. classes.beaumont.edu Sunday, one weekend/month. such as epidurals, more. Mon- $150/couple. Practice positioning, breathing for $65/couple. day-Thursday evenings plus labor/birth, comfort measures, Saturday; weekly for four weeks. Henry Ford Health System more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday Beautiful Beginnings $65/series. Corporate Offices or in three weeknight sessions. Birth Services 1 Ford Place, Detroit $120/couple. Optimal Wellness Center, 3302 DMC Hutzel Women’s Hospital 313-916-1643 • henryford.com Crooks Road, Royal Oak 3980 John R St., Detroit Two-week series on stages of Beaumont Hospital – Dearborn 248-556-6361 888-DMC-2500 • hutzel.org labor and delivery, relaxation and (formerly Oakwood Hospital) michigandoula.com Classes are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. breathing, postpartum issues. 9 18101 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn Private, in-home birth classes cov- one Saturday/month with hour a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, monthly 313-593-7694 • oakwood.org er everything moms-to-be need to lunch break. Labor, comfort tech- (check ahead). $65. Learn about stages of labor, use know. By appointment. $120. niques, labor coach info, more. of medications, C-sections, more. $50/family. Henry Ford Macomb Hospital One-day 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Satur- Birthing By Calm 15855 19 Mile Road, Clinton day; four-day 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. Mount Clemens, Royal Oak, Embracing Childbirth Education Township • 800-532-2411 $65/series. Sterling Heights, Utica & Postpartum Services by henryfordmacomb.com 248-506-8971 Karen Schroeder Covers labor/delivery, labor-cop- Beaumont Hospital – Farmington birthingbycalm.com Ferndale ing techniques and more. Take as Hills (formerly Botsford Hospital) HypnoBirthing focusing on 248-398-8525, 248-765-1712 a one-day course or a three-week 28050 Grand River Ave., breathing, visualizing, more; plus embracingbirth.com series. Call for dates/times. $65. Farmington Hills nutrition, fourth trimester. Five Private, one-on-one classes begin 248-888-2500 • botsford.org two-and-a-half-hour classes. at weeks 28-30 and teach the Henry Ford West Topics include stages of labor, Private available. $325/session basics and beyond. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bloomfield Hospital managing discomfort and more. (includes materials). or 1-3 p.m. Sundays. $130/six 6777 W. Maple Road, 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays or Wednes- weeks (includes book, handouts). West Bloomfield days. $75/series. Crittenton Hospital 800-746-9473 • henryford.com Medical Center Garden City Hospital Three-week series, 6-9 p.m. Helps Beaumont Hospital – Trenton 1101 W. University 6255 Inkster Road, women and partners understand (formerly Oakwood Hospital) Drive, Rochester Garden City pregnancy and birthing. One-day 5450 Fort St., Trenton 248-652-5269 • crittenton.com 734-458-4330 • gch.org version 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Satur- 734-671-3950 • oakwood.org Four-week series covers Preps moms and coaches. Breath- days; schedule three to four weeks Two-day class. Breathing, medica- end-of-pregnancy comfort, ing, relaxation, massage, pain prior to due date. $65. tion, a birthing center tour, more. knowing when labor begins, what management, labor stages. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday and to bring to the hospital, medical 9 a.m.-3 p.m. one Saturday/ Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday; typically options, more. Take two to three month. $50/couple. 2333 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte once per month. $65/couple. months before birth. $85/series, 734-246-9601 $75/online. Golden Touch Baby Concierge henryfordwyandotte.com Beaumont Hospital – Wayne 1221 Bowers St., Suite 1752, Great Expectations is an all-day (formerly Oakwood Hospital) DMC Huron Valley Sinai Hospital Birmingham • 248-952-8320 class, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., held sev- 33155 Annapolis St., Wayne 1 William Carls goldentouchbaby eral Saturdays per month. 734-467-4266 • oakwood.org

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An intro is on Monday and ation, breathing and visualization St. Joseph Mercy, Ellen Thompson includes a dinner that lets parents to ease pain and prep women and Women’s Health Center mingle. $65. their partners for birth. Five two- 5301 McAuley Drive, and-a-half-hour classes. Times Ann Arbor • 734-712-5800 Lamaze Family Center Ann Arbor vary. $325. stjoesannarbor.org 2855 Boardwalk Drive, Boot Camp for New Dads is Ann Arbor • 734-973-1014 St. John Hospital & taught by a father; offers info on lamazefamilycenter.org Medical Center parenting, baby care, becoming Four-week, two-week and one- 22101 Moross Road, Detroit a family, more. 9 a.m.-noon day formats at a variety of days 866-501-3627 some Saturdays. $30. and times ($190); “Newborn stjohnprovidence.org Know-How” one Thursday eve- Three-week session runs 6:30-9 INFANT CARE ning per month ($55). p.m. Tuesdays; one-day 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. Helps prepare Beaumont Health System Life Blooms Birth for labor, birth, bonding and Beaumont Hospital – Grosse Services Livonia breast-feeding. $75. Pointe, 468 Cadieux Road 248-302-5339 • lifebloomsbirth- Beaumont Hospital – Troy, services.weebly.com St. Mary Mercy, Marian 44210 Dequindre Road Natural childbirth classes, at an Women’s Center Beaumont Medical Center, in-home classroom, meet weekly 36475 Five Mile Road, Livonia Sterling Heights, 44250 for five weeks. $150/session 734-655-1100 Dequindre Road (mom, support person). Private stmarymercy.org/marianwomen- Beaumont Medical Center, classes available. scenterprograms West Bloomfield, 6900 Taught by labor and delivery Orchard Lake Road Nature’s Playhouse nurses. Focuses on stages of labor, PNC Center, 755 W. Big 318 W. Nine Mile Road, anesthesia and medications, sup- Beaver Road, Troy Ferndale • 248-955-3219 port. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Call 800-633-7377 naturesplayhouse.com for pricing. classes.beaumont.edu Five 2 1/2-hour classes cover One-session Baby Care & HypnoBirthing – The Mongan DADS ONLY Safety covers first six weeks of Method, using relaxation, breath- life. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, ing, visualization and natural Beaumont Health System Wednesdays, select Mondays. instincts. 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays. Beaumont Hospital – Troy, 44210 $35/couple. $275; $50 deposit. Dequindre Road PNC Center, 755 W. Big Beaver Beaumont Hospital – Dearborn Peaceful Birthing Road, Troy • 800-633-7377 (formerly Oakwood Hospital ) 226 Walnut Blvd., Rochester classes.beaumont.edu 18101 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn 248-429-9070 One-session class taught by a 313-593-7694 • oakwood.org yourpeacefulbirthing.com registered nurse and experienced Class (9 a.m.-noon some Satur- HypnoBirthing combines relax- dad. $35/dad. days and 6:30-9:30 p.m. some Wednesdays) on basics, newborn senses, sleep patterns, feeding cues. $30/couple.

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Beaumont Hospital – Trenton Infant care, safety, signs of illness, 586-506-6730 POST-PREGNANCY FITNESS (formerly Oakwood Hospital) more. 4-7 p.m. some Thursdays. earthsideprenatalyoga.com 5450 Fort St., Trenton $35/couple. Prep your body, mind and spirit. Fit4Mom Ann Arbor 734-671-3950 • oakwood.org $90/six-week session. Mom/baby Briarwood Mall, County Farm Three-hour class on the first three University of Michigan Health class also available. Park, Lamaze Family Center Ann months. 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays. System, Canton Health Center Arbor, Washtenaw Community $30/couple. 1051 N. Canton Center MaMaTone Class Series College, more Road, Canton Macomb, Oakland, annarbor.fit4mom.com DMC Hutzel Women’s Hospital 734-844-5400 • uofmhealth.org Wayne counties “Stroller Strides,” “Stroller Barre,” 3980 John R Road, Detroit Baby Care Basics offers a head- 248-821-2569 “Body Back” and “Run Club.” 888-DMC-2500 • hutzel.org to-toe look at newborn care. mamatoneusa.com Prices/times vary. Baby sleep patterns, infant safety, 6-8 p.m. one evening per month. Ten-class series by BirthTLC LLC bathing, immunizations, more. $15/parent. instructor Gloria Cunningham. Marlene McGrath Yoga 6-8 p.m. once every other month. Uses dance, visualization, yoga At Inward Bound Yoga, 1420 Hill $20/family. University of Michigan Health and sound. $25/one class, $100/ St., Ann Arbor System, East Ann Arbor Health five, $180/full. marlenemcgrathyoga.com Henry Ford West and Geriatrics Center Postnatal yoga (with baby). 11 Bloomfield Hospital 4260 Plymouth Road, Yoga Focus Ann Arbor a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 6777 W. Maple Road, Ann Arbor Eastover Professional Center, 1527 $15/class, $65/five. West Bloomfield 734-647-5715 • uofmhealth.org Eastover Place, Suite 5, Ann Arbor 800-746-9473 • henryford.com Baby Care Basics covers bathing, 734-668-7730 Northville Yoga Center Offerings for moms and partners diapering and more. 10 a.m.-noon yogafocusannarbor.com 410 E. Main St., Northville alternates between infant-care third Saturdays. Take at beginning Prenatal yoga poses to help with 248-449-YOGA fair and classes. 6-8:30 p.m. on of third trimester. $15/parent. comfort, balance and prep for northvilleyogacenter.com Wednesdays; check ahead. $25. birth. $18/drop-in. Mom-baby yoga class open to 6 PRENATAL EXERCISE weeks-active crawlers. $14/walk- St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Yoga Moms in; $130/10 classes. 5301 McAuley Drive, Ypsilanti Aqua Moms Beverly Hills Club, 31555 South- 734-712-5800 At Beverly Hills Club, 31555 field Road, Beverly Hills The Little Gym stjoesannarbor.org Southfield Road, Beverly Hills SOLA Life & Fitness, 1555 E. 4301 Orchard Lake Road, West Basic newborn care in the first two 800-633-7377 South Blvd., Rochester Hills Bloomfield • 248-851-1500 weeks. 7:30-9:30 p.m. various classes.beaumont.edu 800-633-7377 thelittlegym.com/westbloom- dates. $35/couple. A 12-week water aerobics class classes.beaumont.edu fieldmi for pregnant women. By Beau- Six-week series that may help Classes for 4 months-plus like St. Mary Mercy, Marian mont. 7:30-8:20 p.m. Tuesdays reduce back pain, swelling and mom-and-me gymnastics. $80/ Women’s Center and Thursdays. $115/person. fatigue. By Beaumont. 7-7:50 month, $40/annual fee. 36475 Five Mile Road, Livonia p.m. Thursdays and 10-10:50 a.m. 734-655-1100 Earthside Prenatal Yoga Saturdays. $70/person. stmarymercy.org/marianwomen- Various locations scenterprograms

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Doulas

Many women opt to add a doula to their birth plan. Doulas offer non-medical support to the mama before, during and after childbirth. “Doula” comes from ancient Greek and means “a woman who serves.” These experts provide non-biased information, physical and emotional support to the mom. Many obtain their certification through Doulas of North America (DONA) or the Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA). Meet a few here.

Able Bellies Doula Care Beautiful Beginnings Doula birth education services featuring care experience. Student midwife. Sirène-Rose Lipschutz Services, Stacy Thompson, CLD MaMaTone classes and Birth Placenta encapsulation, belly Oakland, Washtenaw, Macomb, Oakland, Partner Bootcamp. casting, child care, more. Wayne counties Washtenaw, Wayne counties 307-920-1030 • ablebellies.com 248-556-6361 Bright Horizons Doula Delighted to Doula $750/birth doula, $20/hour (plus michigandoula.com Nicole Fobare Prinscilla Moore, CPD $10/day over 25 miles) $900-$2,000/doula packages, Macomb, Oakland, Wayne Oakland, Macomb counties DONA-trained birth doula and $200/placenta encapsulation counties • 586-215-6748 248-445-0126 CAPPA-trained postpartum doula. (included in some packages) brighthorizonsdoula.com delightedtodoula.com Plus adoption doula care, birth tub CAPPA-certified. Prenatal and Contact for rates Call for pricing rental, childbirth education classes. labor massages, belly casting, edu- Certified birth and postpartum CAPPA-certified birth doula, cation, placenta encapsulation. doula. Social worker; specializes in postpartum/lactation educator. Ashleigh Cornell, LMT postpartum depression. Four-plus years experience. Washtenaw County Birth & More Wellness 734-560-2938 Kristin Lacy Cara Genisio Dory Jolin annarbordoulas.com Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne Washtenaw County One hour from Pontiac $600/birth doula, counties • 248-739-0565 734-478-7154 248-390-9293 • douladory.com $20/hour postpartum birthandmorewellness.com annarbordoulas.com $1,000/birth doula Birth and postpartum doula, $1,000/birth doula, $800/birth doula Professional doula, mom of three, pre-/postnatal massage therapist; $25/hour postpartum DONA-certified birth doula of reiki master, counselor; trained placenta encapsulation. Over 16 years in the field; assists seven years. Helps develop a in HypnoBirthing. in birth, postpartum. Also a moni- birth plan, offers hands-on labor Ask the Doula, LLC trice, midwife with experience in and emotional support; provides Dream a Little Dream Doula Bonnie Miller RN, BSN special needs. Classes, teas, baths. referrals as needed. Jen Henderson Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw One-hour radius of Clarkston and Wayne counties BirthTLC LLC Deep Waters & Postpartum 248-895-0499 313-538-7222 • askdoula.com Gloria Cunningham, DEM Services, Courtney Blackwell dreamalittledreamdoula. $800/start package Macomb, Oakland, Oakland, north Wayne counties weebly.com Birth education classes; doula, mo- Wayne counties 248-396-3755 $900-$930/birth doula nitrice, private duty labor support 248-821-2569 • birthtlc.com 43twodoula.weebly.com This DONA-trained birth doula nurse specializing in vaginal birth $1,000/doula package, $1,500/ $600/birth doula, $20-$35/hour and mom of four has experience after C-sections. monitrice, $150-$290/classes postpartum in both home and hospital births. Offers doula, monitrice and child- Has over 14 years of newborn

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Life Blooms Birth Services Elizabeth Satterley LCCE, CD Carmen Malcolm Washtenaw County 30-mile radius of Livonia 734-646-0223 248-302-5339 • lifebloomsbirth- annarbordoulas.com services.weebly.com $800/birth doula $700/birth doula, DONA- and Lamaze-certified, $30/hour postpartum Satterley has worked in the birth Certified birth/postpartum doula, world nine years. childbirth educator, breast-feeding counselor, placenta encapsulator, Embracing Birth Childbirth & birth photographer, mom of two. Postpartum Services Karen Schroeder Michigan Placenta Encapsulators Oakland, parts of Macomb, Southeast Michigan, beyond Wayne counties 248-812-9459 • michiganplacen- 248-398-8525, 248-765-1712 $175-plus/placenta encapsulation Jodi Graves, AAHCC taencapsulators.com embracingbirth.com Placenta encapsulation; trained Washtenaw, Oakland counties $175-plus/encapsulation $20/hour postpartum apprentice midwife and childbirth 734-834-6751 Helps match you with an encapsu- DONA trained postpartum doula educator since 2012. annarbordoulas.com lator in your area. with multiples experience; lacta- $650-$1,200/birth doula tion consultant, childbirth educa- Heartsong Doula Services Birth doula since 1999. Master’s Mitten Made Doulas tor, infant massage instructor. Diana Jo Thornton in naturopathy; teaches Bradley Gina Hodgson, Margaret 60-mile radius of Commerce Method of Natural Childbirth. Rodeghier, Adrienne Walker Erin Barnes Doula Services 989-858-0748 50-mile radius of Utica Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, heartsongdoulaservices.com Jodie Hughes 248-702-5217 Washtenaw counties $400-$1,000/birth doula, Washtenaw County mittenmadedoulas.com 248-840-3269 $25/hour postpartum, 734-576-3746 $800/birth doula, $1,400/dual erinbarnesdoulaservices.com $200/placenta encapsulation annarbordoulas.com doula, $225/encapsulation $1,000/birth doula; $25-$30/ DONA-trained doula with five $100/consultation, $20/hour (10 Helps with birthing, visual birth hour postpartum (minimum six years of experience. Placenta en- hour total minimum) plan, education and more. day hours/week or night), $150- capsulation, too. Part of Southeast Postpartum doula, childbirth edu- $200/placenta encapsulation Michigan Doulas. cator, Ann Arbor native. Mother Bloom Six years of experience in prenatal, Anna Fernandez, CPM, MH birth and postpartum. Part of Hello Baby Birth Services Julie Morrison Ann Arbor, Detroit, more Southeast Michigan Doulas. Nicole Lennox Washtenaw County 734-395-5868 Oakland, Genesee, 734-417-0500 motherbloom.com Guided Passage, LLC Lapeer counties • 248-535-7142 annarbordoulas.com $850/birth doula (two prenatal Laurel Miller hellobabybirth.com Call for prices visits, on-call, one postpartum) 30 miles of Ferndale $550-$1,200/birth doula, costs Postpartum doula. Also offers Part of Tree Town Doulas, this cer- 248-812-9459 vary/placenta encapsulation photography services. tified professional midwife, master guidedpassage.com Birth services, massage therapy herbalist and doula provides and placenta encapsulation. homebirth services.

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Pathway Partner and birth doula Ariana Riegel. Sweet Dreams Birth Services Tomorrow’s Happiness Birth Jasmin Cromwell, NC, CPD, CYI Works with two photographers. Missy Kacy Services, Kristina Murray Macomb and Oakland counties 248-464-1639 Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne, 586-201-0781 Sacred Rose Birthing Services – sweetdreamsbirthservices.com Livingston counties pathwaypartner.com Cynthia Jackson $800/birth doula, $150-$200/ 248-790-0419 $25/hour postpartum Wayne, Macomb, Oakland, placenta encapsulation $800-plus/birth doula Has more than 11 years experi- Washtenaw counties This birth doula is a CAPPA mem- Offers birth assistance, placenta ence as a postpartum doula. Helps 313-971-7324 ber and mom of four. encapsulation, birth tub rentals. with relaxation, meditation. sacredrosebirthingservices.com $700/birth doula The After Baby Lady Wadada Massage & Doula Pregnancy Arts, Deb Rhizal DONA doula since 2005. Trained Jill Reiter Services, Jahmanna Selassie Washtenaw County childbirth educator. Experience Macomb, Oakland, Wayne coun- Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, 734-604-1841 with medicated, non-medicated, ties • 586-604-1446 Washtenaw counties pregnancyarts.com multiples and VBAC births. theafterbabylady.com wadadamassagedoula.com $175/classes, call for doula $200/three hours day, $300/over- $1,000/birth services, Birth/postpartum doula services Support for Growing Families, night (10 p.m.-6 a.m.) $65-$85/massage plus classes. DONA-certified; LLC, Catherine Fischer, MA, CPD CAPPA and DONA-certified post- Apprenticing certified professional doula since 2003. Wellness coach, Washtenaw County; other coun- partum doula. Has four kids. midwife; with two other doulas as level-three reiki practitioner. ties with travel fee part of Southeast Michigan Dou- 734-395-5244 The Mother’s Helper Doula las. Pre-/postpartum massage. Sacred Roots Services, LLC supportforgrowingfamilies.com Martha Baum Ann Arbor, Milan, Saline, Ypsilanti $850/birth doula, $25/hour Washtenaw, Wayne, Monroe Woven in Love Maternity areas • 734-288-7784 postpartum (three hours/ counties • 734-347-2560 Services, LLC, Eileen Denomme sacredrootsservices.com day minimum) themothershelperdoula.com Macomb, Oakland, Wayne, Contact for rates This DONA-certified doula, who $950/birth services St. Clair, Lapeer counties Includes Katy Gladwin, a birth/ holds an education master’s de- DONA- and labor-certified. Has 586-337-0393 postpartum doula and educator, gree, also offers parenting classes. 17-plus years of experience be- michiganmidwife.com Affiliated with Tree Town Doulas. fore, during and after birth. Call for rates More than 24 years experience. Certified professional midwife, monitrice.

12 MetroParent.com Lactation Consultants

Breast-feeding is very natural, but for some moms something natural can be so hard. Learning the correct latch and hold takes time, patience and practice. Luckily, there are professionals trained to make this an easy and comfortable experience. And since every baby is not the same, these pros know how to help new and veteran mommies –­­­ whether by phone or in person. For one-on-one care, arrange an appointment with a consultant, independent and/or hospital-based. Many are International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC), too.

ALLEN PARK Offers in-home support and group Kathy Malone, RN, IBCLC Prenatal classes, programs, private classes at Indigo Forest in Ann Ann Arbor, Brighton areas appointments. All consultants are Mary Lynn Harrison, RN, IBCLC Arbor ($30/start). 810-229-3328 IBCLC. 313-928-8253 Offers home visits on weekends Rates/hours at request IHA Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti and evenings. The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Nursing instructor does private IHA Associates in Gynecology & Arbor – Barbara Robertson, MA, instruction on breast-feeding, at Obstetrics – Arbor Park: 4936 W. Lamaze Family Center IBCLC, RLC location or in-home. Clark Road, Suite 101, Ypsilanti, 2855 Boardwalk Drive, 726 Brooks St., Ann Arbor 734-434-6200 Ann Arbor • 734-973-1014 734-975-6534 • bfcaa.com ANN ARBOR/YPSILANTI IHA Child Health – Ann Arbor: lamazefamilycenter.org Noon-4 p.m. Monday-Wednes- 3100 E. Eisenhower Parkway, $55/three-hour class, Thursdays, day, Friday-Saturday; home visits Amy Slotten, RN, IBCLC, RLC Suite 100, Ann Arbor, Saturdays (dates vary) by appointment Ann Arbor, in-home visits to 734-971-9344 Deborah Busick, IBCLC, MS, RD, $125/initial in-office Washtenaw/nearby counties ihacares.com runs in-house support groups and With 17 years experience, Rob- 734-945-4765 Contact for availability, rates pre-baby classes. ertson is a pro offering support Rates/hours at request Staff includes Kelly Strickler, CPNP, groups, pre- and post-natal Has both private practice and IBCLC, and PaoLin Chi, MD, Marilee Woodworth, BS, IBCLC education, more. hospital experience. CLC, in Ann Arbor; Sherrill Black, Ann Arbor, exclusively meets IBCLC, LPN OB/triage specialist in-home; Macomb, Oakland, University of Michigan Barb Martinez, RN, IBCLC and Marissa DaSilva, CPNP, Washtenaw, Wayne, Livingston Medical Center 734-645-1351 in Ypsilanti. counties • 734-995-3155 Breastfeeding Clinic Rates/hours at request Rates/hours at request Briarwood Center for Women, Offers Medela pumps to rent or Indigo Forest – Beth Private in-home consultations. Children and Young Adults buy. Will travel to you on eve- Barbeau, BS Also at Joseph Mercy Hospital. 400 E. Eisenhower Parkway, nings, weekends. 4121 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor Building No. 2, Suite B, Ann Arbor 734-994-8010 St. Joseph Mercy 734-232-2600 Breastfeeding Guidance – theindigoforest.com Breastfeeding Clinic uofmhealth.org/our-locations/ Keleigh Lee, MS, IBCLC 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Tues- 5301 McAuley Drive, Ypsilanti briarwood-wcya 9258 Abbey Lane, Ypsilanti day, Thursday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 734-712-6357 • stjoesannarbor. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Tuesday; 734-218-0348 Wednesday, Friday-Saturday org/breastfeeding-services 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday www.bfguidance.com $30/consultations (30 minutes) 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Satur- Rates at request $100/in-person, $35-$75/fol- Barbeau and team offer consults, day, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; daily Lisa Hammer, MD, IBCLC (direc- low-up (in-person or phone) classes, pump rentals, a nursing inpatient/phone tor) and other lactation consul- café and more. $85/initial, pro-rated/after tants offer assistance.

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CANTON COMMERCE Henry Ford Hospital FARMINGTON HILLS Lactation Services IHA Pediatric Healthcare – Canton Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital- 2799 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit Beaumont Hospital – Farmington 49650 Cherry Hill Road, Harris Birthing Center 313-916-8363 • henryford.com Hills (formerly Botsford Hospital) Suite 210, Canton 1 William Carls Drive, Free inpatient consultations at 28050 Grand River Ave., 734-398-7899 • ihacares.com Commerce • 248-937-5057 various times, Monday-Friday Farmington Hills Contact for availability, rates hvsh.org/harrisbirthingcenter Marie Bosco RN, BSN, IBCLC 248-471-8471 9 a.m.-noon weekday/walk-in $25/couple classes provides inpatient services. A botsford.org/breastfeeding Wendy Storey, CPNP, IBCLC, and Lactation consultants offered prenatal class and support group Hours vary, Monday-Friday Patricia Reckling, CPNP, IBCLC, to moms who deliver here; meet once a month. Register at Kristie Stasinski, RN, IBCLC and are ready to help. open-to-public classes offered 800-746-9473. Elaine Webber, DNP, PNP-BC, select Tuesdays. IBCLC can help. $35/three- CLARKSTON St. John Hospital hour classes. DEARBORN & Medical Center Professional Breastfeeding The Nurturing Nook, fifth floor, GROSSE POINTE Support, LLC Beaumont Hospital – Dearborn 22101 Moross Road, Detroit 30-mile radius of Clarkston 248- (formerly Oakwood Hospital) 313-343-3146 • stjohnprovi- Beaumont Hospital – Grosse 795-1984 (9 a.m.-9 p.m.) 18101 Oakwood Blvd., dence.org/breastfeeding Pointe Shery L. and David B. professionalbreastfeedingsupport. Dearborn • 313-593-5929 Rates/appointments at request Cotton, M.D., Family Birth Center com oakwood.org/lactation Award-winning clinic with lac- 468 Cadieux Road, $120/initial, $80/follow-up Rates/hours at request tation experts. Consultations 45 Grosse Pointe • 313-473-1000 Get assistance from founder Pam One-on-one help from minutes to an hour. beaumont.edu Anzicek, MSN, RN, IBCLC and lactation consultants. Rates/hours at request Kristina Crosty, RD, IBCLC. DEXTER Learn how to initiate and maintain DETROIT breast-feeding and more. CLINTON TOWNSHIP Lisa Hartmann BSW, IBCLC DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital Home visits in Ann Arbor/ LIVONIA Henry Ford Macomb Hospitals Lactation Service Washtenaw and western Lactation Services 6071 W. Outer Drive, Detroit Wayne counties Life Blooms Birth Services 15855 19 Mile Road, Clinton 313-966-1268 • sinaigrace.org 734-846-1922 30-mile radius of Livonia (parts of Township • 586-263-2527 In-office hours at request Rates/hours at request Oakland, Wayne counties) henryford.com Free monthly support group 6-8 Has been helping new moms 248-302-5339 Rates/hours at request p.m. last Mondays. for years. lifebloomsbirthservices.weebly. Marie Basco, RN, IBCLC, is on com/lactation-counseling.html hand for inpatient and outpatient $75/consult, $60/private class services. Rayleen Bradley, RN, Doula Carmen Malcom offers in- IBCLC, handles classes (call 586- home lactation assistance. 263-2410).

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WEST BLOOMFIELD

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital 6777 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield 248-325-0047 • henryford.com 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday Rates at request Four consultants: Julia Gragg, RN, IBCLC; Trish Klassa, RN, MSN, NOVI beaumont.edu by appointment IBCLC; Gayle Yerge-Cole, RNC, 3-11 p.m. daily Rates at request BS, IBCLC; and Rebecca Paul, Providence Park Hospital Phone consults/outpatient help For 25-plus years, she’s helped MOTR/L, IBCLC. Support group Labor and delivery, third floor, with lactation consultants, breast moms with nursing and more. 6-8 p.m. first Mondays, second 47601 Grand River Ave., Novi pump rentals, more. Tuesdays. 248-465-3887 • stjohnprovi- TROY dence.org/breastfeeding SOUTHFIELD WESTLAND Rates/hours at request Beaumont Hospital – Troy Provides access to skilled special- Providence Park Hospital, 44201 Dequindre Road, Troy Caring Consults – ists who help moms nurse. Southfield Campus 248-964-6455 Rosa Emeigh, IBCLC Family care unit, 16001 W. Nine beaumont.edu In-home consultations in metro ORTONVILLE Mile Road, Southfield 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily Detroit • 734-326-0355 248-424-2799 • stjohnprovi- Rates at request Rates/hours at request Nurturing Naturally, LLC – dence.org/breastfeeding Inpatient lactation/phone help, Clinical nursing instructor at area Jillian M. Malan, IBCLC Rates/hours at request breast-feeding education. Also colleges and lactation consultant Based in Ortonville, serves Several consultants. Support pumps, nursing bras, more. at Providence Hospital; offers northern Oakland, southern groups, one-on-one instruction. private instruction. Genesee counties Breast pumps, more. In-Home Lactation 248-627-5893 Specialists, LLC – Brandy WYANDOTTE nurturingnaturallyllc.com STERLING HEIGHTS Walters, BBA, IBCLC $115/two-hour newborn In, around Oakland County Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital – consultation, $40/group classes Breastfeeding Specialists, Inc. – 248-952-7551 • inhomelactation- Nature’s Path Get specialized in-home assis- Anne F. Norton-Krawciw, R.Ph., specialistsllc.com 2333 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte tance. IBCLC, RLC Rates/hours at request 734-246-7575 In-office or in-home, Macomb, This counselor of 14 years henryfordwyandotte.com ROYAL OAK Wayne counties empowers moms. 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily 586-939-8378 Rates at request Beaumont Hospital – Royal Oak 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday Expert consultants, breast pump 3601 W. 13 Mile Road, rentals, more. Classes 6 p.m. one Royal Oak • 248-898-0599 Wednesday per month ($20).

15 MetroParent.com Photographers

Kids go from infants to toddlers in the blink of an eye. Luckily, those precious moments can be easily preserved with southeast Michigan’s talented photographers. Whether you want to remember your baby bump, sweetly snoozing newborn or tyke’s gummy grin, this list can match you with the perfect photog to capture your moments in a creative, edgy way that works for you. Note: Extra fees may apply for travel. Some include prints with session costs and others don’t; also, most rates are just for starters. And for newborns: It’s always best to call several months in advance!

Affordable Reflections Baby Love Photography Capture a Moment Photography $250/in-studio start, $350/on Photography Based in Royal Oak, on location Mount Clemens studio or on location, $1,150/baby plan Based in Chesterfield Township, 248-506-2547 location • 586-646-8189 Detail-oriented Ally Cohen snaps on location • 586-648-8030 babylovephotography.com captureamomentphoto.com infants, kids, more. affordablereflections.com $500/session start $175/family start, $275/newborn $125/session start Lisa Marie loves maternity, new- Pair of photographers, moms and Image33 Photography Comfortable, laid-back sessions at borns, babies up to age 1. long-time friends. Ann Arbor area, on location a place you choose. 734-652-0220 Bella Baby Photography Cheryl Hall Photography image33photography.com Amy Kimball Photography Southeast Michigan, Dexter studio or on location $175/family, newborn, maternity, Pleasant Ridge studio, Ann Arbor on location • 877-817-8830 734-426-8223 • studiochp.com $450/birthing farm studio or on location bellababyphotography.com $350/start weekdays, $450/ With natural light, Mary Kerkes 248-658-8037 Free/hospital photo session; con- weekends, $75/custom prints highlights baby’s every feature. amykimballphotography.com tact for other rates Child and baby shots, plus preg- $150-$600/sessions Kelly Billington is well-known in nancy, family and more. Jennifer Hosking Photography Newborn, maternity. Baby fussy? hospital portraiture. Mount Clemens studio or Reschedule for free. Chin Azzaro on location • 586-913-1871 Beautiful Beginnings Ypsilanti studio or on location jenniferhosking Andrea Peardon Photography Portrait Design 734-929-2498 • chin-azzaro.com photography.com Royal Oak studio or on location Based in St. Clair Shores, $300/family portrait, more $125/newborn session, $100/ 586-612-5042 on location • 586-899-8692 This husband-wife duo offers an baby in-studio, $145/on-site andreapeardonphoto.com beautifulbeginningphotography. edgy, modern look. A mom herself, Hosking loves $150/full session start, com • $100/maternity, $150/ capturing babies on film. $200/newborn, $40/single print newborn, $200/both, more Courtney Sprague Photography Newborn and baby photography. Erin Southerland snaps natu- Based in Farmington Hills, Kai Davis Photography ral-light newborn images. on location Livonia studio or on location Angela Coventry Photography courtneysprague.com 248-508-3229 Auburn Hills studio or Black Slate Photography $300/newborn start onlinepictureproof.com/kaidavi- on location • 248-505-1696 Based in Clarkston, on location Uses her perfectionist’s eye to sphotography • $200/newborn angelacoventry.com blackslatephotography.com create amazing portraits. start, $350/bump-to-baby $100/in-studio start, $135/on $150/session start, $20-plus/print, This mom loves bright colors and location, $20-$180/prints $60/art pieces Delicate Dewdrops Photography aims for candid moments. Photographs newborns, babies, Bright, simple shots of your new- Ann Arbor, metro Detroit areas toddlers and families. born, child and family. 734-634-2325 Kat Foley Photo delicatedewdrops.com Saline studio or on location Anima Dolce Photography Bloom Photography $700-$1,300/typical total 734-904-0070 Based in Waterford, Based in Plymouth, on location Holly Goodwin works with new- katfoleyphoto.com on location • 616-813-6481 734-564-4866 borns, babies, kids. $125/weekday family, $175/ animadolce.com mybloomphoto.com weekend, more $300/session start $140/newborn session, $125/ Frameable Faces Photography She has an eye for shots that Kristen Hines captures baby’s child, $20-plus/prints West Bloomfield studio or on reflect personalities. “sweet soul.” Kelly Doneth strives to capture location • 248-790-7317 real moments candidly. frameablefaces.com

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Contact for rates Pierce Street Portraits Get fun, clean and colorful por- Birmingham studio or traits of your rug rat. on location • 248-646-6950 piercestreetportraits.com Mishka Photography $175/start Royal Oak studio or Elaine Yaker has a simple on location • 248-214-5612 perceptive style. mishkaphotography.com $200/in home, $175/in studio, Purple Frog Photography $300/minimum print order Wyandotte studio or Kristin Greenwald Photography Amy Porter is a pro at creating a Andrea Mychalowych captures on location • 734-720-0119 Based in Birmingham, kid-friendly environment. kids’ natural beauty. purplefrogphotography.com on location • 586-405-7179 $100/studio, $150/on location kristingreenwald Lisa Carmody Photography Naturally Photography by Monni Alicia Ryan offers a relaxed style photography.com Based in Northville, Sylvan Lake studio or and comedic attitude. $500/session, $25/prints, more on location • 734-629-7242 on location • 248-977-5140 Uses natural light to capture your lisacarmodyphotography.com naturallymonni.com • $325/start Shasta Marie Photography family and new addition. $300/family, child, maternity start, This “image maker” is ready to Based in Ann Arbor, on location $400/newborn capture your milestones. 734-274-9005 Lemonade Photos Brings a fun, fresh approach to shastamariephotography.com. Based in Warren, on location custom family portraiture. Nicole Rollin Photography $200/family, maternity, newborn, 586-822-2809 Auburn Hills studio or child start lemonadephotos.com MAK Photography on location • 248-275-1517 Sessions for families, newborns $100/newborn session, Based in Royal Oak, nicolerollinphotography.com and mommies-to-be. $60/maternity, family on location • 773-931-8962 Contact for rates This trio offers timeless, creative makpics.com Experienced photographer offer- Theresa Gallaher Photography family shots. $295/start, $375/newborn ing artistic shots. Oxford studio or on location Kelly Rae Rama snaps natural 248-770-6846 [lifeonpaper] Photography moments in a simple, fun way. Noel Kelley Photography tgallaherphotography.com by Bri Mason Plymouth studio or on location $75/on-location start ($50/depos- Based in Canton, on location Mary Beth Photography 734-262-4350 • noelkelley.com it), $15/multiple location fee 734-624-6903 Based in Rochester, Contact for rates Gallaher strives to make her clients lifeonpaperphoto.com on location • 248-563-1207 She’s an ace at goofing around to feel at ease. $250/kids, families, maternity marybethphotography.com create genuine laughs. start, $350/newborn $275/babies, children, maternity Tracy Grosshans Photography Relaxed, natural-light style photog start, $500/newborn {Photography} by Trudi Lynn Ypsilanti studio and farm creates classic images. Background in journalism and Based in Canton, on location 734-776-5506 graphic design. 734-812-8301 tracygrosshans.com Lil Sweet Pea Photography photographybytrudilynn.com $200/newborn start, $150/kid Based in Northville, Melissa Mooradian Photography $175/newborn, $150/maternity, Indoor studio and unique outdoor on location • 248-962-3740 Wixom studio or on location $300/minimum print order farm option. lilsweetpeaphotography.com 810-623-1231 • melissamooradi- Captures motherhood. Prints, $150-$325/start anphotography.com albums, cards, more.

17 MetroParent.com Baby Stores

Congratulations: You’re pregnant! Now it’s time to stock up on all that stuff, stuff, stuff. Whether you’re looking for some gear to satisfy your nesting cravings or infant essentials, Macomb, Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw counties are packed with one- stop-shops, baby-exclusive retailers and resale stores where you’ll find great bargains for baby. Note: Some hours may change seasonally; check ahead for the latest.

BABY RETAILERS elephantearsonline.com 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.- thelittleseedling.com 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 5 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 Bec and Sam’s 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday Sunday (change in fall, winter) a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 146 W. Maple Road, Strollers, high chairs, baby clothes, Clothing for infants, boys and p.m. Sunday Birmingham • 248-593-8650 breast-feeding items, more. girls from brands like Paige Lauren Register for your shower or stop becandsams.com Baby and Giggle Moon. by to find bouncers, cloth diapers, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, James & Olive clothing and safety gear. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 431 S. Main St., Rochester Modern Natural Baby noon-4 p.m. Sunday 248-650-0700 200 W. Nine Mile Road, Suite B, Wild Child Kids Boutique Special occasion clothing (new- fb.com/jamesandolive Ferndale • 248-629-6306 8410 Macomb St., Grosse Ile born-16 girls, up to size 4 boys), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday modernnaturalbaby.com 734-692-1457 bedding, baby clothes and more. High-end boutique-style clothing 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, fb.com/wildchildkidsboutique and baby equipment. noon-5 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, beeXpression Organic clothing, toys, books, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday Based in Troy; online store Lil’ Goods cloth diapers and more. Gift certif- Infant and toddler clothing from 248-431-5455 15 E. Kirby St., Suite 108, Detroit icates, registry available. preemie sizes 0 months to 6X; beexpression.com 313-703-7754 • goodsdetroit.com toys, baptism gowns. E-store with organic cotton Noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, Mom and Baby Shop onesies, bib, and hats for babies/ 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 43000 W. Nine Mile Road, Suite BABY RESALE SHOPS tykes; choices for older kids, too. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday 303, Novi • 313-444-2229 Midtown shop with Detroit- and momandbabyshop.com 9 Month Bump Connie’s Children’s Shop Michigan-themed tees, onesies 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 2671 W. Jefferson Ave., 23240 Greater Mack Ave., St. and more for tykes. a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday Trenton • 734-307-7491 Clair Shores • 586-777-8020 Breast-feeding products, cloth 9monthbump.com shopconnies.com Lil’ Rascals diapers, carriers/wraps, nursery 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 580 N. Old Woodward Ave., bedding, more; classes too. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday Birmingham • 248-731-7701 Gently used, stylish, affordable Special event attire and formal lilrascalsbham.com My Urban Toddler maternity clothes, nursing acces- wear for preemies, newborns, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday Ann Arbor: 3010 Washtenaw sories and baby gifts. toddlers and kids. year-round; plus 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ave., Suite 107, 734-585-0788, Sunday May-October 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, Another Child Children’s and Egg by Susan Lazar Clothes, toys and accessories for noon-6 p.m. Sunday Maternity Quality Resale 244 E. Maple Road, kids; personalized items. Saline: 7025 E. Michigan Ave., 31360 Harper Ave., St. Clair Birmingham • 248-645-0400 734-944-3628, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Shores • 586-872-2315 egg-baby.com Max & Izzy’s Children Boutique & Monday-Saturday fb.com/anotherchildscs 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, Bookstore myurbantoddler.com 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Wednes- 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 345 N. Main St., Milford Maternity and kids’ apparel (pree- day and Friday-Saturday, 10 Modern/designer apparel for ba- 248-714-6421 mie-8 years), car seats, carriers, a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m.-4 bies and toddlers up to 8 years. fb.com/maxizzyschildrensbou- toys. Gift registry. p.m. Sunday tiquebookstore Discount designer kids and mater- Elephant Ears 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m.- The Little Seedling nity clothing, more. 436 S. Main St., Plymouth 5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 2121 W. Stadium Blvd., 734-622-9580 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Ann Arbor • 734-418-2392

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Baby Baby Little Rascals Resale & Boutique 153 E. Main St., Northville 16048 15 Mile Road, Fraser 248-347-2229 586-294-7300 babybabymi.com lilrascalsresaleboutique.com March 15-Dec. 15: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednes- Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. day and Friday, Once Upon a Child Takes consignments daily; sells Sunday (closes 6 p.m. Mon- 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.- Ann Arbor, Canton, Novi, gently used clothing, nursing tops, day-Saturday in winter) 3 p.m. Saturday Southfield, Troy bras and swimsuits. Gently used stock for newborns Buys/sells maternity and children’s onceuponachild.com and moms-to-be. clothing (newborn-16), books, This resale franchise buys/sells Sweet Peas Baby Boutique toys, shoes, furniture. gently used clothing (up to youth 23053 Michigan Ave., Children’s Orchard size 20), more. Dearborn • 313-359-2996 44915 Hayes Road, Sterling Lollipop Kids Children’s Resale sweetpeasbabyboutique.com Heights • 586-532-8280 50432 Schoenherr Road, Restyle Child 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, childrensorchard.com Shelby Township 2123 Cole St., Birmingham noon-6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Wednes- 586-532-8585 248-792-9347 Clothing bought/sold is sized day and Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. lollipopkidsresale.com restylechild.com infant to age 12. Plus games, toys, Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Satur- Summer: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; furniture equipment. day, noon-4 p.m. Sunday day-Saturday; winter: 10 a.m.-6 consignment by appointment Designer kids clothes (0-18/20), p.m. Monday-Saturday Has a toy-filled play area plus The Funky Frog Children’s plus toys and more. Gently used infant clothes through trendy new/resale clothing. Resale Boutique size 6, high chairs and toys. 433 S. Main St., Rochester Grow With Me Resale Shop Second Glance Resale Shop 248-656-1937 2521 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor Mommies Must Haves Eastpointe: 18859 E. Nine Mile thefunkyfrogonline.com 734-622-0224 22882 Orchard Lake Road, Road, 586-498-5151 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, growwithme123.com Farmington • 248-282-9187 Grosse Pointe Woods: 20467 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, mommiesmusthaves.com Mack Ave., 313-372-5151 Gently used name-brand 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 11 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, St. Clair Shores: 31252 Harper clothing, shoes, hats, movies, a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, by Ave., 586-294-5151 more; inventory changes daily. New/used clothes (newborn-16 appointment Sunday Times vary by location girls, newborn-18 boys) toys, High-quality maternity, toddler secondglanceresaleshop.com The Green Room accessories, more. and infant clothes. Gently used kids clothing, baby Boutique and Cutie Patootie equipment, more. Children’s Consignment Kids Go Round Morgan’s Boutique Resale and 21984 23 Mile Road, Macomb 37128 Dequindre Road, Sterling Consignment Clothing Slightly Pregnant Township • 586-329-3450 Heights • 586-979-0232 119 S. Saginaw St., Holly Maternity Resale thegreenroomresale.com kgrauctions.com 810-373-2196 32172 Woodward Ave., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Wednes- 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, fb.com/morgansboutiqueholly Royal Oak • 248-549-2229 day and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday facebook.com/slightlypregnant Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Resale and custom items, plus 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 Clothing/shoes for kids in sizes Sunday handmade doll clothes. a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday 0-16, juniors and women; more. Gently used infant clothing plus attire for kids, juniors.

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Play Groups

Life with a baby or toddler is full of so much joy – and lots of baby talk. But one thing often missing for new moms and dads is some adult interaction. Play dates with groups or at local baby-friendly venues can be a breath of fresh air between sleepless nights and frazzled days, and they offer a chance to meet like-minded parents and for little ones to form their earliest friendships. Check out these great clubs, groups and play places in the area.

CLUBS AND GROUPS $30/year; also complete three Huron Valley Parents of Multiples bigtent.com/groups/mcmom easy volunteer credits. Ann Arbor, surrounding areas Parents of twins-plus welcome. Offer play groups among mem- hvpom.org Play groups meet yearlong. Meets bership perks. Some have free First Steps Washtenaw Parents of twins and multiples 7:30 p.m. third Thursdays (except trials; be sure to ask. Various locations, can join. Has 100-plus members; April, July, December). $25/year. Washtenaw County offers play dates, family events, Center for the Childbearing Year washtenawsuccessby6.org/par- more. $30/year. Macomb Moms Meetup 722 Brooks St., Ann Arbor ents/first-steps Macomb, Oakland and 734-663-1523 Parent/child play groups for ‘It Takes A Village’ Parenting Wayne counties center4cby.com infants, toddlers and preschoolers Group meetup.com/macombmoms Free, ongoing parent-toddler with a parent or adult. Sliding 318 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale Most kids are under 4. Lots of drop-in play group 10 a.m.-noon scale cost. Times/days vary based 248-955-3219 activities, play dates. Locations Wednesdays. Moms, dads, on school district. naturesplayhouse.com chosen by members. $10/year. partners, babies, toddlers wel- Parents share experiences in a come. May meet at park in Greater Oakland Mothers of friendly environment while kids Mindful Moms warm weather. Multiples (goMOMS) play. 11:30 a.m. second Fridays. Briarwood Center for Women, Oakland County area No registration necessary. Free. Children and Young Adults Cutie-Patooties! Rochester Area Lutheran Church of Abiding 400 E. Eisenhower Parkway, Build- Mom & Tots Playgroup Presence, 1550 Walton Blvd., Lamaze Family Center ing 2, Suite B, Ann Arbor Auburn Hills, Lake Orion, Oakland Rochester Hills 2855 Boardwalk Drive, Ann Arbor 734-232-2600 Township, Oxford, Rochester, gomoms.org 734-973-1014 Moms meet and get tips on topics Shelby Township, Troy, nearby This group for mothers of twins, lamazefamilycenter.org like swaddling and baby soothing. meetup.com/cutie-patooties-roch- triplets or more has informal Baby Fun Time is for moms 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. ester-area-mom-tots-play-group play dates. Meets 7 p.m. second and other caregivers of kids 5 Babies welcome. Free, open to the Hosts one to two play dates a Tuesdays September-June. Not months-plus. Weekly topic, public, drop-ins welcome. month for infants to kindergart- religiously affiliated. circle time, games, more. $68/ ners, plus seasonal outings. six-week session. MOMS Club (Moms Offering $12/year. Huron Valley Moms’ Club Moms Support) Commerce, Highland, Milford, Macomb County Mothers of Designed for at-home moms, this Farmington Area Mothers’ Club White Lake Multiples international group has many local Farmington, Farmington Hills, meetup.com/huron-valley-moms- Macomb County, surrounding spots. Play groups are for mem- surrounding areas club communities bers; host homes rotate. Chapters famcmi.org Daytime activities for moms Holy Cross Lutheran Church, also do service projects to help Three to five events per week for and kids, including weekly play 30003 Ryan Road, Warren kids. Learn more at momsclub.org, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, groups. Dues are $35/year. [email protected] elementary kids and moms.

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and check these out: local parks/libraries, more. son, Royal Oak I-96. Fun activities almost • Canton, Livonia, $20/year. South of 12 Mile Road: every day, play groups, walk- Plymouth, Westland • Northville Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge, ing club, book club, holiday facebook.com (search MOMS momsclubofnorthville.org Royal Oak parties and more. $25/year. Club Livonia/Plymouth/West- Kids ages 0-5 welcome. Play www.momsclubro.com • Warren land/Canton) groups meet Wednesday Planned daily activities for sites.google.com/site/moms- Play groups meet weekly. All mornings, plus other activities. ages 0-6. Play dates at parks, clubofwarrenmichigan/ ages. Contact for rates. $25/year. the zoo, member homes and Open to Center Line, more. $25/year. • Chesterfield, New Baltimore • Novi Eastpointe, Fraser, Roseville, anchorbaymomsclub.org momsclubofnovi.com • Shelby Township, Sterling St. Clair Shores and Warren Age-appropriate activities, Daytime play groups plus Heights, Utica at-home moms. Offers play infants-school age. Field trips, outings to parks, zoo, more; 586-819-7353 groups and fun activities. play dates, public service moms nights out, too. Moms meetup.com/momsclubsus $20/year. events, mom nights out (dad of infants-plus welcome. Kid-friendly meetings are • Waterford – North too). $25/year. $20/year. second Thursdays; age-split momsclubwaterfordnorth.org play groups meet at least once • Clinton, Macomb, Washing- • Ortonville, Goodrich Members live north of M-59. a month (0-6 years). Weekly; ton townships ortonvillemomsclub.webs.com Weekly age-specific groups for kid-friendly cooking, walking, momsclubofclintonmacomb. Monthly meetings (Wednes- birth-5. $20/year. coffee club. $20/year. yolasite.com days), park play days, play • Waterford – South Hosts park play days, age-ap- groups and more for moms in • South Lyon momswaterfordsouth.webs. propriate play groups, lunch 48462 and 48438 ZIP codes. sites.google.com/site/moms- com dates and more. Contact $20/year. clubofsouthlyon Open to families south of for more. Members live in South Lyon • Royal Oak M-59. Multiple weekly play and New Hudson south of • Commerce, Walled Lake Area North of 12 Mile Road: Claw- groups, crafts, recipe club, (plus Wolverine Lake Village) outings, more. $20/year. momsclubcwl.net • Wixom, Commerce, Milford, Age-appropriate play groups New Hudson (north of I-96), offered for all children, plus Walled Lake, Wolverine park dates, special events, Lake Village holiday parties, family outings sites.google.com/site/moms- and more. $24/year. clubwixom • Dearborn Fun events almost daily, momsclubdearborn.org including age-divided play Weekly kid-friendly activities groups. $20/year. include park play dates, group • Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, Bel- outings, moms nights out. leville, Milan, Saline, Superior At-home, part-time, working Township, Willis moms. $20/year. 734-707-8MOMsites.google. • Lake Orion, Orion Township com/site/momsclubofypsilanti [email protected] Monthly social meetings, Weekly daytime play groups backyard/park play dates, at members’ homes, moms more. $20/year. night out, outings to the zoo/

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Moms of Faith Meets 9-11 a.m. first and northridgechurch.com/mops Farmington, Lake Orion, Meets at Christ Our Savior third Wednesdays during Meets 9:15-11:30 a.m. first Oakland Township, Rochester, Lutheran Church school year at church; summer and third Thursdays, Sep- Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, 14175 Farmington Road, Livonia Wednesdays at local parks. tember-May. Evening group Shelby Township, Sterling 734-658-2463 Structured playtime for kids. available. Call for rates. Heights, Troy christoursavior.org $15/registration. • Sterling Heights, Lakeside fb.com/mothersandmore13 Group of moms with preschool- • Livonia, Bell Creek Bible Chapel Weekly play groups, plus field age kids. Meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. Community Church 39939 Hayes Road trips, book clubs, moms night second Tuesdays September-May. 30000 Five Mile Road, Livonia 586-247-5226 out/in, more. Play dates, mom nights too. $30/ 734-367-4632 lbchapel.org/women/mops • Oakland County Lakes Area year, includes child care. bellcreek.org/mops Meets 9:15-11:30 a.m. second (Chapter #135) Meets 9:30-11:15 a.m. first and fourth Tuesdays, Septem- 248-360-7702 MOPS International (Mothers and third Thursdays, Septem- ber-May. $24.95/year plus groupspaces.com/MMOCLA of Preschoolers) ber-May (summer play dates $5/meeting fee to defer costs. Commerce, Highland, Milford, Got kids from birth to kindergar- at local parks). $75/year; can • Troy, Kensington Church Walled Lake, Waterford, West ten? Belong to a faith community? break into semesters, scholar- 1825 E. Square Lake Road Bloomfield, White Like, Wix- Check if your church has a MOPS. ships available. 248-786-0600 om, Wolverine Lake Moms meet while kids play and • Northville, Ward Evangelical kensingtonchurch.org Moms night out, play dates, socialize nearby with child care; Presbyterian Church Meets 9-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, more. Open to moms of kids added activities often available. 40000 Six Mile Road September-May. Fees/sup- of all ages. They’re Christian-based, but all 248-374-7400 plies, child care. faiths typically welcome. National wardchurch.org/mops Mothers of Multiples of dues are $24.95 (totals vary by Meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. first Mothers & More South Lyon group). Here are a few (more at and third Thursdays, Sep- mothersandmore.org South Lyon, the surrounding area mops.org): tember-May. Register. Local This national grassroots org cre- [email protected] • Birmingham, Our fee $25/semester (Septem- ates a community for moms and Meets 7 p.m. second Thursdays at Shepherd Lutheran ber-December, January-May), kids, including play groups. Dues Witch’s Hat Depot in South Lyon. 2225 E. 14 Mile Road $40-$50/child care, semester. start at $45. It has several local Plus play dates, mom-to-mom 248-646-6100 • ourshepherd. Kids grouped by age. branches: sales, more. Moms of twin/multi- net • Novi, Oak Pointe Church • Clarkston Area ples. $10/year. Meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. 50200 W. 10 Mile Road (Chapter #305) first and third Wednesdays, 248-912-0043 • oakpointe.org Clarkston, and surround- No Nuts Moms Group September-May. Plus moms Meets 7:15-9:15 p.m. first and ing cities All Michigan nights out, play groups, play third Mondays in fall; second clarkstonareamothersand- nonutsmomsgroup.weebly.com dates. Call for rates. and fourth Mondays in spring. more.com Its 50-plus peanut/tree-nut free • Clinton Township, September-May. $7/meeting Meets 8 p.m. first Mondays at groups serve kids of all ages with Trinity Lutheran child care. Play dates monthly. Lakes Grille in Clarkston. New- life-threatening food allergies. 38900 Harper Ave. Open to pregnant moms-kin- borns-age 4 welcome. Local Support and play groups at ven- 586-463-2921 dergarten. $50/year. play groups. ues, parks. Free. trinityct.org/mops • Plymouth, NorthRidge Church • Oakland County Clinton Township and Perfect Playmates Playgroup 49555 N. Territorial Road (Chapter #13) surrounding Macomb Northville, Plymouth, Westland, 734-414-7777 County cities

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nearby areas be accessible to (but not limited 734-394-5460 • cantonfun.org day; toddler play time for 2 meetup.com/perfect-playmates to) working parents. Kids mostly 3 Kids ages 0-5 and parents get and under 9-11 a.m. Wednes- Parents with tots who meet in months-4 years. $10/year. drop-in play (10-11:30 a.m.) and day-Thursday. Free/infants, $4/ spring and summer; play dates to swim (10-12:30 p.m.) on Tues- crawlers, $8/walkers. parks, play areas, libraries, more. PLAY VENUES days Oct. 13, 2015-May 10, 2016 $5/family per year. (check ahead, closed select dates). Goldfish Swim School These fun spots are popular for $4/city residents, $5/nonresidents. Ann Arbor: 2107 W. Stadium The Birmingham/Beverly Hills/ play groups. Bring yours (call Blvd., 734-864-5555 Troy Playgroup Meetup ahead to schedule; discounts may Detroit Kid City Birmingham: 2388 Cole St., Suite Southern Oakland County apply!) – or drop-in to socialize Clinton Township: 37051 101, 248-644-1914 meetup.com/thebbtplaygroup- sans commitment. Gratiot Ave. Canton: 225 Sheldon Road, meetup Southfield: 29115 Greenfield Road 248-596-1914 Moms/female caregivers of young Boogie Babies 248-443-5300 Clarkston: 6340 Waldron Center kids have fun at local destinations. 1928 Star-Batt Drive, Suite B, detroitkidcity.com Drive, 248-795-2252 Any member can organize/host. Rochester Hills Features a hands-on “Mini De- Farmington Hills: 22710 Haggerty $11.36/year. 248-852-6288 troit” play city for infants to age Road, Suite 200, 248-596-1914 boogiebabies.net 10. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays-Satur- Macomb Township: 18377 Hall The Plymouth Area One-stop sibling fun for in- days. Free/infants 12 months and Road, Suite 1, 248-596-1914 Playgroup Meetup fants-age 14, from play structures under, parents, $10/other kids. Rochester: 550 South St., Plymouth, surrounding areas to disco dancing to doll house 248-596-1914 meetup.com/plymouthplaygroup tea parties and a café. Open play Ferndale Recreation – Kids Corner goldfishswimschool.com Open to moms and dads of kids Tuesdays-Sundays. Baby zone, Gerry Kulick Community Center, Besides its swim lessons starting at newborn-age 6. Meets multiple live music, music classes, puppet/ 1201 Livernois Ave., Ferndale 4 months, these venues can host times each week at indoor, out- magic shows, more. Free/parents 248-544-6767 your play dates. door locations. $12/year. and 0-6 months, $3/7-11 months, ferndalemi.gov $5/12-23 months, $7/2-14 years. Find toys, mats and a bounce Jungle Java The Real Housewives of house for 9 months-5 years. Ann Arbor: 3900 Jackson Road, the Brighton Area Bouncing Off the Walls 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Fri- 734-926-2990 Brighton and surrounding area 3887 Fort St., Wyandotte day, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. $4/ Canton: 6481 Canton Center meetup.com/real-housewives-of- 734-246-9977 visit/child, $10/five-visit pass, Road, 734-927-6680 the-brighton-area/ bouncejumpparty.com $20/10-visits. Clinton Township: 44595 Enter- Open to at-home, working moms. Tykes can join open bounce once prise Drive, 586-203-0500 Play dates, occasional nights out. they start walking. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Funtastic Play Center Farmington Hills: 27658 Middle- $13.52/year. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thurs- Canton: 43337 Joy Road, belt Road, 248-919-3284 day, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday 734-33- 7402 junglejavaplay.com Working Moms of Canton/ and Friday, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sat- Woodhaven: 20372 Van Horn These jungle-themed play struc- Livonia/Novi urday, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday. Road, 734-692-3867 tures include toddler areas for kids Ann Arbor, Canton, Farmington $6/kid, free/adults. funtasticplaycenters.com under 3. Free/adults, under 12 Hills, Livonia, Novi, Westland Babies can play on plush mats, months, $4/12-23 months, $8/ meetup.com/workingmoms- Canton Leisure Services and tykes on modular soft play ages 2-plus. (Clinton Township: cantonlivonianovi Summit on the Park equipment. Open play for ages $9/2-plus). Open daily; times vary Play dates, library events, more. 46000 Summit Parkway, Canton 0-8 is 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Fri- slightly by location. Meets weekends, weeknights to

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Livonia Recreation Center – Nature’s Playhouse Canton: 46090 Michigan Ave., Drop-in play includes Little Tikes Tree Fort, Gymnastics 318 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale 734-495-1222 toys, slides, small basketball 15100 Hubbard St., Livonia 248-955-3219 Shelby Township: 15117 hoops, scooters and more. Parents 734-466-2410 • ci.livonia.mi.us naturesplayhouse.com Commercial Drive, 586-416-4386 must attend with child. 10 a.m.- Its indoor tree fort for ages 2-12 An indoor play center and well- Taylor: 25710 Northline Road, noon Tuesdays, Thursdays Sept. has toddler-friendly fun (8 a.m- ness enrichment center for families 734-946-2017 29-Dec. 17, 2015 (except Nov. 7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- with small children. Drop-in play Wixom: 28373 Beck Road, Unit H, 26); returns in winter 2016. 6 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (fees) and free family support 248-912-1090 $2/child. Sunday; free/3 and under, day Monday-Saturday. Kids under 34 inches can try in- pass fees/vary). Toddlers who can flatables with parent. Pop-in times The Chelsea TreeHouse walk can try drop-in gymnastics Paradise Park vary by location; check ahead 1101 S. Main St., Chelsea (times vary, Monday-Thursday, 45799 Grand River Ave., Novi for pre-K specific options. $7- 734-475-1555 September-May, $5/child) 248-735-1050 $8/child. thechelseatreehouse.com with parent. paradiseparknovi.com This indoor playground has Tykes 2-plus can try out tram- Rochester Play! an enclosed area for baby Mega Fun and Fitness poline and mini golf in summer 380 E. Second St. and toddlers. 22475 Heslip Drive, Novi (plus go-karts and climbing wall 248-650-7529 Full menu. Usually daily; hours 248-344-9344 for 3-plus). In the winter there’s a rochesterplay.com vary. Free/0-12 months or age mega-gym.com bounce house, miniature bowling, This indoor play center and café is 16-plus, $7/1-15 years. Find a gym, trampoline, obsta- laser tag. Hours, costs vary by for ages 1-plus and preschoolers, cle courses, a foam pit, balance season, attraction. with active gaming fun and a laser Tiny Town Play Lounge beams and more. Toddling kids maze for siblings ages 6-12. Open 15444 Haggerty Road, Northville up to age 5 can enjoy Preschool Play Away play 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Satur- 734-667-4965 Playtime 10-10:50 a.m. Thursdays Hunter Community Center, 509 day, noon-6 p.m. Sunday $6.50/ tinytownplaylounge.com for $5 during the school year Fisher Court, Clawson ages 1-3; $8/ages 4+. Crawlers to age 6 can play house, (September-June). 248-790-6547 supermarket, vet and more. 9:30 playawayonline.com Roseville Parks and Recreation a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. My Urban Toddler Open play for infants-3 years. 18185 Sycamore St., Roseville 9:30-closing time varies Saturday. 7025 E. Michigan Ave., Saline Includes a small art activity. Check 586-445-5480 Free/0-6 months, $4.50/7-11 734-944-3628 for times, days. $6/one child, roseville-mi.com months, $7.50/1 year-plus. myurbantoddler.com $10/two related kids (may vary). Kids ages 0-5 get a play kitchen, Private groups by appointment. theater, firehouse and more. Open play is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Fri- Pump It Up day. Free/0-6 months; older: $10/ Auburn Hills: 1720 Opdyke Court, first child, $7.50/additional. 248-375-1100

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Child Care

Whether you just welcomed a new bundle of joy or have energetic toddlers, southeast Michigan has a caregiver sure to fit your family’s needs. Child care ranges from in-home options to drop-off care at state-of-the-art facilities – or even a caregiver to come to your vacation destination. Metro Detroit offers many child care choices, from au pairs to child care centers. Check out our compilation to see what is best for your family.

AU PAIRS CHILD CARE CENTERS Bright Horizons Curriculum.” Parents can visit Note: All centers open Mon- and participate. Rates available AuPairCare Annie’s Children’s Center day-Friday. Some located in other upon visit. 6 weeks to pre-K. Serves greater Detroit area • Downtown Ann Arbor: 216 facilities. NAEYC accredited. 800-428-7247 Beakes St., 734-761-8070 • Detroit (3): 1110 Seward Ave., aupaircare.com • East Ann Arbor: 3220 Oak- 313-871-2100; 2211 Wood- Childtime Learning Centers Offers full-time live-in child care wood St., 734-973-7222 ward Ave., 313-471-6454; Note: All centers open Mon- personnel from around the world. 13440 Outer Drive West, • West Ann Arbor: 5350 Park day-Friday. Allows extensions on services. Has 313-592-5437 (7 a.m.-6 p.m.) Road, 734-663-8081 • Ann Arbor: 4220 Plymouth an infant-specialized program. • Farmington Hills: 31440 Road, 734-332-0062 (6:30 (6 weeks-12 years) Total annual cost estimated Northwestern Highway, Suite a.m.-6 p.m., 6 weeks-6 years) Main center: 734-663-8081 $18,013. Hours arranged up to 180, 248-538-5374 (7 a.m.- anniescc.com • Canton (2): 3101 N. Lilley 45 hours/week. 6 p.m.) Caring for kids since 1995. Uses Road, 734-981-3222 (6 a.m.- the Child Care Daily App to • Livonia: 38945 Ann Arbor 6:30 p.m., birth-12 years); Au Pair in America update parents in real time about Road, Livonia, 734-464-2789 49810 Cherry Hill Road, 734- Serves Ann Arbor, Dearborn child’s daily activities. $1,175/ (7 a.m.-6 p.m.) 495-1500 (6:30 a.m.-6:30 Heights, Farmington Hills, month infants, toddlers, $960/ • Pontiac: 161 Bassett St., p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Rochester Hills month preschool age. 6 weeks-10 248-858-6667 (6:30 a.m.- Thursday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-8 800-928-7247 years (unless noted). 7 a.m.-6 6:30 p.m.) p.m. Wednesday, 6 weeks- aupairinamerica.com p.m. Monday-Friday. 12 years) More than 25 years experience. • Rochester: 871 Oakwood • Chesterfield Township: 31480 Provides live-in child care. Its au Drive, 248-652-1725 Berkley Building Blocks 23 Mile Road, 586-598-1700 pairs come from various coun- (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) Tyndall Center: 14501 Talbot St. (6 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 6 weeks- tries. Average $365/week. Hours • Rochester Hills: 1263 S. Ad- Avery Center: 14700 W. Lincoln 12 years) arranged up to 45 hours/week. ams Road, 248-375-1700 Oak Park (7 a.m.-6 p.m.) • Commerce: 5230 Bogie Lake 248-837-8900 Road, 248-366-2507 (6:30 Go Au Pair • Troy: 3950 Livernois Road, berkleyschools.org/buildingblocks a.m.-6:30 p.m., 6 weeks- Serves metro Detroit 248-689-9565 (7 a.m.-6 p.m.) 6 weeks-5 years 888-AUPAIR-1 12 years) A quality developmental program • West Bloomfield: 2965 Walnut goaupair.com/detroit • Dearborn: 6051 Mercury for infants, toddlers and pre- Lake Road, 248-626-6665 (7 Find a live-in au pair from one Drive, 313-240-7529 (6:30 schoolers. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon- a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thurs- of more than 60 countries that a.m.-6 p.m., 6 weeks- day-Friday. GSRP, Head Start, day, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday) fits your family’s schedule/needs. 12 years) tuition programs available. brighthorizons.com Average $353.35/week; hours up Offers “Worlds at Their Fingertips to 45 hours/week.

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• Detroit (2): 500 Renaissance • Troy (2): 150 E. Long Lake • Northville: 43333 Seven Mile • Southgate: 15500 Reeck Center, 313-393-8940 (6:30 Road, 248-528-1780 (6:30 Road, 248-349-2223 Road, 734-281-1111 a.m.-6:15 p.m., 6 weeks-12 a.m.-6 p.m., 6 weeks-10 • South Lyon: 12556 10 Mile (6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.) years); 3031 W. Grand Blvd., years); 4533 Crooks Road, Road, 248-437-6600 • Sterling Heights (4): 37201 Suite 100, 313-874-3300 248-952-1920 (6:30 a.m.- ixlkids.com Ryan Road, 586-268-1680 (6 (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 6 6:30 p.m., 6 weeks-10 years) Children learn through experi- a.m.-6 p.m.); 13777 15 Mile weeks-10 years) • Westland (2): 34203 Ford ence with stimulating programs, Road, 586-978-8930 (6:15 • Farmington Hills: 36730 12 Road, 734-729-3434 (6 a.m.- creativity building, independence a.m.-6:30 p.m.); 13830 19 Mile Road, 248-489-8555 6 p.m., 6 weeks-12 years); and more. Rates vary. 6 weeks- Mile Road, 586-247-1133 (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 6 32503 Ann Arbor Trail, 734- grade 6, age 12/summer camp (6:15 a.m.-6:30 p.m.); 33300 weeks-12 years) 425-7670 (6:30 a.m.-6:30 (unless noted). 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Ryan Road, 586-978-9099 • Grosse Pointe Woods: 19251 p.m., 6 weeks-12 years) Monday-Friday. (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) Mack Ave., 313-886-6565 childtime.com • Troy (3): 5480 Rochester (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 6 Reggio Emilia philosophy of learn- KinderCare Road, 248-828-0630 (6:30 weeks-12 years) ing. Programs are tailored to fit Note: All centers open Mon- a.m.-6:30 p.m.); 5877 John • Lathrup Village: 27900 Ever- kids’ needs. Teachers and centers day-Friday. R Road, 248-879-6341 green Road, 248-569-6789 provide clean, safe and home- • Ann Arbor: 2300 S. Huron (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.); 5135 (6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., 6 weeks- like spaces. Exploring, discovery Parkway, 734-971-6626 Coolidge Highway, 248-641- 12 years) encouraged. Call for pricing. (6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.) 8480 (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) • Macomb Township: 16500 • Canton: 44212 Cherry Hill • West Bloomfield: 6615 Mid- 24 Mile Road, 586-677- Island Kiddie Kampus Road, 734-981-4774 dlebelt Road, 248-855-1963 9118 (5:30 a.m.-6:15 p.m., • Grosse Ile Township: 8200 (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) 6 weeks-13 years) Grays Drive, 734-671-1100 • Dearborn: 4900 Evergreen kindercare.com • Northville: 20804 Halsted • Riverview: 14525 Sibley Road, Road, 313-441-1462 Accredited learning centers Road, 248-476-1516 (6:15 734-479-4191 (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) running 40-plus years strong. Ac- a.m.-6:15 p.m., 6 weeks- • Southgate: 12250 Fort St., • Farmington Hills (2): 29375 tivities and lessons help kids grow 12 years) 734-281-8555 Halsted Road, 248-553-4656 socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually. Rates vary. 6 • Plymouth Township (2): • Taylor: 15740 Racho Road, (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 12 weeks-12 years (unless noted). 45678 Helm St., 734-455- 734-374-8222, ext. 202 months-12 years); 25005 Middlebelt Road, 248-477- 5490 (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 6 islandkiddiekampus.com 4040 (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) Rainbow Child Care Center weeks-12 years); 47300 Port Diverse culture. Kids learn and try Note: All centers open Mon- St., 734-455-2761 (6:30 a.m.- new and exciting things. Rates • Livonia: 38880 W. Six Mile day-Friday. 6 p.m., 6 weeks-12 years) vary by age. 6 weeks-12 years. Road, 734-591-2083 • Auburn Hills (2): 2411 N. • Shelby Township (2): 5959 24 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. (6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.) Squirrel Road, 248-373- Mile Road, 586-781-8680 (6 • Northville: 20675 Silver Spring 5999 (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., a.m.-6:30 p.m., 6 weeks-12 IXL Learning Center Drive, 248-348-1589 6 weeks-5 years/school year, years); 49143 Hayes Road, • Birmingham: 1803 E. 14 (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) through 12 for summer); 3388 586-532-7529 (6:30 a.m.- Mile Road, 248-988-8448 • Novi: 24250 Homestead Five Points Drive, 248-276- 6:30 p.m., 6 weeks-12 years) (6 weeks-6 years) Court, 248-305-5461 8626 (6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., • Southfield: 15636 JL Hudson • Hamburg: 10088 Professional (6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.) 6 weeks-12 years) Drive, 248-905-5300 (6:30 Center Drive, 810-231-9955 • Rochester Hills: 226 Mead- • Chelsea: 1580 Commerce Park a.m.-6:30 p.m., 6 weeks- • Howell: 5424 E. Grand River owfield Drive, 248-651-7171 Drive, 734-475-6080 (6:30 10 years) Ave., 517-546-2000 (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) a.m.-6 p.m., 6 weeks-5 years)

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• Commerce: 2755 Haggerty sunnyskieschildcare.com Road, 248-960-0570 (6:30 Opened in 1979. Emphasizes be- a.m.-6:30 p.m., 6 weeks- ing a safe place. Programs include 12 years) dramatic play, outdoor time, story • Davison: 9203 Lapeer Road, time and more. Rates vary by 810-653-1206 (6:30 a.m.- location and age; call for details. 6:30 p.m., 6 weeks-12 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. years old) The Learning Experience • Dearborn: 16200 Hubbard • Clarkston: 7210 Sashabaw Drive, 313-982-9840 (6:30 Road, 248-625-5285 (6 a.m.-6 p.m., 6 weeks-6 years) weeks-5 years/school year, 6 • Howell: 1840 N. Latson Road, weeks-12 years/before and 517-552-9600 (6:30 a.m.- The Learning Tree • Commerce: 8011 Commerce after school care and summer) 6:30 p.m., 6 weeks-12 years) • Howell: 1183 Parkway Drive, Road, 248-366-3348 • Farmington Hills: 23500 517-545-3440 • Troy: 5940 John R Road, 248- • Farmington Hills: 24440 Orchard Lake Road, 248-427- 828-0260 (6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., • Livonia North: 33901 Curtis Orchard Lake Road, 0072 (6 weeks-8 years) 6 weeks-12 years) Road, 734-261-1951 248-888-0614 • Northville: 16635 Ridge Road, • White Lake: 9125 Highland • Livonia South: 32955 Plym- • Plymouth Township: 248-374-2495 (6 weeks- Road, 248-698-3471 (6:30 outh Road, 734-525-6369 15225 Haggerty Road, 10 years) a.m.-6:30 p.m., 6 weeks- • Livonia West: 37550 Seven 734-420-2700 • Shelby Township: 51779 Van 12 years) Mile Road, 734-953-5708 • Shelby Township: 47177 Dyke Ave., 586-997-0050 rainbowccc.com • South Lyon: 22820 Valerie St., Hayes Road, 586-532-7314 (6 weeks-12 years) Using “The Creative Curriculum,” 248-446-8791 • Sterling Heights (2): 8305 14 • South Lyon: 53318 10 Mile Rainbow Child Care Centers learningtreechildcare.com Mile Road, 586-795-4770; Road, 248-446-6283 emphasizes “supporting the whole One of the first U.S. child care 33055 Hayes Road, (6 weeks-12 years) child.” Rates vary by location, centers to be National Academy of 586-264-6554 • Sterling Heights: 13860 Canal number of days. Early Childhood Programs-accred- • Walled Lake: 1230 Pontiac Road, 586-566-4685 ited. Emphasizes good nutrition. Trail, 248-926-8686 Sunny Skies Child Care (6 weeks-8 years) Since 1982. Ages 6 weeks- • West Bloomfield: 6799 Daly • Clawson (2): 529 Grove St., • Troy: 5660 New King Road, 13 years. 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Road, 248-865-9388 248-280-1380 (4 weeks-5 248-267-9090 (6 weeks- Monday-Friday. (6 weeks-13 years) years); 317 S. Crooks Road, 8 years) tutortime.com 248-435-8445 (1-5 years) thelearningexperience.com Tutor Time A safe environment for kids to • Huntington Woods: 10495 W. Safe, nurturing environment • Ann Arbor: 2380 Oak Valley learn, healthy food, “LifeSmart 11 Mile Road, 248-548-0290 teaches life skills and academics. Drive, 734-996-9352 Curriculum.” Rates vary by loca- (4 weeks-5 years) Staff goes through background • Canton (2): 951 N. Canton tion, number of days and times. 6 checks, continuing education. • Waterford: 3881 Highland Center Drive, 734-981-8463; weeks-12 years unless noted. 6:30 Stop by to pick up a rate Road, 248-738-9579 2914 Canton Center Road, a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (4 weeks-5 years) sheet. 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. 734-394-0400 Monday-Friday.

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