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Click on section headers to see category details. Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau Babies Can't Wait BeNetSafe Bright from the Start Community Connection and Childcare Referral Family
Watchdog Hands On Northeast Georgia Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Website directory for Athens, Bogart, Hull, Watkinsville and Winterville Public Schools Barrow County (770) 867-4527 Clarke County (706) 546-7721 Jackson County (706) 367-5151 Madison County (706) 795-2191 Oconee County (706) 769-5130 Private Schools Athens Academy Athens Academy is an independent, co-educational day school for 3-year-olds through 12th grade. A challenging curriculum prepares students for college and life-long learning. The faculty and administration encourage creativity and critical thinking, as well as integrity and responsibility. Service and leadership opportunities abound and are embraced by students in all grades. Comprehensive programs in arts and athletics complement Athens Academy’s goal of educating the whole child. Athens Christian School ACS is an inter-denominational, college-preparatory institution founded to work hand in hand with the family concerning the mental, physical, social and spiritual development of their most priceless possessions: their children. The objective of ACS is to equip each young person with a Christian world-view, the finest academic training available and the scriptural character traits necessary for each student to reach their maximum potential in life for the glory of God. Athens Montessori School Blending the strong training traditions of both the American Montessori Society and the Association Montessori International, the staff of Athens Montessori School collaborate regularly to sustain plans for continuous improvement and enrichment of the school curriculum and environment. Today, with the support of a learning specialist and expert guides in music, creative movement, Spanish, drama and physical education, the staff continues to strive for the whole development and individualized learning, which are trademarks of Montessori education worldwide. Freedom to Grow UNschool Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School The mission of Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School (MDCHS) as a Catholic college-preparatory school is to develop leaders with the competence, conscience, compassion, confidence and courage who, out of love for Christ and others, will radiate Christ in their lives. MDCHS is a college-preparatory school dedicated to providing opportunities for the development of the spiritual, moral, emotional, intellectual, social and physical growth of each student. Prince Avenue
Christian School From pre-kindergarten through the 12th grade, Prince Avenue Christian School provides a comprehensive, quality college-preparatory education with a Christian worldview. We desire to honor God, pursue excellence and disciple students through academics, athletics and the arts. St. Joseph Catholic School Saint Joseph Catholic Parish School is a pre-k through 8th grade school focused on whole child education in a Christ-centered environment. SJS boasts a brand new campus showcasing a science lab, performance stage, gymnasium, large classrooms, athletic fields and much more. At Saint Joseph Catholic Parish School, students and faculty strive “To Encounter Christ” while maintaining a high level of academic excellence. Timothy Christian Elementary Waseca School offers diverse Montessori learning environments for ages six weeks to 12 years old. The program offers opportunities for self-discovery, independence and connections with respect to the natural world. Westminster Christian Academy For nearly 25 years, Westminster has provided a local and affordable option for a high-caliber education interwoven with strong values and principles by partnering with Christian families in the spiritual nurture and academic training of students. Westminster strives to develop students who are Christian thinkers, who hold a Biblical worldview, who have acquired the knowledge and skills to master advanced studies and who possess the tools necessary to become lifelong learners. Also see decal.ga.gov for Pre-K programs and www.communityconnection211.com for local public and private childcare options. Area codes 706 unless otherwise noted A Children's House Athens
Academy Athens
Christian School Athens First United Methodist Church Weekday Preschool Our preschool and pre-k school day is from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Our program abides by the Pre-K Georgia Leaning Standards. We provide effective teaching practices and a challenging age-appropriate curriculum. Additional, we teach our children about God, His Word and His Son, Jesus! Our students benefit from a balanced education, academic and Biblical. Athens
Montessori School Bethlehem First UMC Bright Beginnings Preschool of Athens Building Blocks I Building Blocks II Champions
for Children Childcare
Network Inc. Cornerstone
Christian Preschool Downs Preschool Pre-K4 Program We believe that all children have the right to an education that best meets his/her individual needs. All students need to experience the joy of learning, becoming physically fit, learning responsibility and feeling good about themselves each day. We want each child to develop to his/her fullest potential. We will ensure that all students are provided with a safe and caring environment where the individual needs of the students are met. Oconee Pre-K at Downs Preschool is a Georgia Lottery funded pre-kindergarten program. Emmanuel Episcopal
Day School Our school provides a warm, nurturing environment for our most precious gifts: young children. We offer a comprehensive early childhood program for children 20 months through 4 years. Following the Creative Curriculum Model, our 3 and 1/2 hour day includes Art, Science, Social Studies, Literacy and Math taught during small and large group time, 45 minutes of outdoor play time on one of our two playgrounds, free play to explore centers, lunchtime learn social skills and Music and Spanish on Fridays with our Kindermusik certified teacher. Our goal is to promote all areas of development: social, emotional, physical intellectual and spiritual in order for all children to reach their potential. We do this through small class sizes and a highly qualified teaching staff. Faith Presbyterian Church Mom's Morning Out Program First Presbyterian Weekday School is a Georgia Accredited Preschool serving Athens for almost 50 years. Offering classes from infants to three months to walking, and toddler through pre-k, Monday through Friday until noon. Tuition includes Spanish. Other enrichment opportunities offered include Lunch Bunch, Ballet and Kindermusik .Regular school hours --8:45 a.m. to noon. Enrichment classes offered until 1 p.m. and Early Drop Off available at 8 a.m. First Baptist Preschool First Presbyterian
Weekday School Freedom to Grow UNschool Friendship
Presbyterian Preschool Galillee Christian Church Green Acres
Baptist Preschool Inspiring
Minds Montessori Jack & Jill
Educational Child Care Center Just
for Wee Ones Kiddie
Land Day Care Center Kidettes Dayschool Kids
R Kids Learn N Play Legacy
Academy Lifespan Montessori of Athens Little Angels Daycare The Little Cherubim Early Learning & Development
Center Little
Ones Academy Little Prodigies Child Development Center Live
Oak Morning School at
First Baptist Church Magic
Years of Learning Mars
Hill Preschool Academy McPhaul
- Child Development Lab at the
University of Georgia New Freedom Christian Academies New
Moon Learning Environment Oconee
Preschool Academy Prince Avenue
Christian School SittersUlove.com The
Preschool Academy Timothy Christian Academy Preschool (see Bright Beginnings Preschool of Athens) Tiny
Tot Learning Center Trinity
Lutheran Daycare Center & Preschool Tuckston
Learning Center Waseca Learning Environment Westminister
Christian Academy Winder First UM Preschool Winterville First Baptist Church Area codes 706 unless otherwise noted Athens Area Homeschoolers Athens Cooperative Experience (ACE) Athens GA Homeschooling & Athens Creative Expression Cordis Academy of Athens for grades K - 12 Fellowship of Christian Home Educators Freedom to Grow UNschool Georgia Home Educators Association Masters Academy
for the Fine Arts Heritage Academy Oconee County Parks & Recreation Department Home Education Information Resource (HEIR) Discount curriculum and
e-mail consultant Athens Area Multiple Sclerosis Family Athens Professional
Tutoring Center Athens Tutorial Program Clarke County
Mentor Program Club Z! In Home Tutoring
Service Communiversity at
UGA, 542 6396 Cordis Academy of Athens for grades K - 12 Elizabeth Higginbothom Educational Foundation Gad's Educational and Tutoring Service Kaplan Education Center Learning By Delivery Made for Kids, Inc Pathways to Learning Sylvan Learning Center Athens Area Alliance for Bipolar Kids Athens Area Mothers of Multiples Athens Cooperative Experience (ACE) Athens Mothers’ Center Athens Single Parent Network Green Acres Playgroup La Leche League Meeting P.A.C.E. Postnatal Psychiatric Disorders Acceptance through
Compassion and Education Athens-Clarke County Library
2025 Baxter St., 613-3650 Bogart Library
200 S. Burson Ave.,
770-725-9443 Madison County Library
Highway 98, 795 5597 Oconee County Library
Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville
769-3950 Piedmont Regional
Library System
189 Bell View Street, Winder 770-867-2762 Jefferson Public Library
379 Old Pendergrass Rd., Jefferson 367-8012 AKF Athens Martial Arts AKF Oconee Family Martial Arts Athens Little Playhouse 208-1036 Athens-Clarke
Leisure Services
613-3625 Athens Little League Athens YMCA
543-6596 Athens YWCO
354-7880 Athens
Bulldog
Swim Club Athens Clarke
Tennis For Life
613-3625 Athens United
Soccer Association
425-9843 Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail (Zoo)
613-3616
293 Glen Ellen Dr. Ben Burton Park
616 Mitchell Bridge Rd. Bishop Park
613-3589 705 Sunset Drive Dudley Park/Educational Dance Center
613-3624
100 Dudley Park Rd. East Athens
Community Center
613-3593
400 McKinley Dr. Georgia Aquatics Center Oconee County scheduled to open fall 2006 548-7284 Holland Youth
Sports Complex
613-3604
250 Vincent Dr. Lyndon House
Arts Center
613-3623
293 Hoyt St. Memorial Park
613-3580
293 Gran Ellen Dr. North Oconee
River Park
Martin Luther King Pkwy. Oconee County
Little League Oconee County
Recreation Dept.
769-3965 Sandy Creek
Nature Center
613-3615
205 Old Commerce Rd. Sandy Creek Park
613-3631
400 Holman Rd. Satterfield Park
613-3589
3028 Cherokee Rd. Southeast Clarke Park/Skate Park
613-3871
4440 Lexington Rd. Thomas Lay Park
613-3596
297 Hoyt St. Winder Barrow
Brad Akins YMCA
770-868-2917 World of Wonder Playground
353-7437
Whit Davis Road near Lexington Hwy. Youth Activity Sports 369-8056
Searchable listing of Party Resouces EDITOR'S NOTE: We make every effort to confirm the accuracy of the information included in this guide. Please send updated information to webdiva@metromags.com.
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