Please note: these resources are not endorsed by PEPS

Art
Curious Kidstuff Art Classes Web site
Create art in a variety of media ages 1 and up
Curious Kidstuff’s Loft, 4740 California Ave SW
206-935-4185

Sweet Pea Cottage Preschool of the Arts Web site
Well-established non-profit preschool program based in the arts and multi-cultural learning is opening new site in West Seattle this fall. Teachers are professional artists; classrooms are mixed ages from 2 1/2 to 6. Opening September 2010. Accepting applications and scheduling tours now!
Michelle Stiller, Managing Director ~ (206) 217-9767

Touch Through Time - art celebrating life! Web site
Printsake and Journey Stones that capture a moment in your child's life. Hand and Foot impressions at Curious Kidstuff or at home studio location on Alki. Online orders and at home impression kit is available at the website. Great gift idea!
206-938-7623

Books
**Barefoot Books Web site
An independent publisher of children's books and other gift ideas. Their products champion imagination, creativity, and cultural awareness. Order online or through West Seattle mom and stallholder Sue Gray.

Childbirth
Childbirth classes/Doula services
Private childbirth classes for new or experienced expecting mothers and partners to help them have a successful birth experience, as they define it. April Bolding is a physical therapist, childbirth educator, birth doula and West Seattle mom.
April Bolding
206.988.5221
Email April

Childcare (not endorsed by PEPS)
**Child Care Resources Web site
A not-for-profit agency and website with information and online searches for childcare providers
Seattle/North King County
Referral Line (206) 329-5544

Alki Kid's Place
After School Programs from 2:30 to 6:30, ages 4-14
Alki Kid's Place is designed to provide a safe and enriching environment for children and encourage recreational, artistic, creative abilities and learning.
6115 SW Hinds @ Alki Congregational UCC
206-938-0145

College Nannies & Tutors Web site
College Nannies offers a complete set of placement and on-call childcare services specifically tailored to the needs of working professionals and busy families.
425.221.1508

EuropaKids International Preschool Web site
3 West Seattle locations ~ 3 month - 6-year
EuropaKids International Preschool is the perfect place for your little one to become a truly global child by learning a new language and culture in a preschool environment!

Fauntleroy Children’s Center
Non-profit childcare, ages 1 month and up, PT/FT
9131 California Ave SW (206) 932-9590

"Happily Ever After" Preschool and Childcare
West Seattle mom caring for children ages 1-5.
5206 23rd Ave SW, (206) 935-4147

Providence Mt. St. Vincent
Day care
4831 35th Ave SW
(206) 937-3700 ask for asst. director of childcare

SeekingSitters Web site
On-line babysitting referral service, where sitters are over 18, have had extensive checks, First Aid, and bring with them a backpack of age appropriate activities and a positive attitude.
Lisa Rizza ~ (206) 714-2222

**Sittercity.com Web site
The Web's leading parent - babysitter matchmaking site

Three Tree Montessori (non-profit) Web site
Full-day and1/2 day
Toddler (approx 16mths to 3yrs) & Preschool (ages 3-6)
220 SW 166th St. Burien WA 98166
206-242-5100

West Seattle Montessori Web site
Preschool through 8th Grade Education
11215 15th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 935-0427

Clothing
**Impwear Web site
Clothing for Children Made by a Mom
(206) 324-3255

**Baby Pita Web site
A West Seattle family business makes cozy, comfy infant bags that integrate with your child's car seat.
(206) 321-1206

Clothing - Consignment
Again and A Gain
Used children’s and maternity clothing, children’s equipment and toys
4832 California Ave SW
(206) 933-2060

Funky Jane’s
Used women’s, maternity, children’s clothing and shoes
4706 California Ave SW
(206) 937-2637

Small Clothes
Resale kids clothing and gifts
3236 California Ave SW
206-923-2222

Retroactive Kid's
4859 Rainier Ave S, Columbia City
206-932-3154

Community Centers
Alki Community Center Web site
Playground, gym, Alki Bathhouse Arts Studio, Roller Skating
5817 SW Stevens St
206-684-7430

Delridge Community Center Web site
Playground, gym, piano, dance, day camps, wading pool
Rainy Day Gym, Tuesday - Friday mornings 9:30am-1:30pm
4501 Delridge Way SW
(206) 684-7423

Hiawatha Community Center Web site
Tennis courts, wading pool, batting cage, children’s play area
Rainy Day Gym, Thursday 10am - 12pm
2700 California Ave. SW
(206) 684-7441

High Point Community Center Web site
Basketball, soccer, flag football, no toddler/preschool programs at this time.
6920 34th Avenue SW
(206) 684-7422

Southwest Community Center Web site
Piano, Pottery, Ballet, Karate, Sports, Mexican Dance, Toddler Play Group, Day Camps, Southwest Pool (includes swim classes for tots)
2801 SW Thistle
(206) 684-7438

Community Services
Westside Baby Website
A non-profit, charitable organization helping needy babies and children living in West Seattle & White Center. Disposable diapers always needed!
Donation drop-off sites:
West Seattle Kids Salon
All West Seattle co-op pre-schools
206-767-1662 for services/assistance or information

Counseling & Support
Family Help Line Web site
The Family Help Line is toll-free phone line offering information and referral; advocacy; and parent coaching and support for families and caregivers in all 39 counties of Washington State.
Call: 1-800-932-4675 or 206-233-0139

Doris Bartel, MSW, LICSW Web site
A Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker providing individual psychotherapy and couples counseling to adults, teens and parents in West Seattle and Downtown. Doris has over 12 years experience in the clinical field with a wide variety of issues.
4546 California Ave. SW Suite 202 | 206-683-2742

Marnee Crawford, MA LMFT Web site
A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over eight years of experience providing counseling for kids and families. Marnee lives in West Seattle, is a PEPS mom, and a volunteer newborn group leader.
(206) 679-1409

Benjamin Luedke, MA, LMHC Web site
A licensed mental health counselor providing psychotherapy and counseling in West Seattle.
6407 Fauntleroy Way SW
(206) 371-6075

Lori McConnell, MS, LMHC, NCC, CMHS Web site
A Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor and Child Specialist who provides counseling for kids, teens, and parents in West Seattle.
3453 California Ave SW Ste A
(206)349-3625

Westside Counseling Services
Suzanne Roberts, MSW, LICSW Web site
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in parenting, child and adolescent mental health, evaluation and treatment of ADHD, mood and behavior disorders, and eating disorders for children and teens.. A West Seattle PEPS mom and volunteer group leader.
3614 California Ave SW | 206-999-3698

Manya Vaupel, MEd, BCBA Web site
Program Director - Autism Consultant
SpectrumCIRCLES
A nationally recognized board certified behavior analyst who offers services for families who have children with autism spectrum disorders, including home visits in West Seattle.
206-384-3702

Dance & Gymnastics
Gildenfire Dance Web site
The Community School of West Seattle
Contact Jenna at 206-818-9105

Kathys Studio Of Dance
4210 SW Edmunds St
206-935-3777

Nurturing Pathways: Growing the Mind through Movement | View the 2010 brochure
Birth-3 years Creative Dance Movement.
Call the West Seattle YMCA at 935-6000 for more information!

Seattle Civic Dance Theatre Web site
9131 California Ave SW (in Fauntleroy Hall)
206-938-3062

Education
American Sign Language Classes
Hiawatha Community Center starting in January 2009
Contact Lakema Bell at 206.684.7441 or Email

Co-Op Preschool Web site
1-5 year olds, Parents Volunteer 1/week
Hiawatha Community Center, 2700 California Ave. SW
(206) 684-7441

EuropaKids International Preschool Web site
3 West Seattle locations ~ 3 month - 6-year
EuropaKids International Preschool is the perfect place for your little one to become a truly global child by learning a new language and culture in a preschool environment!

Foreign language immersion classes Web site
Phinney Neighborhood Center
Classes in French, Spanish, Mandarin, and Japanese for children ages 18 months to 5 years and their parent/caregiver.
Email info@pollyglottots.com

Hop to Signaroo Web site
American Sign Language classes and materials for hearing parents and their hearing babies. Early communication and reduced frustration are literally at your fingertips!
Contact Nancy Hanauer @ 206.789.SIGN (7446)

Kinder Club
3-5 year olds
Southwest Community Center, 2801 SW Thistle
(206) 684-7438

Learning Ladder Preschool Web site
3-5 year olds
Hiawatha Community Center, 2700 California Ave. SW
(206) 684-7441

Preschool Day Camp
3-5 year olds
Southwest Community Center, 2801 SW Thistle
(206) 684-7438

Signing with Infants
WS YMCA, 4515 36th Ave SW Web site
(206) 935-6400 ext 123; Janet Mudge

Three Tree Montessori (non-profit) Web site
Toddler, Preschool to Middle School
Half and Full day program
220 SW 166th St. Burien WA 98166
206-242-5100

Exercise - Adults
8 Limbs Yoga West Seattle Web site
Full schedule of drop-in classes including Pilates and Prenatal and Mom & Baby Yoga. Owned by a PEPS mom.
4645 1/2 California Ave SW (enter through alley)
206.933.9642

Mommy Running Lessons Web site
Moms of all fitness levels can begin a running lesson close to home, with tots in strollers. It's not hard, scary or intimidating at all - just a way for moms to get out, get a little exercise (sweat), have a little conversation and cheer each other on.
Call 206-291-7513 or email Coach Beth

Sound Yoga
Variety of classes including Prenatal/ Postpartum
5639 California Ave SW
(206) 938-8915

Stroller Strides Web site Schedule   |   Meetup Group
Workout with your baby at all different exercise levels, winter classes available inside, and a free runner's group. Stroller Strides also offers a FREE Luna Mom's Group with weekly playdates, monthly Mom's Night out, and quarterly charitable events.
Athena @ (800) 917-4592 or Email

West Seattle YMCA Web site
fitness, swim, aerobics, yoga, pilates; membership or drop in classes available
WS YMCA, 4515 36th Ave SW
(206) 935-6000

Exercise - Children
Aikido of West Seattle
Parent/toddler classes in aikido for 2-4 year olds.
4421 Fauntleroy Way SW
Contact Pam Cooper at 206-938-5222

The Community School of West Seattle
Creative Movement Classes
Creative Movement Classes for ages 1-5
206.818.9105 or email Jenna

Creative Movement for Kids Web site
ages 3-5
WS YMCA, 4515 36th Ave SW
(206) 935-6000

8 Limbs Yoga West Seattle Web site
Kids Yoga Saturdays at 11 am! Take an adult class at 10:45am while your child takes yoga! Owned by a PEPS mom.
4645 1/2 California Ave SW (enter through alley)
206.933.9642

Europa Kids Web site
We offer weekly Gymnastic lessons provided by a professional organization.
206-708-5784

The Jungle Gym Web site
Gymnastics classes for kids starting at 4 months, as well as martial arts, yoga and dance classes. We also do great birthday parties!
15216 2nd Ave SW, Burien
206.248.3547

The Little Gym of West Seattle Web site
The Little Gym offers parent/child classes and age appropriate tumbling and gymnastic classes, for children ages 4 months through 12 years old.
7025 California Ave. SW
206-937-0311

Swimming for Toddlers Web site
Southwest Pool @ Southwest Community Center
2801 SW Thistle
(206) 684-7438

Tumbletown
Tumbling activities for walking to 3+years and 3-5 years
19102 Des Moines Memorial Drive
(206) 439-8234

Urban Kids Play Web site
Itsy Bitsy Yoga classes for children birth to age four, with their parents! This is a great opportunity for active movement with parent-child interaction and bonding. 206-285-1640
315 First Avenue West, Queen Anne

West Side Gymnastics Academy
2701 California Ave SW Unit C
794-4313

WS YMCA Water Babies Swim Class Web site
ages birth to 3
WS YMCA, 4515 36th Ave SW
(206) 935-6000

WS YMCA Parent / Tot Class Web site
tumbling activities; walking to 3 with parent
WS YMCA, 4515 36th Ave SW
(206) 935-6000

Yoga with Baby Classes at Hiawatha
A simple way for moms to get out of the house with baby and do some stretching, strengthening and breathing. For moms with babies around 1 month to still crawling. Sessions offered weekly on Tuesdays 10-11:15. More info can be obtained from the Hiawatha Community Center.
Sign-up use the SPARC button on their websites or call them. Or Email Beverly Denny, RYT.

Food & Dining
HAPPYBABY Food Web site
HAPPYBABY offers premium fresh frozen organic baby meals, cereals, and meals. Recommended by Dr. Sears, HAPPYBABY meals are delicious, organic and contains probiotics. Available at Whole Food, Babies R Us, Madison Market, and on amazon.com
206-910-6041 | Email

Sprouts Baby Food Web site
Sprouts creates fresh, organic food for babies and toddlers. We cater to your baby's nutritional needs. Our baby food is made-to-order and delivered to you each week.
206-427-5100 | Online Ordering

Lodging
Suite Shag-a-licious Web site
A vacation rental studio suite with a luxurious queen bed, a fully-equiped kitchen, private bathroom and a wood-burning fireplace. It’s a comfortable home away from home. Children welcome!
3601 SW Raymond St, Seattle, WA 98126 | (206) 935-6440

Movies
Admiral Twin Theatre Website
2343 California Ave SW | 206-938-3456

Music
Music Together Web site
interactive parent/child music class; ages 9mos to 4
WS YMCA, 4515 36th Ave SW | (206) 935-6000

Musikgarten Web site
Music with ages newborn to 9 years old
Magnolia, Ballard, Seward Park, and other locations
(206) 691-0621

Mike Weiser Music
Piano lessons in your home, various styles and methods, all ages (kids and parents)
206-200-2995 | Email | Web site

Photography
Jeff Schmitt Web site
PEPS parent and local photographer focusing on children and families.

Playplaces - Indoor
The Seattle Times
Article with many suggestions
Local play areas offer respite from wet weather

Moonpaper Tent Web site
Where Magic is Alive and Dream Worlds Do Exist
206-422-6616 | 918 NE 64th St, Seattle
(Just off Roosevelt, one block West of Whole Foods)

Indoor Play Web site
Infants - 5 year olds, not staffed
$2.00/day, T, Th, F 10am-2pm
Alki Community Center, 5817 SW Stevens St
206-684-7430

Indoor Playground Web site
2-5 year olds, $2/visit or $16/10 visits
Fridays 10am-11:30pm
Hiawatha Community Center, 2700 California Ave. SW
(206) 684-7441

Playplaces - Outdoor
Puget Ridge Tot Lot Web site
small playground for small children, completely fenced; walking through preschool
21st SW & Croft Pl SW Delridge
(from Delridge head east on Juneau for about ½ mile)

Reading - Story Time
Delridge Library
5423 Delridge Way S.W. ~ 733-9125
Thursdays 11 a.m. Children 3 to 5 years of age.

West Seattle Library
2306 42nd Ave. S.W. ~ 206-684-7444
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Westwood Village ~ 932-0328
Juice n' Jammies Children's Storytime ~ Wed at 6:00 pm

Research
**Talaris Web site
Talaris Research Institute works to improve the social, emotional and cognitive development of children from the prenatal period through age five by providing parents with tools to raise their children effectively.

Resources
**GoCityKids Web site
The Online Guide to Activities & Resources for Kids in the Greater Seattle Area
(206) 709-9026

**ParentMap.com Web site
Monthly Newsmagazine and Online Resource for Puget Sound Parents

**PreschoolRock.com Web site
Resource for parents of preschool age children with articles on crafts, activities, parenting, books, science and nature, potty training, parties, fitness, and nutrition.

**Red Tricycle Web site
Pint-Sized News For Savvy Grown-Ups. A great resource for parents of young children, and listings on fun things to do in various neighborhoods.

**Seattle Urban Baby Web site
The City Guide for Parents: Events Calendar, Activity Finder by neighborhood or ZIP code, Today's featured event, tip, and poll.

**West Seattle Family Zone Web site
A website dedicated to connecting West Seattle families.

Swimming
Evergreen Pool Web site
Parent & Me toddler swimming lessons we are offered daily 9am-10am or Tues/Thurs 6pm-7pm. The classes are 40-45 mins and give kids 10mos-3 yrs a great time to get comfortable in the water.
606 SW 116th Street ~ 206-588-2297

Services
Adorn Home Interiors Web site
Rebecca Carlson
206-295-5942
Rebecca Carlson, a peps mom, offers interior design from a little "pick me up" to a full blown re-do, as well as home organization services.

Artistic Framers
5631 California Ave SW
(206) 935-8770

Toy Stores
Curious Kidstuff
Non-violent toys, books, music, art, and more
4740 California Ave SW
(206) 937-8788

Urban Kids Play
A selection of unique, creative, high-quality toys for children birth to age five. European and wooden toys for active play every day. 206-285-1640
1805 Queen Anne Avenue N, Queen Anne Web site

To submit ideas for the Resource Guide email Fiona Preedy.