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A Nanny Connection

Dedicated to finding you the perfect nanny!  Full time, part time, live out/in placement...no fee unless the nanny is placed.   925.743.0587 

www.nannyconnection.com

Baby Boot Camp

Baby Boot Camp

Baby Boot Camp is an innovative stroller-fitness program that helps moms regain or enhance pre-pregnancy fitness levels and meet the physical challenges of parenting by emphasizing strength training in a supportive environment. Baby Boot Camp balances the fitness needs of new parents with their desire to spend time with their children. Baby Boot Camp's certified personal trainer instructors lead cardio drills, strength training exercises and stretching to increases overall fitness. Classes are geared for all fitness levels. Parents and children will enjoy making new friends. First class is FREE. Classes meet at Oakland Temesical Park. Check the website for schedule and directions.

www.babybootcamp.com

Berkeley Hills Nursery School

Imagination at play.

Nestled in the hills next to a local park where parents and kids often gather to play after school, we offer PLAY-BASED LEARNING for children 2.9 - 5 years old in a warm and engaging environment.

We follow a joyful 40-year tradition of gently nurturing children for the road ahead. We've created a warm, WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT that helps build social skills and foster curiosity.

www.berkeleyhills.org

Berkeley Playhouse

Berkeley Playhouse is a professional theatre for all ages producing a season of sparkling music theatre productions and a year-round music theatre conservatory of classes in acting, dance and singing for toddlers, pre-school, youth, teens and adults. 

The Make Believers is an exciting new theatre-based program for parents/toddlers and pre-schoolers ages 3-5 created to stimulate the imagination and growth.  More at www.berkeleyplayhouse.org.

Brushstrokes Studio

The East Bay's only Paint-Your-Own-Pottery Studio is a great art activity for you and your kids. Create beautiful ceramic keepsakes with baby handprints and footprints. Moms' groups receive a 10% discount.

www.brushstrokestudio.com

Chef Dan Leff Catering

Fine quality personal chef and catering services.  Small events a speciality.  Experienced chef with 14+ years experience, great customer service.

www.ChefDanLeff.com

The Center for Natural Health Care and Healing

The Center for Natural Health Care and Healing is able to treat your entire family.  Homeopathy is wonderful for infants with colic, sleep issues, allergies. Acupuncture treats women from infertility, post-partum issues, PMS, menopause. I am a Naturopath, Acupuncturist and Homeopath and look forwarding to answering any questions you might have.

www.cfnhc.com

Children's Support
League
is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds to support children's charities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties."

www.childrenssupportleague.org

The Dailey Method

Get longer, leaner, stronger, more fit. Combines yoga, ballet barre work and core strengthening into an energizing hour-long class. Parking, shower/lockers plus childcare! Conveniently located on Piedmont Avenue at Pleasant Valley Drive in Oakland.

www.thedaileymethod.com

Designing Women Interiors

Designing Women Interiors is a full-service interior design firm specializing in traditional design, custom table top linens, and real estate staging.

www.designingwomeninteriors.com

East Bay Dads

East Bay Dads is a group of fathers with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers in the Oakland/Berkeley area. We meet weekly to go to a local park, museum, or other fun place and also have a weekly hike.

www.eastbaydads.info

East Bay Music Together

Welcome to East Bay Music Together! We'd love to have you join us for music and movement for newborns through preschoolers - and the adults who love them!

http://eastbaymusictogether.com

East Bay Preschool Directory

Researching preschools in Contra Costa County? Visit the East Bay Preschool Directory to gather detailed information about preschools in Alamo, Danville, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, and more!
www.eastbaypreschools.com

EcoMom Alliance

The EcoMom Alliance is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization inspiring women to use our collective power to create an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable future.

With EcoMom Community Leaders around the world, our programming is based in regional outreach that has a global impact.


www.ecomomalliance.org

Gymboree Play & Music

Gymboree Play & Music offers age-appropriate play, music and arts classes where parents and children gather to explore, experiment and open their imaginations together in classes that feature specially designed equipment and activities that challenge and delight children from newborns to 5 year olds.

www.playandmusic.com/b2c/customer/home.jsp

Habitot Children's Museum

Hands-on play and learning discovery center for toddlers and preschoolers. Classes, special programs and birthdays, too.

www.habitot.org

Junior Center of Art and Science

The Junior Center of Art and Science is an independent, nonprofit organization which has served over 500,000 East Bay children and their families over its 54 year history.  Programs include parent/child preschool workshops for 3 to 5 year olds, school outreach workshops and exhibits presented in 14 East Bay cities, after school and summer classes for ages 5 to 17, community events for the entire family and drop-in activities for all ages.  The Junior Center is located on the shores of Lake Merritt in Oakland's Lakeside Park.  Bay area artists and naturalists present time-tested programs in the visual arts and sciences at the Center and in classrooms throughout the East Bay.  For more information about the Junior Center's programs please visit the Center's website at www.juniorcenter.org.

Junior League of Oakland-East Bay Inc.

Junior League is a volunteer organization for women serving the East-Bay area and focusing on Children at Risk.

www.jloeb.org

Loved Twice

Loved Twice is dedicated to delivering gently used and new baby clothes directly to underprivileged newborns upon their departure from hospitals. 

In the East Bay, drop off your baby clothes at Cool Tops, 5697 Miles Avenue in Oakland, Cool Tops, 3367 Mt. Diablo Blvd. in Lafayette or Blossom Exchange at 1619 N. Broadway in Walnut Creek.

http://lovedtwice.org

Viva El Español!

Give your child the gift of foreign language!

NEW Parent & Me Art Class!

  • Parent & Me, Pre-School/Kindergarten and 1st -8th grade programs offered
  • Attend on a drop-in basis, on days that are convenient to you
  • Immersion program lead by experienced teachers
  • Now adult classes too!

www.LamorindaSpanish.com

The Nurture Center

The Nurture Center is a maternity and baby store and resource center in Lafayette, California. We provide new parent education and support, and products for pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and parenting. We offer a wide selection of high-quality products -- mom and baby tested and approved.

The Nurture Center is located at:
3399 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-1346
(888) 998-BABY (2229)
Fax # (925) 284-1557
www.nurturecenter.com

Oakland Adventure Boot Camp

Oakland Adventure Boot Camp for Women is a four week outdoor fitness program that offers fitness instruction, nutritional counseling and motivational training – packed with fun, energizing activities designed to help you achieve your fitness goals. Whether you want to lose weight to fit into that special dress, shed the extra pounds from pregnancy, get fit for that special occasion or just kick your fitness into high gear, this program is for you!

Women of all fitness levels, sizes, and ages are gaining great results with Oakland Adventure Boot Camp! You can too! Whether you are a beginner, an avid fitness enthusiast or just tired of the same old routine, come try this whole new approach to exercise and fun!

http://www.oaklandbootcamp.com/

Oaklanded.com

A parent's guide to Oakland featuring, Crib Notes, a bimonthly email featuring parent resources, baby and toddler-friendly activities, and exclusive baby boutique discounts.

www.oaklanded.com

Online Playgroup

OnlinePlaygroup offers an extensive directory of hundreds of playgroups worldwide, plus practical information on how to start a playgroup and free online tools you can use to manage your playgroup.

www.onlineplaygroup.com

Pacific Academy

Pacific Academy Nomura Preschool was founded over 40 years ago to provide nurturing care in a structured, stimulating environment.  Our balanced program features age-appropriate academics, enriching art and music, fun physical activities, and lots of opportunities for creative expression and free play. 

www.pacificacademy.com

Parenting Bookmark

ParentingBookmark.com is a family owned business designed to promote character education in children. Our website includes resources from experts in the field of parenting and relationships, specifically self-esteem and raising kids with strong virtues and morals.

www.parentingbookmark.com

Peekaboo Maps

East Bay Moms is now selling Peedaboo Maps--a brand new resource for parents.  Peekaboo's debut map of the East Bay is a must-have for all parents of young children.  Use this brightly colored, easy-to-read laminated map to find kid-friendly restaurants, parks, activities, museums, bookstores, toy stores, libraries, farmer's markets & more!  Stashed in the diaper bag, stroller or car, Peekaboo Maps are an indispensable resource for parents on the go.  Peekaboo Maps can be purchased at East Bay Moms activities for $12.99.  For mail order, send $14.99 (includes $2.00 for postage & handling) to East Bay Moms, 6000 Contra Costa Road, Oakland, CA  94618.
http://peekaboomaps.com/

Proctor Design

Proctor Design offers creative and artistic services to enhance your home in a variety of ways.  Kevin Proctor is a painter and muralist who creates striking graphics for children's rooms and outdoor walls and fences.  Kevin is also a registered Landscape Architect (CA #5011) with nine years of experience in professional design firms creating unique high-end residential landscapes.  Feel free to call to discuss rates and how you can benefit from Proctor Design's services.   Please see the following website for examples of artistic work http://sites.google.com/site/proctormurals

415-218-8763.

REDWOOD DAY SCHOOL

Situated in an incredible 3.5-acre campus in the heart of Oakland, Redwood Day School's program of project-based learning helps children develop inquisitive minds, build confidence in their individual gifts, and contribute as responsible members of society.

RDS is a K - 8 private school. For more information, please email Katrina Hale at khale@rdschool.org.

www.rdschool.org

The Renanissance School

The Renaissance School is a truly international center of learning and culture. Our school provides an environment that is open, supportive and multidisciplinary so each and every child can achieve her potential.

www.therenaissanceschool.com

SadieDey's Cafe - you've gotta eat, kids gotta play.
We are a family friendly restaurant serving all members of the local community by providing:
* Tasty Food
* Free Wifi
* Indoor Playground for kids under 5
* Fabulous Birthday packages
* Locally roasted coffee
* And, a lively, comfortable place to enjoy it all.
Whether the sky is blue or grey, people need to eat and kids need to play. We know these two daily activities don't always blend well, and Sadiedey's bridges the gap. We're unique, and stand apart from other cafés by offering over 1000 square feet of dedicated play activities for kids. Our play also comes with helpers who engage the kids in all kinds of fun activities. You get to eat and visit with friends, use our FREE WIFI to catch up on email & work, while junior gets to go tumble, climb, imagine, dress up, paint, draw, mash playdoh, or just hang out and cuddle with you.
4210 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA 94609 | Phone: (510) 601-REST (7378) Birthday HOTLINE: (510)-459-3811  Hours: Mon - Thurs: 9am - 7pm | Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 9am - 3:30pm
Admission:Adults and Pre-crawlers are FREE.  Crawlers to Age 5: $5.95 All-Day.
Additional Siblings: $2.95 each.

www.sadiedeyscafe.com

See Mommy Run

Find or start a free running or walking group convenient to your schedule, location, and fitness level at www.seeMOMMYrun.com, and make friends for you and your child.

Sherman Swim School

SWIMMING LESSONS:  Private and semi-private classes. 90 degree water.  Fun and caring teachers.  9 months to adults.
SPRINGBOARD DIVING:  Beginning lessons through team.  7 years to adults.
We have taught students to swim since 1961, and turned out numerous diving champions.
PARTIES:  Available to rent for parties.
We have taught over 36,000 students to swim and dive since 1961. 
We offer Private and Semi-private swimming lessons in 90 degree water.   Our teachers are fun, caring, and motivational!  We teach from 9 months olds to adults, all abilities.
We also teach Springboard diving lessons, and our diving team has turned out numerous diving champions.  We offer Beginning lessons through Team for 7 year olds to adults.
Our  Facility, with 3 outdoor pools, is available to rent for birthday parties on weekends.
www.shermanswim.com

Shopping! The Musical

Now in its third hit year, "Shopping! The Musical" is currently San Francisco's longest running original musical.  This award-winning revue features comedy songs about customers, products, Victoria's Secret, those "oh-so-helpful" sales people, people who pay with all change and much, much more!  We'll give you a night of laughter, music, and "Shopping!"...without maxing out your credit card!

www.shoppingthemusical.com

Support Groups For Mothers

Eight week support groups are offered for first time mothers or mothers with older children and/or new infants which are organized geographically..

www.supportgroupformothers.com

Tahoe Web Hosting & Design

Personalized, affordable website hosting and design services -- with a smile!

Share the growth, smiles, and achievements of your children with family and friends around the world!

Your business needs a website, too. Are you confused about technical jargon? At Tahoe Design Concepts, we talk about your website project in language you can understand! Just ask us. 1-888-200-2788.

We make a difference -- locally and globally.

tahoewebhost.com or tahoedesignconcepts.com

Temple Sinai Preschool

Temple Sinai Preschool is a nurturing developmental, play-based Jewish preschool in the Oakland hills with an outstanding faculty, strong parent involvement and low student/teacher ratio. A program of Temple Sinai reform synagogue, TSP is nestled among the trees on the Merritt  College campus.  Visit our website at www.templesinaipreschool.org.  For tours and more information, contact Michelle Tirella Green at 510-451-3263 or michelle@oaklandsinai.org.  “Temple Sinai Preschool is phenomenal - in so many ways!  …the teachers are amazing.  I have personally learned a lot from them!  …. The director is so devoted and makes it a priority to get to know each and every child.  I can't think of a more nurturing place, but also a place where a kid gets to be a kid.  They have wonderful enrichment activities, regular visits from the Rabbis and the cantor … my child wakes up every weekend asking if he can go to preschool that morning”. ~Berkeley Parents Network.
Temple Sinai Preschool - 12500 Campus Drive, Oakland CA 94619

The Tulip Grove

The Tulip Grove is the East Bay's best resource for new parents.  Whether you are in your first few weeks of pregnancy or experiencing the joys and challenges of life with a newborn, The Tulip Grove is here to help. We offer professionally-led classes, workshops and peer support groups along with all of the baby products you need to take the anxiety out of pregnancy, childbirth and parenting. The Tulip Grove provides you with educational classes and resources, including:

On the spot lactation support
Semi-private childbirth preparation classes
CPR, infant massage & baby sign language
Newborn care workshops and new mom support groups
The best selection of essential products for new baby

Hours: 10 am - 5 pm Tuesday-Saturday | 10 am - 2 pm Sunday | Closed Monday

www.thetulipgrove.com


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