Preschools, Daycares & Education
Advent Episcopal School
2019 6th Ave. N.
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-252-2535
mdykes@adventepiscopalschool.org
www.adventepiscopalschool.org
Advent Episcopal School, located in downtown Birmingham, offers a highly accelerated curriculum for bright students in grades 4K-8. Before-school and after-school care is available.
Be*Kare Child Development Center
2561 Acton Road
Birmingham, AL 35243
205-967-4089
bek@brighthorizons.com
www.brighthorizons.com/bekare
Engaging children intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially. Teachers inspire curiosity and imaginative thinking by implementing a curriculum that encourages skills in literacy, math/manipulatives, science, technology, music, dramatic play and outdoor learning.
Hand In Hand – a Program of United Ability
120 Oslo Circle
Birmingham, AL 35211
205-944-3939
elpadmissions@unitedability.org
Children (6 weeks – 5 years) with & without disabilities learn, play & grow together in our state-of-the-art program, DHR licensed & accredited by NAEYC, featuring an accessible, interactive playground & outdoor learning center.
Hilltop Montessori School
6 Abbott Square
Birmingham, AL 35242
205-437-9343
Accredited, authentic Montessori program serving students 18 months old
through 8th grade.
Joseph Bruno Montessori Academy
5509 Timber Hill Rd.
Birmingham, AL 35242
Phone: 205-995-8709
www.jbma.org
For over 30 years, JBMA has equipped children with the essential skills and knowledge they need to thrive as a successful adult. Enrolling toddlers – 8th grade.
Odyssey Early Sch, ools
*Inverness Campus
104 Heatherbrooke Park Dr.
Birmingham, AL 35242
205-991-0039
*Trace Crossings Campus
401 Emery Dr.
Hoover, AL 35244
205-988-8829
Created by educators featuring , state-of-the-art facilities, , nurturing teachers , with Education degrees, and comprehensive curriculum , that provides your child with age appropriate exploration into the world of learning.
Pioneer Playschool
2262 Chapel Rd.
Hoover, AL 35226
205-823-2431
www.pioneerplayschool.com/
Pioneer Playschool is your child’s frontier of imagination! Pioneer offers a world of opportunities for your child to play, learn and grow in a safe and loving environment
Rocky Ridge Learning Center
2512 Rocky Ridge Rd, Suite 108
Vestavia, AL 35243
rockyridgelearningcenter@gmail.com
www.rockridgelearningcenter.com
We believe that children develop and learn when they are provided a safe, fun and loving environment. Our mission at RRLC is to educate and encourage each child so they may reach their full potential.
Saint Mark Early Learning Center and 5K
2901 Columbiana Rd.
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
205-822-1312
Asimpson@saintmarkumc.org
www.saintmarkumc.org
A licensed program serving children ages 3 months to 6 years. We offer a loving, Christian education which includes Chapel, computer, Move & Grove, music and Spanish. Very experienced and caring staff.
St. Stephen’s Preschool
3775 Crosshaven Dr.
Birmingham, AL 35223
205-967-6317
http://ssepreschool.org/
Saint Stephen’s Preschool is a ministry of Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Birmingham, Alabama. We are a half day preschool for ages 6 months to 5 years old.
Healthcare
Alabama Department of Public Health
www.adph.org
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is the primary state health agency for the state of Alabama. Its mission is to promote, protect and improve the health of individuals and communities in Alabama.
American Heart Association
800-242-8721
Angelica Rohner Pediatric Dentistry
2045 Brookwood Medical Center Dr., Suite 21
Birmingham, AL 35209
205-870-0892
Dr. Rohner is a specialist of pediatric and adolescent dentistry. We love what we do and it shows in the care we provide!
Dr. Michael Anglin
Pediatric dentistry
Dr. Erin Nelson
Family dentistry
3825 Lorna Rd., Suite 206
Hoover, AL 35244
205-988-9800
Dr. Michael Anglin has provided quality pediatric dentistry to the Hoover and surrounding communities since 1993. With Dr. Nelson, they offer excellent care for children, adolescents & adults.
Brookwood Baptist Health
Five locations in Central Alabama
*Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
2010 Brookwood Medical Center Dr.
Birmingham, AL 35209
*Citizens Baptist Medical Center
604 Stone Ave.
Talladega, AL 35160
*Princeton Baptist Medical Center
701 Princeton Ave. S.W.
Birmingham, AL 35211
*Shelby Baptist Medical Center
1000 1st St. N.
Alabaster, AL 35007
*Walker Baptist Medical Center
3400 Hwy. 78 E.
Jasper, AL 35501
With five hospitals throughout central Alabama, hundreds of specialists, and countless ways to customize your experience, Brookwood Baptist Health is a community of care dedicated to making your new beginning a happy one.
Children’s of Alabama
1600 7th Ave. S.
Birmingham, AL 35233
205-638-9100
Children’s of Alabama has provided specialized medical care for ill and injured children since 1911, offering inpatient, outpatient, and primary care services throughout Alabama.
McCalla Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry
4814 Bell Hill Rd.
Bessemer, AL 35022
205-477-8004
www.mccallasmiles.com
Committed to promoting optimal oral health by providing high quality dental care for infants, children, adolescent and persons with special healthcare needs in a friendly and comfortable environment.
Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry
Dr. Clark Thomas & Dr. Lauten Johnson
*Hoover Location
1015 Brocks Gap Pkwy.
Hoover, AL 35244
205-982-0112
hoover.info@alpediatricdentistry.com
*Birmingham Location
721 Montclair Rd.
Birmingham, AL 35213
205-879-6150
Your child’s path to optimum dental health starts here with our kid-friendly staff. Options for in-office sedation or general anesthesia at Children’s Hospital.
Small Steps Pediatrics
, Dr. , Shameza Boyd
St. Vincent’s East Professional Bldg.
52 Medical Park Dr. E., Suite 201
Birmingham, Alabama 35235
2, 05-868-3486
www.smallstepspediatrics.com
, Providing exceptional health care and compassionate service to the families we serve. We offer a full range of pediatric care including prenatal visits for expecting parents, well–child check–ups, immunizations and sick appointments.
, Vital Smiles
Midfield
111 B.Y. Williams Sr. Dr.
Midfield, AL 35228
205-923-3172(General dentistry)
205-923-3175(Ortho)
Center Point
2302 Center Point Pkwy.
Center Point, AL 35215
205-853-9170
Vital Smiles
Orthodontic Office:
2525 Center Point Pkwy.
Center Point, AL 35215
205-854-8093
www.vitalsmiles.com
Vital Smiles believes every child deserves a dental home. We strive to make quality general dental care affordable and available to children, 20 years of age and younger.
Enrichment Classes
The Academy of the Arts
at Samford University
1939 South Lakeshore Dr.
Birmingham, AL 35229
205-726-2739
www.samford.edu/academy-of-the-arts
Art & Music for Children and Adults; Photography, Languages, ESL, & other classes for Adults.
Recreation Programs
The YMCA of Greater Birmingham
10 Branch Locations
Alabaster, Downtown, Greystone,
Hoover, Mt. Brook, Northeast, Pelham,
Shades Valley, Trussville and Vestavia
Contact: Rhonda Elmore
relmore@ymcabham.org
www.ymcabham.org
At the YMCA of Greater Birmingham, it’s about your community, your family and your health. With a mission is centered on balance, the Y encourages good health, brings families closer together and fosters personal connections.
Shops & Services
America’s Thrift Stores
americasthrift.com
America’s Thrift Stores is your one- stop Back-to-School savings shop! , 1000’s of items added every day! With clothes starting at just $1.99, why shop retail?
Applause Dancewear
1629 Oxmoor Rd.
Birmingham, AL 35209
205-871-STEP
Applause has the largest selection of dancewear in the Southeast. Clothing, shoes and accessories for all types of dance that fit toddler to plus size, teams and individuals.
Birthdays in Birmingham
www.birthdaysinbirmingham.com
A comprehensive list and specific details of places that host kids birthday parties, entertainers who will come to your party location, places to find party supplies & rentals, facilities where you can host your party and coupons from local businesses.
Bundles of Hope Diaper Bank
www.bundlesdiaperbank.org
Bundles of Hope offers hope to families during times of financial hardship by providing their infants and toddlers with diapers.
Childcare Resources
244 W. Valley Ave. Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-945-0018
The mission of this non-profit is to make quality care and education of children happen by providing information, education and assistance to families, providers of child care and the community.
Museums and Attractions
Alabama Splash Adventure
(summer season)
4599 Splash Adventure Pkwy.
Birmingham, AL 35022
205-481-4750
www.alabamasplash.com
Birmingham Museum of Art
2000 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35203
205.254.2565
www.artsbma.org
Bart’s ArtVenture combines high tech art-making tools with hands-on creation stations to let kids and families develop their art education in a creative, communal environment.
Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba Rd.
Birmingham, AL 35223
205-879-0409
Approximately 900 animals of 230 species call the Birmingham Zoo home, including sea lions, zebras, rhinos and endangered species from six continents. Open daily from 9am to 5pm.
Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
1919 9th St.
Calera, AL 35040
205-668-3435
Come enjoy exciting Saturday train rides, seasonal special events, train-themed birthday parties and educational field trips.
McWane Science Center
200 19th St. N.
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-714-8414
info@mcwane.org
www.mcwane.org
Fun and learning never end at McWane Science Center, a nonprofit, hands-on museum with aquarium and IMAX® Dome Theater. Four floors of interactive exhibits celebrate science and wonder.