Education & Daycare

GraceKids CDC

5125 Sicard Hollow Rd. Vestavia Hills, AL 35242

205-639-1388

www.gracekidscdc.org

From Infants to After School care, GraceKids uses research-based, Christian curriculum to stimulate curiosity, thinking and problem solving skills. Come in for a tour and see our amazing facility!

Hilltop Montessori School

6 Abbott Square Birmingham, AL 35242

205-437-9343

www.hilltopmontessori.com

Accredited, daily foreign language, technology, fine arts. Located in the beautiful town of Mt. Laurel, off Hwy. 280 near Greystone. Educating children age 18 months through the 8th grade.

Imaginations Preschool

Bluff Park United Methodist Church 733 Valley St. Hoover, AL 35226

205-822-5813

www.bluffparkpreschool.com

A half day preschool for children 6 months to 4K. Offering a comprehensive preschool education to children of all backgrounds and faiths. Our goal is for each child to be kindergarten ready at graduation; in heart, mind, body, and spirit!

Joseph Bruno Montessori Academy

5509 Timber Hill Rd.Birmingham, AL 35242

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.

Liberty Pals Enrichment Center

The Church at Liberty Parking 12001 Liberty Parkway Vestavia Hills, AL 35242

205-969-1245

Liberty Pals’ Bible-based, Christ-centered curriculum allows the children to grow spiritually while also experiencing a growing sense of self-worth, independence and a personal joy for learning. With low child to teacher ratios, we offer classes from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday for ages 6 months through 4 years.

Noah’s Nook

Valleydale Church 2324 Valleydale Rd. Birmingham, AL 35244

205-271-7728

valleydale.org/mdo

Our program provides each child with the opportunity to develop mentally, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment. You will find a place of grace, love, and quality care at Noah’s Nook.

Odyssey Early Sch​ools

www.odysseyearlyschool.com

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.

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School

1720 Oxmoor Rd. Homewood, AL 35209

205-879-3237

www.olsschool.com

Fostering a Christ-centered environment that includes strong academics, technology, and enrichment opportunities. Educating young minds in K3-8th grades. AdvancED accredited.

Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School

5514 Double Oak Lane Birmingham, AL 35242

205-991-5488

www.olvbirmingham.com

A Christ-centered learning community that fosters academic excellence, positive moral development, and community service. We encourage students to reach their full potential in a creative and nurturing environment that promotes Gospel values.

Woodland Park Christian Learning Center

1800 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Birmingham, AL 35211

​205-250-1488

www.woodlandparkclc.net

Serving children ages 6 weeks – 5 years old. Open year-round, nutritious meals, and a healthy balance of play & academics. Employee background checks with state of the art facilities.

Healthcare

Brookwood Baptist Health

Four locations in Central Alabama

BBHob.com

Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive Birmingham, AL 35209

Princeton Baptist Medical Center

701 Princeton Ave SW 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 four hospitals delivering throughout central Alabama, access to an entire network 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 Seventh Ave. S. Birmingham, AL 35233

205-638-9100

www.childrensal.org

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

Dentistry for children, adolescents and patients with disabilities. Orthodontics for children and adults. We offer traditional metal brackets as well as clear invisalign option.

Thomas Pediatric Dentistry

721 Montclair Rd. Birmingham, AL 35213

205-879-6150

www.thomaspediatricdentistry.com

As one of Birmingham’s most trusted children’s dentists, Dr. Thomas offers a safe, nurturing environment in a state of the art oral health facility for infants, children, teenagers and those with special needs. 

UAB Women and Infants Center

1700 6th Ave. S. Birmingham, AL 35233

205-934-3411

www.uabmedicine.org

A world-class health care facility dedicated to the care of women & infants. From inpatient surgical care to routine outpatient office visits, the UAB Women and Infants Center provides complete care for mother and baby.

Special Needs

Alabama Family Trust

2820 Columbiana Rd. Suite 103 Vestavia, AL 35216

205-313-3915 or 844-238-4630

www.alabamafamilytrust.com

A nonprofit special needs trust that holds and administers money for the disabled so they are able to become eligible and maintain government benefits for which they would otherwise be financially ineligible.

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

Offering a variety of noncredit courses & workshops in the arts for all ages: calligraphy, drawing, photography, painting, pottery, creative writing, and summer camps. Music lessons in piano, strings, theory, voice, woodwinds & harp.

Head Over Heels Gymnastics

500 Caldwell Trace Birmingham, AL 35242

205-981-2720

www.headoverheelsgyms.com

Helping children gain fitness, gymnastics skills, confidence and self-esteem for over 20 years! Offering gymnastics, tumbling, aerial silks​ & circus arts​, trampoline, cheer, Ninja classes plus fantastic camps & birthday parties!

Kindermusik with Michele & Friends

Locations in Homewood, Vestavia Hills & Oak Mountain

205-568-6702

kmwithmichele.com

Developmentally appropriate music classes for children 2 months to 7 years old. Visit our website for more information.

The Pointe Dance Arts

1031 Brocks Gap Pkwy. Suite 265 Hoover, AL 35244

205-518-5389

www.thepointedancearts.com

At The Pointe Dance Arts, we believe that learning should be fun! Our staff strives to maintain a safe, creative, exciting classroom environment while offering each child the highest quality dance education. We offer a wide variety of classes with registration open all year long!

Tiger Rock Martial Arts

Alabaster: 205-624-3429

Greystone: 205-981-7777

Hoover: 205-823-1999

Pelham: 205-663-0091

Gardendale: 205-631-002

www.tigerrockmartialarts.com

Tiger Rock Martial Arts – teaching life skills and personal development! Our nationally accredited taekwondo instructors understand constructive child development. Tiger-Rock instructors believe in positive reinforcement, focusing on what the student does right and helping your child build success from there. Classes for ages 4 and up!

Shops & Services 

Applause Dancewear

1629 Oxmoor Rd. Birmingham, AL 35209

205-871-STEP

www.appausedancewear.net

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. 

Museums and Attractions 

Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure

4599 Splash Adventure Pkwy. Bessemer, AL 35022

205-481-4750

www.alabamasplash.com

Alabama Splash Adventure is a water park and amusement park, located off Interstate 20/59 in Bessemer, Alabama, just west of Birmingham and east of Tuscaloosa. It is owned by Koch Family Parks. Great family entertainment, all summer!

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, including Soundwaves

2800 Opryland Dr. Nashville, TN 37214

615-889-1000

www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bnago-gaylord-opryland-resort-and-convention-center

Soundwaves indoor/outdoor resort water attraction.  Learn more at www.soundwavesgo.com.

Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

1919 Ninth St. Calera, AL 35040

205-668-3435

www.hodrm.org

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

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.