Preschools, Daycare & Education
Advent Episcopal School
2019 Sixth Ave. N.
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-252-2535
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.
Children’s Lighthouse Learning Center
4731 Chace Circle
Hoover, AL 35244
205-224-5437
www.ChildrensLighthouse.com
Exceptional full-time child care and early learning for children ages 6 weeks through 5. Also available, exciting & educational after-school care and learning programs for children aged 6-12 years.
Christ the King Child Development Center
611 Riverchase Pkwy. W.
Hoover, AL 35244
205-988-3039
www.ctkbham.org
CTK CDC is a faith-based learning center that seeks to partner with parents and aid them in helping their children reach their fullest potential with regards to spiritual, emotional, social, physical and cognitive development.
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.
Odyssey Early Schools
*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.
Noah‘s Park Weekday Early Education
5700 Deerfoot Pkwy.
Trussville, AL 35173
205-352-4020
A world of discovery awaits your child at Noah’s Park! We provide an exceptional level of care and instruction for every child ages 6 weeks to grade 5K. Trussville’s first nationally accredited preschool!
Primrose School of Liberty Park
1800 Urban Center Pkwy.
Vestavia Hills, AL 35242
205-969-8202
Primrose School of Meadowbrook
4855 Meadowbrook Rd.
Birmingham, AL 35242
205-991-3020
Primrose School of Riverwoods
501 Riverwoods Ct.
Helena, AL 35080
205-685-1905
An accredited private preschool providing a premier educational childcare experience. As The Leader in Educational Child Care ®, we partner with parents to help children build the right foundation for learning.
Healthcare
Alabama Department of Public Health
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.
Angelica Rohner Pediatric Dentistry
2045 Brookwood Medical Ctr. 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!
Brookwood Baptist Health
Four locations in Central Alabama
*Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
2010 Brookwood Medical Center Dr.
Birmingham, AL 35209
*Princeton Baptist Medical Center
701 Princeton Ave. S.W.
Birmingham, AL 35211
*Shelby Baptist Medical Center
1000 First 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
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
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 Nephrology of Alabama, P.C.
1425 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. S.
Suite 206
Birmingham, AL 35205
205-558-3200
With over 20 years’ experience in caring for children with kidney disease, Dr. Mark Benfield established Pediatric Nephrology of Alabama in 2010. Accepting new patients.
Thomas Pediatric Dentistry
721 Montclair Rd.
Birmingham, AL 35213
205-879-6150
info@thomaspediatricdentistry.com
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 Sixth Ave. S.
Birmingham, AL 35233
205-934-3411
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.
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
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
Birmingham Dance Theatre
1694 Montgomery Hwy.
Suite 200
Hoover, AL 25216
205-822-3012
Bdtdance.com
BDT is devoted to aspire all ages to excel in dance. We nurture, educate, guide and encourage all to their personal best. New state of the art building with 6 spacious studios including a theatre.
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!
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.
Shops & Services
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
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
Bundles of Hope offers hope to families during times of financial hardship by providing their infants and toddlers with diapers.
Christy Pierce Photography LLC
Christy Pierce, Photographer
205-902-0385
www.christypiercephotographyllc.com
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.
His Hands Photographs
Samantha Ferguson, Photographer
205-862-3374
Kids Market & Mom Consignment Sale
7845 Crestwood Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35210
Back to School Sale! Saturday, July 21st 4pm-9pm, TAX-FREE WEEKEND! Monday, July 23rd – Friday, July 27th 10am-6pm. 50% OFF DISCOUNT DAY is SATURDAY, JULY 28TH 10AM-6PM. Don’t miss our Fall/Winter Sale in October!
Museums and Attractions
Birmingham Museum of Art
2000 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd.
Birmingham, Al 35203
205.254.2565
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.
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism
23685 Perdido Beach Blvd.
Orange Beach, AL 36561
877-341-2400
info@gulfshores.com
www.gulfshores.com
Plan your family’s spring escape to Alabama’s white-sand beaches for an unforgettable vacation. With exciting activities and unique culinary delights, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach provide fun for all ages.
Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
1919 Ninth St.
Calera, AL 35040
205-668-3435
Come and 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.