Back-to-School

Back-to-School Guide

CLOTHING, SHOES & SUPPLIES

Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy is Austin’s favorite destination for gaming and the latest in comics, graphic novels, role playing games, CCG’s and more! We are family-friendly, offering very popular summer and school break camps and also game events...

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Kid to Kid in Kyle is a locally owned and operated kids resale shop with an ever-changing inventory. We are open for shopping! Take a look at our Facebook page to see some of our inventory and message us there...

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Kid to Kid North Austin is locally owned and operated with an ever-changing inventory. We have kid's clothing, toys, books, shoes, baby equipment, strollers, high chairs, pack n plays, new Melissa & Toy toys and art supplies, dance clothes...

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Kid to Kid in south Austin is locally owned and operated with an ever-changing inventory. We are open for shopping with safety measures in place. Take a look at our Facebook page to see some of our inventory and message...

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Once Upon a Child Round Rock offers discounts up to 70% off of original retail prices. We strive to offer a fun and convenient way to sell your gently used items. Whether you're buying or selling, we would love to...

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Visit our store on Far West Blvd for an excellent selection of high quality gifts. We have kids & toddler clothing, backpacks, napmats, baby items, graduation gifts, candles, towel wraps, luggage, bags of all types, jewelry, wedding gifts, and...

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DROP-IN CHILDCARE/BABYSITTING/NANNIES

Ashley's Playhouse is for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. They will love this magical drop-in childcare center, complete with a treehouse, cinema room, loving staff and extended hours. After school pick-up from Anderson Mill and Live Oak...

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Need a nanny or sitter you can trust? First Choice Nannies provides fully vetted, professional caregivers for full-time, part-time or occasional care that is matched to your family's needs.

EDUCATION

After School Programs

Ashley's Playhouse is for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. They will love this magical drop-in childcare center, complete with a treehouse, cinema room, loving staff and extended hours. After school pick-up from Anderson Mill and Live Oak...

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No school? No problem! Summer camps are geared for youth ages 4-14, and offer plenty of climbing and social time. Whether your child is an experienced climber or brand new to bouldering, they will have a blast with our BP...

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Casa de Ninos Bilingual Montessori School offers Bilingual Montessori Education in NW Austin! The staff is mostly bilingual Spanish and English and Spanish is an integral part of the curriculum. Teachers introduce Spanish through songs, games, instructions, greetings and special...

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What are you doing After School? Offering After School, Summer Camps, Educational Programs and more! Since 1982, Country Home Learning Center has earned a reputation in the Austin child care community for providing the very best in quality education. Our...

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Hope Children's Center is a community-oriented, licensed childcare facility serving ages 18 months to 12 years. We offer high-quality, part-time preschool, after-school programs and summer camps in a warm and inclusive environment featuring music classes, STEAM lab, imaginative play space...

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At Primrose, you'll discover a childhood education approach unlike any other. Our proprietary, accredited curriculum assures that children are nurtured emotionally, physically and intellectually. Primrose teachers help your child feel a sense of pride and accomplishment that leads to a...

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Stepping Stone School is a comprehensive early care and education program that profoundly nurtures children and prepares them for lifelong success. Locally owned and nationally accredited, the school includes 16 campuses in the Austin metro area. We teach a S.T.E.A.M....

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Welcome to The Children's Center of Austin, providing the finest quality childcare and education for infants through pre-kindergarten, as well as after-school care for kindergarten through 5th grade and summer camp for ages 6-10. The Children's Center of Austin is...

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Charter Schools

Austin Discovery School is a tuition-free, elementary charter school, fostering compassion, collaboration, and critical thinking skills through nature-based education. We provide a unique hands-on, social emotional learning environment dedicated to supporting all students and learning styles.

Preschools & Daycare

Ashley's Playhouse is for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. They will love this magical drop-in childcare center, complete with a treehouse, cinema room, loving staff and extended hours. After school pick-up from Anderson Mill and Live Oak...

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Casa de Ninos Bilingual Montessori School offers Bilingual Montessori Education in NW Austin! The staff is mostly bilingual Spanish and English and Spanish is an integral part of the curriculum. Teachers introduce Spanish through songs, games, instructions, greetings and special...

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What are you doing After School? Offering After School, Summer Camps, Educational Programs and more! Since 1982, Country Home Learning Center has earned a reputation in the Austin child care community for providing the very best in quality education. Our...

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Didactica Spanish Immersion Preschool is a comprehensive early daycare and education program with a safe, warm, healthy, nurturing, fun, and respectful environment. Our mission is to provide the unique experience of a Spanish Immersion for your children through a creative...

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Hope Children's Center is a community-oriented, licensed childcare facility serving ages 18 months to 12 years. We offer high-quality, part-time preschool, after-school programs and summer camps in a warm and inclusive environment featuring music classes, STEAM lab, imaginative play space...

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Joy Park Montessori Education Children's House is a Chinese Immersion bilingual Montessori preschool, serving children aged 18 months - 6 years. Authentic Montessori education and structural language learning; highly qualified teachers and joyful bilingual children. Year-round programs and summer camps. Schedule a tour with us!

Jump! Gymnastics is Austin's most fun way to learn gymnastics and more! Join our amazing instructors for Preschool, After School, School Break Camps, Birthday Parties and Gymnastics. Jump! is a fully licensed child care facility led by a masters level...

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Gym-N-Learn at Jump Gymnastics combines physical activity with play-based early education in this 1.5 hour parent participation program. Preschoolers learn gymnastics and engage in fun, theme-based curriculum that focus on literacy, math, and social skills. It's a...

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Leaps-n-Bounds is a registered childcare and preschool program located in the Northwest Hills community of Austin, Texas.  Our school provides children ages 6 weeks through preschool with a secure, nurturing, and caring environment in which to learn and play. This...

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My Time Kids is a locally owned, licensed year-round preschool where self esteem, imagination, self-awareness and social bonds are nurtured . The curriculum at My Time Kids is designed to foster a child's innate desire to move, create, explore, pretend,...

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Nicholson Early Childhood Education Center is a half-day, NAC accredited, private preschool program nurturing children from 18 months to 5 years of age. Their year-round program is now open for registration for summer and fall! Schedule a tour and come see why parents love our...

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Paragon Prep is a safe place to learn and grow. Since 1997, our nonsectarian school has welcomed boys and girls of all creeds and races to work hard and play hard together. We provide a dynamic, fun, and stimulating environment...

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At Primrose, you'll discover a childhood education approach unlike any other. Our proprietary, accredited curriculum assures that children are nurtured emotionally, physically and intellectually. Primrose teachers help your child feel a sense of pride and accomplishment that leads to a...

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Stepping Stone School is a comprehensive early care and education program that profoundly nurtures children and prepares them for lifelong success. Locally owned and nationally accredited, the school includes 16 campuses in the Austin metro area. We teach a S.T.E.A.M....

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Welcome to The Children's Center of Austin, providing the finest quality childcare and education for infants through pre-kindergarten, as well as after-school care for kindergarten through 5th grade and summer camp for ages 6-10. The Children's Center of Austin is...

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The Magic Dragon Preschool offers a year round preschool with high quality education, high academic standards and character building in a caring, bilingual and creative learning environment. They also offer after school care. A 4 Star Texas Rising...

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Private Schools

Casa de Ninos Bilingual Montessori School offers Bilingual Montessori Education in NW Austin! The staff is mostly bilingual Spanish and English and Spanish is an integral part of the curriculum. Teachers introduce Spanish through songs, games, instructions, greetings and special...

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Montessori for the modern age, Evoke is a K-8 Acton Academy with a S.T.E.A.M. focus. Now offering science, art & entrepreneurship summer camps where learners are curious and driven. Flexible schedules range from traditional 5-day private school curriculum to hybrid...

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Paragon Prep is a safe place to learn and grow. Since 1997, our nonsectarian school has welcomed boys and girls of all creeds and races to work hard and play hard together. We provide a dynamic, fun, and stimulating environment...

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Special Needs

Ability Montessori offers compassionate, neurodivergent-affirming, individualized instruction in a Montessori environment. The staff is dedicated to making Montessori education accessible to all children. The school will be opening in January of 2025 and will host programs for kids ages 3-12...

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Brady's Bridge offers after-school care and summer camps for children of all abilities who are age 5-12. Kids receive individualized care in a group setting for kids with special needs.

Afterschool & Weekend Classes in Acting, Vocals, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Improv, Sketch Comedy, Stage Combat, Acting for the Camera, Musical Theatre & Audition Technique. Also offering school break camps with early drop off and late pick up options....

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ENRICHMENT

Animals

Austin Zoo & Animal Sanctuary is a private, non-profit zoo, with over 350 animals across a hundred different species and is a forever home for our rescued animals. Check our website for "Daily Zookeeper Talks" schedule, a map of the...

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Art

Amano Pottery is a community pottery studio in the heart of Austin that offers all kinds of classes and workshops for beginners and advanced potters alike!

Austin Tinkering School is a place where kids can build, make, craft, create and tinker! Now offering creative carpentry and craft school break camps for kids ages 5-15!

Cordovan Art School has been voted the BEST creative Art Camps in the Austin area for 15 years! Unlock your kids' imagination in a fun, engaging Art Camp with a variety of art media, including Clay, Pottery Wheel, Watercolor, Oils,...

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We combine daily art projects with real-world problem-solving activities for a one-of-a-kind experience. We also offer birthday parties, art camps & after school activities.

Nili's Art and STEM Studio is offering 28 Summer Camps featuring themes such as sculpture, ceramics, wood burning, spray painting, sewing-stitching-embroidery, cake decoration, mixed media, robotics, charcoal, fashion design, sketching, canvas, watercolor and more. These camps are designed to inspire,...

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The Art Garage is a walk-in art studio offering over 250 items for paint-your-own-pottery, mosaics, glass fusion and more. We are the perfect place for art parties, camps, events, and expanding your artistic expression! Whether it's a corporate event, your...

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At Young Rembrandts we emphasize drawing. Drawing is the fundamental skill of the visual arts that can-and-should be learned by all children. Young Rembrandts teaches the drawing skills children need while developing learning skills that give children an...

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Dance

Art Beat Dance Center is a vibrant hub for creativity, offering dynamic dance classes for all ages and levels. With a focus on technique, artistry and community, our expert instructors inspire self-expression through movement. Join us to discover your rhythm,...

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Dance Discovery has been training Austin's youth for over 20 years! Not only will your child gain a diverse performing arts education, out instructors will also teach them skills that will last a lifetime: Confidence, Determination, Positivity, Flexibility, Kindness, Teamwork and Leadership!

Start, Stay, and Grow with Dancers Workshop! We offer dance classes and camps for age 2 to adults plus summer camps and intensives. We also offer creative dance and combo classes for preschoolers, ballet, pointe, jazz, hip hop,...

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Afterschool & Weekend Classes in Acting, Vocals, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Improv, Sketch Comedy, Stage Combat, Acting for the Camera, Musical Theatre & Audition Technique. Also offering school break camps with early drop off and late pick up options....

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Come join us for an enjoyable and creative dance experience. Synergy Dance Studio offers classes along with weekly preschool and school-age camps as well as dance intensives for the more experienced dancer. Come dance, sing, paint and party with us....

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"I believe that children who study the art of dance gain more than just coordination and grace. More importantly they learn positive life lessons. I feel very blessed to have the opportunity to pass down the tradition and love for...

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Fitness

Travis County Kids Race Series offers fun, inclusive running events for children ages 2-12. With races in May, June, August, September and October, we provide age-appropriate distances and awards for all finishers and family fun activities. Our events create positive...

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Gymnastics

Jump! Gymnastics is Austin's most fun way to learn gymnastics and more! Join our amazing instructors for Preschool, After School, School Break Camps, Birthday Parties and Gymnastics. Jump! is a fully licensed child care facility led by a masters level...

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Gym-N-Learn at Jump Gymnastics combines physical activity with play-based early education in this 1.5 hour parent participation program. Preschoolers learn gymnastics and engage in fun, theme-based curriculum that focus on literacy, math, and social skills. It's a...

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National Elite Gymnastics offers both quality recreational and competitive team gymnastics programs along with summer & holiday classes and camps. All recreational classes at NEG focus on safety, fun, and gymnastics. Children enjoy coming to N.E.G. for their weekly scheduled...

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At Tumbles, it's our mission to shape the minds and bodies of the future through non-competitive programs that help kids get active, build confidence, and interact with their peers in a fun, supportive, and impeccably clean environment. Tumbles programs are...

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Language Education

The best proven methodology for Spanish Language acquisition through immersion! Our program's goal is to empower students to use the Spanish language with confidence. Using our proven language immersion program, our classes create an environment where students learn the Spanish...

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Casa de Ninos Bilingual Montessori School offers Bilingual Montessori Education in NW Austin! The staff is mostly bilingual Spanish and English and Spanish is an integral part of the curriculum. Teachers introduce Spanish through songs, games, instructions, greetings and special...

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Joy Park Montessori Education Children's House is a Chinese Immersion bilingual Montessori preschool, serving children aged 18 months - 6 years. Authentic Montessori education and structural language learning; highly qualified teachers and joyful bilingual children. Year-round programs and summer camps. Schedule a tour with us!

Martial Arts

Providing martial arts classes that improve health, we strongly focus on a safe environment to promote building life-skills that can be used in all facets of life. No one sits on the "bench." Our programs have helped students of all...

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Sun Dragon Martial Arts and Self Defense fosters the physical and spiritual empowerment of all through through specialized training in violence prevention and nonviolent martial arts.

Music

Armstrong Community Music School offers exciting opportunities to learn the joys of music for all ages, from early childhood to adult. ACMS is a licensed Music Together® center, offering both Music Together and Canta y Baila Conmigo. Additionally, we offer...

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Nestled in the heart of Austin, Texas, Heartsong Music has been enriching the lives of young learners since 2004. Our Music Together® classes, led by our excellent teachers, help children of all ages—from babies to 5-year-olds up to 2nd graders—discover...

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Sports

No school? No problem! Summer camps are geared for youth ages 4-14, and offer plenty of climbing and social time. Whether your child is an experienced climber or brand new to bouldering, they will have a blast with our BP...

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Brandy Perryman Shooting Camp is a 4-day shooting intense basketball camp mirrored after all the camps Brandy Perryman attended and enjoyed the most as a kid. He has taken those camps with his combined playing experience at UT and...

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Lonestar Soccer Club is a 501c3 non-profit full-service youth soccer organization for ages 4 to 19. While offering several programs for all soccer levels, the club prides themselves on also providing an opportunity for kids to enjoy an active...

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MPOWR Culture offers year round basketball programs for youth grades 3 - 12. Each season we begin a new program. Right now, we're registering for our 13 week winter basketball classes that start in January. Basketball Academy & Young Protege...

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Sportball offers year round programs that encourage kids to stay active with noncompetitive sports instruction for children 16 months to 12 years old. Kids are introduced to 8 popular sports: soccer, hockey, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis, golf & football. School...

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The PAC hosts Basketball and Volleyball Camps held every week of the Summer for rising 1st through 8th graders. Also offering youth leagues, lessons, court rentals and family memberships.

STEM/Science

Code Ninjas is the nation's fastest growing kids coding franchise. In our center, kids ages 5 -14 learn to code in a fun, non-intimidating way - by playing and building video games they love. Our core promise is, kids have...

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CodeWizardsHQ offers interactive online coding camps and classes for ages 8-18. With hands-on learning, customizable projects, and expert instructors, students love the experience! Camps in Minecraft, Roblox, AI, and Fortnite introduce coding while 3-week accelerated classes cover year-round content. Students...

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Austin area parents and kids have an IDEA Lab Kids S.T.E.A.M Campus to help build critical-thinking skills and Build Better Brains. Your local IDEA Lab S.T.E.A.M. Campus provides FUN and engaging Birthday Party Experiences, Innovative Camps, Preschool S.T.E.A.M Enrichment Classes,...

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Mad Science camps, after school programs, parties, and events are designed for exciting, fun, hands-on STEM activities. Your child will become a junior scientist with the opportunity to experience a variety of science adventures. Our instructors are people who...

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Nili's Art and STEM Studio is offering 28 Summer Camps featuring themes such as sculpture, ceramics, wood burning, spray painting, sewing-stitching-embroidery, cake decoration, mixed media, robotics, charcoal, fashion design, sketching, canvas, watercolor and more. These camps are designed to inspire,...

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The Science Mill is a family destination offering a fun, interactive learning environment for all ages. Through cutting-edge technology-based exhibits, games, and programs, the Science Mill expands students' understanding and appreciation of science in their everyday lives. By igniting their...

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Swim

Others "do" lessons, we TEACH Swimming! Two locations: Bee Cave and Cedar Park. Beautiful INDOOR, heated, crystal clear pools. Convenient class times to choose from. Friendly, Professional Teachers who get RESULTS! Once and Twice a Week options available, more if...

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Theatre Performance

Austin Playhouse is dedicated to providing opportunities for Austin artists and audiences to celebrate the diversity of the human experience. Austin Playhouse will nourish your mind, delight your spirit and enrich your life through professional productions of classic, contemporary and musical plays.

Afterschool & Weekend Classes in Acting, Vocals, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Improv, Sketch Comedy, Stage Combat, Acting for the Camera, Musical Theatre & Audition Technique. Also offering school break camps with early drop off and late pick up options....

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At SOPA AUSTIN, we offer performing arts camps for students ages 3-19. Our camps welcome those of all experience levels and ALL ABILITIES! Half day musical theater camps for littles ages 3-7, full day camps for ages 7-14 and...

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Austin’s favorite and longest-running theater camp for kids is ready to see you take the stage this summer. Join themes from Descendants: Rise of Red, Spider-Verse, Moana 2, Star Wars, Annie, Beauty and the Beast, more... they've got it...

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HAIRCUTS/SALONS

Kids Are Our Specialty! Check out our new location where we offer kids haircuts with special kiddie chairs with video to make haircuts special and fun. Schedule an appointment online by visiting www.kaos-kids.com or call or text us...

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Cuts for kids. Chill for parents. Fun for all.

MEDICAL

There are a lot of myths out there about mental health. Join Integral Care and Travis County in FREE youth mental health first aid training to get the facts and know what to do to weather the emotional storms of adolescence. Register here: integralcare.org/YouthMentalHealth

Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics offers a fun, friendly environment to help your child feel comfortable and confident while building healthy dental habits. Dr. Peggy Chang is a board-certified pediatric dentist, having attended dental school an extra two years...

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