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Toddler Classes & Play Time

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Cascade Indoor Sports

The Big Play Thing (4+ yrs or

under 4 with parental assistance)

Central Oregon's largest indoor play structure.

Soccer Jr's (18 mon - 6 yrs)

Toddlers & Tots Open Play (0-5 yrs)

Bend

541-330-1183

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Tula Movement Arts

 

Toddler Open Play (up to 4 years)

Various yoga and circus arts classes

 

 

Bend

541-322-6887

Balancing Beam

Central Oregon Gymnastics Academy

We offer a variety of programs for children of all ages, including classes, open-play times and a competitive team

Playmania Open Playtime (0-5 years)

 

Bend 

541-385-1163

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Gotta Dance Studio & Company

 

 

Creative Movement Class (2-4 years)

Bend

541-647-6899

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Music Together Central Oregon

Be apart of a musical community of parents, toddlers, babies and preschoolers all singing, dancing and playing musical instruments together in a music class. (0 - 5 years)

Bend

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Raising Rooted Kids

Empowered Playgroups 

Intentional curriculum of structured activities + free play, relationship building and outdoor learning environments. (1-6 years)

 

Bend, OR 

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High Desert Museum

Backpack Explorer (3-5 years)

Investigate science, art, music, stories and culture in a fun, hands-on matter. Don backpacks filled with exciting objects while journeying through the museums trails and exhibits. 

*Through May 2023

Bend

541-382-4754

Painting

Bend Parks & Recreation

Art Play Group (2 - 5 years)

Art stART (2-5 years)

Check website for locations

Bend, OR

541-389-7588 (District Office)

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Mountain Air

 

 

Indoor trampoline park

Toddler Time open jump (1 -5 years)

 

 

Bend

541-647-1409

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Free Spirit

Toddler Open Play (6 mon-5 yrs)

Baby Ninja series (10 mon-24 mon)

Mini Ninja series (2-3 years)

Nano-Ninja series (4-5 years)

Mini Yoga series (2-5 years)

Bend

541-241-3919

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The Dance Connection Bend

The Dance Connection Bend is a dance studio focused on training dancers of all ages and skill levels. Brought together by our common bond of movement and music, we will connect, create and celebrate dance with you. We offer Creative Movement, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Tap, Acro and Contemporary for ages 2 to adult.

Bend

541-318-8338

Cascade School of Music Kindermusik

Cascade School of Music

 

Early childhood music class

Kindermusik (1 - 5 years)

Bend

541-382-6866

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Out of the Box Arts

 

Infant & Toddler Music Classes

Paint Parties

Creative Events

 

Central Oregon

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Tinkergarten

Play-based outdoor learning program that guides parents in raising healthy, confident and capable kids. Our mission is to help kids and families learn together through well-designed outdoor play experience. (1.5-8yrs)

Bend and Redmond

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Deschutes Public Library

Family Story Time (0-5yrs)

Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes designed to support early literacy skill development, social emotional awareness and family engagement.

 

Bend, Redmond, Sisters

Sunriver & La Pine

 

Toddler Classes

Find Your Local Parks & Playgrounds

Parks & Playgrounds
Bend Oregon Parks

Bend Parks

Madras Oregon Parks

Madras Parks

Redmond Oregon Parks

Redmond Parks

Prineville Oregon Parks

Prineville Parks

Youth Classes & Programs

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Raising Rooted Kids

Outdoor Elementary

Outdoor-based enrichment for elementary-aged kids. After school groups with an emphasis on critical thinking, emotional intelligence and reverence + curiosity for nature.

Bend

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Camp Fire Central Oregon

Camp Fire Central Oregon connects young people to themselves, to others, and to the outdoors. We offer a variety of programs, camps, events, and service learning projects meant to engage and inspire youth. We are an inclusive organization, welcoming all youth, and believe that our programs allow young people to lay strong foundations for exceptional social and life skills. 

Central Oregon

541-382-4682

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Gotta Dance Studio & Company

 

Pre Hip Hop, Pre Jazz,

Pre Tap (5-7 years)

Ballet Technique & Performance (8+ yrs)

Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap (8-10+ years)

Bend

541-647-6899

Martial Arts Class in Progress

High Desert Martial Arts

Taekwondo-do's (4-6 years)

Beginning & Advanced Taekwondo 

(6-12 years)

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (6-12 years)

Bend

541-647-1220

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Bend Rock Gym

Indoor rock gym

Youth programs

Bend 

541-388-6764

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Kindred Creative Kitchen 

Parent & child cooking classes

Youth cooking & baking classes

Bend

541-640-0350

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Tula Movement Arts

 

Various yoga and circus arts classes

and camps

Bend

541-322-6887

Balancing Beam

Central Oregon Gymnastics Academy

 

Beginning to advanced gymnastics classes (6-12 years)

Bend 

541-385-1163

Art Class

Bend Parks & Recreation

 

Art classes, cooking classes, dance classes, music classes, and more.

Visit website for full listings.

Various locations

Bend 

541-389-7588

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Cascade School of Music

Awesome After School Orchestra Program (9-12 years)

Private lessons (7+ years)

Bend

541-382-6866

Concentrated Girl

Crook County Kids Club

 

Enriching after school and summer programming for kids grades K-5th, M-F.

Steins Pillar, Crooked River & Barnes Butte Elementary Schools

Prineville

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Tinkergarten

Play-based outdoor learning program that guides parents in raising healthy, confident and capable kids. Our mission is to help kids and families learn together through well-designed outdoor play experience. (1.5-8yrs)

Bend and Redmond

The Dance Connection Bend

The Dance Connection Bend

The Dance Connection Bend is a dance studio focused on training dancers of all ages and skill levels. Brought together by our common bond of movement and music, we will connect, create and celebrate dance with you. We offer Creative Movement, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Tap, Acro and Contemporary for ages 2 to adult. 

Bend

541-318-8338

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Bend Bits

Enrichment and empowerment program designed to motivate and inspire children ages 2-9. We teach traditional running relays, games, and drills into bite-sized life lessons that teach confidence, integrity and resilience. 

Bend, Redmond & Prineville

617-697-4919

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Take Care with Autumn

Kids Nature Activities (5-12 years)

High energy, engaging and captivating nature immersion activities. 

30 min-1 hour nature sessions

 Individual or group sessions 

Central Oregon & surrounding areas

503-949-9865

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Bend Endurance Academy

Youth programs

Nordic, Mountain Biking and Climbing

 Central Oregon

541-904-5048

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Cascade Indoor Sports

Youth Programs

Flag football, Soccer League,

Sports camp

Bend

541-330-1183

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Free Spirit

Kids Ninja Warrior series (6-10 years)

Ninja Elite series (8-12 years)

Kids Yoga series (5-8 years)

Tween Yoga series (8-12 years)

Bend

541-241-3919

Shooting Target

Redmond Rod & Gun Club

 

Youth Shooting Program

Hunter Education Field Days

Redmond 

541-699-2518

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Redmond Parks & Recreation

 

Art classes, cooking classes, fitness classes and more.

Visit website for listings.

Various locations

Redmond 

541-526-1847

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Latino Community Association

Youth Rising Program

Aimed towards school-aged Latino youth from low-income, immigrant families. Focus on literacy, social-emotional skills, fun, adventure and leadership

Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville

541-382-4366

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Mt Bachelor Sports Education Foundation

 

Freeride ski & snowboard programs

Alpine & nordic ski programs

Bend 

541-388-0002

Youth Classes

Education & Tutoring

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Sylvan Learning Center

Supplemental education to assist with math, reading, writing, courses for credit, and more. Personalized tutoring, school support, and test prep offered in-center or via live-online sessions.

Bend

541-647-2732

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Elevate Reading Center

Our unique SpellRead approach is the gold standard for reading instruction. Highly specialized and results-driven, the SpellRead method is designed to help struggling readers not only 'close the gap' amongst their peers, but also achieve above-grade-level reading and spelling skills within one year.

Bend

Girl by the Tree

Kumon Math & Reading Center

 

Math & reading tutoring. Ages 3+ up

Bend

541-728-0176

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Samara Learning Center

We cater to individuals with Learning Disabilities, ADHD, high functioning Autism, Anxiety, School Phobia and Trauma. Services include Samara Day School, Individual and Small Group tutoring and Achievement

Camp (summer).

Bend

541-419-3324

Writing with Pen

Tyler Miller Tutoring

 

Individualized tutoring and educational coaching. Assistance with reading, math, writing, enrichment & homeschool support.

Bend

541-390-7199

Education & Tutoring

Health

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Raising Daring Eaters

Learn proven tips to enjoyable mealtimes with your kiddos. Helping parents improve their skills and confidence feeding their kiddo so they can raise healthy, daring eaters.

Mastering Your Child's Feeding program.

Leslie Schmille, MS, RD, LD

Bend Based

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Beeting the Odds

Parent Coaching: behavior and nutrition.

Focusing on lifestyle changes to make a lasting impact, Morgan coaches on parenting strategies, routine, stress management, sleep and nutrition empowering children and their families to meet their full potential.  

 

Morgan Poster, M.Ed, NCSP

Bend

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Deschutes Pediatric Dentistry

A team of pediatric dentists, hygienists and assistants committed to providing exceptional care for infants, toddlers and school-aged kiddos. Come visit us and see how fun dentistry can be!

Bend & Redmond

541-389-3073 (B) 541-699-4410 (R)

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Bend Children's Dentistry

Pediatric Dentistry

 Bend

541-907-1611

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Pediatric Dental Assosciates

Pediatric dentistry

 

Bend & Redmond

541-923-8666

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Elemental Eyecare

 

Elemental Eyecare is Central Oregon's only pediatric vision clinic specializing in optometric vision and eye health evaluations, vision therapy for binocular vision dysfunctions, sports vision training and neuro-optometric rehabilitation for all ages. 

Bend

541-323-3937

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Eat. Play. Thrive.

Learn how to create healthy, fun food for kids that they will love. One-on-one coaching. Common problems I help with: belly bloat, brain fog, daily bowel movements, behavioral problems, picky eating, specialized diets and weight struggles. 

Jenny Janov, RD, MPH

Bend Based

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Central Oregon Speech and Language

Central Oregon's Speech Language Pathology group works exclusively with children.  Provides therapy in speech sound disorders, autism, social communication, stuttering, childhood apraxia of speech, expressive & receptive language delays/disorders, reading and feeding. 

Bend

541-728-3494

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Bluefish Dental and Orthodontics

 

Pediatric dentistry and orthodontics

 

Bend & Redmond

541-317-1887 (B) 541-923-1300 (R)

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Timber Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics

 

Pediatric dentistry and orthodontics 

Bend

541-318-5688

 

Getting a Haircut


Birch & Blond Family Salon

Specialize in kids hair but are happy to help the whole family with their hair needs. 

Bend

541-382-0055

Central Oregon Pediatric Associates

Central Oregon Pediatric Associates

 Pediatric medicine is a specialty that focuses on your child's overall well-being from newborn through high-school. COPA's pediatric center of excellence provides physical and behavioral mental health services, care coordination, infant lactation consulting and nutritional counseling

Bend & Redmond

541-389-6313

Health

Childcare

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Mom What's Next? Bend 

2022 Central Oregon Care Guide  

A comprehensive database of all things daycare, preschool, babysitting and nannies in

Central Oregon. 

MWN Group located on Instagram

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Cultural Care Au Pair

Laurie Hetherington, Local

Childcare Consultant.

Live-in childcare. Au Pairs are young adults from overseas who live with you as a family member and help with childcare as part of an enriching cultural exchange experience.

541-941-8058

Feeding the Toddler

Snappy Sitters

Provides quality child care providers for families in Bend, Sunriver, Sisters, Brasada Branch, Pronghorn, Eagle Crest, Camp Sherman & Black Butte.  

541-419-0997

Baby Stretches

Keeka's Kiddoz

 

Offers part-time, full-time and on-call nanny services

 

503-550-3139

Childcare
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