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April 2006

I've searched the archives here for Piedmont preschools and camps but didn't find any. I am at the moment looking at the Piedmont Recreation Department catalog thinking about doing a summer trial run (if my daughter can get in--I'm late to the registration party) at Tiddlywinks and/or Tot Zone. Anyone have any experience with these programs? I noticed the Tiddlywinks program says they have a 7:1 child:teacher ratio, but the Tot Zone info doesn't say anything about a ratio they try to keep. Thanks!

My son attended Tiddlywinks last summer, and is enrolled again for this summer. We loved the program last year when he had just turned 2. It's a wonderful way to introduce your child to a social group and have them spend a little time away from you. Both directors, Ida and Michelle, are great and bring different styles to the program. I know they are full for this summer, but I don't know about the status of the waitlists. I looked at Totzone last fall as an occassional option for childcare and was unimpressed. I can't speak to the program because we never sent our son there, but it did not appear to be the same level of care as Tiddlywinks. Tiddlywinks Fan

I highly recomend Tiddlywinks. Our daughter goes there now and loves it--we just signed her up for the summer session. Michelle, the head teacher, is fabulous and plans fun activities for the kids (she had puppeteers from Fairyland come in December to put on the Nutcracker, they walk to the fire station to get a tour and check out the trucks, etc). We've been really happy with Tiddlywinks, and our daughter has grown and learned a lot. We've never used Tot Zone as our nanny picks her up in the afternoon, but I've seen the room in the Rec Dept building and it looks like the kids are having fun. If you want any more info about Tiddlywinks, feel free to email me. cathy Re: Outdoor activities for 3-year-old (March 2004)
While they don't offer hiking - you might try Camp Cottontail through the Piedmont Rec Center. My son went for two years beginning at 3 1/2. You can sign up in one weeks segments. I think it is usually 9-12. Every week is a different theme and on the last day of each session they usually go swimming at the Piedmont Pool. He loved it! They did go on nature hikes around the park, played games, did art etc. If that doesn't fit the bill you should check out all of the offering through Piedmont Rec. Center -they have a lot of camps. good luck anon

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Re: Sports class for 4 1/2 yr. old (April 2000)
Check the Piedmont Rec Center. One summer my boy was in a sports class there. They played a number of different games, including beginning soccer. It's for young kids, to give them a sample of different sports. I'm not sure if it's offered in other than the summer session.

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