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Sometimes you just don’t know where to begin or what you’re really looking for. We have an on-going list happening here, but always check back because we will be adding to this monthly. As Taos grows, so does our list. While we strive to maintain accuracy in our listings, information of this nature changes regularly, so we apologize if any of the details are incorrect. Please help us to keep this list up-to-date by emailing angie@twirlhouse.com with any corrections or new information. All listings have been obtained through public information sources and their inclusion here does not constitute an endorsement by Twirl of their products or services.

Family Friendly Indoor Recreation Locales

Taos Youth and Family Center Where else in town can you skateboard, ice skate, go down a big slide into a swimming pool, play on the outside climbing structure, play pool or video games. 575-758-4160 www.taosyouth.com

Taos Spa and Tennis Club Indoor swimming pool plus in-house day
care. www.taospa.com 575-758-1980. Call for information about any kids classes.

Northside Health and Fitness 575-751-1242. Large indoor swimming pool plus in-house day care. New summer camp to be added this year as well as new kids' activities. Call for more information.

Fred Baca Park Wetland Trail 301 Camino del Medio. This park boasts a wetland trail for a nice walk with kids; plus covered picnic tables, playground, an easy bike trail for children, and large grassy area.

Call for information - 575- 758-8234

Kit Carson Park 211 Paseo del Pueblo Norte. Baseball diamond, soccer field, playground, picnic tables, large grassy area, outdoor concerts, festivals and fairs. Please call - 575- 758-8234

Taos All-Star Gymnastics - 575-758-3200 -They have specific age gymnastics classes as well as an indoor climbing wall!

Caregivers and Day Cares

Little Hands Playschool

A Montessori-inspired, home based childcare  7373-0086

Leaping Lizards School & Camp Lizards@newmex.com 575-758-1311

Noah's Ark Preschool  - Has expanded to include an Infant and Toddler Program - 758-7444

Kindercats Preschool - Located at Taos All-Star Gymnastics. Gymnastics, exploratory art, dramatic play, music and games. Please call 758-3200

Swallow's Nest - Waldorf Inspired Childcare, Mixed age childcare in a creative and joyful home environment. Please call 751-7430

Maison des Petits - Licensed Private Playgroup and Daycare in a Park-like setting. Please call - 758-1254

Art Start Child Care - Home-based setting. Focus is based on child-centered play, including a rich variety of outdoor play, nature studies, art projects, movement and dance.  776-1719 or 776-2731

Little Bug Child Development Center 1335 Gusdorf Rd Ste N, Taos
575-751-1060

Ms Manzanitas 4151 Hwy 68 Ranchos de Taos 575-751-7574

Health

Pediatrics And Clinics
Moreno Valley Pediatrics- 575-377-3630
Taos Clinic for Children and Youth- 575-758-8651

Chiropractic
Blue Mountain Chiropractic- 575-770-1660
Lucy Whyte Ferguson- 575-776-1117
Johnson Family Chiropractic- 575-758-8829
Thomas Krieger–Fritsch at Taos Chiropractic Health Ctr- 575-758-8498

Doctors Of Oriental Medicine
Ana Easter 575-770-2627
Caroline Colonna 575-758-5070

Homeopathy and Integrative Healing

Angelika Koch - 575-751-2067

Well-being Free Clinic
Offers free natural health care once a month for women and children.
Call 575-586-1531 for an appointment.

Northern New Mexico Midwifery Center 575-758-1216
www.midwiferycenter.org

Family Support

Family Empowerment Program of the Youth Heartline

Free Group Therapy and advocacy to child survivors of abuse and trauma, their siblings and caregivers. Call 575-751-9256

Community Wellness Center

Offers information on where to find health, family , children and youth, community , financial and food services. Call 575-758-9343


Community Against Violence

Parenting Classes offered. Call CAV for information and class schedules 575-758-8082

Teambuilders
A non-profit behavioral health organization providing a range of behavioral health services for children and their families. 1299 B. Paseo Del Norte, Taos, NM 87571. 575 758 7263 www.teambuilders-counseling.org

U.N.M. Early Childhood Resource Center
1335 Gusdorf Rd., Suite Q. 575-758-1395
A toy and resource lending library of early childhood toys, children’s books and parent and teacher resources.
Offers "Emotional Intelligence" – Free parent educator/caregiver meetings  - February – May 2008. UNM Taos Early Childhood Resource Center  

taoskids@taosnet.com        www.NewMexicoKids.org

Boys and Girls Club of Northern New Mexico

After-school programs for youth now located at Taos Pueblo. Serves youth ages 6-18. Mondays thru Fridays 2-6 p.m.  Please call - 575-758-8785

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern New Mexico

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern New Mexico offers children ages 6 through 18 the extra chance to grow into healthy, productive adults through a professionally supported one-to-one mentoring program. www.bbbsnorthernnm.org  Please call - 866-983-8360.

Youth Heartline

Child Advocacy Programs which provide adovcacy and treatment services to children and their families who are dealing with issues of child abuse. Programs inlcude CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates, FEP - Family Empowerment Program, and CPSP - Child Personal Safety Program. Please call 758-0106 or email director@youthheartline.net


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