Family Involvement Committee

Infant & Toddler Program

Chapel Forge Special Center*

May 2001

*The purpose of this document is to provide information to the parents of children who are in our program or in the process of transitioning out of the program. Listing in this guide does not constitute endorsement of these programs by Chapel Forge Special Center or Prince George’s County Public Schools.

(Call to confirm time & day)

New Carrollton Branch 7414 Riverdale Road; New Carrollton, MD 20784 301-459-6900

Thursdays 11:00 a.m.

Surratts-Clinton Branch 9400 Piscataway Road; Clinton, MD 20735 301-868-9200

(12 – 36 months of age)

Thursdays 10:15 a.m.*

Thursdays 11:00 a.m.*

(pick up free ticket at desk before each program)

*Summer schedules vary – call to confirm program time before attending

Bowie Branch 15210 Annapolis Road; Bowie, MD 20715 301-262-7000

Wednesdays 10:15 a.m.

Wednesdays 11:15 a.m.

Sessions run September-December and January-April

(advance registration conducted two times per year – call for registration dates)

Greenbelt Branch 11 Crescent Road; Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-345-5800

Thursdays 11:15 a.m.

Surratts-Clinton Branch 9400 Piscataway Road; Clinton, MD 20735 301-868-9200

(12 – 36 months of age)

Thursdays 10:15 a.m.*

Thursdays 11:00 a.m.*

(pick up free ticket at desk before each program)

*Summer schedules vary – call to confirm program time before attending

Glenarden Branch 8724 Glenarden Parkway; Glenarden, MD 20706 301-772-5477

Thursdays 10:30 a.m.

Hyattsville Branch 6530 Adelphi Road; Hyattsville, MD 20782 301-985-4690

Tuesdays 10:15 a.m.

Laurel Branch 507 7^th Street; Laurel, MD 20707 301-776-6790

Mondays 10:30 a.m.

Mondays 11:15 a.m.

New Carrollton Branch 7414 Riverdale Road; New Carrollton, MD 20784 301-459-6900

Wednesdays 10:15 a.m.

Saturdays 10:15 a.m.

Oxon Hill Branch 6200 Oxon Hill Road; Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-839-2400

Tuesdays 10:30 a.m.

Bowie Branch 15210 Annapolis Road; Bowie, MD 20715 301-262-7000

Mondays 1:00 p.m.*

Thursdays 10:30 a.m.*

Tuesday s 7:00 p.m. (ages 4 – 7)*

*Limited to 30 people – arrive early to pick up a ticket

Greenbelt Branch 11 Crescent Road; Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-345-5800

Thursdays 10:15 a.m.

Glenarden Branch 8724 Glenarden Parkway; Glenarden, MD 20706 301-772-5477

Thursdays 11:30 a.m.

(ages 4 – 5, lots of space available!)

Hyattsville Branch 6530 Adelphi Road; Hyattsville, MD 20782 301-985-4690

Tuesdays 11:00 a.m.

Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. (ages 3 – 6)

Laurel Branch 507 7^th Street; Laurel, MD 20707 301-776-6790

Thursdays 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.

New Carrollton Branch 7414 Riverdale Road; New Carrollton, MD 20784 301-459-6900

Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.

(ages 3 – 7)

Oxon Hill Branch 6200 Oxon Hill Road; Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-839-2400

Thursdays 10:15 a.m.

Thursdays 11:00 a.m.

Oxon Hill Branch 6200 Oxon Hill Road; Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-839-2400

Thursdays 7:00 p.m.

Surratts-Clinton Branch 9400 Piscataway Road; Clinton, MD 20735 301-868-9200

Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.

These programs usually feature puppet shows, dancers, magicians, mimes and other entertainment. Generally recommended for pre-school to elementary school aged children. Free to the public. Call the mall you are interested in visiting for details and times.

Westfield Shopping Town Center 301-261-8833

(Formerly Annapolis Mall)

Kids Club – Wednesdays at 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. – Hechts Court

Columbia Mall 410-730-3300

Family Fun Day – Thursdays 10:00 a.m. – in front of Lord & Taylor

Laurel Kids Club at Laurel Mall 301-490-7467

Kids Club – 1^st Friday of every month 9:00 or 9:30

(held every Friday during summer)

Marley Station 410-766-2033

Kids Show Family Fun – Fridays 12:00 noon – Center Court

ZANY BRAINY Annapolis 410-266-1447

Book/interactive learning games store with scheduled weekly activities. Call to confirm times.

(ages 3 – 5)

Mondays, 10:30 AM Arts & Crafts Project

Tuesdays, 10:30 AM Story Time

Wednesdays, 10:30 AM Cognitive Activity

BORDERS BOOKSTORE Bowie 301-352-5560

Bookstore with scheduled activities and story time. Call to confirm times.

Tuesdays, 10:30 AM Story Time (ages 3 and up)

Call for other children's events.

Allen Pond fee for boats holding 4 people 301-262-6200

Northview Dr. & Mitchellville Rd.

Bowie, MD 20716

Opportunity Park – handicap-accessible playground equipment. Trails and picnic tables available. Water craft rental during summer months. Summer concerts

Watkins Regional Park small fee for rides & golf 301-249-6202

301 Watkins Park Drive 301-281-6700

Upper Marlboro, MD

Separate playgrounds for toddlers/preschoolers and older children on a padded surface open year round. Antique carousel, miniature train, miniature golf open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Animal Farm open year round. Watkins Nature Center open 8:30 a.m. –5:00 p.m. – Nature Center may be closed for remodeling. Call for details.

Chesapeake Wildlife Sanctuary free 301-390-7010

17308 Queen Anne Bridge Road

Bowie, MD 20716

Self-guided tour and picnic area

Downs Park free 410-222-6320

8311 John Downs Loop

Pasadena, MD

Concerts every Sunday from May through October

Granville Guide Park & Light Tower fee for boats 301-490-3530

Laurel Lakes 301-725-7800

Laurel, MD

Drift through the afternoon on a paddleboat or picnic near the water.

National Wildlife Visitor Center Patuxent Research Refuge 301-497-5760

10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop

Laurel, MD 20708

Trails for hiking, seasonal guided tram tours, viewing pod, and state-of-the-art exhibits. All ages welcome. Free to the general public. Small fee for tram tours.

Maryland Science Center Light Street – Inner Harbor 410-685-5225

Admission Fee Baltimore, MD

Something for everyone: planetarium, hand-on displays, K.I.D.S. room for junior scientist ages 3 to 7, IMAX theater presentations.

Washington Zoo free 202-673-4821

Baltimore Zoo admission fee 410-366-LION

Voted #1 children's zoo in the United States. Carousel, train, children's zoo with interactive activities

National Endangered Wild Animal Research & Conservation Center 410-798-0206

1557 Governor's Bridge Road; Davidsonville, MD

Petting farm by appointment only.

Baltimore Aquarium admission fee; free for under 3 410-675-3800

Oxon Hill Farm free; open 8:00 to 4:30 301-839-1176

Farm animals, children can milk a cow

Cider Mill Petting Farm nominal fee; seasonal (see below) 410-788-9595

5012 Landing Road

Elkridge, MD

April – June open 9 to 4 daily.

September to November open 10 to 6 daily.

Petting farm $1.50/person

Pony rides & hayrides (weekends only) - $2.00/person

Farm animals, pony rides, apple picking, pumpkin patch, hayrides

Capitol Children's Museum small fee; open 10AM-5PM 202-675-4120

3^rd & H Street, NE Recorded message 202-675-4125

Washington, DC

Self-guided children's activities and age appropriate exhibits for children 2 to 12. Weekly activities are posted on the internet at www.ccm.org

Chesapeake Children's Museum small fee 410-266-0677

2331-D Forest Drive

Annapolis, MD

Self-guided children's activities and age appropriate exhibits.

PGC Conference & Visitors Bureau 301-925-8300

(Call for biannual brochure of events)

Chesapeake Family Newsmagazine 410-263-1641

(Free monthly publication)

chesfam@family.com

Baltimore's Child Magazine and Washington Family Magazine are free and published monthly. Available at local grocery stores and libraries – monthly calendar for area activities

Jeepers 6000 Greenbelt Road 301-982-7073

(Ages 2 to 12) Greenbelt, MD

Imaginarea – free area for toddler to play with face painting & story telling.

Chuck-E-Cheese 937 Fairleen Avenue 301-498-7100

Laurel, MD

(Other locations also)

Participation by children with disabilities is encouraged and supported in all programs and services. A variety of classes such as Tumbling Tots and Kindermusik and in the pre-school category Kiddie Gym, tumbling, Wiggles and Giggles, and Social Sandbox for children ages 18 months and up are offered. Tot cooking, craft, dance, tumbling, and other sports classes are available for children 3 years and older. Half-day preschool classes are also available. Classes vary by area. Call for schedule and locations.

Fee & registration required.

Northern Area (Beltsville, Berwyn Heights, Bladensburg, Cheverly, College Park, Cottage City, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Landover Hills, Langley Park, Laurel, New Carrollton, Riverdale) 301-445-4500; TTY 301-445-4512; Español 301-445-2335.

Central Area (Bowie, Capitol Heights, District Heights, Fairmont Heights, Glenarden, Landover, Largo, Seat Pleasant) Central Area except Bowie 301-249-9220; Bowie region 301-262-7510; TTY 301-249-9223

Southern Area (Accokeek, Baden, Clinton, Forest Heights, Ft. Washington, Marlow Heights, Morningside, Oxon Hill, Suitland, Temple Hills, Upper Marlboro) 301-292-9006; TTY 301-292-7856.

Parent-child Development Program – offered every 2^nd and 4^th Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Cedar Heights Community Center

1200 Glen Willow Drive

Seat Pleasant, MD

301-773-8881

For children 2 to 10 years old – program offers crafts, cooking and other theme related programs. Call for details.

M-NCPPC Special Programs Division 301-454-1480; TTY 301-454-1493

The Special Populations Division of Maryland-National Capitol Park & Planning Commission provides leisure services for County residents with disabilities. Programs vary depending on the season but usually include Adapted Aquatics (swim) programs. Call for information.

Fee and registration required. Financial aid is available.

Prince George’s County YMCA 301-262-4342

Creative movement (dance) and Tumbling Tots are available for children 3 to 5. Kinder Karate, Peewee Basketball, and Kinder Soccer are some of the classes available for children aged 4 and 5. Classes may vary by season and are offered in approximately two-month sessions. Located in Bowie. Call for dates and times of classes.

Fee and registration required.

The Children's Developmental Clinic: 301-322-0519

A nonprofit Continuing Education program that is conducted in cooperation with the Department of Physical Education at Prince George's Community College and the College of Physical Education, Recreation, and Health at the University of Maryland, College Park. Service to children birth through 21 who are experiencing motor and language delays.

Gymboree: 410-321-8230

Exercise for small children. Tumbling, climbing and other activities

Fee for classes.

Skate Zone: 410-721-7155

Scheduled sessions that include indoor bike and trike riding. Call for information.

Mondays only 10 to 12. Fee charged per session.

Kinderdance – Crofton: 410-518-9886

For children 18 months and up

Kindermusik of Bowie/Crofton/Odenton: 301-249-9188

Classes are offered in semesters. Call for dates and schedule times.

Fee and registration required. Prices begin at $105.00

Kindermusik Village – birth to 18 months.

Kindermusik Our Time – 18 months to 3 years

Young Child – 4 to 6 years

Medical Assistance Transportation (Cabs for those on MA): 301-856-9555

Call two days before pickup – Only for medical or therapy visits if MA is for the child

Other transportation needs addressed if parent qualifies for MA.

Call-A-Bus (Department of Transportation): 1-800-899-2287 or 301-499-8603

Provides curb to curb transportation service. Fourteen days advance registration is preferred. Medical appointments are given a priority. Lift vans available.

Fee: $.50 each way for persons with disabilities.

City of Bowie Transportation Services (within city limits of Bowie): 301-809-2300

Door-to-door transportation for individuals with disabilities for medical appointments. Lift van available on request.

Fee: $.25 donation each way.

Call-A-Cab (Department of Transportation): 301-883-5656

Transportation service that provides mobility within Prince George’s County at a reduced cost for disabled County residents.

Fee: May purchase up to twelve (12) $20.00 coupon books in a six-month period at $10.00 per book.

Immunizations for Children 301-883-7230

WIC (Supplemental Foods for Women, Infants, and Children) 301-856-9600

Healthy Start 301-883-7230

Infants and Toddlers Program 301-883-7250

Family Support Network 301-985-5358

Partners for Success/Parent Center 301-925-2811