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Incredible Me
Princeton Shopping Center 301 N. Harrison Princeton NJ 08540
609-683-8907
Tired of "ho-hum" styles and high prices? Incredible Me offers sophisticated and stylish fashions and footwear for your INCREDIBLE kid in ONE customer friendly location. Accessories for boys and girls, gift ware, complimentary gift wrapping, monogramming and hassle free parking. Conveniently located in the Princeton Shopping Center, we make shopping for your Infant to Pre-teen easy and hassle free. Changing tables, play areas, mesmerizing fish tanks, spacious dressing rooms, combined with our staff''s years of customer service experience makes yours and your Incredible Kids shopping experience the best in Princeton. Mon-Sat 10-6, Thursday til 8pm. 609-683-8907. www.incredibleme.com

Chapin School
4101 Princeton Pike Princeton NJ 08540
609-986-1702
Chapin School is a small, co-educational independent school serving students in grades Pre-kindergarten through grade 8. In a warm, home-like atmosphere, in which children feel uniquely valued, Chapin provides a richly textured education that inspires academic achievement and builds strength of character. Within a diverse, caring and supportive community, students are prepared to meet the future with skill, confidence, determination and a generosity of spirit.

Private Schools

Music Together Princeton Lab School
66 Witherspoon Street Princeton NJ 08540
609-924-7801
The Music Together Princeton Lab School was founded in 1985 and is committed to helping families, caregivers, and early childhood professionals rediscover the pleasure and educational value of informal music experiences. Rather than emphasizing traditional music performances we encourage family participation in spontaneous musical activity occurring within the context of daily life. We recognize that all children are musical and that every child needs a stimulating, supportive music environment to achieve basic competence in the wonderful human capacity for music-making. Currently, we are offering classes in Princeton, Hopewell, Hamilton Square, West Windsor, and East Brunswick. Visit our website, www.musictogetherprinceton.com or call our office, 609-924-7801, to register or learn more about our program!

Westminster Conservatory of Music
101 Walnut Lane Princeton NJ 08540
609-921-7104
Westminster Conservatory, the community music school of Westminster College of the Arts of Rider University, offers superior faculty at all locations and tailors music lessons, workshops, and classes to the needs of the individual student. Study at the Conservatory provides a unique opportunity for musical growth. Individual instruction may be taken, exclusive of other course work, or students may choose a more structured approach through the Conservatory’s Honors Music Program, which offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to build total musicianship and is available to gifted and highly motivated students. Westminster Conservatory of Music is a nationally recognized institution, maintaining active membership in the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts.

Visit our website, www.rider.edu/conservatory, e-mail us or call 609-921-7104.

Princeton Speech Language and Learning Center
19 Wall Street Princeton NJ 08540
609-924-7080
Since 1989, Princeton Speech-Language & Learning Center has been helping children reach their full potential by improving their ability to learn, communicate and interact with their peers. Our nationally certified speech-language pathologists have extensive training and experience with learning and language disabilities such as Autism, Apraxia, Attention Deficit Disorder and Auditory Processing Disorder. Parents often choose our services to supplement county run early intervention programs. We also provide specialized reading, writing and social skills programs for students who need help achieving academic and social success. Located two miles north of the heart of Princeton, PSLLC's state-of-the-art learning center offers a warm, playful environment for children.

Nassau Racquet & Tennis Club
1800 Route 206 Skillman NJ
908-359-8730
There’s a lot for families at Nassau Tennis. For juniors, we offer drills, summer camps and tournaments. Our junior tennis camp is available to all ages and abilities. Basic and advanced skills will be taught and honed through various drills, and on-court and off-court competitive events. Our tournament tough summer camp is exclusively for tournament-level players, high school players and future collegiate stars. The intense training will include stroke production, mental conditioning and explosive fitness sessions. For adults, we offer drills, leagues, USTA teams, round robin competition & court time. New this year is our tennis ladder where you can challenge other players and compete for the top spot; registration is free until the end of summer. If you have never (or barely) played tennis it’s never too late to learn. At Nassau, we can get you started with a free 90 minute clinic so you can try it out – call us to set up a time.

Terhune Orchards
330 Cold Soil Road Princeton NJ
609-924-2310
Terhune Orchards is a 200-acre, family owned farm in just outside of Princeton. The Mount family has owned and operated it since 1975. Terhune Orchards is noted for its fresh, wholesome fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs, growing 25 varieties of apples and over 35 different vegetable crops, Certified Organic and conventional. The farm store is stocked with homemade cookies, fruit breads, apple crisps, apple cider donuts and fresh squeezed apple cider. Take part in Pick-Your-Own offerings, farm festivals throughout the year and visit the barnyard of animals. Visit www.terhuneorchards.com to learn about education programs, Read & Pick series, school tours, farm camp, birthday parties and more! Gift baskets available and corporate and group event space! Terhune Orchards - enjoyed by young & old.

Open All Year, Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat & Sun 9am-5pm.

Absolute Best Care
609-466-2677
"The Nanny, Baby Nurse and Housekeeper Professionals"

Absolute Best care is an award winning nanny agency that specializes in placing nannies,baby nurses,and housekeepers in homes not only in Mercer County but nationwide. Our care specialists are carefully screened by us, background checks and references always preformed. Contact us today and let us help take the guess work out of your next choice for for your childcare professional. *Serving Hopewell, Princeton and all of Mercer County*

Magma Pizza
445 Nassua Park Blvd. (next to Sam's Club) Princeton NJ 08540
609-452-8383
Unique Mediterranean cuisine: Amazing thin crust Artisan Pizza grilled in volcanic stone oven; delicious dips like homemade Hummus and Baba Ghannouj served with hot fresh Pita backed in our volcanic stone oven. Unique sandwiches including falafel and kefta kabbob. This unique eatery also creates super delicious Salads and Hot & Cold Sandwiches. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily. Check website for more information on custom catering for all types of business meetings and parties. Located in the Nassau Park shopping center, just off Route 1 between Borders and Sam's Club. Open 7 days a week... www.magma-pizza.com 609-452.8383. A favorite restaurant among the Princeton crowd.

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JW Actors Studio
116 Rockingham Row Princeton Forrestal Center Princeton NJ 08540
609-240-7080
JW actors studio in Princeton is for anyone aged 8-80 who is seeking professional training in Acting and Comedy Improv for the stage, film, television, and commercials. We also offer workshops in Voice Over and Public Speaking/Presentation. If you are truly serious about acting or are a parent looking for that professional edge for your child – on stage, film, behind the microphone, in the classroom, boardroom, or the speaker’s podium, you will benefit from our guidance. Run by a professional actor with over 30 years in the industry who knows what it takes to be a “working actor”, comedy improv artist, and public presenter, you are guaranteed to receive the best training. Our philosophy is based on “behaving and speaking truthfully in imaginary circumstances.” An actor that can do this is one who will give an honest, truthful, “real” performance every time.

Princeton University Department Of Athletics
Jadwin Gym/Faculty Road Princeton NJ
609-258-4TIX
The Princeton University Department of Athletics prides itself on being the best. Princeton has more Ivy League titles in the last five years than any school, and it more than triples four of its Ivy peers. Over the last decade, Princeton has won 107 Ivy League titles, 40 more than the next closest school. A combination of top recruiting, stellar coaches, superior facilities and excellent support from the campus and Princeton community, has gone a long way towards establishing Princeton as the premier athletic department in the Ivy League. Admission for 33 of Princeton's sports is free of charge, and admission to the other five sports is very affordable. Football season tickets are only $25 and individual game tickets for all other sports vary from $3-$15. From bounce houses to free autograph books to multiple autograph sessions throughout the year, Princeton Athletics truly offers a great family experience at an affordable price. 'Check out the Tigers in your Backyard'.

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Kids Music Round
25 Route 31 South, Ste. C Pennington NJ 08534
609-333-0100
Kids’ MusicRound® is a singing, laughing, giggling, jiggling, clapping, dancing, bouncing, fun-filled, award-winning music and movement experience for infants and children to age seven. With the KMR children's music program, parents can help bring out a child's natural curiosity about music in a playful, encouraging class environment. Your 45-minute, 10-week interactive classes are lead by a professional teacher. A class specifically designed for ages 5-7 is offered in the Pennington location only. Visit our website for schedules, videos and more. Come sing and dance with us! Call for a preview class. You can find us making music in Pennington, Montgomery, South Brunswick, Mercerville, Robbinsville, Plainsboro, West Windsor and Princeton. Kids’ MusicRound is a 2008 recipient of the “Best of Philly” award. Kids’ MusicRound does offer teacher training in addition to parent-child classes. Call the office (609-333-0100) or visit our website (link above) for more information.

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Chyten Tutors & Test Preparation
Shoppes at Pennington 21 Route 31 North, B-3 Pennington NJ 08534
609-737-8910
Chyten Educational Services is a company of professional educators who teach essential skills and strategies that can dramatically improve grades and test scores for students of all ages. No other company in the country provides a higher level of service, better tutors, or better results. All instructors are master's degree professional teachers. Chyten's ParentNet software allows parents to see all progress notes, assignments, scores and more. We are specialists in SSAT, ISEE, PSAT, SAT, SAT, ACT, and AP Test Preparation. We provide Academic Tutoring in all subjects, all grades, all levels, Reading & Study Skills, private tutoring and small classes, expert College Counseling, ACT vs SAT Comparison Test, Actual Conditions Practice Tests with Magnostic™ Diagnostic Assessment. Located in Pennington New Jersey just north of Pennington Quality Market on Rte 31 North. Call 609-737-8910 for more information.

Pennington Presbyterian Nursery School
13 South Main Street Pennington NJ 08534
609-737-6622
Pennington Presbyterian Nursery School, founded in 1961, offers half-day classes for two, three, and four-year-old children in a warm and loving atmosphere. Our philosophy is that a child’s work is play, and that through play children learn to solve problems, develop social skills, think creatively and explore the world around them. Readiness skills are developed through authentic interrelated experiences rather than discrete worksheets or drills. PPNS is staffed by experienced teachers who truly love working with young children. Each of our classes receives special music instruction once a week. We also provide a daily healthy snack, consisting of fruit and vegetables, whole grains and protein. We invite you to visit us and observe our classes in action! Please contact director Hope Anderson at hsa2020@hotmail.com or 609-737-6622, x12 for a tour and further information.

Princeton Psychological Center, LLC
9 Charlton Street Princeton NJ 08540
609-658-0368
Princeton Psychological Center, LLC, is a small group practice located in the heart of Princeton. Psychologists, social workers, and licensed counselors provide psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, children, couples and families. We specialize in psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral psychotherapy, family therapy and play therapy. We treat children, adolescents and adults struggling with myriad difficulties including anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship and social problems, trauma and post-traumatic reactions. We welcome calls to find out more about what we do and ways in which we might helpful to you or to someone you care about.

The Family Culinary & Education Center of NJ

Wholesome Kids Cook

609-937-5215
"Nurturing Healthy Kids & Families Naturally" - The Family Culinary & Education Center of NJ is a culinary and education center for families to explore the wonderful world of healthy food and how to prepare foods that are simple, tasty and nutritious using whole foods and all-natural ingredients. A healthy relationship with food begins at home and at an early age by providing children with the opportunity to create, taste and enjoy a variety of wholesome foods that are organically-grown.

Through our specially designed parent-child cooking classes, we provide children and their parents with hands-on cooking skills and a connection to nature from learning how foods are grown to why organic foods are healthier and best for our environment. Classes currently offered at Tiger Hall Play Zone & Activity Center in Princeton. For more information or to register for a class, call 609-937-5215.

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