SMMC Resources
Traveling with Kids Made Easy
Services that deliver everything from baby food to diapers to favorite beach toys to your traveling family.
- Baby’s Away www.babysaway.com
"The largest baby and child supply rental service with over 50 locations throughout the USA. We provide clean, quality equipment (cribs, high chairs, strollers, car seats, etc.)." - Babies Travel Lite www.babiestravellite.com
""Diapers, formula, food & more delivered to travel destinations worldwide or your front door." - Jet Set Babies www.jetsetbabies.com
"Since February 2003, JetSetBabies has been shipping everything from diapers to food and formula and many other baby and toddler consumables to travel destinations all over the world." - Travelling Tots www.travelling-tots.com
"A family owned operation, provides an exceptional door to door rental service featuring a full product line of children's and recreational equipment.."
Preschool Matrix
Download the Preschool Matrix (PDF) Note: This is the 2006 matrix. Please contact schools for current fees and schedule.
Dog Accomodations
This is a list of web sites that present you with lodgings, across the country, that accept dogs. Continue reading When You're Dog Tired (PDF).
Member News
Information Change Have you moved? Changed your email or phone number? Recently had a baby? Please send us your updated information so we can keep our records current. Email Anna at s smmc_membership@yahoo.com or leave a voicemail on the general mailbox (415) 273-5366.
Childcare Co-op We now have a childcare co-op in Mill Valley. Let us know if you are interested in joining other mothers to swap childcare. Contact Pam Coan at smmc_playgroups@yahoo.com if interested!
Attention Working Moms If you are a mom who has returned to work but are still interested in meeting with a playgroup, a Working Moms Playgroup may be the right fit for you. Working Mom groups meet at convenient times during the weekend.
Grandparents Playgroup
A playgroup for Grandparents and their Grandchildren is now forming. The group is open to Grandmas and Grandpas and any age grandchild.
Single Moms Playgroup
A new group for single moms is forming. If you are a single mom and interested in meeting other moms in similar circumstances please get in contact.
Due with #2?
Second time mom's groups are forming for babies due in 2006 (and those born in 2005). Please let us know if you are interested.
Hiking Playgroup for Newborns/Babies
The newborn hiking playgroup is in progress for moms and babies still young enough to be carried in a Bjorn or backpack. Enjoy weekly hikes with other moms on the trails in Southern Marin.
Other Special Interest Groups Now Available:
40+ Moms Spanish Speaking Adoption Group
If you are interested in any of the playgroups listed above, would like to be placed in a playgroup or just need more info. , please contact Betsy at or Pam at smmc_playgroups@yahoo.com or 384-0955.
In-A-Pinch
In-A-Pinch is a fantastic service offered to all SMMC members. Please call us when you need a little extra help, for whatever reason. We can deliver a meal, go grocery shopping, run errands, or do anything to help make your day a little easier. In-A-Pinch also coordinates celebratory dinners for all members who have recently had or adopted a baby.
Every month, 20 members are asked to be “on call”.
If you, or someone you know (a playgroup member?) could use an extra hand, is on bed-rest, pregnant or just delivered/adopted a baby, please contact in-a-pinch@southernmarinmoms.com.
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GOODS AND SERVICES
Daycare: Our loving and nurturing daycare in MV has current openings
(M-F: 7am-6pm). Info: Rita Ferreira (415-388-5814). Recommendation: Meredith (415-383-2960 or merejen@comcast.net).
Baby or toddler not sleeping? Lactation challenges? Toddler mis-behaving? Toilet training advice? Call Marsha Podd R.N., C.L.E. (415) 883-4442 or go to my website: Gotosleepbaby.com
PET CARE, SPECIALIZING IN BIRD CARE, DOGS, CATS, REPITILES, HORSES AND BUNNIES BOARDING FOR BIRDS IN MY HOME, LIMITED SPACE...
CALL: 415.254.1711 or www.petcarebydonna.com.
DROP-IN INFANT and NEW BORN CARE- 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Tu-F by licensed preschool teacher, first aid, cpr, post-partum doula training. Karen 381-5977 or needstonurture@comcast.net.
AuPairCare, Live-in Childcare, a leader in Affordable (approx $300/wk), Quality, Flexible & Reliable childcare since 1989. International au pairs, US Department of State regulated program. Call 800-4-AuPair or www.aupaircare.com.
Live-in childcare: Cultural Care Au Pair, Marin's number one choice. Quality service from local coordinators in your town! Contact 415-246-2079 or SMMC member sashafaulkner@comcast.net
RONELIA'S DAY CARE Openings 2mo-6yrs. M-F (7:30 am - 5:30 pm).
Contact us at 388-8734 or visit our website at www.roneliasdaycare.com.
SMMC mom: Kelley 339-0246 or kelleyoga@mac.com
Isabel & Augusto's Cleaning Service. Our customers' say we are the best. "TRY US" Residential - Commercial - Licensed - Daily -Weekly -Bi weekly - Monthly - Move in/out. Excellent references. Best Rates. Please contact us at: (415) 383-1871 or (415) 717-4406.
Expert Household Help - Expert house cleaning, windows, carpet and floor care. Reliable service, reasonable rates, and excellent references from Mothers' Club members. Please call Lupita @ 260.2840 or Alex @ 596.2843. Also available for evening/weekend babysitting or party help/serving.
AddieBleu.com, the place to find toys designed with the child in mind.
Also includes the most recent information on product recalls and toy safety.
Bright Start Day-Care has openings
Openings for children 18mo. to 5-year-old. All nutritious meals and snacks provided. Learning environment and organized daily activities. CPR and First Aid certified. For more information please call 415-380-8755.
Meire's Cleaning Services- Home and office. General cleaning. Many references available! Please call Meire @ (415) 913-8239 or email meiremartins74@yahoo.com.
Newborn Care Nanny- 20 years experience, loving, sensitive, & dependable. CPR, First Aid, California Trust line, Post-Partum Doula Workshop (DONA). Please call Debra 415.457.4708. Recommended by SMMC member Parsons Smith.
Warm and attentive nanny with good Marin references available part-time to care for your baby or toddler. Will do laundry while your child naps. $15 an hour. Call Judy @ 505-2126.
REMEMBER FOREVER HOW TINY YOUR BABY IS NOW. With This Little Piggy, you can capture the moment with a ceramic hand or foot print keepsake. All babies 12 months and under get a free ornament print. Call Shawna at 415-472-3991 or visit www.yourpiggyprints.com.
Helpful Websites
American Academy of Pediatrics: www.aap.org
Bay Area Urban Baby: http://bayarea.urbanbaby.com/
With categories like mommy & me and daddy & me classes, playgrounds, story hours, museums, birthday parties and cakes, toy stores, zoos, garden and whales, plus a whole lot more, this totally cool website is one no parent should leave un-bookmarked! And in case you feel like venturing out of Marin for the day, it covers the city, San Mateo, Berkeley/Oakland, Palo Alto, as well as Marin.
Bright Minds Institute: http://brightmindsinstitute.com/
New bay area learning center for children and young adults with ADHD.
Child Protective Services: www.cpsc.gov
Daily Candy: www.dailycandy.com
Filled with tons of fun and fashionable tips and tricks of the trade to keep out-of-touch park moms up-to-date on all the hottest fashion trends. They also have a daily candy kids newsletter that emails all the coolest products out there for babies and kids.
Earthquake Preparedness: http://quake.abag.ca.gov
Image For Success: http://www.imageforsuccess.org/
Dedicated to helping disenfranchised women and children in Marin County who are ready to make the critical transition to economic self-reliance. They supply the clothing, accessories, styling and consulting to help them not only to get a job, but to keep it.
Juvenile Products Manufacturers' Association: www.jpma.org
Marin Abused Women's Services: http://www.maws.org/
MAWS' direct services and supports program include emergency hotlines, housing facilities, support groups, and a men's program to teach men to stop their violence and abuse. In addition, MAWS implements several model prevention programs for diverse communities to utilize which increase awareness of domestic violence and abuse and levels of response by the public and private sector.
Marin Charitable Association: http://www.marincharitable.org/
An independent, non-profit organization that makes grants of up to $5,000 to agencies offering educational, cultural, recreational and social programs that improve the lives of young people in Marin County. The majority of grants are donated to innovative programs not funded by the usual sources.
Marin Playgrounds: www.justplaygrounds.com
Mill Valley Police Department: www.millvalleypd.org
Click on "Safety" to find information about car seat installation checks, child abduction, choosing quality child care, unattended children, childproofing, and teaching children to protect themselve.
Parents' Place: www.parentsplaceonline.org
Sidelines: www.sidelines.org
Zero to Three: www.zerotothree.org
