Child Care Resource and Referral is a free referral service to help parents connect with child care providers in Salt Lake and Tooele Counties. Over 1200 licensed providers appear in the database, and parents can also find summer camp and nanny referrals. Referrals are available 24 hours a day online.

Parents intimidated by the search for day care especially appreciate the Guide to Choosing Quality Child Care. It takes parents through the process of how to find child care that they can feel good about, and provides lists of questions to ask potential caregivers, and considerations to make in finding care to suit the needs of individual families. The guide is available online or can be requested over the phone.

HowsMyNanny.com is a nanny-reporting service: Parents purchase a license plate for their stroller, and the public is encouraged to anonymously report good or bad nanny observations. Registered parents receive emails alerting them to reports about their particular nanny.

The Indian Walk-In Center is a gathering place where Native Americans can come together to take part in community activities and receive assistance with basic necessities such as health care, food, employment, and other needs.

Jordan School District, covering the south end of the Salt Lake valley, has 90 schools: 58 elementary schools (K-6) (30 of which are year-round), 17 middle schools (7-9), ten high schools (10-12), one alternative high school, two applied technology centers, and three special schools. It is the largest school district in the state of Utah.

Community Education classes cover a wide variety of topics for all ages. The brochure can be viewed on the website.

The Family Education Center is staffed with psychologists, social workers, and counselors who provide support services and classes to students and families free of charge.

An accessory that keeps us organized? We're so there.

The ingenuis momAgenda was created by a busy mom (is there any other kind?) who was frazzled by keeping track of her own schedule, along with her four children's appointments, lessons, playdates, and parties. Her solution is a refined day planner that provides a way to track multiple schedules with week-at-a-view spreads with rows for each child and mom, monthly views, and places for notes, dinner ideas, and other necessities. The colors range from all-business chocolate and black to vibrant lime or fuschia.

Take it everywhere, or check out the kitchen folio version for "command central".

The International MOMS Club is a non-profit support group for stay-at-home moms, with over 1500 chapters and 75,000 members worldwide.

Members receive a monthly calendar and newsletter detailing chapter activities like playgroups, field trips, community service projects, park days, a business meeting, and more. With the exception of Mom's Night Out, Couple's Night Out, or Family Night Out, activities are held during the day, and children are always welcome!

The MOMS Club of Layton is a chapter of the international non-profit MOMS Club organization. MOMS stands for "Moms Offering Moms Support" and the MOMS Club is a resource for mothers who spend time at home with their children during the day.

Many activities are planned throughout each month including monthly club meetings, park playdates, parties, Mom's Night Out, and playgroups. Most activities are held during the day, and children are usually welcome to attend.

For more information about the MOMS Club of Layton, or to join, visit its website or send an email to the email address listed above.

MOMS Club of Murray/Holladay is part of a national non-profit support group for stay-at-home moms and their children. The Murray/Holladay club serves moms in Murray, Holladay, Millcreek, and South Salt Lake.

Planned activities occur throughout the month, including field trips, park play days, playgroups, Family Night Out, and Moms Night Out. Perspective members are welcome to come learn more about the club and have fun watching their kids play with other kids at open activities.

Monthly meetings occur at 10:30am on the last Friday of every month at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. The address is listed above.

For information on other Utah chapters, please e-mail momsclub@aol.com.

MOMS (Mothers Offering Mothers Support) is a non-profit, non-denominational support group for mothers who stay home with their children, including those who have home-based businesses or who work part-time. The group's activities include playgroups for infants and preschoolers, field trips and lunch gatherings, park playdays, monthly meetings with speakers, and MOMS Night Out. Meetings are held at the Adventure Church - 662 East 1300 South - located just south of Liberty Park, on the southwest corner of 700 East and 1300 South.

This group is open to moms in Salt Lake City who live south of the Avenues, north of 2700 South, and east of I-15. For information on other Utah chapters, e-mail momsclub@aol.com.

MOMS Club of Salt Lake Valley West is part of a national non-profit support group for stay-at-home moms and their children. The Salt Lake Valley West club serves moms north of 7800 South and south of I-80, west of the Jordan River, including the cities of West Valley City, Magna, Taylorsville, Kearns, and parts of West Jordan.

Planned activities occur throughout the month, including field trips, park play days, Mommy Night Out, kids crafts/music, playgroups, book club, and cooking club. Perspective members are welcome to come learn more about the club and have fun watching their kids play with other kids at open activities.

For information on other Utah chapters, please e-mail momsclub@aol.com.

MOMS Club of Sandy-South is part of a national non-profit support group for stay-at-home moms and their children. The Sandy-South club serves moms in Sandy who live south of 9800 South.

Moms can choose their level of involvement in the club. Planned activities occur each month, including field trips, play dates, lunches, play groups, holiday parties, club meetings, and more. Perspective members are welcome to come learn more about the club and have fun watching their kids play with other kids at open activities.

For information on other Utah chapters, e-mail momsclub@aol.com.

The International MOMS Club is a non-profit support group for stay-at-home moms, with over 1500 chapters and 75,000 members worldwide. It has no religious affiliation. The MOMS Club of South Valley, UT serves residents that live west of I-15, from 7800 South to the Point of the Mountain. This area includes South Jordan, Riverton, Bluffdale, Midvale west of Redwood Road, Herriman, and the south portion of West Jordan.

Members receive a monthly calendar and newsletter detailing chapter activities like playgroups, field trips, community service projects, park days, a business meeting, and more. With the exception of Mom's Night Out, Couple's Night Out, or Family Night Out, activities are held during the day, and children are always welcome. Moms can try out the club risk-free by attending up to two meetings before deciding to join.

The MOMS Club of Weber County - South is a chapter of the international non-profit MOMS Club organization. MOMS stands for "Moms Offering Moms Support" and the MOMS Club is a resource for mothers who spend time at home with their children during the day.

Many activities are planned throughout each month including weekly playgroups, and public events like attending the Dinosaur Park, Treehouse Childrens Museum, the Hogle Zoo, etc. Other activities include parties, park days, snow play dates, or field trips to the dairy, bakery, or theater. Once each month there is a Moms Night Out, a Family Activity, and the club meeting. There is also an annual service project.

For more information about the MOMS Club of Weber County-South, or to join, visit the website listed above, click on the "contact us" section, and fill out the requested information.

Mothers of Preschoolers is an international organization established to meet the needs of moms - urban, suburban, and rural moms, stay-at-home and working moms, teen, single, and married moms - with an emphasis on those with preschoolers.

MOPS is similar to MOMS Clubs, but with a Christian influence. Most local meetings take place in area churches.

MOPS helps moms through relationships established in the context of local groups that provide a caring atmosphere for today's mother of young children. Little ones are typically welcome at local events.

Affiliation with MOPS is generally done via a local group. Find a local chapter by visiting the national website.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers a Child Safety Seat Inspection Station Locator on its website. Searches can be done by zip code or by state, and can be filtered to include only stations with Spanish-speaking technicians.

Rocky Mountain Mamas is a Salt Lake County based moms group serving mothers with kids from newborn to six years old. The group also has a Tooele branch. Although it is based online, the Rocky Mountain Mamas schedules lots of playdates and moms nights out events all over the valley.

Rocky Mountain Mammas (formerly known as the Salt Lake County Moms Group) allows moms to meet other local moms, talk about kids, and have fun. At the group's meetups moms can share experiences, find advice, give support, and make new friends with similar interests. The group is for all moms of babies and toddlers who are looking for fun and friendship for themselves and their little ones. Activities include playgroups, outtings, moms night outs, social events, stroller walks, and more. Check the website for a list of meetup topics and for more information on the club.

There are more than 245 Ronald McDonald Houses in 26 countries, offering support and practical assistance to families with very sick children. It's a safe bet that your local chapter can always use volunteers.

Let's face it: when it comes to local parenting support groups, dads get a raw deal. Moms have all sorts of clubs and organizations to choose from, but dads often just have a small circle of friends and family to lean on...and sometimes they don't feel comfortable talking to non-daddy friends about daddy-related incidents. That's where Salt Lake City Dads comes to the rescue! Salt Lake City Dads is a support group for area fathers, offering online forums, chats, playdates for kids, face-to-face events for members, and more.

The group serves as a chapter of The Mommies Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping parents find support and friendship in their local communities. Members get to place names with faces during regular meet-ups around town.

C'mon dads! It's your turn to network!

Salt Lake City Mommies is a support group for area parents, and offers chat, forums, playdates, mommies' nights out, and more.

The group serves as a chapter of The Mommies Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping moms find support and friendship in their local communities. Members get to place names with faces during regular meet-ups around town.

Salt Lake City has 36 school campuses: 27 elementary schools (k-6), five middle schools (7-8), three high schools (9-12), one alternative high school with four sites, and Matheson Head Start.

The district also offers Early childhood education programs for children ages birth through five and their families. The children are prepared for success in school, while parents are provided with information and support for successful parenting.

The school district's website offers information on individual schools and more.

Mom's Time Out is a non-profit group for Utah mothers experiencing the isolation that can come from moving to Utah, altering a career to care for children, being an older parent, or not being part of the dominant Utah culture. It is dedicated to creating a community within a community where Utah moms can find support and friendship. The organization offers playgroups, meetings, children's outings, friendships, and mental stimulation from other adults.

The South Valley Chapter primarily serves moms (or soon-to-be moms) in Sandy, Draper, Bluffdale, Riverton, Herriman, South Jordan, and the southern part of West Jordan, however all moms are welcome to join. Visitors may attend three meetings free. The group has no affiliation with any religious organization or church.

Stroller Strides is a stroller fitness program where moms can work out with their babies, offering a way to get in shape, be with the baby, and meet other moms. The classes consist of a Power Walk combined with body sculpting exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller, and the environment. The classes are designed to accommodate all levels of fitness, and are often held in parks and malls in the community.

To locate the nearest Stroller Strides fitness program, visit the website.

A mom can choose to take just one class for $15, or buy a block of classes at a discount. Monthly memberships are available too, offering unlimited classes at a significant discount ($2.08/class). Check online for a complete list of class packages.

The TABS website has listings of hundreds of schools and the database is accessible at no charge. The write-ups are sketchy at best, but do typically include contact information.

When life stresses overwhelm parents, the The Family Support Center is there to help protect children, prevent child abuse, and strengthen families. The licensed and trained clinical staff is made up of social workers and other professional service providers. Anyone interested in counseling can call the nearest location and speak with a clinician. Fees are charged on a sliding scale, taking income and family size into consideration. Many insurances and Medicaid are accepted.

The Crisis Nursery provides a safe and loving environment for kids, and dignity, emergency childcare, and referrals for parents at the end of their ropes. Services are provided in a compassionate, non-shaming, homelike atmosphere 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Children under the age of 12 can stay in a crisis nursery for up to 72 hours each time they are admitted. To access a crisis nursery, parents must first call the center and speak to a crisis nursery staff person to determine if usage is appropriate. No fees are charged for nursery use.

The organization has numerous volunteer opportunities, and welcomes donations of cash, food, toys, clothing, and supplies.

When life stresses overwhelm parents, the The Family Support Center is there to help protect children, prevent child abuse, and strengthen families. The licensed and trained clinical staff is made up of social workers and other professional service providers. Anyone interested in counseling can call the nearest location and speak with a clinician. Fees are charged on a sliding scale, taking income and family size into consideration. Many insurances and Medicaid are accepted.

The Crisis Nursery provides a safe and loving environment for kids, and dignity, emergency childcare, and referrals for parents at the end of their ropes. Services are provided in a compassionate, non-shaming, homelike atmosphere 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Children under the age of 12 can stay in a crisis nursery for up to 72 hours each time they are admitted. To access a crisis nursery, parents must first call the center and speak to a crisis nursery staff person to determine if usage is appropriate. No fees are charged for nursery use.

The organization has numerous volunteer opportunities, and welcomes donations of cash, food, toys, clothing, and supplies.

The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the Best Parents' Night Out in Salt Lake City, The Little Gym offers age-appropriate movement, dance, and gymnastics for kids at all levels of experience.

A room painted with brightly colored murals, filled with gymnastics equipment of all sorts, offers lots to do and plenty of room to run around. Instructors are friendly and professional, and work at knowing children by name and including them in the action.

Parent/Child developmental gymnastics classes - the Bugs, Birds, Beasts, and Superbeasts - follow the same pattern every week, so kids know what to expect. The instructor leads songs and fun group activities and teaches basic gymnastics skills, and kids have time for free play and ball play. Every class ends with bubbles and a jingle-bell goodbye song. Class sessions last 20 weeks, and are for children from four months to three years old.

Older children (ages three to six) can attend the preschool/kindergarten development gymnastics classes - the Funny Bugs, Giggle Worms, and Good Friends. The younger kids in this age group learn tumbling and apparatus skills, while gradeschoolers build on those skills in a non-competitive environment. Advanced gymnastics classes, by invitation, are also available for kids ages three-12.

A sports skills class teaches kids ages three to eight the basics in soccer, baseball, basketball, and football, in combination with gymnastics.

Dance classes offer a combination of tap, ballet, creative movement, and gymnastics for children ages three to 12.

Little Gym's non-competitive cheerleading program allows children ages three to 12 to learn and practice cheers, chants, dance, tumbling, stunts, and gymnastics while encouraging trust and cooperation by working as a team.

Kids ages four to 12 can take part in the children's karate program, in which the instructors teach basic blocks, punches, and kicks. The karate classes encourage participants to have fun while building skills such as focus, concentration, self-control, strength, balance, and coordination.

Birthday parties: A 90-minute party led by trained staff - includes gymnastics, games, music, set-up/clean-up, paper goods, and favors for purchase. The parties are held on Friday and Saturday afternoons only, and are available for members an non-members; members receive a discount.

Summer camps: Week long theme camps for children ages three to 10 cover subjects like paleontology, Harry Potter, sports, and more, and run from June through the end of August.

Parents' Survival Night, held on select Friday and/or Saturday evenings from 6pm to 10pm, gives parents a chance to step out while their kids play on the equipment, play games, and more. The evening is for potty-trained kids ages three to 12; reserving well in advance is strongly advised. Pricing varies by location; call for details. Nonmembers and members can take advantage of this offering; members receive a discount.

The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the Best Parents' Night Out in Salt Lake City, The Little Gym offers age-appropriate movement, dance, and gymnastics for kids at all levels of experience.

A room painted with brightly colored murals, filled with gymnastics equipment of all sorts, offers lots to do and plenty of room to run around. Instructors are friendly and professional, and work at knowing children by name and including them in the action.

Parent/Child developmental gymnastics classes - the Bugs, Birds, Beasts, and Superbeasts - follow the same pattern every week, so kids know what to expect. The instructor leads songs and fun group activities and teaches basic gymnastics skills, and kids have time for free play and ball play. Every class ends with bubbles and a jingle-bell goodbye song. Class sessions last 20 weeks, and are for children from four months to three years old.

Older children (ages three to six) can attend the preschool/kindergarten development gymnastics classes - the Funny Bugs, Giggle Worms, and Good Friends. The younger kids in this age group learn tumbling and apparatus skills, while gradeschoolers build on those skills in a non-competitive environment. Advanced gymnastics classes, by invitation, are also available for kids ages three-12.

A sports skills class teaches kids ages three to eight the basics in soccer, baseball, basketball, and football, in combination with gymnastics.

Dance classes offer a combination of tap, ballet, creative movement, and gymnastics for children ages three to 12.

Little Gym's non-competitive cheerleading program allows children ages three to 12 to learn and practice cheers, chants, dance, tumbling, stunts, and gymnastics while encouraging trust and cooperation by working as a team.

Kids ages four to 12 can take part in the children's karate program, in which the instructors teach basic blocks, punches, and kicks. The karate classes encourage participants to have fun while building skills such as focus, concentration, self-control, strength, balance, and coordination.

Birthday parties: A 90-minute party led by trained staff - includes gymnastics, games, music, set-up/clean-up, paper goods, and favors for purchase. The parties are held on Friday and Saturday afternoons only, and are available for members an non-members; members receive a discount.

Summer camps: Week long theme camps for children ages three to 10 cover subjects like paleontology, Harry Potter, sports, and more, and run from June through the end of August.

Parents' Survival Night, held on select Friday and/or Saturday evenings from 6pm to 10pm, gives parents a chance to step out while their kids play on the equipment, play games, and more. The evening is for potty-trained kids ages three to 12; reserving well in advance is strongly advised. Pricing varies by location; call for details. Nonmembers and members can take advantage of this offering; members receive a discount.

The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the Best Parents' Night Out in Salt Lake City, The Little Gym offers age-appropriate movement, dance, and gymnastics for kids at all levels of experience.

A room painted with brightly colored murals, filled with gymnastics equipment of all sorts, offers lots to do and plenty of room to run around. Instructors are friendly and professional, and work at knowing children by name and including them in the action.

Parent/Child developmental gymnastics classes - the Bugs, Birds, Beasts, and Superbeasts - follow the same pattern every week, so kids know what to expect. The instructor leads songs and fun group activities and teaches basic gymnastics skills, and kids have time for free play and ball play. Every class ends with bubbles and a jingle-bell goodbye song. Class sessions last 20 weeks, and are for children from four months to three years old.

Older children (ages three to six) can attend the preschool/kindergarten development gymnastics classes - the Funny Bugs, Giggle Worms, and Good Friends. The younger kids in this age group learn tumbling and apparatus skills, while gradeschoolers build on those skills in a non-competitive environment. Advanced gymnastics classes, by invitation, are also available for kids ages three-12.

A sports skills class teaches kids ages three to eight the basics in soccer, baseball, basketball, and football, in combination with gymnastics.

Dance classes offer a combination of tap, ballet, creative movement, and gymnastics for children ages three to 12.

Little Gym's non-competitive cheerleading program allows children ages three to 12 to learn and practice cheers, chants, dance, tumbling, stunts, and gymnastics while encouraging trust and cooperation by working as a team.

Kids ages four to 12 can take part in the children's karate program, in which the instructors teach basic blocks, punches, and kicks. The karate classes encourage participants to have fun while building skills such as focus, concentration, self-control, strength, balance, and coordination.

Birthday parties: A 90-minute party led by trained staff - includes gymnastics, games, music, set-up/clean-up, paper goods, and favors for purchase. The parties are held on Friday and Saturday afternoons only, and are available for members an non-members; members receive a discount.

Summer camps: Week long theme camps for children ages three to 10 cover subjects like paleontology, Harry Potter, sports, and more, and run from June through the end of August.

Parents' Survival Night, held on select Friday and/or Saturday evenings from 6pm to 10pm, gives parents a chance to step out while their kids play on the equipment, play games, and more. The evening is for potty-trained kids ages three to 12; reserving well in advance is strongly advised. Pricing varies by location; call for details. Nonmembers and members can take advantage of this offering; members receive a discount.

The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the Best Parents' Night Out in Salt Lake City, The Little Gym offers age-appropriate movement, dance, and gymnastics for kids at all levels of experience.

A room painted with brightly colored murals, filled with gymnastics equipment of all sorts, offers lots to do and plenty of room to run around. Instructors are friendly and professional, and work at knowing children by name and including them in the action.

Parent/Child developmental gymnastics classes - the Bugs, Birds, Beasts, and Superbeasts - follow the same pattern every week, so kids know what to expect. The instructor leads songs and fun group activities and teaches basic gymnastics skills, and kids have time for free play and ball play. Every class ends with bubbles and a jingle-bell goodbye song. Class sessions last 20 weeks, and are for children from four months to three years old.

Older children (ages three to six) can attend the preschool/kindergarten development gymnastics classes - the Funny Bugs, Giggle Worms, and Good Friends. The younger kids in this age group learn tumbling and apparatus skills, while gradeschoolers build on those skills in a non-competitive environment. Advanced gymnastics classes, by invitation, are also available for kids ages three-12.

A sports skills class teaches kids ages three to eight the basics in soccer, baseball, basketball, and football, in combination with gymnastics.

Dance classes offer a combination of tap, ballet, creative movement, and gymnastics for children ages three to 12.

Little Gym's non-competitive cheerleading program allows children ages three to 12 to learn and practice cheers, chants, dance, tumbling, stunts, and gymnastics while encouraging trust and cooperation by working as a team.

Kids ages four to 12 can take part in the children's karate program, in which the instructors teach basic blocks, punches, and kicks. The karate classes encourage participants to have fun while building skills such as focus, concentration, self-control, strength, balance, and coordination.

Birthday parties: A 90-minute party led by trained staff - includes gymnastics, games, music, set-up/clean-up, paper goods, and favors for purchase. The parties are held on Friday and Saturday afternoons only, and are available for members an non-members; members receive a discount.

Summer camps: Week long theme camps for children ages three to 10 cover subjects like paleontology, Harry Potter, sports, and more, and run from June through the end of August.

Parents' Survival Night, held on select Friday and/or Saturday evenings from 6pm to 10pm, gives parents a chance to step out while their kids play on the equipment, play games, and more. The evening is for potty-trained kids ages three to 12; reserving well in advance is strongly advised. Pricing varies by location; call for details. Nonmembers and members can take advantage of this offering; members receive a discount.