26 June 20 - July 3, 2009
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Peace of mind in view at Watch Me Grow
by Joan Westlake one of the advantages at Watch Me Grow. Children
Parents at work or home love that they can see their enjoy small class sizes and highly qualifi ed teachers
children at play at Watch Me Grow, says Julie Costello, who are degreed or working toward one. The school
owner of the new childcare and preschool facility at uses a phonics-based themed curriculum that changes
Lindsay and Germann roads in Gilbert. every week.
“I know some parents have split screens on their “Parents also appreciate that we are privately owned
computers so they can work and still see their children and operated. In fact, parent owned and operated,”
all the time,” she says. “For fi rst-time parents in adds Costello. “Children receive individual attention.
particular, it is very reassuring as well as fun. And, it We have formal preschool classes held fi ve days a
is wonderful for grandparents, especially since it is a week, and some children come for just that portion
worldwide system. My relatives in Ireland can see my and some stay for the whole day.”
children.” Although Watch Me Grow only accepts children
Watch Me Grow has cameras in classrooms and ages 6 and younger, during summer 7- and 8-year-
on the playground. Costello says they are the only olds can attend. Costs range from $50 a week for two
care center in the area to employ the highly secure STSN photo days of preschool up to several hundred for full-time
KidsVision system that can only be accessed with an
DAY CARE: On the playground or in the classroom, parents can
infant care. Part-time infant care is also available,
activated password. Webcam security is achieved with
watch their children via computer at Watch Me Grow childcare
which gives a nice break to new parents.
and preschool.
a multi-layer security process combined with the same Watch Me Grow Child Care and Preschool is
encryption that banks use. Room-level permissions of her daughter, she decided to open the Watch Me located at 4100 S. Lindsay Rd., Suite 5, in Gilbert. Call
ensure that authorized parents and families are Grow in Chandler. She adds that it was relatively easy 480-855-1004 or visit www.WatchMeGrow.com.
limited to cameras that are focused on their children. to design a great facility and hire great teachers with
Costello was a preschool teacher for a decade her own teaching experience as well as the time she
and then did inspections of child care facilities and spent reviewing child care facilities.
certifi ed homes for child care. In 2005, after the birth She adds that being able to peek in on kids is just
Fulton Ranch Promenade serves variety
An assortment of restaurants to satisfy a diversifi ed
Blu Burger Grille The Good Egg
palate of cravings and budgets this summer is
As an upscale hamburger house, Blu Burger Grille Voted “Best Breakfast” by the readers of The
available at The Promenade at Fulton Ranch. Here are
has a full bar and extensive wine list. The restaurant Arizona Republic, The Good Egg is one of Phoenix’s
some options at the center located on the northeast
lets you create your own burger with Angus and Kobe favorite breakfast spots. Southwestern breakfast
corner of Chandler Heights and Alma School roads in
beef and homemade buns. Other options include dishes feature chorizo, bacon fl own in from Chicago
Southern Chandler.
turkey, bison, salmon or veggie burgers, along with and pancakes made from scratch. General manager
salads and sandwiches and sweet potato fries. Info: Mike Caliendo says anyone who gives The Good Egg
Streets of New York
480-895-6308, visit www.bluburger.com. a try becomes “a fan forever.” Info: 480-659-4995,
Rated Phoenix’s best pizza, according to Streets of
www.goodeggrestaurants.com.
New York partner John Fern, the restaurant has more
Cork
to serve than the Italian pies. Enjoy fresh pasta, subs
Those looking to share a plate and sample new
and salads, with beer and wine completing the menu.
foods should try Cork. AZ Central named the eatery the
“We’re proud to bring this successful concept to the
“best small-plates” restaurant in Phoenix for its grilled
Southeast Valley,” says Fern.
elk chop, featuring Roca parmesan risotto, tomato
Streets of New York offers catering and delivery as well.
prosciutto salad and mustard zinfandel reduction.
Info: 480-883-6226, visit www.streetsofnewyork.com.
Info: 480-883-3773, www.corkrestaurant.net.
Sponsors needed for golf fundraiser
Gilbert Citizens’ Police Academy Alumni Association and assists the courts of Gilbert as well as internal also sponsor a hole or fi eld a team; hole sponsors’
seeks business sponsors and donations for its 11th departments. names will appear on one of the course’s 18 holes.
annual fundraising golf tournament at 7:30 a.m. Sat., Members are graduates of the Gilbert Citizens’ The tournament is a four-person scramble, with
Aug. 29 at the Western Skies Country Club in Gilbert. Police Academy and funds raised from this tournament trophies for fi rst, second, third and last places, and the
The nonprofi t, all-volunteer organization supports are used for education, equipment and supplies for chance to win a new Harley at the par 3 hole-in-one
and assists the Gilbert Police Department, maintaining the Gilbert Police Department and Crime Prevention contest.
crime scene perimeters and participating in block Unit. For more info, contact Dan Weale at 480-203-3712
watches, crime prevention fairs, G.A.I.N. and other Any donations to the fundraiser, such as gift or dweale@cox.net, or send donations to 568 E. Eagle
community events. In addition, the association serves certifi cates or services, would be appreciated and will Ct., Gilbert, AZ 85296. All donations and sponsorships
in the Victim Assistance Program, Citizens on Patrol be raffl ed off to tournament recipients. Donors can are tax-deductible.
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