Kidville Miami - The New Kid In Town
Supports the Ricky Martin Foundation for the well being of children around the globe during Grand Opening
MIAMI- July 8, 2011- Kidville, named 'best of' by New York Magazine and given a five
star “extraordinary” customer rating in The Lila Guide: New Parent Survival Guide,
opens its first Florida location at Dadeland Plaza, 9541 S. Dixie Hwy., Pinecrest, FL
33156.
Kidville Miami is the ultimate one-stop shop for South Florida families, offering
a wide range of developmental classes, birthday parties, a retail boutique featuring the
latest in children’s toys and fashion, an indoor playground and community events like
parenting seminars and seasonal celebrations. The diverse Kidville class offerings
include Little Maestros, Run Wiggle Paint & Giggle, My Big Messy Art Class, Big
Muscles for Little Babies, Toddlers in Tutus, Kidville Sports, Kidville University (Kidville’s
Pre-School Alternative Program), and Camp Kidville.
Kidville CEO Andy Stenzler says, “South Florida franchisees Maya and Sergio
Feldman boast an impressive combination of passion and expertise with Sergio’s vast
marketing and business development experience and Maya’s extensive knowledge of
early childhood development and practice as a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist,
as well as her work with the NYC Department of Education.”
Says Sergio Feldman, whose own little one Jordan will be among Kidville’s first
members, “We’ve been enamored with the Kidville concept and their team from the
beginning and, as South Florida residents, we are thrilled to bring the Kidville program
home and make a positive impact in the future of the children in our community. We are
eager to fill the enormous demand from the thousands of families in the area for high
quality offerings and programming for their children.”
Celebrities, community leaders, and residents of the area will attend the Silent
Auction event on July 8th, 2011 and receive a sneak peek of the Kidville experience
while contributing to a great cause. As part of the Grand Opening celebrations, Kidville
Pinecrest is supporting the world-renowned non-profit, Ricky Martin Foundation, by
donating a portion of all Summer ’11 class sales, as well as holding a Silent Auction
in the charity’s honor with 100% of proceeds going to this very giving cause. The
auction features generous contributions from sponsors like Romero Britto, Alex Toys,
L’Atelier Gourmet, Jonathan Brender Breach, the Newport Beachside Resort and Spa,
Jacqueline Ripstein, Karent Sierra Aesthetic Dentistry, Samy Guicherman, AiShaDa
Creative Creations by Jane, Mary Kay, Arkin Body Painting, Best Floral Elegance,
Atabey, one of a kind jewelery and Bollywood Fusion Fitness. The Grand Opening
celebrations will continue throughout the week with free activities and sample classes
for families.
“We, at Kidville Miami, are excited about joining forces with the Ricky Martin
Foundation in their efforts to advocate for the well being of children around the globe,
and as we put smiles on the faces of families in South Florida we are also sending
smiles to children in need,” added Sergio Feldman.
Kidville Miami-Pinecrest
305.668.2323
www.kidville.com/pinecrest
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m
Saturday & Sunday (open for Birthday Parties and Boutique): 9 a.m. – 5 p.m
About Kidville
Named 'Best of' by New York Magazine and given a five star "extraordinary" customer
rating in The Lila Guide: New Parent Survival Guide, Kidville operates large, upscale
facilities, catering to young children and their families. In addition to offering a wide
range of developmental classes for newborns through six year olds, including Little
Maestros, Run Wiggle Paint & Giggle, My Big Messy Art Class, Big Muscles for Little
Babies, Kidville Gymnasts, Kidville Sports, Camp Kidville and Kidville University
(Kidville's Pre-School Alternative Program), Kidville also features an indoor playspace,
birthday parties for children up to age nine, and at select locations, a retail Boutique and
the Kidville Salon. Silver Membership is free with enrollment in any Kidville class, while
upgrades to Gold, Platinum and Diamond levels are also available.
The Kidville concept started when Shari Misher Stenzler, co-founder of London Misher
Public Relations, found herself carrying her baby and stroller down a long flight of stairs
for her child's first music class. "There must be a better way," she thought and began
informally polling friends and fellow parents about their needs.
Fun and familiar geometric shapes are the design foundation for the Kidville interior
space. Used with vibrant colors, the design elements encourage exploration and
intuitively guide children throughout the space. This playful and cross-functional design
provides the perfect setting for everything from intimate classes to "Big Blow Out"
birthday parties.
Kidville Founders include Cosí co-founder Andy Stenzler, London Misher Public
Relations President, Shari Misher Stenzler, tennis stars Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf,
philanthropist Laurie Tisch, Emanuel and Liz Stern (HartzMountain Realty/Tribeca and
SOHO Grand Hotels), Richard Chapman and Gordon Hamm (GMC Parking Chain) and
Kidville President Rammy Harwood.
Additionally, Dr. Phillip Frost, Chairman of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
(Nasdaq: TEVA), is a strategic equity partner in Kidville.
Kidville Inc, also owns JW Tumbles. The combined entity operates locations across the
globe including New York, California, Texas and Dubai.
For more information please contact Aida Phillips 305.785.6039
aida@aidaphillipspr.com or Stephanie Ripstein 786.302.0230 skr@skripstein.com
About The Ricky Martin Foundation
We advocate for the well being of children around the globe in crucial areas such as
education, health and social justice. Our principal project People for Children condemns
child exploitation as a result of human trafficking and modern day slavery. Become an
advocate of children's rights and support our cause.
www.rickymartinfoundation.org
Contact Info:
Bibiana Ferraiuoli
Executive Director
rmf@rm-foundation.org
rickymartinfoundation.org
Twitter: RM_Foundation
Facebook:RickyMartinFoundation
This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) regarding our
expectations, beliefs or intentions regarding our business, financial condition, strategies
or prospects. Forward-looking statements are based on management's estimates,
assumptions and projections, and are subject to uncertainties, many of which are
beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in any
forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements speak only as to the date they
are made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
This press release is not a franchise offering. An offering can only be made by a
prospectus filed first with the Department of Law of the State of New York. Such filing
does not constitute approval by the Department of Law.
For more information about Kidville contact Stephanie Kon Ripstein skr@skripstein.com
