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Amy Rutherford’s elves have thankfully opened Pippin Toy Co. just in time. This fantastic new addition to the city is the answer to your holiday shopping prayers!
A sister store to Penny Post and Red Barn Mercantile, Pippin Toy Co. shares that special sauce that Amy’s known for. The store features a candy wall, a STEM section, a building block room, and arts and crafts. Sweet stuffies and nostalgic toys are sprinkled throughout — it seriously feels like Santa’s best work.
You can find the perfect gifts for a child’s head, hands, and heart!
The shop is located in the 1300 block of King Street and is open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
We’re so happy to see this addition to the city! Happy shopping and happy holidays!
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At Monarch Montessori School, we aim to provide an authentic Montessori learning experience. At our Alexandria location, we currently have 8 openings in our Primary classroom (ages 3-6), and 6 openings in our Toddler classroom. Additionally, there are 3 infant openings at this time.
Our first floor space is an open concept. Infants and toddlers share the same large classroom. Children ages 3-6 are in two classrooms on our second floor. Each classroom has one lead and assistant guide. We offer a year-round program, with intermittent breaks for Spring Break and Winter Break.
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