Six years ago, the staff at MetroFamily Magazine set out to design an annual contest to point local families to the most family-friendly businesses and services in Oklahoma City. The result was Family Favorites, our annual “best of” award campaign that relies completely on nominations and votes from our readers to determine the best family-friendly businesses in the Oklahoma City metro. Just receiving a nomination for a Family Favorite award is a great recognition and winning one means you’re really doing things right.
Below, find dozens of local businesses and organizations our readers voted to the top for 2020. These businesses, attractions, professionals and non-profits are the reason the Oklahoma City metro is a great place to raise a family. Congratulations!
Editor’s Note: For each category, the winner is listed at the top and finalists are listed in alphabetical order.
After-School Activities
Art Studios/Art Lessons
Unpluggits Paint & Play
Alisa Nelson Studio
Artsy Rose Academy
Dance Studios
Studio J School of Dance
ArtWorks Academy of Performing Arts
Velocity Dance Center
Gymnastics/Cheer Training Facilities
Metro Gymnastics
Oklahoma Gold Gymnastics
Twist & Shout Training Center
Martial Arts Studios
Christian Karate Academy
Dragon Kim’s Taekwondo & Fitness
Poos Taekwondo
Music Instruction
Canterbury Youth Voices
Musical Me in OKC
Red Dirt Music Academy
Sports Leagues for Kids
i9 Sports
SoccerCity of Oklahoma City
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
Swimming Lessons
Oklahoma Swim Academy
Goldfish Swim School – Edmond
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
Tutoring/Learning Assistance Centers
Urban League at Thelma Parks Elementary
Encouraging Words
Mathnasium
Camps
Day Camps, Arts
Artsy Rose Academy
ArtWorks Academy of Performing Arts
Musical Me in OKC
Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center
Day Camps, Multi-Activity
Summer on the Farm at Keystone Adventure School
Camp DaKaNi – Camp Fire Heart of Oklahoma, Inc.
KaleidEscape, St. Mary’s Episcopal
Day Camps, Sports
Metro Gymnastics
Nichols Hills United Methodist Church
SoccerCity of Oklahoma City
Sleep-Away Camps
Kanakuk
Falls Creek Baptist Conference Center
Girl Scouts – Western Oklahoma, Inc.
Child Care
Child Care Centers
The Goddard School-Western
Child Care Inc.
Spontaneity Kid Care
St. Luke’s Children’s Center
Mother’s/Children’s Day Out
The Goddard School-Western
First United Methodist Church Mother’s Day Out (Edmond)
Southern Hills Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Children’s Day Out
Community Support
Churches for Families & Children
Life.Church
Capitol Hill Baptist Church
New Covenant United Methodist Church
Districts
Plaza District
Bricktown
Midtown
Neighborhoods
Mesta Park
Brasswood
Quail Creek
Nonprofit Organizations that Serve Families and Children
Infant Crisis Services
Calm Waters
Sunbeam Family Services
Education
Charter Schools
Epic Charter Schools
Harding Charter Prep School
John Rex Charter School
Homeschools and Online Schools/Resource Organizations
Epic Charter Schools
Homeschool Oklahoma (formerly OCHEC)
Private Schools, Preschool
Keystone Adventure School and Farm
The Goddard School-Western
Heritage Hall
Private Schools, Elementary
Trinity School at Edgemere
Keystone Adventure School and Farm
Oklahoma Christian Academy
Private Schools, Secondary
Trinity School at Edgemere
Heritage Hall
Oklahoma Christian Academy
Public School Systems, Elementary
Edmond Public Schools
Deer Creek Public Schools
Piedmont Public Schools
Public School Systems, Secondary
Edmond Public Schools
Bethany Public Schools
Moore Public Schools
Piedmont Public Schools
Specialty Schools
Trinity School at Edgemere
Academy of Classical Christian Studies
Keystone Adventure School and Farm
Health & Fitness
Birthing Centers
Mercy Hospital
INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center
Lakeside Women’s Hospital
Chiropractors
Hackney Chiropractic
Radiant Life Chiropractic
Young Life Chiropractic
Dentists for Children/Family
Edmond Pediatric and Teen Dentistry
Dental Depot
Small World Pediatric Dentistry
Eye Care Providers
Innovative Eyecare, Vision Source
Dean McGee Eye Institute – Oklahoma Health Center
Dr. Raquel Strange, Sight to See Vision Associates
Family Counselors/Counseling Businesses
HALO Project
Christian Counseling, PLLC
Edmond Family Counseling
Family Fitness Centers
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
Life Time Fitness
Phamily Fun & Fitness
Hospitals
Mercy Hospital
INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center
The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical
Midwives
Spirited Birth Midwifery
Community Midwifery Services
OB/GYN
Dr. Misty Wayman
Dr. Michelle Brunnabend
Dr. Darren Goff
Orthodontists
Orthodontic Associates
Kierl Orthodontics
Orthodontic Arts
Pediatricians/Family Doctors
Dr. Michael D. Vincent
Dr. Carla Hardzog-Britt
Dr. Tammy Maschino
Urgent Care Clinics
Kids 1st Pediatric After Hours Clinic
Just Kids Pediatrics
Mercy Convenient Care
Local Shopping
Boutiques/Gifts/Book Stores
Full Circle Bookstore
Best of Books
Lush Fashion Lounge
The Museum Store at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Car Dealerships
Carter Chevrolet
Jim Norton Toyota of Oklahoma City
Seth Wadley Auto Group
Consignment/Resale
Once Upon A Child
Clothes Mentor
Just Between Friends Consignment Sale
Elective Non-Medical Ultrasound
The Nest OKC (Mobile 4D Ultrasound)
Anticipation Ultrasound Studio OKC
The Viewing Womb
Grocery Stores to Find Healthy Food
Sprouts Farms Market
Uptown Grocery Co.
Trader Joe’s
Toy Stores
Learning Tree Toys, Books
& Games
Green Bambino
Kidoodles Toy Zone (Copelin’s)
Baby Boutiques
Green Bambino
Cinnamon Bears
Thrive Mama Collective
Locally-owned Restaurants
Breakfast/Brunch
Neighborhood J.A.M.
Hatch
Jimmy’s Egg
Date Night Restaurants
Charleston’s Restaurant
Cheever’s Cafe
The Jones Assembly
Ethnic Food Restaurants
Ted’s Cafe Escondido
Abel’s Mexican Restaurant
Panang Thai Restaurant
Family-Friendly Restaurants, Casual Dining
The Garage
The Fixx
The Hall’s Pizza Kitchen
Places to Eat Sweet Treats
Pie Junkie
Braum’s Ice Cream & Burger Restaurant
Roxy’s Ice Cream Social
Restaurants for Pizza Night
Hideaway Pizza
Empire Slice House
The Hall’s Pizza Kitchen
Parties
Party Comes to You (Entertainment)
Pilar Designs Face Painting
Character Connection Co. (formerly
Project Princess)
Extreme Animals
Party Venues
Metro Gymnastics
Artsy Rose Academy
SoccerCity of Oklahoma City
Unpluggits Paint and Play
Places to Buy Party Food
Uptown Grocery Co.
Pie Junkie
Raspberries n’ Creme
Places/Events
Family Restrooms
OnCue
Okie Kids Playground
Von Maur
Free/Low-Cost Attractions for Family Fun
Myriad Botanical Gardens
Martin Park Nature Center
Scissortail Park
Indoor Fun/Amusement Venues
Science Museum Oklahoma
Breakaway Indoor Playground
Okie Kids Playground
National Cowboy & Western
Heritage Museum
Local Places to Take Out-of-Town Visitors
Oklahoma City Zoo
National Cowboy & Western
Heritage Museum
Riversport Adventures
Museums for Children/Families
Science Museum Oklahoma
Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of
Natural History
SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology
Outdoor Fun/Amusement Venues
Oklahoma City Zoo
Frontier City Theme Park
Riversport Adventures
Parks
Scissortail Park
Martin Park Nature Center
Mitch Park
Myriad Botanical Gardens
Places for Fun with Toddlers
Metro Gymnastics
Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum
Okie Kids Playground
Places for Teen/Tween Fun
Main Event Oklahoma City
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Places to Explore Nature in Oklahoma
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Martin Park Nature Center
Turner Falls
Places to Swim
Pelican Bay Aquatic Center, Edmond
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
Splash Pads
Myriad Botanical Gardens
Barnett Field Splash Pad
Little River Park
Service Providers
Animal Service Businesses (Grooming, Training, etc.)
405 Vet Animal Hospital
K9 University
Pawsh
Car Repair
Christian Brothers Automotive
Big O Tires
Metric Motors
Family/Child Photographers
Erin Guimaraes Photography LLC & Photo Booth Rental
Brandon Burton Photography
Robyn Waggoner Photography
Heat and Air Service Companies
Redus Heating & Air Conditioning
Air Comfort Solutions
Prudhom Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC
Home Inspectors
Dan Briscoe
Dan Bixler – Smart House Consultants, LLC
Sooner Home Inspections, LLC, John May
Places for Pampering Moms (Spa, etc.)
Bella Strada Salon & Spa Suites
Fourth House
Renaissance Salon & Day Spa
Realtors
David Sterling, Metro First Realty
at Lake Hefner
Brianna Ray, Elm Realty, LLC
Guhl Family Reality, LLC
Special Needs Therapy Services
Sensational Kids, Inc.
Special Care Inc.
The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital
Storm Shelter Installation
Ground Zero Shelters, Co.
Flatsafe Tornado Shelters
Storm Safe Shelters
Veterinarians
405 Vet Animal Hospital
Britton Road Veterinary Clinic
Edmond East Animal Hospital
