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 tot the top for 2019. 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 finalist are listed in alphabetical order.
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Art Studio/Art Lessons
Alisa Nelson Studio, Winner
Artsy Rose Academy
Oops, I Arted
Dance Studio
Studio J School of Dance, Winner
Dove Dance
Velocity Dance Center
Gymnastics/Cheer Training Facility
Metro Gymnastics, Winner
Cheer 4 Christ
Oklahoma Gold Gymnastics
Martial Arts Studio
Dragon Kim’s Taekwondo & Fitness, Winner
Christian Karate Academy
Music Instruction
Musical Me in OKC, Winner
School of Rock Edmond
Upstage Theatre & Performing Arts Studio
Sports League for Kids
i9 Sports, Winner
SoccerCity of Oklahoma City
YMCA OF GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY
Swim Lessons
Oklahoma Swim Academy, Winner
Aqua-Tots Swim Schools of Oklahoma
Goldfish Swim School
Tutoring/Learning Assistance Center
Kumon Math and Reading Centers, Winner
Encouraging Words
Mathnasium
CAMPS
Day Camps, Arts
Artsy Rose Academy, Winner
Focus on Photography Edmond
Heart Studios
Day Camps, Multi-Activity
Oklahoma City Zoo, Winner
Camp DaKaNi – Camp Fire Heart of Oklahoma
KaleidEscape at St. Mary’s Episcopal
Day Camps, Sports
YMCA OF GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY, Winner
Cottonwood Creek Ranch
SoccerCity of Oklahoma City
Sleep Away Camps
Kanakuk K-Kauai Family Kamp, Winner
Camp Classen (YMCA OF GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY)
Camp DaKaNi – Camp Fire Heart of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City Zoo
CHILD CARE
Child Care Center
Childcare Network, Winner
My Small Wonders Inc.
The Goddard School, Western
Mother’s/Children’s Day Out
The Bilingual Schoolhouse, Winner
First Presbyterian Church Early Childhood Program, Edmond
Spontaneity Kid Care
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Church for Families & Children
Life.Church, Winner
Crossings Community Church
Peoples Church
Neighborhood District
Midtown, Winner
Bricktown
Plaza District
Neighborhood
Mesta Park, Winner
Nichols Hills
Paseo Neighborhood
Nonprofit Organization that Serves Children and Families
Infant Crisis Services, Winner
Positive Tomorrows
YMCA OF GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY
EDUCATION
Charter School
John Rex Charter Elementary School, Winner
Epic Charter School
Harding Charter Preparatory High School
Online Schools and Homeschool Resource Organization/Business
Epic Charter School, Winner
Mardel Christian & Education
Homeschool Oklahoma (previously known as Oklahoma Christian Home Educators’ Consociation, OCHEC)
Private School, Preschool
Heritage Hall, Winner
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
The Goddard School, Western
Private School, Elementary
Heritage Hall, Winner
Keystone Adventure School and Farm
Oklahoma Christian School
Private School, Secondary
Heritage Hall, Winner
Casady School
Crossings Christian School
Public School System, Elementary
Edmond Public Schools, Winner
Deer Creek Public Schools
Piedmont Public Schools
Public School System, Secondary
Edmond Public Schools, Winner
Deer Creek Public Schools
Piedmont Public Schools
HEALTH & FITNESS
Best Birthing Center
Mercy Hospital, Oklahoma City, Winner
Lakeside Women’s Hospital
The Edmond Birthing Center
Chiropractor
Hackney Chiropractic, Winner
DeLong Family Chiropractic
Radiant Life Chiropractic
Dentist for Family/Children
Edmond Pediatric & Teen Dentistry, Winner
Dr. Bailey Coleman, DDS
Dental Depot
Eye Care Provider
Children’s Eye Care, PLLC, Winner
Rose Rock Ophthalmology, Dr. Nazir
Shields Family Eyecare Center
Family Counselor/Counseling Business
Nicole Mentzer, Winner
Family and Children’s Consultants
Family Fitness Center
True Grit Fitness, Winner
Life Time Athletic, Oklahoma City
YMCA OF GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY
Hospital
Mercy Hospital, Oklahoma City, Winner
INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center
OU Children’s Hospital
Midwife
Community Midwifery Services LLC, Winner
Taryn Goodwin
Dawn Karlin
OB/BYN
Michelle Brunnabend, DO, Winner
Darren Goff, MD
Karen Wilks, MD
Orthodontist
Orthodontic Associates, Winner
Kierl Orthodontics
Orthodontic Arts
Pediatrician/Family Doctor
Doug Riddle, MD, Winner
Audra Fox, MD – Fusion Family Medicine
Tammy R. Maschino – Village Center Pediatrics
Urgent Care Clinic
Kids 1st Pediatrics After Hours Clinic, Winner
Edmond Urgent Care
Mercy Convenient Care, Edmond
LOCAL SHOPPING
Baby Boutique
Green Bambino, Winner
Cinnamon Bears
Thrive Mama Collective
Boutique/Gift/Bookstore
Full Circle Bookstore, Winner
Best of Books
Commonplace Books & Kitchen
Car Dealership
Bob Howard, Winner (Tied)
Bob Moore, Winner (Tied)
CarMax
Consignment/Thrift Store
Clothes Mentor, Winner
Bad Granny’s Bazaar
The Attic
Elective Non-Medical Ultrasound
The Nest OKC, Winner
The Viewing Womb
Grocery Store to Find Healthy Food
Sprouts Farmers Market, Winner
Trader Joe’s
Uptown Grocery Co.
Toy Store
the learning tree toys, books & games, Winner
Forever Young Toy Shoppe
Lakeshore Learning Store
LOCALLY-OWNED RESTAURANTS
Breakfast/Brunch
Neighborhood JAM, Winner
Cafe Kacao
Jimmy’s Egg
Date Night Restaurant
Cheever’s Cafe, Winner
Charleston’s Restaurant
The Melting Pot
Ethnic Food Restaurant
Ted’s Cafe Escondido, Winner
Off the Hook Seafood and More
The Sushi Bar
Family-Friendly Restaurant, Casual Dining
Big Truck Tacos, Winner
Louie’s Bar & Grill
Sunnyside Diner
Place to Eat Sweet Treats
Pie Junkie, Winner
Braum’s Ice Cream & Burger Restaurant
Roxy’s Ice Cream Social
Restaurant for Pizza Night
Hideway Pizza, Winner
Blaze Pizza
Empire Slice House
PARTIES
Party Comes to You (Entertainment)
Project Princess, Winner
Extreme Animals
Forever After Parties
Party Venue
Metro Gymnastics, Winner
Okie Kids Playground
Unpluggits Paint & Play
Place to Buy Party Food
Eileen’s Colossal Cookies, Winner
Sam’s Club
Uptown Grocery Co.
PLACES
Family Restroom
OnCue, Winner
Okie Kids Playground
Science Museum Oklahoma
Free/Low Cost Attraction for Family Fun
Oklahoma City Zoo, Winner
Martin Park Nature Center
The Gathering Place (Tulsa)
Indoor Fun/Amusement Venue
Science Museum Oklahoma, Winner
Breakaway Indoor Playground
Main Event Entertainment
Local Place to Take Out of Town Visitors
Bricktown, Winner
Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
Oklahoma City Zoo
Museum for Children/Families
Science Museum Oklahoma, Winner
Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
Outdoor Fun/Amusement Venue
Oklahoma City Zoo, Winner
Andy Alligator’s Fun Park & Water Park
Frontier City
Park
The Gathering Place (Tulsa), Winner
E.C. Hafer Park
Mitch Park (tied)
Myriad Botanical Gardens (tied)
Place to Explore Nature in Oklahoma
Martin Park Nature Center, Winner
Myriad Botanical Gardens
Wichita Mountains
Places for Fun with Toddlers
Oklahoma City Zoo, Winner
Metro Gymnastics
HeyDay Entertainment
Place to Swim
Pelican Bay Aquatic Center, Winner
Goldfish Swim Schools-Edmond
White Water Bay
Splashpad
Myriad Botanical Gardens, Winner
Barnett Field Splash Pad
Piedmont Community Park
SERVICE PROVIDERS
Animal Service Businesses (Grooming, Training, etc.)
405 Vet Animal Hospital, Winner
K9 University Dog Training
The Pawparazzi Lounge
Car Repair
Jimmy’s Auto Service, Winner
Christian Brothers Automotive Edmond
Firestone Complete Auto Care
Family/Child Photographer
Robyn Waggoner Photography, Winner
Art & Soul Photography
Brandon Burton Photographer & Mentor
Handyperson Services
Paul Little Construction, Winner
Affordable Plumbing
Hive Helper
Home Inspector
Assurance Inspection Services, Winner
Call Us First Home Inspection LLC
Sooner Home Inspections LLC
Heat and Air Service Company
Prudham Heat & Air Conditioning LLC, Winner
Redus Heating & Air Conditioning
Shockley’s Heat & Air
Place for Pampering Moms (spa, etc.)
Bella Strada Salon & Spa Suites, Winner
Advanced Aesthetics
Thrive Mama Collective
Realtor
David L. Sterling, Realtor, Winner
Guhl Family Realty LLC
Sargeant Team Keller Williams Central Oklahoma
Special Needs Therapy Service
Sensational Kids, Inc., Winner
Encouraging Words
Therapy and Beyond
Storm Shelter Installation
Ground Zero Shelters, Co., Winner
FlatSafe Tornado Storm Shelters
Oklahoma Shelters
Veterinarian
Dr. Jarrod Roach, 405 Vet Animal Hospital, Winner
Danforth Animal Hospital
Edmond East Animal Hospital
