Several 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 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 2021. 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
Oklahoma Contemporary
Alisa Nelson Studio
Edmond Fine Arts Institute
Dance Studios
Studio J Performing Arts Center
Apex Dance Studio
Tippi Toes Dance
Velocity Dance Center
Gymnastics/Cheer Training Facilities
Metro Gymnastics
Dynamo Gymnastics
Oklahoma Gold Gymnastics
Twist & Shout Training
Martial Arts
Christian Karate and Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Integrity Martial Arts
Premier Martial Arts
Music Instruction
Lyric Theatre Thelma Gaylord Academy
ArtWorks Academy of Performing Arts
Canterbury Youth Voices
Sports Instruction
SoccerCity OKC
Arctic Edge Ice Arena, Learn to Skate Program
The Daily Shredd
Sports Leagues
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
i9 Sports
SoccerCity OKC
STEM Classes
Science Museum Oklahoma
Core of Knowledge Literacy and Learning Center
iCode Edmond
Swimming Lessons
Oklahoma Swim Academy
Goldfish Swim School, Edmond
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
Tutoring/Learning Centers
Mrs. Taylor’s Tutoring
Core of Knowledge Literacy and Learning Center
The Study Hub
Camps
Day Camps, Arts
Oklahoma Children’s Theatre
Camp Contemporary, Oklahoma Contemporary
Lyric Theatre Thelma Gaylord Academy
Day Camps, Multi-Activity
Oklahoma City Zoo
Camp DaKaNi, Camp Fire Heart of Oklahoma, Inc.
Science Museum Oklahoma
Day Camps, Sports
SoccerCity OKC
Cadence Equestrian Horse Camps
Shiloh Camp & Adventure Course
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
Sleep-Away Camps
YMCA Camp Classen
Camp DaKaNi, Camp Fire Heart of Oklahoma, Inc.
Camp Trivera, Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma
Specialty Camps
Hearts for Hearing
Camp CANOE, Camp Fire Heart of Oklahoma, Inc.
Core of Knowledge Literacy and Learning Center
Child Care
Child Care Centers
Little Leaf Playgarden
Special Care, Inc.
TLC Child Care Center South
Mother’s/Children’s Day Out
Quail Springs United Methodist Church Early Childhood Program
First Baptist Church of Midwest City Mother’s Day Out
New Covenant UMC Children’s Day Out
Community Support
Churches for Families & Children
Quail Springs United Methodist Church
Crossings Community Church
Life.Church
New Covenant UMC, Edmond
Online Church Experiences
Life.Church
Crossings Community Church
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
Districts
Plaza District
Bricktown
Midtown
Family Volunteering Opportunities
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
Restore OKC
Sisu Youth Services
Nonprofit Organizations that Serve Families/Children
Infant Crisis Services
Sunbeam Family Services
Thrive OKC
Education
Charter Schools
Harding Fine Arts Academy
ASTEC Charter Middle School/High School
John Rex Charter Elementary School
Private Schools, Preschool
The Academy of Classical Christian Studies
Little Leaf Playgarden
Special Care, Inc.
Private Schools, Elementary
Trinity School at Edgemere
The Academy of Classical Christian Studies
Casady School
Westminster School
Private Schools, Secondary
Trinity School at Edgemere
The Academy of Classical Christian Studies
Heritage Hall
Public School Systems, Elementary
Edmond Public Schools
Deer Creek Public Schools
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Public School Systems, Secondary
Edmond Public Schools
Deer Creek Public Schools
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Specialty Schools
Trinity School at Edgemere
The Academy of Classical Christian Studies
Classen SAS High School at Northeast
Employment
Places for Moms to Work
Hearts for Hearing
405 Vet Animal Hospital
Home Maid Better
Places for Teens to Work
Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy Stores
405 Vet Animal Hospital
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
Health & Fitness
Birthing Centers
Mercy Health
INTEGRIS Women’s Health Edmond
Lakeside Women’s Hospital
Boutique Fitness Businesses
180Physique
One Greatness Fitness
This Land Yoga
Chiropractors
Hackney Chiropractic
Doyle Chiropractic
Elledge Chiropractic & Acupuncture
Morgan Chiropractic Clinic
Dentists for Children/Family
Dr. Brent Moody, Pediatric Dental Specialists of Central Oklahoma
Dental Depot
Dr. Amanda Ward, Norman Pediatric Dentistry
Elective Non-Medical Ultrasounds
The Viewing Womb
Anticipation Ultrasound Studio OKC
Eye Care Providers
Dean McGee Eye Institute, Oklahoma Health Center
Children’s Eye Care
Kid’s Eye Site
Family Counselors/Counseling Businesses
Sunbeam Family Services
Calm Waters Center for Children & Families
Integrated Therapy Solutions of Oklahoma, LLC
Family Fitness Centers
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
Life Time
Mercy Fitness Center
Hospitals
Mercy Hospital
INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center
OU Children’s Hospital
Medical Spas/Estheticians
Mariposa Aesthetics & Laser Center
Highwater Aesthetics & Confidence Co.
Omni Lux Med Spa
OB/GYNs
Dr. Michelle Brunnabend, Aspen Women’s Center
Center for Women’s Health
Dr. Elisa Diana Sparkes, INTEGRIS Women’s Health Edmond
Orthodontists
Orthodontic Specialists of Oklahoma
Dental Depot
Heim Orthodontics
Pediatricians/Family Doctors, East
Dr. Noor Jihan Abdul-Haqq, Peace of Mind Pediatrics
Dr. Taylor Craft
Dr. Seana Dean
Pediatricians/Family Doctors, North
Edmond Pediatrics
Dr Timothy Fricker, Edmond Pediatrics
Dr. Mike Vincent, Northwest Pediatrics
Pediatricians/Family Doctors, South
Norman Pediatrics Associates
Dr. Misty Hsieh, Mercy Clinic Primary Care
Pediatricians/Family Doctors, West
Dr. Melanie Marshall, INTEGRIS Family Care Council Crossing
Dr. Darin K. Brannan, Bethany Children’s Health Center
Dr. Shawn Clinton Schlinke, Mercy Clinic Primary Care
Urgent Care Clinics
Just Kids Pediatrics
Edmond Urgent Care
Mercy Convenient Care
Local Shopping
Baby Boutiques
Green Bambino
Cinnamon Bears
Thrive Mama Collective
Book Stores
Full Circle Bookstore
Best of Books
Commonplace Books (Midtown & Edmond)
Car Dealerships
Bob Moore Subaru
City Auto Sales
Edmond Hyundai
Consignment/Resale Shops or Events
Once Upon a Child
Just Between Friends
Uptown Cheapskate
Farmers Markets
Edmond Farmers Market
Farmers Market at Scissortail Park
Paseo Farmers Market
Gift Boutiques
Plenty Mercantile
The Black Scintilla
Shop Contemporary at Oklahoma Contemporary
Healthy Grocery Stores
Trader Joe’s
Sprouts Farmers Market
Uptown Grocery
Toy Stores
Learning Tree Toys, Games & Books
Green Bambino
Kidoodles Toy Zone
Locally-owned Restaurants
Breakfast/Brunch
Neighborhood JAM
Cafe Kacoa
HunnyBunny Biscuit Co.
Coffee Shops
Stella Nova
Cafe Evoke
Not Your Average Joe
Cultural Experiences
Thai Thai Asian Bistro
The Big Easy
Juan del Fuego
Date Night Restaurants
Redrock Canyon Grill
Paseo Grill
Sushi Neko Robata and Sushi Bar
Family-Friendly/Casual Dining
Charleston’s Restaurant
Green Chile Kitchen
Musashi’s Japanese Steakhouse
Food Trucks
Taste of Soul Giant Egg Roll
Let’s Do Greek
Oak City Pizza Co.
Patio Dining
Redrock Canyon Grill
Barrios Fine Mexican Dishes
The Collective Kitchens and Cocktails
The Mont
Places to Eat Sweet Treats
Pie Junkie
Dolci Paradiso, Edmond
Katiebug’s
Pizza Night
Hideaway Pizza
Empire Slice House
The Hall’s Pizza Kitchen
Parties
Balloon Businesses
Balloon Masters
Marisa Made
OKC Balloon Bar
Party Entertainment
Blossoms Play Co.
Inflatable Adventures
Pilar Designs Face Painting
Party Planners
Unveiled Events & Design
Balandra Events
Chelsey Flint Events
Party Venues
Breakaway Indoor Playground
Science Museum Oklahoma
SoccerCity OKC
Unpluggits Paint & Play
Places to Buy Party Food/Supplies
The Salami Mami
9oh6 Baking Co.
Uptown Grocery Bakery
Yard Sign Companies
Simply Sign It OK
Card My Yard, Yukon and Edmond
Happy Yard Card
Places/Events
Animal Experiences
Oklahoma City Zoo
Chester’s Party Barn and Farm
Extreme Animals
Family Restrooms
On Cue
The Copley
Science Museum Oklahoma
Free/Low-Cost Attractions
Scissortail Park
Myriad Botanical Gardens
Oklahoma Contemporary
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
Indoor Fun/Amusement Venues
Science Museum Oklahoma
Incredible Pizza
Kidz Funtown
Museums for Children/Families
Science Museum Oklahoma
Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum
Oklahoma Contemporary
Parks
Scissortail Park
Martin Park Nature Center
Mitch Park, Edmond
Places to Take Out-of-Town Visitors
Scissortail Park
First Americans Museum
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
Places for a Family Picnic
Scissortail Park
Hafer Park, Edmond
Myriad Botanical Gardens
Places for Fun with Toddlers
Myriad Botanical Gardens
Breakaway Indoor Playground
We Rock The Spectrum
Places for Tween/Teen Fun
Factory Obscura
ShowBiz Cinemas Edmond
Wheeler District
Places to Explore Nature in Oklahoma
Martin Park Nature Center
Arcadia Lake
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Places to Swim
Pelican Bay Aquatic Center
The Station Aquatic Center
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
Splash Pads
Scissortail Park
Barnett Field Splash Pad, Edmond
Myriad Botanical Gardens
Service Providers
Animal Rescue Organizations
Oklahoma Humane Society Adoption Center
Pets & People Humane Society
Second Chance Animal Sanctuary
Animal Service Businesses
405 Vet Animal Hospital
K9 University
Puppy Paws Hotel & Spa
Veterinarians
405 Vet Animal Hospital
Edmond East Animal Hospital
Yukon Pet Care Clinic
Car Repair
Brotherhood Garage
Dwain’s Automotive
Jay’s Automotive Repair
Family/Child Photographers
Robyn Waggoner Photography
Laura Eckel Photography
Uniquely U Photography
Family Law Attorneys/Firms
Hopkins Law & Associates, Robyn Hopkins
Echols & Associates
Henry + Dow
Foster Care/Adoption Agencies
Sunbeam Family Services
Angels Foster Family Network
Deaconess Pregnancy & Adoption Services
Heat & Air Service Companies
Redus Heating & Air Conditioning
Airco Service
Martell Heating & Air LLC
House Cleaning & Organization
Home Maid Better
King’s Green Cleaning
Pixie Dust Cleaning Co.
SORT Organization Services
Insurance Agents/Agencies
Michell Dallal, State Farm Insurance
Kent Gering, State Farm Insurance
MTJT Agency
Outdoor Living Companies
Nelson Landscaping
Edmond Landscaping by T&S Lawn and Landscaping
Places for Pampering Moms
The Float Spa at Classen Curve
Purity Day Spa
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Realtors
David L. Sterling, Metro First Realty
Wendy Foreman, The Foreman Group
Ieasha Larkpor, Thunder Team Realty
Special Needs Therapy Services
Sensational Kids, Inc
Core of Knowledge Literacy and Learning Center
Encouraging Words
Storm Shelter Installation
Ground Zero Shelters, Co.
Biggs Storm Shelters
Flatsafe Tornado Shelters
