2015 Family Favorites!

When we want to know where to go, what to do, and the best places to eat, we ask our readers, since nobody knows Toledo better. We ask every year: What’s your family’s favorite? The votes have been counted and the winners are in!

 


Food

Cupcakes/Bakery/Sweet Shop

7 Little Cupcakes
1021 Sandusky St., Perrysburg
419-252-0858 | www.7littlecupcakes.com
Runner Up: The Next Sweet Thing

Family-friendly restaurant

bd’s Mongolian Grill
5001 Monroe St.
419-724-2900 | www.gomongo.com
Runner Up: Chick Fil A

Ice cream shop

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt
5655 Secor Rd.
419-474-8861
5908 W. Sylvania Ave.
419-882-1118 | www.handelsicecream.com
Runner Up: Mr. Freeze

Frozen yogurt shop

Koala Berry
6710 W. Central Ave.
419-725-5558 | www.koalaberry.com
Runner Up: Lola’s

Kid-friendly coffee shop

Black Kite Coffee and Pies
2499 Collingwood Blvd.
419-720-5820 | www.facebook.com/BlackKiteCoffee
Runner Up: Plate 21

Healthy fast food

Balance Pan-Asian Grille
5860 W. Central Ave., Sylvania
419-578-7777
514 The Boulevard, Maumee
419-893-9999
26520 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg
www.balancegrille.com
Runner Up: Panera Bread

Local pizza place

Vito’s Pizza
Various locations
www.vitos.com
Runner Up: The Original Gino’s Pizza

Place where kids eat free

Ralphie’s Sports Eatery
Various locations
www.ralphies.com
Runner Up: The Original Pancake House


Education

Preschool

Maumee Valley Country Day School
1715 S. Reynolds Rd.
419-381-1313 | mvcds.org
Runner Up: West Side Montessori

Teacher and their school

Alex Mata at Maumee Valley Country Day School
1715 S Reynolds Rd.
419-381-1313 | www.mvcds.org
Runner Up: Katie Peters, at Whitmer High School

Elementary school

West Side Montessori
7115 W. Bancroft St.
419-866-1931
13587 Roachton Rd., Perrysburg
419-874-9385 | www.montessoritoledo.org
Runner Up: Maumee Valley Country Day School

Middle school

West Side Montessori
7115 W. Bancroft St.
419-866-1931
13587 Roachton Rd., Perrysburg
419-874-9385 | www.montessoritoledo.org
Runner Up: St. Joseph’s School

Charter school

Toledo School for the Arts
333 14th St.
419-246-8732
Runner Up: Wildwood Environmental Academy

After-school program

YMCA
Various locations
419-866-1931
www.ymcatoledo.org
Runner Up: West Side Montessori

Special needs service

Help Me Grow
246 North High St., Columbus
800-755-GROW | www.helpmegrow.ohio.gov
Runner Up: The Zepf Center

Music class

Sarah Bell at Kindermusik
6540 W. Central Ave.
440-452-9140 | misssaraahbellmusic.com
RUNNER UP: YMCA

Daycare

Little Sprouts
4014 Elmhurst Rd.
419-754-1057 | www.littlesproutsacademy.com
Runner Up: Children’s Discovery Center

Babysitting/nanny service

Kidz Watch
6801 W. Central Ave.
419-843-2997 | www.kidzwatch.net
Runner Up: Care.com

Parenting classes

Parent University by Toledo Public Schools and Partners in Education
1500 N. Superior St., Suite 306
419-242-2122 | www.partnerstoledo.org
Runner Up: Acorn to Oak at West Side Montessori

Dance class

Mini Motions Dance Center
2249 Tremainsville Rd.
419-472-0999 | www.minimotionsdance.com
Runner Up: Positive Image Dance Studio

Kids art class

The Toledo Museum of Art
2445 Monroe St.
419-255-8000 | www.toledomuseum.org
Runner Up: Paint Your Place by Jessica Mack

Gymnastics class

Sunrise Gymnastics Academy
3640 N. Holland Sylvania Rd.
419-841-2902 | www.sunrisegymnastics.com
Runner Up: Mini Motions Dance Center

Tutoring center

STARS ACT Prep Course
3950 Sunforest Ct., Suite 101
419-870-8384 | www.starsprep.net
Runner Up: Sylvan Learning, Inc.

Acting and theater classes

Children’s Theatre Workshop
2417 Collingwood Blvd.
419-244-5061 | www.Ctwtoledo.org
Runner Up: The Toledo Rep


Health

Pediatric practice

Franklin Park Pediatrics
2000 Regency Ct., Suite 103
419-475-5433 | www.franklinparkpediatrics.com
Runner Up: ProMedica Physicians Toledo Peds

Emergency care

ProMedica Toledo Children’s Hospital
2142 N. Cove Blvd.
419-291-5437 | www.Promedica.org
Runner Up: Flower Hospital

Place to give birth

ProMedica Toledo Hospital
2142 N. Cove Blvd.
419-291-4000 | www.promedica.org/toledo-hospital
Runner Up: Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center

OB/GYN

Dr. Ann Rhee, MD, of ProMedica Physicians
660 Beaver Creek Circle, Suite 200, Maumee
419-891-6273 | www.promedica.org/provider/ann-rhee-md-obstetrics
Runner Up: Dr. Sarah S. Puckett, DO, of ProMedica Flower Hospital

Midwife

Irma Cobian, CNM, of Mercy Associates in Women’s Health
4126 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd.
419-517-7600 | www.mercyweb.org/doctors_Irma_Cobian.aspx
Runner Up: Erica M. Krause, CNM, of Premier Women’s Health

Family doctor

Dr. Todd Forrest, DO
119 Clinton St., Maumee
419-893-8985
Runner Up: Dr. Donald Vogel, MD, of ProMedica Physicians

ENT doctor

Dr. Oliver H. Jenkins, MD and Dr. Christopher B. Perry, DO, of The Toledo Clinic ENT
419-724-8368 | www.toledoclinicent.com
Runner Up: Dr. Jay R. Jindal, MD, ENT, of ProMedica Physicians Ear, Nose and Throat

Optometrist

Dr. Nahrain M. Shasteen, OD, of Vision Associates
2865 N. Reynolds Rd. #170
419-578-2020 | www.visionassociates.net
Runner Up: Dr. Bob K. Rhee MD, of Pediatric Ophthalmology

Chiropractor

Fairwood Chiropractic & Physical Therapy
5215 Monroe St., #4
419-843-1515 | www.fairwoodchiropractic.com
Runner Up: Dr. Connie Smith, DC, of First Choice Chiro

Allergist

Dr. Ghassan S. Safadi, MD, of Allergy Clinic Ohio
7640 Sylvania Ave., Ste J, Sylvania
419-843-7780 | www.toledoallergy.com
Runner Up: Dr. John A. Winder, MD, of Dr. Winder & Associates

Doula

Erin Marten-Snyder
419-308-6977 | www.erinmartensnyder@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/emartensnyder
Runner Up: Amanda Baerwaldt, of Toledo Family Doulas

Ophthalmologist

Dr. Robert Rhee, MD, of Pediatric Ophthalmologist Consultants
2927 N. McCord Rd., Suite 100
419-517-5500 | www.pocllc.com
Runner Up: Dr. John A. Kruszewski, OD, of Pinnacle Eye Group

Veterinarian

Dr. Bob Esplin, SylvaniaVET
4801 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd., Sylvania
419-885-4421 | www.sylvaniavet.com
Runner Up: West Suburban Animal Hospital

Orthodontist

Drs. Simon, Haerian & Ludwig Orthodontics
6407 Monroe St., Sylvania
419-318-1756
7928 Secor Rd., Lambertville
734-206-2094
4359 Keystone Dr., Suite 200, Maumee
419-887-1247 | www.perfectbraces.com
Runner Up: DDr. Jeffrey A. Bunkers, DDS, of J Bunkers Orthodontics

Dentist

Dr. Jon Frankel, DDS, of Jon Frankel Dentistry
5012 Talmadge Rd.
419-474-9611
4359 Keystone Dr., Maumee
419-893-0221 | www.jonfrankeldentistry.com
Runner Up: Dr. Jennifer L. Zoll, DDS


Shopping

Mom owned business

Mini Motions
2249 Tremainsville Rd.
419-472–0999 | www.Minimotionsdance.com
Runner Up: Finn Photography

Kid’s clothing

Once Upon A Child
5644 Monroe St., Sylvania
419-841-7500
142 E. South Boundary, Perrysburg
419-874-3606 | www.onceuponachild.com
Runner Up: Kids Klothesline

Kid’s shoe shop

Stride Rite
5333 Monroe St., #21
419-843-6050 | www.striderite.com
Runner Up: Once Upon A Child

Maternity clothing store

Destination Maternity
5001 Monroe St.
419-475-2730 | www.destinationmaternity.com
Runner Up: Old Navy

Place for furnishing a nursery

Babies “R” Us
1360 S. Holland-Sylvania Rd., Holland
419-861-7015 | www.babiesrus.com
Runner Up: Hobby Lobby

Baby boutique shop

Lullaby Lane
4064 Technology Dr., Maumee
419-878-0127 | www.lullabylane.com
Runner Up: Kids Klothesline

Organic baby store

Lullaby Lane
4064 Technology Dr., Maumee
419-878-0127 | www.lullabylane.com
Runner Up: Pipsqueak Boutique (Fenton, MI)


Spaces & Places

Place to volunteer

Toledo Area Humane Society
827 Illinois Ave., Maumee
419-891-0705 | www.toledohumane.org
Runner Up: SeaGate Food Bank of Northwest Ohio

Place for winter fun

Imagination Station
1 Discovery Way
419-244-2674 | www.imaginationstationtoledo.org
Runner Up: Sylvania Playland

Rainy day activity

Imagination Station
1 Discovery Way
419-244-2674 | www.imainationstationtoledo.org
Runner Up: The Toledo Museum of Art

Place to read

Toledo Lucas County Public Library
325 N. Michigan St.
419-259-5200 | www.toledolibrary.org
Runner Up: Barnes & Noble

Place to worship

CedarCreek
Various locations
www.cedarcreek.tv
Runner Up: Sylvania United Church of Christ

Museum

The Toledo Museum of Art
2445 Monroe St.
419-255-8000 | www.Toledomuseum.org
Runner Up: Imagination Station

Fair/Festival

German American Festival
3624 Seaman St., Oregon
419-691-4116 | www.gafsociety.org
Runner Up: Old West End Festival

Place for a picnic

Wildwood Preserve Metropark
5100 W. Central Ave.
419-407-9700 | www.metroparkstoledo.com
Runner Up: Side Cut Metropark

Day trip spot

Toledo Zoo
2 Hippo Way
419-385-5721 | www.toledozoo.org
Runner Up: Sauder Village

Animal encounters

Toledo Zoo
2 Hippo Way
419-385-5721 | www.toledozoo.org
Runner Up: Toledo Area Humane Society

Tween activity

Sky Zone Trampoline Park
1600 Albon Rd., Holland
419-491-1194 | www.skyzone.com/toledo
Runner Up: Funagin’s

Bowling alley

Forest View Lanes
2345 Dean Rd., Temperance
734-847-4915 | www.forestviewlanes.com
Runner Up: Southwyck Lanes

Local toy store

Learning Express Toys
5577 Monroe St., Sylvania
419-885-3959
3100 Main St., Maumee
419-878-2446 | www.learningexpress.com
Runner Up: Lullaby Lane

Garden and nature center

Toledo Botanical Garden
5403 Elmer Dr.
419-536-5566 | www.toledogarden.org
Runner Up: The Butterfly House at Wheeler Farms

Date Night

El Camino Real
2500 W. Sylvania Ave.
419-472-0700 | www.elcaminorealtoledo.com
Runner Up: Bar Louie


Play

Place to go ice skating

Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter
7060 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania
419-885-1167 | www.sylvaniatamoshanter.com
Runner Up: Ottawa Park

Place to go roller skating

Ohio Skate
1370 Conant St., Maumee
419-893-4031
5735 Opportunity Dr.
419-476-2808 | www.ohioskate.com
Runner Up: Swanton Coliseum Roller Skating Center

Place to buy sports equipment

Dick’s Sporting Goods
5001 Monroe St.
419-474-0170
1407 Spring Meadow Dr., Holland
419-867-0810
851 West Alexis Rd.
419-269-2262 | www.dickssportinggoods.com
Runner Up: Play It Again Sports

Park or playground

Wildwood Preserve Metropark
5100 W. Central Ave.
419-407-9700 | www.metroparkstoledo.com
Runner Up: Pearson Metropark

Martial arts program

American Kenpo Karate with Mike Sherman
4730 W. Bancroft St., #18
419-344-1870 | www.toledokenpo.com
Runner Up: Ohio Martial Arts

Waterpark

Kalahari Resorts
7000 Kalahari Dr., Sandusky
419-433-7200 | www.kalahariresorts.com
Runner Up: Splash Bay Resort

Family-friendly gym

Sylvania YMCA/JCC
6465 W. Sylvania Ave.
419-885-4485 | www.ymcatoledo.org
Runner Up: Wildwood Athletic Club

Biking trail

Wildwood Preserve Metropark
5100 W. Central Ave.
419-407-9700 | www.metroparkstoledo.com
Runner Up: The University/Parks Trail

Swim lessons

YMCA
Various locations
www.ymcatoledo.org
Runner Up: University of Toledo

Baby swim lessons

YMCA
Various locations
www.ymcatoledo.org
Runner Up: University of Toledo

Sports camp

University of Toledo
2801 W. Bancroft St.
419-530-2888 | www.utoleldo.edu//healthsciences/clinics/nysp
Runner Up: St. John’s

Summer day camp

West Side Montessori
7115 W. Bancroft St.
419-866-1931
13587 Roachton Rd., Perrysburg
419-874-9385 | www.montessoritoledo.org
Runner Up: YMCA

Horseback lessons

Hunter’s Run
9241 Secor Rd., Temperance
734-856-2404 | www.huntersrunmhja.com
Runner Up: Stonehaven Farms

Indoor play space

Sky Zone Trampoline Park
1600 Albon Rd., Holland
419-491-1194 | www.skyzone.com/toledo
Runner Up: Funagin’s


Online

Local mom blogger

Carolyn Savage (inconceivablebook.com/blog/welcome-to-mama-on-the-fly-2)
www.inconceivablebook.com
Runner Up: Kat Tomasewski Momonthegoinholytoledo.com

Local Pinterest account

West Side Montessori
www.pinterest.com/wsmontessori
Runner Up: Kat Tomasewski,Momonthegoinholytoledo, pinterest.com/krazykat

Local Instagram account

The Next Sweet Thing
@thenextsweetthing
Runner Up: Finn Photography, @finnstyling

Local parent Facebook group

Toledo Thrifty Moms
www.facebook.com/groups/toledothriftymoms
Runner Up: Toledo Area BabyWearers (facebook.com/groups/694329100594113)


Party

Place to go ice skating

Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter
7060 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania
419-885-1167 | www.sylvaniatamoshanter.com
Runner Up: Ottawa Park

Place to go roller skating

Ohio Skate
1370 Conant St., Maumee
419-893-4031
5735 Opportunity Dr.
419-476-2808 | www.ohioskate.com
Runner Up: Swanton Coliseum Roller Skating Center

Place to buy sports equipment

Dick’s Sporting Goods
5001 Monroe St.
419-474-0170
1407 Spring Meadow Dr., Holland
419-867-0810
851 West Alexis Rd.
419-269-2262 | www.dickssportinggoods.com
Runner Up: Play It Again Sports

Park or playground

Wildwood Preserve Metropark
5100 W. Central Ave.
419-407-9700 | www.metroparkstoledo.com
Runner Up: Pearson Metropark

Martial arts program

American Kenpo Karate with Mike Sherman
4730 W. Bancroft St., #18
419-344-1870 | www.toledokenpo.com
Runner Up: Ohio Martial Arts

Waterpark

Kalahari Resorts
7000 Kalahari Dr., Sandusky
419-433-7200 | www.kalahariresorts.com
Runner Up: Splash Bay Resort

Family-friendly gym

Sylvania YMCA/JCC
6465 W. Sylvania Ave.
419-885-4485 | www.ymcatoledo.org
Runner Up: Wildwood Athletic Club

Biking trail

Wildwood Preserve Metropark
5100 W. Central Ave.
419-407-9700 | www.metroparkstoledo.com
Runner Up: The University/Parks Trail

Swim lessons

YMCA
Various locations
www.ymcatoledo.org
Runner Up: University of Toledo

Baby swim lessons

YMCA
Various locations
www.ymcatoledo.org
Runner Up: University of Toledo

Sports camp

University of Toledo
2801 W. Bancroft St.
419-530-2888 | www.utoleldo.edu//healthsciences/clinics/nysp
Runner Up: St. John’s

Summer day camp

West Side Montessori
7115 W. Bancroft St.
419-866-1931
13587 Roachton Rd., Perrysburg
419-874-9385 | www.montessoritoledo.org
Runner Up: YMCA

Horseback lessons

Hunter’s Run
9241 Secor Rd., Temperance
734-856-2404 | www.huntersrunmhja.com
Runner Up: Stonehaven Farms

Indoor play space

Sky Zone Trampoline Park
1600 Albon Rd., Holland
419-491-1194 | www.skyzone.com/toledo
Runner Up: Funagin’s

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