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Shopping
Boutique Beauty
Kid’s Shoes
Stride Rite
5333 Monroe St #21
419-843-6050 | www.striderite.com
Runner Up: Payless ShoeSource
Maternity
Destination Maternity
5001 Monroe St, Franklin Park Mall
419-475-2730 | www.destinationmaternity.com
Runner Up: Old Navy
Furnishing Nursery
Babies R Us
1360 S Holland Sylvania Rd, Holland
419-861-7015 | www.babiesrus.com
Runner Up: Lullaby Lane
Kid’s Clothing
Once upon a Child
5644 Monroe St, Sylvania
419-841-7500 | www.onceuponachild.com
Whether you’re looking for a reasonably-priced crib or you need to unload the clothes your child grew out of (again), Once Upon a Child is the place for you. Donate your gently used baby and kids’ clothes, shoes, toys, books, equipment, and furniture and receive cash on the spot. Once Upon a Child has a huge array of quality children’s clothes and gear, often priced up to 70% below retail value. While waiting for your goods to be processed, you can shop around the great selection – you may leave with more than you came in with.
Runner Up: Kids Klothesline
Baby Boutique
Lullaby Lane
3100 Main St #735, Maumee
419-878-0127 | www.lullabylane.com
Runner Up: Sweet Cheek’s
Organic Baby Boutique
Sweet Cheek’s
5577 Monroe St, Sylvania
419-517-0506 | www.puresweetcheeksbaby.com
Runner Up: Lullaby Lane
Mom Owned Business
Sweet Cheek’s
5577 Monroe St, Sylvania
419-517-0506 | www.puresweetcheeksbaby.com
Runner Up: Sylvania Playland
Food
Delicious Eats
Cupcake/Sweet Shop
Cake In a Cup
6801 W Central Ave
419-491-1104 | www.cakeinacup.com
Runner Up: Wixey Bakery
Family Friendly Restaurant
Ralphie’s Sports Eatery
3005 Navarre Ave, Oregon
419-693-2500 | www.ralphies.com
Runner Up: Frickers’
Kid Friendly Coffee Shop
Black Kite Coffee and Pies
2499 Collingwood Blvd
419-720-5820 | www.blackkitecoffee.com
Runner Up: Plate 21
Ice Cream Shop
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream and Yogurt
5655 Secor Rd; 5908 W Sylvania Ave
419-474-8861; 419-882-1118 | www.handelsicecream.com
Runner Up: Mr. Freeze
Frozen Yogurt Shop
Koala Berry
Regency Plaza, 6710 W Central Ave
419-725-5558 | www.koalaberry.com
Runner Up: Apricato
Place Where Kids Eat Free
Fricker’s Wings Sports Bar
19 N St Clair St #1
419-244-9464 | www.frickers.com
Runner Up: Ralphie’s Sports Eatery
Natural Food Store
Health Foods by Claudia
3904 Secor Rd
419-474-2400 | www.healthfoodsbyclaudia.com
Runner Up: Bassett’s Health Foods
Healthy Fast Food
Balance Pan-Asian Grill
5860 W Central Ave
419-578-7777 | www.balancegrill.com
Treat yourself to deliciously healthy pan-Asian cuisine at the trendy Balance Grille. Offering an array of fresh tacos, salads, curries, veggies, snacks, and bowls, Balance has options for everyone, including vegan and gluten-free diners. Enjoy a Bubbletea or their signature sauces while relaxing in the bright atmosphere. You can even order online with their new app! Open every day 11am-9pm.
Runner Up: Magic Wok
Spaces & Places
Favorite Places and Spaces
Winterfun
Imagination Station
1 Discovery Way
419-244-2674 | www.imaginationstationtoledo.org
Runner Up: Toledo Zoo Lights Before Christmas
Rainy Day Activity
Imagination Station
1 Discovery Way
419-244-2674 | www.imaginationstationtoledo.org
Runner Up: Sylvania Playland
Place to Read
Toledo-Lucas County Public Library
325 N Michigan St
419-259-5200 | www.toledolibrary.org
Runner Up: Sylvania Branch Library
Place to Worship
Cedar Creek Church
29129 Lime City Rd, Perrysburg
419-661-8661 | www.cedarcreek.tv
Runner Up: St. Joseph Catholic Church
Fair/Festival
Lucas County Fair
1406 Key St, Maumee
419-893-2127 | www.lucascountyfair.com
Runner Up: German American Festival
Picnic
Wildwood Preserve Metropark
5100 W Central Ave
419-270-7500 | www.metroparkstoledo.com
Runner Up: Side Cut Metropark
Volunteer
Toledo Area Humane Society
1920 Indian Wood Cir, Maumee
419-891-0705 | www.toledohumane.org
Runner Up: Cherry Street Mission
Day Trip Spot
Cedar Point
1 Cedar Point Dr, Sandusky
419-627-2350 | www.cedarpoint.com
Runner Up: Sauder Village
Animal Encounter
Toledo Zoo
2 Hippo Way
419-385-4040 | www.toledozoo.org
Runner Up: African Safari Wildlife Park
Tween Activity
Rave Motion Pictures
5001 Monroe St
419-472-2324 | www.ravemotionpictures.com
Runner Up: Ohio Skate
Bowling Alley
Forest View Lanes
2345 W Dean Rd, Temperance, MI
734-847-4915 | www.forestviewlanes.com
Runner Up: Timbers Bowling Lanes
Garden/Nature Center
Toledo Botanical Gardens
5403 Elmer Dr
419-536-5566 | www.toledogarden.org
Runner Up: 577 Foundation
Date Night
Mancy’s Bluewater Grille
461 W Dussel Dr, Maumee
419-724-2583 | www.mancys.com
Runner Up: Bar 145
Local Toy Store
Learning Express Toys
5577 Monroe St, Sylvania
419-885-3959 | www.learningexpress.com
Learning Express is more than just a toy store – it’s a family-centered, hands-on playtime experience. With a large variety of quality toys and games, the store frequently demos different products, providing opportunities to play and grow every time you visit. Learning Express offers free gift wrapping, complimentary personalization, and a Birthday Box gift registration, all to make your experience enjoyable and hassle-free. Come visit this “Neighborhood Toy Store” for professionalism, interaction, and fun. Runner Up: Toys R Us
Education
Watch Me Soar
Preschool
West Side Montessori
7115 W Bancroft St
419-866-1931 | www.montessoritoledo.org
Runner Up: St Joseph Sylvania School
Tutoring Center
Kumon
4024 N Holland Sylvania Rd #9
419-517-1712 | www.kumon.com/sylvania
Runner Up: The Tutor Doctor
Teacher and School
Amy Wagner @ WSMS
7115 W Bancroft St
419-866-1931 | www.montessoritoledo.org
Runner Up: Molly Kujawa @ WSMS
Elementary School
West Side Montessori
7115 W Bancroft St
419-866-1931 | www.montessoritoledo.org
Runner Up: Maumee Valley Country Day School
Middle School
Maumee Valley Country Day School
1715 S Reynolds Rd
419-381-1313 | www.mvcds.org
Runner Up: McCord Junior High School
After School Program
YMCA/JCC of Greater Toledo
2440 South Ave
419-382-3887 | www.ymcatoledo.org
Runner Up: Kids Unlimited
Special Needs
Capable Kids
3760 Wheatlands Rd, Sylvania
419-843-2962 | www.capablekidstoledo.com
Runner Up: Sunshine Communities
Day Care
Children’s Discovery Center
Seven locations serve their clients
Downtown location:
338 N. St. Clair St., Toledo
419-255-4890 | www.childrensdiscoverycenters.com
Runner Up: Educare Academy
Babysitting
Care.com
Runner Up: Kidz Watch
Parenting Class
WSM-Acorn to Oak: A Learning Playgroup
7115 W Bancroft St
419-866-1931 | www.montessoritoledo.org
Runner Up: Lullaby Lane University
Acting/Theater Class
Toledo Repertoire Theatre
16 10th St
419-243-9277 | www.toledorep.org
Runner Up: Children’s Theatre Workshop
Dance Class
Ballet Theatre of Toledo
1124 Corporate Dr, Holland
419-861-0895 | www.ballettheatreoftoledo.org
Runner Up: Positive Image Dance Studio
Charter School
Toledo School of the Arts/TSA
333 14th St #4
419-246-8732 | www.ts4arts.org
Creativity, dedication, and imagination make up the cornerstone of Toledo School for the Arts, offering a mixture of core academic classes and music, dance, theater, and visual arts courses for grades 6-12. Students who are looking for an artistic environment, peers who are serious about their artistic pursuits, and opportunities to work with professional artists to expand their horizons are the perfect fit for this Charter School. TSA recently won three awards, including being named an “Exemplary School” by the international Arts Schools Network.
Runner Up: Summit Academy
Kid’s Art Class
Toledo Museum of Art
2445 Monroe St
419-255-8000 | www.toledomuseum.org
Runner Up: For the Love of Art
Gymnastics Class
Sunrise Gymnastics
3640 N Holland Sylvania Rd
419-841-2902 | www.sunrisegymnastics.com
Runner Up: Perrysburg YMCA
Music Class
Ms. Heather @ Kindermusik
3307 N Holland Sylvania Rd
419-356-8026 | www.kindermusik.com
Runner Up: Music Together