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Parent Choice Awards

Each year, we ask our readers and online followers to weigh in on their favorite family-friendly spots — local businesses, attractions, family services and more — in the Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards. 

For our 10th annual contest, parents voiced their opinions during the nomination and voting period in spring. We had some new categories this year, too!

Some perennial favorites topped the ballots again this year, but they were joined by many new honorees. Here they are: the winners and runners-up in our 2025 Parent Choice Awards.

Click on a link below to go directly to that category; or scroll through all categories listed below and on subsequent pages:

Best town to raise a family
Best museum to visit with your family
Best live theater experience for kids
Best playground
Best park or place to explore nature
Best splash pad
Best family water adventure
Best place for family fitness
Best indoor play place
Best animal encounter
Best place for tween/teen adventure
Best sensory-friendly outing (special needs)
Best locally-owned place to get coffee/tea
Best library
Best thrift/consignment for children’s clothing
Best kid-friendly shopping destination
Best parents’ night out destination
Best Ohio weekend getaway
Best birthday party
entertainment
Best place to get a pizza
Best place to get ice cream
Best place kids eat free
Best locally-owned family-friendly restaurant		 Best local, independent store to buy toys, games & learning products
Best place for kids’ swim lessons
Best place for gymnastics
Best dance studio
Best Daycare/Preschool
Best place for ice skating
Best place for children to explore music
Best place for a parent and me activity/class
Best place for cheerleading 
Best place to have a birthday party
Best place for a kid’s haircut
Best kid-friendly dental practice
Best orthodontics practice
Best pediatrics practice
Best hospital in a child emergency
Best hospital to have a baby
Best pregnancy/postpartum care for moms and families
Best dermatology practice
Best Spa
Best orthodontics pratice
Best daycare/preschool
Best tutoring/learning enrichment service
Best Professional Sports Outing for the Family
Favorite Northeast Ohio Professional Athlete (currently active)
Best nonprofit that helps families and children

The Music Settlement Wins ‘Best Place for Children to Explore Music’ in 2024 Parent Choice Awards

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 7, 2024
The annual Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards seeks to gather the opinions of local parents on everything family-friendly in the region. Check out the winner and runners-up in the “Best Place for Children to Explore Music” category. ...
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World Elite Kids Wins ‘Best Place for Cheerleading’ in 2024 Parent Choice Awards

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 7, 2024

The annual Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards seeks to gather the opinions of local parents on everything family-friendly in the region. Our readers and online followers voted for their favorite

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Beck Center for Arts Wins ‘Best Place for a Parent and Me Activity/Class’ in 2024 Parent Choice Awards

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 7, 2024

The annual Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards seeks to gather the opinions of local parents on everything family-friendly in the region. Our readers and online followers voted for their favorite

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Lakewood Public Library Wins ‘Best Library’ in 2024 Parent Choice Awards

By Angela Gartner
June 7, 2024
The annual Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards seeks to gather the opinions of local parents on everything family-friendly in the region. Here is the winner and runners-up in the “Best Library” category. ...
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Goddard School Wins ‘Best Daycare/Childcare’ in 2024 Parent Choice Awards

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 7, 2024
The annual Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards seeks to gather the opinions of local parents on everything family-friendly in the region. Here is the winner and runners-up in the “Best Daycare/Childcare” category. ...
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Beck Center for Arts Wins ‘Best Dance Studio’ in 2025 Parent Choice Awards

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 7, 2024
The annual Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards seeks to gather the opinions of local parents on everything family-friendly in the region. Our readers and online followers voted for their favorite businesses, attractions, family services and more. Here are the winner and runners-up in the “Best Dance Studio" category. ...
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Last Call! Vote for your Favorites in the 2024 Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards!

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
April 24, 2024
Voting ends on Tuesday, April 30, so make sure to cast your final votes in the 2024 Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards. Plus, earn a chance to win tickets to a Cleveland Guardians game! ...
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Last Chance! Nominate Your Favorites in the 2024 Parent Choice Awards!

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
February 28, 2024
Help us find the best in Northeast Ohio when it comes to family fun — and be entered to win a fantastic local prize! Cast your ballot for your favorite businesses, attractions, family services and more in our annual awards contest. ...
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Winners and Runners-Up Announced in 2023 Parent Choice Awards!

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 14, 2023
The results are in! Each year, we ask our readers and online followers to weigh in on their favorite family-friendly spots — local businesses, attractions, family services and more — in the Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards. For our eighth annual contest, some perennial favorites topped the ballots once again — but they were joined by many new honorees. ...
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Cleveland Guardians Win ‘Best Family Sports Outing’ in 2023 Parent Choice Awards

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 11, 2023
The annual Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards seeks to gather the opinions of local parents on everything family-friendly in the region. Our readers and online followers voted for their favorite businesses, attractions, family services and more. Here are the winner and runners-up in the “best family sports outing” category. ...
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