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ven before our children are born, we bare minimum to parents become the world’s most discerning really improve the customers. We know it takes a village to raise family experience. a human, and that village definitely includes We’ve tallied your Ea friendly haircut spot, a gentle doctor and a killer votes, read your (passionate!) cheese pizza (or 5,000). Enriching classes, easy meals, reviews, and checked out all the places you love best. wise dentists, coffee shops that serve great espresso and Because you, the parents of the Puget Sound region, tip-top kiddie toys — these are the things that get you do know best. excited. We’re all juggling in our own ways to make our We present here our 2015 Golden Teddy Award lives work and enjoy our families. Reliable help and winners and finalists. Find your favorites, discover satisfying communities are what support us! new secrets, share with your friends — because, That’s why ParentMap asks you every year for your besides being discerning consumers, you are also the most favorite resources, camps, classes, shops, grub, world’s best sharers when it comes to stuff you love! groups and professionals. We know that you know where For complete coverage of winners and finalists, go to the family dollar is best spent and service goes beyond parentmap.com/golden-teddy.
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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Pacific J Winner: Caspar Babypants Science From Beatles covers to eminently singable pop Center songs to original lullabies (most recently in his new album, Night Night), Caspar Babypants (babypantsmusic.com) creates some of the catchiest kids’ tunes around. Don’t miss one of his highly engaging, never overwhelming live concerts, where — if you’re lucky — he might compose a new song on the spot. Finalists: As a ParentMap reviewer noted this year, Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT, sct. org) is not just good for a kid’s theater. It is one of Seattle’s best theater companies. FACEBOOK / PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER SCT’s productions are consistently excellent, entertaining and thought-provoking for RAINY-DAY REFUGES any age. And its next season — with a range J Winner: Pacific Science Center of shows, from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to From a planetarium to dinosaurs to a butterfly Brooklyn Bridge — is a fantastic lineup. house and hands-on fun at the Tinker Tank, Magician Evan Reynolds started Evan’s Pacific Science Center (pacificsciencecenter. Family Variety Show as a way to showcase org) could keep kids happily exploring for days a variety of magic and circus arts — from — and this is before you get to the outdoor magicians and jugglers to Hula-Hoopers — water wheel and high-rail bicycle (open during in a family-friendly format. Check evan.org/ the summer). This summer, don’t miss a shows/variety for the date of the next show; jaw-dropping show at the recently upgraded they are often free, and each one is different. Boeing IMAX theater, or “Grossology (The Want a birthday-party performer who Impolite Science of the Human Body),” a ACTIVITIES can literally pull a rabbit out of a hat? hands-on exhibit that answers questions about Xakary the Magician (xakary.com) is your boogers, burps and other bodily functions at FOR KIDS magician. Parents rave about his talent, his the intersection of “Ick!” and “Cool!” humor and his ability to absolutely captivate a Being a parent isn’t a glorious job, but at Finalists roomful of kids. least — here in the Northwest — we can Lynnwood’s PlayHappy Café (playhappy cafe.com, formerly known as PlayDate wipe noses and dry tears against a Café) is a home away from home for many spectacular backdrop. On a given day, Puget Sound parents, boasting a bright, we can head to a park to watch trains, go toy-packed, 2,000-square-foot play space for beachcombing and take a run down a salmon kids ages newborn–6 years old, an excellent café for parents (Caffe Ladro drinks, salads, slide; hike to an amazing waterfall; or smoothies, sandwiches) and programs take a ferry ride with views and ranging from dance classes to a preschool. room to explore. Located in a sizzling spot near all the fun of South Lake Union, PlayDate SEA Half the fun of taking (playdatesea.com) is an 8,000-foot, the kids to a new park or Atlantis-themed playscape with adventure is sharing it with slides, climbing towers, tunnels, a others. So thank you, readers, for sharing ball-cannon area and a grown-up- friendly café area. Tip: On the last your top picks and new favorites Caspar Babypants Wednesday of the month admission is free
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WiggleWorks Kids (wiggleworkskids.com), Incomparable foliage in the fall, a fragrant with locations that include a recently expanded Discovery Park winter garden from November to March, space at Crossroads in Bellevue and in Puyallup, blossoms galore in the spring: The 230-acre is a spotless, moving, highly engaging playscape Washington Park Arboretum (depts. where wee ones (kids less than 48 inches tall) can washington.edu/uwbg/gardens/wpa.shtml) is swing on giant balls, chase balloons, run, hop a wonderful destination any time of the year. and wiggle away. Kids love the wetland trails, hidden ponds and bridges and the nature programs (check out the URBAN NATURE Fiddleheads Forest preschool). EXPERIENCES J Winner: Discovery Park BIRTHDAY VENUES Winner: Pump It Up Wild Discovery Park (seattle.gov/parks/ Wander the creekside trails (look for spawning J From a themed party where your kiddo can environment/discovery.htm), a former military salmon in the fall), study tidal life and climb logs become a pirate or superhero to a brilliant base that is the largest park in Seattle, has it all. on the spectacular rocky beach, and wear ’em out glow-in-the-dark fest, Pump It Up — with From the 2.8-mile trail loop through forests, at the playground with a view (best known for its locations in Kirkland, Lynnwood and Bothell meadows and along bluffs with breathtaking salmon slide). — knows how to deliver the parties kids love views to driftwood-tossed beaches and even a On the shores of Lake Washington, Saint lighthouse, the range of nature experiences in (pumpitupparty.com). Bonus: Parties are always Edward State Park (parks.wa.gov/577/Saint- Seattle’s largest park is astounding. private; it’s just your guests in both the play area Edward) is another can’t-miss favorite, with miles and the party room. Finalists of trails, lake swimming and a famous castle- Follow the winding road down to Carkeek themed playground surrounded by forest (on a Finalists Park (seattle.gov/parks/environment/carkeek. hot day, it’s paradise). Keep an eye out for bald Located in the space on Queen Anne that htm) and you’ve thoroughly escaped the city. eagles and otters. formerly housed Twirl Cafe, Umbrella Tree VILLA ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE November 14, 9am
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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT WATER PLAYPARKS BIRTHDAY VENUES J Winner: Caspar Babypants + POOLS J Winner: Pump It Up FINALISTS: J Winner: Lynnwood FINALISTS: Seattle Children’s Theatre Recreation Center Umbrella Tree Xakary the Magician FINALISTS: Moonie Icy Tunes Argosy Christmas Ship Festival Evan’s Family Variety Show Great Wolf Lodge The Little Gym The Lights of Christmas at Warm StoryBook Theater Crossroads Park WiggleWorks Kids Beach PlayHappy Café Northwest Puppet Center Mountlake Terrace Recreation TOURIST IN YOUR OWN TOWN Pavilion GEEK FUN KID/FAMILY J Winner: Pike Place Market J Winner: Pacific Science Snohomish Aquatic Center VOLUNTEERING FINALISTS: Center Rainier Beach Community OPPORTUNITIES Woodland Park Zoo Washington State Ferries FINALISTS: Center pool J Winner: Community Ride the Ducks Geocaching food banks FARM FUN Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Hands On Children’s Museum FINALISTS: J Winner: Remlinger Farms Locks Burke Museum Picking up litter at community FINALISTS: Seattle Aquarium Comicon parks The Farm at Swan’s Trail Girl Scouts of Western EMP Museum SHAKE THINGS UP Oxbow Farm Washington Bob’s Corn and Pumpkin Farm J Winner: Pike Place Market RAINY-DAY REFUGES Hopelink FINALISTS: Carpinito Brothers J Winner: Pacific Science Food Lifeline Great Wolf Lodge Mountainview Blueberry Farm Center KidsQuest Children’s Museum Remlinger Farms FINALISTS: URBAN NATURE Wild Waves Theme Park PlayHappy Café CLASSIC HOLIDAY EVENTS EXPERIENCES Winner: Bellevue Square’s iFly Seattle PlayDate SEA J J Winner: Discovery Park Snowflake Lane WiggleWorks Kids SPLURGE FINALISTS: FINALISTS: KidsQuest Children’s Museum J Winner: Great Wolf Lodge Carkeek Park Garden d’Lights at Bellevue Hands On Children’s Museum FINALISTS: Saint Edward State Park Botanical Garden Movies Washington Park Arboretum ZooLights at Point Defiance Zoo Pacific Science Center Kelsey Creek Farm & Aquarium Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle’s See the full write-up at Mercer Slough Nature Park Gingerbread Village at Sheraton Restaurant parentmap.com/golden-teddy Seward Park Seattle Hotel Bellevue Square parentmap.com/golden-teddy ParentMap Family Directory 2015 • 9 A stellar education is a given. We are developing 1020 First St , Snohomish character and NaturalClothingCompany.com preparing students to be a transforming influence in the world.
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continued from page 9 flashlight maze, duck and pig races, Victor Steinbrueck Park — but also and a locally famous Washington take time to find your own market JOIN PRO FOR state–shaped corn maze. discoveries. Stop by Carnation’s lovely Finalists Oxbow Farm and Education SUMMER With award-winning exhibits Center (oxbow.org/farm-events) designed to mimic natural animal FUN! on one of its Family Farm Days to habitats, Woodland Park Zoo (zoo. CAMPS & CLASSES picnic in the meadows, frolic in the org) is one of the top zoos in the FOR EVERYONE Living Playground and learn about country, with a mission dedicated to AGES 3-14 sustainable farming and conservation. education and conservation. Don’t Oxbow also offers wonderful farm miss the tigers and sloth bears in the camps and a pumpkin patch with new Banyan Wilds exhibit, quirkier heirloom varieties. species such as Komodo dragons Bob’s Corn and Pumpkin Farm and warthogs, and the pigs and in Snohomish (bobscorn.com) is chickens at the Family Farm. SUMMER CAMPS another fall favorite for readers. Pick Washington State Ferries a squash from the large U-pick field, (wsdot.wa.gov/ferries) is the classic ALL SPORT • BASKETBALL • DANCE get lost in the 10-acre corn maze cheap thrill for tourists and locals and reserve a fire pit for an evening JUNIOR LIFEGUARD • LEADERSHIP alike, with views, fresh air, wildlife gathering (birthday party alert!). sightings and room to spread out. JUNIOR SPORT & INFLATABLE Take the ferry to Bremerton to SAFE SITTERS • SOCCER • TENNIS TOURIST IN YOUR splash in the volcano fountains; OWN TOWN to Bainbridge for museums and IMAGINATION VACATION • SQUASH J Winner: Pike Place foodie fun; or to Kingston for beach FLAG FOOTBALL • QUEST STEM CAMP Market time and ice cream. Or buy some From the fish throwers, buskers and popcorn and Ivar’s clam chowder Hmong flower sellers in the open- and settle in for the ride. air market to the kitschy magic and Quack, quack! No need to wait Call (425) 885-5566 comic shops that burrow beneath, for visitors to indulge in Ride or visit proclub.com Pike Place the Ducks ridetheducksofseattle. the 108-year-old ( 4455 148th Ave NE Market (pikeplacemarket.org) com), a series of land-and-water Bellevue WA always offers something new. Enjoy tours in Seattle that are informative the traditional highlights — visit the and hilarious. Expect a guide who gum wall, watch cheese being made narrates with jokes, music and at Beecher’s and picnic at view-rich funky dancing. J NOW ENROLLING!
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Girls Rock Math GIRLS ROCK MATH CAMPS + CLASSES We in the Northwest love to keep our kids’ calendars full with camps, classes and lessons. THEATER CAMPS And why wouldn’t we, when we have so many amazing choices? Free time is important, AND PROGRAMS yes. And we want to make sure our children have the chance to explore and discover their J Winner: Seattle Children’s passion. Will it be music, sports, science, dance, drama, the outdoors or something else? Theatre A recent ParentMap review described Seattle Think of all the fun and learning to be had as they find out. Children’s Theatre’s (SCT, sct.org) Robin Hood STEM CAMPS the science behind solving crimes. A wide array as possibly “the best play you’ll see this year — of camps welcomes kids from pre-K through with or without your kids.” It makes sense that J Winner: Girls Rock Math one of our area’s premier theater companies also high school and meets in six Seattle and Eastside Your votes crowned Girls Rock Math offers high-quality theater education for kids, as locations. (girlsrockmathematics.com) the queen among our you well know. One voter raved about the faculty It’s little wonder our resident research region’s many STEM camp opportunities. Parents and called the theater “our city treasure.” SCT’s university would garner your votes for its appreciate that Girls Rock Math’s unique camps summer and school-break camps, classes and STEM programs for kids in grades 1–12. The and workshops make math real — and really workshops serve kids in pre-K to grade 12. Some University of Washington’s Summer Youth fun — for girls. Campers in grades 1–6 build camps follow themes, such as “Drama Quest — Programs (summer-camp.uw.edu) offer popular COD3 BR3AK3RS,” “Treasure Trunk Theatre” confidence and friendships while using math two-week camps and short courses on topics to and “Acting for the Camera”; other camps together with the arts to dig in to crafts, painting, suit the interests of just about every kid, from rehearse a specific show. Programs are offered at gardening, fashion and more. Fun-sounding robotics, game design and programming to SCT’s Seattle Center location and other locations camp themes include “Crafty Math,” “Math- puppet making, architecture and green energy. in the greater Seattle area. >> magical Garden” and “Bead-dazzling Math.” You enthusiastically support Girl Scouts Girls Rock Math offers its weeklong day camps of Western Washington’s (girlscoutsww.org) Seattle Children’s in eight Seattle-area and Eastside locations. opportunities to get girls outside in nature at Theatre Finalists its three area camps: Camps Robbinswold, The venerablePacific Science Center St. Albans and River Ranch welcome girls for (pacificsciencecenter.org) earned scores of your exploration in marine environments, including votes for its STEM camps focusing on marine canoeing, sailing and low-tide study; in animal science, cooking, medicine, robotics and much science, with horse and llama pack trips; and more. Campers study the center’s resident other camps. No prior Girl Scouts experience critters, connect chemistry and cooking, or learn required. SEATTLE CHILDREN’S THEATRE parentmap.com/golden-teddy ParentMap Family Directory 2015 • 13 10%YOUR FIRST MONTH OFF OF TUITION
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continued from page 13 Finalists affordable programs. “Super-nice teachers” offer Tacoma Musical Playhouse instruction and practice in swimming, martial (TMP, tmp.org) aims to offer arts, flag football, soccer, gymnastics, basketball, volleyball and other activities. kids an enriching experience in Among team sports for Northwest kids, musical-theater arts through its soccer is king. You are loving Arena Sports’ education programs, and your (arenasports.net) Lil’ Kickers soccer program, votes confirm it’s doing a great job. which introduces children as young as 18 months You appreciate TMP’s emphasis on to the world’s most popular game. Arena Sports teamwork as summer and school- also offers active “School’s Out” camps, youth (and break campers rehearse and adult) soccer instruction and leagues, and recently added swimming to its offerings. Arena Sports has perform a full show. Upcoming Pro Sports Club locations in Seattle, Redmond and Issaquah. camps include 101 Dalmatians PRO SPORTS CLUB The Little Gym thelittlegym.com for younger campers and Rent for ( ) knows kids rarely stop moving their bodies. You are high-school ages. Workshops and after-school ATHLETICS CAMPS enthusiastic about its ability to focus this energy programs teach acting, singing and dance, and AND PROGRAMS Winner: Pro Sports Club into developing sports skills, coordination and serve kids ages 4–18. J having fun. The Little Gym’s dozen Puget Sound– Bellevue’s Pro Sports Club (proclub.com) You love Wedgwood Drama Studio’s area locations make it super convenient and fun garnered heaps of votes for its first-rate youth (wedgwooddrama.com) Theater in the Park for your kiddos to explore gymnastics, sports sports programs. The club’s amenities extend summer camps, which combine fun theater skills, karate and dance. beyond those of a typical gym, and you appreciate exploration with playing outside. Outdoor this convenience. Many Pro Sports Club youth DANCE CAMPS camps in northeast Seattle serve kids in sports instructors are coaches or former elite preschool–grade 5, and Wedgwood also runs AND CLASSES athletes, and you’re thrilled with the skills they’re Winner: Creative Dance Center after-school programs at local elementary teaching your kids. The club’s programs offer J You voted in droves for North Seattle’s Creative schools, community classes and a Summer Lab instruction in popular team sports such as soccer Dance Center (creativedance.org), continuing for grades 6–12. One voter commended the and basketball, as well as aquatics, squash, tennis studio’s focus on “play, movement, creativity and and racquetball. Summer camps expand kids’ authentic expression.” specific skills in ball handling and shooting in basketball, and offer exposure to variety of other Village Theatre’s KidStage (villagetheatre. active pursuits, including kickball, dodgeball, floor org) earned your votes for its diverse array of hockey, laser tag, inflatables and iDance. education programs, taking place in Issaquah Finalists and Everett. Summer camps tap into the Kids have been playing sports at their local YMCAs popularity of movie and book characters, with for generations, and, according to your votes, the camp themes around Frozen, Curious George, tradition continues today. With YMCA branches Star Wars and Junie B. Jones. KidStage also offers all over King (seattleymca.org), Pierce and Kitsap Creative ongoing full production opportunities for youth (ymcapkc.org) and Snohomish (ymca-snoco.org) Dance Center
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SWIMMING CAMPS THEATER CAMPS MUSIC CAMPS + CLASSES + PROGRAMS OR PROGRAMS J Winner: Pro Sports Club J Winner: Seattle J Winner: Sunshine FINALISTS: Children’s Theatre Music Together Area YMCAs FINALISTS: FINALISTS: CAMPS + CLASSES FOR Mountlake Terrace Recreation Tacoma Musical Kindermusik TWEENS + TEENS Pavilion Playhouse Music Center of the Northwest Safe N Sound Swimming Wedgwood Drama Studio Baby Jam J Winner: Camp Sealth FINALISTS: Waterbabies Aquatic Program Village Theatre’s KidStage Illumination Learning Studio Tacoma Musical Playhouse Samena Swim & Recreation Studio East: Training for Music Together Pacific Science Center Club the Performing Arts Girl Scouts Camp River Ranch Rainier Beach Pool Seattle’s Littlest Performers OVERNIGHT CAMPS J Winner: Camp Sealth Wilderness Awareness CAMPS FOR KIDS ATHLETICS CAMPS FINALISTS: School WITH SPECIAL NEEDS + PROGRAMS (soccer, Girl Scouts Camp River Ranch Area YMCA programs Winner: Camp Sealth football, basketball, sailing, YMCA overnight camps J AFTER-SCHOOL + gymnastics, martial arts, etc.) Wilderness Awareness School FINALISTS: LEARNING-ENRICHMENT Winner: Pro Sports Club Girl Scouts Camp Robbinswold Camp Korey J OPPORTUNITIES Little Bit Therapeutic FINALISTS: Black Lake Bible Camp Winner: Russian School Riding Center Area YMCAs J of Mathematics Area YMCA camps Arena Sports NATURE/ FINALISTS: KidsQuest Children’s The Little Gym ENVIRONMENTAL CAMPS Sponge Museum Seattle Gymnastics J Winner: Wilderness Area YMCAs The School of Acrobatics Academy Awareness School Area Boys and Girls Clubs and New Circus Arts (SANCA) Seattle Sounders FINALISTS: Wilderness Awareness FC camps Camp Sealth DANCE CAMPS Oxbow Organic Farm and School + CLASSES INFANT OR TODDLER Education Center Jumpin’ J’s CLASSES Girl Scouts Camp River Ranch J Winner: Creative Dance UNIQUE CAMPS Center Winner: The Little Gym Mercer Slough Environmental J Winner: The School of FINALISTS: FINALISTS: Education Center J Acrobatics and New Circus The Little Gym Sunshine Music Together Discovery Park Nature Day Arts (SANCA) Emerald Ballet Academy Gymboree Camp FINALISTS: American Dance Institute Woodinville Toddler Group Wilderness Awareness A Honu World of Hula Baby Jam School All That Dance A Honu World of Hula Sponge STEM CAMPS ART CAMPS, CLASSES Hands On Children’s Museum (Science, Technology, + PROGRAMS Steve and Kate’s Camp Engineering and Math camps) (from drawing and painting The Little Gym J Winner: Girls Rock Math to ceramics and more) FAMILY CAMPS Winner: Arts Aloft FINALISTS: J J Winner: Camp Sealth Pacific Science Center FINALISTS: FINALISTS: Roaring Mouse Creative University of Washington YMCA Camp Orkila Arts Studio Summer Youth Programs North Cascades Environmental KidsQuest Children’s Girl Scouts of Western Learning Center Museum Washington YMCA Camp Seymour Hands On Children’s Museum of Flight Girl Scouts Camp Robbinswold Museum KidsQuest Children’s YMCA Camp Colman Museum Thrive Art School Kirkland Arts Center See the full write-up at Coyote Central parentmap.com/golden-teddy
16 • ParentMap Family Directory 2015 parentmap.com/golden-teddy the studio’s multiyear reign at Greenwood’s American Dance the top of this category. Creative Institute (americandanceinstitute. Dance Center’s classes connect com) earned a slew of your votes, dance, movement and creativity and voters praised the teachers with brain development, and this as “enthusiastic,” “incredible” and approach, including its signature “fantastic!” These fine instructors Brain Dance, have made an impact give classes to children and adults on you. Parents like the inclusive in a variety of dance genres, environment and specifically praise including ballet, tap, contemporary, the studio’s instructors, calling hip-hop, hula and others. Voters them “fabulous” and “amazing.” also appreciate the studio’s One voter raved that it is a “truly environment, describing it as warm phenomenal program for all and welcoming. children that focuses on brain development and the whole child.” MUSIC CAMPS Creative Dance Center offers classes and camps in movement, OR PROGRAMS ballet, modern, yoga and more, for J Winner: Sunshine parents and tots, young children, Music Together teens and adults. A multiyear Golden Teddy winner, Finalists Sunshine Music Together (sunshinemusictogether.com) is still Our area’s many outlets of The your favorite among local music Little Gym (thelittlegym.com) offer dance classes for ages 3–12, classes. Mixed-age parent-and- and you love what they do for your tot classes develop natural music kids. Its classes aim to harness and appreciation in kids, and you like refine kids’ natural inclination that the program integrates singing, toward movement, teaching them instruments, movement and fun. coordination, self-confidence and Lots of you like the catchy songs, flexibility in very fun classes such and you appreciate the engaged, as Jazzy Bugs, Giggle Toes and Hip dedicated instructors. “Teachers Hoppers. are lively, inspired and want to give Your votes indicate you think the gift of music,” said one pleased highly of the Russian-influenced voter, and another liked that the dance instruction at Emerald classes helped music become a Ballet Academy (emeraldballet. part of their family’s daily routine. org) in Bellevue. The school, Sunshine Music Together offers June 15 – Learning & Enrichment connected with Emerald Ballet regular classes in multiple locations, Outdoor Education Theatre, focuses on classical ballet, including Seattle, Lynnwood and August 21 but also teaches other genres of Redmond. >> Performing Arts dance, including 3 – 14 years old character, modern and Fine Arts hip-hop. The school Sports welcomes boys and students with special Day Camps needs, and offers levels
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Finalists Finalists Wilderness Awareness School The internationalKindermusik Camp Fire’s Camp Sealth (kindermusik.com) curriculum (campsealth.org) has produced promotes children’s brain development almost 100 years of happy campers through music instruction, and your and it’s still going strong. Located votes indicate your endorsement on Vashon Island, Camp Sealth of this approach. Kindermusik’s offers day and overnight camps method encourages literacy, social with all the classic camp activities development, motor skills and more. kids love — arts and crafts, One voter likes that classes “really horseback riding, swimming, engage little ones and are fun for campfires and sports — plus parents, too.” Licensed instructors in the opportunity to build new the greater Seattle area offer classes for friendships, strong character and life skills. You appreciate that Camp parents and babies, tots, family classes Sealth meets kids where they are, and more. WILDERNESS AWARENESS SCHOOL offering an inclusive environment Music Center of the Northwest for all campers ages 6–17. (mcnw.org) wants everyone to engage NATURE/ Oxbow Organic Farm and Education in music, and you love the way its many ENVIRONMENTAL Center (oxbow.org) in Carnation isn’t a camp programs and performance opportunities CAMPS with a little vegetable garden; it’s a real, working are helping your kids do this. Music Center Winner: Wilderness J farm supplying CSA customers and restaurants offers everything from instrument petting Awareness School with locally grown produce. You love that your zoos, which let young kids experiment with You must have wrestled the electronic kids come for camps and field trips to get a instruments, to instructional programs such gadgets away long enough for your kids to close-up view of where food comes from, to as Suzuki, Music Together and The Royal attend Wilderness Awareness School participate in growing and harvesting food, Conservatory Music Development Program, (wildernessawareness.org), because your and to munch on the farm’s delicious bounty, in addition to individual lessons, workshops votes indicate they are eating it up. The of course. and ensembles. organization’s programs serve as a powerful Girl Scouts Camp River Ranch Seattle’s Baby Jam (babyjam.net) class not antidote to the lack of nature in many kids’ (girlscoutsww.org), near Carnation, earned your only welcomes little ones to play on drums daily routines. The Duvall-based nonprofit votes as a positive place for girls. While the and learn songs in Spanish and Hebrew, but teaches kids to appreciate — and survive overnight camp is run by the Girl Scouts, no its drop-in format works for families who in — the wild. Day camps and programs prior Girl Scout experience is needed to attend. need flexibility or just a reason to get out of for young kids begin with basic skills, while Girls enjoy typical camp activities — swimming, the house. Baby Jam earned your praise as a overnight camps and expeditions for teens crafts, campfires — all while building leadership “great, diverse learning experience” for tots impart serious survival techniques. One voter skills in an affirming community. One pleased and caregivers. Class meets in four different lauded its programs like this: “cool camps in parent noted that Camp River Ranch “offers great sessions per week in Seattle. the woods led by real naturalists!” opportunities for girls to explore and grow.” J Small World Small World BuBBles the Clown Montessori Montessori 206-399-9246 • [email protected] Preschool at Maltby Elementary PreschoolSnohomish/Monroe at Maltby Elementary Snohomish/Monroe Preschool and Kindergarten in PreschoolEverett/Mill and Kindergarten Creek in Everett/Mill Creek
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FOOD + DINING As our readers well know, it takes more than mac and cheese and a few crayons to make a restaurant truly family-friendly. So, where are those elusive family-welcoming spots with menus that adults love as much as kids? And where can we find the best sweet treats, food trucks, gluten-free pizza, global eats and — just in case we can ditch the kids now and then — date-night destinations? We asked, and our readers told us. Note: This is just a taste. For complete write-ups on winners and finalists, see parentmap.com/golden-teddy. seattle FOOD + DINING PIZZA J Winner: Mod Pizza “Perfect little-sized pizzas,” is how one reader describes the appeal of Mod Pizza (modpizza. com), a 7-year-old chain that delivers super- fresh custom-made pizzas in minutes. Add in an affordable price tag, vast options (including Moonie Icy Tunes
gluten-free and vegan) and you can see why EVINPHOTOGRAPHY.COM Mod is rad! With a fantastic location just north of Finalists KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS Woodland Park Zoo, Phinney Market Pub Tutta Bella (tuttabella.com), the first certified & Eatery (phinneymarketpub.com) would be a Winner: Red Robin Neapolitan pizzeria in the Northwest, is J draw even without its bustling train table and Oh, how we love the award-winning gourmet turning 11 this year, but this beloved family gourmet pub-food menu. of restaurants is as fresh as ever. Aiming to burger chain (Zagat’s Best Burger three years be as much a community gathering place as a running). Red Robin (redrobin.com) wins raves not only for its endless combos of burgers, but FOOD TRUCKS pizzeria, Tutta Bella’s locations offer a menu J Winner: Moonie Icy Tunes with huge crowd appeal and a welcoming vibe. also for its kids’ menu (with healthy sides!), table Snohomish-based Moonie Icy Tunes Another local chain with a passionate activities, lively atmosphere and — of course — (moonieicytunes.com) is a perennial reader following, Pagliacci Pizza (pagliacci.com) the famous birthday ballads. favorite for its mobile ice cream service offers a range of classic and gourmet pies (bacon Finalists (jeeps and carts), which delivers your favorite primo!) that are big family favorites. Don’t miss Tutta Bella (tuttabella.com) wins more prepackaged icy treats to events around Seattle. the chance to watch the expert pizza tossers do accolades, not surprisingly, for overall kid- It has the “best selection of all my old-time their thing. friendly restaurant status. Have we mentioned favorites!,” raves one reader. With neighborhood locations dotting the the gelato and affordable prices? regional landscape, from Ravenna to West Vios Café (vioscafe.com), a pair of restaurant Finalists Seattle to Issaquah, Zeeks Pizza (zeekspizza. cafés on Capitol Hill and in the Ravenna “Fish tacos, fish tacos, fish tacos!” rhapsodizes com) is also on many a local speed-dial for neighborhood, has reached cult status among a reader about the Mexican fare dished out by options ranging from the meat-tastic Puget parents of little ones for its combo of delectable El Camión’s three busy trucks in Ballard, North Pounder to the veggie lover’s Tree Hugger. Greek food and gated, toy-packed play spaces. Seattle and SoDo (elcamionseattle.com). >> parentmap.com/golden-teddy ParentMap Family Directory 2015 • 21 food + dining
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Family-friendly street food is at its best in the saucy Hawaiian-Korean fusion fare served up by Marination’s Big Blue truck seattle food + dining (marinationmobile.com), which sets up at lunchtime in various locations in from PIZZA ICE CREAM Wednesday through Friday. J Winner: Mod Pizza J Winner: Molly Moon’s FINALISTS: “The burger is THE BEST in Seattle,” Homemade Ice Cream Shop Tutta Bella FINALISTS: Skillet says one reader succinctly of , which Pagliacci Pizza Menchie’s Skillet slings comfort-food faves (even poutine) Zeeks Pizza Moonie Icy Tunes Where Ya At Matt? from an Airstream trailer that’s on the move Flying Squirrel Pizza Company Full Tilt Pie (skilletstreetfood.com). Proletariat Pizza Bluebird Microcreamery & Brewery CROSS-CULTURAL KID-FRIENDLY EATS RESTAURANTS Husky Deli ICE CREAM J Winner: Uwajimaya Winner: Molly Moon’s J Winner: Red Robin FAMILY BREAKFAST J FINALISTS: FINALISTS: Homemade Ice Cream J Winner: Portage Bay Din Tai Fung Tutta Bella Cafe Waffle cones, locally sourced ingredients, and Vios Cafe Chinatown–International FINALISTS: Phinney Market Pub & Eatery District crazy-cool seasonal flavors (vegan lime toasted Patty’s Eggnest Elliott Bay Brewing Co. Wild Ginger coconut, anyone?): These are just a few of the The Original Pancake Chipotle Blue C Sushi hallmarks of Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice House Tamarind Tree Restaurant Cream (mollymoonicecream.com), the six- DOUGHNUTS Geraldine’s Counter COFFEE SHOPS location family of ice creameries that kicked off J Winner: Top Pot IHOP Doughnuts J Winner: Starbucks the gourmet ice cream craze in Seattle. FRESH FOOD FINALISTS: FINALISTS: Winner: Trader Joe’s Finalists Mighty-O Donuts J Firehouse Coffee FINALISTS: Get your live culture at Menchie’s (menchies. Krispy Kreme Green Bean Coffeehouse The Original Bakery PCC Natural Markets Chaco Canyon Organic com), a frozen-yogurt chain that kids adore for Countryside Donut House Whole Foods Cafe the DIY aspect of the self-serve toppings, and King Donuts Ballard Farmers Market Kaffeeklatsch parents like for the (mostly) healthy options. University District Farmers Ballard Coffee Works Moonie Icy Tunes, an ice cream delivery TREAT SHOPS Market J Winner: Trophy Columbia City Farmers DATE-NIGHT SPOTS service (with a jeep and carts!) is based in Cupcakes & Party Market J Winner: Purple Cafe Snohomish, but will truck down to Seattle to FINALISTS: & Wine Bar deliver classic and gourmet treats to any event. Cupcake Royale FOOD TRUCKS FINALISTS: Winner: Moonie Icy Pinball and the other arcade games are old Bakery Nouveau J Cactus Restaurant Stuffed Cakes Tunes school at Full Tilt’s four distinct Seattle locations Daniel’s Broiler Flying Apron FINALISTS: (fulltilticecream.com), but the ice cream is as El Camión 21st century as it gets, with gourmet flavors and Marination vegan options.
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Top Pot Doughnuts continued from page 23 eastside FOOD + DINING KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS J Winner: Red Robin Red Robin (redrobin.com) is a favorite for Eastside parents, too. Founded in Seattle in 1969, this celebrated chain offers fun table activities, creative nonalcoholic drinks and customizable kids’ meals. We mentioned the birthday ballads, right? Finalists
With locations in Redmond and Issaquah, Coho TOPPOTDOUGHNUTS.COM Café (cohocafe.com) offers seafood favorites that Finalists kids and adults alike love; don’t miss the pit- DOUGHNUTS Krispy Kreme (krispykreme.com) is a local roasted salmon. J Winner: Top Pot Doughnuts favorite of Issaquah parents in particular — TheDuvall Tavern (duvalltavern.com) has Boasting what some say are the “best and we can see why. With a drive-through for been around since 1934, serving up classic and doughnuts this side of the Mississippi,” Top Pot newer chow — truffle fries, Reubens, “hippie Doughnuts (toppotdoughnuts.com) hand-forges parents on the go and the occasionally lit-up burgers” — as well as a solid kids’ menu. its tasty creations at 16 locations throughout “Free” sign, who can resist? With three locations in the Seattle area, Claim the Puget Sound area, including Redmond and Sunrise Donuts and Espresso Jumper Restaurants (claimjumper.com) are Kirkland. Other reader faves include espresso (eatsunrisedonuts.com) in Redmond proudly another local family favorite, with a “Little drinks made with hand-roasted beans; fast, serves doughnuts that are “hand-made and Jumpers” kids’ menu that has options to suit even friendly service; and a half-price day-old hand-cranked” every morning, more than 50 pickier kiddos in the group. selection. varieties, paired with Caffé d’Arte espresso.
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continued from page 25 TREAT SHOPS Kids can get creative with their fro-yo at north sound J Winner: Nothing Bundt Cakes Revelations Yogurt and Dessert Bar (facebook.com/revelationsyogurt) in Edmonds, FOOD + DINING Bundt cakes are known for being moist adding toppings that include fresh banana and and delicious, but Nothing Bundt Cakes toasted coconut. (nothingbundtcakes.com), with locations in Mill Pagliacci Pizza Kids who steer clear of dairy will be thrilled Creek and Issaquah, takes them to the next to visit Mill Creek’s Skinny D’s (skinnydsyogurt. level. Pick up cake accessories to bake your own com), which serves alternative fro-yo made with creations. a smooth coconut base, as well as fat-free and Finalists sugar-free options. Take your kids on a quick trip to France via Mill Creek’s Mon Amie Bakery & Café FAMILY BREAKFAST (monamiebakery.com), which offers classic J Winner: The Maltby Cafe pastries, croissants and macarons, as well as Two words: Cinnamon rolls. The Maltby Cafe’s baguette sandwiches. (maltbycafe.com) famous take on the favorite breakfast treat is one reason why families from ICE CREAM all over the region regularly trek here, as well J Winner: Menchie’s as for its country-style breakfasts. Tip: On The self-serve bar is one reasonMenchie’s weekends, go early to avoid the crowds. frozen yogurt (menchies.com) — in Bothell and Finalists Lynnwood, among many other locations — is TheRusty Pelican Cafe (rustypelicancafe.com), also beloved here. Parents especially love the with locations in Edmonds and Mill Creek serve “color-changing spoons,” “fun kid freebies” and yummy breakfast options all day — including dairy-free offerings. a Nutella-and-banana crêpe sure to have kids
PAGLIACCI.COM Finalists pleading for repeat visits. Moonie Icy Tunes’ (moonieicytunes.com) If you’re looking for a place “where it is PIZZA mobile ice cream delivery service wins again never too late for breakfast,” try Saw Mill Cafe J Winner: Pagliacci Pizza with our readers for its classic prepackaged (sawmill.cafesinc.com) in Mill Creek. A kid North Sound parents love Pagliacci Pizza treats. favorite: the build-your-own omelet. pagliacci.com ( ), too. The local chain first Affiliated with the Saw Mill Cafe and only opened in the University District in 1979 and Menchie’s about five miles away, Bothell’s Crystal Creek has since expanded to 24 different locations Cafe (crystalcreek.cafesinc.com) has the same throughout the Seattle area. Try a “Tossing menu and outlook on breakfast. One reviewer Party,” during which kids can learn how to toss suggests that if one’s busy, try the other! pizza dough. Finalists FRESH FOOD Mod Pizza (modpizza.com), with a location J Winner:Central Market in Lynnwood, pleases all kinds of families The only downside about the threeCentral with its vegan and gluten-free options, plus an Markets (central-market.com) — located in extensive ingredient information list on the Shoreline, Mill Creek and Poulsbo — is that website. there aren’t more of them! Parents love the “The best pizza on the West Coast” and enormous and wide-ranging produce section, “heavenly” are just two ways reviewers have live seafood, well-stocked international sections described the pizza at Lynnwood’s Sparta’s and vast deli. Kids love the little grocery carts Pizza (spartaspizza.com). and free samples. In Mill Creek, stop by the Papa Murphy’s (papamurphys.com) Culinary Resource Center kiosk for fun cooking created the concept of take ’n bake pizza demonstrations and samples. back in 1981. Now, it boasts too many local Finalists locations to count (at least 10 in the North With a large, airy Edmonds location, PCC
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North Sound favorite for healthy COFFEE SHOPS PlayHappy groceries, cooking classes and Kid J Winner: PlayHappy Café Picks. When you’ve got kids in tow, Café don’t forget to get your free piece Lynnwood’s PlayHappy Café of fruit! (formerly PlayDate Café; Whole Foods whole Excellence Today, When ( playhappycafe.com) has had a foodsmarket.com ) opened a branch winning formula from the start, the World Tomorrow in Lynnwood several years ago, it and a key piece is quality caffeine. French American School was an immediate hit with health- Parents can fuel up on Caffe Ladro of Puget Sound conscious parents. On days with espresso drinks while kids play BILINGUAL EDUCATION FROM no time to cook, pick up dinner to in a 2,000-square-foot play space YOUNG PRE-K (AGE 3) TO GRADE 8 go from the food bar and organic that serves toddlers and older ☆ No French ☆ Daily bus and language hot lunch treats from the “spectacular” preschoolers alike. Check out the experience service bakery, says one reviewer. café’s classes and fun events, too. required through ☆ Accredited Kindergarten by: NWAIS On Saturdays, families love Finalists OH JOY! STUDIOS / OHJOYSTUDIOS.COM ☆ International & French community Ministry of to shop the fresh offerings at the Consistent and predictable, with (thevillagebeanbothell.com) in ☆ Small class size Education Edmonds Summer Market a location on — almost — every Bothell’s Country Village as a (historicedmonds.org/summer- corner, of course, Starbucks place where parents could “park Contact us for a tour: market), which boasts not only a (starbucks.com) is also a favorite for the stroller, relax with a latte and 3795 E. Mercer Way (206)275-3533 ext 275 Mercer Island wonderful produce section, but a caffeine fix. recharge the kids.” Parents love the [email protected] www.fasps.org also crafts, art and live music that Owner Karin Resing separate, well-stocked play area and kids love. designed The Village Bean healthy food options. >>
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PIZZA TREAT SHOPS J Winner: Pagliacci J Winner: Nothing Pizza Bundt Cakes FINALISTS: FINALIST: Mod Pizza Mon Amie Bakery & Café FOOD TRUCKS Sparta’s Pizza ICE CREAM J Winner: Moonie Icy Tunes Papa Murphy’s Winner: Menchie’s FINALISTS: J • Accelerated Academic Program Brooklyn Bros. Pizzeria FINALISTS: The Box on Wheels Evviva Woodfired Pizza Moonie Icy Tunes Here and There Grill • Experienced, Compassionate Teachers KID-FRIENDLY Revelations Yogurt and CROSS-CULTURAL EATS • Individualized Instruction Dessert Bar RESTAURANTS J Winner: Kafé Neo • After School Enrichment Program J Winner: Red Robin Skinny D’s FINALISTS: • Science, Technology, Spanish, Fitness FINALISTS: FAMILY BREAKFAST Sushiland PlayHappy Café J Winner: The Maltby Cafe Thai Cottage • Now Celebrating Our 18th Year The Korea House Boston’s Restaurant FINALISTS: • Top 3 Finalist Small Business Award & Sports Bar Rusty Pelican Cafe Hana Sushi Saw Mill Cafe DOUGHNUTS COFFEE SHOPS Crystal Creek Cafe Winner: PlayHappy Café Winner: Top Pot J J Kate’s Greek & American Deli Doughnuts FINALISTS: *Foundation Education* Starbucks FINALISTS: FRESH FOOD The Village Bean Issaquah / Sammamish Plateau Frost J Winner: Central Market Mighty-O Donuts FINALISTS: DATE-NIGHT SPOTS 425-392-1196 PCC Natural Markets J Winner: Cinebarre www.snosprings.com Whole Foods FINALIST: Edmonds Summer Market Edmonds waterfront Snoqualmie Springs School parentmap.com/golden-teddy ParentMap Family Directory 2015 • 29
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continued from page 29 south sound Hello, Cupcake FOOD + DINING PIZZA J Winner: Mod Pizza Readers love many things about Mod Pizza (modpizza.com), which has locations all over western Washington, but the key attraction might be the control factor: Individual wood- fired pizzas are custom-made, on the spot, with exactly what you want on them. As one reader says, “Build your own, pick what you like, good HELLO, CUPCAKE / HELLO-CUPCAKE.COM size, nice crust.” TREAT SHOPS commongroundcupcakes) serves up delish Finalists J Winners: Hello, Cupcake espresso along with its sweet cakes; kids can burn off the sugar playing with the rocking horses, Founded by a Neapolitan couple with a passion and Metropolitan Market toys and books. for authentic, perfectly crusted pizza, Vince’s In a great location on Tacoma’s University Wanna Cupcake? (wannacupcake.com) Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria (vincesitalian. of Washington campus, Hello, Cupcake keeps Puyallup stocked in cupcakes, more than a com) now has three popular restaurants in (hellocupcake.com) is a friendly treat shop that dozen flavors each day, with a winning formula Renton, Federal Way and Burien. serves up creative cupcake flavors and other fun that includes friendly staff, cute location and South Sounders also love the take-and-bake sweets. The Proctor Metropolitan Market model at Papa Murphy’s (papamurphys.com). perks such as a reward program. in North Tacoma (metropolitan-market.com) is Try the stuffed pizzas, or let the kids play pizza Beyond creating scrumptious cupcakes beloved for its miniature carts for kids and its chef by buying them a Mini Murph pizza- — dozens of options, including gluten-free spectacular bakery section. making kit. — from its locations in Olympia and Lacey, Another popular chain is Round Table Pizza Finalists Bonjour Cupcakes (bonjourcupcakes.com) will (roundtablepizza.com), which slings freshly made In downtown Renton, homey Common deliver to your home (in the Lacey-Tumwater- pies with high-quality toppings and fresh flavors. Ground Coffee & Cupcakes (facebook.com/ Olympia area)!
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PIZZA Pao’s Donut & Coffee Shop FAMILY BREAKFAST J Winner: Mod Pizza Epic Donuts J Winner: IHOP FINALISTS: QFC FINALISTS: Vince’s Italian Restaurant and TREAT SHOPS Black Bear Diner FINALIST: Pizzeria J Winners: Hello, Cupcake The Buttered Biscuit Taquería Los Amigos en Tacoma Papa Murphy’s Wild Wheat Bakery Café & and Metropolitan Market CROSS-CULTURAL EATS Round Table Pizza Restaurant FINALISTS: J Winner: Uwajimaya Farrelli’s Pizza Common Ground Coffee & The Spar FINALIST: Cupcakes The Sun Break Cafe Trackside Pizza Indochine Asian Dining Lounge Wanna Cupcake? KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS FRESH FOOD Bonjour Cupcakes COFFEE SHOPS Winner: Rainforest Cafe Winner: Trader Joe’s J Wagner’s European Bakery J J Winner: Starbucks FINALISTS: and Cafe FINALISTS: FINALISTS: Red Robin Metropolitan Market Common Ground Coffee & Spaghetti Factory ICE CREAM Olympia Farmers Market J Winner: Menchie’s Cupcakes I.talia Pizzeria Tacoma Farmers Market Frog n Kiwi Cafe FINALISTS: Puyallup Farmers Market DOUGHNUTS Ice Cream Social Anthem Coffee & Tea Proctor Farmers Market J Winner: Top Pot Doughnuts LimeBerry Frozen Yogurt DATE-NIGHT SPOTS FINALISTS: Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt FOOD TRUCKS J Winner: AMC Theatres Krispy Kreme Gibson’s Frozen Yogurt Shoppe J Winner: Stone Creek FINALIST: Legendary Doughnuts Elements Frozen Yogurt Wood Fired Pizza The Lemon Grass Restaurant
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clothes and furniture, and toys, and parents can both shop and become consignors. “The staff was incredibly helpful and the organization superb,” one mom raves. Finalists: With the tagline “Shop. Sell. Save. Smart!” this event has a direct line to parents’ priorities when it comes to outfitting kids affordably. The Just Between Friends sales (seattle.jbfsale.com) around the region offer deals, shopping without having to sign up and great community connections for green-minded parents. “Great deals and awesome stuff” are the draw at the seasonal Jack & Jill Consignment Sale (thejackandjillsale.com) held at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Featuring an extensive selection of stylish Simple Cloth SIMPLECLOTH.COM designer kids’ clothing, toys, furnishings and SHOPPING more, this popular sale is noted by a reader as BEST SHOPPING “the largest and best; always great stuff and lots FOR BABY + SERVICES of new things, too.” J Winner: Simple Cloth Not just the stuff of Macklemore songs, It makes perfect sense that in such an They say it takes a village to raise kids. But seattlegoodwill.org Goodwill ( ) is a regional environmentally conscious region, a shop we (and you) know that it also takes gear — a institution for savvy families in the know. featuring a huge selection of reusable diapers lot of gear! Not to mention a supporting staff. One local mom reports snagging nearly new would come in with top votes! Olympia-based Ugg boots for her happy 7-year-old for $10 From baby strollers and teeny tiny onesies to Simple Cloth (simplecloth.com) ships around just before the first day of school. It’s hard to affordable hair salons and soccer cleats that the country and also guides local families believe the deals, or that you’d ever really pay through the process of selecting economical, won’t break the bank (even as those feet keep full price somewhere else! user-friendly baby gear. The shop also features growing exponentially), we’ve gathered your baby carriers, toys, soothers and more. votes for best stores and services that support Finalists your families. Read on for the places that offer Mothers feel pampered and supported, the quality, customer service and selection that and fathers feel plenty prepared at Village parents want. Maternity (villagematernity.com) in Seattle’s University Village, where the practical, KIDS’ CLOTHING + whimsical and sometimes splurge-o-rific CONSIGNMENT SHOPS are available. “You have made me one happy J Winner: Perfectly Outgrown mommy-to-be!” enthuses one reviewer. Consignment Sale Babies“R”Us (babiesrus.com), with its The votes were resoundingly in favor of the many locations, easy-to-use registry (even for Perfectly Outgrown Consignment Sale Internet-resistant or far-flung gift givers) and (perfectlyoutgrown.com), a semiannual community wide selection, also earned high marks. sale held at central locations, such as the Seattle And voters raved again this year about Center Pavilion, and designed to turn your clutter Jack & Jill Consignment Sale (thejackand jillsale.com into cash (and new clothes!). The event features Perfectly Outgrown ) for its wide selection of affordable a selection of maternity wear, baby items, kids’ PERFECTLYOUTGROWN.COM (and often pristine) baby items.>> parentmap.com/golden-teddy ParentMap Family Directory 2015 • 33 shopping + services
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nutritious lunches and snacks, and lots of child-care providers seeking employment, and games, reading and crafts. “Best mom-run offering background checks and other tools to PARENT business!” raves one voter. streamline the process of finding child- care Readers give positive reviews for The providers. RESOURCES Nest in Woodinville (thenestkids.com): “Super-organized” and “a win/win for the kids PARENT EDUCATION Where do we find our proverbial village — and me!” + SUPPORT the people and places that weave the net And Adventure Kids Playcare in Bellevue J Winner: PEPS of support for us and our children? From and Issaquah (web.adventurekidsplaycare.com) What would new parents in the Puget Sound drop-in child care to nannies to support also receives the parent love: “The kids never area do without PEPS (Program for Early want to leave!” one reviewer reveals. Parent Support; peps.org), a “lifesaver” for groups and top doctors, having a reliable new parents? This support helps new parents network of support is invaluable. Check out NANNY OR connect to find relief, answers and friendship the parent-picked resources voted for by you, BABYSITTING SERVICES while navigating the early years of parenthood. “Awesome resource for new parents to feel like our readers. J Winner: Seattle Nanny Network, Inc. they aren’t alone,” praises one parent. DROP-IN DAY CARE Trust is important when it comes to finding the Finalists J Winner: YMCA Child Care right caregiver for your precious little ones. The From preconception to childbirth to baby (various locations) Seattle Nanny Network, Inc. (seattlenanny. care and beyond, EvergreenHealth (evergreenhealth.com) in Kirkland offers classes One of the most raved-about aspects of YMCA com) is as close as you’ll get to Mary Poppins, for every stage of parenting. “The parent-baby (ymca.net) memberships is the child care that is with its experienced and responsive child care groups are a must!” says one reviewer. offered at various facilities. Members can drop their providers. “Best nanny/family matches,” raves Hop to Signaroo (hoptosignaroo.com) children off and work out, attend a class or sit in one satisfied parent. provides American Sign Language classes and the lobby and do some work on the free Wi-Fi. The Finalists materials for hearing parents and babies. “A only caveat is that you must remain in the building Once again, A Nanny for U (anannyforu.com) really great way to learn how to communicate while your child is at the drop-in care. Age range for impresses parents with its “trustworthy, caring, with your baby,” enthuses one parent. care is 3 months to 10 years at most facilities, and reliable” staff. ParentMap’s Lecture Series (parentmap. child care is usually limited to 90-minute intervals; Annie’s Nannies, Inc. (aniseattle.com) com/lectures) also got your votes (aww, shucks age requirements and schedules vary by location. ranks high with readers for its “top-notch — we’re blushing!). Meet face-to-face with top Readers also tout Penny Pumpernickel service.” “Gold standard,” says another. experts in parenting, psychology, brain science Pants Playcare (pennypumpernickelpants. Care.com (care.com) also ranks high as and more to discuss the latest research and wordpress.com), which incorporates outside play, an easy-to-use tool for connecting with local tools for navigating parenthood. >> parentmap.com/golden-teddy ParentMap Family Directory 2015 • 37 parent resources
continued from page 37 PEDIATRIC DENTISTS J Winner: Lynnwood Kids Dentist Starting those healthy habits young — including regular dental checkups — is made easy when your kid leaves the dental chair happy. For the fifth year in a St. Joseph School row, Lynnwood Kids Dentist (kidsdentist.com) and its dentists, Educating the whole child Dr. Roger Lucas and Dr. Diane PEDIATRICIANS since 1907 Tung, win this category for chairside J Winner: Pediatric manner and healthy smiles. “The Associates Apply Online best preventative care and tips we’ve ever seen,” says one parent. Now, Bedside manner matters. Finding www.stjosephsea.org that’s something to smile about! someone who understands your Grades K-8 206-329-3260 ext. 243 parenting philosophy and concerns, and who relates beautifully to Strong core curriculum Small classes your children can make a world Open to children of all backgrounds of a difference while navigating On Seattle’s Capitol Hill the bumps, scrapes and coughs of childhood. Pediatric Associates (various Eastside locations; FD15_st_joseph_cc_br_1-8h.indd 1 5/26/15 9:12 PM mypediatricassociates.com) is this Dr. Lucas year’s winner, touted for its “top- notch” care and “easy scheduling,” even on weekends! “I wish I’d had a doctor like this when I was a kid!” one reviewer laments. Finalists Parents rave about Dr. Thomas Numrych and the staff as a whole Dr. Tung at Virginia Mason’s Sand Point KIDSDENTIST.COM Pediatrics Clinic (virginiamason. Finalists org/Sand-Point-Pediatrics): TheUniversity of Washington “Kids love him, and he is very Center for Pediatric Dentistry knowledgeable,” writes one parent. (thecenterforpediatricdentistry.com) Ballard Pediatrics receives high marks for chairside (ballardpediatrics.com) features manner. “I can’t recommend the “great staff, quality care” and a fast team here highly enough!” raves one response time. “I love all the doctors reviewer. here as they manage to put my Dr. Troy Hull’s Greenlake Kids son at ease as well as us,” says one Dentistry (greenlakekidsdentistry. com) receives high marks again this reviewer. year for providing an “A+ experience.” Dr. Alexander M. Hamling Readers gushed about Dr. at Pacific Medical Centers Keith McDonald at A Kids (Canyon Park and Northgate clinics; Place Dentistry for Children pacificmedicalcenters.org) earned (akidsplacedentistry.com). “My kids your votes for his compassionate now enjoy going to the dentist!” approach to treating patients.
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Untitled-12 1 4/3/15 11:54 AM • Expressive/Receptive Language skills • Articulation/Speech Development • Auditory Processing Disorder • Oral-Motor Development • Phonological Development • Reading and Literacy Finalists • Autism Spectrum Disorder BIRTH/POST- 2012-13 From childbirth to infant care to 2012-14 • Dyspraxia/Apraxia Feeding Skills PARTUM SUPPORT Best of • Social Interaction parenting classes, EvergreenHealth IssaquahIssaquah J Winner: PEPS • Augmentative Communication Whether you’re trying to operate Medical Center (evergreenhealth. on two hours of sleep, learning com) in Kirkland is popular for its Pediatric speech & language therapy how to breastfeed or putting baby classes that cover every stage of (425) 557-6657 • www.sctherapy.com • Issaquah gear together through bleary eyes, parenting. postpartum support is invaluable Swedish Medical Center for parents who may feel isolated (swedish.org) got your votes for its 1014_sammamish_childrens_therapy_1-8h.indd 1 9/6/14 12:05 PM or anxious. Readers tout PEPS quality childbirth, parenting and Parents want a school that offers family classes. challenging academics taught by teachers that (Program for Early Parent Support; care. The test scores at King’s are impressive peps.org) as a “lifeline” for new Belly to Babies doulas (bellyto and even more so are the teachers. King’s parents. “There is a gripping fear babies.com) offers services to help students are given unique opportunities inspired by teachers that settle for nothing less that you’re ‘doing something parents through pregnancy, labor than the best from their students. ‘wrong.’ Seeing other parents go and the postpartum period. “We Contact us today. through similar challenges and were so pleased with our home birth 206-289-7783 feeling that you are not alone helps.”, experience!” raves one parent. J www.kingsschools.org Preschool through High School Financial Aid Available parent resources
DROP-IN CARE J Winner: YMCA Child Care FINALISTS: Penny Pumpernickel Pants Playcare FINALISTS: The Nest The University of Washington Adventure Kids Playcare Center for Pediatric Dentistry Blossoming Buds Cottage Greenlake Kids Dentistry AuPairCare A Kids Place Dentistry for Children Woodinville Pediatric Dentistry NANNY OR BABYSITTING Pacific Pediatric Dentistry SERVICE J Winner: Seattle Nanny PEDIATRICIANS Network, Inc. J Winner: Pediatric Associates FINALISTS: FINALISTS: A Nanny for U Virginia Mason’s Sand Point Now Accepting Care.com Pediatrics Clinic New Bellevue Annie’s Nannies, Inc. Ballard Pediatrics ApplicationsCampus • Individualized Curriculum, tailored to AuPairCare Dr. Alexander M. Hamling, meet the needs of each child My Loving Nanny Pacific Medical Centers forComing 2015-2016 • World Languages Woodinville Pediatrics • Arts, Drama, Music PARENT EDUCATION SchoolFall 2013! Year + SUPPORT Seattle Children’s Odessa • Science and Technology J Winner: PEPS Brown Children’s Clinic While journeying towards • Gymnastics and Physical Education FINALISTS: BIRTH/POSTPARTUM academic excellence, • Values Through Character Education EvergreenHealth parent classes SUPPORT we are committed to • School Houses and Clubs Hop to Signaroo J Winner: PEPS developing ethical, • Global Community Awareness ParentMap Lecture Series FINALISTS: creative and EvergreenHealth parent classes North Seattle College Parent compassionate children. Now accepting applications in select Education Program Cooperative Swedish parent classes classes Preschoolfor the upcoming - 5th Grade school year. Preschools Belly to Babies Listening Mothers KIRKLAND Woodinville Toddler Group PleasePlease call visit 425-889-1111 our website: to Overlake Medical Center classes BELLEVUE PEDIATRIC DENTISTS schedulewww.cedarcrestacademy.org your personalized tour. J Winner: Lynnwood See the full write-up at REDMOND to find out more about Cedar Crest Kids Dentist parentmap.com/golden-teddy www.cedarcrestacademy.org and to schedule a tour. parentmap.com/golden-teddy ParentMap Family Directory 2015 • 39 M-Th AM preschool and PM pre-K Your Future is Bright Friday toddler at the Future of Flight group
We off er a fun and educational WEEKEND FAMILY WORKSHOPS* play-based setting with weekly themes, Saturdays and Sundays – 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. with an emphasis on literacy. Learn about aerodynamics, build a project and take it home, • Low child to teacher ratio • Wholesome, nut-free snacks with enjoy story time and more. Fun for the whole family, GF/DF options workshops are 90 minutes each, weekends only. • Potty training not required for school year program
(425) 451-1393 Woodinville, WA • 425.486.5499 FFAMILY ZONE: HOW PLANES ARE MADE www.mygymbellevue.com .littlee plorerpre c ool.com Daily - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Build a simple aircraft model, or use our Lego (& Lego-compatible) pieces to express new ideas about aircraft design. Visit the Classes offered in BEST CARE Nanotechnology exhibit and try out the hands-on Bernoulli table. 1214_little_explorer_preschool_1-16.inddEXT 1 TO10/29/14 11:23 AM N YO Renton and Bellevue! HE U T ! MAKER MONDAYS! 3D Printing Workshops* FREE trial MMonday – 3:00-8:00 p.m. class! Make a project on our MakerBot Replicator and improve your skills Mommy & since 1985 Me, Creative Movement, JUDI JULIN, RN FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS NANNYBROKER, INC $75 (Two adults in the same household and two Ballet, Pointe, children/grandchildren ages 6 – 17) all member Modern, Jazz, • No Up Front Fees beneets plus two Boeing Tour passes Theater Dance • Full Time, Part Time, Temporary & Stretching • Do-it-yourself Nanny Workbook www.nannybroker.com ForF more details visit futureofflight.org/membership or 425.228.6800 Evergreen City Seattle • 206-624-1213 call 425-438-8100 x247 Register online: BalletKevin Kaiser, Artistic/Executive Director Eastside • 425-392-5681 evergreencityballet.org Gallery Admission* Adults $10 Youth (6 – 15) $ 5 Children (5 and under) FREE *Admission to the workshops is included in the ticket price and FREE to members. Material fees for 3D printing extra.
www.futureofflight.org 8415 Paine Field Blvd Daily Support Card Mukilteo • WA • 98275 901 Lenora Street, Seattle
0615_morningside_academy_1-8h.indd 1 Established 19834/20/15 8:47 PM Hamlin Robinson School
Hamlin Robinson School ignites the academic and creative potential of students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences.
New address June 2015
17011700 20th E Union Ave St,S, Seattle Seattle 9814498122 | 206.763.1167 | hamlinrobinson.org
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425-228-6800 Keeping kids healthy with natural Multiple Seattle locations evergreencityballet.org medicine Cedar Crest Academy . . . . . 39 cupcakeroyale.com [email protected] Seattle; 206-834-4100; bastyrcenter.org An academically enriching program; preschool–grade 5 Dance Fremont ...... 31 The Evergreen School Summer The Bear Creek School ...... 4 Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond Dance for ages 3–adult, summer Program ...... 17 Christian liberal arts education; 425-454-1234 camps, more Academics, theater, arts, sports, preschool–grade 12 cedarcrestacademy.org Seattle; 206-633-0812; dancefremont.com outdoors; ages 3–14 Redmond; 425-898-1720 Shoreline; 206-364-2650 tbcs.org; [email protected] Central Market Jl [email protected] evergreenschool.org Grocery and deli serving northwest Bella and Max Jl Dartmoor School ...... 15 [email protected] families Family hair salon with online booking One-to-one, customized learning for French American School Bothell; 425-488-8200; bellaandmax.com Shoreline; 206-363-9226 grades 1–12 central-market.com/shoreline Bellevue, Bothell, Issaquah, Seattle of Puget Sound ...... 29 Bellevue Christian School . . . 20 Excellence in bilingual education; 425-885-6296; dartmoorschool.org Comprehensive Christian education; Chess4Life ...... 44 ages 3–14 [email protected] preschool–grade 12 Life skills through chess; camps, clubs, Mercer Island; 206-275-3533 Bellevue; 425-454-4402 ext. 215 classes, more DigiPen Institute of fasps.org; [email protected] bellevuechristian.org Greater Puget Sound area; 425-283-0549 Technology ...... 23 French Immersion School [email protected] chess4life.com; [email protected] Workshops in game design, art, of Washington ...... 28 Bellevue Montessori School . . 44 Chickadee Music Together . . . 17 engineering; grades K–12 Preschool and elementary school; Inspiring life-long learners; ages 3–12 Music exploration classes for families Seattle, Redmond; 425-629-5007 age 2½–grade 5 Bellevue; 425-454-7439 Seattle; 206-334-8002 projectfun.digipen.edu Bellevue; 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