The votes have been tallied and the winners are in. We asked readers to cast their vote for the best of the best in all things local. From children’s entertainment to culinary favorites— see who reigns supreme.
Education
Preschool
Saline Cooperative Preschool
6299 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd.
734-429-0685 | www.salinecoop.org
Runner Up: Early Learning Center
Tutor
Great Lakes Educational Group
956 E. Michigan Ave., Saline
734-470-3658 | www.greatlakeseducationalgroup.com
Runner Up: Kumon
Teacher and School
Bonnie Jacques – Saline Cooperative Preschool
6299 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Saline
734-429-0685 | www.a2ptothriftshop.org
Runner Up: Marciah Boerema – Early Learning Center
Elementary School
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
229 Pleasant Ridge Dr., Saline
734-401-4800 | www.salineschools.org
Runner Up: Woodland Meadows Elementary School
Middle School
Tappan Middle School
2251 E. Stadium Blvd.
734-994-2011 | www.a2schools.org
Runner Up: Saline Middle School
Charter School
Honey Creek Community School
1735 S. Wagner Rd.
734-994-2636 | www.honeycreekschool.org
Runner Up: Ann Arbor Learning Community
After School Activity
USArtQuest Art Classes
18650 W. Old US 12, Chelsea
734-562-2662 | www.usartquest.com
Runner Up: Ann Arbor Rec and Ed Kids Yoga
Special Needs Program
Ann Arbor Preschool and Family Center
2775 Boardwalk Dr.
734-994-2303 | www.a2schools.org
Runner Up: Down Syndrome Support Team
Daycare
Jellybean Daycare and Preschool
120 W. Willis Rd., Saline
734-429-2222 | www.jellybeanpreschool.com
Runner Up: Towsley Children’s Center
Babysitter
Care.com
Runner Up: Nanny Poppinz Professional Referral Nanny Agency
Parenting Class
Lamaze Family Center Ann Arbor
2855 Boardwalk Dr.
734-973-1014 | www.lamazefamilycenter.org
Runner Up: My Urban Toddler
Dance Class
Dance Alliance of Saline
811 W. Michigan Ave., Saline
734-429-9599 | www.dancealliancesaline.com
Runner Up: Dance Steps Studio
Art Class
Two Twelve Art Center
216 W. Michigan Ave., Saline
734-944-2787 | www.twotwelvearts.org
Runner Up: Carolyn Fullerton
Gymnastic Class
Gym America
5555 Hines Dr.
734-971-1667 | www.gymamericagymnastics.com
Runner Up: Ann Arbor YMCA
Music Class
Robinsongs for Kids
1293 N. Zeeb Rd.
734-929-2133 | www.robinsongsforkids.com
Runner Up: Hand in Hand Music
Acting Class
Wild Swan Theater
6175 Jackson Rd.
734-995-0530 | www.wildswantheater.org
Runner Up: Chelsea Area Players Youth Theater
Health
Pediatric Practice
IHA Primary Pediatrics
4200 Whitehall Dr. #230
734-769-3896 | www.ihacares.com
Runner Up: Liberty Pediatrics
Emergency Care
C.S. Mott’s Children’s Hospital
1540 E. Hospital Dr.
877-475-6688 | www.mottchildren.org
Runner Up: St. Joseph Mercy
Give Birth
Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital
1540 E. Hospital Dr.
734-763-6295 | www.uofmhealth.org
Runner Up: St. Joseph Mercy
Birthing Class
Lamaze Family Center Ann Arbor
2855 Boardwalk Dr.
734-973-1014 | www.lamazefamilycenter.org
Runner Up: Pregnancy Arts
OB/ GYN
Dr. Julie S. Perry
4260 Plymouth Rd.
734-647-5660 | www.uofmhealth.org/profile/930/julie-stein-perry-md
Runner Up: Dr. G. Bridget Long
Midwife
Nurse-Midwifery Clinic at Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital
1540 E. Hospital Dr.
734-763-6295 | www.uofmhealth.org
Runner Up: Indigo Forest
Doula
Stephanie Julian
734-751-8280 | www.annarbordoulas.com
Runner Up: Tree Town Doulas
Doctor
Dr. Michael Bruderly
3200 W. Liberty Rd., Suite C
734-761-2581 | www.ihacares.com/providers/michael-bruderly-md
Runner Up: Dr. Julie Morelock, MD
ENT
C.S. Mott Pediatric Otolaryngology
1540 E. Hospital Dr.
734-936-5730 | www.mottchildren.org
Runner Up: Michigan Otolaryngology Surgery Associates
Chiropractor
First Choice Chiropractic
4748 Washtenaw Ave.
734-434-1100 | www.firstchoicechiropractic.com
Runner Up: Dr. Vickers – Nutritional Healing Center
Allergist
Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology at the University of Michigan
1540 E. Hospital Dr.
734-936-4000 | www.med.umich.edu
Runner Up: Dr. Mala Bathija
Dentist
Wurtzel Family Dentistry
4554 Washtenaw Ave.
734-971-2675 | www.theannarbordentist.com
Runner Up: Singleton Family Dentistry
Orthodontist
Dr. Katherine Kelly Orthodontics
1020 E. Michigan Ave., Saline
734-429-7676 | www.drkatherinekelly.com
Runner Up: Brust Orthodontics
Optometrist
Erica Johnson Carder, Bennett Optometry
111 S. Main St.
734-665-5310 | www.bennettoptometry.com
Runner Up: Marius Tijunelis, Kellogg Eye Center
Ophthalmologist
Erica Johnson Carder, Bennett Optometry
111 S. Main St.
734-665-5310 | www.bennettoptometry.com
Runner Up: Amy Lagina, Kellogg Eye Center
Veterinarian
Affordable Vet Services
2117 W. Stadium Blvd.
734-926-0114 | www.affordablevetservices.com
Runner Up: Lane Animal Hospital
Food
Bakery
Benny’s Bakery
111 W. Michigan Ave., Saline
734-429-9120 | www.bennysbakerycakes.com
Runner Up: The Cupcake Station
Family Friendly Restaurant
Zingerman’s Delicatessen
422 Detroit St.
734-663-3354 | www.zingermansdeli.com
Runner Up: Harvest Moon Cafe
Kid Friendly Coffee Shop
Brewed Awakenings Cafe
7025 E. Michigan Ave., Saline
734-681-0078 | www.brewedawakeningscafe.com
Runner Up: Carrigan Cafe
Ice Cream
Washtenaw Dairy
602 S. Ashley St.
734-662-3244 | www.washtenawdairy.com
Runner Up: Mickey’s Dairy Twist
Frozen Yogurt
Orange Leaf
2216 S. Main St.
734-369-4362 | www.orangeleafyogurt.com
Runner Up: Mickey’s Dairy Twist
Healthy Fast Food
Earthen Jar
311 S. Fifth Ave.
734-327-9464 | www.earthenjar.com
Runner Up: Salads UP
Pizza
Anthony’s Gourmet Pizza
621 S. Main St.
734-971-3555 | www.anthonysgourmet.com
Runner Up: Pizza House
Kid’s Eat Free
The Original Cottage Inn
512 E. William St.
734-663-3379 | www.originalcottageinn.com
Runner Up: Suvai Palace
Shopping
Kids Shoes
Von Maur
300 Briarwood Cir.
734-622-0233 | www.vonmaur.com
Runner Up: The Little Seedling
Kids Clothes
My Urban Toddler
3010 Washtenaw Ave. #107
734-585-0788 | www.myurbantoddler.com
Runner Up: Grow With Me
Maternity
My Urban Toddler
3010 Washtenaw Ave. #107
734-585-0788 | www.myurbantoddler.com
Runner Up: Once Upon a Child
Furnish Nursery
Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop
2280 S. Industrial Hwy.
734-996-9155 | www.a2ptothriftshop.org
Runner Up: The Potting Shed
Baby Boutique
Once Upon a Child
4559 Washtenaw Ave.
734-971-6822 | www.onceuponachild.com
Runner Up: My Urban Toddler
Organic Baby Boutiques
The Little Seedling
2121 W. Stadium Blvd.
734-418-2392 | www.thelittleseedling.com
Runner Up: My Urban Toddler
Mom Owned Business
The Little Seedling
2121 W. Stadium Blvd.
734-418-2392 | www.thelittleseedling.com
Runner Up: zoey + joey studio
Spaces & Places
Place to volunteer
Food Gatherers
1 Carrot Way
734-761-2796 | www.foodgatherers.org
Runner Up: Recycle Ann Arbor
Tween Activity
The Neutral Zone
310 E. Washington St.
734-214-9995 | www.neutral-zone.org
Runner Up: SRSLY Dexter
Winter Fun
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
220 E. Ann St.
734-995-5439 | www.aahom.org
Runner Up: Mt. Brighton
Rainy Day Activity
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
220 E. Ann St.
734-995-5439 | www.aahom.org
Runner Up: University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
Place to Read
Saline District Library
555 N. Maple Rd.
734-429-5450 | www.salinelibrary.org
Runner Up: Ann Arbor District Library
Worship
St. Andrew the Apostle
910 Austin Dr., Saline
734-429-5210 | www.standrewsaline.org
Runner Up: 242 Community Church
Museum
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
220 E. Ann St.
734-995-5439 | www.aahom.org
Runner Up: University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
Festival/Fair
Ann Arbor Summer Festival
310 Depot St. #3
734-994-5999 | www.a2sf.org
Runner Up: Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair
Picnic
Nichols Arboretum
1610 Washington Heights
734-647-8986 | www.lsa.umich.edu
Runner Up: County Farm Park
Day Trip
Toledo Zoo and Aquarium
2 Hippo Way, Toledo, OH
419-385-4040 | www.toledozoo.org
Runner Up: Henry Ford Museum
Animal Encounter
The Creature Conservancy
4940 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd.
734-929-9324 | www.thecreatureconservancy.org
Runner Up: Leslie Nature and Science Center
Bowling
Maplewood Lanes
830 Woodland Dr., Saline
734-429-5457 | www.maplewoodlanes.com
Runner Up: Revel and Roll
Toy Store
Learning Express Toys
2465 W. Stadium Blvd.
734-997-0707 | www.learningexpress.com
Runner Up: My Urban Toddler
Garden
Matthaei Botanical Gardens
1800 N. Dixboro Rd.
734-647-7600 | www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg
Runner Up: Leslie Nature and Science Center
Date Night
Vinology
110 S. Main St.
734-222-9841 | www.vinologya2.com
Runner Up: Cafe Zola
Play
Play Space
Java Jungle
3900 Jackson Rd.
734-926-2990 | www.junglejavaplay.com
Runner Up: The Chelsea Treehouse
Ice Skating
Ann Arbor Ice Cube
2121 Oak Valley Dr.
734-213-6856 | www.a2ice3.com
Runner Up: Arctic Coliseum
Roller Skate/ Skate Park
Rollerama Skating
6995 Grand River Ave., Brighton
810-227-2010 | www.metroskating.com
Runner Up: Ann Arbor Skate Park
Buy Sports Equipment
Play It Again Sports
2461 W. Stadium Blvd.
734-747-6277 | www.playitagainsports.com
Runner Up: Dunham’s Sports
Playground
County Farm Park
Washtenaw Ave. and Platt Rd.
734-971-6337 | www.ewashtenaw.org
Runner Up: Millpond Park
Water Park
Rolling Hills Park
7660 Stony Creek
734-484-9676 | www.ewashtenaw.org
Runner Up: Independence Park
Family Friendly Gym
Ann Arbor YMCA
400 W. Washington St.
734-996-9622 | www.annarborymca.org
Runner Up: Saline Recreation Center
Bike Trail
Hudson Mills Metropark
8801 N. Territorial Rd., Dexter
734-426-8211 | www.metroparks.com
Runner Up: Lily Park South
Martial Arts
Hensel Kenpo Karate
106 N. Ann Arbor St., Saline
734-277-1170 | www.henselkenpokarate.com
Runner Up: Liberty ATA Martial Arts
Swim
Goldfish Swim School
2107 W. Stadium Blvd.
734-864-5555 | www.annarbor.goldfishswimschool.com
Runner Up: Saline Recreation Center
Baby Swim
Ann Arbor YMCA
400 W. Washington St.
734-996-9622 | www.annarborymca.org
Runner Up: Mack Indoor Pool
Sports Camp
Liberty Athletic Club
2975 W. Liberty Rd.
734-665-3738 | www.libertyathletic.net
Runner Up: Saline Recreation Center
Day Camp
Saline Recreation Center
1866 Woodland Dr., Saline
www.cityofsaline.org
Runner Up: Leslie Nature and Science Center
Horseback Riding Lessons
Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
3425 E. Morgan Rd.
734-677-0303 | www.therapeuticridinginc.org
Runner Up: Happy Hooves
Online
Mom Blogger
Ann Arbor With Kids
www.annarborwithkids.com
Runner Up: Good Idea Mom
Facebook Group
Ann Arbor Area Mamas Network
www.facebook.com/groups/annarbormamas
Runner Up: Hike it Baby
Ann Arbor District Library
www.pinterest.com/aadlpins
Runner Up: Fit4mom Ann Arbor
Humans of Ann Arbor
734-585-0788 | @humansofann_arbor
Runner Up: @a2withkids
Party
Birthday Party
My Urban Toddler
3010 Washtenaw Ave. #107
734-585-0788 | www.myurbantoddler.com
Runner Up: Liberty Athletic
Birthday Cake
Jefferson Market & Cakery
609 W. Jefferson St.
734-665-6666 | www.jeffersonmarketandcakery.com
Runner Up: Zingerman’s Bakehouse
Entertainer
Robinsongs for Kids
1293 N. Zeeb Rd.
734-929-2133 | www.robinsongsforkids.com
Runner Up: Colors the Clown
Decorations
Paper Source
3070 Washtenaw Ave. #107
734-794-9100 | www.papersource.com
Runner Up: The Potting Shed
Photographer
Kat Foley Photo
131 E. Michigan Ave., Saline
734-904-0070 | www.katfoleyphoto.com
Runner Up: Chin-Azzaro