Children's support organization
Mini O'Beirne Crisis Nursery
1011 N. Seventh St., (217) 525-6800
Finalists: Compass for Kids, Girls on the Run, Children's Miracle Network, YMCA
Children's clothing store
Once Upon A Child
4225 Wabash Ave., (217) 679-7134
Finalists: Luers Group, Sweet Pea Consignment – Chatham, Carter's, Just Kids
Dance studio
Springfield Dance
5531 International Parkway, (217) 483-3623
Finalists: Jan's Dance Studio, Above & Beyond Dance Company, Dance Arts Studio, Dayna's Dance Revolution
Day care center
Springfield Urban League - Head Start/Early Head Start Program
1551 Madison Place, (217) 522-7303
Finalists: Kimmy Kares Day Care, Calvary Academy, YMCA Child Watch, Silverleaf Children's Academy
Family fun spot
Kidzeum of Health and Science
412 E. Adams St., (217) 679-2123
Finalists: Knight's Action Park, Henson Robinson Zoo, BounceTag, Skateland South
Gymnastics
Springfield Gymnastics Center
1755 Wabash Ave, (217) 787-4386
Finalists: YMCA, Outlaw Athletics, The Little Gym, L & M Gymnastics, Capital Elite Athletics
Kid-friendly place
Kidzeum of Health and Science
412 E. Adams St., (217) 679-2123
Finalists: Ergadoozy, Southwind Park, Lincoln Memorial Garden, Skateland South
Kid-friendly restaurant
The Creek Pub and Grill
1081 Jason Place, Chatham, (217) 483-8282
Finalists: Pizza Ranch, Home Plate Bar & Grill, Charlie Parker's Diner, Three Twigs Co.
Kids' art classes
Springfield Art Association
700 N. Fourth St., (217) 523-2631
Finalists: B's Creative Studio, Dabble Springfield, The Studio on the Square, China Towne Ceramics & Fired Art Studio
Kids eat free
Dublin Pub
1975 Wabash Ave., (217) 793-6871
Finalists: Pizza Ranch, Charlie Parker's Diner, Home Plate Bar & Grill, Brickhouse Grill & Pub
Kids' events/day camps
Springfield Urban League CDF Freedom School
100 N. 11th St., (217) 789-0830
Finalists: Springfield Art Association, Hoogland Center for the Arts, YMCA Y Ninja, Lincoln Memorial Garden Fall Harvest Festival
Martial arts studio (kids)
John Geyston's Empowered Martial Arts Academy
1929 W. Iles Ave., (217) 546-6762
Finalists: YMCA, Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Orthodontics
Groesch, Longos & Middleton Orthodontics
2534 Farragut Drive #1, (217) 408-4293
Finalists: Tuthmvr Orthodontics, Modern Dental
Pediatrics center
Springfield Clinic Pediatrics
3501 Old Jacksonville Road, (217) 528-7541
Finalists: Memorial Physician Services Pediatrics, HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital, SIU Pediatrics, Frisina Family Wellness
Private school
Little Flower Catholic School
900 Adlai Stevenson Drive, (217) 529-4511
Finalists: Blessed Sacrament, Christ the King School, Springfield Christian School, Montessori Children's House
Public school (9-12)
Glenwood High School
1501 Plummer Blvd., (217) 483-2424
Finalists: Springfield High School, Rochester High School, Springfield Public Schools District 186, Williamsville High School
Public school (K-8)
Rochester Elementary School
707 W. Main St., (217) 498-9778
Finalists: Glenwood Middle School, Sherman Elementary, Franklin Middle School, Iles Elementary School, Butler Elementary
Summer camp
Lake Springfield Christian Assembly
1674 Lick Creek Lane, Chatham, (217) 529-2625
Finalists: Camp CILCA, Camp Compass, YMCA, Springfield Art Association/Edwards Place
Swim lessons
YMCA
601 N. Fourth St., (217) 544-9846
4550 W. Iles Ave., (217) 679-1625
Finalists: Colony West, PORTA pool, Just Because
Tutoring or learning center
Springfield Urban League
Project Ready
100 N. 11th St., (217) 789-0830
Finalists: Sylvan Learning – Springfield, Children's Dyslexia Center of Springfield, Kumon Math and Reading Center of Springfield
