Best of Springfield®

WINNERS AND FINALISTS: KIDS STUFF

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, The Outlet, YMCA, Community Child Care Connection

Children's clothing store

Once Upon a Child

4225 Wabash Ave.

217-679-7134

Finalists: Sweet Pea Consignment, Chatham, Carter's Children's Store, Luers, Just Kids

Dance studio

Springfield Dance

5531 International Pkwy.

217-483-3623

Finalists: Dance Creations Dance Studio, Above and Beyond Dance Company, Dance Arts Studio, Dayna's Dance Revolution

Day care center

Springfield Urban League – Head Start

1108 E. Cook St.

217-528-0893

Finalists: Silverleaf Children's Academy, Kimmy Kares Day Care, Calvary Academy / Daycare, YMCA Child Watch

Family fun spot

Kidzeum of Health and Science

412 E. Adams St.

217-679-2123

Finalists: Knight's Action Park, Henson Robinson Zoo, Bounce Tag, Malibu Jacks

Gymnastics

Springfield Gymnastics Center

3400 Gateway Dr.

217-787-4386

Finalists: Capital Elite Athletics, YMCA, Teeter Tots n Tumblers, Gymnastics Zone

Kid-friendly fun

YMCA

601 N. Fourth St., 217-544-9846

4550 W. Iles Ave., 217-679-1625

Finalists: Kidzeum of Health and Science, Southwind Park, Lincoln Memorial Garden, Skateland South

Kid-friendly restaurant

The Railyard on 66

2242 S. Sixth St.

217-717-1136

Finalists: The Creek Pub and Grill, Pizza Ranch, Home Plate Bar & Grill, Charlie Parker's Diner

Kids' art classes

Springfield Art Association

700 N. Fourth St.

217-523-2631

Finalists: B's Creative Studio – Gift Boutique & Art Classes, China Towne, Dabble Springfield, The Studio on the Square – Petersburg

Kids eat free

Charlie Parker's Diner

700 W. North St.

217-241-2104

Finalists: Home Plate Bar & Grill, Pizza Ranch, Brickhouse Grill & Pub, Dublin Pub

Kids' events/day camps

Springfield Art Association

700 N. Fourth St.

217-523-2631

Finalists: Camp Compass, Lincoln Memorial Garden Fall Harvest Festival, Springfield Theatre Centre's PAVE camps, B's Creative Studio Art Camp, YMCA Y Ninja

Kids' martial arts studio

John Geyston's Empowered Martial Arts Academy

1929 W. Iles Ave.

217-546-6762

Finalists: Gracie Barra – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, YMCA, Springfield Karate and Fitness, Shudo Kan Karate

Orthodontics

Tuthmvr Orthodontics

997 Clocktower Dr.

217-546-9600

Finalists: Longos, Middleton & Neely Orthodontics, William Bloink DMD Dental Group of Springfield, Modern Dental

Pediatrics center

Springfield Clinic Pediatrics

3501 Old Jacksonville Road

217-960-8193

Finalists: Memorial Physician Services Pediatrics, SIU Pediatrics, HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital, Frisina Family Wellness

Private school

Little Flower Catholic School

900 Adlai Stevenson Dr.

217-529-4511

Finalists: St. Agnes Catholic School, Blessed Sacrament School, Springfield Christian School, Trinity Lutheran School

Public school (9-12)

Glenwood High School

1501 Plummer Blvd., Chatham

217-483-2424

Finalists: Rochester High School, Springfield High School, Pleasant Plains, Springfield Public Schools District 186, Southeast High School

Public school (K-8)

Rochester Elementary Schools

707 W Main St., Rochester, 217-498-9778

456 Bertrand Ave., Rochester, 217-498-6216

Finalists: Glenwood Middle School, Iles Elementary School, Sherman Elementary, Farmingdale Elementary School

Summer camp

Camp Compass

1201 S. Fourth St.

217-691-8103

Finalists: Springfield Art Association/Edwards Place, YMCA, Camp CILCA, Springfield Urban League – CDF Freedom School

Swim lessons

YMCA

601 N. Fourth St., 217-544-9876

4550 W Iles Ave., 679-1625

Finalists: PORTA pool, Just Because

Tutoring or learning center

iMagicNation

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217-220-6272

Finalists: Sylvan Learning of Springfield, Springfield Urban League – Project Ready, Children's Dyslexia Center, YMCA