With almost 12,000 votes counted, Monterey Bay Parent's Family Favorites for 2020-2021 have been decided. Most of the individual contests `were very close, the "Favorite Family Photographer" category had just eight votes separating the first and third places. There is also one tie: Favorite Pediatric Practice with Monterey Peninsula Pediatric Group and Pediatric Group of Monterey/Stanford Children's Health both being named winner.
Congratulations to all of the winners–parents all across the Monterey Bay Area have chosen you as their favorite!
The categories and winners:
CAMPS, LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
Favorite Afterschool Program: Ariel Theatrical
Favorite Art Classes: Progress Not Perfection Paint Parties
Favorite Dance Studio: The Dance Center
Favorite Gymnastics Studio: Rising Star Gymnastics
Favorite Martial Arts Program: Monterey Bay Taekwondo Academy
Favorite Music Teacher/Lessons: Andrew Marine
Favorite Sports League: Seaside Dolphins
Favorite Summer Camp: Central Coast YMCA
Favorite Theatre Classes: Ariel Theatrical
EDUCATION
Favorite Charter School: Bay View Academy
Favorite Daycare: Hearts & Hands
Favorite Preschool: All Saints Day School
Favorite Private School, Lower Grades: All Saints Day School
Favorite Private School, Upper Grades: York School
FAMILY FUN
Favorite Destination in San Francisco: Exploratorium
Favorite Destination in San Jose: Children's Discovery Museum
Favorite Destination in Santa Cruz: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Favorite Park: Dennis the Menace Playground
Favorite Place to Host a Birthday Party: MY Museum
Favorite Playground: Dennis the Menace Park
Favorite Toy Store: Thinker Toys
FOOD
Favorite Bakery/Desserts: Pavel's Backerei
Favorite Breakfast: First Awakenings
Favorite Family Friendly Dining: Lalla Grill
Favorite Ice Cream: MYO Yogurt
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Favorite Children's Dentist: Dr. J. Mark Bayless
Favorite Family Dentist/Practice: Vista Robles Dental Group
Favorite Hospital: Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
Favorite Medical Miscellaneous: MoGo Urgent Care
Favorite Orthodontist: Cassady Orthodontics
Favorite Pediatrician: James Bennett, MD-Stanford Children's Health
Favorite Pediatric Medical Practice (tie): Monterey Peninsula Pediatric Medical Group and Pediatric Group of Monterey/Stanford Children's Health
Favorite Physician, Specialty Practice: David S. Goldberg, M.D.
SERVICES
Favorite for Children's Clothing/Shoes: Joy-Per's Shoes
Favorite Children's Consignment Store: Chatterbaux
Favorite Clothing Store for Mom: The Wardrobe
Favorite Hair Salon: Oya Salon
Favorite Nail Salon: Paradise Nails Studio
Favorite Photographer: Michelle Findlay Photography
Favorite Realtor: Alecia Hull, Realtor
Favorite Spa: The Refuge
Veterinarian: Romie Lane Pet Hospital
Favorite Financial Services: Edward Jones: Milda Iliscupidez