Reader’s Choice Awards

Best School – Broward

Pine Crest School (opens in a new tab)

Pine Crest School believes in educating a generation of students to be emotionally intelligent, intellectually inspired, and prepared to change the world.

Best School – Miami

KLA Academy (opens in a new tab)

KLA Academy offers a child-centered, hands-on approach to teaching and learning that’s unlike any other school in the region.

Best Preschool

Pineview Preschools

Pineview Preschools’ mission is to provide innovative programs that help children, families, and staff work together to achieve the highest quality of early childhood education.

Best Language School

La Piazza Academy (opens in a new tab)

La Piazza Academy embraces Miami’s multilingual community by supporting students as they learn world languages in the classroom.

Best Baby & Toddler Play Classes

Gymboree Play & Music

Gymboree Play & Music is the global leader in developmental play, music, and art classes for parents and children from newborn to five.

Best Music School

Frost School of Music (opens in a new tab)

The Frost School of Music houses concert and recital halls, world-class recording studios and labs, a technology center, a music library, and fully equipped rehearsal spaces.

Best Arts Summer Camp

Miami Fine Arts Academy

Miami Fine Arts Academy has passionately advocated for the arts and given hundreds of students a quality education, with piano, guitar, violin lessons and more.

Best Martial Arts Summer Camp

White Tiger & Dragon Martial Arts

White Tiger & Dragon Martial Arts in Coconut Grove teaches adults and kids essential self-defense techniques and skills.

Best After-School Program – Miami

The Real Food Academy

The Real Food Academy turns cooking into an art form: a place of discovery, a celebration of flavors, and an education in healthy eating with real, unprocessed ingredients.

Best After-School Program – Broward

David Posnack JCC (opens in a new tab)

The David Posnack Jewish Community Center enriches lives by connecting people through cultural, educational, social, recreational, and wellness programs.

Best ABA Therapy for Special Needs

A1A Behavioral Health

A1A Behavioral Health is one of South Florida’s preferred providers of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy.

Best School for Special Needs

Crystal Academy

Crystal Academy is a premium therapy center and school with a unique holistic program and individualized therapy services.

Best Provider for Special Needs

Atlantis Academy Miami (opens in a new tab)

Atlantis Academy Miami provides a safe, nurturing environment that supports students’ academic, social, and emotional growth and builds their self-worth and self-confidence.

Best Enrichment Program for Special Needs

Miami Learning Experience School

Miami Learning Experience prioritizes personalized care, tailored programs, and individual attention to help every student with special needs reach their goals.

Best Maternity Hospital

Baptist Hospital (opens in a new tab)

Baptist Health South Florida offers caring, comprehensive maternity services to expectant and new mothers at many of its hospitals.

Best Pediatric Hospital – Miami

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital offers world-renowned pediatric medicine for children of any age.

Best Pediatric Hospital – Broward

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital (opens in a new tab)

One of the region’s leading pediatric hospitals, trusted by South Florida families in the moments that count, with a full range of children’s healthcare services.

Best Pediatric Center – Miami

Gables Pediatrics (opens in a new tab)

Gables Pediatrics provides compassionate, up-to-date, family-centered care for infants, children, and adolescents.

Best Pediatric Center – Broward

After Hours Pediatric Urgent Care (opens in a new tab)

After Hours Pediatrics provides high-quality pediatric urgent care in a clean, friendly environment.

Best Pediatric Dentistry – Miami

Premier Pediatric Dentistry (opens in a new tab)

A boutique-style pediatric dental office focused on minimally invasive, personalized, and gentle care for kids of all ages and abilities.

Best Pediatric Dentistry – Broward

American Pediatric Dental Group

American Pediatric Dental makes kids feel comfortable with gentle, experienced care.

Best Orthodontist

Orthodontics of South Miami (opens in a new tab)

For more than 40 years, Orthodontics of South Miami has been creating outstanding, healthy smiles for whole families.

Best Family Dentist

Merrick Dental (opens in a new tab)

A complete range of dental services, so the whole family can smile with confidence.

Best Insurance Company

Ambetter Health (opens in a new tab)

Ambetter Health helps members get the care they need, with access to great benefits and perks.

Best Attraction

Jungle Island

Miami’s premier entertainment destination, combining the beauty of Miami’s tropical landscape with extraordinary animals from around the globe.

Best Theme Park

LEGOLAND Florida (opens in a new tab)

LEGOLAND Florida Resort is a multi-day vacation destination built for kids, in the heart of Central Florida.

Best Science Museum – Miami

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

Miami’s science museum in Museum Park, with an aquarium, a planetarium and hands-on exhibits for every age.

Best Science Museum – Broward

Museum of Discovery and Science

Fort Lauderdale’s hands-on science museum, with interactive exhibits, live animals and an IMAX theater.

Best Trampoline Park

Sky Zone (opens in a new tab)

Sky Zone is a space to move, create, and be yourself.

Best Party Venue – Broward

Xtreme Action Park (opens in a new tab)

Xtreme Action Park has go-kart racing, bowling, an arcade, a trampoline park, a roller-skating rink and event spaces.

Best Party Venue – Miami

Urban Air (opens in a new tab)

Urban Air is the ultimate indoor adventure park and a destination for family fun.

Best Family Hair Salon

Supercuts South Miami

Supercuts offers personal attention and everything from cuts to color, at an affordable price.

Best Children’s Store

Dreams of Cuteness (opens in a new tab)

A curated selection of favorite brands, all in one place.

Best Laundry Service

Coconut Grove Laundry & Cleaners

Full-service dry cleaning, laundry, alterations, leather, wedding gown and rug care, with personal service at a reasonable price.

Best Financial Advice

Evensky & Katz (opens in a new tab)

Evensky & Katz specializes in financial planning and goals-based investment management.

Best Financial Advice

Centennial Bank (opens in a new tab)

Best Pizza Restaurant

Kitchen 57 (opens in a new tab)

A modern American restaurant, bar and lounge serving brunch, lunch and dinner in a lively, casual setting.

Best Frozen Treats

Vayla’s Gourmet Shaved Ice

Gourmet shaved ice with vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, kosher and natural flavors, served with first-class, friendly service.