BEST HOSPITAL
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City Located in northwest Oklahoma City, 381-bed Mercy is a leader in breast imaging and research, robotic surgery, and in the treatment of cancer, stroke and heart disease. 405-755-1515, www. mercy.net FINALISTS: INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center • Norman Regional Health System • OU Medicine/Children’s Hospital EDUCATION & AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
BEST MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO
BEST DANCE STUDIO
Martial Arts Ministries
Tippi Toes Dance Company
Martial Arts Ministries offers classes for beginners at age 3 though adult. Teaches focus, discipline and self control in a Christian facility. 405-418-7388, www.maministries.com
Tippi Toes offers dance classes in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, Mommy/Daddy and me and Baby Ballet for children up to 10 years old. Classes also offered for students at local schools and daycare facilities at various locations. 405-3613620, www.tippitoesdance.com
FINALISTS: All-American Martial Arts • ATA Karate • Pride Mixed Martial Arts
FINALISTS: Academy of Dance Arts • Studio J School of Dance
BEST ART STUDIO/ART LESSONS
Oklahoma City Museum of Art
Located in downtown Oklahoma City's Arts District, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art offers a variety of age-appropriate, thematic classes and workshops based on the Museum’s exhibitions and permanent collection. All are led by professional educators, who provide guidance and encourage creativity with stimulating instruction and engaging activities. 405-236-3100, www.okcmoa.com FINALISTS: Fine Arts Institute of Edmond • Firehouse Art Center • Paint Your Art Out
BEST MUSIC INSTRUCTION
OCU Performing Arts Academy The OCU Performing Arts Academy provides students of all ages with private lessons in voice, piano, strings, brass, percussion and woodwinds, as well as Kindermusik, Suzuki instrumental programs and more. 405-208-5410, www.okcu.edu/music/academy FINALISTS: Ginger's Kindermusik of Oklahoma City • Sonder Music & Dance
BEST TUTORING/LEARNING ASSISTANCE CENTER
Kumon
Kumon is the world’s largest after-school math and reading academic enrichment program. With an individualized curriculum, Kumon helps children learn math and reading concepts based on their ability rather than their age or grade. Locations in North OKC and Edmond. www.kumon.com FINALISTS: Mathnasium of OKC • Sylvan Learning Center
BEST CHILD CARE CENTER
Westminster Child Development Center Providing care year round for children ages four months to five years, Westminster Child Development Center offers education and personal attention for the families of Westminster Presbyterian Church and the surrounding community. 405-524-2204, www. wpcokc.com/child-development-center FINALISTS: Camelot Child Development Center • The Goddard School • YMCA of Greater OKC
BEST GYMNASTICS/CHEER TRAINING FACILITY
Metro Gymnastics
For 32 years, Metro Gymnastics has provided organized recreational and competitive gymnastics programs for children of all ages. 405-848-5308, www.metrogymokc.com FINALISTS: Bart Conner Gymnastics Academy • Oklahoma Gold Gymnastics
BEST SPORTS LEAGUE
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City The Y’s youth sports programs are dedicated to helping children learn skills, make new friends, be active and learn to love a sport, including basketball, baseball, soccer and more. 405-2977777, www.ymcaokc.org FINALISTS: Norman Youth Soccer Association • Upward Sports OKC
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