KIDS BEST CHILDREN’S STORE
KATHERINE LEWIN
READERS CHOICE
Doodlet’s On top once again, not only is this store adored by children, it’s always a fun time for parents, too. In business and entertaining Santa Fe since 1955, you can always count on leaving the store with a smile on your face, and a few new toys. Check out handmade folk art, take home some candy or pick out a couple funky ornaments for the holidays. With upwards of 140,000 treasures to uncover, we’re afraid if you don’t drag your kids out, they’d stay in Doodlet’s forever. 120 Don Gaspar Ave., (505) 983-3771
Bee Hive Books Help Bee Hive celebrate 10 years in business by stopping by and getting lost in the shelves. Did we mention they run writing workshops for your potential upand-coming kid author? Well, now you know. Let the bookworm shine through, Santa Fe. 328 Montezuma Ave. (505) 780-8051
Moon Rabbit Toys Gather around the fireplace or enjoy a summer evening out on the veranda with your loved ones and your new pick from Moon Rabbit Toys. Visit and pick up your new strategic, problem-solving and interactive pastime here. 112 W San Francisco St. # 212C (505) 982-9373
Doodlet’s
Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences Offering comprehensive tactile learning, fostering self-expression and uniqueness while incorporating social and emotional development programs throughout the entire elementary curriculum, Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences is determined to help children on their way to becoming compassionate, whole-hearted and harmonious human beings. 5912 Jaguar Drive, (505) 438-8585
Turquoise Trail Charter School
BEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Wood Gormley Elementary Providing quality education while closing the wealth and achievement gaps in our state, Wood Gormley offers one of the best learning environments in Santa Fe. Parents are welcome to play an active role, too, inspiring a sense of community. The small wonder of Santa Fe Public Schools is tucked away in the South Capital, where creativity is encouraged every day of the school year. 141 E Booth St. (505) 467-4800
A New Mexico-certified bilingual multicultural education program, Turquoise Trail has been continually providing some of the highest educational standards as a charter school since 1994. They’ve even got their own staff-led podcast! 13 San Marcos Loop, (505) 986-4000
BEST HIGH SCHOOL Santa Fe High School With unique magnet programs for select studies—Academy of AgriScience, Institute of Biotechnology and the
Academy of Veterinary Assisting—Santa Fe High is committed to the success of every student, through providing extensive student resources. The after school tutoring program, Beyond the Bell, is just one example of the dedication at the central high for Santa Fe Public School. Plus, there's an endless amount of sports to participate in and clubs to join. 2100 Yucca St., (505) 467-2400
New Mexico School for the Arts Offering intensive education in major art disciplines while maintaining stellar standard assessment scores in reading, math and science is quite a feat of excellence. The charter school even offers a residential program to those living commuting-distance away from Santa Fe. Admission is by application. 500 Montezuma Ave. (505) 310-4194
school setting, Mandela gives your child opportunities to flourish. 1604 Agua Fria St., (505) 467-1901
BEST KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT Cowgirl We won’t lie, the idea of sipping on an ice cold Shirley Temple while munching on an out of this world, cheesy quesadilla sounds appealing, even to us adults. It’s practically a given that the kids will have a great time at Cowgirl, which even has its own built-in playground. The establishment is so dedicated to keeping your kid smiling that you can even order an ice cream “baked potato” for your little one. Talk about cocoa goodness! 319 S Guadalupe St., (505) 982-2565
Plaza Cafe Southside
Mandela International Magnet School Students participating in the International Baccalaureate Program, like the one offered at Mandela, are known for getting into the world’s best universities. With an excellent teacher-tostudent ratio and a small and secluded
Put your kids in front of a juicy cheeseburger and a strawberry shake and we assure you, they won’t be complaining. The funky throwback environment and decorations are ogle-worthy and the amiable staff are the cherry on top of this kid-friendly experience. 3466 Zafarano Drive, (505) 424-0755 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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