The votes have been tallied and the winners are in. We asked readers to cast their vote for the best of the best in all things local. From children’s entertainment to culinary favorites— see who reigns supreme.
Education
Preschool
First Presbyterian Church Nursery School
2330 S. Main St.
419-423-2112 | www.findlayfpc.org
Runner Up: Owens Community College Early Learning Center
Tutoring center
Jennifer Obenour, Van Buren Local Schools
Van Buren Middle School
217 S. Main St., Van Buren
419-299-3384 | www.vbschools.net
Runner Up: Martie Andrews, Findlay High School
Teacher and their school
Jennifer Obenour, Van Buren Middle School
217 S. Main St., Van Buren
419-299-3384 | www.vbschools.net
Runner Up: Martie Andrews, Findlay High School
Elementary school
Van Buren
217 S. Main St., Van Buren
419-299-3384 | www.vbschools.net
Runner Up: Lincoln Elementary School
Middle school
Van Buren
217 S. Main St., Van Buren
419-299-3384 | www.vbschools.net
Runner Up: Donnell Middle School
Charter school
Findlay Digital Academy
1219 W. Main Cross, Suite 101
419-425-3598 | www.findlaydigitalacademy.com
Runner Up: Ohio Virtual Academy
After-school program
Findlay Family YMCA
231 E. Lincoln St.
419-422-4424 | www.findlayymca.org
Runner Up: Findlay After & Before School Sessions (FABSS)
Special needs services
Center for Autism & Dyslexia
7430 Timberstone Dr.
567-525-4487 | www.centerforautismanddyslexia.com
Runner Up: Special Kids Therapy
Daycare
YMCA Child Development Center
231 E. Lincoln St.
419-422-3174 | www.findlayymca.org
Runner Up: Owens Community College Early Learning Center
Babysitting / Nanny service
Natalie Jenkins
Runner Up: Lindsay Hackworth
Parenting classes
College First Church of God
1100 N. Main St.
419-422-7365 | www.collegefirst.org
Runner Up: Help Me Grow
Music class
Stephanie Patterson, Music by Stephanie
1724 Queenswood Dr., Unit 17
419-889-9508 | www.musicbystephanie.wordpress.com
Runner Up: Music Together of Findlay
Acting and theater classes
The Arts Partnership
618 S. Main St.
419-422-3412 | www.artspartnership.com
Runner Up: Fort Findlay Playhouse
Dance class
Findlay Family YMCA
300 E. Lincoln St.
419-422-4424 | www.findlayymca.org
Runner Up: Hip Hop at Becky’s School of Dance
Kids art class
The Arts Partnership
618 S. Main St.
419-422-3412 | www.artspartnership.com
Runner Up: Awakening Minds Art
Gymnastics class
Findlay Family YMCA
231 E. Lincoln St.
419-422-4424 | www.findlayymca.org
Runner Up: Capitol City Gymnastics
Health
Pediatric practice
Blanchard Valley Pediatrics
1818 Chapel Hill Dr., Suite D
419-424-1922 | www.bvpediatrics.com
Runner Up: Findlay Family Practice
Emergency care
Blanchard Valley Hospital
1900 S. Main St.
419-423-4500 | www.bvhealthsystem.org
Runner Up: Physicians Plus Urgent Care
Place to give birth
Blanchard Valley Hospital
1900 S. Main St.
419-423-4500 | www.bvhealthsystem.org
Runner Up: St. Luke’s Hospital
Birthing classes
Findlay Women’s Care
1917 S. Main St.
419-420-0904 | www.findlayobgyn.com
Runner Up: Blanchard Valley Hospital
OB / GYN
Dr. Kimberlee Perkins, Women and Children’s Center, Blanchard Valley Medical Practices
301 Wallace St.
419-424-0180 | www.blanchardvalleymedicalpractices.org/womenandchildrens
Runner Up: Dr. Robert Schutz
Midwife
Susan Smith, Findlay Women’s Care
1917 S. Main St.
419-420-0904 | www.findlayobgyn.com
Runner Up: Kathy Fries, Findlay Women’s Care
Doula
Sarah Stover, Intuitions Doula Services
419-235-0124 | Lima
imadoulasarah@gmail.com
www.limadoulasarah.com
Runner Up: Brittany Credit’s Live. Breathe. Birth Doula Services, Tiffin
Family doctor
Dr. Frank Cosiano, MD, Findlay Family Practice
1725 Western Ave.
419-423-4110
Runner Up: Dr. Iyabo Iboaya, MD, Terra Nova Medical Clinic
ENT doctor
Dr. Andrew Reid, MD, Findlay Ear, Nose & Throat Associates
1110 N. Main Cross St.
419-424-1393 | www.findlayent.com
Runner Up: Dr. Erik Nielson, MD, Findlay Ear, Nose & Throat Associates
Optometrist
Dr. Frederick Rosebrook
132 W. Lima St.
419-423-3601
Runner Up: Dr. Kurt Ebersole
Chiropractor
Lynsi Clinger, Clinger Chiropractic Center
239 S. Main St.
419-429-1111 | www.clingerchiropractic.com
Runner Up: Dr. Chris Lofquist, Flag City Sport & Spine
Allergist
Dr. Amber Patterson, Blanchard Valley Medical Associates
200 W. Pearl St.
419-427-1887 | www.bvma.com
Runner Up: Dr. Ghassan Safadi
Dentist
Blanchard Valley Pediatric Dentistry
1816 Chapel Dr.
567-525-4193 | www.bvpedsdent.com
Runner Up: Dr. Krystal DeClerck, DeClerck Family Dental
Orthodontist
Dr. Christopher Roberts, Findlay Orthodontics
1619 W. Main Cross St.
419-423-1452 | www.findlayortho.com
Runner Up: Dr. Kyle Amspaugh, Blanchard Valley Pediatric Dentistry
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Stephen Orr, MD, Spectrum Eye Care
15840 Medical Dr. S.
419-422-6190 | www.spectrumeyecareinc.com
Runner Up: Dr. Harry Bash
Veterinarian
Dr. Alexandra Tyzzer, VCA Findlay Animal Hospital
2141 Bright Rd.
419-423-7232 | www.vcahospitals.com/findlay-animal-hospital
Runner Up: Dr. Tony Fuller, Blanchard Valley Vet Clinic
Food
Cupcakes/bakery/sweet shop
The Sweet Retreat
1600 S. Blanchard St.
419-423-2253 | www.thesweetretreatfindlay.com
Runner Up: Cakes for Heaven’s Sake
Family-friendly restaurant
The Greek Garden
321 S. Main St.
419-422-0808 | www.thegreekgarden.com
Runner Up: La Charrita
Kid-friendly coffee shop
We Serve Coffee
114 E. Sandusky St.
567-525-4680 | www.weservecoffee.org
Runner Up: Fort Findlay Coffee & Doughnut Shop
Ice cream shop
Dietsch Brothers
400 W. Main Cross St.
419-422-4474
1217 Tiffin Ave.
419-423-3221 | www.dietschs.com
Runner Up: Archie’s Drive-In
Frozen yogurt shop
SweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt
2550 Tiffin Ave.
567-525-3064 | www.sweetfrogyogurt.com
Runner Up: Iggy’s Self Serve Frozen Yogurt
Healthy fast food
Chipotle Mexican Grill
15067 US-224
419-424-0905 | www.chipotle.com
Runner Up: Panera Bread
Local pizza place
Joey Fratello’s Pizzeria
116 E. Sandusky St.
419-427-5639 | www.joeyfratellos.com
Runner Up: AJ’s Heavenly Pizza
Place where kids eat free
Bob Evans
1101 W. Trenton Ave.
419-422-7211 2400 Tiffin Ave.
419-424-1800 | www.bobevans.com
Runner Up: Texas Roadhouse
Shopping
Kid’s clothing
Once Upon a Child
1825 Tiffin Ave.
419-422-0400 | www.onceuponachildfindlay.com
Runner Up: Justice
Kid’s shoe shop
Once Upon a Child
1825 Tiffin Ave.
419-422-0400 | www.onceuponachildfindlay.com
Runner Up: Stride Rite
Maternity clothing store
Once Upon a Child
1825 Tiffin Ave.
419-422-0400 | www.onceuponachildfindlay.com
Runner Up: Kohl’s
Baby boutique shop
TRENDS! on Main
501 S. Main St.
419-420-1582 | www.trendsonmain.com
Runner Up: Homestead Collection
Mom-owned business
Charming Finds Boutique
1100 Tiffin Ave.
567-301-2396 | www.charmingfindsboutique.com
Runner Up: Katie Malick Photography
Place for furnishing the nursery
The Granary Gift & Furniture Barn
7977 CR 236
419-422-0200 | www.ggbarn.com
Runner Up: Charming Finds Boutique
Spaces & Places
Place to volunteer
Open Arms
401 W. Sandusky St.
419-422-4766 | www.openarmsfindlay.com
Runner Up: Chopin Hall food pantries
Place for winter fun
Riverbend Recreation Area – Reservoirs Area
16618 TR 208, Findlay
419-425-7275 | www.hancockparks.com
Runner Up: The Cube
Rainy day activity
Findlay-Hancock County Public Library
206 Broadway St.
419-422-1712 | www.findlaylibrary.org
Runner Up: Children’s Museum of Findlay
Place to read
Findlay-Hancock County Public Library
206 Broadway St.
419-422-1712 | www.findlaylibrary.org
Runner Up: George House Coffee & Tea Co.
Place to worship
College First Church of God
1100 N. Main St.
419-422-7365 | www.collegefirst.org
Runner Up: CedarCreek Church
Museum
Children’s Museum of Findlay
1800 Tiffin Ave., #201
567-250-9616 | www.cmfindlay.com
Runner Up: Mazza Museum
Fair or festival
Hancock County Fair
1017 E. Sandusky St.
419-429-7344 | www.handcockfairgrounds.com
Runner Up: Flag City Balloon Fest
Place for a picnic
Riverside Park
231 McManness Ave.
419-425-7275 | www.hancockparks.com
Runner Up: Litzenberg Memorial Woods
Day trip spot
Grand Rapids, Ohio
PO Box 309 | 17460 Sycamore Rd., Grand Rapids
419-832-5305 | www.grandrapidsohio.com
Runner Up: Toledo Zoo & Aquarium
Animal encounters
Toledo Zoo & Aquarium
2 Hippo Way, Toledo
419-385-4040 | www.toledozoo.org
Runner Up: Oakwoods Nature Preserve
Tween activity
Ice Skating at The Cube
3430 N. Main St.
419-424-7176 | www.findlayohio.com
Runner Up: Pirate’s Cove
Bowling alley
AMF Sportsman Lanes
616 Trenton Ave.
419-422-9757 | www.amf.com
Runner Up: Seneca Lanes
Local toy store
Mother Hubbard’s Learning Cupboard
219 Broadway St.
419-425-3276
Facebook under “Mother Hubbard’s Learning Cupboard”
Runner Up: DorAnne’s Gifts & Gourmet
Garden and nature center
Oakwoods Nature Preserve
1400 Oakwoods Ln.
419-425-7275 | www.hancockparks.com
Runner Up: Riverbend Recreation Area
Date night
Carmike 12 Movie Theater
906 Interstate Dr.
419-423-7388 | www.carmike.com
Runner Up: Stix Restaurant
Play
Place to go ice skating
The Cube
3430 N. Main St.
419-423-8533 | www.findlayohio.com
Runner Up: Bowling Green State University Ice Arena, Bowling Green
Place to go roller skating
Rolling Thunder Skating and Family Fun Center
2225 Keith Parkway
419-422-7227 | www.rollingthunder-findlay.com
Runner Up: Edgewood Skate Arena
Place to buy sports equipment
Dave’s Running Shop
1817 Tiffin Ave.
567-525-4767 | www.davesrunning.com
Runner Up: Dunham’s Sports
Park or playground
Fort Findlay Playground at Emory Adams Park
1827 S. Blanchard St.
419-424-7176 | www.findlayohio.com
Runner Up: Riverside Park
Indoor playspace
Findlay Village Mall
1800 Tiffin Ave.
419-423-8732 | www.shopfindlayvillagemall.com
Runner Up: Children’s Museum of Findlay
Water Park
Great Wolf Lodge
4600 Milan Rd., Sandusky
800-641-9653 | www.greatwolf.com/sandusky
Runner Up: Castaway Bay, Sandusky
Family-friendly gym
Findlay Family YMCA
300 E. Lincoln St.
419-422-4424 | www.findlayymca.org
Runner Up: Planet Fitness
Biking trail
Slippery Elm Trail
4600 Milan Rd., Sandusky
www.ohiobikeways.net/slippery.htm
Runner Up: Blanchard River Greenway
Martial arts program
The Academy of Martial Arts Studies
102 Crystal Ave.
419-422-9262 | www.martialartsstudies.com
Runner Up: Findlay Martial Arts Academy
Swim lessons
Findlay Family YMCA
300 E. Lincoln St.
419-422-4424 | www.findlayymca.org
Runner Up: University of Findlay
Baby swim lessons
Findlay Family YMCA
300 E. Lincoln St.
419-422-4424 | www.findlayymca.org
Runner Up: Fostoria YMCA
Sports camp
Findlay High School Camps
1100 Broad Ave.
419-427-5488 | www.findlaycityschools.org/camp
Runner Up: University of Findlay Sports Camps
Summer day camp
Findlay City Schools’ Camp World at Donnell Middle School
301 Baldwin Ave.
419-427-5495 | www.campworld.findlaycityschools.org
Runner Up: Findlay Family YMCA Child Development Center
Horseback lessons
Triple T Ranch
6717 Township Road 215, Marion
419-424-1417 | www.thetttranch.com
Runner Up: KM Performance Horses
Online
Local parent Facebook group
Findlay MOPS
Find under “Findlay MOPs”
Runner Up: Fostoria Tiffin And Findlay Mom To Mom Sales
Local Pinterest account
Charity Denman
www.pinterest.com/christy6
Runner Up: Kathy Patterson, Flip Flop Girl
Local Instagram account
Our Cozy Den
@ourcozyden
Runner Up: @Perfectlyposhjr
Local mom blogger
Christy Denman
www.Ourcozyden.com
Runner Up: Emilee Roberts, Pea of Sweetness
Party
Place to buy a birthday cake
Cakes for Heaven’s Sake
1201 N. Main St.
567-525-5779 | www.cakesforheavenssake.com
Runner Up: Deena’s Cakes and Cookies, Fostoria
Family-friendly entertainer
Art Me! a Traveling Paint & Party Studio
227 E. Main St., Suite #105, Ottawa
419-306-4723 | www.artmeohio.wix.com/artme
Runner Up: Monkey Around
Place to buy birthday decorations
Decorations Plus
2219 N. Main St.
419-422-2831 | www.decorationsplusonline.com
Runner Up: Dollar Tree
Family photographer
Sarah Bruner Photography
419-306-6449 | www.sarahbrunerphotography.com
Runner Up: Stephanie’s Creations Photography, New Riegel
Place for a birthday bash
The Cube
3430 N. Main St.
419-424-7176 | www.findlayohio.com
Runner Up: Findlay Family YMCA
