ENRICH YOUR KIDS
- Best Art Classes/ Lessons: Art In Mind Creative Wellness Studio
- Honorable Mention: KidzArt
- Best Dance Lessons: Dance Me
- Best Drama/Theater Lessons: School of Arts at Proctors
- Best Gymnastics Class: Twist'N Flip Gymnastics
- Best Little Kids Class: Tiny Tumblers at Twist'N Flip Gymnastics
- Best Martial Arts: Pai's Taekwondo
- Best Summer Camp:YMCA Summer Camp
- Best Swim Lessons: Glenville YMCA
- Best Youth Sports Program: Schenectady Little League
ENTERTAIN YOUR KIDS
- Best Family-Friendly Theater (Live/Family): Scotia Cinema
- Best Family-Friendly Festival or Event: Schenectady County Fall Festival
- Best Place for Indoor Fun: Rollarama
- Best Place for Outdoor Fun: Central Park Playground/ Pool
CELEBRATE WITH YOUR KIDS
- Best Birthday Party Venue: Rollarama
- Best Birthday Cake/ Cupcake: Villa Italia
- Best Birthday Add-On: Budget Bounce
- Best Family Photographer: Sophia Sabella Photography
FAMILY EATS
- Best Burger: Jumpin' Jack's Drive-In
- Best Coffee Shop: Puzzle's Bakery & Cafe
- Best Ice Cream/ Frozen Yogurt: Curry Freeze
- Best Pizzeria: I Love NY Pizzeria
- Marino's Flying Pizza
- Best Date Night Restaurant: More Perreca's
- Best Family-Friendly Restaurant: Canali's Restaurant
CHILD CARE & EDUCATION FOR YOUR KIDS
- Best Daycare/Learning: A Magic Kingdom Daycare Center and Wonderland Coop Nursery School (TIED)
- Best Private School: Brown School
- Honorable Mention: Mekeel Christian Academy - Scotia
BEAUTY, FITNESS & WELL-BEING FOR YOUR SELF
- Best Salon: La Bella Salon
- Best Health Club/Fitness Studio: Crossfit 518
- Best Pampering Place for Mom: Serendipity Salon & Spa
HEALTH CARE FOR YOUR FAMILY
- Best Dentist (Pediatric or Family): Schenectady Pediatric Dentistry
- Best Orthodontist: Battiste Orthodontics
- Best Pediatrician: Five Corners Family Practice
- Best Women's Health Practitioner: Dr. Esther Moon, OB/GYN
OTHER SERVICES
- Best Kids' Consignment Sale/Store: Trendy Tots
- Best Home-Based Business/Independent Consultant: Erin Carter, Plexus
- Best Pet Daycare/ Boarding: Heads to Tail
- Best Veterinarian: Rotterdam Veterinary Hospital
- Best Non-profit/ Charitable Organization: Things of My Very Own
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The 2016 Macaroni Kid GOLD Daisy Awards are a nominations-based contest. Businesses with the most validated nominations move on to the voting round. Businesses with the most validated votes win their category.
Contact Diana at gladysd@macaronikid.com for more information about this contest or for more information about Macaroni Kid Schenectady.
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