2007 SBParent.com Parents' Pick Awards

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Accidentally left off this list was Best Childbirth Classes, First Place: Cottage Hospital 

2005 SBParent.com Parents' Pick Awards

Birthday and Shower Invitations
Winner: Paper Ink
Honorable Mention: Glenda’s Party Cove

Holiday Cards
Winner: Costco
Honorable Mention: P J's Hallmark Shop

Birthday Supplies and Favors
Winner: Glenda’s Party Cove
Winner: Pacific Company

Place to Host a Birthday
Winner: My Gym, Children’s Fitness Center
Honorable Mention: Parks

Best Birthday Cakes
Winner: Costco
Honorable Mention: Anna’s Bakery

Babysitter
Grandma and Grandpa were the winners in this category.
Honorable Mention: Christin Allrich, Yolanda Espinoza, Erin Feeney, Jessica Fink , Kayla Howard-Anderson, Lauren Klapp, Caitlin Leff, Sara Martinovich , Christina Palacio, Pamela Palacio, Sloan Pettersen, Stacy Radujko, Nicole Richardson, Corrigan Speicher , Christina Villalovos, Sierra Young, Kristi Ware and Beth Williams.

Preschool
Winner: Circle of Friends Children’s Center
Honorable Mention: The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop

Elementary School
Winner: Foothill Elementary School
Honorable Mention: Hope Elementary School

Pediatrician
Winner: Dr. David Abbott
Honorable Mention: Dr. Steven Abbott
Honorable Mention: Dr. Gerard Brewer

Pediatric Dentist
Winner: Dr. Robert Ruby & Dr. Yvonne Rochon
Honorable Mention: Dr. Steven Mascagno

Obstetrician/Gynecologist
Winner: Dr. Margaret Echt
Honorable Mention: Dr. Susanne Ramos
Honorable Mention: Dr. Ayesha Shaikh

Occupational/Physical Therapist
Winner: Dr. Mark Brisby (is a chiropractor & certified athletic trainer - not a physical therapist.)

Family Therapist/Psychologist
Winner: Michael Madden

Holistic Health Care
Winner: Maes Center for Natural Health Care
Honorable Mention: Santa Barbara Center for Natural Medicine

Child Friendly Restaurants
Winner: California Pizza Kitchen
Honorable Mention: Beach Grill at Padaro
Honorable Mention: Red Robin

Grocery Store
Winner: Trader Joe’s
Honorable Mention: Vons

Grocery Delivery
Winner: Albertsons.com

Health Food Store
Winner: Lazy Acres Market
Honorable Mention: Lassen's Health Foods

Take-out Meals
Winner: Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch
Honorable Mention: Fresco

Childbirth Classes
Winner: Cottage Health System

New Parent Classes
Winner: PEP- Baby Basics
Honorable Mention: Infant Times taught by Laura Sobell (SBCC Continuing Ed)

Parent Support Groups
Winner: PEP (Postpartum Education for Parents)
Honorable Mention: SB Parents of Multiples (formerly Mothers of Multiples)

Diaper Services
Winner: Enviro-Baby

Doulas and Nurses
Winner: Kitty Maxwell

Art Supplies
Winner: Art Essentials
Honorable Mention: Michaels Arts and Crafts

Toys
Winner: Kernohans
Honorable Mention: KB Toys & Toyland

Educational Materials
Winner: Bennett’s Educational Materials

Maternity Clothes
Winner: Due Maternity
Honorable Mention: Motherhood Maternity

Kid’s Clothes
Winner: Gymboree Clothing
Honorable Mention: Gap Kids

Kid’s Shoes
Winner: Nordstrom
Honorable Mention: Payless Shoes

Used Kid’s Clothes and Toys
Winner: Polar Bear
Honorable Mention: Replay

Kid’s Sports Equipment
Winner: Play it Again Sports
Honorable Mention: SportMart

Baby Furniture/Equipment
Winner: Baby Furniture & Accessories Santa Barbara
Honorable Mention: Chicken Little

Children’s Furniture
Winner: Hopscotch Fine Furnishings
Honorable Mention: Baby Furniture & Accessories Santa Barbara

Bookstore for Kids
Winner: Chaucer’s Books
Honorable Mention: Border's Books, Music & Cafe

Kid’s Haircuts
Winner: Kids Cuts
Honorable Mention: Tortoise and the Hair

Scrapbook Supplies
Winner: Santa Barbara Scrapbooks
Honorable Mention: Michaels Arts & Crafts

Family Photographer
Winner: Brad Elliott

Place to get Car Seat Checked
Winner: California Highway Patrol

Outdoor Fitness / Health Clubs
Winner: YMCA
Honorable Mention: Moms in Motion

Place to Volunteer with Kids
Winner: Unity Shoppe

Kids Parade
Winner: Fiesta Children’s Parade
Honorable Mention: PEP Halloween Parade

Hiking Trail with Kids
Winner: Rattlesnake Canyon
Honorable Mention: Jesusita Trail

Annual Family Event
Winner: Old Spanish Days Fiesta
Honorable Mention: Summer Solstice

Places to Take a Field Trip
Winner: Santa Barbara Zoo
Honorable Mention: UCSB Marine Life & SB Museum of Natural History

Beach
Winner: Goleta Beach Park

Park/Playground: TODDLER
Winner: Hidden Valley
Honorable Mention: Willowglen/La Mesa/Chase Palm/Hilda Ray/Goleta Beach

Park/Playground: PRESCHOOL +
Winner: Kids World
Honorable Mention: Chase Palm Park

Camp 3–6 year olds
Winner: Zoo Camp (Santa Barbara Zoo)
Honorable Mention: My Gym, Children’s Fitness Center

Camp 6-12 year olds
Winner: Westmont Sports Camp (at Westmont College)
Honorable Mention: UCSB Summer Camps

Overnight Camp
Winner: YMCA Camp Arbolado

Best Parent & Child Class
Winner: Kindermusik
Winner: My Gym, Children’s Fitness Center

Afterschool Program
Winner: Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara
Honorable Mention: Creative Arts Program

Sports Programs
Winner: AYSO Soccer
Honorable Mention: Blaze Water Polo

Tutoring Program
Winner: Dubin Learning Center

Art Program
Winner: Arts Alive! Dance and Creativity Center
Winner: Ridley-Tree Education Center at McCormick House

Language Program
Winner: Creative Arts, Inc.

Cooking Classes for Kids
Winner: Healthy Cooking with Kids

Martial Arts
Winner: Martial Arts Family Fitness

Music
Winner: Kindermusic

Singing Program
Winner: Kindermusic
Honorable mention: Young Singers Club

Dance Classes
Winner: Gustafson Dance
Honorable Mention: SB Jazz & Dance Academy

Gymnastics Program
Winner: The Spirals Gymnastic Foundation
Honorable Mention: My Gym, Children’s Fitness Center

Science & Marine Program
Winner: Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Etiquette Program
Winner: Mind Your Manners

Swim Lessons
Winner: Wendy Fereday Swim School
Honorable Mention: Wilson Swimming

Water Sports Program
Winner: Blaze Water Polo
Honorable Mention: UCSB Surf & Kayak Camp

Tennis Programs
Winner: Cathedral Oaks Athletic Club
Honorable Mention: SB Parks & Recreation

Best Travel Agent
Winner: AAA Travel Agency

Best Local Hotel for Families
Winner: Four Seasons Biltmore Hotel
Honorable Mention: Harbor View Inn & Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort

Did we miss anything? If there are categories you would like to see next year, let us know by emailing info@sbparent.com.