Best Bowling Alley
Saddleback Lanes
“I’ve been going to Saddleback Lanes since the ‘90s when I was a child growing up in Mission Viejo. I always looked forward to birthday parties and events there and even joined a league as a young teenager. I’m excited to share these experiences with my daughter when she’s old enough to bowl.”
— Maureen Boswell, Mission Viejo
Best Swim Class
Goldfish Swim School
“I highly recommend Goldfish Swim School to parents who want great instructors to teach their children water safety skills. Every staff member is highly trained to make sure you have a golden experience. I had an amazing experience with my kid(s), 10/10.”
— Sydney Velasquez, Laguna Woods
Best Single-Campus Private School
Trabuco Hills High School
“The school does an outstanding job reaching out to all students to help get them involved. There is an activity, sport, club or volunteer opportunity that applies to the entire student body. Any student can start a club. The teachers/staff help students focus on real-world experiences beyond the classroom.”
— Katy Yarter, Mission Viejo
Best Speech Therapy/Special Needs Therapy
Connection Therapy Clinic
“They really support the entire family. They focus on the kids and the parents. The therapist even hosts moms’ nights for no cost. The speech therapist is the BEST. She works with kids and really sees them for who they are. Does not require work to be done at a desk, but will use sensory strategies for kids who find it difficult to sit still. Plus, the owner is a special needs mom herself.”
— Elizabeth Rubinstein, Aliso Viejo
Best Mommy & Me
MOMS Orange County
“Their classes are so vital to provide families with empowering knowledge. As a mother, I appreciate all that I have learned from them. The Mommy and Me class taught me so much about my new role as a mother. Every conversation is so intentional and filled with important information. We are constantly learning about our children’s development and ways to interact with them. MOMS Orange County is such a valuable token for all families in our county. They are the absolute best!”
— Marissa De La Vega, Santa Ana
Best Family Dentist
Center Plaza Dentistry
“Dr. Hofkes and Dr. Yin just straight up care for their patients. They are excellent dentists who communicate with their patients and make sure everything is clear, above board and extremely well done.”
— Neil Alexander, Los Alamitos
Best Coding Class
Code Ninjas
“Code Ninjas in Los Alamitos is truly the best after-school program out there. It teaches coding and STEM education to kids from ages 5 and up and really focuses on teaching methods that help them develop in their own pace without any stress. It teaches kids how to solve complex problems using real-world examples.”
— Sarah Kim, Los Alamitos
Best Party Entertainment
Creative Parties for Kids
“They put their all into themed birthday parties with costumed characters and activities. The best part is their space can also host your party, and you can leave the mess behind. The children have fun and engage, and are able to play.”
— Laura Childers, Orange
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