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By Melissa Larsen<\/em><\/p>\n

When you have kiddos, there are important things to consider\u2014schools, doctors. And then\u00a0there are the fun aspects of parenting, like where to host Timmy\u2019s next birthday party. For all\u00a0your needs as Mom and Dad, check out these Valley family favorites.<\/p>\n

Best Academic Tutoring Service:\u00a0<\/strong>Pimentel Academic Services<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pimentel Academic Services began in 2010 as a family-owned and -operated local small\u00a0business that works to facilitate independent learning and give guidance to students as they\u00a0navigate the academic world. The staff consists of 12 instructors who work with students from\u00a0various schools from around the Valley. Classes for the 2016\/2017 school year have just been\u00a0announced including, several standardized test preparation classes.\u00a0Also a 2015 Winner!<\/span><\/i> pimentelacademicservices.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Best Birthday Party Spot and Best Day Summer Camp:\u00a0<\/strong>Pinspiration<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pinspiration, located on High Street in Phoenix, is a studio that makes it easy for everyone to\u00a0show off their artistic prowess. The venue includes a\u00a0VIP party room, a crafting\/project room,\u00a0Arizona’s only splatter room, inspired by Jackson Pollock, and though you might not need it for\u00a0your kiddo\u2019s party, a full-service beer\/wine bar. Pinspiration holds monthly workshops including\u00a0canvas nights, calligraphy workshops,\u00a0jewelry making and more. pinspirationaz.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Best Children’s Hospital:\u00a0<\/strong>Cardon Children’s Medical Center<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cardon Children\u2019s Medical Center, established in 2009 in Mesa, provides comprehensive,\u00a0family-centered medical care for children. The hospital campus is home to the largest emergency\u00a0room in the state, and acute care specialties include cancer care, diabetes and endocrinology,\u00a0digestive care, heart care, neonatal intensive care, neurosciences, orthopedics, surgery and more.\u00a0The center introduced a KidZone for children ages 3 to 11 with animation and games to ease\u00a0kids\u2019 minds and keep them busy during their visit.\u00a0Also a 2015 Winner!<\/span><\/i> bannerhealth.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Best Holiday Experience for Children:\u00a0<\/strong>North Pole Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

Based in Flagstaff, the North Pole Experience, home to Santa\u2019s workshop, has been creating\u00a0magic for kids\u2014and kids at heart\u2014every holiday season since 2009. Christmastime in 2016\u00a0brings an upgraded toy-building experience, a new bakery experience and upgrades to Santa’s\u00a0Factory Room. Best of all, in addition to helping the elves build toys for other children, each tot\u00a0will get to build and keep a special Santa’s Workshop collectible toy to take home and cherish.\u00a0northpoleexperience.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Best Kid-Friendly Hotel:\u00a0<\/strong>The Wigwam<\/strong><\/p>\n

Though it is especially fun to visit The Wigwam during the holidays, thanks to an on-site ice-skating rink, breakfasts with Santa and other fun family activities, the Litchfield Park resort\u00a0caters to kids all year. Bocce ball and pools, one with a 25-foot tower with two waterslides, are\u00a0just a few of the family-friendly attractions. The resort recently introduced the Camp Wigwam to\u00a0keep kids entertained, which kicks off May 31. Camp Wigwam activities include kickball,\u00a0scavenger hunts, cooking classes, poolside movies and more.\u00a0Also a 2015 Winner!<\/span><\/i> wigwamarizona.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Best Kids\u2019 Clothing Store:\u00a0<\/strong>Cheeky Chic Baby Boutique<\/strong><\/p>\n

A family business originally from Brooklyn, Cheeky Chic Baby Boutique was founded by Geri\u00a0Damone, along with her daughter Chrissy Cunningham, when they were inspired to open a SoHo-style baby boutique in Scottsdale after the birth of Damone\u2019s grandson. At its two Valley\u00a0outposts, Cheeky Chic carries the latest and trendiest designer clothing in the kids\u2019 fashion\u00a0industry, from too-cute tunics to skinny jeans, as well as organic collection and labor gowns.\u00a0cheekychicbb.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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AFM FAVE: Best Kids\u2019 Clothing Store:\u00a0<\/strong>Peek Kids<\/strong><\/p>\n

At its two Scottsdale locations, Peek Kids brings its customers everyday wear that is well\u00a0constructed with high-quality fabrics\u2014but not too precious.\u00a0From cheeky graphic tees to\u00a0beautiful dresses, kids and parents alike adore Peek\u2019s great designs and comfy construction.\u00a0peekkids.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Best Kids\u2019 Entertainment: Indoors:\u00a0<\/strong>Butterfly Wonderland<\/strong><\/p>\n

Home to 3,000 beautiful butterflies\u2014which guests get to experience up close and personal via\u00a0the indoor rainforest atrium\u2014Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale recently introduced monthly\u00a0Concerts in the Conservatory, Story Time for Tots and Tai Chi in the Rainforest. On April 9 and\u00a010, stop by for Wildlife Appreciation Days during which guests can enjoy live demonstrations by\u00a0the Liberty Wildlife Foundation. butterflywonderland.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Best Kids\u2019 Entertainment: Outdoors:\u00a0<\/strong>McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

Choo-choo enthusiasts chug-a- chug to Scottsdale\u2019s beloved McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park\u00a0year-round to take a ride on the Paradise and Pacific Railroad and the antique carousel, visit the\u00a0museum, and get rowdy at one of the popular birthday-party spot\u2019s playgrounds. And the fun\u00a0doesn\u2019t stop once the sun goes down. Come winter, the railroad park hosts one of the Valley\u2019s\u00a0most magical Christmas light displays. therailroadpark.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Best Kids\u2019 Restaurant:\u00a0<\/strong>Pita Jungle<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forget chicken nuggets and French fries. At Pita Jungle, they believe eating healthy is best\u00a0taught at an early age. Therefore, the popular restaurants\u2019 children\u2019s meals comprise high-quality\u00a0proteins, fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy carbohydrates and grains that little ones will\u00a0actually eat. Plus, kids love to be in charge of building their own meals as there are several foods\u00a0in each category to choose from (for instance, chicken, turkey, hummus, lentils or tofu for a\u00a0protein pick and, for veggies, cucumbers, broccoli, carrots or spinach).\u00a0Also a 2015 Winner!<\/span><\/i> pitajungle.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Best Master-Plan Community for Children in the Valley:\u00a0<\/strong>Anthem<\/strong><\/p>\n

Plenty of gorgeous green space, A-ranked schools and a plethora of after-school and weekend\u00a0activities. Anthem is the local pick for family-friendly living. An epicenter of outdoor fun,\u00a0Anthem Community Park is home to a splash pad, four acres of catch-and- release fishing lakes, a\u00a0hockey rink, a skate park and the Daisy Mountain Railroad. Anthem Community Center hosts\u00a0sports and programs for the youth, a teen room with games, TV\u2019s and more, as well as an\u00a0aquatics park. Anthem also boasts a low crime rate and annual special events (like Anthem Days\u00a0and Autumnfest) that keep residents\u2014especially those with children\u2014happy, safe and contented.\u00a0onlineatanthem.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Best Nanny Agency:\u00a0<\/strong>The Nanny Joynt<\/strong><\/p>\n

With more than five years of experience, The Nanny Joynt has gained a reputation as a top\u00a0agency for nanny placement. The Nanny Joynt team thoroughly examines resumes, personally\u00a0interviews qualified caregivers and calls reference after reference to ensure the most qualified\u00a0nannies are placed in your family. The Scottsdale-based company also specializes in the\u00a0nationwide placement of live-in nannies, household managers, newborn-care specialists,\u00a0housekeepers, tutors and pet sitters. nannyjoynt.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Best Overnight Summer Camp:\u00a0<\/strong>YMCA Camp Sky-Y<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more than 75 years, YMCA Camp Sky-Y participants have made life-long memories in the\u00a0mountains of Prescott. Campers as young as 7 years old get to participate in hiking and\u00a0swimming, campfires and crafts. While at camp, the youngsters not only savor the great outdoors\u00a0but learn valuable lessons about respect, team-building, responsibility and self-esteem.\u00a0Also a 2015 Winner!<\/span><\/i> azycamps.org\/camp-sky- y.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Best Pediatric Dentist Office:\u00a0<\/strong>Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics (Dr. Julie Anfinson, Dr. Tim Wilson and Dr.Danielle Goldstein)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The staff at Scottsdale\u2019s Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics believe that a healthy\u00a0smile is important at all ages.\u00a0 This is why they are proud to provide pediatric dental care to\u00a0patients as young as one year old. APDO ensures that your child is comfortable and happy every\u00a0time they enter the office. The highly skilled team of doctors treats each child with patience and\u00a0compassion, carefully nurturing and calming even the most apprehensive children. By promoting\u00a0healthy smiles and instilling the importance of\u00a0oral hygiene, APDO hopes to create a\u00a0pediatric\u00a0dental environment that your kids will be begging to return to. smilesbyapdo.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Best Pediatrician:\u00a0<\/strong>Dr. Arturo Gonzalez<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Arturo Gonzalez of Scottsdale Children\u2019s Group has held several leadership roles at the\u00a0American Academy of Pediatrics Arizona Chapter, including President of the Chapter, during the\u00a0course of his career. The award-winning pediatrician is the current Chair of the National\u00a0Nominating Committee for District VIII of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He has been in\u00a0private practice for 23 years. scottsdalechildrensgroup.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Best Place for Kids\u2019 Haircuts:\u00a0<\/strong>V’s Barbershop<\/strong><\/p>\n

At its 12 Arizona locations, V\u2019s Barbershop is a cut above the rest, offering an old-fashioned,\u00a0affordable barbershop experience. After being unable to find a traditional barbershop to take his\u00a0son to in the 90\u2019s, Jim Valenzuela, founder and CEO, who had fond memories of spending time\u00a0with his dad at barbershops growing up, decided to open V\u2019s in 1999. Since then, V\u2019s has\u00a0become a favorite haircut hot spot for many Valley families. vbarbershop.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Best Private High School:\u00a0<\/strong>Xavier College Preparatory<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since it was founded in 1943, Xavier College Preparatory has created a tradition of excellence\u00a0through its academic curriculum (there are 188 courses), community service, leadership\u00a0development and extracurricular opportunities. Xavier has earned its bragging rights as 100\u00a0percent of Xavier’s graduating class of 2015 enrolled at post-secondary institutions. Last March,\u00a0Xavier became one of only two high schools in the nation to receive an “Innovations in Catholic\u00a0Education” award for implementing programs to improve the teaching and learning of its\u00a0students, faculty and staff. xcp.org.<\/a><\/p>\n

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AFM FAVE: Best Private High School:\u00a0<\/strong>Notre Dame Preparatory<\/strong><\/p>\n

With a co-ed student body of 900, Notre Dame Preparatory, located in Scottsdale, offers a\u00a0perfect balance between academics, arts, spiritual formation and athletics. Ninety eight percent\u00a0of NPD graduates enroll in a four-year university while sports and arts also are of high\u00a0importance at NPD, as there are outstanding dance, theater, choir, jazz band, orchestra and guitar\u00a0orchestra programs and 19 different sports (in fact, 75 percent of students take part in sports).\u00a0This fall marks the third consecutive year in which NDP\u2019s application pool exceeded the\u00a0previous year\u2019s total. With more than 450 applications submitted, the NDP Class of 2020 was\u00a0drawn from the most competitive admissions pool in the school\u2019s history. npdsaints.org.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Best Private or Charter School:\u00a0<\/strong>Tesseract School<\/strong><\/p>\n

At Tesseract School in Paradise Valley, the educators stress their respect for the individual\u00a0student, and his or her intellectual and emotional needs, as opposed to their ability to fill in\u00a0bubbles on a standardized test. The development of individual talents, social responsibility,\u00a0critical thinking and problem-solving skills are some of the school\u2019s foremost objectives in\u00a0teaching future generations. tesseractschool.org.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Best Splash Pad:\u00a0<\/strong>Scottsdale Quarter<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scottsdale Quarter isn\u2019t just a local favorite for shopping and dining; youngsters can also be\u00a0found there during the summer splishing and splashing. Scottsdale Quarter\u2019s parklike public\u00a0gathering space, The Quad, features the largest pop-jet fountain in the region. The area is lined\u00a0with loungers for parents to take a load off while the littles get wet and wild.\u00a0Also a 2015 Winner!<\/span><\/i> scottsdalequarter.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Best Toy Store:\u00a0<\/strong>Kidstop toys & books<\/strong><\/p>\n

From toys that entertain your kid\u2019s hobbies (like knitting or painting) and sporting goods and\u00a0ride-on toys that promote heading outdoors to classics like board games and Legos, Kidstop toys\u00a0& books makes it easy to find the best birthday present of the bunch. Located in Scottsdale,\u00a0Kidstop\u2019s sister location, Babystop, meets all your newborn\u2019s needs. kidstoptoys.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Best Water Park:\u00a0<\/strong>Arizona Grand Resort & Spa<\/strong><\/p>\n

The seven acres of aquatic action known as the Oasis Water Park at Arizona Grand Resort & Spa\u00a0isn\u2019t just a local fave; it has even been featured on the Travel Channel as one of the nation\u2019s top\u00a010 water parks. Water lovers of all ages are thrilled by the water park\u2019s eight-story slides, zero-entry wave pool, Zuni River, a splash pad and much more. Also a 2015 Winner!<\/span><\/i> arizonagrandresort.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Most Entertaining Dinner Spot for Kids:\u00a0<\/strong>Rustler’s Rooste<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rustler’s Rooste in Phoenix has been a family-owned and \u2013operated favorite in the Valley since\u00a01971. With a Horney the Bull, the restaurant\u2019s real live bull greeting you at the entrance door, a\u00a0slide to take you to your table and video games in the saloon, a strolling magician and live music\u00a0every night, there is always something to garner the attention of event the littlest diners.\u00a0rustlersrooste.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Buy your copy of Arizona Foothills Magazine Best of Our Valley 2016 Collectors Edition issue<\/b> here<\/b><\/a> or get the digital version<\/b> here<\/b><\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"By Melissa Larsen When you have kiddos, there are important things to consider\u2014schools, doctors. 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