The Best of Collin County 2023 nominees were chosen by the Plano Moms team and have been repeatedly recommended in our Facebook Group “Plano Moms Talk” over the last year.
This survey was completed during June 2023 with no consultation with the nominees to ensure it was an authentic and impartial vote without the nominees asking for votes from their customers.
These nominees were voted on by local Moms who are followers of our Social Media channels, registered to our Email List, or readers on our website, to determine the winner (nominee with the highest number of votes) for each category.
Your Winners for “Things to Do”
So many Moms are looking for fun places to go, things to do, and places to go, especially when it’s too hot or cold outside (here in Texas, we have more Summer months with high temperatures that make it hard for little kids!)
Best Place for Indoor Play
Urban Air
Crayola Experience Plano (2nd)
Kidzania (3rd)
Best Place to go Outdoors
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
Windhaven Meadows Park (2nd)
Heard Museum (3rd)
Best Museum for Kids
Heritage Farmstead Museum (2nd)
Dallas Museum of Art (3rd)
Best Places to see Animals
Dallas Zoo
Fort Worth Zoo (2nd)
Cathy’s Critters (3rd)
Best Birthday Party Venues
Pinstack
Woga Gymnastics (2nd)
Pump it Up (3rd)
PinStack is our favorite – tons of different things to do for kids of all ages!
Best Swim Classes for Kids
Plano Parks and Recreation
Emler Swim School (2nd)
Aqua Tots (3rd)
Best Music Schools and Teachers
Frisco School of Music and Performing Arts
School of Rock (2nd)
Plano Parks and Recreation (3rd)
Best Performing Arts Theaters and Classes
North Texas Performing Arts
Shine Plano and The Dallas Conservatory (Joint 2nd)
Frisco School of Music and Performing Arts (3rd)
Best Places for Sports
Plano Sports Authority
Plano Family YMCA (2nd)
i9 Sports (3rd)
Best Dance Classes and Studios
Destiny Devoted Dance
Chamberlain School of Ballet (2nd)
KJ Dance (3rd)
Your Winners of Best Services for Parents
Best Childcare for Infants
Creme de la Creme (multiple locations)
Kids ‘R’ Kids (multiple locations) (2nd)
The Goddard School (multiple locations) (3rd)
Best Preschool
Grace Presbyterian Christian Day School and Faith Lutheran School – Joint Winners
Kids ‘R’ Kids (2nd)
Plano ISD Preschools (3rd)
What do Parents think?
Grace Presbyterian Christian day school. Teachers are loving, knowledgeable, and very engaging. All of the staff care and treat you in a very personable way
Faith Lutheran School – Plano – The teacher and staff are amazing! The class size is small. The schedule is flexible. And the educational activities are customized for every single child at the level they need. The children aren’t just in school, they are a beloved part of a school family.
Best Private School
Prince of Peace Christian School
Faith Lutheran School (2nd)
Prestonwood Christian Academy (3rd)
What do Parents think?
Prince of Peace Christian School is such a supportive and magical community for young children and minds.
My son has been there for 5 years and I couldn’t imagine him anywhere else.
Best Pediatrician
Willow Bend Pediatrics
Shine Pediatrics (2nd)
Lone Star Kids Care (3rd)
What do Parents think?
Willowbend Pediatrics, Dr. Janet Le.
We have been seeing her for 7 years for our littles. She is the most amazing, kind-hearted, patient doctor with children. We started with her when our daughter was 1. We love her.
Best Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Patrick Ryan at Grin Dentistry
Sea of Smiles, Frisco (2nd)
Frisco Dentistry for Kids (3rd)
What do Parents think?
Dr. Patrick Ryan – Best bedside manner! Takes time to listen and explain and connect with my boys. The BEST STAFF IN DFW!!!
Best Orthodontist
Goldreich Orthodontics
North Texas Orthodontics Associates (2nd)
Dr Jensen (3rd)
Best Hospital to have a Baby
Texas Health Plano (Presbyterian Hospital of Plano)
Medical City Plano (2nd)
Baylor Frisco (3rd)
Best Doula or Midwife
Cheryl Walker
Lindsey Silberstein, Plano Birthplace
Brittany Bleistein
Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you to all of our local Moms who took part in our survey in June 2023.