The votes are in for the 2018 Mom-Approved Awards in Northwest Arkansas! We and our fellow mamas appreciate companies who go above and beyond to make local mothers feel welcome and valued.
Please note that the top 3 businesses in each category are listed in random order (not always by number of votes). In some categories, there are four companies listed, indicating there was a tie for one of the top 3 spots. (After votes were tallied, winners were given the opportunity to advertise their win and thank moms for their votes.)
Feel free to share this list with mama friends who are new to the area and might need help finding Northwest Arkansas’ best mom-friendly businesses.
Again this year, we asked voters to also submit ONE vote for the “Best Overall Mom-Approved Business.” Congrats to the 2018 overall winner, Lisa Mac Photography!
Best Overall Mom-Friendly Business
Best Allergy Clinic
Hedberg Allergy & Asthma Center
Allergy & Asthma Clinic of NWA
ENT & Allergy Center
Best Bakery
Rick’s Bakery
Shelby Lynn’s Cake Shoppe
Briar Rose Bakery
Bizzy B’s Bakery
Best Orthodontic Clinic
Pediatric Dental Associates & Orthodontics
Brown Orthodontics
Best Childcare Facility
Doodlebugs Daycare
Noah’s Ark
The Children’s Hour
Best Pet Boarding
Camp Bow Wow_____
Dogwatch
Best Consignment Store
Rhea Lana’s of Northwest Arkansas
Once Upon a Child
Plato’s
Best Chiropractor
Millennium Chiropractic
Pinnacle Chiropractic and Family Wellness
Care Chiropractic
Best Dermatologist
Premier Dermatology & Skin Renewal Clinic
Ozark Dermatology Clinic & Advanced Aesthetics
Best Swim Lessons
Swim Ranch
Springdale Aquatics Center
AquaHawgs swim school
Best Family Outing
Lake Atalanta
Best Gift Store
Impressions Boutique & Gifts
Bella Gifts
Kate Austin
Best Car Dealer
Fayetteville Autopark
Lewis Ford
McLarty Daniel
Best Family Photography
Branch Portraits
Main Street Studios of Siloam Springs
Best Private or Charter School
Haas Hall Academy (charter)
Shiloh Christian School (private)
Providence Classical Christian Academy (private)
St. Joseph’s Catholic School (private)
Best Tutoring Service
Best Family Restaurant (fast-food)
Chick-fil-A
Raising Cane’s
Best Family Restaurant (table-service)
Kobe
Chuy’s
Monte Ne Chicken
Best Gymnastics Lessons
Williams Dance & Gymnastics Center
Hopes & Dreams Gymnastics
Aspire Gymnastics Academy
Best Dentist
Pediatric Dental Associates & Orthodontics
Mint Dental
Brad Jones D.D.S.
Best Local Women’s Clothing
Rustic Mule Boutique
Impressions Boutique & Gifts
Best Local Kids’ Clothing Boutique
Belle Boutique
Southern Style
Bella Jack’s Clothing Boutique
Best Kids’ Birthday Place
HighRise Extreme Air Sports
Best Martial Arts
Inferno Fitness & Martial Arts
ATA Martial Arts
Best Florist
Shirley’s Flowers, Inc.
Flowerama of Northwest Arkansas
Pigmint Flowers & Fun
Best Music Lessons
School of Rock
Arkansas Musicworks
Best Pediatric Dentist
Pediatric Dental Associates & Orthodontics
Smile Shoppe Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Brent Caple Pediatric Dentistry
My Village Dentistry
Best Eye Care / Optometry Clinic
McDonald Eye Associates
Centerton Family Eye Care
Best Hair Salon
Crown Beauty Bar
Freshair Salon
The Chop Shop
The Parlor
Best Moms’ Night Out
Theo’s
Junque 2 Jewels
Woodstone Pizza
Best Family Doctor
Dr. Joel Fankhauser
Dr. Mark Bonner
Dr. Anne Marie Magre
Best Pediatric Clinic
Northwest Arkansas Pediatrics
Best Start Pediatric
Living Tree Pediatrics
Best Toy Store
Dilly Dally’s Toy Store
Kindness & Joy Toys
Bella Jack’s
Best Pediatric Therapy
Arkansas Regional Therapy Services (ARTS)
Children’s Therapy T.E.A.M.
Absolute Pediatric Therapy
Best Dance Studio
Kaleidoscope Dance Academy
Academy of Dance
Rhythm & Shoes
Best Jewelry Store
Romance Diamond
Best Preschool
Kindle (Gracepoint Church)
St. Joseph’s Catholic School
Doodlebugs Daycare
The Children’s Hour
Best Place to Work Out
Fayetteville Athletic Club
Planet Fitness
Best Spa
Premier Dermatology & Skin Renewal Clinic
Spa Botanica of Northwest Arkansas
Revive Medical Spa
Best Tutoring Service
Mathnasium of Bentonville
Sylvan Learning Center of Rogers
Best Veterinarian Clinic
Wedington Animal Hospital
Davis Animal Hospital
Stanton Animal Clinic
Best Women’s Clinic
HerHealth at Washington Regional
Lifespring
Parkhill Clinic for Women
For info on other local business categories, check out our Northwest Arkansas Mom’s Business Directory. Look for the yellow window decal (shown below) when you’re out and about in Northwest Arkansas. When you see it, you’ll know you’re at a Mom-Approved Award-winning company!
