
Your guide to the BEST local resources for families: trusted and recommended by the Philly Family Community.

We created Philadelphia Family in 2013 with a mission of Building Community (we love connecting with 5,800+ local parents in our Community Facebook Group every day). Flip through this Best for Families Guide to discover WHO our Philly Family Community LOVES SO MUCH (and why)!
Every year, from our Community Builders’ Luncheon in December to Valentine’s Day February 14th, we ask our readers to share their experiences and recommendations with us via LOVE Award nominations. This Philadelphia Family Best for Families Guide features the local businesses and nonprofit organizations who stood out as Community Builders worth celebrating. They have gone above and beyond expectations to deliver outstanding products and services, and we are proud to recognize them as our LOVE Award Winners and Family Favorites.
Click the buttons to read our neighbors’ endorsements and see the photos of the proud leaders who beamed with joy as they accepted their awards at our Best for Families Celebration and LOVE Luncheon by AMC Photography Studios.
Click the buttons below for more photos and referrals from parents in our Community.
Presented by the Philadelphia Family team
These Contributing Sponsors support the Philly Family Community
Revolutionizing support for neurodivergent individuals through innovative, compassionate care that extends far beyond traditional diagnostic approaches.
Center City's premier children's theater program and beloved family enrichment center have joined forces.
Nestled in the Pocono Mountains, Pinemere Camp offers children a magical summer experience where Jewish traditions, lifelong friendships, and personal growth flourish amidst the great outdoors.
Explore the Unique Montessori Education in Philadelphia's Vibrant Fishtown Neighborhood with a virtual tour.
This innovative model enhances academic performance, builds strong student-teacher relationships, and offers flexibility for a well-rounded education.
From a single-room studio to a premier dance institution, shaping 700 aspiring dancers across two locations and fostering a unique community that goes beyond dance.
Lifecycle WomanCare's new name signifies a commitment to inclusive, comprehensive care across all life stages, expanding services while maintaining its renowned personalized approach.
At Kids at Play, children receive vital therapies seamlessly integrated into a wonderland of sensory delights.
Watch our 2024 Best for Families Celebration film by Daphne Pictures
Philadelphia Family is published by a team of local women to connect families raising their kids in the city with resources, events, and each other. It all started with our vibrant Philly Family Community Facebook group dedicated to Building Community (join the conversation with our 5,800+ local parents!) and our Email Newsletters, which deliver our curated roundup of things to do in Philly, as well as our latest news and updates from local businesses, each week!

The Family Focus Media team was proud to present a $500 donation to Fostering Hope on behalf of our Members and Communities at the 2024 LOVE Luncheon as our Community Builder of the Year. Fostering Hope provides invaluable support to youth in foster care and the families caring for them.
Through comprehensive resources, advocacy, and compassionate care, they reduce barriers and ease transitions for vulnerable children in our area. Some of the resources they provide include new duffle bags and for children to use when packing to move from one home to another, bags of necessities called “Bags of Hope” and foster families are invited to “shop” in the “Foster- -Share Closet” for gear such as clothing, books, toys and other essential gear. Children in foster care deserve a world where they can thrive and feel valued. It is an honor to recognize this exceptional organization serving the foster care community.
Philadelphia Family Best for Families Guide by Category
Get To Know These Award-Winning Philadelphia Family Members
Philadelphia Family Members are local community builders like us who would like to be more connected with families in Philly. The Members below support the Philly Family Community and our Best for Families Guide. Have you had a great experience with any of them? You can help other families benefit from your experience with an endorsement on their Profile Page! SHOW YOUR SUPPORT WITH A 5-STAR REVIEW.
AIM Academy | Excellence in Education — 2024 LOVE Awards
AIM's college prep curriculum for 1-12th grade students provides extraordinary educational opportunities to children with…
Amigos Spanish Immersion Preschool
Amigos is a Spanish immersion preschool located in Old City, Philadelphia for students 1-5 years…
AnneMarie Hamant, Lifestyle Photographer
AnneMarie Hamant is an award-winning luxury family and in-home newborn photographer serving Philadelphia, Chester County,…
Beehive at Bok | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Playspace
Beehive a Community Playspace at the Bok is an indoor playspace designed for babies, toddlers,…
Born With Love Doulas
Born With Love Doulas provides doula care to the Greater Philadelphia area's new and expecting parents.
Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia | Best Birthday Party — 2024 LOVE Awards
Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia is a new, two-level entertainment destination, and a great place for bowling,…
Clementine Montessori School | Excellence in Education — 2024 LOVE Awards
Clementine offers a true Montessori toddler, preschool and kindergarten program for children from 18 months…
Cupola Academy | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Homeschool Resource
Cupola Academy (CA) is a secular, nonprofit educational organization that provides a supportive community-base for homeschooling families.
Fusion Academy
Fusion Academy is the world’s most personalized private school. There are 80 campuses nationwide, including…
Greene Towne Montessori School
Guided by Montessori-certified teaching staff, Greene Towne Montessori School cultivates respect, confidence, autonomy, and curiosity…
Heiler Painting
A residential painting company dedicated to top-notch service and community support. From events to nonprofits,…
Invictus Physical Therapy | Best Physical Therapist – 2024 LOVE Awards
Personalized physical therapy specializing in treating running and pelvic floor. Invictus PT emphasizes acceptance and…
Jessica Catherine Photography
Jessica Catherine Photography is a boutique newborn, baby, and maternity portrait studio specializing in in-home…
Kids at Play | Best Inclusive Play Space for Neurodiverse Kids – 2024 LOVE Awards
Kids at Play is an indoor sensory playground that offers Open Play, Birthday Parties and…
Kith + Kin | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Playspace
Kith + Kin is a family gathering space with a mission to support healthy childhood…
MBR Nanny Network | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree: Childcare Agency
A boutique nanny agency catering to Philadelphia, Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey.
Melissa Joy Photography | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Newborn Photographer
Melissa Joy Photography specializes in family & newborn photography & is renowned for capturing bright,…
Mister John’s Music
Mister John’s Music, a boutique music school in Philadelphia, serves hundreds of families every week…
Music Theatre Philly
Music Theatre Philly is a vibrant professional training ground for young artists in theatre and…
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy | Excellence in Education – 2024 LOVE Awards
YOU HAVE THE FREEDOM TO FIND YOUR PATH AT NORWOOD-FONTBONNE ACADEMY
Pelvio Physical Therapy | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Physical Therapist
Pelvio Physical Therapy provides rehabilitative and preventative pelvic floor physical therapy to those in Philadelphia…
Philadelphia Ballet | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Dance Studio
School of Philadelphia Ballet offers the highest caliber dance education of any program in the…
Philadelphia Pediatric Dentistry | Best Pediatric Dentist – 2024 LOVE Awards
Founded by Dr. Maria Cordero-Ricardo, Philadelphia Pediatric Dentistry is a joyful dental experience.
Plymouth Performing Arts Center | Best Performing Arts Program — 2024 LOVE Awards
Plymouth Performing Arts Center holds musical theatre performance classes, summer camps, and private vocal training…
Rutabaga Toy Library
The folks at Rutabaga believe that sharing instead of buying new is not only good for the…
Samantha Jay Photography | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Newborn Photographer
Le Papillon by Samantha Jay Photography is a Philadelphia area newborn, maternity and family photographer…
Spanish Workshop for Children
Spanish Workshop for Children is a Spanish immersion program for children (15 months and up).
St. Peter’s School | Excellence in Education — 2024 LOVE Awards
St. Peter's School strives to foster an early and lifelong love of learning, to cultivate…
Tall Pines Day Camp
Tall Pines Day Camp has been serving South Jersey and Philadelphia since 1996.
The Aspen Grove School
The Aspen Grove School is a nature-based, Reggio-inspired program, dedicated to preserving and nurturing the magic and…
The Philadelphia Dance Academy
PDA offers professional dance training in a positive environment, focusing on technique, wellness, and artistic…
Top of the Hill Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry | Best Pediatric Dentist & Orthodontist – 2024 LOVE Awards
An orthodontic and pediatric dental specialty office in the heart of Chestnut Hill!
Whole Heart Reproductive Mental Health
Wholeheart is a small group practice specializing in Reproductive Mental Health across the lifespan and…
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