Your guide to the BEST local resources for families: trusted and recommended by the Main Line Parent Community.
We created Main Line Parent in 2010 with a mission of Building Community (we love connecting with 36,000+ local parents in our Community Facebook Group every day). Flip through this Best for Families Guide to discover who the families in our Main Line Parent Community LOVE 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 Main Line Parent 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 below 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 Main Line Parent team
These Contributing Sponsors support the Main Line Parent Community
Dom Fixes Bikes, the Main Line's beloved bike shop that donated 121 new bikes to families last Christmas and aims to gift 200 more this year.
AMC Photography Studios captures the Burns family's B'nai Mitzvah celebration, creating lasting memories
With Empower Event Group's award-winning DJs and customized party packages, your event is guaranteed to be a hit that guests will talk about for years to come.
Family-run, customer-focused, and cookie-powered: Transforming homes with painting services, basement remodels, and more since 2016.
Meet Abigail Hillman & Associates, a team of educators and mentors offering personalized academic & application support for families in Philadelphia, around the Main Line, and Bucks County.
Click to read more of this Philadelphia Dance Academy story on PhillyFamily.com.
Experience the ease of in-home newborn photography, where precious memories are captured while you relax in the comfort of your own space.
Brittany Grala paints incredible murals across the Main Line region. Discover why her enchanting creations are the perfect choice for your baby's nursery!
JL Entertainment Designs shares their tips for upgrades to your doorbells, security, and wi-fi equipment.
Safety is top priority with babies and young children in the house, learn why calling in the professionals is the right idea!
We are dedicated to Building Community to connect parents with resources, events, and each other!
Watch our 2024 Best for Families Celebration film by Daphne Pictures
Main Line Parent is published by a team of local women to connect families raising their kids around the Main Line and Philly’s western suburbs with resources, events, and each other. It all started with our vibrant Main Line Parent Community Facebook Group dedicated to Building Community (join the conversation with our 36,000+ local parents!) and our Email Newsletters, which deliver our curated roundup of fun things to do with your family around the Main Line every Thursday, as well as our latest news and updates from local businesses! If you represent a family-focused local business or nonprofit organization, we’d like to invite you to join us as a Member to start collaborating!
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.
Main Line Parent Best for Families Guide by Category
Get To Know These Award-Winning Main Line Parent Members
Main Line Parent Members are local community builders like us who would like to be more connected with families around the Main Line. The Members below support the Main Line Parent 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.
Academy of Notre Dame | Excellence in Education – 2024 LOVE Awards
The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, located in Villanova, PA, is an independent, college-preparatory,…
Advocare Broomall Pediatric Associates | Best Pediatrician – 2024 LOVE Awards
Advocare Broomall strives to provide the highest level of healthcare for infants, children, and young…
After the Stork | Best Postpartum Doula — 2024 LOVE Awards
After the Stork has been Philadelphia and the Main Line's premier postpartum doula agency since…
Aimee Wood LCSW | Mental Health Champion – 2024 LOVE Awards
Aimee Wood is a licensed individual and couples therapist specializing in motherhood, women’s emotional and…
Alison Skiles | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree Massage Therapist
Alison Skiles, certified massage therapist, has twenty years of experience partnering with clients to identify…
AMC Photography Studios | Best Bar & Bat Mitzvah Photographer — 2024 LOVE Awards
AMC Photography Studios is a commercial and event boutique professional photography studio.
Amy Shoumer DMD | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Dentist
Dr. Amy Shoumer and her team are committed to dentistry and to your smile
Anti-Aging & Longevity Center of Philadelphia | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Integrative Medicine
The Path to Optimal Wellness Begins Here ~ Personalized Healthcare from a Board Certified Physician
Appel Farm Arts Camp | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Overnight Camp
Riverbend Environmental Education Center teaches environmental principles to children in Southeastern Pennsylvania through a direct…
Artisan Painting | Best Painter – 2024 LOVE Awards
We're your friendly neighborhood painting company and we paint houses! Who's your painter?
AUMPreschool | Excellence in Education – 2024 LOVE Awards
At AUMP, students experience the magic of learning through play! Imagination thrives, friendships blossom, and…
AuPairCare | 2024 Family Favorite Childcare Agency
As the premier au pair agency, AuPairCare is dedicated to matching families in the United…
Ballet 180 | Best Dance Studio – 2024 LOVE Awards
Ballet 180 School inspires a 180-degree positive transformation of the mind, body, and soul through…
BCA Therapy | Mental Health Champion – 2024 LOVE Awards
BCA Therapy is a group of experienced and compassionate therapists supporting individuals, couples, and families…
Bella Italia Pizza | Best Pizza & Cheesesteaks – 2024 LOVE Awards
Bella Italia Pizza of Ardmore, est. 1982 - Offering a full menu, catering options and…
Benchmark School | Excellence in Education for Students with Learning Differences – 2024 LOVE Awards
Benchmark School is a leader in providing research-based, personalized education for children with dyslexia, ADHD,…
Big Blue Swim School Paoli | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Swim Lessons
Big Blue Swim School provides children with the skills they need to feel confident in…
Brandywine Concierge Senior Services | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Senior Living Experts
Brandywine Concierge is a free local service dedicated to helping families navigate the options for their…
Bright Minds Preschool of the Main Line
Now Pre-enrolling children who will be 2 years old by 9/1/2025 for our 2025/26 school…
Bryn Mawr Orthodontics | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Orthodontist
Bryn Mawr Orthodontics specializes in Invisalign and braces for kids, teens, and adults.
Camp Half-Blood | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Day Camp
At Camp Half-Blood heroes are made every week. Under the keen guidance of their caring…
Camp La Maison
Summer Camp at La Maison Health & Fitness is the best! It’s a chance for…
Care Package Bakes | Best Sweet Treats – 2024 LOVE Awards
Care Package Bakes is a cottage bakery that specializes in seasonal selections of sweets for…
Carrie’s Essential Services, LLC | 2024 Family Favorite Home Organizer
Carrie’s Essential Services specializes in general organizing for home, business, and real estate services including…
Cassandra Doyle Must Love Travel | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Travel Agent
Cassandra Doyle Must Love Travel is a top travel agent worldwide and holds multiple certifications…
Center for Lice Control | Best Lice Treatment – 2024 LOVE Awards
Center for Lice Control (CLC) founder Ilene “The Lice Queen” Steinberg has successfully treated and…
Charming Star Playroom | Best Birthday Party for Little Kids – 2024 LOVE Awards
Charming Start Playroom is an indoor children’s play center for ages 0-6
Child and Family Art Therapy Center | Best Neurodiversity Support – 2024 LOVE Awards
Child-adolescent therapy specialists who help young clients & families overcome challenges using art, play, &…
Chloe Johnston Experiences | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree Travel Agent
Chloe Johnston Experiences is a Chester county travel concierge that creates custom packages for their…
Coral Edwards Coaching | Best Parenting Educators – 2024 LOVE Awards
Helping moms, primary caregivers, and organizations navigate a path toward transformational growth.
Cupola Academy | Best Homeschool Resource – 2024 LOVE Awards
Cupola Academy (CA) is a secular, nonprofit educational organization that provides a supportive community-base for homeschooling families.
Currie Hair, Skin and Nails | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Hair Salon
Currie is a salon and spa of distinctive design, staffed by professionals with an unwavering…
D’Avico’s Auto Repair | Best Car Repair – 2024 LOVE Awards
Delivering professional service on the Main Line and surrounding areas since 1975, D’Avico’s Auto Repair…
Danielle Foster Creations | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Photography Studio
Danielle Foster Creations is a unique, full-service portrait studio, specializing in Newborn, Child, Pet, &…
DEAN Adventure Camps (formerly The Handwork Studio) | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Day Camp
DEAN Adventure Camps at Haverford College (formerly The Handwork Studio & Velocity Adventure Camps) is the natural…
Delaware Valley Friends School Summer Academic Program | Excellence in Education for Students with Learning Differences – 2024 LOVE Awards
The Summer Academic Program at DVFriends offers one-on-one Orton-Gillingham instruction in reading/writing and an option…
Dom Fixes Bikes | Best Bike Shop – 2024 LOVE Awards
A non-profit community bike shop in Malvern owned by Dom, a 15-year-old freshman. He fixes…
Down to Earth Harvest | Best CSA – 2024 LOVE Awards
Down to Earth Harvest offers produce from local farms through an online farm-stand with neighborhood…
Educational Edge | 2024 Family Favorite – Tutor
Educational Edge specializes in matching students with exceptional educators for targeted instruction and enrichment.
Eldredge Cleaning | 2024 Family Favorite Cleaning Service
A local family run residential cleaning business with 20 years of experience, committed to uplifting…
Embark Behavioral Health | Mental Health Champion – 2024 LOVE Awards
Embark at Main Line, located in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, is a location that offers outpatient behavioral…
Empower Event Group
Whether you are planning a Mitzvah, wedding, corporate event, birthday party, or any other special…
Erica H. O’Meara, LMT | Best Massage Therapist – 2024 LOVE Awards
Erica is an in-home massage therapist serving Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs.
ESF Camps & Experiences | Best Day Camp – 2024 LOVE Awards
ESF Summer Camps & Experiences is where campers are free to explore their curiosity and…
Eszter Toth Photography | Best Maternity Photographer – 2024 LOVE Awards
Eszter Toth is an award winning and published Philadelphia maternity, newborn and baby photographer that…
Experience Chiropractic | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree Chiropractor
Formerly known as King of Prussia Family Wellness Center, PC, Experience Chiropractic opened its doors in 2003 providing chiropractic care,…
Forti Homes with Keller Williams Realty | Best Real Estate Experts – 2024 LOVE Awards
Serving the Main Line real estate market for over 10 years, Sarah brings a comprehensive…
Friends’ Central Summer Programs | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Day Camp
Friends’ Central’s Summer Programs offers a range of rich and varied summer opportunities, filled with endless…
Game on State | Inclusivity Champions, Family Favorite Honoree Birthday Party – 2024 LOVE Awards
Game On State is a unique entertainment venue combining a retro gaming arcade, a candy…
GETincluded Inc’s GET Café | Inclusivity Champions – 2024 LOVE Awards
A non-profit community coffee shop and center for social inclusion.
Gladwyne Montessori
Give your child the best foundation for a lifetime of learning at Gladwyne Montessori, the…
Golden Slipper Camp | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Overnight Camp
Golden Slipper Camp is an amazing overnight camp in the Poconos for ages 7-15.
Groovy Pediatric Dentistry | Best Pediatric Dentist – 2024 LOVE Awards
At Groovy, you will find a fun and engaging dental practice, where treatment is crafted…
Growth Minded Counseling & Consulting | Mental Health Champion — 2024 LOVE Awards
Growth Minded offers outpatient therapy, consultation, assessments, and affiliate services to individuals, families, couples, and…
Happily Ever After Sleep Consulting | Best Pediatric Sleep Consultant — 2024 LOVE Awards
Katie is a certified pediatric sleep consultant and the owner and founder of Happily Ever After Sleep Consulting.
Havertown Carpet Co. | Best Carpet & Flooring – 2024 LOVE Awards
Havertown Carpet Co. is a locally owned, shop-at-home carpet and flooring store that sells and…
Holy Child Academy Drexel Hill | Excellence in Education — 2024 LOVE Awards
Founded in 1927, Holy Child Academy has a long history of academic excellence and spiritual…
HomeCooked | Meal Prep Service — 2024 LOVE Awards
HomeCooked helps busy people get fresh or frozen ready-to-cook dinners for their family. Curbside Pick…
Hope is the way, Love is the answer. LLC | Best Muralist — 2024 LOVE Awards
Ready to have something special added to your space to create both value and beauty?…
Ian Perler Team – Keller Williams | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Real Estate Experts
Growing up in the family real estate business, Ian knows what it takes to buy…
Imagination Street | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Playspace
Imagination Street is a space that kids and parents can enjoy together.
Ivory Tree Portraits | Best Photography Studio — 2024 LOVE Awards
IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE, THEY CHANGE. BUT YOU’LL HAVE TODAY, FOREVER.
Ivy Experience | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – College Admission Prep
Preparing students for their collegiate futures through test prep, tutoring, and essay consulting.
Jessica Catherine Photography | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Newborn Photographer
Jessica Catherine Photography is a boutique newborn, baby, and maternity portrait studio specializing in in-home…
JL Entertainment Designs | Best Home A/V Support — 2024 LOVE Awards
JL Entertainment Designs offers custom audio/video solutions to make your home or business work for…
Joyful Connections | Developmental Service Hero — 2024 LOVE Awards
Joyful Connections provides parent mentoring and advocacy for families of neurodivergent children.
JS Services, LLC | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Cleaning Service
Carrie’s Essential Services specializes in general organizing for home, business, and real estate services including…
Kagle’s Gardens LLC | Best Landscape Designer — 2024 LOVE Awards
The Kagle’s Garden Team is dedicated to understanding and meeting the unique needs of personal…
Kimberton Waldorf School | Excellence in Education – 2024 LOVE Awards
Kimberton Waldorf School (KWS) is a nurturing, natural haven for students seeking an academically rich and…
King of Prussia Doulas, LLC
King of Prussia Doulas is a one stop shop for all things baby.
KNORR Electrical Contractor | Best Electrician – 2024 LOVE Awards
KNORR Electrical Contractor is a local, husband/wife owned business. They can complete any residential electrical…
KS Organizing LLC | Best Home Organizer – 2024 LOVE Awards
KS Organizing provides decluttering, organizing and decorating services for your home or business.
Law Office of Andrew Gavrin | Best Estate Planner – 2024 LOVE Awards
The Law Office of Andrew Gavrin focuses its practice on working with individuals and families…
Law Office of Heather L. Turner | 2024 Family Favorite – Estate Planner
Attorney Heather L. Turner brings experience, passion, and a community focus to her work at…
Le Mignon Cake & Playroom | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree — Playspace
Le Mignon Cake & Playroom is a store that combines cake, cafe, and kid's playroom…
Lessen the Loads LLC | Best Laundry Services — 2024 LOVE Awards
Lessen the Loads is a women-owned and operated laundry and organizational service.
Liu Dermatology | Best Dermatologist – 2023 LOVE Awards
Liu Dermatology in Exton, PA is a boutique practice led by Dr. Hannah Liu, a…
M&D CleanStart | Best Cleaning Service — 2024 LOVE Awards
M&D CleanStart is a fully licensed, residential and commercial cleaning company owned and operated by…
Main Line Childcare | Best Childcare Agency — 2024 LOVE Awards
Main Line Childcare works with the largest au pair agency in the U.S., supporting au…
Main Line Fashionista | Best Boutique – 2024 LOVE Awards
Main Line Fashionista Boutique is a curated collection by fashion and lifestyle expert, Ashley Meyers.
Main Line Junk Removal | Best Downsizing Service — 2024 LOVE Awards
Main Line Junk has been helping local residents with furniture removal, garage and basement cleanouts…
Maria Rossi Fitness | Best Personal Trainer – 2024 LOVE Awards
Maria Rossi Fitness. Transforming you to be in the best shape of your life
Meridee Winters School of Music | Best Music School – 2024 LOVE Awards
Meridee Winters School of Music provides customized, convenient, online, in-home lessons for piano, guitar, voice,…
Mirror Image Media, LLC | Best Party Enhancement – 2024 LOVE Awards
Mirror Image Media is your best local source for creative, music, print and corporate material…
Montgomery School | Excellence in Education – 2024 LOVE Awards
Montgomery School ignites each child’s love of learning and fosters their talents during the most…
Mother Compost 2024 LOVE Award Winner – Best Sustainable Service
Mother Compost is an organics recycling company helping transform food waste into fertilizer.
MY Advocacy LLC | Best Educational Advocate – 2024 LOVE Awards
MY Advocacy LLC provides educational advocacy services to families with special needs children in the…
Natasha with Mad Hatter Adventures Travel Company | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree Travel Agent
Natasha is travel advisor that helps clients plan and organize their perfect vacations by providing…
Next Level Sports, Inc. | Best Youth Sports Program – 2024 LOVE Awards
Next Level Sports, Inc develops the leadership potential of today's youth.
Next Nest Advisors | Best Senior Living Experts – 2024 LOVE Awards
Next Nest Advisors provides highly personalized and compassionate financial, emotional, contractual, and logistical expertise regarding…
Northern Star Doula | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Doula
Northern Star Doula supports new and expectant parents through some of the most transformative experiences…
Nothing Bundt Cakes | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree — Bakery
Nothing Bundt Cakes provides the best bundt cake you will ever have in your entire…
Open Connections | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Homeschool Resource
At Open Connections, they empower young people and adults to create the life they want, full of…
Phebe Anna Thorne School of Bryn Mawr College | Excellence in Education – 2024 LOVE Awards
The Phebe Anna Thorne School of Bryn Mawr College invites children to explore and learn…
Philly DIY | Best Personalized Gifts – 2024 LOVE Awards
Philly DIY specializes in unique personalized gifts engraved with handwritten recipes, notes and art. They…
Phoenix Preferred | Best Personal Car Shoppers – 2024 LOVE Awards
Phoenix Preferred offers personal car shopping services. They handle all of the locating, negotiating, and…
Pinemere Camp | 2024 Family Favorite Honoree — Overnight Camp
Pinemere Camp is an authentic Jewish overnight camp located in the Pocono Mountains, offering 3/4/7…
PJA Services | 2024 Family Favorite Painter
PJA Services is a small owner-operated family business that serves customers throughout Delaware and Chester…
Polina Bulman Photography | Best Documentary Family Photographer – 2024 LOVE Awards
Polina Bulman is an award-winning family photographer located in Ardmore, PA serving clients on the Main Line…
Rachel Roshani Photography | Best Photographer – 2024 LOVE Awards
Your life. Your love. Your story. Every image captured by Rachel Roshani Photography has these…
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