0-5 Family Friendly Business
If you have a young child you know how difficult it can be to maneuver a stroller through a store with narrow aisles, feed a child when there is no high chair and attempt milk or juice with no lid. Parents of young children want to shop and go out to eat but sometimes this can seem impossible.
The Great Start Parent Coalition is striving to recognize family friendly businesses and restaurants as well increase awarness of early childhood issues. If your business would like to be recognized by the Great Start Parent Coalition please download the application and return to :
Great Start Parent Coalition, 08568 Mercer Boulevard, Charlevoix, MI, 49720 or fax it to 231.582.8082.
If you have checked a minimum of five items we will mail you a Great Start 0-5 Family Friendly Approved Business decal to proudly display on your business window, recognize your business on our website, www.greatstartforkids.com and notify your local chamber of this recognition!
The Great Start Parent Coalition and Collaborative Recognizes the following businesses for being 0-5 Family Friendly.
Red Mesa Grill, Boyne City, MI
Restrooms with changing tables in the women’s and men’s restroom with a multi-stall restroom.
Staff that are friendly and welcome to children.
Strollers allowed in store/restaurant.
Crayons provided for the children.
Booster seats available.
Sippy cups or cups with lids.
Clean high chairs with straps and high chair friendly tables.
Large family accommodation.
Family friendly seating.
Children’s menu.
Moms and Tot Center, Ellsworth, Michigan *everything is free and parents can come monthly.
2 Women’s restrooms with changing tables, diaper dispenser and in-stall child seat.
Staff that are friendly and welcome children.
Wide aisles for stroller and maneuvering.
Child entertainment area with crayons, toys and TV with children’s movies.
Coat area for kids’ gear.
Private area to nurse.
Trout Creek Condominium Resort
4749 Pleasantview Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, 231.526.2148
Staff that are friendly and welcome children.
Strollers allowed.
Stroller parking outside and everywhere on the premises (pools, lobbies, activity areas).
Child Entertainment Area with crayons, toys, books and children’s movies.
Playgrounds and activity areas that are age appropriate.
Clean high chairs available to all guests for condos (more than five available with straps and high chair friendly tables).
Large family accommodations and family friendly seating.
Omni Chiropractic, Dr. Stephen P. Kolt
1508 US 31 North, Petoskey, MI
231.347.0420
Staff that are friendly and welcome children.
Strollers allowed in store/office.
Handicap accessible doors.
Children entertainment area with crayons, toys and children magazines.
Offering infant and pediatric chiropractic care.
Large family accommodation and family friendly seating area.
B.C. Pizza of Boyne
1191 M-75 South
231.582.2288
Restrooms with changing tables for women and men’s room.
Staff that are friendly and welcome to children.
Strollers allowed in the store.
Wide aisles for stroller maneuvering.
Children entertainment play area.
Booster seats available.
Sippy cups or cups with lids.
Clean high chairs available with straps for safety.
Jordan Valley District Library
One Library Lane, East Jordan, MI 49727
231.536.7131
dira@jvdl.info
Restrooms with changing tables in the women’s and men’s bathroom.
Diaper Dispenser.
Staff are friendly and welcome children.
Strollers are allowed.
Wide aisles for strollers.
Child entertainment area and a weekly playgroup.
Central Lake Pharmacy, Inc.
2424 North Main Street, P.O. Box 425
Central Lake, MI 49622
231.544.2929 x 4
dleax@hotmail.com
Staff tjat are friendly and welcome children.
Strollers allowed in the store.
Handicap accessible doors.
Wide aisles for stroller maneuvering.
Children entertainment area.
Sunny Side Up Tanning
124 Main Street, P.O. Box 359
East Jordan, MI 49727
231.536.4826
dlc2x@hotmail.com
Staff that are friendly and welcome children.
Strollers allowed in the shtore.
Wide aisles for stroller maneuvering.
Children entertainment area with crayons/toys, T.V. with children’s movies and Freezer Pops.
Private area to nurse.
Rocking Horse Toy Co.
Charlevoix, Petoskey and Harbor Springs
231.347.0306
Staff that are friendly and welcome children.
Strollers allowed in stores.
Handicap accessible doors.
Wide aisles for stroller maneuvering.
Child entertainment area.
Darlenes
101 2nd Street
East Jordan, MI 49727
231.536.2801
Restrooms with changing tables in women’s restroom.
Staff that are friendly and welcome children.
Strollers allowed in store.
Wide aisles for stroller maneuvering.
Children entertainment area.
-Great Start Coloring Sheets and Crayons
Booster Seats.
Sippy cups or cups wit lids.
Clean High Chairs.
Large family accommodation.
Family Friendly Seating.
Children’s menu offer plain foods, fruits and vegetables.
