My toddler LOVES this place and the staff there is awesome! Miss Kiersten and Andrea are fabulous…read morewith kids and you can tell they really love their job. We often take advantage of the open play sessions in addition to the weekly toddler class and those are fun too. Thank you Gymboree for the long naps that always follow!

My niece's 2nd birthday party was hosted here and she and her party guests had an amazing time…read more This place is perfect for a toddler's birthday party. The place is very clean and the room was the perfect size, big enough that the room did not feel cramped but small enough that you are able to keep an eye on every child. Children from ages 1 to about 8 were at the party and there were activities suitable for all ages. I really enjoyed that they let the kids interchange between free play and singing and dancing together with bells, parachutes, bean bags, and bubbles. The kids were not forced to do one thing for too long. I also liked that you are able to bring outside food which allowed for us to stay within our budget and also allowed us to feed all the kids as well as their parents.

This is an amazing program that teaches kids foundational skills properly. Tumbling progressions…read moreare safe and the coaches are well equipped to break down skills and create developmental approaches and plans. The same with trampoline, a fun approach to teach discipline, strength and confidence. My kids love being here and always leave confident and feeling loved. Because trampolines can be dangerous if not used appropriately the coaches will correct and redirect kids to use the equipment safely. Other reviews cite coaches being stern, however, this environment is so safe (and it needs to be to prevent injury) and I feel very comfortable and confident that my kids are being trained safely and properly. Safety is a huge component of their program.

One star is too generous…read more We had an extremely upsetting experience at this gymnastics facility. The owner aggressively yelled at our daughter and even went so far as to grab her arm--completely inappropriate behavior, especially for someone working with young children. What makes it worse is that despite clear footage showing the incident, the owner denied it ever happened and has refused to take responsibility or offer any kind of reimbursement. All the children run through the hallway--ours was no different--but instead of addressing it with the parents, the owner went straight to the child in a confrontational and unacceptable manner. We have never been treated this way at any children's activity before. If you can't handle working with kids respectfully and calmly, you shouldn't be running a business for them. I would not recommend this place to any parent who values their child's safety and emotional well-being.

I don't like to leave reviews but I had to leave one for Kiddie Academy. The attentiveness and…read morededication of the staff are unparalleled. Thank you for always making sure that my child is safe, happy, and getting the best education.

We absolutely love Kiddie Academy of Freehold. The teachers and the staff are fantastic. My boys…read moreare excelling in every area of their development. Every day my three year old says something to me and when I ask, where'd you learn that, he tells me Miss Cindy! They have done a great job with the COVID precautions and worked through any hiccups very smoothly. Even with the somewhat of a disconnect (parents aren't allowed in the facility) the staff and especially Miss Lauren go out of their way to keep me informed about my one year olds development and what we can be working on at home. We would highly recommend Kiddie Academy to anyone looking for a top notch daycare/school facility in the area.

The best studio with the most talented instructors. This is a second home to many students & the…read morespacious studios are absolutely gorgeous. Such a clean environment for kids to grow from a young age to graduating!

This is my horrible experience with Rising Stars: yesterday, just before her second class of the…read moresummer session, after completing her first year of dance there the year before, Rising Stars School Of Dance & Performing Arts, NJ dropped my 3 year old daughter from their school because I sent them an email expressing my thoughts about their horrendous customer service. My email to them was in response to an email they had sent to me about late payment. My payment was late because I wasn't aware of when it was due, as the session hadn't begun yet and I hadn't gotten any other correspondence from them telling me so. Sometimes, when your husband has Stage 4 cancer and your kids are 3 and 6, you accidentally overlook things. Most people, even huge corporations have some empathy and humanity about things like that, but not Rising Stars. They dropped my 3 year old who has only known that dance school and is devastated that she can't go anymore. Some of the customer service issues that we experienced there were 1. not being allowed back into the recital after picking my daughter up from the green room, following her dance number, as we were told was the protocol, while the rest of our family sat in the seats we paid for. This was the case for the ENTIRE two year old class. When the venue security asked @Rising Stars management if the 2 year olds were allowed back in, Rising Stars management told them, NO. 2. Because I was with my husband at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center the day dance class pictures were discussed I didn't have my check pre-handed in on picture day. So while they were accepting picture checks on picture day, and I stood there with my check in hand, they would not let my 2 year old have her picture taken until a brought the check to the desk in the front. My 2 year old who wouldn't let me leave the room because she has trauma because of her dads illness since she was 7 months old, was hysterical, but no one at Rising Stars would help us. No one would take my check to the desk while I stayed with my crying daughter, nor would they take her picture with me there and let me bring the check to the front desk right after the picture was taken. So as I stood with my check in hand and a screaming toddler, they just wouldn't take her picture until I handed the check in. So following a nasty form letter email that I received from them the Saturday night before the Monday class started, telling me that my daughter would be dropped if I didn't pay within 24 hours (and they're closed on Sunday) my daughter would be dropped, I replied to their email telling them that they should look into their customer relations. Of course that Monday I paid in full for the summer session and my daughter had her first class. One hour before the second class was due to start, and my daughter was all dressed and ready to go, the owner calls me to tell me that my email was hateful (which it was not, although admittedly it was angry, but not inappropriate) and that they were dropping my 3 year old from their school. I don't usually air dirty laundry but to me this is beyond. So I wanted to make it clear that this is how @Rising Stars may treat their paying customers and children/ students. It's how my family and my 3 year old were treated.

Our family was visiting NJ for the summer and enrolled our 6 year old daughter in both gymnastics…read morecamp and a weekly afternoon lesson. Management was very communicative via text and email, and enrollment was simple. Our daughter was a bit nervous trying a new sport in a new place, but the staff and instructors were so kind and welcoming. She had a great time and her skill level improved. We highly recommend Shrewsbury Gymnastics

This is the 3rd year that my kids are taking classes there. It's a no-frills place but the…read moreinstructors are great. It was actually recommended to me by a couple of my friends because of the quality of instructors. The place gets really hot in the summer, as there's no a/c, but we usually just sign up for the school year, so it's not a big issue for us.

I highly recommend Howell Academy of Dance. The owner and the staff are amazing. Their number one…read morepriority is "your child". They teach for the joy of dance and want to instill that same joy in the children they teach. During this pandemic they have gone above and beyond for their students as well as their parents. They offered virtual classes, extra activities, a virtual recital and even offered virtual Zumba & yoga classes for the Moms. Many of their teachers are actually former students who have returned to share their love of dance. They are a family and I was blessed to have my daughter be a part of that family for 14 years. They took a very shy little girl and helped shape her into the outgoing & successful adult she is today. Howell Academy of Dance is more than a dance studio, it is a family.

Highly recommend. It's a quality studio with talented teachers and wonderful staff. We have always…read moreloved HAD but the pandemic has shown just how amazing they are! They went above and beyond to keep the dancers engaged with zoom classes and extra (free) activity sessions. We even had Zumba and yoga for Mom's!

I know and have seen firsthand that it is more common for people to voice complaints and concerns…read morethan to praise and acknowledge achievement. While I, too have voiced certain concerns with the center about my children, I want to also acknowledge how pleased I am with my sons growth and stability in his current class (Blue Horses). Miss Maria and Miss Amanda (admin) have both been extremely supportive and kind about hearing our concerns that we have had in the past, and for that I thank them. But I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge the amazing job that Miss Haley has done with our son. She has been patient, kind, and extremely supportive of him. I know how challenging most 3 year olds can be, and he is NO exception. But Miss Haley has treated him so fairly and I have seen nothing but growth in him since she has been with Lightbridge. He has learned invaluable life skills about socialization that I would have never been able to teach him at home, and his academic progress has sky-rocketed. You have a very special/professional teacher in Miss Haley and I just want to give her the recognition she deserves. Thank you ALL for creating a safe and nurturing place for my children to learn and grow.

Great School! Awesome Owners! Amazing Admin Team and Teachers are the Best of the Best!!!!read more

We've been providing pony rides and petting zoos at Summerhill for decades and I work for countless…read morepre schools and summer camps and can HONESTLY say that year after year, Summerhill never ceases to amaze me! They attention and care they provide is second to none! As with most camps, they hurt many teens which is also great for them to learn but there's also plenty of adults to ensure all goes well! I always look forward to working there because it's such a great day! I highly recommend them and guarantee you'll be equally impressed! If I had young children, I wouldn't hesitate to enroll them!! Anyone who says different more than likely is the type that doesn't accept responsibility for their actions and inactions!! I could ramble on forever but hopefully you get the idea! Don't blame the camp counselors for your own issues! It's like blaming a teacher for a kid that doesn't so their homework and study!

Our daughter has attended Summer Hill Camp for 6 years running and can't wait until the school…read moreyear's over to get back. I am completely delighted with the education and socialization that she receives during her camp experiences. She's made wonderful, lasting friendships with the other campers and really looks forward to every day. In a small camp like this, the staff makes or breaks it. This staff is unbelievable- in addition to being great leaders, truly show them kindness and love. There's great staff longevity too. We see the same smiling faces year after year. There are plenty of activities to keep the kids engaged all day long. The drop-off and pick-up is seamless. The facility itself is clean, organized and adorable. The kids get plenty of opportunities to play and move in the fresh air with plenty of shaded structure and indoor room when the weather dictates. The biggest indication for me that it's a great place is my daughter's unwillingness to leave at the end of the day. She begs daily to be in Aftercare!!  Please don't hesitate to check out Summer Hill Camp. I can't recommend it highly enough.