As both a dance and gymnastics student at Walker's since the age of 3, I can say with full…read moreconfidence that the faculty and everyone involved with both the gym and dance studios were very supportive and helped push me if I was ever feeling discouraged. I consider myself extremely lucky to have attended this studio. Not only did they truly cared about my self progress, but the atmosphere was very professional as well. Although I have graduated, I am still very connected with this program because of all the lifelong friends I have made. Walker's is a great place for both gymnastics and dance training, and I would recommend it for any student wishing to better themselves in any of these fields.

The coach had my 11-year-old kid do a whole lot of swings on the uneven bars. He got blisters, and…read morewas made to continue to the point of them bursting and having raw palms. Then the coach ripped the loose skin off of him. It's two days later and he's still having trouble writing. It's bad. I emailed him as a courtesy saying that this was the reason we were discontinuing lessons, and he replied, "Unfortunately gymnastics is a rough sport... Competitive gymnastics is not for everyone." Which doesn't even make sense from a pragmatic sense because he's too hurt to train. He blamed by kid for not being tough enough to take his abuse. Does the coach ripping off a piece of your skin have to be part of competitive gymnastics? According to Beyond Gymnastics: yes. This is certainly the worst incident we've had here, but I'm not totally surprised it came to this. I should have pulled my kid sooner. The culture here is toxic.

My daughter has trained at Beyond and previously, Brestyan's for the past 5 years. She has excelled…read moreas a gymnast, placing in the top three at states and other meets every year. More importantly to me however, is how much she has gained in confidence, social/emotional maturity, work ethic, discipline, and sportsmanship. These are the reasons we continue to commit to this sport and this gym in particular. Juston and Jackie have envisioned a gym where athletic excellence is achieved in a nurturing environment. Juston is tough, precise, and challenges the girls to reach their potential. He has earned their respect. They don't want to disappoint him because they know he genuinely cares for their well being in addition to meet performance. This is his expectation for all coaches in the gym. At Beyond, we are a family. Just like any family, we are not perfect. Sometimes we don't communicate as often or as well as we should. But we work through those challenges together with kindness and consideration. The girls on my daughter's team are the closest of friends. For real. No one is left out. They celebrate every meet and birthday together and cheer each other on in the most supportive ways. Older athletes look out for their "little sisters". On any given day, if you visit a practice you will see our girls, rec and team, at all levels doing very hard work with all the joy and laughter a healthy childhood should have. Lastly, I believe parent culture can make or break a gym. Yes, we are competitive and close at the same time. We have a tight bond that is also inclusive and welcoming to newcomers. We spend so many hours watching our kids together and I couldn't be more grateful for the culture we have created.

We've been coming here for a couple of months and love this swimming school. All the instructors…read moreare very knowledgeable and the cost is great! Our daughter is only 4 and is almost at the last phase which is crazy but this school has done amazing work with her. We will continue till she finished all phases. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking to get your kids into swimming.

My 7 month old has been taking lessons in Methuen for the past couple months...I'm a new mom &…read morebetween my boyfriend & I, our son lives on 2 lakes & a pool. Getting our baby to not only feel comfortable in the water but to literally teach him how to turn himself over (god forbid he ever fell in) is very important to us. Our teacher, Miss Rosa has been AMAZING with all the babies!! She has her one on ones with everyone & she's just such a great teacher. We couldn't be happier with the staff, management (Keith Murphy) & CLEANLINESS!!! I highly recommend to all parents who want their kids to feel confident in water & have fun!!

*UPDATE 2026* My original review was based on my toddler…read moredaughter's experience, and now that our son has also gone through LPC, I can't reiterate enough how positive of an experience we've had with this magical place. LPC has truly become part of our family (so much so that we return for alumni events each year!!). The staff, including the new director Karen, are doing a wonderful job creating a play-based environment where children are encouraged to be curious, imaginative, and kind. Both of our children thrived at LPC. They developed confidence, independence, curiosity, and meaningful friendships in an environment where they felt safe, supported, and genuinely cared for. As parents, there is nothing more reassuring than this. Highly recommend!!

*UPDATE 2026-06-04* : Don't trust the positive comments! Right after my initial negative comment,…read morean updated positive comment appeared. There hadn't been a comment for years! That doesn't look like pure coincidence to me at all. A truly safe and well-managed daycare should address parents' safety and communication concerns directly, rather than PR management. ORIGINAL COMMENT: Our experience at LPC was disappointing, especially considering the cost. What concerned us most was the lack of transparency and communication when issues arose. Over a relatively short period of time, our child came home with multiple injuries, and we often felt we were not getting clear explanations about what had happened. Some incidents were not documented, and attempts to discuss our concerns did not lead to productive conversations. We also noticed a level of stress and low morale among staff that made us uncomfortable. Every family has to make their own decision, but based on our experience, we would not choose this center again. Not recommended at all.

Both my kids (girl, now age 10, and boy, now age 8) have been taking kung fu classes at Yang's for…read morealmost two years. Mr. Fazzio is the best and, along with the older students who are empowered to assist him in the classroom, he has helped my kids mature, focus, and find balance (physical and emotional). Plus they now have a great appreciation for Chinese history, language and culture, and I love the family atmosphere. I, too, take tai chi classes at Yang's and can attest to getting many of the same benefits (focus, calm, balance, etc.). I can't recommend Yang's enough!!

I have edited this review because I realize that it's unfair to penalize Yang's Martial Arts for…read morethe fault of something that occurred at Yang's Fitness. My review there still stands, but I have nothing but good things to say about the martial arts program for children and adults. I was a member for over 10 years as a kid and teen, and this program helped me learn valuable social skills and teamwork, and got me out of the house.

I called Robin at the last minute for an appointment, and even though I was a first time client she…read morestill agreed to work me in, so long as I was willing to share my time with her 4-month old granddaughter. That worked out much better than I imagined it would. She barely missed a beat between poses while she tended to the baby's needs and then back to mine. If I hadn't been in so much pain going in, I might not have gone for it and would have missed out on a great massage. If you've never had Thai massage, it can most easily be described as passive yoga, but that doesn't really do it justice. Robin's technique and delivery was great, she is very personable, and she wants to make sure your comfortable, yet still getting the full benefit of the treatment. Her prices are VERY reasonable, especially the introductory rate. I just wish her regular sessions offered were longer, but then again, Thai massage takes a lot of physical effort. I'm not into a lot of the traditional eastern healing and Robin didn't make me feel like I had to learn a whole new language or accept a whole new culture just to enjoy my massage. I also took in a yoga class that same evening and the class was small and intimate. It was, as advertised, a beginning yoga class, but I was able to get what I needed from it, as it was geared to novices (from a pose description POV) yet allowed for plenty of stretching and challenge where I needed it. Will I be back? Definitely. Will I encourage friends and strangers to go? You betcha!

We made the switch from another daycare provider to Next Gen when my daughter was 4. We were both…read moreunsure of how it would go (change is tough!), but looking back I wish we had moved earlier. Next Gen staff clearly care about the families, the community, and each other. The center is clean, the staff fun, and the Directors responsible and experienced. They hold everyone to high standards of care. Sadly, this is the complete opposite of our previous center. Though we have only interacted with some teachers (starting at 4 means we skipped a few classes!), all have been wonderful. My daughter is getting ready for Kindergarten, made fantastic friends, and regularly makes cards for her teachers (just because she adores them). I no longer stress about the care she is receiving, if she will be behind in school, or if the teachers are treated well (phew!). I will note the cost is higher and the hours more limited (close earlier) than our other center. Thankfully, we were able to manage both; totally worth it!

Extremely impressed! After a tour, I was extremely comfortable with how clean and attentive the…read morestaff were. After multiple weeks here, I could not be happier. The communication, the staff, the love is beyond my expectations. Director Kim has been amazing in answering questions and Ms.Ally is my sons favorite teacher and has gone above and beyond! Can't recommend Next Generation enough (and I've done a lot of tours in daycares)! Don't hesitate to send your little one here. They are in great hands!

As soon as I walked in for a tour I felt comfortable so my husband came for a tour and he felt the…read moresame way. It is warm, friendly, extremely clean . Both of us felt confident and comfortable leaving our infant daugther as it is a big decision. The teachers are very helpful and supportive especially when you are a first time parent and have many questions. It is obvious they like what they are doing in the way they interact with the children/staff. My daughter loves coming to school so much that she actually cries sometimes when it is time to go home. They teach the infants yoga, sign language, self help life skills, motor skills etc. It is amazing how much she has grown mentally, physically and socailly! We love the progress notes the teacher gives us at the end of the day. It allows us to see what our daughter's day entailed and what new things she has learned. The school also has activities in school and out of school for the families to particiapte in which is great. My husband and I love the school and we are very happy with the choice we made! We would highly recommend the Goddard School.

We've been really happy with the management and teachers. Our child talks about his teachers at…read morehome all the time and how wonderful they are. The staff and management have always been really understanding and they helped us transition to our first daycare experience seamlessly.