At Sparks, you always feel like family. Sensei is a great guy, very personable and has a fantastic…read morebusiness frame of mind. He is REAL!! great guy to talk to, and a fantastic teacher. My son has been going here for a few months now, and not only has he enjoyed learning, but he has more focus (he struggles with ADHD) and he is getting in shape. We have been able to stop going to physical therapy, because training here has done so much. I just can't say enough about how great this place is. It's definitely worth coming in and checking it out.

The reason I gave this place a 4 star rating is because this place is great at teaching taekwondo,…read moreI got my purple belt in only 2 years training there. It also provides other services than just taekwondo, but mainly the taekwondo is the best part

We have had a great experience at Carolina Tae Kwon Do! My kiddo attends afterschool and night…read moreclasses twice a week. I have interactions with all staff members regularly all of which are always very pleasant, helpful, and caring! They have gone above and beyond teaching my child Tae Kwon Do skills. When picking my child up they ask about school, grades, extra curricular activities, etc. In class Master Bun has worked to improve my child's confidence, holds high expectations for my child, and pushes my child to achieve those by giving constant positive encouragement as needed. Master Ron fixed a band instrument for us which was a life saver that night! Both Master Ron & Master Bun have been wonderful to our family and awesome to work with!

Kinetic Taekwondo has been a positive, informative, and engaging experience for my little one. He…read morehas enjoyed his lessons, and Ms. Mullins and Mr. Ortman have been the best. I recommend them to any family thinking of taking Taekwondo lessons.

I'm so sad to write this review, but feel like with all the waitlists for daycares in this area…read moreit's important to share. We moved from NY last year and had LOVED our TLE in Yorktown. It was a no brained then to transition our two boys to the Tega Cay location. We were disappointed from day one. The infant room was good for the most part, attentive with food, breast milk, and diaper changes. Once in the Toddler A classroom they taught good nap habits and for the most part were great with my youngest. There were several teacher changes so after a while we received no updates from them, and saw our son no longer progressing with his speech. For our oldest, we told them he was just turning 4, but they put him in a room with 2-3 year olds. There was an immediate teacher change and the kids stopped doing any workbooks or had any control in the room. I complained and then suddenly he was moved to a room with kids advancing to Kindergarten for the following year. This was night and day and he flourished. Unfortunately the head teacher retired and they merged two classrooms into one. Almost 30 4-5 year olds with only two teachers. Again we saw these teachers overwhelmed and our oldest seemed to no longer be progressing. It boils down to poor administration. These was very poor communication from the Director who took a long time to respond to parent inquiries or emails. Teachers often complained to us about lack of support from the Director, hence the turn over. We ultimately moved our boys in less than a year to another local school and are very happy there.

This place is a mess! - teachers are inexperienced and the…read moreplace is understaffed. One teacher had the longest nails I had ever seen and the school had no policy around it! How can they handle infants? I found my kid sleeping on the dirty carpet many times. They also show iPad during diaper changes etc. - front desk is a shit show... they are always all over the place. They upload pictures once a week because of some weird photo approval policy. No other daycares I know do this. - they say that they have video and you can watch in the office but it's a sham. The video is rotating between rooms and it barely stays in your child's room for a few seconds. We pulled out our kid very fast after seeing how terribly this place was run.

This is the best karate dojo in Lancaster and surrounding counties. It is not just a dojo that…read moremills out belts just to get you through quickly You will learn the true art of karate. You will also feel like family as soon as s you walk in the door. My whole family trains there including my children. We have had nothing but good experiences and highly recommend for children as well as adults.

Our daughter has been dancing at We're Dancin for 9 years. We appreciate and value the family…read moreenvironment and consistent support shown to the students. The commitment from the teachers is unmatched. The studio was so commited to creating a positive environment that they formally adopted a value statement with emphasis on support, commitment, and respect. The relationships created are genuine and transcend beyond the studio. Families are invested in each other and support one another without reservation. Students are encouraged to be the best they can be. Next time you are at a competition, you will know if WE'RE there by all the yelling and cheering from our #MAJOR family. If you are serious about your child developing their love of dance, self-discipline, respect, self-esteem and being a part of a team- then this is the spot for you. If you are wanting to live vicariously through your child, engage in catty behavior or have a negative attitude- then you should look for another studio.

I am wrapping up almost 12 years at Giving Tree.. with 3 kids who all went to through the Pre-k…read moreprogram. All 3 are way beyond prepared and advanced for kindergarten.. all their elementary teachers will tell you same I accredit it to their excellent staff and center , Shelly the current director is one of the best if not the best that place has ever had... yes there is turnover on staff.. it is childcare and not the most high paying job but super tough.. probably tougher to deal with parents honestly then kids... most kids want to just have fun and eat snack . My kids will still to this day some of the things Ms. Wendy makes are the best out of any school lunches or other places.. and she is just the kindest person also. I encourage everyone to ask questions, tour, look around at the background of other daycare owners, heck pull up their public records.. you would be surprised.. and I can guarantee you this owner knows her educational background and that this center will speak frankly to you on how issues are handled.. because yes nothing is perfect but it is how it is dealt with that we all want fair and honest resolutions. I have heard stories from my kids through the years of other kids actions, even the actions of other parents in front of the teachers and kids sitting right there.. it is appalling to me and then these people want to blame the center and staff.. Take a tour, ask the questions, play out scenarios .. you will be impressed at the level of professionalism here and the fact they keep the kids so engaged In learning and fun at he same time! We are forever grateful for our experience and great start to education there.

I want to provide some feedback on Giving Tree, the daycare located behind Publix in Lake Wylie. We…read morehave been attending there for almost two years, & have had some bumps in the road, but this week took the cake! I am so upset. I don't know if I should cry or scream. I'm so frustrated, I've done both! My 7 year old son has been in the afterschool program as well as the summer camp. He has been bullied with no help from the staff or the Director. He would come home & tell us that another boy was hitting him & throwing things & when he told, they would just tell the boy to stop. My husband & I had become so frustrated with the lack of attention on addressing this, that we requested to meet with the Director, Ms. Shelly (Michelle Dawson). She told us that they had a zero tolerance policy, but felt confident nothing was happening. Not only was nothing addressed, but it continued to get worse. It came to the point where we told our son that if this kid continues to hit him to defend himself. The next day, our son did just that. The bully wouldn't leave him alone, kept hitting him, the teachers did nothing, so my son looked at the kid & said "do it again & I'll kick the crap out of you". We received a call from the director saying that he had used foul language with the word "crap" & that wasn't welcome here. They did nothing to the bully but reprimanded our son. My 4 year old daughter has been in five total classrooms with dozens of different teachers. We told the director when we enrolled that she was advanced, & needed to be engaged in a structured setting to be successful. They were confident they would keep her plenty engaged so we trusted them. After seeing day after day, that our daughter was not engaged, they kept moving her up to older classrooms but with the lack of structure, it didn't make much difference. My husband purchased dozens of preschool activity books for every kid. This helped some. The Director told us that our daughter was bored & started being more & more frustrated. We reminded them that they said they could keep her engaged in a structured setting. The Director then shared how frustrated her staff was for all of the movement, essentially blaming our daughter. She said that our daughter would get frustrated & not listen to the staff when she was upset. She made a comment regarding how disappointed she was that our daughter didn't even listen to her, & she was the Director. I reminded her that my daughter is four. She doesn't care what your title is. It came to a head last week when our daughter started crying in the mornings & not wanting to go to Giving Tree. She started referring to herself as a "bad girl" which is what they were telling her she was when she didn't listen. Our son then told us how mean they were being to his sister & he didn't know why they wouldn't just leave her alone. He was so upset. This was the final straw. We had met with the teachers & Director several times. Every meeting was positive with them telling us how wonderful of parents we were & how they wished they had more parents like us. But after the events last week, we requested another meeting asking for some immediate action taken on the bullying of our son & stopping referring to our daughter as a "bad girl". The director, Ms. Shelly, immediately got emotional & upset, saying that if we didn't trust her, we should go our separate ways. We were shocked! We said we just wanted to discuss the issues, & find resolution for our kids. She made it clear that she did not want her or her staff questioned. She told us that she loves our kids & would do anything for them & could not believe we were questioning that. We spent two hours away from work & in her office, discussing this. The meeting ended positively, her thanking us for our partnership & her looking forward to school starting, & our kids continuing in the before & after school program this school year. At 5pm that night, she sent an email saying that because we clearly don't trust her that our kids were expelled effective immediately. The email was signed by both her & the owner (whom we have never met or spoken to). After receiving the email, we reached out to understand what happened. We were so confused & shocked. We called the school & her cell phone but she wouldn't take our call. We went to the school but she saw us & walked away, hiding in her office. She told us to our face how wonderful we were, & then when we shared our honest & real concerns, she retaliated. I am livid that we had to tell our children that they will have to miss the last week of summer camp with their friends. I don't know if this woman is just on an extreme power trip, or what the root cause issue is, but I am so disappointed in the lack of professionalism, the lack of ethics, & most importantly the blatant disregard of its hurtful impact on my kids. It makes me sick.

Phenomenal Preschool !!! I cannot say enough wonderful things about my daughters preschool. From…read morethe very first day, it has felt like family--warm, welcoming, and genuinely invested in the well-being of every child. The teachers and staff go above and beyond to provide excellent care, making sure each child feels loved, safe, and supported. Their communication with parents is outstanding. I always know what's happening in the classroom, how my daughters are progressing, and ways I can reinforce learning at home. That partnership means the world to me. The curriculum is equally impressive--engaging, thoughtful, and developmentally appropriate. My daughters are not only learning but thriving. I see them growing academically, socially, and emotionally every single day, and I know that's because of the intentional care and quality teaching they receive. This preschool truly sets the standard. If you're looking for a place where your child will be nurtured, challenged, and celebrated, this is it. It's more than just a school--it's a family.

Look...we've been in our fair share of preschools -- this one by far has been the best experience…read morewe've ever had. The teachers and staff are incredible. Patient, kind, attentive, creative, intentional. Great communication and always so encouraging. We don't just have conversations when something goes "wrong," but always letting us know what is going right. We were so prepared when it was time for kindergarten and felt like we had a great foundation and a head start. It's also super convenient to the Collective Cafe where I can grab food and do some work.