We've been to Tech Playzone for 2 7-yr old birthday parties - Lego robotics and a Movie making…read moreparty. The owner, Desh, is FANTASTIC with the kids and she really gets kids excited about practical applications of science and technology. Desh is really high energy, keeps the kids excited and involved, and is great at dealing with those hiccups that inevitably come up when you've got a room full of 1st graders. We just moved out of the area, and I seriously considered postponing our move a few months just so we could have my daughter's party there. I've never seen another center like this, and I *so* wish there was one up here where I am.

From the owner: TechPlayzone - where bright kids play to learn. We are an award winning Science, Technology,…read moreEngineering and Math program for K-12th grade students. Focused on success and fun for all kids, TechPlayzone offers summer camps, robotics clubs, and afterschool enrichment.

My son recently attended a free class and then a week of summer camp with TDBA. I am so impressed…read morewith TDBA's ability to keep the kids moving and make the most of their time. Teddy and the other coaches are knowledgable, encouraging, and supportive to every child. My son struggles with new experiences and has difficulty with stamina. He ended each day of camp in such a great mood, feeling so positive and excited about his day. I feel that my 7 year old was seen, encrouaged, and challenged appropriately during his time with TBDA. We plan to continue attending TBDA sessions through the school year. Thanks so much Teddy and coaches for being a light in this city. You are all a blessing! My son tells me he is the GOAT =)

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Would probably rate this venue as a solid 3.5 stars. Had my daughter's 2nd birthday here. The kids…read morehad a blast and the people that run this farm were very nice and welcoming! The only problems were the bathrooms were gross and the kitchen area (refrigerator) was not clean at all when we had to put our catered food for the party in there.

Place is great people are friendly the horses are well taken care of and friendly. They love…read morecarrots bring a lot for them.

Renamed a few years ago, this is a large open to the public (though not free) sports center. There…read moreare many tennis courts, and tennis classes are offered very small children to adults. The tennis instructors for the children Saturday morning classes are very good with the children, and turn the instruction into games. There is an over sized Olympic diving pool, workout facilities, and a multitude of other rooms. They offer after school programs and summer camps as well. Swimming lessons by age group are another offering. The parking lot is often too small for the number of cars here, and you will see quite a bit of parking on the street.

I'm here twice a week for volleyball practice and the place is always busy, with swimmers, daycare…read moreand ect. Even in the rush the front desk always manages to greet everyone who comes in and is very helpful.

My son did the after school program last year and loved it. I wish they had a bigger place and more…read morestructure for the kids who aren't in class but they work with what they got.

So lucky we were able to find the right DoJo the first time. Caring, friendly, and a passionate…read moreteam. Thank you Sensei Rafael, Senpai Ian, Senpai Carolyn, and Ms Barbara - Aidan has thrived in this environment with the right discipline & support.

Easy to find location, plenty of parking, and super friendly staff. I have only been there for two…read moreoutdoor events but haven't been disappointed yet.

We have continued to come here over the years and still enjoy it immensely. They always have a…read morevariety of music and comedy shows, so so,etching for everyone. This past weekend we saw Memphis Mud which was a combination of blues and rock. Talented group of guys who were very entertaining. Due to COVID, the tables must be spread out, so they aren't allowed as many patrons as before, so they need our help. Please support this great little venue.

This business possesses pros and cons based upon individual needs. I enjoyed the convenience of the…read moregym albeit somewhat dated. It, however is minimally used so there is generally access to equipment upon demand. In addition, the pickleball courts are generally accessible depending upon the time of day one can arrive. In contrast however, if you only expect to utilize the facility for a partial year, regardless of being a member over several years, the facility charges an exorbitant and excessive fee, which makes the membership cost more than other comparable facilities and thereby makes one feel unappreciated for loyalty to the club.

Everything is a amazing about this place: atmosphere, staff, pool, food. Owners are super friendly…read moreand it seems like everyone here cares about everyday progress

My grandsons go here for VPK. It is a free program. Everyone here is very nice, the building is…read morealways clean (a little clutter in the lobby). They are very flexible with daycare (if I cannot sit, my son can leave the boys there with short notice. Of course there is a fee for that, but I do not know what it is). Almost everyone here speaks Spanish as well as English which I'm sure is a plus to many in this area. My grandsons seem very happy here, they are always excited about "going to school" They had no socialization skills before this because they were in private daycare, so this has helped the very much. Their teachers are great, really care about the kids in their class. I wholeheartedly recommend Discovery Point (On Symmes Road) for your child's PVK and daycare needs.

I have 2 boys- D (4) and A (2.5). From the very first week at the center (end of July), I had many…read morered flags. We were typically the first few to drop off. It was more often than not, my children were never greeted with a hello, much less a hug or even a high five. The boys were never made to feel like their teachers were excited to see them. A sense of community/emotional safety was not obvious in this center...ever. I let this go, as I know my teacher background leaves me hyper-aware to subjects and research that not everyone has access to. It wasn't directly impacting my boys, so I let it go. Fast forward to school year starting- D in VPK and A in Pre K. D was coming home stating that he was the "the bad kid" and his teachers "hated him". D is very intelligent and manipulative at times, so again, I let it go. I am a teacher...I know what kids can say to skirt around the truth. And he is not always an angel of a child. :-) However, weeks of this went on. I tried everything I could at home to reassure him that he was not the bad kid, that sometimes he made poor choices but he was NOT a BAD kid. They boys' father attempted to speak to the director and teacher as well, but they blamed the emotional shaming on the other kids. Stating the other kids were the ones making him feel that way. Well, you're the teacher. Make this stop. Immediately. What sent me for a whirl, is when D told me about how his name was always on the "bad list". The next day I went into the classroom to confirm this "bad list", and sure as anything, there it was. A HUGE list on a chalk board, titled with a sad face ":-(" and a list of children's names. I quickly erased his name, reassured him again this does not define him and left. This is literally public shaming. Current research shows that behaviors should NOT be public knowledge. That only the child and their grown ups should be made aware of their areas for improvement. After weeks of this shaming, D took on the role of bad child. While this is also inexcusable, D felt he could do no right in the classroom, so he didn't. He was getting in trouble more and more. The behaviors got worse and worse. The only way behaviors were communicated were through extremely broken English, or a translator. I am unsure how they are communicating to my child if the teachers were barely able to communicate with me. NO attempt was made at filling in the social gaps that D was exhibiting. Shaming and disciplining were the only actions the center offered. And while D's actions were completely unacceptable, he was never given the support for the social-emotional lessons he needed. My children spent 40 hours a week with this center, and I paid a pretty penny to the center. I expect social-emotional skills to be taught just as much, if not more, than reading and math. I cannot teach D these skills in a home where there aren't 18 other kids. The school is responsible for these lessons. Long story short, the center ended up dismissing D for a scenario that NO ONE can explicitly explain. No details were given about what happened, just that the following day would be his last day. When I attempted to seek more information and ask clarifying questions, the director felt it appropriate to talk to me on speaker phone and gave me attitude when I requested for her to take me off. I also asked to speak to the owners (who I had never seen or met), and was told I would receive a call by the end of the business day. That was 3 weeks ago...I never received a call. I will say, A (a very 'in the box' and easy going child), never experienced any of this is his classroom. He probably never exuded behaviors to warrant any redirection, but his teachers were all very kind and warm. It was mainly Ms. Soraya and the director that were very cold to myself and D. I would not send your kids here if emotional safety is a priority for you and your family. It just is not a center that hugs first and teaches second.