I found this on Groupon, and I'm so glad I did. My son is an (aggressive) only child, so I wanted…read moreto find some fun indoor sports to do. The teacher was a gal named Jarrett, and she was so sweet and got to know me AND my 2 year old. Even though the kids were young, I still felt what she tried to teach them was accomplished. I think this would be great during winter as well. Plus it's so cute watching toddlers try to play baseball :)

From the owner: Go Kids is a play based exercise program specifically designed for children. Kid-friendly sports…read moreand exercise equipment is used to engage children in physical activity. Classes are action packed with seven different sports and a series of imagination games taught over an eight week term. At Go Kids we pride ourselves on facilitating an awesome class experience by motivating, inspiring and educating! Go Kids seeks to promote a healthy lifestyle, help develop a lifelong passion for physical activity, decrease child obesity, increase confidence and prepare children for participation in school and the broader community.

We love CCNS. It's our first year there and our experience with the school has been amazing. The…read moreteachers are great and they handled COVID fantastically moving all classes to the great outdoors. Our two year old daughter loves it! The kids have so much fun exploring the trails and parks, learning about the nature that surrounds us.

Love it. Enrollment…read moreis affordable. About 20% the cost of pretentious ankle-biter academies. The facilities are well-kept and the playground and outdoor area is especially nice and spacious to boot. With a full classroom, the individual rooms border on cramped, but the teachers are expert at a divide and conquer approach with multiple stations and areas to keep a relatively peaceful feel. Snack time can get loud with 16 kids around a table, but after a few weeks it's amazing to see them using cups, asking politely for seconds, using utensils etc. Parents bring in the snack, which nurtures the community feel over a teacher simply handing out the same stuff time and again, or mom and dad packing individual snacks strictly for their own young ones. Teachers literally have decades of experience and an uncanny mastery over their pint-sized pupils. Classrooms are run with an eye to order, fun, and constant reinforcement of basic values like kindness, sharing, table manners, curiosity and play. With that said, CCNS does not batter children with curriculum or enforce mastery of academic concepts. If you're one of those super parents who want your kid publishing their first doctoral thesis at age 16, this is probably not the place for you. Children in diapers are welcome to attend, but they will work on potty training them ASAP. In fact, my own little one was out of diapers within a few weeks of coming here. Seeing his peers use the potty and getting encouragement from other grownups helped our stubborn guy kick his Huggies addiction. Parent(s) are expected to help in the classroom about twice a month. This is almost always a great time, but depending on your situation it may not be ideal. Additionally, you will join one of several committees and participate in a clean-up day. All told, your time investment will average around 6 hours a month. I personally love the co-oping aspect of the school, as parents are much more involved than quick drop offs and pickups, and hanging with kids is just plain fun. We're wrapping up our first year here and are enrolled in a second. We also plan to send our next one through CCNS. Feel free to write with questions.

Amazing facilities and very kind people working there. I'd never been to a JCC before and was…read moretraveling through the area, wanting to use the pool for lap swimming. The entire place is spotless. Appreciated that the locker rooms had hairdryers and free feminine protection. Both the indoor/outdoor pools are big and clean.

Everything about this place has gone downhill. Does no one clean the fitness studios, the gyms or…read morethe lockers? I watched a guy in my aerobics class drip sweat globs all over the floor and mat, then walk away. Gross. I was the last person out and not a single person came into clean. The same with the weightroom and the pickleball court- no one wipes anything down. The only attendants in the place are a couple of nice college kids at the front desk who smile and wave then go back to their screens. You walk around the space and although there are plenty of members, it feels vacant and neglected. Not to mention their sporadic fitness classes. With no pool September-May, can you really justify $95-175/mo for two strength classes in the morning and one at 6p, and no evening classes at all Thursday-Sunday?? Momentum Climbing Gym has four Utah locations, amazing climbing walls, yoga classes AND weightroom for $60/mo. Just saying. Not to mention that the JCC classes are often taught by non-certified, 'soft' U students who seem to have gotten their routines from YouTube. The JCC management is more interested in collecting your money than providing an exceptional, sanitary experience. They act like they are doing you a favor instead of the other way around. In fact, I recently contemplated a small claims case and assault charges after one of their fitness coaches put his hands on me. I had purchased a six-month family membership through a fundraising auction for the Humane Society and when they found my resistance to a rude, handsy, out of shape "coach" (for a ski conditioning class that would have actually cost me an additional fee), they voided my membership without reimbursing me for the remaining months. I was in shock. Let me preface by saying that I was fine terminating the membership as I only wanted to be by a pool (despite their incredibly uncomfortable plastic lounge chairs) and they close it right after Labor Day. Plus, it's a 30-minute drive for me that includes college and hospital traffic nearly 24/7. I already belong to two other fitness centers closer to home. But their behavior calls into question whether you want to trust this gym to treat customers with respect. They are well within their rights to banish me but they should not be entitled to keep my money! Check out this policy sited from the CEO when I demanded the return of $350: The JCC has "the right to terminate memberships and/or deny entry at its discretion." And they keep your money?! Sounds like fraud to me. Do you really want to join a club that operates this way? They don't like your clothes, your smell, your dissatisfaction, your religion, your bluntness and you're out... and we keep all your money. Just think twice and then go somewhere else where they value customers. In the end, I decided not to fight in court because my friends reminded me that I can still get the tax write-off as a donation to the Humane Society. Now THAT is an organization that deserves my money.

Our daughter has been attending this school for the past month in the ages 2-3 classroom. She just…read moreturned 3. We love the school. I love that every new teacher is trained before they join a class, and so they are consistently able to meet each child at where the child is individually at a social, emotional, and intellectual level. I love that there are no time-outs, and there is plenty of positive reinforcement. The teachers are so kind, and full of empathy and compassion, that it takes any pressure off the kids and creates an environment of unconditional acceptance. Lacey and Paige and all the staff are simply wonderful with the kids. Our own daughter used to have meltdowns, and since she has come here, they have completely stopped. They respect that she doesn't like to be touched and doesn't like to have an audience while going potty. We know she is receiving individualized attention, because we see improvements daily. In under 3 weeks, she came home able to pronounce certain sounds that she struggled with - as a result, we were able to understand her better, which resulted in her being a lot calmer. The classrooms are full of natural light, and they have a sweet play area in the back with a play set and a sand box. There are plenty of sensory materials available. The children have access to various art media and materials also. Within the first month of school, they have used Play-Doh to build habitats for animals in the grasslands, they've made animal footprints using plaster (assisted by their teacher, of course), have painted with watercolors while listening to music, drawn self-portraits by looking into mirrors, and have made multimedia seashell and sand collages, among other things. The art is not constrained and Pinterest-worthy - instead, experiences are aimed at helping children learn how to use various media and work around a theme to create their own stuff. The kids also have music and dancing time. The children get a fair balance of outdoor free-play, indoor free-play, and teacher directed activities. There's a fair amount of imaginative play involved. While the curriculum is not rigorously academic (i.e. your child will not learn to write all the letters of the alphabet in week 1 of school as a 2-or-3-year-old), there is a focus on cultivating scientific thinking and curiosity, and they are equipping the kids with skills necessary to excel at Math. It's a child-led Reggio Emilio school. They make sure social skills are incorporated into learning experiences. Last month, for instance, the kids built an airplane for the class to sit in and took turns "flying" the plane. They also hosted their own market with fake money and products, and took turns buying and selling goods and returning change to customers. They have been building habitats for the African grassland animals they learned about. They have been measuring object sizes and lengths. There is art incorporated into their Science lessons. Among other social skills, the kids also clean-up after meals, wiping down the tables and sweeping up crumbs. They fold away their bedding and put it away after nap time. My daughter has come home so proud and confident that she can help around the home and contribute these things. The teacher also has conversations with the kids during lunch, which is so crucial - to be able to listen, and take turns speaking at dinner. The snacks provided are nutritious, diverse, and not junk food (apricots, cheese, turkey, crackers, fruit, a variety of vegetables and hummus, etc.). I love that they have an app that the teacher uses to provide periodic information about what the kids ate, how long they napped, and activities they did. They also upload pictures and videos. The teacher fills in updates when the kids are asleep or during post-meal cleanup. So while the kids are awake, they have her complete attention. The updates are helpful, because as working parents, we know if our child hasn't eaten or we know if a nap wasn't taken, and can accordingly provision for it. It's also reassuring to check in on my kid when I am on my lunch break. The drop-off and pickup timings are very generous. We can have afford to have a slightly late day at work without having to stress about pickup. The school has far fewer days off than most of the other local schools - so I don't have to worry about arranging childcare for non-school days. Given the small class sizes, trained teachers, the Reggio Emilio approach and curriculum, convenient hours, limited holidays, and individualized attention, this preschool provides full value to its students and parents. We had come here after having our older child at a wonderful school that set the bar really high. And we love the Second Avenues Preschool just as much, if not more. Thank you for providing such a wonderful space where our child feels loved and accepted, and where she has been able to flourish and thrive. You are wonderful.

My daughter has gone to this preschool since she was 18 months old (she's almost 4 now). The old…read morestaff was great. Since hiring a new Director (Lacey) the turnover seems high and the teachers being hired appear to be unqualified and incapable of handling the amount of children in their classes. A couple months ago my husband and I were informed that our child was hitting and spitting in class- my kids teacher and Lacey the Director stated that this behavior had been going on for an ENTIRE YEAR without the daycare informing us- a complete lack of professionalism and communication. Needless to say, we all decided that it was best to part ways. This was a horrible experience to say the least.

The Fine Arts Preschool is, without a doubt, the BEST preschool in Salt Lake City. I researched…read moredozens of preschools, and personally toured 10, yes TEN, and this school blew all the others out of the water. 1st ~ The teachers are highly educated, and incredibly experienced. All the research on preschools shows that the #1 factor in a successful program is the education and quality of the teachers. Many of these educators have over 30 years of experience. They don't get thrown off guard, they have tried and true methods, and they are also incredibly creative and energetic. They are passionate teachers. And they are incredibly well organized. The details they are juggling, with such ease, is mind blowing. These are professional, experienced, educators ~ not high school kids looking for a part time job. 2nd ~ the curriculum is amazing. Meaning, it IS a curriculum, this is not just kids playing with blocks while the teachers gossip in the corner, and this is not daycare. The children have classes weekly in dance (including Friday yoga,) the visual arts (where they learn and use modalities linked to famous art works, culminating in a huge student art gallery) music (building from percussion, to wind/horn, to stringed instruments,) theater (building props, understanding character development, cooperation in creating productions,) and creative writing (where they learn to form narratives based on literature themes.) This is not a rigid academic program. I'm a child psychologist, and frankly, pushing "academics" via flashcards and worksheets is just totally inappropriate for a 3-5 year olds brain. This is 3 dimensional learning, with a great emphasis on being part of a community, including conflict resolution, social rules, etc. Hands-on experiential learning is the best way for a child's brain to grow at this stage of a child's development. (but if you're looking for flashcards, this isn't the right program for you.) 3rd ~ magic. They have these incredible magical themed days throughout the year that integrate books, music, dance, food, costumes, sets, everything. Magic days included The Teddy Bear Picnic, The Royal Ball, a Thanksgiving Feast, Winter Wonderland, Gnome and Fairy Garden Day etc etc. These are incredible. 4th ~ They do field trips to a children's theater production and to the museum with age appropriate activities. This builds real excitement for the arts "in the real world." 5th ~ the kids LOVE IT. The children feel loved, safe, and so so happy. My children blossomed, it was such a fabulous introduction to "school." I never heard any resistance to going to school, they were so happy there. And the teachers were so patient with children who were experiencing anxiety about being away from parents for the first time, they were wonderful. Finally - they've thought through all the details, including coming out to the car to pick up and drop off your child right into and out of their car seat, so if you're juggling other children you don't have to get them in and out. It's a breeze! And they welcome parents coming and checking things out (unlike one school I went to that firmly discouraged parents from volunteering or dropping by during the day, which made me uncomfortable.) I felt 100% comfortable with my kids there. They also have a live pianist playing to the dance class, which is incredibly rare. Plus the facility is quite lovely - a real dance and art studio, which is so unique. Many preschools are stuffed into windowless basements. This has huge 20 foot ceilings with lots of light. Beautiful. I can't say enough. It is AMAZING. I would highly recommend it.

I absolutely love the Playhouse! My daughter attended from when she was 12 weeks to just under 1.5…read moreyears when we moved out of state. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and caring. They took excellent care of my daughter and the other children. I could not recommend this daycare more. I always felt like my daughter was in in the best hands possible.

I can't find any reviews on here, and these guys are golden! They deserve a shout out. This is my…read moredaughter's first experience with daycare. She's been there almost a year now. She loves the staff, and most of the kids (most days). I feel really good about having her here. They've been accommodating, fair, and reasonable. They love the kiddos and the kiddos love them. So, why 4 stars instead of 5, you may ask? Well, let me tell you, and this is based on the word of a 3 year old, which can be pure and honest, or strange and made up, but I don't think they ever do story time there. Maybe not too important to some. However, I would quickly add another star if that became part of the daily routine. We love story time.

Three stars because the first two years of our experience here was great, the last two; not so…read moremuch. I noticed a serious decline in teacher enthusiasm and then a constant wave of turnover. I noted that the staff was likely underpaid and treated poorly. I also felt that although most of the staff cared for the children, the owner was less focused on the happiness of the teachers, parents and students, and more on how much money she was raking in. During the COVID shutdown, we pulled our child out temporarily, and paid the amount asked to hold our spot for our return. We were never contacted or questioned after that and when we brought him back, we were told that he didn't have a spot in their school because we didn't "complete the SECOND survey they emailed out, asking what our decision on return was" -even though we had already paid to hold his spot. Ultimately, after feeling unappreciated and unhappy overall, we pulled him out. Thinking we would get our money back was apparently giving the owner of this school too much credit, because she refused and said that was our choice to pull him out. I feel as though she's taken this daycare in a distasteful direction and I would be cautious when considering it for your child.

A+ Preschool for Bullies!…read more Does your little monster love to bite and disrupt and cause chaos? Is your uncontrollable terror often kicked out of more discerning schools? Look no further. You've found your sanctuary in the Childtime preschools. The administration would rather send those pesky rule-abiding, gentle (read: wimpy) kids away than ask you to actually parent your villain. Boys are taught at this young and impressionable age that girls should be bit if they stand up for themselves, and that it's better to touch first and ask forgiveness never. (Silly parents trying to teach daughters to demand respect. Hahaha!) If this sounds like the hellion who terrifies you at home and that you can't possibly be bothered to parent, then sign right up without delay. Your life is about to get even easier. ****Docking one star because the playground stinks.

Excellent school that is very well run. Great teachers who care about their kids and the community…read more Fun events and parent engagement that bring parents together and builds the community. we had previously gone to another preschool before switching into WPP and we are so happy with our choice. This school has made a huge positive impact on our family's life.

We have loved our experience at WPP. Wonderful teachers, a nurturing environment, and a great…read morecommunity! Couldn't ask for a better first school experience for our son.

So far we are loving Colors Immersion. They have 3 teachers and my kids love them all. It is a…read moreSpanish Immersion preschool for kids 3-5, but my 2.5 year old was accepted and he is LOVING it! Miss Maggie helped us potty train and he is doing really well. Both of my kids are super excited to go to school in the morning and are disappointed when there is a day off :) They are learning and having a great time.

I am so happy that I was able to find a preschool that is both spanish and english since that was…read moresomething very important for me! Maggie is an excellent educator and so are her other assistant teachers! My daughter loves coming here every day. She adores Maggie and all her classmates. She leaves there with such a happy attitude and is always singing whatever new song they learned that day! I can truly say that if your looking for a preschool for your child please consider Colors Dual immersion. You wont regret it! My daughter has learned so much! Thank you Maggie!

This school started out as a great alternative to traditional school, however over time we realized…read morethat they do not have the structures developed to support whole child learning. It is very difficult if your child does not fit the "mold". Diversity isn't celebrating but rather discouraged. There is very little inclusivity if your child does not fit the box. They tend to call out rather than in and have a shame based disciplinary structure. There are a lot of scholastic gaps as well.

This is a review of the outdoor spaces & playgrounds, not the school itself. These areas are kept…read moreopen for public use in the evenings and weekends with the understanding that you use "at your own risk" and cannot bring a lawsuit against the school because your kid took a tetherball in the face. * There are two modest play structure areas featuring the typical slides, climbing areas, ladders etc. * Tons of brightly painted hopscotch and foursquare areas * Tetherball pole with titular ball * Great visibility across the entire area. Downside of this is that it's 95% blacktop with very little green space and/or tree cover * Tasteful black chain link fencing surrounds the entire area, making it more secure for slippery tots * No dogs allowed