STEM-4-Kidzz

3.7 mi

We had such a wonderful experience with Kiddie Academy Steele Creek! As a first time mom, I was…read moredreading dropping off my infant for her first day of daycare but that dread turned into excitement as soon we walked through the doors. I felt such relief and knew that my baby was in the best hands! The infant room staff (Ms. Aury, Ms. Diamond and Ms. Brandi) are so welcoming and attentive, and truly care about each child's well-being. Every morning, my little baby would smile as soon as she was greeted by Ms. Aury. You could just feel the warmth and love radiating out of the infant room! The facility is new and very clean and we really enjoyed the daily updates and photos we received through the app. This place is very special and we are lucky to have found it. Highly recommend Kiddie Academy Steele Creek to any parent looking for quality childcare in a happy, reliable and loving environment.

From the owner: Kiddie Academy of Steele Creek, an educational daycare in Charlotte, offers age-specific child care…read moreprograms. Our flexible, standard-based curriculum encourages children to progress in school and in life. We pride ourselves in providing a daycare that focuses on developing positive character traits for kids, while providing a nurturing learning environment. Our programs can range from infant and toddler to kindergarten and school age. Read our child care reviews, take a virtual tour and learn more about Kiddie Academy to find the best "daycare near me" for you and your child.

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Chef's Choice at Johnson & Wales University

3.0

(2 reviews)

5.2 mi

My son has done this camp for 3 years and really enjoys it. Having a brother who is a professional…read morechef, I feel this camp is the closest camp to chef school out there. Students have the option of baking camp (they bring home daily baked goods) or cooking camp. My son did the later. They learn food prep and clean up, how to properly sauté, chop, hold knives etc. They prep the daily lunch that is served for all the students. The bakery group usually sends home daily baked goods with this group in exchange for lunch. The last day parents are invited to feast on all the recipes that the students learned to make throughout the week.

My daughter did this camp and thought it was a waste of time. Unlike other cooking camps where kids…read moremake their own dishes, this is a line cook approach so she would only do a small part of a dish like cutting onions or kneading dough. She said she didn't get to actually cook anything. The instructors cooked which defeats the purpose of a class like this. The foods the classes prepared became lunch for everyone but then my daughter's class had to clean all the pots, pans, silverware, dishes etc. They spent an hour and a half washing dishes daily! For a $600 camp I did not expect that. The students were not allowed to bring home any leftover either (in the savory food camp). I can't recommend this camp.

Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte NC

Chef's Choice recreational cooking class

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Rescue Ranch

(4 reviews)

45.7 mi

YES. We scheduled the private tour and it was so fun! We met the animals and were able to give…read moresnacks and love. It's an amazing mission and we're in awe of their work! Playground review: it's a super nice space and is designed for ages 2-12. There's a ton of different equipment for all abilities. However frustrating when older/larger kids are wreaking havoc and abusing the equipment while moms are talking with their backs turned away from the playground. Don't be those moms.

The kindest souls for the sweetest rescues. This place doesn't get enough credit. My child and I…read morealways learn something new and have the BEST time!

Coffee With Critters Event. Hanger meeting some friends.

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Friendly critters introduction

The First Tee of Greater Charlotte

3.4 mi

What an amazing program to introduce golf to young children. My nephew is in his second session…read morewith First Tee and he absolutely loves it. The coaches are wonderful and the program provides a great foundation for the game of golf. I love how they really emphasis sportsmanship, respect and integrity in the program.

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Stratagemics

5.4 mi

Seriously awesome Strategy Game camp that my son and his friends love. He looked forward to each…read moreday. His 3rd Saturday of the Month sessions at the Ballantyne Earth Fare are a deal, too.

From the owner: Stratagemics Camps are week-long, strategy gaming summer day camps for kids ages 8-15. We play,…read moreteach, trade and compete in collectible card games like Magic and Yugioh; board games like Settlers of Catan and Small World; and miniatures games like Star Wars and HeroClix (no computer games). We also run charity family gaming events on the third Saturday of every month. We've run 43 camps over 8 years, and are usually filled with returning campers, as the camps are unique and very popular.

Star Wars Minis allows for brief skirmishes in the Star Wars universe.

Playtesting Descent

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Munchkin: kill the monster, steal the treasure, make your buddy walk the plank.

Kris Lang Sports Complex

5.2 mi

They are helping young people! He has multiple sports activities for kids of multiple ages.read more

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NC Budo

6.0 mi

We love our NC Budo family!!! My son has taken classes here for the past three years and has really…read morebenefited from the positive atmosphere and dedicated staff!

From the owner: NC Budo is a martial arts center offering popular school-day and after-school programs plus an…read moreextensive schedule of classes on everything from mindfulness to competitive and classical karate training.

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Cadence Academy Preschool

3.0

(6 reviews)

4.2 mi

Certified professionals

Walk-ins welcome

Honest review from a parent who has had 2 kids here. One child for 3 years and the other child for…read more3 months. Stayed because there were no other daycares around with vacancies in the area. Pros: - The classrooms here are bigger than other daycares in the area - Flexible drop off and pick up times - Offers breakfast, lunch, and snacks for the kids included in tuition - Some of the staff like the assistant director and teachers are great Cons: - Staff shortages especially in the infant room. There are times when the ratio goes beyond the state mandated 1 to 5 - Tuition increases, multiple times in a year - Teachers are supposed to send 2 pictures per day per student. On average we would get 2-3 pictures per week. - Incident reports (reports to parents when child gets hurt) were no longer sent home to us. Our child came home with a quarter sized raw scape on her knee without any report. - Outdated security measures and check in - Director is not properly trained and does not do her job well. She did not treat parents fairly and would not respond to emails sent multiple times For the price you pay $1400 a month, you will find newer facilities that just opened in the area with updated security measures, cameras, much better student to teacher ratios, and quality management.

So after 2 weeks of going back and forth (multiple times) with staff here, being told that there is…read moreavailablelity in the 3 year old classroom, then getting called by the director and being told that's a mistake there are no spots in that class room...... I confronted the director miss Nicole about all the conflicting information, and she finally told me that my son has been banned from Gateway Academy because their records show he attended another location and I broke the "Parent Code of Conduct" because I said some things that were not nice. Basically my son attended the Gateway on Mallard when he was 1 and I gave that location 1 star and left a detailed review. I was shocked! During the 7 months my son was enrolled in the Mallard location he had 7 different teachers! That location was awful. The only reason he was there that long was because I had to wait for a spot to open at kids r kids. But I was still willing to give this chain a chance based on all the 5 star reviews the Whitehall location recieved on google. However, since this chain penalizes parents and children for leaving honest reviews on bad experiences, I have to question whether all the positive feedback on this location are authentic. I am thankful they exposed their true colors before my son could be enrolled. Thank goodness for freedom of speech!

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Freedom Park

4.6

(226 reviews)

5.8 mi

(From November 2025)…read more I can't remember how I found this but as I'm driving in Charlotte, my dad and I stopped here to check it out. This is one of the most beautiful parks I've had the pleasure of visiting. There are beautiful views, playgrounds and lawn space for children's play, plenty of parking, trails for walking/bike riding, several bridges, and large trees to compliment the fields. The park is well-kept as everyone here ensures cleanliness and top maintenance. As my dad and I sat down on the bench and soaked in our surroundings, we observed a plethora of activity which included some people flying drones, kids competing in the playground's obstacle course, elderly folks walking, dogs running amok, people racing toy cars, and a few people cycling. The positive energy and vibes were radiant. I'm glad we stopped by here. Definitely worth a visit in Charlotte!

What a gorgeous park! Just moved to Charlotte and was looking for a place to walk the dogs. This…read morepark is amazing! It had a great walking path around the water, a greenway, an amaaaaazing playground for kids, sports fields, decent-ish bathrooms, and lots of parking! Would highly recommend!

My Mom, Cleopatra, is enjoying a strawberry shake while I push her through the park to enjoy the beauty of Freedom Park!

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Latta Park

4.2

(27 reviews)

4.9 mi

Awesome neighborhood park. I found my tennis partners and tennis coaches on…read morehttps://joinplaytennis.com/charlotte

Latta park extends for 32 acres across four blocks following a small creek that divides it from…read moreRomany Road and Park Avenue. Much of the park remains cleared from brush and there are some walking paths. There are also several developed facilities including basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyball, picnic shelters with restrooms and three soccer fields. I enjoyed the walking trails today and managed to mostly avoid the low, wet areas. There were a number of folks walking dogs and they seemed to be socializing nicely. [Review 14479 overall, 1805 of 2020, number 2735 in North Carolina.]

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Ray's Splash Planet

3.4

(56 reviews)

5.3 mi

The 3 story slide is worth the wait in line. The seating gets taken quickly but you can always find…read moresomewhere to place your stuff. Locker rooms and bathrooms are relatively clean for what it is. Lazy river is the best. You can go around as many times as you want. Whirlpool is the kids sanctuary. $15/person but discount if you're a Mecklenburg resident. Needs better parking.

I love this place. Off season is just as good as on season. Hours of operation are appreciated and…read moreappropriate!!!!! Kid enjoy the spot and had a good time!

There was a line of people entering when I took this photo as well

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Puttery

The service here was immaculate. It was so refreshing to be greeted by a lovely staff that…read moreexplained the parking situation to us with ease. Ask for Bu for a classic (secret) cocktail at the first bar of THREE. Ask for Chet for anything at all, what a gem! What great few hours to spend. 10/10 would recommend.

I honestly love the Puttery--this was my third visit. The bar area is great for cute pictures, and…read morethe food is good. This visit, though, was all about the golf experience. Walking to play, the floors were sticky from drink spills. In theory, having bars on the courses is a great idea, but in practice it slows everything down. If the group ahead of you doesn't enter their score, the game stalls unless someone from the next group inputs it or a staff member comes over. We had to figure that out on our own. On my previous visits the staff explained how the scoring worked, but that didn't happen this time. Three groups ahead of mine didn't know how to enter their scores or forgot, so they just stopped playing. I also think the reservations could be spaced out better. Groups ended up stacked on top of each other waiting for the same hole. Thankfully, everyone was still pleasant about it. I'd definitely go back, but I hope they make a few operational improvements.

Putters punch! Bourbon based with pineapple punch

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James J. Harris Family Branch YMCA

3.9

(59 reviews)

7.8 mi

Had a great time. Took a Zumba class with James Reyes aka J Panda and it was amazing. Such a good…read moretime. Faculty and facility is good. Didn't get on any of the machines but will maybe try it next time.

Love my morning routine here! Front desk folks are always helpful and there is never a "wait" for…read moreequipment.

Fun summer time

Outdoor Pool Complex

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Charlotte Equestrian Club

(3 reviews)

8.2 mi

JJ is the best! Great for pony rides and lessons for all levels of rider. JJ takes great care of…read morethe horses and the facilities are beautiful. Plenty of animals to play with including a mini donkey, mini bull, mini horse, kittens, goats, dogs and of course horses!

I've been taking lessons with Jeanne at the Charlotte Equestrian Club for three months and love it…read more I had long wanted to take lessons, but could never quite pull the trigger. I was so scared at my first lesson, but pushed through my fear and I'm so happy I did. Jeanne is a patient and thoughtful instructor and she has a clear connection with the horses. She also wanted to understand my goals and matched me with the right horse. Lastly, I feel completely safe on and around the horses and my favorite part of the lesson is grooming the horse afterwards. Her farm is also a respite from the hustle and bustle of the city, but so close - 15 minutes from Uptown. On the days when I have lessons, all the stress of the day melts away as soon as I hit the gravel driveway. If you're looking for lessons for yourself or your kids, I highly recommend Charlotte Equestrian Club.

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Children's Theatre of Charlotte

4.6

(10 reviews)

5.9 mi

Just left from volunteering at the Children's Theater of Charlotte. What a great place to take your…read moreyoung people to see quality acting to bring culture and art into their lives at such young ages. It's a lively place for all ages!

Lights, Camera, DRAGONS!!!!!…read more While visiting Charlotte planning my trip to charlotte I noticed the Children's Theatre of Charlotte was putting on one of my daughter's favorite children's book, Dragons Love Tacos! I bought tickets before we even had a hotel booked! We arrived the day of with our dragon in hand (that came with our copy of Dragons Love Tacos 2) and my toddler son decked out in his dragon sweat suit. We were ready! Our show was on a Saturday at 3pm. If you arrived at 2pm there was a free behind the scenes tour of the theater. We of course took full advantage! 2pm we were squished with many of the other patrons all ready for the free tour. We were greeted and then moved into the theater. It seamed like over half the audience that day showed up for the tour! This made it difficult to move as a group through the backstage and hear everything being said. Was it cool to see where they make the sets and store the props? Yes! It was great feature I am thankful they offered but maybe needs more organizing for large groups. Another little tip for their tour guides, don't tell us what we cant see (costume area) because of the large group. Just bummed me out (and if it wasn't said I wouldn't have thought we missed out!) Also it was posed before the show arts and crafts available. Once the tour ended we were asking around about the crafts. we saw people with crafts. People had no idea! More organization needed as the crafts were taking place inside the library! We showed up with only a few minutes to do crafts because we wasted time asking people about the crafts! The show... not totally like the book but close. My 10 year old thought it was a little too young for her and my 1 year old was quiet for the whole hour! The 4 year old with us, he was mesmerized! So I would suggest when they say children's, aim for kids under 8 here. The production was pretty good with great visuals and a great destruction scene! This is not low budget by any means. Cool thing they did, after the show they let people stay behind and showed how the crew talks to one another on their headsets to make the action happen on stage! (This was geared more toward a 10 year old as opposed to a 4 year old understand what was really happening.) What could have been better? Let people enjoy the show more. The staff working in the audience were intense. I was approached by a kid, like 12 years old, who told me I couldn't give my 1 year old his bottle and the other two kids had to put away their candy. At no point at the beginning of the show was an announcement made about food/drinks in the auditorium. I am a rule follower. I would oblige. But not letting my 1 year old get his bottle seams a lot ridiculous! I kept watching the ushers go up to many other patrons about use of cell phones and everything else. It was distracting. Calm down folks. We came for the dragons. Speaking of which, I told my daughter when we bought the tickets: I don't know how they will make dragons appear on stage so it could be amazing or terrible but either way we will never forget what we will see. Truth: we will never forget. (The Dads wholeheartedly agree!)