We had my daughter's third birthday at perfect balance and it was amazing! Everything was very…read moreorganized and she had so much fun. The staff made it easy on the parents. I would recommend a birthday party here!

If you're looking for instructors who genuinely care about children, I highly recommend choosing…read moreThe Little Gym over Perfect Balance. While the monthly cost at The Little Gym may be slightly higher, the overall experience is significantly better. My son is three years old, and like many children his age, listening is still a skill we're working on. I initially thought Perfect Balance would be a great place for him to develop new skills and improve focus. Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. During one class, the instructor became visibly irritated when my son got distracted or didn't follow instructions. At the end of class, she had him line up with the other children to receive a stamp for participation. She even dipped the stamp in the ink pad, only to look him in the eye and tell him he wasn't getting a stamp because he hadn't listened. I understand the importance of teaching children accountability, but I strongly believe the instructor's approach was unnecessarily petty and inappropriate for a three-year-old. If she felt it was important for him not to receive a stamp, she could have spoken to me directly. I would have respected that. But having him go through the motions--only to publicly deny him a small reward--felt more like punishment than a teaching moment. Because of this experience, I ended our membership effective immediately. We will continue going to The Little Gym, where the instructors are patient, supportive, and understand that children--especially toddlers--have good and bad days. They work with him, not against him. One final thought for any parent considering Perfect Balance: my son also participates in Soccer Shots, where I regularly see other three-year-olds wander off, lose focus, or struggle to follow instructions. Yet, at the end of practice, those children still receive stamps and stickers--not because they performed perfectly, but because they showed up and tried. Why? Because they're three, they're still learning and that deserves encouragement, not shame.

We love ITC. Our daughter has grown so much personally and with gymnastics. I highly recommend…read morebringing your child there. They have great birthday parties also.

My daughter has had such a great experience at illuminations and has grown so much in her skills in…read more2 years time. The staff has become like family.

My two girls (2 & 4) visited for the first time this morning and had a blast! You have to complete…read morean online waiver before checking in/ purchasing a play pass. You can buy 1 hr for $10 or 2 hrs for $12. Once you check in, you get a sticker indicating the time your pass expires, you have to stick it on your child as well as yourself. Once you are inside the fenced area there's a play structure in the ball pit, a sand pit section, an area for babies (under 2), a sensory area and a foam pit where kids can climb up and jump. There Tables and chairs for adults (and kids) to enjoy drinks and snacks. Adult caffeinated beverages and kids drinks are available for purchase as well as delicious baked goods! The girls loved the freedom of running around and playing with literally everything. Mama enjoyed the peace of mind that they can't get out and the coffee & baked goods! Very easy to get to and tons of parking available in the plaza.

jazz music in the background, a corner cafe inside with lattes and sweet and savory treat options,…read moreclean bathrooms..... lots of cozy booth and chair seating..... this is an affordable, fun, clean, not overwhelming space for parents or grands or caretakers of any kind to supervise their littles playing in a variety of ways. You pay for 1 hr or 2hrs, and every kid wears the required socks you get the first time you come- then just bring them back on subsequent trips. All in all- a good spot for adults and their young kiddos!

​We are wrapping up our week at the Waxhaw Recreation Barn sports camp, and it has been fantastic…read more My son did the full-day camp, but it's great that they offer a half-day option too for extra flexibility. ​First of all, the logistics are excellent. Drop-off and pick-up are incredibly organized, quick, and easy, which makes a huge difference. Coach Conroy has been wonderful, introducing the kids to a variety of sports while keeping a great focus on teamwork and sportsmanship. They even got some fun swag from local sponsors, and I really love that community-first aspect of supporting the kids through play. ​The best part of the week was seeing my son discover a real love for basketball. He is already asking how he can play more and dive deeper into the sport. We are very pleased with the experience, would absolutely do this camp again, and highly recommend it!

My son absolutely LOVES this camp! We are headed back for year 3 and this is a camp we don't miss…read moreyear after year. As a parent, I love the emphasis on character development and my son loves all the fun he has!

We have been coming here for pretty much 10 years now with 3 boys coming through the program the…read moreoldest who is 10 now started at 9 months and he is finished the program now and the two younger boys are still enrolled. We love the staff and how attentive and friendly they are. Even when we felt like our middle son was not progressing as he should they were able tp suggest some different things to help him get up to speed. We love coming here and yes its not cheap but for a skill that could save your child's life its absolutely worth it. We dont worry about the oldest being invited to pool parties now because we are confident in his abilities. Charlotte Aquatics has a family feel and will work with schedules to find something that works for your family. Come here if you or your kids want to learn to swim!

Love taking my son to Charlotte Aquatics. All the coaches and staff are super nice and helpful. My…read moreson started at 4 months and is already comfortable with the water! They prioritize water safety every week and make sure the kids are safe

We have had two children attend this daycare from infancy all the way through kindergarten, and it…read morehas been such a positive experience for our family. Over the years, our kids have been cared for by so many wonderful teachers who genuinely love and support the children in their classrooms. The staff has always been communicative, caring, and invested in helping each child grow academically, socially, and emotionally. One of the things we appreciate most is the consistency. From the baby room through the pre-K and kindergarten years, we've always felt confident that our children were safe, happy, and learning every day. The relationships they built with their teachers and friends have been incredibly meaningful. As working parents, having a daycare we can trust has been invaluable. We are grateful for the care, guidance, and memories our family has experienced here, and we would absolutely recommend this center to other families looking for a nurturing and reliable place for their children.

Do not understand how this place receives so many stars. Not a great experience whatsoever. Very…read moreunprofessional work staff that makes doing their job seem like a hassle and never seem any more than obligated to be there. Are not attentive to parents and barely greet upon arrival and exit unless spoken to first. Also, very strange food combinations and would rather throw your child under the bus than do the job they applied for. Again would not recommend this place.

My son was enrolled here for 8 months. I enrolled him when he was 18 months. The location was…read moreconvenient and they had openings for his age group. Also my 13 year old niece attended this center when she was a toddler so I felt comfortable. Boy oh boy was I in for a huge disappointment! I don't even know where to begin. After the third month of enrollment, I started looking for a new facility to place my son. It took another 3 months to find somewhere I felt was suitable and we had to wait 2 more months until the fall semester before he could start there. Hence the 8 months stay at gateway. So this place has an incredible staff turn over. In the 8 months my son was there, literally 8 staff members left or quit or were fired. It was unbelievable! Every few weeks we would get an email informing us that miss so and so is no longer with the center and miss xyz will be starting soon. Sure enough as soon as miss xyz started the cycle would repeat. There was one teacher who was there in the mornings when I dropped my son off and she smelled like marijuana. It blew my mind! How the heck do you come to work at 7am with the stench of weed? The facility opens at 6:30 but is never staffed. I usually dropped my son off at 7am and there was only one teacher there. All the kids from all age groups had to stay with her until the other teachers wandered in between 8:30 and 9am. I'm pretty sure thats a state violation. I came to drop my son off one morning and the teacher was sitting in the classroom moisturizing her feet and taking great care to concentrate on her heels. I was grossed out and pissed. She did wash her hands afterwards but I don't feel that this should have been done at the table where the kids eat their meals. When you have a question for one of the teachers the only response you get is 'I don't know mom. I wasn't there this morning. I just came into the class 30 minutes ago.' At one point I just stopped asking. I brought bug spray to be used on my son. Of course it was NEVER applied. He came home every day with huge bumps from insect bites. The next day I would remind the teacher hey there is bug spray and a permission slip for my son, and l would pick him up again with you guessed it.....bug bites. So I started to drop him off with long pants only. If I did put shorts on him I would douse him with spray when I dropped him off. So they boast water play every Friday in the summer. The first official day, I dropped my son off with his swim clothes, and a change of clothes and his shoes in a bag. I come to pick him up early (thank god) because he has an appointment and he's in the class barefoot. Ok so I'm livid. The teacher said to me 'you didn't send a change of clothes or shoes for him.' I said yes. I gave it to the teacher this morning when I dropped him off. And she said " Well I don't start till 9 so I don't know." Ok that's besides the point. If you think I didn't bring a change of clothes and shoes why on earth didn't you call me and say hey mom we need shoes for your baby? Are you that dense? All the while the bag with my son's clothes and shoes were sitting on his cubby! So my sons last day was on Fri August 24th. I go back to gateway on Monday the 27th to pick up the rest of his belongings and the expensive SSS bug spray that they never bothered using on him. The spray is no where to be found. Only the permission slip and bag that held the spray are in the bin. One teacher asks another if she's seen the spray and she replies "its in my bag." I'm thinking it's in a bag with other odds and ends with class room stuff. Well just when I thought this place and the staff couldn't get lower the teacher comes and retrieves the spray from her purse. She said to me she had to put it up or they would throw it out. I take the bottle and it's pretty much empty. I'm wondering why because the spray was never used on my son. I was so pissed and disgusted. When does this place hit bottom? I could go on and on about this place with all the stories I heard from other parents but I guess it wouldn't make a difference. I'm so glad my son is out of there. Today was his fourth day at his new daycare and he's doing so well. If I could give any advice or would be to stay away from gateway.

My son went for backup daycare. The staff is super sweet and welcomed him with open arms. They are…read moreclean, safe an open communicators. It's officially my go to until he's 11.

We have had a great experience at LBA over the past two years! Ms. Shanna has been so kind and…read moreloving towards both of our girls! Out oldest daughter had so much fun and learned so much in her class. We were constantly blown away by the activities and learning that took place each week, and Ms. Shanna set the bar (unfortunately) high for every teacher we encounter in the future. Our daughter adores Ms. Shanna and still is comforted by her when she has tough moments at school. Our youngest hasn't made it to her class yet, but we are looking forward to when she gets to be in Green Frogs with her. Ms. Shanna loves on her during drop off and helps talk with her during tough moments during the day. She loves on both of our girls better than we could ask, and we are so grateful for her at LBA!

We have been going to Lightbridge since this location opened, and the experience has been…read moreabsolutely fantastic! Our son loves going everyday and the progress he has shown is amazing. Everyone there, from admin to teachers have been so great, kind and caring. You can tell that the teachers really do care about the children and want them to learn and succeed, and that really leaves a lasting impression, especially for the kids. A perfect example of that is our son. He's no longer in Mrs. Shanna's class, but still anytime we do something fun with him, he wants to take a picture to show Mrs. Shanna or can't wait to go to class tomorrow so he can see Mrs. Shanna to tell her about something we did the night before. It makes us, as parents, feel good when we drop him off everyday to know that he loves being there, he's learning and being well taken care of.