I brought my 16month old nephew to here. We had so much fun and had an amazing day here…read more Sign up and sign the prior visit. Lots of animals and activities for kids. Turtle, chicken, snakes, lizards , dogs, bunny, horses, rabbits.. etc For activities; play grounds, face painting, art class, play room I would definitely bring him here again.

This place is truly a little slice of heaven! We visited today for their Valentine's Snuggle…read moreexperience, and it exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the owner, Elizabeth, who was incredibly kind and inviting. The tour was well organized and never felt rushed. Every single person we met was friendly and passionate...you can genuinely tell how much they love what they do. The animals are exceptionally well cared for (which is so important to us) and are wonderfully social and curious. The entire experience was relaxed, thoughtful, and absolutely delightful. We had such a fantastic day! The farm store is adorable, and the jam is amazing. Highly recommend visiting this special place!

Soo cool! Such a surprise. You think it's a small community center, but it's packed with…read moreactivities, light snacks, coffee, a stage, play rooms, books, toys, and best of all - animals! There's a pig that gets walked by a staff member intermittently, turtles you can get up and personal with, chickens, owls, hawks, falcons, snakes, starfish, etc. This is a great venue to take your kids. They have activities such as story time, and they also have an area where you can learn about the natives. There's areas to hike around the beautiful lagoon. You can be a member or take a look for the day for about $15 which is very reasonable. I believe it's worth it. They really maximized the space. It's a wonderful place!

Wow! I'm so glad I was recommended this place! They have a suggested donation and with it, you get…read morean animal feed bag of your choice. There are lots of animals around the property! This place is perfect for younger kids, I'd say around 9 or younger. They have a scavenger hunt that changes monthly and kids get to pick a small prize. Highly highly recommend if you're looking for a fun FREE activity to do with your kids!

My grandson (age 5 1/2) has been at KidStrong (5 sessions a month) for several months now. I…read moreusually drive him to it, and more often than not I stay to watch. His mother comes from work and is almost always there by the time the session starts. KidStrong is perfect for him. He loves it, his parents love it, I love it, and he benefits from it in many ways. I don't actually know how much it costs, but I hope that he can keep it up for a long time. The coaches are very good with kids. The agenda for each 45-minute session is on a big TV/computer in the exercise area, and the coaches are good about following it. A few weeks ago I watched one of the coaches do more chin-ups than I could count--easily 50--while he was waiting for the class to start. He didn't act or talk like a superstar and didn't look muscular (hard to tell under their black "Coach" sweatshirts. My grandson saw most of it, and was thoughtful about it. The next week I saw him do several chin-ups, and afterwards he told me he had been practicing. There are as many girls as boys in his group, but his sister takes dance lessons and isn't interested in KidStrong. But she often stops by to watch her brother.

My kid has been at KidStrong for more than 6 months now and it became her favorite class of the…read moreweek. We started this program to help with her lack of self-confidence and this program has really delivered. Every class, she feels more capable and stronger! The manager and entire team of coaches are wonderful! We recently booked a birthday party and couldn't be happier. The kids had the best time and the staff was amazing with both entertaining the kids and helping parents with set up and clean up! Thank you KidStrong team, we are grateful for you!

My son enrolled in the middle of his sophomore year, and it has been an absolute game changer. I…read moredon't know how Army and Navy Academy (ANA) does it, but within two months they transformed him from a teenager influenced by "red pill" voices insisting school was pointless--and that stealing, dealing, and hustling were the keys to success--into a respectful, motivated, disciplined young man who communicates openly and reaches out for support when he needs it. Before ANA, we spent 18 months trying everything: DBT therapy, family systems therapy, private boys coaching, and multiple specialized retreats for struggling teens. None of it helped. In fact, many interventions pushed him even farther away from his best self. ANA, on the other hand, grounded him almost immediately. Now he's on the Dean's List, was voted Best Artist, and loves attending ANA. The other day, I nearly cried when I heard him tell his grandmother, "It's a privilege to attend ANA." His commanding officer captured the essence of the school after a minor infraction: "We are not a reform school. We are not a therapeutic boarding school. We are an elite preparatory academy developing the future leaders of the world. You decide if you belong here." And somehow, through the teachers, counselors, structure, activities, and community, my son decided for himself that he does belong there. ANA gave my son his future back. We are grateful beyond words.

Transformed Our Son's Life This place does not just educate…read morebut builds character in young men. Take your son here if you want him to learn responsibility, drive, camaraderie, passion, and respect--and they will build life- long friendships with like- minded men

My daughter came here as a junior in high school, a Level 9 gymnast with a simple goal--to finish…read moreher gymnastics career somewhere she could grow, refine her skills, and feel supported. What she found was so much more than that. She found coaches who believed in her, pushed her, and cared for her as a whole person--not just an athlete. Her mental and physical well-being were always a priority, and that kind of care is rare. Because of this environment, she accomplished something we once thought was out of reach--qualifying for Westerns. That moment alone speaks volumes about what this gym and its coaches are capable of. Coach Ryan and Coach Elizabeth--thank you for pouring into her, for guiding her, and for being such a steady, positive force in her journey. And Nicole, thank you for being the heart of the gym--always greeting her with a smile, especially on the hard days when she needed it most. This wasn't just a gym for us--it became home. As my daughter moves on to her next chapter in college, we do so with full hearts and endless gratitude. And the best part? We're not leaving--our two other team gymnasts are proud to continue being part of this amazing family. If I could give a million stars, it still wouldn't be enough.

My daughter has been going to Gyminny Kids for over 2 years. She looks forward to seeing Coach…read moreKimmie every Saturday. The facility is spacious and open. They keep it very clean and tidy. The lobby area has cute outfits and snacks available for sale. There is a playroom so siblings won't be bored waiting for their family members. Gyminny kids is flexible with makeup schedules. You can reschedule for a one time drop in class or they also offer open gym times in case your kids want to just come play or practice on their own. All the staff are friendly and helpful. My daughter loves her Coach. Coach Kimmie not only is a great coach, but she makes her class fun as well. She motivates her kids to try their best all while making them laugh and smile! I have recommended many kids to Gymminy and they are very happy they joined. I am excited to see her future here at Gymminy!

My daughter is in her second year at Native School and we cannot say enough good things about it!…read moreUnfortunately there has been some bad publicity because a former employee (trying to steal students away to a competing school she was opening) fed parents misinformation that scared them, including launching a really personal attack against the amazing director, Shannon, who is an incredibly transparent and thoughtful preschool director. She hosts regular meetings for parents to talk to her and will also always be happy to hop on a meeting any afternoon to discuss any questions and concerns. The program itself stood out to me immediately for being a really good supportive model for development. The students are not playing "Lord of the Flies" out in the woods, they are guided and supported by amazing teachers who spend their afternoons writing documentation of the learning in their classrooms and designing emergent curriculum. We could not be happier with the school we chose and our daughter loves school passionately. We have even decided to keep her in Native School another year instead of moving to the free public TK because of how much we love the program and the teachers.

***Warning to parents*** My experience with the teachers…read morewas generally good but you could tell there was a disconnect between them and upper management due to the high turnover rate and disruption in teacher continuity. The frequent and disruptive staff changes significantly effected my 4 year old son who was upset to see teachers come and go. At the end of our semester for 2024-2025 it became worse and substitutes/new faces were very common. We were told by some teachers that quit that safety regs/guidelines were not being followed(especially on rainy/stormy days). All that being said, we decided to pull our child out from the Fall 2025 semester. We had already paid for it but we figured we would be returned our reservation money due to the circumstances. Management refused our first attempt to reimburse us even after my child's spot was filled(Bad business etiquette). So here we are with our reviews and our next steps will be small claims. In the contract it states that they will maintain a consistent and properly staffed program...That was not our experience.

Anna is absolutely amazing! Our son has been coming here for a couple of months now, and has been…read moreworking on his interpersonal and social skills through the PEERS program, as well as continuing that training in the less formal LEGO club. Each program is designed to aid children who need assistance in developing and growing their social skills, and our son has been making leaps and bounds since starting here! Our son has Asperger's syndrome, and Anna has been wonderful in working with him. We did all of our homework, and her credentials all check out (which is something that we always do before working with a service provider.) Both of our boys come for LEGO club, and both of them look forward to it each week, even though we get up fairly early each Saturday to get there. LEGO club proved to be an excellent starting point for the boys, and allowed them to really grow comfortable in the setting before we got the PEERS program set up for our eldest. Now, to the details: the facility is absolutely beautiful. Build inside a dual use location in Carlsbad, the downstairs is set up for the program. Tastefully decorated, it is fun, light, and airy, with plenty of slightly subdued colors that look delightful without being overwhelming. There are plenty of toys, and the collection of LEGO's is constantly expanding. There is a good mix of special needs and typical children, which allows for real interactions that are all supervised and directed by Anna and her staff. Everyone is incredibly friendly, welcoming, and accepting. We truly could not be happier! Would I recommend her to family and friends? Absolutely, and have already gone out of my way to do so. If you have a child that is struggling with social interactions, if you have a child who needs a boost, if you have a child who just doesn't quite get it, this is the place to go. We have already seen honest-to-goodness measurable improvements (which as an aside is something that is also done through the PEERS program.) In summary, this program is excellent and Anna makes it all seem so easy. And, if I'm honest, I've probably picked up a pointer or two for applying in my own life as well.

My child participated in Ana's summer camp for two summers. The camp counselors all have higher…read moreeducation and training in child development and social skill coaching. The low child to staff ratio allows high level of attention and support to the needs of each child. Summer camp includes outdoors play everyday and field trip every week. Ana knows each kids and spend time to communicate to parents about their progress. Highly recommended.

It was our First time back since they remodeled the place.... My 10 yr granddaughter and I decided…read moreit would a fun day for us to take the great grandson ....He is a very active 2yr old...... each room had things to capture his attention... he loved the little slide.... the ball with the air machine...lots of giggles and laughter... They could use a better WiFi system... we had a hard time getting signed in to complete the waivers.... We arrived early so plenty of parking...

This was our first time here while we were visiting Palm Springs and it was amazing! We did come…read morefor their special event for the New Year's noon party. It was an awesome event and we had so much fun! My son is special needs and I asked about a sensory bag and it was so cool what they provided for the sensory, which included headphones which we used for the balloon drop. The exhibits were so awesome and very engaging for my six-year-old son. His favorite exhibit was where you put scarfs into the little wind tunnel and it would come up the top. But there's so many things for all different ages, including even like 6 to 7 month old. It's such an awesome place and I wish we had something like this where we live! The staff was so friendly and so good with communicating and answering all the questions. We had such a great time for the special event of the balloon drop where they had music and crafts and they just made it feel so festive and fun. It was definitely a highlight of our day! We totally will come back next time we visit Palm Springs!

Today, a group of us enjoyed a docent tour at the Museum of Making Music. It was fantastic. Our…read moredocents, Jim and Greg, were so knowledgeable and full of information about the instruments and their history. The museum is a beautiful space and tour made the experience even better. We so appreciate the docents time today and their obvious time in preparing for the tour. I highly recommend a group tour. You need a minimum of ten people and need to request the tour at least two weeks in advance. So worth it! Thank you for an awesome experience. We will be back!

Such an incredible learning experience coming here to the Museum of Making Music. Free parking with…read moreplenty of space in the lots. Upon entering, you see a piano-shaped desk. The entrance to the museum is on the side, and at first it seems like you're just going to a store. Well, turns out that's the gift shop section and once you finish circling through the museum you end up back where you started! Anyways, we were able to walk in and get tickets up front. We were shown a video on the foundation of the museum and we had a demonstration on how to utilize the tablet kiosks in front of each section. I thought it was very cool to see especially modern instruments and how they looked in the past. It feels really good to appreciate how far instruments have come and how music has really shaped the human experience. I saw many people of all ages come here and enjoy. My favorite part would definitely be the interactive sections where you get to strum or play with some instruments. I definitely wished I knew how to play some chords! Definitely worth a visit at least once.

Been to a lot of children's museum and one of my favorite things about this one is they offer time…read moreslots for crafting. My daughter got to make a planter pot for a flower. It is on the cozy smaller size but the play activities are all nicely spaced out. I went here on a weekday and it wasn't too packed. The children museum provides indoor and outdoor play options. They have a small section for kids under two where they get to crawl, climb and play with balls. *shoes off* For indoor they have the magna-tiles table, chalk board, reading area, pretend grocery store and ranger lookout, For outdoor they have a big water table; soft foam building blocks, a garden and a dirt excavation section. They do have a handwashing station outside so I appreciate that after the messy play. I also love the art installation, it's big colorful bugs and insects. Would recommend you checking it out.

We hosted our daughter's 3rd birthday party at the Children's Museum of Discovery this past…read moreweekend, and it was such a fantastic experience from start to finish. A huge shoutout to Michele, our party planner, who was incredibly communicative, organized, and thoughtful throughout the entire process. She made everything feel easy and seamless, and truly helped create such a special, memorable day for my daughter and her friends. The setup and decor were beautiful, and everything was ready to go when we arrived, which made a big difference when hosting a group of excited kids! The space itself is amazing, with so many engaging, hands-on activities for a wide range of ages (definitely up to around 10). The kids were entertained the entire time. Even better, so many of the parents were raving about the experience and how much their kids loved it, which says a lot. Highly recommend hosting a party here if you're looking for something fun, interactive, and well-organized. We had the best time!