Christine Thomas15 days agoFrom
My daughter just turned 2 and enrolled in the tiny stars. She has never had any gymnastics experience - I mean, she's 2 - but is exceeding her milestones for fine and gross motor development, and has been in a dance class through Kent Parks and Rec for 6 months that she adores. I am also a certified elementary education teacher. I can honestly say our experience was not only disappointing, but unsettling. The instructors were not patient, and asked her to hurry up so others could have a turn. Even during warm ups, children were asked to do several activities that are not age appropriate. The instructor called her out for not jumping enough, which she can actually do but was choosing not to. I'd hate to know what would happen if she was developmentally on track and still couldn't jump (since that's not a milestone until 2.5 years). Directions for 5-6 separate, new activities, were given at once, and modeled while students were asked to sit and watch quietly. Again, milestones for this age dictate that they can follow 2 step directions, not 3- and 4- step directions for 5 different activities at once! I'm an adult and even I was forgetting all of the directions! She was afraid of the bars, but was still required to do them, leading to a meltdown and prompting the instructor to tell me that she "needs to be practicing more at home". Everything runs like clockwork; no room for children to be age appropriate toddlers and do things at their own pace/ with agency. If you're looking to groom Olympic athletes at 2 years, maybe this is for you, but if you're just looking to have fun with your child and develop motor and social skills, find something else.
Niños Cruz15 days agoFrom
This is an amazing place for beginners to start...instructors are patient it gets pretty busy sometimes you have to be prepared and be patient because u may not find parking spots close to the main entrance it gets crazy sometimes,staff is great.
Gladys Kerubo15 days agoFrom
Good place,nice workers and coaches but if you don't like the smell of sweat parents, just drop off your kids and then come pick em' up.
Main location1604 15th St SW #106 Auburn Washington 98001 US(253) 876-9991
