We had an amazing experience with Pacific West Gymnastics in Union City! As a parent of a…read more10-year-old beginner, I was unsure which class would be the best fit for my daughter. GG went above and beyond to help us through the enrollment process and took the time to understand my daughter's age, experience level, and goals before recommending the perfect class. GG was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and welcoming, making what could have been an overwhelming process feel easy and stress-free. She truly is a blessing! Her kindness, professionalism, and genuine care for families made such a positive impression on us from the very beginning. My daughter is excited to start her gymnastics journey, and I feel confident that she's in the right place. Thank you, GG, for your outstanding customer service and for making us feel so welcomed. I highly recommend Pacific West Gymnastics to any family looking for a supportive, professional, and caring gymnastics program!

I am extremely disappointed with how this gymnastics facility handled my daughter's injury…read more My 6-year-old daughter injured her neck during a forward roll in the morning. Despite the injury involving her neck, no one contacted us to inform us that an incident had occurred. We only learned about it at pickup around 3:30 PM, when we noticed her neck was significantly swollen and she was in pain. We then took her to the ER, where doctors spent over 7 hours evaluating her to rule out a spinal injury. We did not get home until 3:00 AM. Thankfully, it was not a more serious injury, but the situation could have been much worse. The following day, I met with the facility to understand why we were never notified. The explanations I received were concerning. The front desk staff could not provide a clear account of what happened because different instructors worked the morning and afternoon shifts. It appeared there was little communication or proper handoff between staff members. I was surprised by how disorganized the operation seemed. I was told that staff did not re-evaluate my daughter's condition in the afternoon because she said she was "fine." She is only 6 years old. Children are not always able to accurately assess or communicate the severity of an injury, especially a neck injury. It is the responsibility of trained staff to monitor the situation and notify parents when an injury occurs. When the owner, Danielle, later joined the conversation, she stated that her staff "did exactly what they were supposed to do" and that this had been their protocol for 15 years. She also said they would pay closer attention to my daughter next time. Unfortunately, that completely misses the point. This is not just about my daughter--it is about the safety of every child in their care. Any neck injury should be treated seriously, and parents should be informed immediately. What disappointed me most was not only the lack of communication, but also the lack of accountability. Rather than acknowledging that improvements could be made, management defended a process that failed to notify parents of a potentially serious injury. As a parent, I can no longer trust this facility with my child's safety. I would strongly encourage other parents to carefully consider whether this is the level of communication and care they expect when leaving their children in someone else's supervision.

My daughter had her birthday party here with a small group of friends. They made a clay project of…read moreBluey. Each one had a blast and enjoyed their time in the studio. From start to finish, Emma was great with communication in planning. She texted over project options with paintings or clay art. My daughter chose clay and Emma sent over photos of sample projects she could choose from. My daughter asked to do a "Bluey" clay art project and I thought to ask even though I didn't see any samples in the studio. Emma asked for an image and within a few days they created one for the guests to replicate. That was appreciated as my daughter and her guests love Bluey and were so tickled to be able to make one. We did have a hiccup on the day of the party but Emma, her studio manager and staff were able to accommodate everything without batting an eyelash! I appreciated their flexibility and ability to pivot flawlessly. The staff were so helpful with setup and always making sure everyone had what they needed. They took care of cleaning up the space, and disposing of any party remnants for us at the end of the event. Our instructor was so friendly and talented. She went around to help any of the guests who needed assistance on their project. Emma was so friendly and thoughtful. She made sure there were personal touches and made sure each guest felt special. She checked on us frequently during the event as well. My daughter loved it and so did her friends. I wouldn't hesitate to hold another birthday party here again. Thank you to Emma, our instructor, the studio manager and the staff!!

What a wonderful enrichment program! The staff are friendly (thank you Ms. Lynette), educated in…read morethe various forms of art, and know how to encourage the children to give it their best effort. You'll be amazed what your little ones can produce given the right environment and coaching. They experience with various mediums including paintings, pencil sketches, and clay. Give the trial class a shot and see for yourself! Once you're engaged, you'll have the option of a 10 or 22 week program. They also have two different age groups for the classes (5-8 year olds and 8+ year olds). The classes are typically an hour and a half and parents are encouraged not to hover. Go home, take a walk, venture to the nearby mall and grab a cream roll from Balkh. The parking lot is plentiful so you should have no problem getting a spot. It might be tight and busy but the churn is quick. They also host birthday parties so if you're looking for a place to host clay art party for your child, see if they fit your plans! They have been around for many years but we just came across it recently. If your children has any interest in art (I'm sure they do!), please consider Green Forest!

Both of my children have attended Safari Kids, and I can confidently say it's been one of the best…read moredecisions we've made as parents. My older child (now 5) graduated from Safari, and my younger one is currently enrolled. The growth, curiosity, and confidence I've seen in both of them have been incredible. From the very beginning, Safari Kids has been supportive and nurturing not just in academic development, but emotional and social growth as well. There's a good balance of academics, arts and crafts, and activities. My oldest came home every day excited to share what he learned -- from phonics, numbers, and early reading skills to big, thoughtful topics like the circle of life, recycling, the planets, and more. The arts and crafts activities also helped spark his creativity. I was constantly amazed by how much he knew -- sometimes even more than what I'd expect from a kindergartner! One of the moments that really stood out for me was when we welcomed a new baby at home. The transition was a bit hard on my older child, but the teachers handled it with such care. They encouraged him to bring family photos and share stories about his baby brother during show and tell. That simple gesture helped him feel seen and proud in his new role as a big brother. Now, with my younger child just three months into Safari (after previously being in home daycare), I'm already seeing tremendous growth. He adjusted quickly thanks to the warm, welcoming teachers -- and the daily updates and photos helped ease the transition for us too. He's now picking up new words daily and becoming more expressive and independent. The teachers at Safari Kids truly care, and it shows in everything they do. This is a school with a strong sense of community, the teachers know all the kids (even if not in same classroom) and the parents invite other kids to birthday parties. I highly recommend Safari Kids to other parents as an enriching place for their children to grow.

As a parent, choosing the right preschool was one of the important decisions for our family. And it…read morehas been a wonderful experience for our child at Safari Kid - Union city. From the very beginning, the staff were welcoming, and supportive. Our child's journey through preschool has been filled with so many beautiful memories, milestones, and moments of growth - and the teachers have played an important role in it. The curriculum strikes a perfect balance between structured learning and play-based activities. It has nurtured curiosity, encouraged creativity, and helped build the foundation for lifelong learning and friendship. We have seen our child grow in confidence, kindness and joy, and we are so grateful for the positive, caring environment. Communication with the school has been good. We receive regular updates, photos, and newsletters, which help us stay connected to what's happening in the classroom. As any other parent we also had certain concerns/suggestions, the staff were open for feedback and addressed our concerns. The facilities are clean, safe, and thoughtfully designed for young learners. Overall, I recommend Safari Kid, Union City to any parent looking for a positive and well-rounded early education experience. As my child is all set to start Kindergarten, a special shout out to the teachers - Ms. Sarbani, Ms. Maliha, Ms. Sathyam, Ms. Shobha, Ms. Anu and Ms. Shailaja - Thank you again! Regards Sobhita (Parent of child from Scholar Simba class of 2025)

Do not waste your money. They do not respond to calls or emails and if there was a family…read moreemergency, not sure how we would be able to contact them. We sent over 10 emails with an automated response for half of them and called 3X and did not receive a call back until a week later. The customer service is deplorable. When we spoke with the Dir. Sara she kept cutting me off when I was speaking and was extremely rude. Unfortunately, my child is attending the camp, but will not be attending the camp ever again. Beware!

During the 2023 Summer my 6 year old went inot differnt camps every weke. This was an opportunity…read morefor us for explore Galileo-Fremont Camp. The theme of the week was dino excavation and my daughter is interested in fossil/archeology which was a bonus for us. But unfortuantely- she came back the first day and mentioned the camp was extremely boring , we did not see great structure and activities for my daughter . we gave it a whole week and she was disappointed every day . This camp did not definetly work for us. and every otehr camp she did during the summer she was extremely satisfied.

I wish I could give more than 5 stars because what Little Apples has done for our son and our…read morefamily is incredible. We started our son in the preschool program and we instantly saw him blossom. Little Apples gave him a safe space to learn and grow, which has now led to such confidence and kindness in our child. Miss Sharon, Miss Wendy, Miss Ashley, and all of the staff here have been so wonderful to us and we can't thank them enough for the wonderful experience. When my husband and I first visited the school, we both saw it as our dream school for our son. As competitive as it is, we were lucky enough to have our son enrolled. Every interaction we've had with Little Apples has been nothing but positive. The staff is super responsive, attentive, and caring. Any time we had questions, they were so quick to respond. They are very committed to ensuring your child is in good hands and well taken care of. The facility is immaculate and they really promote a fun yet educational program that will get your child engaged. We will be forever grateful to Little Apples for helping our son grow into his own. We truly feel that we are part of the Little Apples family and I'm sure you'll feel the exact same if you decide to enroll your children here.

My experience with Little Apples has been absolutely wonderful. I have recommended this preschool…read moreto many of my friends because of the staff's attention to detail and how both my children expressed their enjoyment of school. I started my daughter at little apples at the age of 3 during the pandemic and my son at the age of 2. At the time little apples took all the precautionary measures to keep the students and their family safe. Miss Sharon has always been extremely responsive to questions and my concerns. I appreciated that I could email or call and ask for a short meeting to discuss any concerns I might have had. For example I was concerned about my son's transition to preschool given he was a "biter" but I was reassured by Ms. Sharon with how the staff would handle these types of situations. My daughter has continued with little apples and has been attending their afterschool enrichment program which includes homework help, learning Mandarin, science, STEM, and art. Fastfoward my daughter is now in 2nd grade and my son is in kindergarten, both attending the afterschool program and loving every moment. The staff go above and beyond and both my children have only positive things to share with me when I ask them about their day. They've made so many friends and I've gotten to know many of the other parents. Would highly recommend Little Apples

So I would avoid this club if possible. They really only care about getting your money. The chief…read moremoney collector Jackie is non responsive until the 11th hour right before an out if town tournament! The travel plans are always chaos and made too late. This club would be much better off if it was managed correctly. Also the swag is mostly lame and or unavailable always. They literally laugh at you if you ask to buy a t-shirt to support the team on the road. Weird, rude and just unprofessionally amateur.

I actually went to this place for a birthday party. We were the only event that was going in. As a…read morevenue this was an interesting place. The bar was open so that was kind of cool. The party was outside where people were able to play bocci ball. The space was huge. The food was just OK. I did recommend this place to several people. The volleyball portion of the place I have no idea about

We recently booked Mad Science Bay Area for my son's 7th birthday, and it was a fantastic…read moreexperience from start to finish. The booking process was seamless, I filled out the online form and had a confirmation within 1-2 days. Our Mad Scientist, Jordan (Plazma Petey), contacted me the day before to nail down the final logistics, which really put my mind at ease. On the day of the party, he arrived 30 minutes early to set up and was ready to go right on time. I have never seen a group of 1st grade boys so captivated! Jordan was high energy, charismatic, and had them laughing, shouting out answers, and asking great questions the entire time. Even the parents were leaning in and enjoying the show. To top it off, the kids got to make magic dough to take home. I had so many parents ask where I found them because they were so impressed. Highly recommend Mad Science and specifically Jordan!

I was very disappointed with our experience at this camp…read more My three children attended the program, but the way the behavior issues were handled was unfair and unprofessional. One of my children did have behavioral issues, but another child was specifically told by the teacher that he did not have any behavior problems that day. Despite that, he was still removed from the program simply because the staff could not determine who was responsible. Another child was reportedly just going to the restroom but was also included in the disciplinary action. I understand that camps need behavior policies, and I fully support holding children accountable for their own actions. However, punishing children who were not responsible is neither fair nor appropriate. I was also given inconsistent information regarding the refund policy. After the first day, when my children said they did not enjoy the camp, I asked about a refund and was told it was not possible. Later, I was informed that refunds could have been available during the first couple of days if we were dissatisfied. Instead of working with our family to address the situation fairly, all three children were dismissed from the camp and no refund was offered. I hope the camp improves its communication with parents and ensures that disciplinary decisions are based on the actions of each individual child rather than grouping siblings together.

My eight year old son loves Code Ninjas. So far, he has been there weekly for the Create program,…read morefor a summer camp, and for a birthday party. Coming to Code Ninjas is something he looks forward to and he is so excited to create new games and learn. The Code Ninjas senseis are very patient, kind, and work well with the students.

We have been attending Code Ninja at Fremont Hub for several years now. Our son truly enjoys his…read moretime here, and the Senseis are super sharp, very friendly and kind, and teach him programming in a very fun, yet technical and educational way. Francis (Owner) is also so cool, he's super flexible with us, and allows us to schedule based on our needs. We even held our son's Birthday Party here a few years back and it was a blast, his friends and classmates had a wonderful and fun time. We give Code Ninjas Fremont Hub our highest recommendation! :)

my son loved Steve and Kates by their quality and fun this camp is great if any one wants a camp to…read moreput your child in

My kids LOVE Steve & Kate's camp in Fremont. Seriously, it's what every parent dreams a summer camp…read morewill be like until you try some other camps. Steve & Kate's is open long hours, which is perfect for us busy parents. They offer such a huge variety of activities, and they even provide lunch--so no more packing lunches every morning! This is the third year my boys, ages 6 and 8, have attended summer camp here. They absolutely love seeing some of the same camp counselors each year. Even though they've been to other camps together like art camp, several sports camps, and exclusive club camps, Steve & Kate's is the one camp they ask to go back to every year. We also really appreciate that they aren't separated by age. At other camps, even a small age difference would mean they couldn't be together, but here, they get to hang out and play together all day. My athletic son is obsessed with playing gaga ball--something he's only found at Steve & Kate's. He also loves playing basketball, table tennis, and foosball there. My other son, who's super into art, learned how to sew at camp. He made a bunch of cool stuff and loved it so much that we even pulled out our sewing machine at home to work on projects together. What's awesome is the free play aspect--my kids love that there isn't a set schedule, so they can do whatever they want. They also really enjoy going outside and playing. The staff is fantastic, always making sure the kids are having fun and are well taken care of. The director, Joshua, is so fabulous. It's obvious that he really enjoys his job and helps the kids have a fun and memorable summer. I've seen my kids grow in confidence and make so many friends. And we can't forget about the last day of camp--it's a HUGE carnival! My kids raved about it well into the school year. My youngest was so inspired by the different games and prizes that he ended up having a carnival-themed birthday party and made his own carnival games. Another great thing about Steve & Kate's is the flexibility. You don't need to book the camp months ahead of time--you can just sign up the night before and you're good to go. Plus, you don't need to commit to the entire week, which is perfect if you just want to send the kids for a couple of days during the week. I tell all parents about Steve & Kate's and how amazing it is. Also, if your company offers Bright Horizons, definitely take advantage of it--it's such a great combo with this camp. Highly recommend!

Before I started this review, my son said "How many stars should we give art camp?" and when I…read moreasked how many he wanted to give, he emphatically said "5 Stars!" LOL the child has spoken! 5 stars it is! There are so many camps to chose from in the East Bay but what we have been loving about Aran's Art Camp is the intimate group size: there's no more than 10 kids per art camp and we've lucked out with an even smaller group during our time here. The camp is taught by a mix of Aran herself and her staff and they've been nothing but wonderful. My kiddo comes home from art camp every day bursting at the seams about everything he's worked on and learned (giving me safety tips about glass fusing and teaching me what a pinch pot is!) and he looks forward to going back each day. Each week is a different theme so if you wanted to sign up for multiple sessions, your child will definitely be working on something different each time. While the hours are 10-2, they offer before and after care for an additional fee which basically turns this into an all day camp if you were to maximize on the 9-3 aspect of it. There's a lot of half day camps out there so if you use their before and after camp, you get a good chunk of the day covered! Lastly, they go to the park every day after lunch to let them move around and get some sunshine and Fridays is pizza day! My kid said he would love to come back to art camp again next summer.

Such a cute art studio with a variety of artsy activities! They have a variety of colors of paint…read morealong with a lot of different things to paint. It's pretty quiet in here compared to other places which I love! Parking is super easy since it's in a plaza, the people that work at this studio are super friendly and nice, and they offer so many other activities - I saw a kids painting night happening before, they have glass fusing, etc. They also have an area in the back where it looks like they do most of the classes so the pottery painting is almost always available!!