Kim Studio Lancaster is a family friendly place for students of all ages, youth & adults, to learn…read moreTae Kwon Do and self defense. As a student for more than 2 years, Grand Master Kim's traditional Tae Kwon Do has improved my physical and mental health and enhanced my quality of life.

When we first enrolled our son at this daycare, we truly believed we had found a safe, caring, and…read morestructured environment for him. This daycare has a strong reputation at other locations, and in the beginning, things seemed promising. Unfortunately over time, this specific location became a complete nightmare for our family. Our son is 3 years old. Like any toddler, he loves to play, have fun, and be around other kids. He is loving, energetic & curious. Toddlers misbehave sometimes & that is normal. That is why classrooms are supposed to have structure, supervision & teachers who know how to redirect behavior appropriately. Instead once our son began copying another child's negative behavior, he was quickly labeled as "the bad kid." We repeatedly explained that he was being influenced by another student, but the situation was never handled properly. They also were aware & knew this!!!! We were told certain children could not be separated because one child's mother worked there as a teacher & had another child enrolled in a different classroom. Rather than correcting the environment or helping the children succeed, we were constantly being called to pick our son up early when no other parents were being called! We felt as though at this point our son was being targeted. Why continue to pay for him every week when he was spending less than an hour a day in school. We tried working with the director & offered suggestions that could help improve the situation, but our concerns were dismissed. We were repeatedly told adjustments would be made but nothing ever changed. We even had a behavioral therapist come out to the site and observe & assess our son! Nothing was wrong with him! Again a typical 3 year old following what everyone else was doing because of 1 or more specific classmates misbehaving. One of the most concerning parts was what we personally observed on the cameras. Multiple teachers were sitting down on their phones instead of actively supervising the children. We witnessed moments where children were not being properly attended to at all. At one point, our son eloped from the classroom & the assistant director was heard telling a teacher, "Run after him, this is your classroom." The fact that we even had to screenshot so many incidents says enough on its own. What truly pushed us over the edge were the serious safety concerns. An autistic child was reportedly left outside alone for around 10 minutes. Another child was also left alone on a separate occasion for another 10 minutes! How does that happen in a daycare setting? Who is doing headcounts? Why are children not being accounted for properly? These are not small mistakes. These are serious failures in supervision and safety. There also seems to be a major lack of structure & support within the facility itself. The teachers appear overwhelmed & unsupported, which ultimately affects the children. We even offered to volunteer our own time to help because we genuinely wanted things to improve. We were met with promises & nice words but no real action. Over time, we noticed a very high turnover rate not just with children leaving, but with teachers and administration as well. After withdrawing our son & researching other daycare options, we met former teachers from this location who immediately recognized us & asked what happened. Some directors from other facilities even had former students from this daycare enrolled with them. Hearing multiple people reassure us that we made the right decision to remove our son confirmed what we already felt in our hearts, our child was no longer safe there. At the end of the day this is simply our family's experience. Other families may have different experiences but we strongly encourage parents to do their research, ask questions, observe carefully, & trust their instincts. A daycare can have a great name but that does not guarantee every location operates the same way. Children deserve patience, protection, structure, & care. Parents deserve honesty & peace of mind. Unfortunately, we no longer found either here.

We've been part of this daycare community since their very first day open and I can't say enough…read morewonderful things about our experience having our daughter there daily. She's now 2 years old and absolutely loves going to school every day. From the minute we walk through the door, she's excited to see her teachers and friends, which says everything to me as a parent. The teachers, owners, and the rest of the staff are incredible--truly caring, attentive, and always going above and beyond to support her growth and happiness. She has learned so much during her time here, from social skills to early learning milestones, and it's been amazing to watch her confidence and curiosity grow. She's built friendships, and the parent community has been just as kind and welcoming. We've always felt supported and connected, and the environment is both nurturing and fun. From open house events to spirit weeks with different themes every day to toddler parades and "trunk or treats" - there have been so many fun activities for the kids and parents. I'm so grateful to have found a place that feels like a second home for her. If you're looking for a daycare where your child is safe, loved, given opportunities to learn, and treated like family, this is it. We looked at so many other schools in the area and this was far and beyond the best one we toured.

This place is fabulous. Dana is an excellent instructor and understands my aches and pains while…read moregiving me an awesome workout. The facility is top-notch and everything is super clean and top shelf equipment. I could not be happier finding this place. It's a hidden gem behind Columbia.

My kids have been going here for almost 4 years & love it. The staff is warm, caring & thoughtful…read more I never have to worry about them or their safety while there.

I love Figure Firm and have been a member for over 20 years! Their staff is wonderful and they…read moreoffer a huge variety of exercise classes to meet everyone's fitness levels.

Liked it at first...Staff was very friendly.... loved the all female aspect. But then I was…read morechanging in their very open changing area and a man walked down the steps from the tanning area. I've seen men come in before but normally the staff would check to make sure nobody was changing. They didn't that day. Would've been nice if they had some sort of privacy but the changing rooms are open to a common area. Really frustrated me since I was paying for an all female facility and was walked in on butt naked. Never went back.

My daughter just started dancing here and I am very impressed by Gretchen's professionalism and…read moredance knowledge. She is encouraging and genuine in her desire to see students succeed. I highly recommend anyone looking for a solid technical foundation in ballet check out York Ballet LLC.

My daughter has been going to UTA since she was a Little Dragon. It has been 7 years since she…read morestarted and she has learned so much since then. Master Klinedinst's lessons and philosophy have been a great influence. I was so inspired with everything that my daughter was learning that I signed-up myself! I never thought I would have enjoyed karate as much as I do! This has been a great experience for both my daughter and myself!

My son has been training at UTA Manchester for several years and I couldn't be happier with the…read moreprogram. He has gained confidence and strength and learned perseverance and patience. We fully intend to continue and would highly recommend the program to others!

When I learned that Penn Academies had a Yelp entry, I had to write a review to help guide others…read morelooking for a good self-defense school. There are so many self-defense schools out there and finding a good one is largely a matter of luck. We first met Grand Master Kirby four years ago when we stumbled into the Tae Kwon Do class that he teaches at the JCC. My son felt that my seven year old granddaughter needed to learn to defend herself and she needed to learn self-discipline. Sophia took to TKD like a duck takes to water! Master Kirby has a gift for teaching: he demands that his students respect him and work hard, but he cares about them and the kids know it. Almost five years later, Sophia is a second degree black belt and she has completed Master Kirby's air-gun, basic pistol, and use of force classes. Sophia can defend herself. She knows how to treat people with respect and she knows when she should switch from respect to defense mode. Because we chose to add gun training, she also knows how to handle a gun safely. Our whole family has attended Grand Master Kirby's NRA classes, we all know how to handle guns safely and now we all belong to a gun range. We live in the country where police response might be a bit slower than we'd like, but thanks to Grand Master Kirby, I'm pretty sure that we can take care of ourselves. Every month or so, Grand Master Kirby turns to the parents (and grandparents) and asks them why they are sitting there instead of learning beside their children. During Sophia's third year I finally realized that I was always complaining about not having time to go to the health club - but I was faithfully driving Sophia to Tae Kwon Do three times a week. Once again,Grand Master Kirby was right - I am now a blue belt AND I AM NO LONGER TAKING BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICINE. For a chubby granny who had a stroke ten years ago, this is amazing. My grandchildren are not growing up in the world that I grew up in. I believe that in today's world, children need to understand self-defense. If you want your children to learn to be safe, or if you want to learn to become safe - Penn Academies is the best choice because of the wide range of training that they offer and the depth of the instructors' expertise.