The staff is super friendly and super helpful. All areas are very clean and attended to.by all…read moreemployees.

First time here and I am impressed! Prices are reasonable given the various activities that the…read morekids can enjoy here. From bouncy houses, to slides, to trampoline, and mini golf/arcade, there's a lot of stuff to keep your kiddos entertained. There are cubbies and couches for people to place stuff. It can get chaotic but if your kids are old enough, it feels like a good place for the kids to let out energy and for parents to not have to chase them around the whole time. Bring your own water bottles!

When I was about 7 years old I took part in a cheerleading day camp at the Spartan Recreation…read moreCenter. We came for part of the day and covered different parts of cheer and the camp culminated with us cheering during a basketball game in the gym. Even though I did not pursue gymnastics nor cheer much after the termination of the camp, the camp itself was enjoyable, well organized, and I enjoyed that we got to practice cheer choreography in the same place we performed the cheer during the game. Later on, in high school, regional-level competitions were held here for the History Day Competition. Different competition types were housed in different rooms in the center that could accommodate the format of the competition categories. For example, documentary/film competitions were held in rooms with computer hook-ups to projectors, live-exhibits (also called skits or performances) were held in rooms that had a stage-like portion of the room, and physical exhibits (my category) were housed in one large room with aisles between the exhibits so people could stop and ask up questions. The spacing of the aisles also provided good spacing when interacting with the judges one-on-one, not too crowded in my opinion. I ended up advancing to the state-level of competition, which was held at the University of Washington, and found I preferred presenting here at the Spartan Recreation Center in part because of the spacing and in part because of friendlier event organizers and workers. Field use for sports is tied here if I am recalling correctly. We had to reserve the athletic fields in advance for dry land practice as part of the high school water polo team. For swim team, a room here was reserved and used on occasion for the start of the year team meeting and getting our warm-ups and bag (uniforms aside from team suits). Reserving the rooms and fields was relatively hassle-free. I also used the athletics fields for soccer over the years and maintenance was excellent. The track and field has a large parking lot, easy-to-read scoreboard, and a good number of bathrooms. I ran middle distance track here for my high school and enjoyed the practices and meets held here. The track surface wasn't so hard as to hurt my knees except during one practice when I managed to trip over my shoe laces during a sprints set...

I was here for the Indoor Playground for toddlers and young kids. It's Monday-Friday from 9:30am to…read more11:30am. It's pretty nice, like a sparser version of the toddler room in Magnuson Community Center. They have balls, basketball hoops, little cars, and a few playsets. This is an easy option when other activities aren't available that day. It might be a little confusing. You turn into the parking lot of the senior center first but there are signs for the Spartan Recreation Center.

We brought our 2-yr-old here and she absolutely had a blast. We ended up buying the 1 year…read moremembership so we can keep coming back to play. They do offer a small gift shop with various educational toys, activities and snacks, but they encourage parents to bring snacks. It's wheelchair friendly, but they do ask that you leave your stroller in the covered designated area, or in your car. We just brought our diaper bag and snacks, but visited the car a few times for snack breaks, which you're more than ok to do, as they allow you to come and go as you need to.

There are about seven or eight sections for kids to play and explore, plus an outdoor area. It was…read morevery interactive and stimulating for my 17-month-old, and I appreciated that everything was well-maintained and very clean. The downsides are the limited parking and crowding. There are only about ten parking spots at the building, and nothing else within two blocks. You can't park at the library next door--there was a very over-zealous parking attendant questioning people who tried--and there's no street parking either. That's a real inconvenience in the rain with young children. I went on a Tuesday morning, and it was still very packed. It doesn't seem like they limit entry, and it felt overwhelming with so many kids. We did catch a storytime session, but it was hard to see or hear anything past the first row since the microphones weren't working. Overall, it was an okay experience --fun for little ones but very crowded and a bit pricey for a half-day activity.

Think twice before you trial any competitive program here…read more Our daughter spent two years on team and almost quit the sport entirely. In her last season she experienced retaliation from a coach, emotionally immature leadership, and conduct that violated their own handbook. When concerns were raised by multiple families, ownership declined to meet and responded with: "We believe we can move forward from here and work towards a positive season." Our daughter was eight years old. She lost confidence. She lost skills. Schedules changed constantly. Classes were added mid-season at an extra cost because, in their own words, they had too many girls to teach new routines at once. The list goes on. If you do choose to trial, ask about attrition. We are aware of at least five or six girls leaving a team of fifteen this season alone. That speaks volumes. Competitive gymnastics demands clear communication and genuine investment in every child. You will not find that here.

I am so impressed with Northshore Gymnastics Center! I tried a bunch of gymnastics programs as a…read morekid, and when I signed my daughter up for her first season, I expected it to be about the same. I was blown away! The facility is beautifully updated with new equipment that is used well by the coaches to help teach the fundamentals and build a solid physical foundation. The gym is clean, inviting, and absolutely buzzing with activity. It's so fun watching all the different levels giving it their all and having a blast. We loved the coach, and watching from the observation area, I was really impressed with the caliber of instruction and serious, but genuinely kind manner. As a parent, this was a valuable opportunity for my child to try new, challenging things and also to grow in grit and confidence. We loved it! The only reason I knocked off a star is that they do mandatory rolling enrollment, basically an auto pay type situation. They allow you to opt out under certain conditions, and the staff are really nice, but it would be nice if they offered an option to do one session at a time for the beginning classes, especially.

They have a great curriculum for my daughters age (4). They do a great job balancing lessons with…read morefree play. She has been here less then a year and can already write most of her letters, as well as her own name. Attending Kiddie Academy (Kenmore) has help my daughter improve her cooperation skills. She is much better playing cooperatively within a group and her sharing is much improved. The staff here has been great. I am always impressed they they know everyone by name; even the teachers that handle other class rooms and age groups know my daughter. I know she is in good hands here.

I would like to commend Jolyn,Rachel,Shino and Latha. Jolyn…read moreis always upbeat,organized and proactive. She is very good at listening and makes parents feel that we have been heard and she is an excellent communicators. Shino ,Latha and Rachel go above and beyond taking care of our children. They get down on the floor and play with children and hugged them and caressed them for comfort when children are out of sorts or crying. It sure warms our hearts when we see teachers being compassionated. We learn a lot by watching the camera and thank you kiddie academy for being transparent. Keep up the good work and thank you and appreciate your hard loving work From June's grand parents from CA

Just absolutely superb!…read more My 16 mo old son just started attending UCiC and I just wanted to share about the exceptional experience I have had so far as a parent here. I toured about 8 daycares before choosing this place. This was actually the very first time that my son had been away from family. After months of prayer and research I felt like God led me to the right daycare and I'm so thankful He did. There were a few small bumps the first week of school and I feel the need to express what an amazing director Miss Abrams is. She really stepped into an issue and took ownership to reach out to me and cater to my son's needs. She did not wait even one day and right away took proactive measures to see how she could improve the situation. She made the issue her own and made me such a happy parent at the end of the day. I'm grateful for her acute leadership and her loving care. I could really sense her genuine love and heart for her students and I'm thankful that we have crossed paths. The outcome came out better than I could have expected. I manage a few businesses and I'm a fierce advocate for solid customer service. She is tremendous and if you are a parent like us, look no further.

Ucic has become like a second family to us in a city where we have no family in the area. Our three…read morekids are known by name and the staff are accessible, kind, and work hard to create a safe and welcoming environment for the kiddos. We love the ample enrichment opportunities throughout the school day and after school, and we know that the school aims to differentiate and personalize instruction for students, while maintaining high and rigorous standards for all. They truly believe that all students are capable of achieving and demonstrate this in their wide range of supports for students.

We hired Silver Adventures Laser Tag for our son's 8th birthday party and overall had a great…read moreexperience. They set up in the park behind our house, which was the perfect outdoor setting for the kids to run around, and it was much more affordable than many laser tag venues these days - even with us adding on extra obstacles for the kids. My son loved it and the kids had a blast! My only feedback is that the instruction portion felt a little long for a group of 8-year-old boys - it took about 20 minutes to get through, and attention spans were definitely fading by the end - wish there way to shorten so doesn't run into their game time and they still get important details. One other note, the laser tag guns were much heavier than I expected, so while 8 is listed as the minimum age, I'd say it really depends on the child's strength and stamina; 9-10 might be an easier fit for some groups as the boys did get pretty tired of holding the laser guns and you must keep two hand on it at all times. That said, it was a really fun, convenient, and unique birthday option, and I'd recommend them! The instructor was so nice and great with the kids. They were also very communicative every step of the way, arrived on time and were even set-up before expected. No one wanted to the leave the party they were having so much fun.

Great service, Communication and flexibility to change in…read morethe last minute due to rain. Kids had great experience with a lot of fun Safety was top priority

Advantage is such a great place. I love the staff, they are always welcoming, supportive, and…read morehelpful. The coaches are always helping the athletes become the best they can be. I love the camps and events that they hold, and they have a large variety of classes to attend! Come check them out, they are such a perfect gym for your little ones or ones on team! they have classes to attend from baby gym, to Optional/Xcel! Give this gym a try! You won't regret it.

My kids loved their coaches at Advantage Gymnastics. They came home excited to show what they…read morelearned and eager to go back. Then there was a change in management, which also brought new front desk staff. We have a young child who, before the management change, was allowed to sit on the edge of the mat about 15 feet away and would try to do the moves along with the class. With the old staff, we got an understanding smile and some pleasant conversation. Now? Condescending looks accompanied by comments like, "We'll have to charge you for another lesson if your child is on the floor." It's ATROCIOUS working with Advantage now. Here's what you can look forward to: 1) Frequent unanswered calls with no attempts to reply to voicemail 2) Billing issues (always in the gym's favor) 3) A lack of empathy/understanding/customer service 4) The greediest gym I've ever worked with Seriously, if the coaches weren't solid, we'd run away and never look back.