3.5 stars due to its smaller size and less-than-ideal parking, but rounded to 4 stars for being a…read moreworthwhile way to spend a few hours on the weekend. The staff are professional and friendly. The educational aspect is top-tier. The exhibits and animals appear well cared for and I was especially impressed with the ground level Marsh/mangrove display with a large assortment of birds mingling out in the open with visitors making it really beautiful and immersive. I was there shortly after opening on a Saturday and it got busy quickly, which, considering the layout could be a problem on a more crowded day. Out of the two aquariums I've visited in the Bay Area both are worth the visit but this is the better one in my opinion.

If you're looking for something to do to kill 3-4 hrs, this place will work. But first, beware that…read morethis aquarium is located in the heart of tourist area and cruise port. Finding parking can be very challenging. And when you find one, it's not going to cheap. This is not a huge aquarium in comparison to a few others I have visited. But it's nice and quaint enough that you'll enjoy yourself. Man of the pools with fish are close enough, that you can really see them and the animals well. Small children seemed to really enjoy being at eye-level with a lot of the tanks. They have both fresh water and salt water fish and wildlife to explore. They offer a 10% for military and veterans.

We love Coach Sherman and VAST! We started my daughter in Speed and agility training in…read morepreparation for her lacrosse recruiting year for colleges. We saw rapid improvement with each session in her form and quickness. We wholeheartedly recommend VAST!

Sherman and Carlan are AMAZING! It's hard to find gyms that are great for kids and this place is…read moreperfect. They're teaching them skills that will benefit them for a lifetime. All 3 of our kids are enjoying it and making progress.

Five stars for their birthday parties…read more We've attended a couple birthday parties here now and they're always a blast. The woman who leads it has always been the same (and I feel terrible for not knowing her name.) She is high energy, great with kids, and her super power is knowing every child's name. It's amazing! The kids are led through a ton of different gymnastics courses that pretty much any age can do. My son is four and loved it. It's interactive enough that they usually aren't just standing in line waiting but always moving. The room upstairs is then used for food and cake time. Then back downstairs for free play, which the children always love. Parents can keep their shoes on, which I appreciate. Kids are barefoot. They always take a group picture that they organize so the birthday party walks away with a wonderful picture.

I went to watch my grandson have his weekly gymnastics class, and it was quite an adventure. This…read morewas my first time, and I was surprised at how crowded it was for the kids, yet it was very organized. I went upstairs to the sitting area for watching the kids below. It was very crowed up there, too. The class started on time, and for a small group of 2 years olds, they really got a workout. (and the parent too) The rule is, no one on the floor without a teacher and for the little ones, a parent also participates as an extra helper. There was a routine that the group went through, which included fun and challenging activities. They use a balance beam, a rock wall, a zip line into a foam pit, and a bunch of floor exercises. My grandson was very happy to be there, and I was really happy to have been able to come see him burn off lots of toddler energy. The parking area was quite crowded but there was enough parking and there was also a swim school attached to the gymnastics building. (He also does swim lessons, which he also loves.) The facility is not very modern but then, it has everything at reasonable prices.

My son has been going here going on 3 years and he loves it. I am very pleased with the Sensei and…read moreeveryone who takes care of the kids here.

This is a great safe place for kids.My grandson has been going for 3 years now.All employees are so…read morenice and friendly.My grandson loves going .Has learned a lot.Has also met a lot if nice friends.

The staff is awesome. Instructors are super. They are very busy and the business is obviously good…read morebut they need to reinvest their profits into new carpet, air conditioning and overall cleaning. The carpet is moldy and filthy. Good pathogen breeding ground. No air conditioning (they could size a system to keep it at least 80f if they don't want to spend a lot) and add uv lamps in the ductwork air handlers to kill airborne pathogens for good measure. Additionally they need to be wiping down the equipment and the mats once a day. They could increase fees to cover this and the customer and staff experience will be much better and healthier.

What kid doesn't like to jump, climb and fly in the air? My daughter is having the best time when…read moreshe comes to learn. She is getting stronger and confident every time she learns something new. The staff seems to all be nice, there is plenty of viewing room to watch your child and I think the pricing is reasonable.

Why 5 stars? Because we will definitely miss taking our son here…read more --- --- --- As of this writing, our son is about 2.5 years old and had been going to Kiddie Academy since he was about 5 months. The only reason I say all of this in the past tense is because we just moved out of state. If not for that, we definitely would have kept him here indefinitely. Back when my wife was pregnant and we were touring all of the daycares in the area, we truly could not believe how expensive they were. Literally, the cost of daycare was the same as a monthly payment for a luxury sports car. Heck, it was even on par with my first mortgage. How does anyone afford this?! But fortunately, while still cheap by no means, Kiddie Academy was definitely the most affordable option in the area. And as first time parents, we *immediately* learned that not only was tuition worth it, but we were probably under-paying. Being able to leave our son in the hands of these lovely people for up to 50 hours a week was invaluably helpful for two working parents. We knew he was in great hands and we knew he was having a lot more fun at school than he would have been at home with us. If you're in the Carrollwood/Northdale area, be sure to stop by for a tour here before you decide on visiting another school. We are excited for our new adventure but sad for our son to leave his first group of best friends. This is my last review of a Tampa Bay business. I wanted to save a place that was incredibly important to us for my last review, and there was no place more crucial to our family than Kiddie Academy over the last two years. Now, it's off to writing about a million businesses in the Houston area!

Kiddie Academy Carrollwood is AMAZING! We have been taking our daughter there for the last year and…read moreher and us have loved it! The teachers and administrator Linda are amazing!

A Summer to Remember-5 Stars!…read more My child had the time of their life at the EYS summer camp! From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. The counselors were friendly and attentive, creating a safe and fun environment for all of the kids. The variety of activities kept them engaged and excited every day. We will definitely be coming back next year! Highly recommend!!!!!!

My experience with EMA for the last year and a half was amazing when it was under the leadership of…read moreCoach Shaun. Shaun is a true professional and expert in his field; he was amazing with the children and parents and he's been genuine and invested in every child he's encountered for the last 6 years at EMA. He was also a true leader with the assistant coaches, providing direction and lesson plans that they would carry out under his guidance. My boyfriend and I even started attending the newly launched adult classes under his tutelage and we had a lot of fun while training hard and gaining experience in a variety of striking and grappling techniques. Then things started getting dodgy on the EYS Billing end. First, the rate we were promised for the Adult Martial Arts class was not what we were charged and we had to dispute the transaction. Then EYS charged my boyfriend's account for a weapons seminar that he was informed was an "interest-only" sign-up. Then for the month of December EYS canceled 4 of the 16 Adult EMA classes and only discounted roughly $15 instead of $29 which would be the correctly prorated amount for the membership dues. Lastly we found out that the owner Jacalyn terminated EMA owner Coach Shaun. We are devastated. A business is only as good as it's leader. Coach Shaun was the best thing about EMA; as evidenced by all the prior testimonials. Only time will tell what happens to EMA and EYS. Sadly, it's the kids who will suffer in the absence of such a great man like Coach Shaun. Lastly, we recently received news that EYS is currently under investigation by the Department of Children and Families and this isn't the first time DCF has had to step in. We find all of the aforementioned instances intolerable. My boyfriend and I are no longer registered members in the EMA Adult class, nor are several of our colleagues after they found out about the owner's actions and treatment of Coach Shaun. I'm sure as word continues to spread, more people will be pulling out of EMA/EYS. My entire family is disappointed that EMA will forever be changed, and sadly we fear, not for the better.

Nice little rink for younger kids learning to play hockey. Excellent coaching sessions for the…read morelittle beginners & intermediate hockey players. Practices and games are well run by skilled volunteers & by John Tucker, previously of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Keep an eye out for some Lightning players as well since a few of their boys are also learning to play hockey here. Plenty of locker rooms. Also would like to mention that the ice conditions always seem to be good & the rink well maintained.

I bring my 3 year old here for private ice skate lessons. He loves hockey and it's the only sport I…read moredon't mind watching. This place is great. They have allot of hockey clinics for kids with pro players and coaches. They have professional figure skaters who help kids learn to skate. The prices are reasonable and the staff is super helpful. Also, your able to bring your kids in to learn how to skate with a group up to 4 times for free on Sunday's. But private lessons are awesome since its 1 on 1.