Incredible New Gym!!!…read more I took a beginners adult gymnastics class as someone who has never taken gymnastics before and Coach Bambi was WONDERFUL! The class was so personal and I felt like Bambi did a wonderful job at everything from explaining each move, to demonstrating and as well as once I preformed the move giving me constructive and useful feedback on what I was doing well as how I could improve. The adult classes are Monday and Wednesday nights from 7:30-9:30 and I would highly recommend anyone who wants to give gymnastics a try to go!! I feel stronger already after one class! Also the space is extremely well ran and clean!

Inspire Martial Arts is the MECA of places to choose if your goal is to be a amazing confident…read moreperson. Highly Recommend for All Ages! ​Inspire Martial Arts in downtown Burbank is fantastic! From the moment my wife, son and I walked in, Donna was welcoming and positive. Master Winkle, Master Kati and the entire team are incredibly dedicated, focusing not just on physical techniques but also on character development, like discipline and confidence. ​They offer a huge range of classes for all ages, including my 13 yr old who is loving the core martial arts program. It is truly a supportive community, not just a martial arts studio. If you're looking for practical self-defense and a place to truly grow, this is it! We've been with them for almost 7 years now. We couldn't thank Master Winkle Master Kati, Chief Donna and Chief KJ and the entire staff for making one of the greatest differences in our lives!

Inspire Martial Arts has been a consistent, supportive, and important part of our lives for the…read morepast four years. My 13 year old daughter is testing for her Black Belt, which is an extraordinary accomplishment for her especially given that after only a four months at Inspire she was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, an autoimmune disease that requires near constant monitoring. The team at Inspire is incredibly open to making accommodations for her, educating themselves about T1D, and always encouraging her to prioritize her health and to trust her body. My daughter has learned how to advocate for herself, communicate her needs, and most importantly she feels incredibly SAFE with her instructors and fellow students. We have watched her push through struggles with perfectionism and anxiety, embrace leadership roles, and gain confidence. The lessons my daughter has learned have carried through into all others of her life. I highly recommend Inspire, especially if you have a child that needs a bit more attention.

My husband and I really enjoy their swim program, shout out to the Swim Director, Kevin! He's…read moreawesome and our daughter has been enrolled to their swim program for over 2 years now. My husband and I also use their gym facilities and the machines and equipment are all well kept and maintained. It's also nice that there's a kids area that we can drop off our daughter while we work out. Our daughter enjoys the kids center because the staff are really great with kids. We just wish the kids center has more open hours.

For the first time in about 10 years, I decided to join the YMCA again, and I had a great first…read moreimpression at the Burbank YMCA. Grace helped sign me up and was extremely polite, helpful, and thorough in explaining everything and getting me set up. The first thing I noticed was how clean the center was, especially the weight room. I was also impressed that members actually re-racked their weights after working out, which is something you don't always see in Southern California gyms. Overall, a very welcoming, clean, and well-run YMCA. Thank you, Burbank YMCA!

I can't speak highly enough about PlanetBravo. My 12 year old son has gone the last 4 or 5 years…read moreand his summer time at PlanetBravo is the highlight of his year. Summer trips are planned around PlanetBravo. Summer events are planned around PlanetBravo. Everything during the summer is planned around PlanetBravo The owner Danny is amazing and incredibly responsive. The camp director and camp counselors are amazing. The other campers are great, and my son has made year-round friends every summer. The tech curriculum is current and always interesting. And, the non-tech time is healthy, active and fun, so I know that my son is not sitting in front of a screen all day. I also love the daily photos from camp that we can look at with our son to talk about his day. My son comes home from camp motivated to continue to do what he did at camp. One week he worked with drones, and the drone-flying was non stop at home. Another week he worked on Python programming, and after that he couldn't stop looking for things to program. Don't even get me started on 3D printing..... Last year, my son was more upset the last day of camp then he was for the first day of school. I can't think of a better indicator of how great this camp is than that....

Our son has been going to PlanetBravo Technocamp for 4 years, and he requests attending year after…read moreyear. The Beverly Hills staff, which is now Beverlywood, has been incredible. The curriculum is fantastic, and after taking this camp, my son wants to explore coding and computer science as a possible profession. And there are also so many great real-life courses you can take like Photoshop and video editing. But above all, the staff is phenomenal. They are smart, well-educated instructors who make the day fun for the kids, and they really care about each and every camper. Go to PlanetBravo Technocamp! You'll see why we sign up every year!

We sent both our boys here, one pre Covid and one post Covid. Both times we found a supportive…read morecommunity of caring parents, staff and teachers who share values of generosity, respect for children's development, the importance of civic responsibility, and the value of learning through independent and collaborative play. They were also both very well prepared for kinder when the time came! Any family that I've recommended the school to has raved about their experience and many have said they wished they'd found it sooner for their child or older children. The outdoor spaces are extensive, and the addition of music, dance, STEM, and art classes are great additions to kids' days.

Our family moved to Burbank from the East Coast and were in search of a playbased pre-school for my…read moreson.  We had loved our old pre-school and did not believe we could find a new school that was as loving and enriching as our old one.  Boy were we wrong! BTEE turned out to be a magical place where my son thrived. The school and teachers are warm and loving and the parent community is inviting and fun.  Not only did we find a new school, we found a whole new community and made friends for life. I could not recommend BTEE more.

My son absolutely loves Mission 2 Math! He's been attending Robotics since April 2024 and recently…read morestarted math tutoring. He really enjoys the practice and the work they're doing. The tutors are all incredibly friendly and encouraging. Mr. D is an amazing leader and instructor--I'm a teacher myself, and I've even picked up some great strategies from him! I would highly recommend this place to anyone. It's money well invested!

Helpful, professional and fun! Mr. D and staff make learning a positive experience for all. Love…read morethe Spring Break camp as well!

One of the best studios I've been to in LA :) lovely atmosphere, incredible teachers, and a…read morebeautiful community! Couldn't recommend Exceleration anymore

My daughter has been dancing at Exelaration for five years and is part of the competitive dance…read moreprogram. We have always appreciated the dance training she receives there, but a recent experience reminded me that this studio offers the kids so much more than just dance. As my daughter has gotten older, there are so many new activities and experiences she wants to explore. At the same time, the demands of competitive dance can be intense, and she began feeling like she had to give up everything else in order to keep up with dance. She also started experiencing some anxiety. I went to Ms. Laurie (Owner) to talk about what was going on, and I was incredibly appreciative of how she responded. She took the time to talk with my daughter personally and also arranged for my daughter to spend some time talking with older high school dancers. They were able to share their own experiences, what they had been through at her age, and how they learned to handle similar situations. I thought it was such a thoughtful way to give my daughter a safe space to talk with people who could really understand what she was going through and offer perspective from their own experiences. That meant a lot to me as a parent. Ms. Laurie truly goes above and beyond for her dancers. Of course dance technique and training are important, but helping kids grow emotionally, learn how to handle challenges, and feel supported is even more important to me. After five years at Exceleration I am especially grateful to know that my daughter is at a studio where they care not only about the dancer she is becoming, but also about the person she is becoming. Thank you, Ms. Laurie, for caring about your students beyond the dance floor.

I had two kids at Mary Alice over the past 6 years…read more Our oldest started during the pandemic, when you had to drop off your little one at the door and a staff member would take their little hand and toddle them off to class. The friendly woman who usually greeted us was Lily, the front desk person at the time. We grew to really trust Lily and she has since become this center's director! Amanda, the director when we started, is now regional director. I cannot say enough good things about them. They orchestrate a complicated environment involving small children, teachers, and parents in a kind and professional way. Lily still takes a moment to say hi at morning dropoff. Her right hand is Priscilla, who was a long time teacher at the school and is incredibly competent. She and Lily manage everything and plan adorable events like Pre-K graduation, Halloween parades, Mothers and Fathers day events, and Christmas recitals. There's a core of amazing teachers here-dedicated folks who have been at the center for years and seem to have endless patience with the kids. As is typical in childcare, there is some turnover outside that core group. There's a strong community at the school, and during our time we were lucky enough to have amazing parents who ran the Boosters organization. The MAOC Boosters is all volunteer and raises extra money for the school, buying new toys, enrichment classes, and equipment, as well as teacher appreciation. Most fun for my family were events like Easter parties, treasure hunts, St. Patrick's Day parties, movie theater rentals... the list goes on. They're great friendship building opportunities for the kids and adults. We've made many family friends at the school over the years. The Boosters is run by volunteers, so I really can't thank them enough. There are five classrooms by age at MOAC and each has their own vibe. Our youngest went through every classroom starting from infants. They're all great. Discovery preschool was always my favorite-a magical time where their little personalities start to really shine, with especially great teachers. Preschool was always a little crazy for us, I think because of the stage of development. Then PreK was great and we had the same three teachers for both kids. I feel like the children started to really learn things in PreK like they're in school. Ms. Emma ran Learning Adventures, an optional extra where she'd pull kids out in a small group to work on letters and words. I think it really made a difference and my kids loved Ms Emma! Here are the cons: Everything everyone has ever told you is true... when you start daycare- anywhere- you and your kid are going to get sick. A LOT in the beginning. Lily and the team will send e-mails updating you on whatever hideous ailment is floating around your kid's classroom. Keep your own kid home when they're sick and trust other parents are doing the same. I promise it slowly gets better. Second con: it's expensive. We spent an arm and a leg over these last six years, several of those years paying for two kids at the same time. The cost slowly decreases depending on the classroom, and starting in Discovery you can do fewer days per week, which are cheaper still. But you're going to want to put that lake house on hold. Also, you'll get a notice of tuition increase every year. Since we started, it's been anywhere from 3-4% per year so factor that in as well. I want to address some negative reviews still floating around online from before we even started at the school. We've been on the waitlist ourselves. The reality is that demand for good daycare is high and outweighs supply. There is also sibling preference for admission (which I completely support). I've seen more than one reviewer allude to the idea that the center is for big shot studio execs or something. I mean, it IS Burbank, CA so there are quite a few people in the entertainment industry but I was still freelance when we started here. One commentator even talked about all the nice cars at drop off (I guess they never saw my 2003 Subaru out there!) In reality, there's a mix of people from different backgrounds and professions. It's not just for the elite. Friendly suggestion for the school: I wish there was a better way to meet new teachers before dropoff. On a couple occasions, an e-mail announced a new person in the classroom. But at dropoff, familiar staff might be busy, leading to an awkward moment introducing yourself while simultaneously peeling a clingy child off of you to give them to this new person you just met. I bet there's a smoother way to do this! Lastly, I just want to thank Lily, Priscilla, Amanda, Emma, Naira, Yara, Marisa, Michele, Patty, Jasmine, Jailene, Jonde, Breanna, Shyan... there's too many people to name from over the years. Just, thank you to the staff. You have my eternal gratitude for helping us raise these children through such a busy, fun, hard, happy, difficult, but beautiful time in our lives.

Loved the Diwali celebration at the Mary Alice O'Connor Family Center! It was a great way for kids…read moreto experience and learn about different cultures. The decorations and activities were beautiful and made the event truly memorable.