North Libertys Best Academy

★★★★★Andrew Witte

We love North Liberty’s Best Academy. It took us a while to realize that this is truly an academy, not just a traditional daycare. The coaches instill virtues in our kids that prepare them for life through the tenets of Taekwondo. Our children are more courteous and respectful because of the consistent reinforcement they receive from their coaches. Our youngest is in the 3-year-old program and has truly excelled since joining. Coach Addison has done a wonderful job working with the kids. Deciding to join NL Best Academy was one of the best decisions we’ve made for our family.

★★★★★Amanda Witte

North Liberty’s Best has been an incredible experience for our family. It is so much fun for our children, they genuinely look forward to going every week. The coaches are amazing and truly care about each child as an individual. Coach Cummings, in particular, is wonderful at communicating and always keeps us informed if anything seems off with either of our kids, which means so much to us as parents. The preschool program has been especially impactful for my daughter. She has learned so much and has gained confidence. They’ve created such a fun and positive learning environment that makes kids excited to participate and try new things. On top of all of that, learning taekwondo has taught both of our children discipline, accountability, and respect, skills that carry over well beyond the mat. We are so grateful for North Liberty’s Best and highly recommend it to any family looking for a supportive, engaging, and enriching program for their children.

★★★★★Allie Lorber

North Liberty’s Best Academy has been an incredible BSAS program and summer camp, and Coach Cummings is a huge reason why. She puts so much thought and effort into everything she does, and it truly shows. The team genuinely cares about each and every kid, creating a safe, positive, and supportive environment. The kids are always busy and engaged through taekwondo, fun games, and exciting field trips that make every day feel so special. Coach Cummings is also amazing at planning ahead— whether it’s no-school days, delays, or schedule changes, she always has a plan in place and communicates clearly with families. Everything is well-organized, engaging, and fun, and it’s obvious how much heart goes into the program. I highly recommend BEST to all families!

★★★★★Diana Choi

Best Academy has been absolutely wonderful for my kids. Some days my son wishes I had picked him up later (and I have actually left and came back later to pick him up so he could finish an activity) since Best Academy keeps the kids engaged and has fun activities for them. Their taekwondo program is absolutely amazing to have as part of their schedule as it provides discipline and exercise. It has helped my son understand and work on life skills, such as focus, respect, and patience, and incorporate them into his daily life. Best Academy has been very accommodating with reasonable prices. When I needed help with transportation for taking my daughter to her activities, they were open to figuring out a way to help and they made it happen! Safety is a priority for them and they communicate with my kids’ schools and coaches to make sure my kids are picked up and dropped off correctly. It has been easy to approach and discuss with Coach Cummings about any issues my kids have, and she has effectively managed each situation. My kids are excited to go to Best Academy for their after-school and summer programs, and on no school or school delay days. This puts my mind at ease knowing that they are having fun and the coaches are looking out for them.

★★★★★Stuart Kimball

Best Academy has been fantastic with our family and my daughter. We had gone through different child care places with both of our kids, and my daughter specifically would come home drained, tired, etc. with other places. We had realized it was mainly due to the behaviors of the other kids and the lack of structure and discipline with in the programs. Best Academy has a great balance of structure, positive engagement, and discipline. My daughter is awlays in a great mood when I pick her up and is always asking to attend everything with Best. Taekwondo is a big part of the program and great for all kids. It helps to build character, gain confidence, and understand respect for others. My daughter can be emotional at times and Coach Cummings and her team have communicated with us regards to situations and areas of improvement to understand where they can support us (parents) in her development. Coach Cummings is fantastic at communication with parents and always seems to plan ahead to support family needs (ex. No school days, delays, breaks). They have their own vans and are able to transport to schools and other Best Events (parks, field trips, etc.). I am very thankful that we found Best Academy and look forward to the years to come with their program.