The Little Gym of Johnston, IA

★★★★★Christen Nicoll

My 3 year old loves going to her weekly class at the Little Gym. We started when she was 20 months old and my child is consistently excited to come every week. She loves to show off what she has learned at home. It is evident to me that my child has a positive experiences at the Little Gym because staff is willing to meet kids where they are at. They are happy to accommodate where needed so every child can succeed at their own speed. The staff is positive with all kids, has engaging and challenging activities that match children’s abilities and attention spans. The staff have created a culture that welcoming to children and adults alike.

★★★★★Alexandra Walsh

Ms. Rachel is an absolute gem — we are SO lucky to have her! From the very first class, my daughter lit up the moment Ms. Rachel walked in the room, and that hasn’t changed one bit. There is something truly special about a teacher who gets your child — and Ms. Rachel gets her completely. What sets Ms. Rachel apart is her incredible ability to balance encouragement with structure. She knows exactly when my daughter needs a gentle nudge of confidence and when she needs a little more focus and direction. That kind of intuition isn’t something you can teach — it’s a gift. My daughter responds to her in a way she doesn’t with everyone, and as a mom, that means everything. She is patient beyond measure, never rushing a moment or making any child feel like they’re falling behind. Her kindness is genuine and consistent — you can feel it in every interaction. And her praise? It’s perfectly calibrated. Not over the top, not scarce — just right. My daughter walks out of every class standing a little taller, a little more proud of herself. The Little Gym is lucky to have Ms. Rachel on their team, and our family is lucky to be in her class. If you’re considering enrolling your little one, do it — and hope you get Ms. Rachel. You won’t be disappointed. 🌟

★★★★★Kaity Hall

We love The Little Gym! It has been such a positive experience for our two kids. We really appreciate that the classes focus on personal growth, confidence, physical development, and having fun in a noncompetitive environment. The coaches are amazing at meeting each child where they are while still encouraging and challenging them to reach new goals. They create such a supportive and encouraging atmosphere that helps kids build skills and confidence at their own pace. We’ve seen so much growth in both of our children, and they genuinely look forward to every class!

★★★★★Hanna Benavidez Kiley

We recently celebrated our daughter’s 3rd birthday at TLG and it was amazing! Everyone from our 11 month old daughter to the great grandparents enjoyed it! The attendants (I can’t remember their names!) were so helpful with set up, clean up, and everything in between. They also worked incredibly well with the children of all age groups! We did not have a theme for the party, but they asked us prior so that they could tailor music, activities, and decor to it! Everything ran incredibly smooth and efficient as well, which is always a win with kids parties. My daughter and her friends had so much fun between the structured activities and free time to explore the gym. We had never been to TLG prior to the party, but our experience was so great we want to come back. Thank you so much for such a memorable experience!!

★★★★★Kari J Ross

Our 2.5 year old LOVES her weekly time at The Little Gym. We started in the parent/child class and recently transitioned her to the preschool class (without mom) and she has done amazing! I give all the credit to her amazing coach (Coach Rachel) for being so great with her and making the transition so easy. We LOVE The Little Gym and all the staff and recommend it to all our friends! ❤️