Johnston, IA Reviews
What Members Say
Hear from our members and see why parents and kids love The Little Gym.
When kids are happy,
parents are happy.
At The Little Gym, there’s nothing we love more than happy kids and parents who feel supported – it’s what we call a DOUBLE WIN. We strive to make each and every child feel happy and confident at our gym and our reviews show just how happy we our members.
Read some of our recent reviews from parents that show all the benefits of a membership at The Little Gym.
Our parents give us a
5.0
out of 5 stars.5/5
May 8, 2026
We’ve been coming to the Little Gym since they opened. We love all the staff and families at the Little Gym!
5/5
May 8, 2026
We love the little gym! Both of our girls have grown so much confidence. We started out without any skills and have been able to learn so much in a short time. The added benefits of camps and open gyms make it even more fun. The coaches are great and are so patient with everyone. We can’t pick a favorite coach!
5/5
May 8, 2026
Clean facility. Excellent coaches. The do a wonderful job of teaching kids fundamentals of athletics, socialization and following instructions.
5/5
May 8, 2026
Our daughter loves the little gym and has really taken off on her mobility since we've started going. Her teacher, Amanda is patient and leads the class well.
5/5
May 7, 2026
Keaton has so much fun with Coach Morgan every week! She hangs out with him, makes him laugh, and works with him when he’s stubborn!
5/5
May 7, 2026
This place is heaven for my almost two year old daughter. She has a BLAST every single class (and always takes her longest naps afterwards-mom win!). Each and every member of staff is exceptional-they greet you when you enter (opening the door for you whenever they can), they acknowledge you and your child by name and engage in conversation, and they genuinely are excited you’re there. The current class my daughter is in, Miss Rachel is the instructor and she is truly something else-so fun, so great with kids, so accommodating-I can’t say enough good things about her (just gotta take a class with her yourself and you’ll see!). Steve (the father of one of the owners) is also worth noting specifically. He’s there every day and lends a hand however he can-I’ve seen him numerous times playing and helping out with older siblings, how great is that when you have multiples?! The class has the perfect mix of structure where the whole group is together in the beginning warming up, and lose structure after where the kids get to run and explore whatever they’re drawn to. During the explore time, there are several skills the instructor demonstrates and the kids have a chance to try it out if they want to-but there’s zero pressure. My daughter’s class always ends with balls and bubbles-two of her fave things. If you’re looking for a super fun place for your kiddo to get some energy out, learn some new skills, make friends (I’ve even made parents friends)-this is the place!! EDITED: updating May 2026 This is still my favorite activity to do with my daughter. We look forward to our weekly class. Coach Rachel is absolutely incredible-she makes class so much fun, and it’s clear she genuinely cares about her students. Ever teacher is great, but she is truly something else. Cannot say enough good things about her…My daughter loves her! Since my first review, we had a joint party for my kids birthday-and I’m so happy we made the decision to have it at TLG. It was an hour of non-stop giggles, play, and fun.
5/5
May 6, 2026
Our son raves about Coach Talia after every gym session . . She's always upbeat and helpful . . Her care for the kids shows through before, during, and after class time. The gym itself is always clean and I appreciate that the class times are an hour long . . We love TLG 🤸♂️🩵
5/5
May 6, 2026
Participating with 2 year old ... fantastic programming that keeps the kids active and engaged the entire time. All of the staff is so friendly and they know each child by name. They really work to connect to the kids and make physical activity fun. Coach Rachel is a 5-star instructor who pours her heart into what she does!! Highly recommend The Little Gym!!
5/5
May 6, 2026
Our daughter loves The little gym. Coach Ella and coach Charlie are two of her favorite people to see at the gym. She talks about going to the gym any day she isn't there. Definitely recommend taking your kids here 🙂
5/5
May 6, 2026
We love Little Gym! It was the best decision we made for our 2 year old. Our son loves Coach Reece and Coach Rachel and they take the time to get to know him and us! We have so many great memories at The Little Gym! We can’t wait to see all the growth he will have over the years!