The Little Gym of Johnston, IA

Johnston, 5260 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131 | ★ 5 (71 Review)

📞 +1 515-207-0762

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The Little Gym offers non-competitive fitness and gymnastics classes and events for kids 4 months through 12 years.
We're on a mission to help grow confident, well-rounded kids through movement, fun, and skill-building.

We offer weekly classes, member events, birthday parties, day camps, and parent survival nights.

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Reviews

Angie Schultz

★ 5

We love coming here there is no pressure and they go at each kids pace. Very encouraging and sweet. Coach Talia and Coach Blake are amazing and so patient.

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Kat Young

★ 5

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!!

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Michael Mandelbaum

★ 5

Our daughter loves gymnastics class here. This was one of the first organized activities we have done with her and it’s been incredibly helpful for her physical and social development. The coaches/teachers are friendly and it’s a very safe environment with lots of stimulation for body and mind.

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Kari J Ross

★ 5

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! ❤️

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Ariana&Larry Twitty

★ 5

My daughter loves The Little Gym! In a world of be the best and most competitive, it is nice to have a place with concentration on joy filled fun, while staying active and learning new skills. Have loved every coach, our coaches Rachel and Amanda are very interactive, hands on with demonstration, and complimentary of the tumblers, meeting them at whatever skill level they are.

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Rob Robison

★ 5

This place is the best! The owners are hard working and truly want what’s best for the community and families that visit. My 6 and 8yo daughters are part of the Tumblers class and it’s the best mix of fun, silliness, and growing in skills. I love the community events they host and all the extra benefits of the membership! Coach Rachel is such an amazing coach for all the kids that she has in class!

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Mackenzie Rotolo

★ 5

We came with a friend for her birthday. Really great experience, look forward to coming back. Thank you!

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KAITLIN Punelli

★ 5

We’ve been you going to The Little Gym of Johnston since it opened a few months ago. Everyone that works there is very friendly and welcoming each time we walk through the door. We love our Saturday morning Little Birds classes with Coach Reese!

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Emily Peterson

★ 5

The Little Gym is a wonderful. My almost 3-year-old loves going. Everyone there is so great with kids and my son thinks Coach Rachel is the best!

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Candice

★ 5

The best place for building fine and gross motor skills, social skills and having fun!

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Madeline and Isaac Glidewell

★ 5

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Blake Oberkramer

★ 5

The Little Gym is a great program and the staff is fantastic!

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Daniel Carrington

★ 5

This team is extremely friendly - Kind and helpful to my kids, and the amount of things to play on can keep my kids entertained for along time!

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DeLayne Carrington

★ 5

I enjoyed the class options for my little kids! They have a variety of gym equipment options to keep them all occupied and my kids really enjoyed it!

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Dorothy Annett

★ 5

We love our weekly trips to the little gym for class! All of the staff members are so wonderful and make each class a ton of fun (shoutout Coach Rachel for the Birds class)! My little one has gotten so much more adventurous ever since attending, and after a few months it’s obvious he’s learned some new skills and is a lot more confident!

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Anna Harper

★ 5

We love the little gym! It’s been a great outlet for toddler energy and a chance to meet other adults and kids. The classes are well paced and appropriate for the age range. You can never go wrong with bubbles at the end of class too!

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Shelby Kapfer

★ 5

We love the little gym! My very shy, reserved daughter has absolutely blossomed here. She is so much more confident after attending classes for the last month and a half. My son also takes classes and leaves every class feeling so proud of himself. The teachers have great energy, making it a fun environment. The gym is set up differently every week making it extra exciting to come to class just to see what has changed. This is a great addition to Johnston! I’m so glad we found it!

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Chris Barry

★ 5

We have taken our 18 month old here since the opened and she absolutely loves it. We would recommend The Little Gym to everyone who is looking to keep their kid active and learn new skills!

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Emma mack

★ 5

My daughter is almost 2 and I’m so grateful we found the Little Gym. It is a great place for little ones to explore and test their limits in a safe environment! The gym is rearranged each week with a new design, making it a whole new experience every time. Lots of fun energy & if your little one(s) are younger, parents get to join in on all the fun too!! The Little Gym has some of the sweetest staff members and if my daughter could write a review, she would say ‘come play play’ at the Little Gym.

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Cassidy Williams

★ 5

We love The Little Gym of Johnston - for both Mom & our 14 month old son. Great way to meet other parents of babies the same age as yours and a very fun, safe, structured activity to do weekly with baby. I also love that they offer bonus classes, bring a friend to class day and more perks for members. Would highly recommend to anyone with a baby or small child in the Des Moines area.

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Molly Tilley

★ 5

We love TLG! My almost 2 year old has such a blast with other kiddos and the coaches here. Definitely recommend!

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Lexi Knight

★ 5

Amazing!!!

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Karen Vidrio

★ 5

Our 2 year old son absolutely loves the little gym! We have seen his confidence grow with each class. Very sweet teachers and a great atmosphere. We love the little gym!

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Ny Payne

★ 5

The Little Gym is awesome! My 2 year old loves it here. They have amazing coaches and a fun, positive environment!

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Abigail Hansman

★ 5

What a great experience. A great way to beat the heat & something we’re looking forward to throughout the winter. The coaches were great & provided age appropriate prompts to help guide the group through the class. We will definitely be back!

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Kaitlyn Linell

★ 4

Great fun for little kids! My 13 year old has fun

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Madeline Glidewell

★ 5

Such a fun, welcoming environment! We love the coaches at The Little Gym, and we are so happy to have such a great place for our kids here in the metro!

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Julie Kohles

★ 5

If you are looking for a welcoming, inclusive and fun place for your child to learn and play—The Little Gym in Johnston is it. I have a child who is very slow to warm up/engage without me next to her. This has been the most patient and welcoming environment for her to grow in her independence and confidence. Every interaction indicates the owners and staff truly care about your child.

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Lacey Overmyer

★ 5

Absolutely recommend this place especially if you have a child needing an outlet. Christine was absolutely amazing and made my daughter and I feel so welcome and comfortable I immediately signed up. They offer so much with their membership I can not recommend enough!! My 4 yr old is obsessed with coming here and is always excited to go 🖤 Thank you to Christine, her wife and family for being so welcoming, really truly means more than you know.

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Kristin Gascho

★ 5

The classes are so fun and engaging for kids! We can't wait to come back again soon!

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Brett/Caressa Hollingshead

★ 5

Awesome classes and amazing coaches! This place is great!

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Jocelyn Dodge

★ 5

My little one had an absolute blast! This gym is not just to get energy out, they reinforce listening skills and confidence! The coaches are so helpful and supportive! Love little gym!

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Stephanie Caffrey

★ 5

We have had a fun time here. The staff is amazing, and my daughter has loved everything about her experience here!

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Andy Verlengia

★ 5

What a wonderful addition to Johnston! We did a free trial with our preschooler and she loved it. We are members now and love the owners and coaches. Lesson plans are great, kids have a blast and it is has been an amazing experience.

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Andrea Shearer

★ 5

Lovely coaches filled with energy and love for the kids. Beautiful facility with modern gymnastics equipment. The kids moved, grooved, and had fun! Wonderful discounts and perks for members!

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Patrick David

★ 5

Our first class was a blast! Our daughter had so much fun following along with the activities. The coaches were very informative of the activities and were making sure everyone was getting involved.

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Alyssa Ede

★ 5

Absolutely love the environment so far! My son has had a blast so far! We have gone to the grand opening, his first class in his membership & a read, move & groove event. It was all great & plan to be a big part of our fun with our 3 year old! We also have a 6 week old baby I’m sure will enjoy it as well! The staff that we have met is also very friendly & welcoming!

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Kate Thomas

★ 5

I’m so excited about the little gym! We are having so much fun with coach Amanda. They are so supportive.

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Megan Jensen

★ 5

My little one has the best time here!

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Naida Alibegic

★ 5

Great place for younger kids! Did two intro classes for a 2 year old and 4 year old. Each class was perfectly targeted for each age group!

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Matrix Sandal

★ 5

Owners and staff are very interactive with all the kids and extremely friendly! My 2 year old loves coming here, would definitely recommend!

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Stefanie Rocknowski

★ 5

My two boys love the fun environment while learning gross motor skills with the great instructors!!

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Nga Pham

★ 5

Very good I recommend for young kids with lots of energy classes are very fun for the kids too

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Jessica Perkins

★ 5

Great environment & coaches. My 5 year old has so much fun!

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Greg Allen

★ 5

Such a fun place for kids birthday party. Coming back to sign up for classes for sure!

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Malaya Farmer

★ 5

Took my 3 kiddos today and they had a blast! They were engaging in fun activities the whole time. Coach Amanda and coach Anna were very attentive, helpful and fun! We can’t wait to come back , I’m excited to see their confidence levels continue to grow when it comes to there tumbling.
Thank you little gym for a clean , safe environment!

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Jodi Whitworth

★ 5

Friendly and approachable staff, bright and beautiful space and my kids enjoyed the active curriculum! We’ll be back!

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Scott S

★ 5

The teachers are great and our 2 girls loved the classes. Highly recommend- Please give this gym a try! 😀

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Amanda Swenson

★ 5

Our girls loves the introductory class. The owners are so welcoming and there’s a great space for littles to watch.

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Breck Poole

★ 5

We checked out the newly opened Little Gym in Johnston!! It was so fun! Will definitely be back for more and to host a party! The instructors were so kind and energetic. They have an adorable little waiting area for kids not in the class and viewing area! Thank you!!

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Mazie Stilwell

★ 5

This is the best place for little ones to MOVE! It’s not competitive, just fun. My kids never want to leave. Such a welcoming place and the staff are excellent at guiding and challenging kids to try something new.

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Rylea Anderson

★ 5

What a lovely space with lovely people! My daughter has a great time and always asks to go back.

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Sally Baca

★ 5

LOVE LOVE LOVE this gym! Way better than any gymnastic kids class we’ve ever tried. Class was structured, but not over-structured, it was the perfect mix. Teachers are so kind and patient and our 3 year old had an absolute blast. Got lots of good energy out! I also have a baby and they have a thoughtful little play area for siblings and a nice area for parents to sit and watch. Highly recommend!

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Emily Markey

★ 5

Such a fun experience and great environment! The place was set up perfectly and the program was extremely organized!

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Paige Peer

★ 5

Great experience! My one year loved exploring the mats! They incorporated a ton of fun songs and short activities for the little to keep them engaged and happy! He had a great time in the birds class and meeting new friends!

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Lauren Marasco

★ 5

My son went to the sporty beasts class to try it out and we absolutely loved it! We signed up for classes because this is an amazing opportunity for him to play and meet friends!

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Madison Makovec

★ 5

Such a cool place! The instructors are very interactive and patient! This is wonderful for the kiddos to get lots of energy out and socialize!

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Marie Gaudette

★ 5

We attended the VIP class and immediately enrolled our almost 2 year old son in weekly classes! He has had a blast and the teachers are amazing! We can't wait to keep coming back!

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Megan Girkin

★ 5

Such a great experience for my almost 2 year old! He had such a fun time running, jumping, and climbing in a space that was safe. It was a great way to burn some energy! We will be back!

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Micha White

★ 5

Perfect fun and learning for your little ones!

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Melanie Ernst

★ 5

We've been twice so far and it's amazing! The toddler classes are so fun and the teachers are fantastic. The best thing is that the toddlers get time to freely explore the equipment, which my little one loves!

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Jen Quintero

★ 5

My daughter absolutely loves the little gym! The curriculum is great and classes are so fun!

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Ryan

★ 5

We started with the intro class to see if our 3 year old liked it… he LOVED it! The Little Gym exceed my expectations. We can’t wait to come back for our next class!

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Cassie Lanning

★ 5

I have a 2 year old and 4 year old who attend classes at The Little Gym of Johnston! Both are SO excited to go to class! They have so much fun! The classes are well organized and are the perfect mixture of structure and FUN!

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Chad salcido

★ 5

My son had a great time very friendly and a fun time!

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Dawson Deitch

★ 5

So much fun for parents & littles!! Something for all ages!

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Amanda Hansen

★ 5

Great first class! Teachers are very kind and accommodating for all levels of experience. The focus is on making it an enjoyable experience for all the kids - highly recommend!

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Liz Cobb

★ 5

My 5 year old son was hesitant to join because he likes to do his own thing. After watching an activity, he decided to join in. He had so much fun
and asked to go again. Great friendly staff and colorful, fun environment!

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Amanda Genzen

★ 5

We love the little gym

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Tori Jorgensen

★ 5

We had a great first experience at The Little Gym! The teachers were fun and engaging and the facility was clean, bright and welcoming! Highly recommend 👌

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Thao Nguyen

★ 5

Great friendly environment for my kids. All staff are super friendly and helpful

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