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Elliott's Gymnastics Classes
4.3(26)4.3 out of 5 stars, 26 reviews New York, NY
About Elliott's Gymnastics Classes
Elliott's Gymnastics Classes stands out for its exceptional focus on holistic development for infants, toddlers, and young children, driven by the unique expertise and nurturing approach of owner Elliott Cortez. It offers a supportive community, especially for new mothers through its free infant classes, and provides structured learning even during open play. Parents consistently report significant improvements in their children's physical abilities, coordination, and emotional well-being, making it a highly effective choice for early childhood development.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: New mothers seeking community, support, and expert guidance for infant physical and emotional development.Parents of infants and toddlers aiming for holistic physical, intellectual, and emotional growth in a fun and structured environment.Families desiring a 'super clean' facility with 'brilliant open space(s)' for their children.Children needing to improve coordination and early gymnastics skills, even from a very young age.Parents who appreciate expert instructors and a highly personalized approach to child development.
Why families love it
- Owner Elliott Cortez's exceptional guidance fosters physical, intellectual, and emotional development in children from infancy.
- Elliott is described as a 'baby whisperer' who 'gets' children, demonstrating sensitivity, kindness, and approachability.
- Offers highly valued 'free infant classes' that serve as a crucial support system for new moms, fostering community and providing expert developmental advice (e.g., on swaddling, basic physical development).
- Facilities feature 'brilliant open space(s)' and are 'super clean' with a 'fun vibe'.
- Open play activities are intentionally designed to incorporate 'skills associated with safety and learning', not just unstructured free play.
- Other instructors are also described as 'great', complementing Elliott's leadership.
Insider tips
- New mothers, especially those seeking community or expert advice on infant physical development, should prioritize the 'free infant classes'—they are considered 'life-saving' and worth traveling for (e.g., from Long Island City).
- Parents concerned about a child's coordination or physical development, even at a very young age, should consult with Elliott, as his advice has led to significant progress.
- Take advantage of the 'open play' sessions, knowing that they are thoughtfully structured to enhance learning and safety, not just provide unsupervised playtime.
- Consider a membership for access to 'open play' and overall 'great value' if planning regular visits.
Good to know before you go
- No specific situations or times to avoid were mentioned in the reviews; all feedback was overwhelmingly positive.
- Value
- The 'free infant classes' are highlighted as excellent value, providing crucial support for new mothers and expert developmental guidance at no cost. 'Open play access as part of your membership' is also cited as contributing to 'great value'. While specific class pricing isn't detailed, the overall offering is perceived as highly valuable for the comprehensive developmental benefits and community provided.
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility accommodations (e.g., wheelchair access, sensory-friendly hours) were mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- Elliott has implemented 'activities for the children that seemed like just open play was in fact skills associated with safety and learning', indicating a thoughtful approach to children's well-being during activities.
What parents say
"Elliot Cortez is amazing! I have watched him wih my niece (who is 3.5) since she was a baby blossom physically, intellectually, and emotionally under his guidance! My husband asked me what made her such an awesome kid—as I spent almost every day with her when she was a baby, I quickly knew it was Elliot’s class. When we had our own little bundle, it was no question that we would bring our son to Elliot’s as well—he is a baby whisperer and just “gets” them. His sensitivity, kindness, and just overall awesomeness are not to be missed! My son loves attending his class (and so do I)"
6 years ago
"Such a brilliant class and UWS community at Elliott’s. I have been taking my son for over 2 years and he absolutely loves it. More recently I have taken my 2nd child to the (free) infant classes which were also excellent. Brilliant open space(s), great instructors, super clean and a fun vibe for the kids. Elliott is awesome and the kids LOVE him- friendly, fun, knowledgeable and super approachable. Lots of class options available plus open play access as part of your membership- making it great value."
6 years ago
"Attended open play and loved all the activities for the children that the owner, Elliott, has implemented! What I loved the most was what seemed like just open play was in fact skills associated with safety and learning! You can see the passion Elliott has for this age group of kids and the amount of time he has spent to make sure the kids are having fun all the while learning! Can’t wait to attend full time!"
6 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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