Gymboree Play & Music

My daughter goes twice a week with her grandmother, they both love it! The teachers are very sweet & great with them. My daughter is much more social now, learning so much more!

My whole family participates at this location. We love the energy, and the positivity that pours from every activity we do. My daughter has developed all sorts of skills, both developmental and social. We are so excited to attend Gymboree; or even just drop in for free play. I will admit that at times it feels as if there are Mommy «cliques» — but to be honest; I don’t necessarily come to make friends for myself. I just go to let my daughter have a great time, and if she makes a friend– That’s great! No matter where you go you will find things you do and do not like. Overall; I enjoy Gymboree and what it offers.

I’ve taken my daughter to this Gymboree several times. I felt the instructors were very energetic and sweet. It’s also very clean. I highly recommend this location!

Gymboree is nice and I love their level classes and teachers but seriously they always start the music level one class that my kid and I attend LATE and always, I mean ALWAYS, end early. Only the music classes, so annoying!!!

This place is ridiculous. The staff are so unprofessional and rude. I noticed that two good teachers also left. One of the teachers Laura was texting on her cell phone during the class. She seems that she doesn’t care, because apparently she formed her own gang with few Moms whom she let to use the classes without paying.
Don’t waist your time and money in this place.

Loved this place. They have classes from different age groups. We did the play and learn and music class. Toys and obstacle courses for fine and gross motor skills. Circle time for socialization. Singing, dancing, playing. what an awesome way to spend the morning. The girls that work there are the best. Great positive energy, enthusiastic, learned everyone’s names and sang to them. Loved seeing my son’s face smiling and having a blast :)
They always have special events, like movie time where you can drop off the kids and maybe treat yourself to a date night ;)

My child has been going to Gymboree for about 8 months and we started when she was about 7 months. I absolutely love Teacher Katelyn, she’s organized, has a wonderful singing voice and my daughter loves her!
My favorite part about Gymboree are the wonderful people I’ve met here. My daughter and I have made friends I can see being life long. We not only hang out during class but outside as well. Being able to have other people to connect with and get to know has made Gymboree more than I could ever imagine. Getting to know people and making friends can take time and each class is different, try a few different ones to meet different people. You never know who you’ll connect with!

Simi Valley Gymboree has provided my son and myself with a second family! So thankful for the opportunity to have had my son in Gymboree classes since the age of 6 months. We have both made lifelong friends! If you are searching for something pedagogically and socially beneficial for your child then this is a MUST!
I also have to commend owner Kristen Redmond for being such a wonderful human being. She gives so much back to the community and genuinely cares about her Gymboree family as if they were her own!
I highly recommend their programs, you will not be disappointed!

In response to a previous Unilocal that states it’s not the stores fault if there are shy children or inattentive parents in the class. I can only slightly agree with that this is a business and the business needs to make money if they have a couple of bad apples (families) they need to focus on removing them. The consumer should not have to change there schedules to accommodate a few judgemental parents. My hope is that the staff would have handled this situation differently. However with that being said those rude mothers and inexperienced staff did my family a favor.
My advise to all parents is to try a free class at Gymboree and then a free class at My Gym before you sign up at the Simi Valley Gymboree. Watch your child’s face very closely to see how much fun they are having, also pay attention to the other families in the class and the program in which the teacher is teaching. You will find that Gymboree changes there gym layout every two weeks and My Gym changes it every week. Gymboree has a lot of down time and waiting in line (which is hard for a toddler) while My Gym has several different activities going at once and two teachers on the floor the whole time. You will immediately see that My Gym has much more equipment for your children to play and learn on. It is also equipment that can grow with your child where as Gymboree has very baby-​ish equipment that gets boring after a few classes. Also, Gymboree does the same bubbles, parachute, and songs every class (boring!). My son has been a My Gym for 2 months and has had different gym activities to do every time. My Gym also teaches new skills, songs, dances, and games each time. The staff also ends class on a high note with a fun puppet show. My Gym classes are also 1 hour and not 45 minutes like Gymboree.
Hands down if you live in Simi Valley it is worth the drive over the hill into Northridge to attend My Gym. You will get a lot more bang for your buck, a super group of staff, a great group of families and most importantly you child will have more FUN!

We have been taking our toddler to this Gymboree now for about 2.5 years and we absolutely love it. The teachers are wonderful, the programs are fun for the kids, and it’s so nice to have a safe place to play. We have made some great new friends and my son still gets so excited when we tell him it’s a Gymboree day.
The store changed owners in the time that we’ve been there, and I’ve seen a drastic increase in the amount of classes offered. The owner is a working mom too, and she understands how hard it is to find times that work for each family. They are receptive to suggestions from their customers and they genuinely care about the kids. We have always felt so welcome.
To respond to some previous reviewers, a lot does depend on the other families that are there, if you are in a class with some shy or or inattentive parents (which happens at any mommy and me environment), you might not have that great of an experience, but that’s not the store’s fault. If that happens, I recommend finding another class that works with your schedule and meeting some different families. It’s hard for some people to warm up to new people, even those who are outgoing and friendly. If you’re overly friendly, someone else might think you’re pushy and intrusive. Not all personalities mesh and new friendships don’t happen overnight. To judge the store negatively based on interactions with customers seems a bit unfair. For the record, I’ve never complained about someone else’s child hugging my son, I think it’s adorable whenever that happens! And while I have been in class with moms that I didn’t become friends with, no one has ever been rude or judgmental.

wooooow… I love Gymboree and so does my baby!!!
It is so fun and full of color and beautiful friendly faces!!!
It was our second class and we think Miss Beth is amazing…

9÷26÷2012 I just wanted to say that I would recommend this place to anyone that has children under 5 years of age. All… The teachers are great my son Riley loves coming here. He has been coming here since he was 9 months old. He just started preschool last week and loves it !!!

Wow I cannot believe that the reviews for this place aren’t much higher! Our daughter has been coming to Gymboree since she was 6 months old, and she is now 18 months. We LOVE it. She REALLY LOVES it. Every single teacher is amazing and so sweet with all the little ones. I can’t believe how they can memorize all those little ones’ names, but they do! Every week we’re greeted with nothing but smiles and warmth. I definitely would recommend this Gymboree to a friend.

My 1-​yr-​old daughter LOVES these classes! The staff is excellent, the facility is clean and well-​maintained. She always has a blast! I’m so glad I signed her up.

I’m disappointed to give this review, but I struggle to even give it a two. I was looking for a place to meet new parents, play with my son and have a special GO-​TO place for him to thrive. I’ve been paying monthly for 6 months + and can honestly say we’ve been to 3 or 4 actual classes. Why? The teacher screams so loud — I guess it’s called Singing, but it’s disturbingly loud. Most people come and go and the one’s I’ve connected with say they can’t deal with the VOLUME of the teacher and music.
So — why have we continued to have automatic payment each month? The FREE PLAY times were worth it. My son can roam around without the loud music and in your face interaction with high volume vocal cords blaring. He interacts with kids and this is usually whenI hear people are leaving because it’s not worth the price to miss the «formal» class.
So — we are quitting. It’s just not worth it. My son is 1 and the children who attend FREE PLAY times seem to be much older and are too aggressive. There are special needs children who show up with their therapist and monopolize the equipment. I understand — I’m just saying it limits equipment other kids want to play on and this is not the time for THERAPY — it’s FREE PLAY. There is FREE PLAY on WED afternoon, Friday night and mid Sunday afternoon. Not convenient.
So — we’re bummed we don’t have anything local. And instead have joined My Little Gym in Thousand Oaks and Music Masters at Topanga Mall.