By Kira Obolsky, Fishman Public Relations
The Little Gym, an internationally recognized child development program that promises to provide kids with serious fun and endless socialization, opened Nov. 9.
The owners of a new The Little Gym, the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center for children ages four months through 12 years, will serve the local Cincinnati area in playing a crucial role in the development of thousands of local children.
Tom and April Payne are opening their first The Little Gym in Cincinnati after 24 years in the corporate world. With their children now in high school, they saw an opportunity to focus on a sports demographic, addressing a significant need in the community.
Saying they are passionate about fostering personal connections with families, they view The Little Gym as a way to give back and make a meaningful impact, with aspirations to expand further throughout Ohio.
“Our goal with The Little Gym is to create a welcoming space where kids can express themselves, learn gymnastics and thrive,” said Tom. “We also want to provide a supportive environment for parents, fostering relationships with the whole family. Together, we aim to build a strong community around our The Little Gym, where everyone feels connected and valued.”
The Little Gym of Cincinnati’s programs are designed to be a springboard for life’s adventures. Classes use movement-based learning and imaginative play to enhance coordination, listening and intellectual skills. Popular options include parent/child classes, which allow parents to help their child explore motor and social-skill development, and preschool and grade school gymnastics classes that teach students tumbling and apparatus techniques while using positive motivation as a learning tool. The Little Gym of Cincinnati also offers Awesome Birthday Bashes that feature instructor-led games and music.
With nearly 400 locations across 31 countries, The Little Gym teaches kids social and physical skills appropriate to each stage of childhood by creating opportunities to experience achievement and build self-confidence. Through a proprietary philosophy called three-dimensional learning, programs foster growth in three holistic dimensions including physical, cognitive, and social and emotional learning. The core teaching methods create opportunities for children to experience achievement and build self-confidence.
The Cincinnati gym will be open Monday through Saturday for classes and Saturdays and Sundays for birthday parties. The Paynes can be reached at 513-644-5676 or https://www.thelittlegym.com/ohio-cincinnati-hydepark/.
To learn more about The Little Gym, visit https://www.thelittlegym.com.