Member Testimonials

All of the teachers and administrators at Peanut Shell are incredibly warm and friendly with all the kids and their families.

Good aftercare offering, convenient because it is in the same school

The time and location are very convenient. The price is doable. The workers are very nice; our kids like them, and we like that they have consistent supervision by the same people.

The only thing somewhat confusing were the introduction of fundraisers this year. I'm fine with fundraisers, but we didn't get enough info.

For example, the movie night... Were parents invited? Our kids said that if you paid, you got popcorn and a movie, but the kids that don't pay also get the movie. So they just don't get popcorn? And maybe cotton candy?

There was one for pretzels. We didn't take part, because we weren't sure how it worked. How would YMCA know what days to bring them, since our kids aren't there every day? What time would they be served, because sometimes we pick our kids up early.

Keep doing them, but please try to make the information clearer.

Convenience

We have a good experience. One feedback that can be improved is during the school closure (winter break and spring break ) the after care is closed but we are still charged for the complete week and need to pay additional to enroll to the camps during that period.
There should be either no charge for those weeks or the kids enrolled to after care shud be automatically enrolled to camps

On site program

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Convenience and price

Care for the kids

I know that my grandson is in excellent hands at aftercare. The staff is warm, congenial, and attentive. They supervise homework and provide help when needed.

I have enjoyed seeing my son feel welcomed and safe with the staff at the peanut shell; there has never been a moment I have questioned their trust with my son’s care. Academically, the center has great teachers that integrate playtime with learning, which has made my son enjoy learning songs, numbers, and his alphabets. The Peanut Shell is more a second home than a simple Child Center.

The teachers and staff are wonderful

My daughter gets the best care

We have been going to the gym for years and we love the staff, classes and elliptical machine. We appreciate how they keep the gym so clean.

Instructors with good music ( Kristine and Julia). . Want an aerobic workout not stretching or balance as the objective. Teachers who interact rather than read from a book and spend more time talking to lifeguard. More instructors like Kristine and Julia. Stuff for stretching can be taught in a land based class

We are having an exceptional experience at the swimming center at ymca!! Both our teachers are fantastic! We tried a famous swimming center for a year - and my kid did not make much progress and resisted going to the place every week. With the semi-private training here, I have seen progress in a short duration and he is eagerly waiting for classes every week. Such a dramatic turn around. I also take the adult summing classes myself and can not be happier!! Thank you Ron for managing a fantastic team and facility!!

I love YMCA-Qquatics programs. The only thing is most of time makeup classes don't work on my schedule.

I think overall it is a good program. My daughter enjoys it very much. She is not competitive and does not want to compete so it's nice that there is that flexibility where she can still train, improve in her swimming, exercise and relieve some of her stress.

-They seem to know everyone by name. The facilities are always well maintained. The prices are reasonable. Can't wait for the new facility to be built.

good environment, clean, quiet. Most important things: people are very nice and always willing to help!

Staff is always friendly and attentive
Locker rooms, machines, pool all fine

The equipment and staff

I love everything; classes, work out rooms, all the wonderful people who work there in all capacities and all of the friendly, kind people who I see there!

Everyone is always nice and courteous. It is always clean

Great community, swim team, staff, programs, and customer care; not only for Livingston but also surrounding towns as well. Thank you!

Easy to scedule

My son is able to spend time with friends and get his homework done.

Coach James is very nice and willing to work with my kid

We love peanut shell, amazing teachers. My two year old is very happy, he has changed so much since he started at peanut shell, he is always singing, counting, dancing and more. I am at peace knowing my baby is is good hands.

Family friendly. Me and my family enjoy family swim time there.