Interactive Academy

My daughter has been attending IA for almost a year now, and the growth she’s made in gymnastics during that time has been incredible. The coaches are fantastic, supportive, attentive, and truly invested in each child’s development. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. This place is amazing, and I can’t wait to see how much more my daughter continues to grow!

STAY AWAY FROM IA SCHOOL! We enrolled our son at InterActive Academy after being told by the Director, Barb, that they were “child whisperers” who specialize in helping kids work through big emotions and transitions. That could not have been further from the truth. From day one, our child — just 19 months old — understandably struggled with the transition into daycare. Instead of providing comfort, patience, or meaningful support, the staff left him isolated and treated him as if he were the problem. After only five days, despite charging premium tuition, Barb informed us that he was “not a good fit” and removed him from the program. To make matters worse, this was communicated in a passive-aggressive email rather than a direct, compassionate conversation in person. This is not a school that supports children or partners with families. They give up at the first sign of difficulty while hiding behind false promises and polished marketing. Parents should know exactly what they’re signing up for and what they aren’t getting at IA.

My two girls have been in gymnastics here for over 2 years and we’ve had a great experience. We moved here from a different gym and my girls have learned so much and have grown as gymnasts. The teachers they have had are great (Ms. Joyce, Ms.Alex, and Ms. Ivy) and very patient with them. My girls love going to classes here. I have recommended this gym to others.

I am disgusted and saddened by this experience. I was hopeful for Zionsville, but this place is shameful for the overpriced enrollment and the bare minimum expectation of structure, cleanliness, and safety. The facility was noticeably unclean with old equipment. The transitions were chaotic, confusing, and stressed out my child leaving them completely dysregulated. The staff is not adequately trained, visibly stressed, and unprofessional.

WARNING! SAVE YOUR MONEY! This place is playing games with my son and his progress IN gymnastics and I'm absolutely disgusted by it. His "teacher" has said time and time again that he is capable and has the ability to move up into the next gymnastics class and has been for months. And when confronted about moving up, there are excuses made time and time again. First the numbers are crazy and they don't have the space. Then it's because he "talks too much" with another kid; they are 4 years old. THEN, it turned into having to wait until he turns 5 until he will be forced to move up, even though he has been able to move up for months on his own capabilities. They are robbing money from us by not challenging my son or teaching him anything different. It's literally the same thing over and over again. Please avoid this place and their targeting of children for whatever reason. What is the real reason? I'll never know because we've been given multiple contradicting answers. My son loved going here but if they are not going to do their job and teach him anything, I cannot justify him continuing to go here every week and not be challenged by anything, because he is already capable. Thank you for ruining a beautiful thing for my child.