Internationally recognized child development and gymnastics program, with more than 400 locations worldwide, teaches kids social and physical skills appropriate to each stage of childhood
With two young children under the age of three and a third due later this year, Sara and Hunter Grignon have experienced first-hand the challenges of finding community and programs in the greater Lakeland area that provide enriching learning experiences for infants and toddlers. The couple finally decided to take matters into their own hands and is set to open a new The Little Gym franchise at Lakeside Village, a nearly 460,000 square foot super-regional lifestyle center, this December. The Grignon’s signed a lease with Continental Realty Corporation for 3,335 square feet of space at the retail venue located at 1489 Town Center Drive in Lakeland, just east of Tampa. Kristin Perry, Leasing Manager, Commercial, and Monica Johnson, Senior Leasing Associate for CRC, represented the landlord in this transaction.
With more than 400 locations now operating in more than 30 countries, The Little Gym is an internationally-recognized child development and gymnastics center suitable for children four months to 12 years of age. Classes are designed to be a springboard for life’s adventures, with classes utilizing movement-based learning and imaginative play to enhance physical, cognitive, and social skills. Parent/child classes provide the opportunity for families to embrace community as they share in their child’s exploration of motor and social-skill development. All programming is aligned with the milestones set by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
According to Sara Grignon, the couple was attracted to The Little Gym’s three pillars of “Get Moving, Brain Boost, and Citizen Kid,” which combine programming focused on improving balance, coordination, and an active lifestyle with instruction that builds confidence, encourages kindness, and creates a community for both kids and their parents…