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About Star Center Gymnastics
Star Center Gymnastics After School Program
With over 25 years of history in the community, Star Center Gymnastics provides a family-oriented environment where kids can develop confidence through movement. Led by Afterschool Director Elizabeth James, the program balances structured gymnastics lessons with free play, arts and crafts, and dedicated homework time. The facility features a large indoor gym, training pits, and a private party room, ensuring a high-energy space for children to spend their afternoons. The program is designed to be inclusive and non-rigid, catering to each child's individual personality and athletic goals. Beyond the standard after-school pickup from local elementary schools like Baranoff and Cowan, Star Center offers specialized skill classes, all-day camps during school holidays, and popular Kids' Night Out events. Parents appreciate the blend of physical activity and reliable logistics, making it a staple for active families in the Slaughter Lane area.
What Parents Say
5 reviews from parents
The way these drivers operate, parents should genuinely be concerned for their children’s safety. I was clearly in my lane and a van with this companies name, logo and phone number didnt stop to look and just pulled directly out in front of me from a business parking lot. I had to swerve into the other lane to avoid a serious accident that could have killed myself, my child in the car as well as the children in the van. If you’re a parent who uses this business to assist with after school transportation I seriously urge you to reconsider as today was a clear indication their drivers dont care about the safety of the children in their care.
The place smells like feet… We went to the preschool trail class. The only reason I gave 4 star is the teacher Liz is so nice. I really want to like this place and it is so close to my home. I suggest raise the price a little bit and spend money on cleaning!!!
The facility is dirty, class sizes are large (especially for younger children who need more attention/guidance), and teachers are inconsistent - I think my daughter had a different instructor every other class. There are many other gymnastics places in Austin, most of which have waitlists. There is a reason this place does not have one. I'd recommend waiting for a spot to open at a better facility.
Great program, however both 1st floor and 2nd floor are always filthy and stink really bad. Restrooms are always bad too. They seem to be doing really well, so perhaps hire a professional deep cleaning crew at least once or twice a month?
Just had a birthday party here for a 7-year-old girl and the kids all had so much fun! There is plenty of equipment to keep kids entertained. Best part is that the staff is wonderful with the kids. They set up an obstacle course and ran a few different games. Like I said, every kid had a blast!
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Safety Record
Star Center Gymnastics is a licensed childcare center (Operation #1673303) with a recorded history of 21 deficiencies in the last 60 months, including one Medium-High and one Medium risk violation cited in 2024. As of the most recent state inspection on January 6, 2026, the facility was found compliant with 646 out of 652 evaluated standards. No serious injuries or fatalities have been reported to the state since data collection began in April 2020.
Parent Reputation
The facility maintains a positive overall reputation with a 4.4-star rating based on customer reviews, where parents frequently praise the family-oriented atmosphere and the variety of recreational programs. Community discussions on Reddit highlight the center as a local staple, though some parents noted concerns regarding historical staff turnover. Sentiment is generally high for its non-rigid approach to the 'joy of movement' for younger children.
Staff Insights
State records and parent feedback indicate a pattern of high employee turnover, with 19 staff members leaving between 2020 and 2025. While specific employee reviews are not available on major job platforms, internal documents for the 2025-26 period show a rigorous injury response protocol and a high advertised pay rate of $50 per hour for specialized coaching roles. Parent discussions have specifically mentioned observing frequent changes in coaching staff in previous years.
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