Why little learners
Many gymnastics facilities are built around competitive programs and large spaces. Lil Tykes is focused on a warm, calm, developmentally appropriate environment for children from crawling age through 6.
Opening in 2026
Big Dreams for Little Movers.
Lil Tykes Gymnastics is building a safe, structured, and joyful Longview-area movement program designed only for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Why Lil Tykes
Built for little ones from day one
- Age-segmented classes that match developmental stages.
- Small class caps and predictable routines for visible progress.
- Clean, calm, and safety-first environment designed for families.
- Founder-led experience focused on long-term community trust.
Connect Early
Partner, fund, or collaborate with Lil Tykes before launch.
The current launch push is focused on facility readiness, gym equipment, and the operating runway needed to open with a polished family experience.
Serving Longview-area families through a focused early-childhood model.
Launch Updates
Get occasional launch updates from Lil Tykes Gymnastics.
This is not enrollment, a waitlist, class credit, or a reserved spot.
Our Story
Why this business exists
Joey’s love for gymnastics started at age 7, and he began teaching at fifteen and a half. After coaching in gyms, teaching tumbling at dance studios, working in recreation centers, and caring for 11-month-old twins during the pandemic, he saw the need for a smaller gymnastics space made specifically for littles.
What we are building now
This launch phase prioritizes the right Longview space, child-sized equipment, safety setup, and strong operating systems so families have a trusted experience from day one.
Program Pathway
Lil Tykes is structured as a long-term class ladder that lets families stay and level up through each early-childhood stage.
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Crawling Kiddos
Early movement exploration, sensory-friendly routines, and parent-guided confidence building.
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Tumbling Tykes
Balance and coordination foundations through short, fun stations and simple repetition, with growing body awareness and independent attempts.
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Flying Flippers 1
Skill-building in a structured class format with confidence-focused instruction for 3 year olds.
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Flying Flippers 2
Next-step skill progressions that grow coordination and class independence for 4 year olds.
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Jumping Gymnasts
Next-step early gymnastics progressions that prepare children for long-term movement success.
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More at Lil Tykes
Available from opening day. Camps & clinics may follow.
Launch Readiness
What is being built before opening day
Families should walk into a space that already feels polished, safe, and organized. The current phase is focused on readiness work that supports a strong first impression and long-term trust.
- Facility setup standards and safety-first operating routines
- Program sequencing and age-based class structure documentation
- Family communication workflows and inquiry intake systems
- Community-facing readiness materials for partners and funders
Roadmap
Pre-launch priorities
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Readiness foundation
Business setup, safety approach, and program ladder planning.
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Facility and operations finalization
Environment standards, workflows, and launch-ready systems.
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Public launch details
Schedules, enrollment timing, and full policy information announced closer to opening.