We recognize the trend for younger kids to be invloved in the martial arts, and in all of our 3 locations, we have the KinderKicks program.  Do remember that Martial Arts Centers are not and should not be Day Care!  We are not a Day Care!  If you need Day Care go to a properly licenced and trained Day Care facility with licenced & certified Day Care providers.  Our KinderKicks program is specially designed for our younger members (4-6 years), to be introduced to the martial arts, in a lighter atmosphere with some degree of fun.  Parents are not discouraged to be present at the child's lesson, however if we find it is detrimental to the childs progress, we recommend staying out of sight.  Sometimes we get the parent to join in and interact with the child, especially when the child is not confident to be by itself.  Discipline is always expected, and is gradually introduced to the child. The lessons are structured towards building confidence, coordination, balance, focus, taking instruction, fitness etc. It would be much easier for us to just keep the kids happy with just play activity, as in a Day Care, but you chose the martial arts for what it can do for your child and that is what we intend to do.  Know that since the kids are as young as 3 years old, it will take at least 2-3 months before you see any progress in your child.  At that age, the child simply has no real concept of what is being taught and our objectives are just to introduce the child to structure and developing motor skills.  Do not expect too much, but by about the 4th month you should be able to see progress.