At DD's old gym there was no viewing area so I would just drop her off and leave and it was close to our house. The new gym is a lot further away and they have a viewing area so I tend to stay and watch depending on what my other children's schedules are like.
DD started gymnastics in January 2013 in rec classes at age 6. Asked to be on level 1 team in June 2013. Competed one season at level 1. In June 2014 moved to level 3. Just finished the season and is training level 4.