Place is great. Staff is very nice and professional. Only issue is seating. Not enough seating for…read moreparents. Seems like each student brings two parents and grandparents. Which takes up the extra seating for single parents. Other than that, great place to take your kid.

Aqua Tots has developed a very effective system for teaching kids how to swim. They are organized…read moreand extremely punctual. My son went for six months with two sessions per week and he is a great swimmer. It is pricy, but definitely worth the investment.

My boys love attending swim lessons every week! I love that Aqua-Tots has made it a positive…read moreexperience for them.

This is the third swimming lessons school I have enrolled my daughter in, and it is the best. Three…read morethings make this swim school stand out- a progress card and the scheduling availability. Each child has his or her progress card that the instructor marks on, indicating certain goals that the teacher makes sure the student is progressing each lesson. This location had lessons in the morning and early afternoon, not just after school times, so we were able to get in a class that met our scheduling needs better AND was not with the after school crowd. And finally, you can cancel your lesson even a minute prior to the start time and receive a makeup lesson credit that you can use ANYtime! You don't have to wait for the "once a month on Fridays only" makeup lesson that I have had at other places. Aquatots Murphy is a keeper!

too many kids for one trainer they don't learn one thing…read more they Make you pay for nothing you can not make a review or see any review of this place don't go

Terrible swim school! You get a teenager swim teacher, that doesn't help lead the child or make…read morethem feel comfortable. We tried the trial swim class one time and never went back. Because I told them I may be interested to continue, they signed me up and now I have a charge on my account that can't get rid of. Spoke to the lady about it, since I never went to a class or registered my son. She told me because I was interested that I was registered by her and had to pay. Staff is unhelpful and this school is such a SCAM. if you want to get charged for saying you're interested but never register or attend a class then sign up. RIDICULOUS!

My kids have made more progress in the first 4 months at Big Blue than they have in the 4 years we…read morewere at a different swim school. The improvement in my children's kicks and stamina in the water is amazing. Couldn't recommend more. Enrique, Chloe, and Dylan are amazing!

We absolutely love big blue. We have been going for about 6 months now. My oldest is fearless in…read morethe water and this has been a great way to ensure he's safe. I love the small ratios and how friendly everyone is. Coach Kaley has been helping break down the motions so he can master all the different strokes. Coach Ethan is so patient and fun with my 4 year old! Swimming is the highlight of her week. With summer around the corner, I'm much more relaxed and reassured when it comes to them being at the pool 10/10 recommend.

The instructors are patient, professional, and amazing with kids. They create such a safe and…read morepositive environment that makes learning fun and comfortable. I've seen so much growth in confidence and swimming skills. Communication is always great, and you can truly tell they care about each child's progress. We've had such a wonderful experience and are so happy we chose them!

Coach Gabby is awesome. My 3yr old was scared to jump in the pool but working with Coach Gabby her…read moreconfidence had boosted and she is doing awesome.

Ms. Adams is exceptional. She is so knowledgeable about swimming and safety and is passionate about…read moreteaching children to swim. It's not for everyone - if you want to watch the lessons and spend lots of time and money, this might not be for you. She makes the children work towards being better versus having fun but it's necessary. We will most certainly be sticking with her.

I brought my daughters and they had a good teacher Mrs. Adams…read more Now they can swim in are pool like nothing. I really appreciate the classes and would recommend to any parent.

I absolutely love Whistle Stop Station in Rowlett. My daughter had the best experience with her…read moreteachers, and you could tell that each of her teachers truly cared about her! We moved to Forney, and switched my daughter to By the Barnyard Gate in Forney (owned by the same family). I wish I could say that I love Barnyard as much as I did Whistlestop! So many of the staff and teachers at Barnyard just don't seem to care or want to be there. I NEVER get updates about my child's day at Barnyard, but I got them daily at Whistlestop! Everyone took the time at Whistlestop to get to know me, my family, and my daughter at Whistlestop. Now, at Barnyard...I'm fairly certain no one except my daughter's actual teachers know either of us. In fact, every time someone different has been to pick her up (i.e, my Mom, Dad, mother in law, etc...) no one has bothered to ask them for any information. Thankfully, they are people that were on the list...but what if they weren't?! Needless to say, I wish we could go back to Whistlestop in Rowlett. (We'll be taking my daughter out of Barnyard very soon!) Whistlestop Station in Rowlett is a Phenomenal School!

So my daughter started at Pillars this Monday June 1st. Her 2nd day there which was Tuesday June…read more2nd, I sent my father up there to check on her around lunch time because she had listed off a few reasons for why she didn't have a good first day there. After my father got there and spoke to my daughter, he called me and told me that a little boy had punched my daughter before they went outside to play, and then while they were outside playing the same little boy kept teasing her and chasing her and also kicked her water bottle across the playground. I was surprised to hear this because I hadn't recieved a single call from anyone at Pillars about any of this happening. So I called up there and asked to speak to someone that was aware of what had happened, and after being on hold for 5 mins a lady got on the phone and told me she qould have to call me back and before I could say anything she hung up. About 5 mins later they called back, so again I asked to soeak to someone that was dealing with my daughter being punched, teased, and her water bottle being kicked around the playground and the lady said that she had talked to my daughter's teacher and they all were aware of what took place. So I asked her why I wasn't notified about any of this happening, and her response was " we normally only notify parents of a situation if the child gets hurt"... So I asked her how would she know how bad it hurt my daughter when the little boy punched her. After she realized how stupid she sounded, she then said "oh I misspoke, I meant to say that we normally only notify parents about a situation if the child is bleeding or gets bruised"... I dont know which statement was worse, but they are both bad, and most importantly wrong. I told her that just because my daughter was not bleeding, or whether she had a bruise or not, that none of that matters and they should have called me to inform me in at least a reasonable amount of time. But according to both of her answers, I highly doubt I would've ever gotten a call from them to notify me that a boy had punched my daughter, teased her, chased her, and kicked her water bottle across the playground. At this point I was frustrated, and honestly wasn't going to keep my daughter around "adults" that were this out of touch with reality, and around people that clearly didn't really seem to care. So I told her that my daughter would not be returning ever, and then she started to get an attitude with me and then she hung up on me. So to all of the parents out there considering leaving their child under the care and supervision of The Pillars Christian Learning Center, I would advise you to seek care elsewhere if your child's safety is important to you. This all happened within 2 days of being enrolled there, I can only imagine all of the negative things that would've continued to happen if I left my daughter at that poor excuse of a Christian daycare. I would trust my dog to look after my child before I would ever trust anyone at The Pillars Christian Learning Center.

Ms. Paige is AMAZING! The absolute best swim instructor in the DFW area…read more I chose Paige's Swim School three years ago for my two children who had already failed to learn with another instructor in the area. I had my reservations that anyone would be able to break my eldest of her extreme fear of water or my youngest of her timidity. But, with her patience and persistence, Ms. Paige had them enjoying the water in no time! We have been swimming year-round with her for the past three years. Not because my children haven't learned how to swim, but because the LOVE it! Paige is unique in that she teaches each child as an individual, working with their own personality style and skill level. Over the years I have seen her interact with many different children. She has a gift with special needs kids. She can accomodate unusual requests, like blending groups of swimmers so that siblings and friends can be in the same class, if desired. To me, learning to swim is as important as wearing a seat belt. It is a life-saving skill every child needs to learn. Ms. Paige will not only teach your child how to stay safe around water, but she will teach him/her to love swimming.

Paige is an amazing person and swim teacher. We have been taking lessons from her for over three…read moreyears now and my kids both love her. She is gentle and takes each child's fears and needs into consideration when teaching. She was able to take my "fear of the water" kiddo and turn him into a kid that swims the length of the pool! I would highly recommend Paige if you are looking for a place to get your kids in the pool.