I did so much research trying to find a local swim school/center that met our needs and came across…read moreLittle Otters. From the start we loved how each instructor was so patient with our daughter. She came a little older at 8 years old and terrified of pools and was very anxious. From April to December they slowly but surely got her comfortable and taught her confidence in the water. We watched her go from nervous to excited every week. The best instructor was Mr. Seth. He was always incredibly kind, positive, friendly and motivating. Aubree really took to him and was swimming and diving by her last session. I can't say enough good things about this school and how it has carried over into other areas of her life. We noticed her anxiety decreased, her softball skills increased and an overall improvement in awareness. HANDS DOWN WORTH THE MONEY. Thank you to all the instructors that took the care and time to help Aubree-we are so grateful.

They are great. Instructors are patient with my 3 years. The pool is heated year round and during…read morewinter time the cover makes a huge difference in keeping the ambient temp comfortable.

We love Miss Jodie, she works very well with our 3.5yr old with severe autism. Our son can be a…read morereal handful at times but she manages his behaviors very well.

Love the swim safe aquatics team. Zoe was our instructor and we loved her, she was always so sweet…read moreand patient with our daughter. My daughter learned a lot and she's been going for 3+ months now, started when she was 5 months old. Unfortunately due to to location change and the temp location, we won't be continuing but we had a great experience and would HIGHLY recommend this swim school.

My son is currently learning the swim-float-swim survival sequence. Last week he rolled over onto…read morehis back for the first time, which was very exciting! Then this week he did it again, except with clothes on. We are very excited about his progress. As a mom, I am grateful for French Valley Swim School and how they are helping my 1 year old (almost 2 year old!) learn to save his life. P. S. We are very grateful for the play area next to the pool! It's a great treat for my son after swimming, and it gives him an opportunity to play with different toys in a different environment.

Kris and her team are amazing. By lesson two my daughter is already more safe in the water and more…read morecomfortable than I'd thought she'd be by this point. We're excited to continue with our lessons and are so appreciative of the peace of mind this will give us. Kris cares SO much and is so passionate about swim safety and we couldn't be happier!

We had such a wonderful experience at Colleen's Swim School! Colleen and her coaches are absolutely…read moreamazing. Our 6-year-old son, who has a speech delay, started out very timid--but in just a few sessions he went from hesitantly putting his face in the water to swimming independently. Out of the 3 sessions we attended, 2 were noticeably outstanding, and we're already planning to return every summer as long as we're in California. Her pool is heated, has a safety gate around it, and she's incredibly attentive. You can tell she takes safety seriously and catches things quickly, which gives us so much peace of mind. I also loved being able to sit and watch, and I noticed her working so patiently with a wide range of kids, including those with special needs. She truly meets each child where they're at. As a pediatric ICU respiratory therapist, I can't stress enough how important water safety is--there's no second chance in the water. Please, parents, prioritize swim lessons for your children. Colleen and her team make it such a positive, safe, and confidence-building experience. Highly recommend!

We had such a great experience with Coleen and her team this summer! The coaches are incredibly…read morepatient, encouraging, and truly know how to connect with kids. My son enjoyed his lessons so much that we signed him up for a second session. He's now totally comfortable with water on his face and even feels confident swimming in the deep end--huge progress for him! Highly recommend these lessons to any parent looking for a fun and supportive swim program.

I wanted to take the time to update my previous review. The management team really stepped up and…read morefixed everything. The steam room has been completely redone, the new tile looks great, the gym is clean, and there's brand new equipment throughout. Anytime I address something negative about a business, I also want to acknowledge when they make things right -- and they absolutely did. Huge improvement all around. Nothing more you can ask for. Great job to the entire team. Five stars.

Overall a great place. There is some room for improvement but I give it 5 stars for the staff. I…read morewish I came more often!!!

I can't say enough great things about The Ripple Effect, Miranda is truly amazing. I'm not sure how…read moreshe does it, but she perfectly balances empathy, patience, and guidance for both students and parents. To be completely honest, I was ready to give up after the first week. There were tears those first few days from both my daughter and me and I wasn't sure I had made the right decision. My daughter had been in traditional swim classes every year since she was 2, and now at 4, we decided to try ISR. While those classes were a great introduction, they were more play-based, and I'll admit I never pushed her. She never even wanted to get her face wet, and we tended to comfort her rather than challenge her. So stepping outside our comfort zone in week one was tough. There were tears, screams, maybe a few scratches, and some very angry looks directed at Miranda by my daughter.. sorry, Miranda.. Knowing the water safety benefits ISR provides, I told myself I'd give it two weeks. To my surprise, by the start of week two, my daughter was excited for swim class. I was beyond shocked. She had developed trust and respect for Miranda and knew she was there to guide and support her. It was truly beautiful to watch. Before I knew it, she was jumping off the steps, swimming, and floating. Watching her go from refusing to get her face wet to confidently jumping in and swimming like a little fish was incredible. I truly cannot recommend The Ripple Effect enough. The confidence and skills my daughter has gained along with the peace of mind for us as parents is truly priceless. We are already looking forward to yearly refreshers!

We've had such a great experience with Miranda at The Ripple Effect. After just 6 weeks, our…read more20-month-old daughter is confidently jumping into the water with zero fear, which has been amazing to see. Our two boys did ISR at similar ages with a different instructor, but we decided to make the 30-minute drive for Miranda--and it was 100% worth it. You can tell she really knows what she's doing and connects so well with the kids. Her schedule was always consistent and reliable, which made a big difference for us. Most importantly, we now feel like our daughter is truly pool safe. Highly recommend to anyone considering ISR!

My son has gained so much confidence in two short swim sessions! Ms. Michelle is so sweet and…read morepatient. Totally recommend this swim school to everyone.

From the owner: Founded by a couple of nurses with a passion for water safety, The Splash Academy is your go-to…read morelocal swim school, dedicated to bringing the best and safest swim instruction to the community. Confidence-building, gentle instruction, and developmentally-appropriate skills are taught in a fun, safe, play-based environment. We build confident swimmers, in students of all ages.

Adaline got over her fear of water and learned so much from Coach Cameron! All the staff From…read moreSandy to Cameron & everyone in the office... Swim2Shore is great! We can't wait to start back up next year

We have been taking both our girls there since they were about a year old. I can't say enough about…read morethis swim school. I believe we are probably the longest running clients at this time. Our oldest has graduated the preteen level but we still take her to refine her technique for swim team and she has been able to drop 3seconds off her times. Our youngest is getting close to being graduated from preteen as well but we will still be going. This place is all warmth and happiness. They strive hard to provide great life saving education with very knowledgeable coaches. I highly recommend to everyone with children. It's worth every penny to save your child's growth and their ability to have confidence in water.

Orange crest swim school is the best! I am so happy happy to have found them. My daughters have…read morebeen coming here for 3 years. They are now 4 and 5 years old. Im so impressed with how well they can swim and all they have learned. It is so worth it to know that my girls are water safe and confident in the pool! Not only is great for them its amazing for me to have peace of mind at pool parties or anywhere we may go. They couldnt have done it without Bethany and John! They are both great teachers, patient, kind, funny and great with kids! I love orangecrest swimschool!

Great family run business! Our toddler has been taking lessons for several months now and has been…read moreprogressing nicely. Coach John is very experienced and extremely patient and Bethany (front office) has been very professional and responsive. Highly recommend!

Wow it is amazing what Ms Cassandra can teach in that little amount of time!!! My daughter was…read morepretty much floating after week 2! It's so impressive to watch and Ms Cassandra is so great with the kids even when they are struggling!!! This is life changing and life saving. We will definitely be returning.

Ms. Sydney is INCREDIBLE! She is so patient and encouraging - she totally makes the experience fun…read morefor kids! The swim program is spectacular and the results speak for themselves. We've been for two years and I feel so much more confident with the little one in the water. Ms. Sydney and So Cal Water Babies is an early childhood must!