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    OC Lil Swimmers

    OC Lil Swimmers

    4.6(18 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Coach Michelle is the best thing that has happened to my child. She is largely found by word of…read moremouth and we have now run into countless families that have worked with her over the past 20 years (with nothing but amazing things to say). When my son started with her we had tried several group classes and he hated water and wouldn't even get his head wet. She warned that he would cry the first couple classes (both before booking and as the session started) but that it would get better. He screamed so bad the first class, I thought she was going to ask us not to come back. She reassured us that it was normal and sure enough by class 3, maybe 4, he was obsessed. Classes are 15 minutes/ twice a week. it's just long enough to keep their attention and learn something. Although if Michelle's next client is late or she has a free few minutes she'll extend the session, if the child is having a good time- this is truly her passion and not her job and it shows. We've been going for over 9 months and I have tried to move him to a group class setting just for maintenance because he can swim now but he won't leave coach michelle and honestly I can't blame him. Coach Michelle is kind and gentle. She explains absolutely everything to the kids so they know what is happening and they aren't scared. She's patient, kind, and understanding. She has built a personal relationship with my son and talks about life outside class and he talks about what he is going to tell her at his next class. We're beyond swim class at this point and i'm not sure how we'll ever leave her. luckily I have a 1 year old we'll be starting soon.

    If I could give a negative star, that's what she would get. She said for 8 lessons I had to pay…read more225$ in full. After the 3rd lesson, which were all supposed to be 15 minutes, (she cuts it to around 10- complete waste of time) she was late and had her gate locked. I called multiple times with no answer and she came running out ten minutes late. The kid after us, she books every 15 minutes, shows up literally as we're walking in. All she did for 3 lessons each time was slam my sons head underwater repetitively. He screamed his head off the entire ten minutes. I asked if she could work on something else the third lesson that didn't include dunking his head the entire lesson (that is literally what she did for every lesson, dunk his head 3 to 5 times and then he was done, screaming). I told her I didn't wish to come back because he was making no progress and he hated pools even more now. She lied and told me she would give me a refund and demanded my address to drop it off, and then goes on to say I will have to wait over a week for that to even happen with no specific day. I asked what day and she rudely responds, "I have had enough of you!!!" This woman is rude, unprofessional, and a liar. Why should I have to pay 225$ for three, ten minute long lessons? Why LIE stating I would get a refund and then blatantly ignore me, and get annoyed when asked for a refund you claimed you would give? She is clearly broke and waiting for her new victim customer to pay her, or plans on not paying me back at all. Disgusting behavior. I guess she would rather get blasted in every South OC moms group with her true colors (I come with screen shots!!) and get dragged into small claims court. You're not stealing my money, I will bring you to court you THIEF. I highly recommend you read the only other bad review, because apparently nothing has changed with this shady thief in 4 years. I unfortunately didn't check yelp before going and was stupid enough to hand her cash.

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    OC Lil Swimmers - Her rude snap about me asking when I'm getting my refund

    Her rude snap about me asking when I'm getting my refund

    OC Lil Swimmers - My 4 year old Stella about to swim the length of the pool! Huge progress this spring!

    My 4 year old Stella about to swim the length of the pool! Huge progress this spring!

    OC Lil Swimmers - Lying about a refund

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    Lying about a refund

    Swim With Phyn - Daughter swimming to the edge of the pool completely alone!

    Swim With Phyn

    4.4(45 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    Ms. Julie is a phenomenal swim teacher. We sadly had to cancel switch to different lessons that…read morewere covered by our charter school but will always be so grateful for her patience and wisdom in getting our daughter over her fear of the water!

    We brought our son here when he was 9 months old and my wife enjoyed the water time with him. Fast…read moreforward to three years old, turning four and they were still in the water together! My biggest three gripes were that we were watching younger kids come into the class and we essentially became the co-trainers. My son was so bored he just goofed off and didn't listen anymore because he could already do everything at that level since he'd been in the same class for over a year. We had asked her and she said she could move him up but she had to find spots in her other classes and she kinda seemed like she preferred the parent staying because it would be less work for her. Which goes to my next gripe that the other families in our time had been with us since the beginning! Yet she was willing to move all of our times, while they were still infants, to their nap time but she couldn't find time to transition them to swim by themselves. Since going, we've had the time changed 4 times all on Saturday. As any parent can attest to, messing around with nap times is a huge PITA. You could make the argument that she was being cautious not letting him swim without his mom because she felt he wasn't ready. However, he had been swimming without my wife for over a year already. We had been going to another swim school because she stated there weren't any slots open and weren't seeing much progress with her. The last complaint I have is that we never got what we paid for. The class started 10 minutes late and ended 5 minutes early. For a 30 minute class that's essentially half the class she spent chatting with the class prior, snacking, or ending it so she could snack. That's very unprofessional and should be something she baked into her schedule versus taking time in the class.

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    Swim With Phyn - Learning what it feels like to float on his own. Julie uses mirrors to help the babies focus their gaze upward.

    Learning what it feels like to float on his own. Julie uses mirrors to help the babies focus their gaze upward.

    Swim With Phyn - Julie helping our son enter the pool for the first time. She is big on safety and teaching them safe rules from day one.

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    Julie helping our son enter the pool for the first time. She is big on safety and teaching them safe rules from day one.

    Evolution Swim Academy - We've designed a great training space for our training manager and trainees.

    Evolution Swim Academy

    4.7(152 reviews)
    6.1 mi

    I have two daughters who attend this swim school, and we've had such a positive experience. From…read morethe moment we walk in, we're always made to feel welcome. Instructors like Evan, Heidi, Tallulah, and Jackie are incredibly patient, encouraging, and amazing with the kids. We started both our girls in parent and me classes and they have worked their way up to starfish 5 and starfish 1, at the ages of 4 & 2. We are extremely astonished on how comfortable and confident in the water they are now. A special thank you as well to Jayleen , Neida and Alma at the front desk who are always friendly, helpful, and make check-in so easy. My girls are always happy to be there and get genuinely excited when it's time for swim class. We truly appreciate how much everyone goes above and beyond and highly recommend this swim school! We love Evolution swim Academy in MV

    We recently enrolled our 4-month-old, Oliver, in the Water Bugs 1 class at Evolution Swim Academy,…read moreand we absolutely have loved every class! The classes are small, with five babies (and their parent/guardian) plus one instructor. The best part is the class is FREE from three to nine months old! It has been a great way to familiarize our baby with the water, and we look forward to continuing the classes at Evolution Swim Academy throughout his childhood. The facility is clean, warm, and very baby-friendly. The pool temperature is climatized to a comfortable temperature for little ones. The instructors are incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and so sweet with the babies! Our baby has been to several classes, and surprisingly has never cried in a single class! Each class is structured to gently build water comfort and bonding time, with fun guided activities, light splashing, and supported floating. We've already noticed our baby becoming more confident and happy in the water, and it's become a special weekly activity we look forward to as a family. They have baby changing stations in each restroom, as well as showers available in the pool area. They also sell snacks and swim diapers, etc., which is convenient. We highly recommend Evolution Swim Academy if you're looking to start your baby's water journey early in a safe and nurturing environment!

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    Evolution Swim Academy - A spacious viewing lobby for those that want to watch lessons and those that want to work and watch lessons.

    A spacious viewing lobby for those that want to watch lessons and those that want to work and watch lessons.

    Evolution Swim Academy - Our Team Room offers our Team Members all the comforts of home.

    Our Team Room offers our Team Members all the comforts of home.

    Evolution Swim Academy - A team room that our Team Members can relax in before and after lessons.

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    A team room that our Team Members can relax in before and after lessons.

    Dolphin Aquatics - swimminglessons - Updated May 2026

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