Michelle at Little Swimmers in Laguna Niguel came highly recommended by a high school mom whose…read morevarsity swimmer she taught nearly 20 years ago. She has been working with my son, now 5, for the past two years. He has some sensory needs and she's consistently patient, caring, and understanding and moves at the pace that's right for him. She balances genuine care with a strong focus on safety and helps him build a real love for the water. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for private swim lessons for their child.

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.

Joining the Laguna Niguel YMCA has changed my life! The people here are so nice and I've made many…read morefriends. Whatever your level of fitness is, the Y classes can accommodate you and you will be amazed at how improving your fitness will improve your life! I never thought that being in my 70s I would now be able to do so much more than I could 30 years ago.

I requested cancellation of my membership on September 8, 2026. However, management is now claiming…read morethat, based on the terms of my contract, my membership will not be cancelled until October 4, 2026, nearly a month after my original cancellation request. I acknowledge that I should have not reviewed the contract more carefully before signing it, and I accept responsibility for that. However, I still find this cancellation policy and the way my request has been handled to be unreasonable and unfair, particularly when I clearly communicated that I wanted to terminate my membership. Based on my experience, I strongly encourage prospective members to carefully review all cancellation terms before signing any agreement and to consider other gyms with more straightforward and customer-friendly cancellation policies.

Very excellent best instructors the whole team is great !!!!…read moreStephanie, Dawn ,Zoe and Donna my granddaughter was afraid of the water and now she has built that trust . She is still learning but she is excited about her swim classes. Highly recommend!

The best. We've done Cal Elite and private lessons but this is TOPS. My son learned to swim…read morethrough this program and now we have my daughter enrolled. Dawn is the absolute best.

We've had such a wonderful experience at Goldfish Swim School in Aliso Viejo! The lessons are well…read moreorganized, the facility is always clean, and the small class sizes make a huge difference. My child looks forward to every lesson and has made so much progress since starting. It's clear that they really took the children's and family's needs into consideration when designing the place: the pool is warm, there are plenty of changing rooms and showers, a fun waiting area, and snacks on hand too!

Trial class went well and the little one kept asking when the next one would be. Indoor is big plus.read more

We are having a wonderful experience with Julie and her swim school where my daughter is enrolled…read morein private lessons. Julie uses language, examples and methods that are perfect for little minds to understand. She is gentle and encouraging but also concise in her instruction. I had once talked with her about short term goals I had for my daughter and Julie was open and more than willing to slightly pivot some of her lesson work. She helps make the experience feel like a partnership. I like that when class is over she always takes few minutes (or as longer if you'd like) to discuss my daughter's progress, give suggestions and ideas for how to improve at home, and share general swim safety tips and knowledge. It's a lot less of the quickly in and out post lesson feeling we had at our last larger corporate swim school. We are looking forward to our first open swim session this Friday which she hosts for her students to practice what they're learning, which is great for us because we don't have access to a pool.

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.

Well run operation. Swim instructors are absolutely fantastic. My kids have a smile on their…read morefaces the entire time. I've noticed that if an instructor has an empty class, they'll slide over and help out in another lane, which is really nice. It's not cheap, but it's priced fairly relative to other local swim schools, and unlike some of the other options around town they don't pack every lane with four kids.

We've been going to Premier aquatics for 3 years. My now 4 year old loves it and I'm about to sign…read moreup my 2 year old. Instructors are very friendly, knowledgeable and patient with the kids. Great lessons! #PSAFAM

After trying another swim school and not having the best experience, I knew right away this was the…read moreperfect fit for my daughter. From the moment we toured the facility, I felt confident in our decision and even canceled our other swim school trials because I knew this was the place for her. She completed her trial lesson and has now had two lessons, and she absolutely loves it! The facility is always clean, organized, and welcoming. Every employee we've interacted with has been incredibly kind, helpful, and patient. Most importantly, I can already see my daughter gaining confidence and making progress in the water after just two lessons. We couldn't be happier with our experience and highly recommend this swim academy to other families!

They recently changed their policy to require a dad to take their toddler daughter into the male…read morerestroom. We understand the topic is controversial, and chose to end our relationship with them. I will not be taking my daughter into male restrooms and changing rooms. Prior to this policy change we did find the school better than others and appreciated staff; however the manager, Felipe, was disrespectful.

I've lived in Ladera Ranch for 23 years, and it's been wonderful to see more family-focused…read morebusinesses opening in our community. We were especially excited when Goldfish Swim School arrived. My daughter started there when she was around one year old, maybe a little older, and she absolutely loves it. The staff is always welcoming, friendly, and genuinely invested in creating a positive experience for the kids and families. Everyone seems to be having a great time every time we're there. Dean (please forgive me if I got the name wrong) has been especially kind and does a fantastic job taking care of the Ladera Ranch community. We're truly grateful to have a place like this here in town. I appreciate everything Goldfish Swim School does for local families, and I hope it continues to bring fun, confidence, and great memories to children in Ladera for many years to come.

We started coming here as soon as they opened, and it took a few instructors to find our match (so…read moreif you don't succeed on your first time, don't be afraid to ask for someone else). Coach Brooke taught two of my children to swim, with kindness and respect. She is now teaching my third, who has more fear of water, but is working through it with so much patience and being so so so kind while teaching the safety needed to get past the basics and into the next level. I am so grateful for Coach Brooke, and I will never stop singing her praises. She is the BEST of the best. Shout out to Dean and the entire front desk for their kindness over the last year too. It's a really special place.

Destinee has been the best investment for my kids! We have a pool, which is a constant worry with…read more3 little kids. She has been working with my kids (3 and 5 yo)and just this week has my 3 year old (birthday 4/29) completely safe in our pool and able to swim from one end to the other. He can grab the wall and pull himself out. My daughter is swimming laps doing the freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke. Destinee is the nicest person there is and truly loves the kids and they absolutely love her. She knows when to push them, love them and have fun with them. We had tried lessons at a number of different places and the results are not comparable. Not to mention the convenience of her coming to our house and ensuring the kids know our pool and where they can get out easily! I couldn't be happier that my kids can swim and love the water, something that will benefit them for the rest of their lives! I have been recommending Destinee to all of my friends (and the strangers that ask where my kids learned to swim)!

Destinee is amazing! She did lessons at my home with my 9 and 5 year old. My 5 year old was in…read morefloaters and by the second lesson she ditched them and has been swimming like a fish! Destinee is patient, kind and caring. My kids loved her and were so sad when their lessons were over. I will be using her again next summer for sure!

This F45 location is simply the best! Coach Sandra is the heart of this location and knows how to…read morepush you, encourage you and support you to do your best! All coaches at this location are super knowledgeable and amazing!! I leave super exhausted and feel so accomplished every time!! Thank you so much!!

Caelan's 5am class at F45 Laguna Niguel is hands-down the best way to kickstart your day. Even at…read morethat early hour, her energy is electric and instantly lifts the whole room. What really sets her apart, though, is her exceptional cueing and coaching--she guides you through every exercise with clarity, perfect pacing, and just the right amount of motivation to keep you pushing. The workout feels challenging yet totally doable because she ensures everyone moves with confidence and great form. If you want to start your morning feeling strong, supported, and fired up, Caelan's class is unbeatable.