We were really nervous about how our 4 year old son would take to a stranger trying to teach him…read morehow to swim. Coach Andrew was so welcoming, patient, and engaging, our son could not wait to go back the next day. The progress he showed over the course of 2 weeks was tremendous and I feel has given our son a strong foundation to build upon this summer. I can't recommend Alli Jo's and Coach Andrew enough.

A small group of 2 kids, 4x a week, with a very knowledgeable instructor produces amazing results…read more I am extremely impressed at the quality of instruction and will certainly be returning for future lessons.

I wish there were lessons all year round! The kids would be okay with winter swimming in ice cold…read morewater just as long as Miss Teri is their teacher! She's the most effective and caring swim teacher you can find. My 9 year old has been going to her for years and my 5 year old just started this year. We've gone through countless swim schools in the Chula Vista, El Cajon, and rancho San Diego area.. even tried private lessons there. They weren't nearly effective as Miss Teri. If you want someone who actually cares about your child and produces results, she's the one to go to!

I brought 2 grandkids to Miss Teri to practice/ learn swim & water safety…read more She was patient and kind. One kid wanted to be there, the other...not so much. She was still patient & kind:)

Our 3 year old was timid and afraid to put her face in the water when we started swimming with…read moreScott and now she's jumping off the edge and swimming back and crawling out! We are so impressed with Scott's patience and understanding of water safety and his ability to help her gaining confidence! I highly recommend his lessons to anyone wanting more water skills at whatever age or level you're at, Scott can help you improve!

From a Grateful Grandparent: Scott has been such a blessing…read morefor our family. He taught my 5-year-old granddaughter how to swim with confidence, and it gives me such peace of mind knowing she now has the skills to keep herself safe in the water. What I appreciate most is Scott's patience and kindness. He has a way of making children feel comfortable and encouraged, and my granddaughter always looks forward to her lessons with him. Watching her progress has been such a joy. As a grandparent, nothing is more important than knowing your little ones are safe. Thanks to Scott, I can relax around the pool and truly enjoy watching my granddaughter swim. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to any family looking for a swim coach who genuinely cares and makes learning fun.

Aqua-Tots in La Mesa is a solid choice for swim lessons, especially if you prioritize water safety…read moreand a structured curriculum. The facility is clean, bright, and well-maintained, and the front desk staff are generally organized and polite. The app makes managing schedules and arranging make-up classes relatively painless, which is a big plus for busy parents. The instructors are patient and great with the kids, striking a good balance between keeping lessons fun and teaching fundamental safety skills. We've definitely seen steady progress in confidence and swimming ability.

We love the coaches here at Aqua-Tots. They help build my child's confidence in the water and is…read morenow super comfortable in the water. I love that they teach them life skills early on and what to do if they were to fall in the water.

Tracy and the AquaSafe swim teachers have been wonderful in teaching our little ones to swim the…read morepast few years. Competitive pricing, licensed and insured, and professional service through and through. Oh, and great pools! Highly recommend.

Best swim school in San Diego! I have tried several others and my kids saw the most improvement…read morewith Aquasafe. The teachers are trained to work with all skill levels. I will be recommending Aquasafe to anyone needing swim lessons.

Great local pool for early morning La swim. Clean facility and friendly staff even at 6 am.read more

It's such a great community pool. Very clean and not too busy. They have a very shallow end for…read morekids or for those that can't swim or want to just enjoy being in the water on a hot day and then it goes to 5 ft then 10ft for diving. Staff is friendly and they have plenty of lifeguards on duty! I'm just annoyed I didn't know about this place until recently!

We had such a great experience with Diego for private swim lessons at our house in Chatsworth. He…read moreworked with two 4 year old boys and a 6 year old girl, and he was fantastic with all three of them. He was incredibly patient with the boys (even when they were endlessly splashing him) nand really knew how to engage them and keep them comfortable while learning. He was also really funny, and the kids absolutely loved him and looked forward to their swim lessons! He made the lessons fun while still teaching them a lot. With our 6 year old, he helped her build on the skills she already had, refine her technique, and learn new strokes. He did a great job adjusting the lessons to each child's age and ability. Diego was also always on time, easy to communicate with, and great about answering all of our questions. We always felt like we knew how the kids were doing and what they were working on. The kids made huge progress and really took leaps and bounds with their swimming in just six lessons. We were so impressed with how much they improved and how much more confident they became in the water. Diego was patient, encouraging, knowledgeable, and genuinely great with the kids. We couldn't have been happier with the experience and would absolutely recommend him!

We came to Port St. Lucie for three weeks and wanted our son to have a few swim lessons while we…read morewere here. We are so grateful we found Miss Vicky! She was absolutely amazing. In just a few lessons, she had our son floating confidently and swimming in no time. We were honestly blown away by how quickly he progressed. Miss Vicky is patient, encouraging, knowledgeable and clearly has a gift for teaching children. She made the lessons fun while building our son's confidence in the water. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and only wish we had found her sooner. If you're looking for a swim instructor in Port St. Lucie, we highly recommend Miss Vicky. She's truly exceptional!

When I first heard about the promise of ISR, I was honestly a little skeptical. It was hard for me…read moreto perceive that a not even two-year-old could actually float and swim, but we saw the value. Definitely want to make sure that our child is safe. It was helpful that Coach Brad was willing to let us go poolside and talk to the other parents about their experiences and see them in action. It's just a very open, friendly environment. Right away, we just saw Coach Brad teaching ISR, and we were just amazed. Our son picked it up pretty quick and started to love the water and helped us to demystify myths. For example, how using floaties for your kids actually teaches them how to drown faster, which we didn't think about but we learned here. In just six weeks, our toddler loves the water and doesn't need floaties, and now we feel confident that, bringing him to any body of water, he's gonna be good and we're having fun with him. We're so grateful for Coach Brad and the whole ISR team! Highly recommend this to anybody, and we're going to be enrolling our next child in this too.

We're in our 5th season working with Brad for our two boys, now 5 and 2.5. Both started lessons…read morewhen they were around 1.5, and neither were a fan of the water out of the gate. They even cried longer than average throughout their first sessions. Despite the tears, it was amazing to see how quickly they learned and developed new skills. He works so well with kids and tailors each session to their individual needs, while also building a relationship with them and making lessons enjoyable. Our 5 year old is so confident in the water now and learning traditional strokes, and our little one has even started asking to swim. We can't say enough good things about Coach Brad and recommend him whenever anyone asks us about swim lessons. We're so grateful we found him and for the invaluable water safety skills he has taught our boys.

Had a great experience! I did private lessons for my older boys, and they've come out with such…read morestronger swimmers. highly recommend them!

We've been coming to see Amelia for many years now. We love her attention to detail and kindness!…read moreShe's great with kids, patient and skilled in her craft. Our daughter has developed a great foundation for swim at age 5 and earlier, but it continues to improve. Thank you, Amelia! We love working with you.

We absolutely love The Element Dance Studio in La Mesa! Mrs. Sydney has played such a special role…read morein helping my daughter fall in love with dance. When we first tried parent-and-tot classes elsewhere, my daughter felt overwhelmed by all the adults and people in the room. The Element was the only studio we found that offered a class for two-year-olds without parents in the room, so we decided to give it a try--and I'm so glad we did! Mrs. Sydney was incredibly patient as my daughter took her time warming up and becoming comfortable. Even when she was hesitant in class, it was clear that she loved it because she would come home and excitedly show us everything she had learned. These classes aren't just waving ribbons and doing free dance--the children are learning real dance skills and building confidence from a very young age. Mrs. Kai has also been wonderful with my daughter in acro. We are so excited to continue growing with this studio for years to come. As an added bonus, I have even made some wonderful new mom friends! The Element is such a welcoming, positive place, and we feel very lucky to have found it.

Highly recommend starting your kids dance journey here and sticking with it throughout their dance…read moreyears! They sure know what they are doing- turning tiny humans into the most amazing dancers and performers! The kids learn to love dance but actually learn quality technique along the way. My kids completely excelled in dance as soon as we started here. It's amazing to see the growth in their ability and confidence on stage. Not to mention, attending the end of year recital and seeing the bond between teachers and the students who started dancing there as tots and were now graduating as seniors -- it brought tears to everyone's eyes as you could see they had become a true family and they were now on to their next journey! AND the dancers were absolutely incredible! Growing up in dance that is what is most important- an environment where you can build long lasting relationships, feel supported, build confidence and character while perfecting your skill along the way. Element is the place for that!