In my perspective, swimming is a very important part of life. It can mean life or death in certain…read moresituations. So we wanted to get our little ones equipped as soon as possible with the best lessons possible. With that said we looked around and found swimming success and we contacted them through email and set up appointments for lessons. I have to say that the email process did take a little longer than I would've expected, because sometimes it would be days before I would hear back from their contact. We finally got things situated where both our kids would be able to take lessons at the same time, which was exactly what we are looking for. I like how the website outlines what to expect out of the lessons and gives an overview of how the lessons will likely go. For the first 3 to 4 lessons my son was yelling and screaming for his life but by the fifth lesson he was confident enough to jump into the pool by himself! My daughter didn't really know how to swim at all when starting these lessons and by the eighth day, she was able to swim pretty much across the pool all by herself. That is very very impressive! The instructors pay close attention to each one of their students. They knowledgeable to know how far they can push the student to make big progress. The only thing that I did not like about about the lessons is that they mentioned at the end of the last lesson that my son might not be able to actually swim on his own until he turns 4 because usually at age 3 and below children are not able to hold up their bodies and lift up their neck because their muscles have not developed enough to do so yet. Had I known this, I would have waited a year and saved our money to put him in lessons next year. Now I'm a bit freaked out because he feels fully confident jumping in a pool that he is not able to swim in. Otherwise, I am very happy with the lessons they took! I was reading over other reviews and it seems there is a communication problem but this wasn't really the situation I had. They got back to me within a day or two, and they were extremely helpful over email. I would totally recommend giving them a try to get your kids to learn to swim. They will get the job done, but my advise would be to make sure your kid(s) are at least 4-5 years old. Otherwise you'll waste $300.

I can't say enough positive things about Swimming Success--I have an older daughter who had had two…read moreyears of private swim lessons in our own pool, and STILL couldn't swim. I was about to send her to summer camp and was nervous that she still was a poor swimmer. A friend recommended Swimming Success to me and my daughter was swimming by the 2nd day! I was thrilled! It took them two days to accomplish what the other swim lessons couldn't do in two years!! She ended up taking swim here for three years. My son is signed up for his fourth summer of taking the lessons, and I can't say enough positive things about them. In my experience the teachers have been incredibly kind and caring (he has had the same wonderful teacher every year!), and while they do tell the children they need to do certain things, it is never in a mean or unkind way. Both my children love to swim and spend all summer in the pool, so I am thrilled that they have gained such incredible skills at Swimming Success!!

Thank you Stevie, for keeping our Girl Scouts safe yesterday at our final troop pool party. We…read moreappreciate you bringing the shark life vest for a little brother, I don't think he would have appreciated the Dora vest I have. It's been a few years since we've used Aqudocs services, but always well worth the investment for peace of mind and an enjoyable time for everyone. Thank you Dietmar!! Stevie, So great having you as a 5.30am FBBCSTer. You'll love it here!!

Teacher D has been amazing with my 3 year old twins. We hired him to do two private lessons for…read moreeach child two days per week, and after about 8 weeks of instruction, my son is nearly pool safe and, with practice, my daughter is close. Teacher D brings enthusiasm, encouragement, silliness and playfulness into the pool, teaching the kids skills and allowing them to have fun all at the same time. My favorite part about Teacher D is how he begins each lesson with "Pool Rules" (i.e., never swim by yourself, if someone is in trouble run and get help and don't try to save them yourself, etc.). My kids have memorized the Pool Rules and can recite them even when not in the pool. Thank you for teaching our kids the skills necessary to learn how to swim while also having so much fun with them!

We've had such an amazing experience with Stew! My 6 year old daughter went from being shy and…read morenervous around the water to absolutely loving swim lessons and it's all thanks to his patience, kindness, and skill. He has a wonderful way of making each lesson fun while still building strong swimming skills. My daughter looks forward to every session and is so proud to show me what she's learned. Stew is always encouraging and explains things in a way kids can understand. It's clear he truly cares about his students' progress and confidence, not just about teaching strokes. If you're looking for a swim instructor who is professional, caring, and genuinely amazing with kids, I cannot recommend Swimming Tiger enough!

Stewart is the best swimming coach that can happen to anyone! It takes a special person to make my…read more5 year old son listen or enjoy engaging and Stewart won his heart in one session, no problem! My son loves their swimming sessions and he is getting more and more comfortable in the water. I love being there, watching and thinking of taking classes myself to improve my swimming. He is not just great at teaching/swimming but has a wonderful and fun character to be around with. I am so happy that we've found him! You don't need to think, just call him NOW and you will never ever pass by public/sad and not very clean swimming classes again!

Coach Jeanette is a very good coach and gives great advice. She's good at encouraging her swimmers…read moreto go above and beyond their maximum standards. My son really enjoys her private lessons. All MPMR swimmers and parents appreciate her hard work and determination to help young athletes chase their dreams.

Whatever your reasons for seeking a coach, you are more then likely seeking help in conquering a…read morenew goal that you have set for yourself. I come from a similar disposition. Over the past year under Jeanette's tutelage I have lost almost 90 lbs, went from a 10+ min mile to a mid 7 mins all while picking up the lingo of the track and learning her practiced style of running known as Pose running. Not only limited to running, she is also an accomplished triathlete. You will not find a more patient and passionate coach with experience in multiple sports as a coach and athlete.

When I decided to break my 9 year post-collegiate swimming hiatus, I was thrilled to discover there…read morewas a US masters swim team that practiced practically in my back yard. I emailed the head coach (Charles) and his wife and team organizer extraordinaire (Kris) for more info. The response I received was overwhelming. Even over email I could tell they are some of the most caring and fun people I know. And everything got better from there! My teammates have become like family and practice is a respite from the rest of my crazy life. My swimming times have improved consistently and we always have a blast at meets. The program welcome swimmers/triathletes of all ages and abilities so regardless of whether you are scared to put your face in the pool or you swam at the Olympic trials, come check us out!

I started training with Silver Peak Performance through the Walt Disney Company Tri-Team. We were…read moreblessed to have SPP as our open water ocean swimming coaches. The coaches are excellent. They watch your strokes and give you tips about how to improve your strategy for racing. I have now joined the US Masters swim team at the pool and love the workouts. What a great way to start the day. The coaches are very encouraging and celebrate everyone for their special talents. They are warm and welcoming. This is a great group of people. So glad I have been adopted into this swim family.

Go anywhere else! Stay away! They are liars and scammers! Completely unethical and unprofessional!…read more Tarrik Daou is the executive director of the Lucile Cowle Swim School (now Daland Swim School). This man has no conscience, no ethical compass, and does business dirty to make a profit. He is unhinged, condescending, and worships money over service, professionalism, and honesty. My child is autistic and is a Regional Center client. Lucile Cowle, also under Daland Swim School, said that they would create an account with a 3rd party payer so that they could be directly paid by the 3rd party vendor with the Lanterman Regional Center. I started communicating with Lucile Cowle Swim School on March 5, 2025. It is now July 2026 (16 months later), and I was finally reimbursed financially after countless calls and emails. The only way that I was paid for adaptive swim lessons was to bypass LC completely, and Aveanna 3rd-party payers conducted a full investigation to unpack their numerous lies. Dealing with this unethical company was so traumatic and all-consuming. Aveanna had to create an internal memo to no longer deal with this company because they would often refuse to respond, say they already did without turning in the necessary paperwork, and they never responded to the Lanterman Regional Center. My Lanterman Regional Center worker constantly reached out to LC, and their statements about when they responded do not align with any of the paper trail. They have made it difficult at every turn. Read my reviews. I never posted a single negative review of a business before today. Even when I get less than stellar service or food/goods-I try to give businesses the benefit of the doubt and don't want to damage their business in chance it was just an off day. However, this took 16 months of my time, and the executive director, Tarrik Daou, was so nasty, condescending, and more fearful of not covering his bases when too many outside parties (not me) came with financial questions than actually providing honest, reputable service or transparent, ethical accounting. I have a long paper trail to back up every claim I make, as opposed to Lucile Cowle (now Daland Swim School), who can't keep records or even finish setting up a business account after 8 months. This is step 1 of any financial accounting. I just can't in any good conscience recommend this awful institution or Tarrik's narcissistic personality as someone you want to deal with. Please. There are other reputable swim schools who won't lie to you. I don't call people liars easily; in fact, I literally never have before in any business review. I had to come up with a long paper trail and unravel his lies because he's such an expert gaslighter; you want to double and triple-check facts to make sure the accounting is done correctly. Please take your business elsewhere. There are swim schools that actually care about your kids, not just the money that comes with it. If your child has any special needs, please stay away. Being a special-needs parent who must advocate for your child's special needs is hard; why add to your load by constantly having to unravel one vendor's outright lies? Your time is precious, and your child can become an agile swimmer at a swim school that loves children and not just sees an opportunity to financially exploit you.

Took my kid in for a swim assessment today. He was in the water for less than 5 minutes before they…read moredecided he belonged in the Dolphin group. The recommendation? One 30-minute group class per week for $189/month (plus tax), with 4-6 kids in the class. If we wanted a second class each week, the total would jump to about $380/month after tax. Let's break that down: * About 8 classes per month. * 30 minutes per class shared among 4-6 kids. * Realistically, that's only a few minutes of individual attention from the instructor each session. So for nearly $380 per month, you're paying for maybe 30-40 minutes of actual one-on-one attention over the entire month. Am I missing something, or is that an insane amount of money? To make matters worse, the pool smelled like it had more chlorine than water, the facility looked very outdated, and the overall environment didn't feel particularly clean or safe. Curious to hear what other parents are paying for swim lessons these days.

We signed our 2-year-old up for Swim Day with Jay, half expecting the usual toddler-in-water chaos:…read moretears, clinging, a lot of "maybe next week." Instead we got a kid who now sprints toward the pool yelling "SWIM! SWIM!" before we've even parked. What sets Jay and the team apart is the energy. Every splash gets celebrated, every tiny kick gets a cheer, and somehow all that enthusiasm is wrapped in real patience. And the progression has genuinely surprised us. In a handful of weeks, she's gone from a death grip on my neck, to blowing bubbles, kicking, immersing her head underwater, holding onto the pool noodle, and climbing out of the pool on her own. They break big skills into little wins a two-year-old can actually feel proud of, and it shows. The best part isn't even the swimming, though. It's that she's fallen head over heels in love with the water. Bath time, puddles, the ocean, she's fearless now, and I credit the confidence this class built. If you've got a little one and you're on the fence, go with Jay's stellar swim teachers who are kind, energetic, and clearly love what they do.

My son absolutely LOVES his swim classes at Coach Jay's! Beyond the excellent instruction, the…read morefacility is incredibly family-friendly. There's always plenty of parking, easy-to-access dressing rooms, a waiting area with toys, and a beautiful pool that's kept at the perfect temperature. As a parent, I especially appreciate that the pool is well shaded. My son is 3 years old and had no prior swim experience. After just one month of lessons, we went swimming over the weekend and I was amazed by his progress. He was confidently climbing in and out of the pool, treading water, blowing bubbles, and even jumping into the pool on his own. A month ago, he wouldn't even put a toe in the water! I truly can't say enough good things about Coach Jay's. The progress, confidence, and excitement my son has gained have been incredible to see. Worth every penny!

Megan is a wonderful swim teacher to my son. She has been so awesome at teaching my son how to…read moreswim and, he now is able to swim all the way across the pool with no assistance and is able to float on his own and has overcome his fear of the water. I am very grateful for finding her! she is a gem of a teacher!

Megan was working with our 4.5 year old daughter over the summer. We did 2 lessons a week for a…read moremonth, and I can't be more happy with the experience. Megan was awesome! Very professional, always on time, great communicator and an experienced coach. She used play elements to keep our daughter excited but pushed her technique and performance so we saw improvement during each session. Our daughter always had a problem opening eyes underwater without goggles and 4 years of teaching her myself and with swim instructors nobody was able to get her to comfortably take them off. Megan got our daughter there in 2 sessions - wow! Just for that she gets 5 stars from me:-) What's most important is that our daughter improved a lot AND she still is looking forward to each lesson with Megan. Hard to keep that balance and Megan definitely has the winning approach.