Char is amazing with the kids. Super peaceful and in tune to my child…read more Loved it! Super grateful for how in tune she is.

Best classes for kids in all of San Diego Northern County. We used to live in San Marcos and tried…read moreseveral schools in Carlsbad, San Marcos, Encinitas areas. Most places have college kids teaching and here you have Ms. Char with 50+ years of experience! She is great with all kind of kids. I was worried my son won't listen, but unlike with me, he is doing amazing. My son also has trouble with gross motor skills due to a medical condition and Ms. Char is absolutely fantastic about it. It is 4 times a week 30 min classes. And it is a commitment. But it is worth it! The progress my son has had in just one month is more than 6 months at any other school. Ms. Char was recommended to me by several neighbors and we are so happy Ms. Char had a spot for us!

My kids are always looking forward for their swimming lessons. They get super excited about it. My…read moreyoungest told me that he wishes he would do swimming lessons every day. The instructor has a good positive non judgmental attitude. We are very supportive parents and a positive instructor is a must for us.

My Child has got so much confidence that he did not have , The Instructors are nice & professional,…read moremy son is already swimming but I keep him in because the teacher teaches safety and techniques for proper swimming. So Happy with British Swim five stars all day everyday .

This place is amazing. It has an Olympic sized pool. It has a really, really warm instructional…read morepool. It has parking. Nice staff, easy to check in. The negative reviewers are negative nellies. Not crowded on a Saturday morning with a soccer tournament going on at the fields adjacent. If you've got to bring the family early to the fields for warm ups, siblings can hit the pool and easily walk over for game time.

I have been an oceanside resident for over 25 years. I am very dissatisfied with the "therapy…read morepool"! I drive cross town to utilize the 85 degree water which benefits my ability to walk in the lap lane. This week the water has been 80 degrees which is unacceptable. I pay to get theses benefits but your staff at the desk and lifeguards look at us like we are just a bunch of old grouchy people! I expect and deserve better! AND they are constructing solar which is great but parking is at a premium especially when the center has an event. I'm being told to park UP at the front wave arena which is a challenge when you have arthritis and can't navigate the hill.i would appreciate you following up by looking into this matter Sincerely Anna Hall .

As a parent, I expect professionalism, communication, and emotional regulation from anyone working…read morewith young children. Unfortunately, that was not demonstrated working with this instructor, and I would not recommend her services based on our experience. We had the instructor come to our home for a swim lesson with our four-year-old son. We gave her space to lead the session and stepped inside, but it became clear she was struggling to keep his attention and eventually disengaged from guiding him altogether. Halfway through the lesson, I stepped in to encourage my son to listen and follow her instructions and show me what he had learned, then stepped back away after a few minutes. At the end of the session, the instructor confronted me with an aggressive and raised tone, visibly angry, and said "that she is to NEVER be interrupted and will NOT be spoken over EVER under ANY circumstances"...despite the fact that no expectations around parent involvement had been communicated beforehand. Her tone was confrontational and rude, especially in front of a child and in my own backyard. She then provided parenting "life advice" I should teach. She is 24/25.

From the owner: Hello! My name is Sara and I’ve been teaching swim lessons for the past 5 years and I swam…read morecompetitively and lifeguarded before that. I offer at home/ community pool swim lessons for children ages 2+ and adults!

This is an older facility that is well staffed and maintained…read more Since I usually swim at the Wagner pool and only swim here when Wagner is closed this review is for my limited use of 2-3 times per year. I have a personal issue with it being 100' and very shallow at one end that causes me difficulty adjusting. But this is my issue and only an observation.

What a gem to have in your community! It's a beautiful outdoor heated pool to enjoy if you're…read moredoing laps or exercise of choice. It's also very affordable.

As far as swim schools go for my son, I can only compare Floaties (@3yrs) to SD swim school…read more(@5yrs). He also had a swim instructor as part of summer school, but that wasn't a swim school. I'm doing my review from my son's new-to-swimming/basic swimmer perspective. Classes that teach more advanced swimmers may be different. SD Swim has certified American Red Cross instructors who presumably use that methodology for instruction (though it isn't specifically stated on their site). Floaties instructors use the Floaties Way, which they're all trained in. SD Swim takes place at Mt Carmel High School's swim facilities, which have the typical chlorinated pool common to most homes and public swim areas. Floaties has their own locations that use heated salt water pools. For SD Swim, I like that each class has an instructor *and* a lifeguard in the water watching the group no matter how big/small. Some groups had six children, some had two. My 5yr old was the only one in his class because the other groups were filled, but he still had a lifeguard watching him while he was being taught. Safety is clearly important here. The instructor taught my son to float on his back (which he was somewhat familiar with from Floaties). Then he was taught to float for a bit on his belly before rolling onto his back again. This was a new technique that made a lot of sense when I saw it. If you accidentally fell into the water and weren't a good swimmer, you can hopefully roll yourself onto your back and breathe. Or if you don't have stamina, you might swim on your belly for a bit before rolling to your back...and back and forth. The instructor was also trying to get my son to sort of swim on his side with one cheek out of the water...in a kind of pre-freestyle position. He didn't quite get it, but I could see where it was going. Facilities-wise, there are about five or six spray showers against the wall to the side of the bathrooms. There are also three stalls adjacent that you/your child can change in. The stalls are only covered with thin plastic tarps that have rips in them (at least, as of this review). A small wind means you could be getting a face full of plastic stuck to you if you're not wary. Or you could be giving someone an eyeful if you really want to change there. Getting my son into the women's bathroom stall to change was a chore, and I realize that some parents don't want their girls seeing penis, which would certainly happen with my squirrelly son. Some doors on the larger outdoor stalls would be a convenience. If you know your kiddo is fine with water on his/head, and you don't mind the regular pool (chlorine), then I recommend SD Swim. Their instruction and focus on safety is admirable. Floaties has the heated salt water pool that I mentioned before. They start beginners off by slowly dribbling water over the child's head and distracting them with a variety of toys floating and hiding in various areas around their pool. It's possible that several classes will be dedicated to overcoming a child's fear of water this way. I'm not sure how SD Swim does it so I can't compare. Lastly, price. SD Swim is not as expensive as Floaties for the same number of classes. This might also figure in to your decision.

My daughter has been in the small groups if just two kids for 3 sessions now. That's 3 weeks total…read more Great experience so far. We've had different instructors each week, but they all are using the same method which is to teach the kids how to float on their backs, the swim on their backs and eventually swim on their front. This is to yeah them to be water safe from the get go. My daughter has learned so much in such a short period of time. I'm very impressed with how sweet and encouraging they are with the kids. She's almost 4 and they are full of praise for her efforts and high fives. We love the week long sessions for 5 days in a row. That's about what we can handle right now. She's exceeded my expectations and I'm thrilled with our experience.

I'm so happy that I put my kids through lessons! I feel much more peace of mind knowing that they…read moreare capable to survive if an accident were to happen. Miss Jess is so incredibly patient. She did such a good job making them feel comfortable and confident in the water. After the first week my son was so excited to "see Miss Jess and go swim" And my daughter had a bit of a struggle but she is water safe with her brother now. Thank you so much for helping keep my babies water safe!

We signed up our daughter, 2 1/2. Jessica said she could get us signed up for the end of May. She…read moresent me the link on her website to sign up. Her website was down. Once it was back up I signed up and asked her if we could start when we agreed and she said that by the time we signed up, other families had taken our spot and now my option would be really late in the day or mid August. We eventually agreed on a compromise time and she assured me it would work out with other children cancelling or getting sick. We went to one class. Then she had to cancel because she was sick. After two weeks of cancellations for various reasons on her part, she moved pools on us to a pool much farther away. This pool was dangerous with tripping hazards and unsafe grades and curbs on and around the pool. Then one day she said we had to go several hours later because "everyone else" wanted to do later class that day because of weather. I pointed out that it was actually supposed to get hotter later in the day and we would prefer to come to our class at the agreed upon time. She just said she wouldn't be there. When I complained that I didn't understand why my agreed upon appointment time was being run by committee and other families' last minute changes, she had a lot of excuses but no logical answer. So there were too many cancellations on her part to count for things like, weather, dirty pool, she's sick, family emergency, Father's Day weekend travel etc. The 6 week program was still going on from May to August. Of course she demanded payment each week even when she cancelled classes. When it came to what she calls "check out", throwing the kids in the pool with clothes and regular diaper, (graduation), my daughter was very scared from the process and did not complete it successfully. Jessica claimed it was a success. I think just to get another family in our spot and collect more money. My daughter went from loving the pool to getting super anxious anytime we get her swimsuit out. Jessica said we would continue lessons until she improved in her attitude towards swimming, but only offered us sporadic undesirable times when my daughter was scheduled to nap. The last straw was when I asked her for a refund as my daughter wasn't water safe as promised. I told her I had the video of the graduation to show proof. Then I was informed that she had video from the homeowner where the class was that shows successful graduation. That's when I realized she had been recording everything with no waver or permission asked. Jessica had taken my daughter's clothes off in the pool and outside the pool. She claimed that it was easier to take off in the pool. She is recording all the children in a state of undress without parents' knowledge. Bottom line she will take your money, not fulfill commitments, change locations, change times, never apologize, has an excuse for everything. She'll try to talk you in circles and she will record your children without your knowledge.

Lauren is an incredible teacher with so much dedication and respect for the practice. Highly…read morerecommend learning from her, she truly cares about helping others.

Lauren gave my son swim lessons for a few months. She is kind, patient, does a wonderful job making…read morethe lessons fun and teaching to his abilities and understanding. Would highly recommend her!

I can't say enough about how wonderful the staff is here. I had a lot of anxiety about working out…read morein the water and wanted to gain the confidence to feel comfortable in a very uncomfortable environment for me. The workouts are intense but the instructors make them fun and safe. Each instructor is incredibly supportive and very knowledgeable. The classes are a perfect size and the other gym members are very encouraging to each other. This is by far the best, hardest, and most rewarding gym session I've ever participated in.  As an FYI, I had zero swim experience outside of growing up in Orange County and going to the beach as a highschooler. I have never participated in a formal swimming lesson. That all said if I can make it, anyone can. The staff is literally America's Elite (MARSOC team guys) and their discipline and attention to detail and attitude are incredible.  My only suggestions: More classes, I am hooked. Beach workouts and ocean swims would be amazing  Sell gear, preferably ten thousand shorts and shirts (the logo is legit) Create a checklist of items to show up to class with (swim goggles, fins, town, sunblock, etc)

As a birthday present for my husband, we booked a private session for our family of four. (Kids…read moreare 9 and 10 yrs old.) Everyone loved it! We had lot of fun learning new skills and supporting each other with the challenges. Rick tailored the curriculum to be achievable for the kids, as well as any apprehensive adults (me!). It could not have been more achievable and empowering. We've even used some of the breathing techniques we've learned in the week since. Can't wait to come back and try a Saturday group class!

Was a enjoyable & informative class. Highly recommend! Learned so much that can be very helpful.read more

I use STAT CPR every 2 years for the past 7. I really enjoy the classes, facility, and teachers…read more Stacy and the instructors are very professional, and personable. They are thorough and they make the classes fun to learn with using their own past real world health experiences and applying them to the instruction itself. I highly suggest using STAT CPR.