I love SoCal Water Babies, and especially Cathryn. My older daughter (now 5) did 2 summers of private lessons and 1 group lesson. At 2, my daughter could swim across the pool by herself outside of lessons. Before lessons, my daughter would freak out anytime water touched her face, after just a few lessons with Cathryn, my daughter was literally dunking her head in the bath, and is the biggest water lover now! This summer I took my 1 year old to survival float lessons with Cathryn. The first 2 weeks, my daughter absolutely hated them. Screaming, crying, but floating entirely on her own already. By the end of week 4, my daughter was laughing and lunging herself into the pool. And she absolutely loved Cathryn, cuddling into her every chance she got. Cathryn is so positive and tough in the best way. Both of my daughters absolutely love her. I look forward to taking my youngest back next summer for swim float swim! I genuinely cannot recommend SoCal Water Babies enough. Good swim lessons are SO important, and I have serious faith in her technique. The relief I feel knowing both of my kids have strong survival instincts around water now is great. 10000/10 recommend. read more

SoCal Water Babies - Swimming Lessons/Schools Near Me - Riverside, California

Wow it is amazing what Ms Cassandra can teach in that little amount of time!!! My daughter was pretty much floating after week 2! It's so impressive to watch and Ms Cassandra is so great with the kids even when they are struggling!!! This is life changing and life saving. We will definitely be returning. read more

SoCal Water Babies - Floating - Swimming Lessons/Schools Near Me - Riverside, California

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Ms. Sydney is INCREDIBLE! She is so patient and encouraging - she totally makes the experience fun for kids! The swim program is spectacular and the results speak for themselves. We've been for two years and I feel so much more confident with the little one in the water. Ms. Sydney and So Cal Water Babies is an early childhood must! read more

SoCal Water Babies - Cute sign for photos and entry! - Swimming Lessons/Schools Near Me - Riverside, California

We are three weeks into our six-week swim program here at SoCal Water Babies and it's been a great experience so far. My children really enjoy their lessons, and although it's been tough watching them struggle and cry at times, I know these lessons are crucial for their safety & development... This thought helps me cope with any discomfort I may feel. Mrs. Catherine's reminders to the children- "I am strong, I am brave, I can do hard things" - have also become a personal mantra for me when I see my children facing challenges during their lesson's. There are a few things to know before attending this course... Follow the rules that were emailed/texted to you. FOOD: we learned the hard way with this rule. The rule of "no dairy 4 hours before and no food for 2 hours before a swimming lesson," as eating beforehand can lead to discomfort and in our personal experience, bloating, gas, vomiting, and fatigue. Although we have all heard that "there's no evidence that eating before swimming increases the risk of drowning," it's still important to ensure the child's stomach is empty. We were advised to stick to complex carbs to ensure an empty tummy before lessons, but since my children's diet is low in carbs, we will need to make sure to eat earlier and go for a quick walk after meals to avoid any future issues. POTTY: Please note that restrooms will not be available for your children. If your child needs to use the restroom, please bring a portable potty. Additionally, Mrs. Catherine mentioned that her insurance does not cover the interior of her home, so parents be advised, bring a portable potty, and toilet paper for your babies, just in case. TARDINESS: Try to arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled lesson time. If you are late, the instructor will deduct the late time from your child's lesson, so try to be punctual. Every minute is valuable for your child. On occasion, the instructor may run into your scheduled time, but you will still receive your full lesson time. She does keep time on her watch. As should you if you feel like your children aren't receiving your full 10 min. 10 MINUTE LESSONS: I'm sure you've had similar doubts: 'Is this enough time?', 'Is the drive worth it?', 'Will my child really benefit?' Just remember, 'repetition is the mother of learning'. What I realized these lesson will do for my children... - Consistency: Daily exercise will help establish a routine, which can lead to better long-term adherence. - Habit Formation: Shorter sessions was easier to fit into our busy schedule, making it more likely to stick with it. - Recovery: Shorter lessons allow for our children to have better recovery, reducing the risk of injury or fatigue. - Mental Benefits: Daily activity has enhance their mood, trust towards water and had reduced the stress of learning something new! I don't need to worry about building endurance or strength just yet, I want to focus on establishing a solid foundation & survival skills for our babies. That's what SoCal Water Babies is for us, a building block for our foundation. read more

I am beyond grateful for Cathryn. My son was diagnosed with autism level two, has problems with behavior, social and communication. Within a week of seeing her, he's progressed so much. He started out being afraid of the water and she used positive affirmations getting him to trust her and the water. He's now super excited and eager to go to each session. Thank you Ms. Cathryn, you are great at what you do! read more

Cathryn is THE BEST! She helped me learn how to swim when I was a baby, and now I play club water polo thanks to her.

Looking for the best ISR classes in the Inland Empire? Look no further! SoCal water babies is the best decision we ever made. Ms. Cassandra is very patient and knowledgeable in teaching your little water safety. We started classes last year in March. My little went from being scared and nervous in the water to confident and educated. I no longer fear the unimaginable in the event that my child found herself in a read more

SoCal Water Babies - Swimming Lessons/Schools Near Me - Riverside, California

My 8 month baby girl can self rescue and float for extended periods! This place works. Ms Cathryn was very sweet and patient with the babies. We kept getting rained out and had to do the class for longer than expected (5 weeks) but my whole family is super impressed with my baby's skills. The first couple classes were very hard for me because it's a lot of crying as the baby gets used to the pool, but surprisingly I didn't even cry at the graduation when they "fall" into the because she flipped over so quickly. I'm glad it was so close to me (3 min drive) because it is time consuming to go 4x a week but at least the lessons are over in under 10 min. If you are concerned with pool safety this class definitely works. read more

SoCal Water Babies - Swimming Lessons/Schools Near Me - Riverside, California

I cannot express enough how grateful I am for this program. I was skeptical of my daughter learning anything with 10 minute lessons, but I was proven wrong by the first week. By the end of the first week, my two year old was already able to swim and she just kept getting better and better. We love Sydney and we love how well she handles that two year old toddler stubborn attitude. We are looking forward to continuing with group lessons and putting our 6 month old in lessons soon! I also appreciate the patience of the staff dealing with how annoying my phone issues were with sending multiple messages haha! I promise I am going to get a new phone guys Thank you Sydney and thank you to all the staff for everything! read more

Now my 5 year old graduated yesterday. I'm so proud of her. And Her swim instructor was so patient with her, we love her she was so awesome with my kiddos. Highly recommend this place. read more

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100% wizardry. My daughter learned to swim within a week and continued on for the next couple weeks to learn how to master catching her breath, swimming consecutive segments, jumping in the pool and overall building her confidence in the water. Sydney made the experience easy and enjoyable. I'm so glad we signed up and strongly recommend everyone and anyone to have their little humans learn how to swim with SoCal Water Babies in Redlands! Regardless of the drive, 4 day weekly commitment, or any other possible obstacle, the guaranteed outcome of having my daughter learn to swim before the summer was so worth it. read more

My 9 month old baby now has skills to flip himself onto his back and float! It only took a few weeks and was amazing to see him learn so quickly. Ms. Cassandra is AMAZING with the kiddos! It was hard to watch as a mama but she spoke such encouraging words to my baby and treated him with so much care that I knew he was in safe hands. Highly recommend for any parents with a pool! read more

We absolutely LOVE SoCal Water Babies! Ms. Cathryn has been our instructor for two of my children and I am always impressed by her skills. She works very well with the little kids and she gets to know them and their personal skills. She is very adaptable with all the children in their learning. I love that she is assertive but gentle! We just finished a refersher course last week and we will be signing up for group lessons through SoCal Water Babies. This is a terrific program- most importantly for Safety of little babies! I highly recommend this swim school! read more

Ms. Sydney is the best teacher. I was so impressed with how well she was able to teach my daughter. We've done SoCal water babies 2 years in a row now and my daughter absolutely loves the water now. She even practices in the bathtub. This is a great safe program for infants & toddlers. Definitely worth every penny. read more

An update to my original review: It's been two years since we finished our lessons. Baby is now 6 years old! Baby has always been a bit fearful of water, and even though she knew how to swim thanks to Miss Cathryn, she chose not to. As a parent, I made the decision to not force her; instead, I reminded her that she knew how to swim and when she decided she was ready to swim on her own, she would, and until then, mommy was okay holding her. Well, she made the decision a few weeks ago that she was ready, and since then, we have been swimming daily and I can't get her out of the water! The reason I am posting this tonight is because out of the blue during dinner, she said to me, "Mommy, maybe we should visit Miss Cathryn once this COVID-19 is over. You know, not for a lesson or anything, but just to show her how I am jumping into the deep end." Seriously, as a parent, you know how meaningful it is when a teacher has this kind of lasting positive impact on your child. I cannot thank Miss Cathryn enough for keeping my baby safe in the water. Oh, and as an aside, during our last series of lessons, Miss Cathryn advised me that the only issue we were facing was my daughter's self-confidence; that my daughter had great technical skills but just didn't believe in herself. As always, Miss Cathryn was right. Once my daughter was more mature and felt confident in her own skills, her fear of the water evaporated seemingly overnight. I post this for two reasons: one, to give credit and honor to an amazing instructor who has saved countless lives due to her dedication. But two, to remind parents that Miss Cathryn does not have a magic wand; that if your child is just not ready emotionally to swim on their own Miss Cathryn can teach them a life saving skill yes, but it's up to your child to decide when they are ready to use it for "playing" in the pool. Learning the skill of swimming may not turn your little darling into an Olympic swimmer overnight, but I can promise you if you allow Miss Cathryn to provide the tools, and if you foster and encourage a no-pressure loving environment, your child will get to the point that they can safely enjoy the water. Thank you for all you do, Miss Cathryn! We love you! read more

Absolutely the best very professional very friendly takes care of your children like they're their own skills that are taught stick with your child and help them become a better swimmer read more

Amazing instructor so much patience, Casandra was great with encouragement making the lessons with my daughter fun and memorable! Highly recommend. read more

We absolutely loved our time with SoCal Water babies, especially Ms. Cassandra! My daughter was part of the swim/float/swim program and went M-Th for 6 weeks! This program was crucial for us, as we have a pool at our house + with grandma and grandpa and teaching water safety was at the forefront of my mind. Cassandra was kind, patient, encouraging and so supportive as my daughter learned her new skills daily & progressed weekly. This program is meant to be done 4 days a week, for the 6-week time frame, so knowing that prior to signing up is key. They get out of it, what you put in & it is TOTALLY worth it! We actually just signed up for the group lessons for another 6 weeks (once a week) and will be signing up again for the refresher course next summer! I am so thankful for SoCal Water babies and can't wait for my daughter to keep learning and improving her swimming skills! read more

Had the best experience with Miss Sydney, for our 2nd season of swim lessons. We did the survival swim course last year & this year our toddler learned to swim-float-swim! It is a relief knowing our daughter has the skills to save herself, in the event that she ever falls into a pool/water. We are so grateful to Sydney and this program. read more

This is our second year at SoCal water babies. Miss Sydney is so patient with my son no matter what mood he's in. At 2 years old my son was able to swim across after 4 weeks of lessons. We continued with group lessons to further his skills and give him experience swimming with other children. The reassurance I have knowing he is equipped to safely play in the water and swim are priceless. read more

Got my granddaughter right in and our friends son took the 4 week course & learned to be completely water safe!!! Thank goodness for people that care about babies safety!!! read more

Words are inadequate to express how much I recommend Ms. Cathryn and her talents. I have taken both my children to her to learn how to swim and my expectations were exceeded beyond imagination. Both kids learned to fully swim with confidence and enthusiasm by the time we were done. Both before the age of three! Whenever I talk about her to other parents, I refer to her as the Swim Whisperer. I cannot recommend her any higher. She has given our family the best piece of mind knowing that our children not only have the skills to be safe in and around water but also happy and eager to participate in swimming. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. read more

I would give Ms. Cathryn 10 stars if I could. Both my baby and toddler have been going to Ms. Cathryn for survival and swimming classes. She is absolutely AMAZING! The facility is great, the pool is super clean, and she is so professional. My kids were for some reason scared to go to the pool area, so she helped us out by calmly and sweetly working with them until they were both in the pool and having a great time like they usually do. She was super patient, communicative, yet professional. It took my kids 5 weeks to be able to float and swim on their own. I highly recommend her!! read more

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My son recently graduated from the So Cal Water babies program (Redlands). Instructor Sydney was very kind, patient and fun! These lessons allowed my son to gain confidence in the water and now he's swimming across the length of the pool with ease. These lessons were vital as our family members have pools and we are in the process of getting one at home as well. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for lessons. read more

We love SoCal Water Babies! this is our second season at the redlands location and Sydney is incredible! Our 3 year old can now swim under water, float on his back, and feel confident in the water which is vital for us as pool owners! Sydney was patient, fun, firm and understanding with our Littles and would 1000000000% recommend and trust her with your babies and pool survival. we love this company and we love Sydney! read more

I'm a busy mom and I have a child with a disability. Her hours are flexible. Mrs. Cathryn is very patient and understanding. She knew how to teach him and he learned how to do his survival float. This has given me a peace of mind. It makes me proud of him and thankful for Mrs. Cathryn to be the one teaching him. This has been a great experience, thank you! read more

SoCal Water Babies - Survival float graduate - Swimming Lessons/Schools Near Me - Riverside, California

Best decision that I have ever made!! This program is absolutely phenomenal!! Worth every penny and more... knowing and feeling secure that my daughter is going to be safe in the pool and her knowing her survival skills puts my head at ease. I really can't say enough good things about Mrs. Cathryn and all the guidance and learning skills that she gave to my daughter on this journey. DON'T hesitate and just book your future session for your little one. It only takes a second for a kid to drown and what a relief to know that my daughter is safe. THANK YOU THANK YOU :) read more

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One of the best decisions we've made so far with our son is to put him in swim lessons with Cathryn. Marcus started when he was 10 months old and he has completed Survival float and Swim float swim. He has done so well! Cathryn is the best instructor! My husband and I are so pleased with the results. Cathryn's Techniques are amazing! and she works so well with Marcus along with many other children! We highly recommend So Cal Water Babies!!!! read more

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Our 15 month old son just completed his ISR course three weeks ago and had his first maintenance lesson today. I cannot thank Ms Cathryn enough for the time and passion she puts into teaching her students life saving skills. Having a pool of our own we knew there was no other option but starting our son off early with swim lessons, and I am so grateful we found Ms Cathryn. I am confident in the skills my son has learned if God forbid the unthinkable were to ever happen. My husband and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts! read more

Working with Sydney at SoCal water babies has been an absolutely incredible experience. This was our second year doing it for our 3 year old and the first year for our 15 month old. Our 3 year old can jump in and swim across the entire length of the pool by himself and can dive down to get toys at the bottom of the pool, it's absolutely amazing to see! Our 15 month old did the float class and even though he will never be alone by our pool I still have ease knowing he has learned the skill to float and look forward to next year when he too learns to swim! Thank you so much Sydney!!! read more

I am so grateful for Socal Water Babies. This program taught both my children (8mo and 2yo) how to rescue themselves and swim in just a month. I looked into this program two years ago for my daughter but the only location they had was in Riverside and that was a far drive for me. I was so happy to see they opened a location in Redlands. Mrs. Sydney is fantastic. She is so good with the kids. Very patient, understanding, and friendly. It was a joy to be there each morning and watch how quickly my children learned the techniques. I am much more confident in their abilities after these classes and I plan to continue their lessons in the future for more advanced learning. read more

We just moved and had a pool. We have taken every step we can think of to protect our boys including swim lesson at so cal water babies. My 10 month old after only 4 weeks can get himself to float to the top IF there was ever an emergency. From the first day to his last day the improvement was 1000%. I know hearing your babies cry is hard but knowing I was doing this for his safety I pushed though and mrs Catherine made all the tears worth it! My 4 year old boy learned so fast! Some days ( as most 4 year olds) he cried or maybe didn't want to listen but he was a champ. Every day after swim Lesson we came home and he would begged to swim at home and practice his swimming lessons! After only one week we no longer used any type Of floaters and don't ever plan on it. 3 weeks later he graduated with his brother! Thank you for peace of mind. He will be back for maintenance lessons and my 10 month old will be back for swim float lessons when he's ready! read more

SoCal Water Babies - Newest grads!! - Swimming Lessons/Schools Near Me - Riverside, California

I am so grateful for Ms. Cathryn. My son learning to swim has been a big deal for me because I do not know how to swim (planning to learn). Ms. Cathryn was so patient with my son Lawrence. My son is 2 years old so the 10 minutes lessons were perfect. The facility is super clean. Ms. Cathryn is very professional and knowledgeable about swimming and kids. Although, my son's lessons are over we are still scheduled to go for maintenance. I know that if I have any more kids they will also do their swimming lessons through "So Cal Water Babies". The main question, "Do I recommend So Cal Water Babies?" ABSOLUTELY!!! read more

We love Cathryn so much! I have two daughters and they both have taken swim lessons with Cathryn. My 1.5 year old started when she was 6 months old, and learned survival float. She is currently in lessons with Cathryn learning swim float swim. My 3.5 year old started when she was about 2.5, she learned swim float swim. She did a session this year and already graduated. She has been swimming all summer with so much confidence, and using her swim float swim skills that she learned from Cathryn. Cathryn is an amazing instructor. She is so in tune with each chid, and she really takes the time to learn what's best for each individual child. The swim lessons are a little intense at first, and some kids cry the whole lesson. However, it's worth every tear, and it's only 10 min long. Both my daughters have cried during lessons but once they get the hang of it it gets so much better! And it's fun for them! I would recommend Cathryn over and over again! I love knowing that my girls are water safe! read more

My son has been doing another swim class since he was 6 weeks old at another location and he wasn't advancing to where I though he should be so we started swim lessons with Mrs Sydney just after he turned 2 and now he is a confident swimmer and know a what to do when he gets tired, Sydney was so patient with my son when he wasn't sure about getting in the pool with out mom or dad and now they love each other, we did the swim to float lessons and now are doing group classes once a week cause it keeps all his swim knowledge current and relative and we love Mrs Sydney. read more

I have nothing but good things to say about SoCal water babies and Mrs. Cathryn. My son was finally accepted to the float survivor program and after 2 weeks graduated! Mrs. Cathryn is so patient with all her students my son wasn't easy in the beginning and would cry and fuss, but she took the time and energy to teach him and explain to him what they were doing. Her knowledge and experience definitely shined and I was so surprised with how fast he caught on and learned how to float and be prepared if he were to fall in the pool or any water. Thank you SoCal water babies for preparing my son for summer and just putting such a great program out there to teach kids about water safety. read more

SoCal Water Babies - Swimming Lessons/Schools Near Me - Riverside, California

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My daughter has been going to swim with Ms. Cathryn for three years. She can swim and is confident in her ability to! We will continue to attend So cal Water Babies until my daughter is too old. Hands down one of the best choices I made was taking her to Ms. Cathryn. read more

Cathryn is nothing short of amazing! We have our twin girls taking lessons right now and we are blown away by the results. I'd recommend this to ALL parents. They will learn life saving techniques and learn how to break bad habits in the water. read more

What an amazing program! My son is 4 and is now swimming confidently and safely in 4 weeks all thanks to Ms. Cathryn. She is very knowledgeable, patient and talented. She has a way with kids where she is firm, yet reassuring and ensures that they are swimming safely. She is very in tune to emotions and validates any concerns the child may have with positivity and encouragement. I love that she uses positive affirmations as well with my son. My son absolutely loves her and looked forward to swimming daily. If you are looking to get your child into lessons, definitely recommend Socal Water Babies and Ms. Cathryn! read more

very professional, worth the wait and both my children learn to swim in 2 weeks. I love her teaching methods, One of my children was intimidated and terrified by water, after 2 days of constant crying i was skeptical but she won him over and he over came his fear of water. Very professional and clean environment and effective. read more