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:)

My girls have been involved with Heartland Swim Summer programs...what a wonderful experience! The…read morecoaches are professional, passionate and caring. Actually what my kids needed for building up their self-esteem. I am going to enroll my girls for the Fall Festival that starts Tuesday, Septemeber 4th with Coach Doug, he's GREAT!

Excellent instructor. Prior to this class my 5.5 year old boy only went to 1 swimming class for 1…read moreday. He was also afraid of putting his head into the water. After 11 days with Swimzy School, he is now able to jump into the pool and swim to safety. He didn't follow the instruction with the prior instructor and just wanted to play with the toys in the water: she was too nice and had too many toys. This instructor didn't use a lot of toys and was firm on my boy with instruction. He only used like 3 stick toys near the end of every class as a reward for a few minutes. But it taught my kid to submerge his whole head into water looking for the stick toys. And this was my fault because i took him to the other class with too many toys so my boy kept asking for the toys with this instructor. He is a busy guy though so the schedule was kind of not stable. He had to reschedule the time by 15- 30 min a few times. Once he gets his schedule down tight though, it would be hard to find someone else comparable to his teaching.

My son tried many group lessons over the years. None of them worked out. Once he was in the water…read moreone on one with Coach AJ his whole world opened up. He is going under water now. Doesn't mind being splashed. He is enjoying him self and swimming now. Coach AJ was direct, clear, and very mindful. Such a wonderful experience. I highly recommend lessons with him.

AMAZING!!!! we will be enrolling again next year!…read more What's that thing they say " no regerts" not even a letter. You can't beat 1 on 1 personalized swim lessons for your child. Significantly better than the swim school group lessons! Because the lessons are 1on 1 the instructor was able to modify the swim lesson based on my child's experience and abilities while in the pool! If your looking for a basic "your kid can swim too!" Promise thats almost always broken don't come here! But if your looking to give your hard earned money to a place that teaches and actually works this is the place for you and your family. The manager makes the instructor work for your hard earned money here! So "just do it" take the plunge for your child's water safety!

Hands down the friendliest couple working with young ones, definitely feel the love and bond…read morebetween student and teacher

Rhett was an amazing swim instructor to my daughter. He tailored his instruction to meet her…read moreexactly where she was at and her learning style. We had hour long sessions and he was able to make it fun to keep her engaged throughout the entire session. The improvement after 3 weeks was really noticeable and she has gained more confidence in the pool now!

Rhett was awesome! Had my first lesson as an adult so naturally I was a bit worried I wouldn't…read moregrasp swimming well. Nonetheless, Rhett was very patient and explaining various techniques. He was super patient and gave me good feedback to help me improve swimming, By the end of the class I felt very confident! Excited for next class!

My 8 year old son was so sad when I picked him up. Come to find out he wanted to stay because he…read moredidn't finish his game of pool. I didn't even know he was interested in pool. So that means he meet a new friend and was willing to learn something new. That definitely put a smile on my face as I knew I made the best decision.

My daughter has been attending the boys & girls club for camps over breaks and they are awesome she…read moreabsolutely loves it and the staff. During covid when they opened it was such a relief to get help with childcare. They have maintained very clean and keep the kids apart. They are doing an awesome job and their entire staff team is awesome, thank you Ms Kim, Alexis, Olivia and the rest of the team for everything you do! -Fernandez Family

It is with a heavy heart that I write this review, because I really wanted to like this place. I…read morefeel it is my duty to warn other parents that if they have an active child, this might not be the place for them. After looking for a local pre-school for my four year old son, I was thrilled that I had found taproot. I walked in and was greeted by one of the teacher's assistants who proceeded to give me a tour of the place. It' a spacious building with three split age groups and a large playground. One of the first things I noticed that struck me as odd was that all the children walked in to the classrooms from their lunch time with their hands behind their back (think cops style). I decided to look past it and tried not to let it bother me so much. Fast forward to the inside of the classroom, the children are sitting in circle time, silent, with their hands behind their backs again (this time it looks sad and the children look robotic). I decided to ask why they were doing that and the teacher said it was so that they wouldn't be distracted from the lesson- OK, sure, whatever works I guess. But there was not a single smile on the kids' faces, perhaps they were very focused. I am impressed with everything the TA is pitching me. She tells me that if my child stays through the pre-k and kinder program, that he would start first grade multiplying and dividing. I thought that was awesome! But wondered how hard they needed to drill these 4 and 5 year olds to teach them that. Naturally, as a parent, you want your children to excel and be the best, but sometimes you need to slow down and remember that they are just children, and are growing and learning every single day. I liked how nice the place looked- it looks like kindergarten, classrooms are clean, etc. I decide to sign him up and hope for the best. Come Monday, he starts. Of course he cried because he doesn't know anyone. I get a call from the head teacher, Elvia, towards lunch telling me he has stopped crying by the time I reached my car (supposedly). When I pick him up at the end of the day, I ask him how his day was, he responds by telling me "Not good mommy.". This made me sad, but I figured he was just getting used to it. I keep him there for a week, and every time his answer is disheartening. For the entire week, my poor child is having nightmares and not sleeping well. He cried all but one day that i dropped him off (that day it was a late drop for him and he went in distracted to a group activity). 3 out of the 5 days he was there, he came back in different clothes. When I asked why, they told me he wet his pants and in one single day, it was 3 different times. My child is fully potty trained, so I found this VERY bizarre. On Friday, the head teacher speaks with me again and lets me know that they are having problems with my son listening. I understand that it can be hard to adjust, but the school seems like it can be run in a military type fashion when they come to instilling order for the children. I agree to help follow through more at home (which I did the whole week- strict bed time, picking up toys, chores, etc). I pick him up at the end of the day, this time in different clothes. I ask one of the TA' s how his day was and if he had been doing any better. Her response is extremely lack luster and ill informed. She was very sluggish with her response and this frustrated me. I put him in the car and notice his shoes are on backwards. I get it, maybe he put them on wrong... why couldn't anyone have helped? There was snot on his face... not offering tissues either? Geeze. We get home and I start taking off his things to get him in the bath when I notice a bite mark near his elbow, and light bruises on his arms. I ask him what happened and he tells me "I was in time out mommy". AT THIS POINT I AM ENRAGED!!! Why on earth does my child have bruises on his arms? I understand he may try to resist being put in the time out chair, but to tighten your grip in that manner to the point where you can leave a mark is absurd. I quickly call and leave a message on their machine that he will not be returning. On Monday I get a call from the head teacher in which she asks me if her words of him having difficulty overwhelmed me. I told her no, but proceeded to explain my findings and the fact that there was no incident report in his cubby. She says none of the teachrs reported anything that day and that they didn't notice him crying or anything. I told her about the bruises on his arms and him being on time out and she started going on about trying to find out who bit him and whether or not he could provide a name so they could address it with the child. How about addressing the bruises? I fully understand that little boys can be active and playful, but my son is not violent and doesn't hurt other children. If he was having such trouble listening and was resistant to time outs, call me, don't force him in a chair to the point where you hurt him. Enough said.

When we were looking for daycares, we would become sick to our stomachs worrying about who we would…read morebe trusting to watch over our most precious thing; our son Brayden. As soon as we met the director/owner Nicole we immediately knew that Taproot Tots was a safe and caring place. In the 20 months since then, they have taken so much time to work with us and Brayden as he went through stages, illnesses, etc. They have consistently been patient, helpful and kind. Nicole has taught us so much. With the amount of time Brayden spends at Taproot Tots, together with Nicole and the other teachers we are raising Brayden. He comes home each day and amazes us with the amount of information and skills he has learned. Every day we are all writing on the slate of Brayden's development, formulating who he will become. We are so grateful to have Taproot Tots as part of this process and could not have asked for better people to participate in this most crucial of developmental phases. We really couldn't ask for a better daycare!

Coach Manny is awesome and knows how to build up a great team. He really connects with the kids in…read morea way that not many do, but doesn't go too easy on them either. My kid has been going to his classes on and off for several years and really enjoys his teaching style. Whether your kid is looking to get in shape or prepare for competition, this is the place to go.

Coach Manny is awesome; as best as they come for teaching youth martial arts. Have to check him out…read moreand all his, and his students, accomplishments!