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    Aqua-Tots Swim School Cedar Park

    3.4 (38 reviews)
    Open • 9:30 am - 7:45 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Look at my daughters face as shes ripping into her.
    Foodiesaurous Rex C.

    I'm extremely heartbroken with Aqua-Tots. Coming to swim here is what my daughters look forward to every Tuesday but after today we have decided to take our business somewhere else. Please have caution with this instructor(Jade). This instructor was so abusive with my 3yr old and when I went to talk to the manager in the back she was far from being apologetic, instead she defended the instructors actions with her being "passionate". This is a 3yr old trying to learn how to swim not getting prepared for a competition! After talking to her she went in the pool area to prep the instructor on what just happened. When we talked to the instructor after, all she had to say was really slick crap. We are beyond heart broken because my daughter had just taken a picture with her progress chart right before starting class and she was so proud of herself just to get yelled at and completely man handled by this "passionate" (no! It's abuse) instructor. I keep looking at my baby and I'm on the verge of tears! Why would a company allow this, let alone unapologetically defend this person. Every Tuesday they would have their bathing suites picked out because swimming class is their favorite thing to do but not at Aqua-Tots any more. Look at the pictures as she jerks our daughter out of the water and slams her on the edge! Look how scared the other little kids are! Complete abuse!

    On a Wednesday morning

    We started my 10 month old in the level 1 class on Saturdays and it was pretty busy and we got a different instructor every time. We did a make up class on a Wednesday and decided to switch permanently to that class since we were the only ones there. Coach Bethanie is AMAZING! She patient considerate and has great energy. My little one loves his swim class now. So glad we made the switch.

    When they were in the same class together!

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    Very structured coaching and scheduling for a swim class that has so many students. Located well, and the staff is really nice.

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    Nitro Swimming - Only room with AC for parents

    Nitro Swimming

    3.4(119 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    We've been at nitro a long time. Our older one did nitro 1 & 2 which was many years getting to the…read morefinish. Then covid hit and we took a break. We had private sessions the summer before we came back and tested. Our son got into silver right away. He has been on the level for 2 years now so I'm hoping he will advance sometime. His coach quit earlier this year so we are re-establishing with the new coach. There aren't very many competitive swim schools in austin and we like the convenience of Nitro CP. our coaches for intro are really good too.

    Updated 11/23/2025-…read more The facility manager, Robert, approached us the very same day. He was super nice and genuinely wanted to understand the situation. We explained the concerns and the reasons for frustration. He offered a free assessment session the next week. The assessment session was very thorough. The coach, Michael, was very personable and informative. Robert tapped to Michael afterwards and placed my daughter in properly assessed level. He talked again at length to explain how the school works, who to talk to for information and how to approach him for any concerns. I'm very impressed for the level of care and customer oriented approach. I feel strongly about their commitment to focus on children learning and getting them ready for the swimming skills as fast as possible. I highly recommend this school. I'd recommend to any new parent to approach Robert for any issues. He's very genuine and friendly person.

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    Waterloo Swimming - South end of the pool, set up for short course during Fall/Winter season

    Waterloo Swimming

    4.3(52 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    My three year old was terrified of getting water in her eyes and had figured out the trick of…read moresaying she had to go potty to get out of the pool. She was so nervous when we started at Waterloo and was up to her old tricks again with the "potty excuse", but we got the BEST teacher for our little girl. Ms. Ashton is AMAZING. She's fun, playful, sweet, encouraging, AND balances it with teaching and pushing my little girl. I'm amazed at how Ms. Ashton keeps track of where each kiddo is at in terms of their skills and what they like/don't like. She is patient and an absolute gem. I cannot rave about her and Waterloo as a whole enough. Just a few comments about Waterloo - we have had an amazing experience. From 2 of our kids being tentative to swimming to now loving it and seeing all the growth in their swimming is incredible. Today I watched one of my kids swim the length of the big pool and do a flip turn. There is no way I can do that as an adult. I'm amazed at not just the skills they are learning, but also the attention to form and technique. So very grateful to have lessons at an indoor pool, indoor seating for parents, and such kind staff (from teachers to the people who man the info email box).

    I corresponded with the staff at Waterloo Swim and thoroughly studied the various program options…read morebased off their company website for my swimmer. We came to a decision to enroll my child into the water polo class. Sadly, Waterloo falsely advertised their pricing for their water polo program and at the time of enrollment, I was overcharged based off their advertised and communicated price of $15 dollars per class. Their "system" and management team said their pricing had changed and the website had an error. I requested they honor their advertised price of $15 dollars but they did NOT comply. Very disappointing with their business practice when presented with an issue...

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    Ms Cathy Swim Austin

    Ms Cathy Swim Austin

    4.3(114 reviews)
    14.7 mi

    AMAZING week with Ms Cathy!! One of my children had intense water fear. The first lesson or two…read morewere super uncomfortable, but then she learned to love the water and the confidence she gained in such a short time was remarkable. We cannot thank Ms Cathy enough!

    Review I'm not…read moregoing to say this class worked, because it did not. Out of the nine kids in the class, the only ones successfully able to go across the pool and get themselves out of the water, were two kids, ages 6 and up. None of the other kids could get from the point of entry in the water, to the stairs on their own. In addition, about 25% of the class was still crying on day 5. I don't believe it is success if 80% are being assisted in the water on day 5, and 40% of the class is still screaming. My child included. After being tossed into the pool and submerged under water over and over, it did not "click" for my children. While this class is sold as teaching your kid to survive, and getting themselves out of the pool, there were zero times my two children were able to do so without the teacher's help. While her website states, "some children may need more than one session due to motor skill development," i don't think the majority of our class's inability to grasp this skill was due to their motor skill development. I write this review to encourage parents to think of their child's temperament and previous water experience before signing up. They will be thrown into the water, by you, over and over, and they will be forced to be submerged by the teacher. And they will scream. My children did not take kindly to this. I had to ask my husband to take off work on the second day to assist me in maintaining my sanity in the class. Keeping a positive persona to my children, while enduring screaming all around, while also, being responsible for ensuring my kids exited the pool, was not a one woman job. This is NOT a skills class. The fundamentals of kicking and holding your breath are not covered. It was after my two year old inhaled so much water over and over that she belched repeatedly to the point of almost vomiting, that I realized I needed to do the instruction myself. Maybe that was on me, I'll take that. It was also after Ms. Cathy repeatedly yelled "kick" at the kids and no one did, that I realized, oh I have to teach my kids that on my own. Happy to do so. But why did I pay $450 to realize I had to do all the basics in order for this class to "work?" Parents, know what you're getting into. If your child has little experience swimming, and all they've ever done is play in the shallow end of a pool, it will behoove your sanity to work on kicking and breathing A LOT before doing this class.

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    Emler Swim School of Anderson Mill

    Emler Swim School of Anderson Mill

    4.7(109 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    My daughter loves this swim school. I can't say enough good things about the people who work here…read more Typically, there are fewer than 4 kids per instructor, but the instructors are very good at tailoring instructions and activities to meet the needs of each individual child even when there are four kids. I love that they gently push the kids just outside of their comfort zone. The entire staff is accommodating and friendly. My not-quite-4-year-old kid knows how to swim and a lot about water safety. They practice what to do if you fall in a pool (every class), asking an adult for help (instead of jumping in to help) if someone is having a hard time in the pool, a simulated accident where they jump in fully clothed, etc. When she started, she didn't want water to touch her face, and now she's learning how to take side breaths! All of the instructors are great, but my kiddo has excelled with Ms Michelle, Ms Fulori, and Ms Rayghen. They're AMAZING. To me, learning how to not drown is the most important "extracurricular" skill a kid can learn, and Emler of Anderson Mill seems to believe this as well. An extra bonus to help the community and (I believe) for character building, the school has donation drives for things like socks, school supplies, and swim lessons. The only downsides are: It's very humid on the pool deck because it's an indoor pool in Texas, so I recommend bringing a fan if you don't want to sweat profusely. You could watch through the glass, but that's not as helpful or fun IMO. The changing tables are in the main areas instead of the restrooms. Not an issue for some people, but I prefer privacy. You can get creative for that.

    With how many different kids come and go through the doors here, you would think it would be a…read moretotal mess. But you can tell, this place is run like perfectly planned chess match. Every person has a place to be. Managers walking around, double confirming and keeping additional sets of eyes on the water. Each teacher following a well defined script, they have thought of everything. We enrolled our son when he was 14 months and are nearly a quarter of the way through the 14 week semester. Each week, he has shown improvements, from ability to hold his breath to moving his legs under water. The instructors keep track of different metrics to make sure each kid continues to get better every week. Our class has 4 other kids, which has been the perfect number. We've been extremally happy with the Water Babies class at Emler.

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