I am writing this review with a heavy heart. I genuinely did not intend to tarnish this business,…read moreand I expressed to "Ms. Julie" over the phone that I had no desire to do so. However, something about our final interaction didn't sit right with me. While she is clearly gifted with children and I initially had high hopes, the lack of professional boundaries and the lapse in safety became impossible to ignore. The Experience vs. The Environment First Impressions: During the FaceTime tour, Ms. Julie was amazing with my son; her ability to engage kids is undeniable. Even though she wore a "Trump Won" shirt--which was alarming--I dismissed it because my son was happy. I felt that if she could get him to swim, I would be happy. Hygiene Issues: While she provides an indoor observation area, it had a strong, unpleasant odor. The bathroom was the breaking point--the inside of the toilet was visibly black and unhygienic. Despite signs asking parents to use Lysol wipes, basic maintenance was missing. False Advertising: I was hesitant about a 6:30 PM session due to the temperature and the sun going down. I was explicitly told by the answering service that there were indoor and outdoor pool options. This was a flat-out lie. On Day 2 at 5:00 PM, the water was cold, my son and I were shivering, yet my concerns were dismissed by her simply showing me on her phone the temperature was 89 degrees. I do not know if salt water pools are different, but it was not warm. Professionalism & Safety Concerns The most alarming part of this experience was the total lack of focus on my child: Day 1 Conflict & Venting: After the first lesson, I overheard Ms. Julie arguing with her teenage son. She then proceeded to vent to me about it. Which was okay, but later I realized it set a tone that her personal life was the priority over the business interaction. Safety Negligence (Day 2): I got into the pool to help. Instead of focusing on my son, Ms. Julie spent the lesson venting about her personal drama with her teenage son again. She became so distracted by her own talking that she failed to ensure my son's head stayed out of the water while assisting him to float. A swimming lesson is for the child's safety, not a therapy session for the instructor. Inappropriate Comments: She told me her son "wanted to live with me" because he wants to live in a place with "no rules or boundaries." She later tried to clean it up by saying she told him that didn't exist anywhere, but it was a bizarre, uncomfortable comment to make to a client. Religious & Political Overtones Unsolicited Religious Practice: After venting about her son, she insisted on praying with me. I "uncomfortably obliged" the first time. However, on Day 2, when I explicitly said "No, I don't pray," she responded with "Well, can I pray?" and did it anyway. It felt dismissive of my own boundaries. Political Branding: Wearing "Trump Won," "Trump 2024," and "I Stand with Charlie Kirk" apparel/jewelry in a professional youth business created an environment that felt more like a statement than a service. Final Assessment I tried to give her the benefit of the doubt and even spoke with Cedricka, who was great and tried to mitigate the situation. I initially decided to cancel, but after a thoughtful and apologetic email from Ms. Julie, I was actually inclined to finish the last 3 days based on that message, despite my husband's reservations. However, when we finally spoke on the phone, her tone was flat and dry. It didn't match the warmth or sincerity of her email at all. Although she apologized, the tone was not the same. That disconnect made me realize the email was likely a formality to avoid a bad review rather than a genuine realization of her behavior. The Bottom Line: Ms. Julie is a gifted teacher. If you are looking for a skilled swimmer who is great with kids, she has the talent. However, if you value professional boundaries, a clean environment, and an instructor whose focus remains 100% on your child's safety rather than her personal life, I cannot recommend this program. A swimming lesson should be for the child's development, not a therapy session for the instructor.

Ahh such a great experience. My four year old son can finally swim. We had tried two other swim…read moreschools in the past and it just wasn't sticking. Carson now is confident in the water. Thank you.

Our son has been taking lessons with EZ swim school for the past few months and we couldn't be…read morehappier. He's having fun, learning to swim and gaining confidence in the water. And, the price is right! Very impressed!!

From the owner: At EZ Swim School we personalize each lesson to meet the students need, we are passionate about…read moremaking sure every student we have learns to be water-safe.

Great for getting in a work out. Very clean and friendly. Lifeguards are very helpful. The…read moreexercise classed are great. They give you a really good work out

Great swimming complex!!! Big pool with numerous lanes…read more Friendly staff Plus separate pool for water workouts Prices are reasonable & always open

I'm so annoyed they are closed today, which is supposed to be open because it's Saturday. I'm just…read morenot understanding why it's closed because it's still hot in FLORIDA. I would understand if it was closed during the months of November - January because it's cold but it's hot now!!! They need to update the internet and website to say it's closed during the weekend, too. They claim to be open during the weekend, which isn't true!! From the outside, it looks like a decent size location. I guess one day I will be able to take my kiddos!!

Unfortunately, they are not very clear with child guidelines and refuse to explain or have a…read moreconversation on why - leader/manager Jessica shouldn't be in the position, very rude and dismissive, will not return as a margate resident

My family has been a member of the gym for about a year and we love it. The downstairs weight room…read morehas everything you need for upper and lower body. Upstairs is a ton of cardio equipment and a room for stretching or using the medicine balls. There are also basketball courts, a walking track and racquetball. The place is always clean and the staff is friendly. The weight room can get busy around 5:00pm but we've never had a problem finding a machine upstairs to use. We're very happy with this gym.

Feeling like Michael Phelps in their Olympic size pools…read more Feeling like a hot potato under this Florida sun. Feeling like a clean- bird in their nicely equipped locker room. Take the kids, take the fam but also take someone with a resident ID to get the resident admission price. Call me Mrs. Cheap-oh!

My son has been taking lessons for almost two years. He started with drowning prevention but we…read morecontinued with weekly lessons because swim safety is so important in Florida. He is now 4.5 and not only is he learning strokes, he has FUN every week. Coach Mark is the absolute best. He is patient and so incredibly good with kids. There is no price for safety. My friends who have put their kids in group lessons at large facilities have not had such positive experiences. I recommend Swim Express 100%. Great company, coaches, and customer service.

Both of my kids have taken lessons with swim express. They have been nothing but professional…read more The method Coach Mark and his team teach allowed my kids to pick up swimming quickly. Not only that but allowed me to have the tools to continue to help my boys even outside of lessons.

Bad vibes the minute we walked in. I arrived with my wife, sister in law and niece. The…read morereceptionist asked in the rudest way..."are you all together?" Then looked at my nine year old niece and made a really nasty face like she was really annoyed. She then asked us to sign in..not in a friendly way..she just shoved the clipboard at us and said "sign" and walked away. We were there 10 minutes and it started to pour rain. Scott, a really nice life guard, told us we had to get out of the pool but we could get vouchers to return. The same lady told us we had to wait 30 minutes. We did. It was still pouring so we went back in for the voucher. She totally ignored us, working away at her computer. After 5 minutes of just standing there we left without the voucher. Money wasted, rude front office employee...don't waste your money here.

This is an excellent facility, which my family has been using for years. It's currently undergoing…read moresome structural repairs/renovations, which has kept most of the complex closed since last July. I understand though that it's due to reopen soon, with new decks and some other upgrades. The pools and dive well speak for themselves as top notch training/teaching facilities, but the fitness center is also a little gem, which has stayed open throughout. This is NOT a fashion gym - no cute color schemes or posing bodybuilders (although you may -like I was! - be exercising next to an Olympic champion who is also just there for the work-out), and no one is intruding into your routine. That's what I love about it: it's a place for everyone, with no judgment, no airs, and every age and body type you can imagine, just trying to stay fit and healthy. Lots of machines and free weights, you can contract with a trainer if you want, and it's inexpensive. Best of all it's never crowded. Can't wait to see everything finished!