Melissa is the best! We were in town for a few days and she was able to schedule lessons for my…read morekids at our Airbnb. My kids adored her instantly--a real mermaid?! She is super sweet and didn't let their initial fears get in the way. They looked forward to their lessons each day and it wasn't long before my kids were in the water totally comfortable!! Thank you Melissa! We can't wait to visit again!

We went looking for a swim teacher who was vaccinated for Covid and were delighted to book private…read moreswim lessons with Melissa. Scheduling was easy via text messages too. Melissa is an amazing teacher and just a lovely human and booking a month of swim lessons with her was the best decision we made on vacation. She took out almost three year old from a lifelong hatred of getting her face wet... to gleefully jumping in the water, and able to swim short distances. Melissa is fun, patient, knowledgeable and creative and our daughter loved her classes. And as a bonus, Melissa is the perfect concierge for the Coachella Valley. She can recommend wonderful restaurants, activities, even luxuries like in-home manicures. She's an absolute pro at teaching and a great person to know -- highly recommended.

The improvement in my sons swimming was noticable after the very first lesson. The instructor was…read morevery knowledgeable and lots of experience with kids. His way of teaching really worked very well. Tracy did an excellent job in locating the perfect match for his skill set.

My boys 5 and 8 years old have been swimming with aqua safe instructors for 1 year now. It is so…read morereassuring to know they have become advanced swimmers and I can trust their ability to be safe and know what to do in any depth of water... even the ocean, as my oldest has went from a non-swimmer, aquasafe student, to fish.... surfing! Yikes! My youngest is not interested in doing anything, except going to swim lessons! The instructors make it fun and teach outside of the "someones telling me what to do all the time" experience my boys have with other sports and school. I thought swim lessons would end when they learned to swim, then I realized it's a great physical outlet anytime of the year and boy do they sleep good on swim day!

The Nick Nigosian Memorial Car Show was a terrific community event that recently took place at The…read morePalm Desert Aquatic Center,California! They are currently making improvements to the wonderful Palm Desert Aquatic Center and will be completed very soon for the community! During these updates to The Palm Desert Aquatic Center there are terrific events taking place such as The Nick Nigosian Memorial Car Show! Nick Nigosian's legacy is celebrated through the annual Nick Nigosian Memorial Car Show, which benefits local charities and honors his passion for cars and agriculture. Nick owned a beautiful 1926 Buick, which is featured as a significant part of the car show's 2026 event, marking the car's 100th anniversary! The car show, organized by the Palm Springs Cruisin' Association and Nicks son,Michael Negosian,draws large crowds and supports local causes-a testament to Nick's impact on the community. The event benefits organizations like the Friends of the Date Festival, which supports 4H, FFA, and agriculture students showing animals at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival. Taking place date grove at The Palm Desert Aquatic Center pays tribute to Nick's lifelong passion for agriculture and growing dates. Those who knew Nick remember his energy, wit, enthusiasm, and friendship, which are still celebrated through the car show! Nick Nigosian's legacy is one of community, passion, and generosity, inspiring others to continue his good work through car shows and charitable events!

Last summer I was super cringed out by the nasty life guard ( a little twenty something year old…read moremaybe dude ) who had major attitude with me for drinking my water bottle right next to the pool while I daughters played and swam around. Yikes. It was so silly. We enjoy this place over all. The food is absolutely gross, but somehow we keep buying the chicken strips hoping they will be cooked normal. They try though! All good.

The PS Swim Center is a great facility and the view of the mountains is amazing. I recently…read morepurchased a 25-swim package pass. The pool is constantly & evenly heated, and the water is clear. The open air locker room is large and clean; instant warm water out of the showers. The lifeguards are super friendly and helpful. I met a lifeguard named "Duff" during my last visit. He was very funny, and gave me some great swim guidance.

Top notch facility with a heads up management team and the very best life…read more guards. Thank you for the water aerobics class!! Judy

Fun to swim very nice community and it's very very clean you should come here if you wanna cool off…read morein the summer heat

On Saturday, 22nd of June I drove to the Pawley Pool for swimming. After swimming i went into the…read morefemale locker room to have a shower. There was only one shower available and this didn't have a privacy curtain; but I showered anyway, naked. After a few minutes one of the female employees stood next to the shower and told me that next time i need to keep my swimsuit on during showering, because there are children around in the female changing room. This statement was somehow confusing for me and i told her that it is very unhygienic and unhealthy to not shower naked before and after using a pool. She pointed out that i can't shower naked in the facilities of a public pool and left. I started rushing to finish showering, but only a few seconds later another woman in the changing room started screaming at me! She screamed: "This is not cute! You can't shower naked here. I don't want my children to see your b*bs and va*na!" I stayed calm and left the shower as fast as possible; i grabbed my towel and wanted to change into my clothes but the woman walked over to me, stood very close in front of me and screamed again: "I am going to sl*p you!! We are in the USA! Go into the restroom for changing!" At this point i was really scared and terrified, because she was extremly agressive. From all the screaming the employee, who talked to me first had come into the room and witnessed the woman threa*ing me to sl*p me; a few seconds later the manager walked in. Both told me to go into the restroom for changing and the manager offered me to walk me to my car, so i can leave safely. Somehow the focus was more on me showering naked than the woman threa*ning me. I pointed out to the manager, that it would be at least fair, to tell the woman that it is not ok to thr*ten someone! I mean a female changing room should be a place where every woman can feel safe! So i went for changing into the restroom and she talked to the woman and walked me to my car. At the parking lot i told the manager that i am really afraid of that woman and very confused about the situation, because for me it is just the very normal thing to shower naked before and after going to a pool and something like this never happened to me before and California is the eighth state of the USA i am travelling through. She explained to me that it is not allowed to shower naked in a public pool in California, unless there is someting like a curtain etc. covering the shower area. I asked what they are going to do, because of the woman's behaviour and she said if that woman is threa*ning someone again, she is going to get a mark for her name. After this i was really convinced that people in California don't shower naked before and after using the pool and that this seems to be a cultural thing. Only two days later i met a woman, who happened to work as a lifeguard in California and i told her my story. She couldn't believe what had happened and that i was treated so badly! She actually let me know that it is indeed encouraged that people shower before and after using a public pool- for hygienic and health reasons. It is the duty of the pool to even point this out to the visitors and provide proper facilities, including a shower curtain or something similar. Also the employee and manager handled the situation very badly; in California it is considered a crime to threaten someone, even when that person doesn't physically harm the other one- so the employees should have called the police right away, especially when one of them witnessed the woman threatening me. I can just highly recommend to everybody to avoid this pool and drive a few extra miles, because there are plenty of pools around in the area. It is very alarming for me that i can obviously not feel safe in the female changing room of the Pawley Pool. This should be a safe environment for a woman everywhere!

We truly enjoyed this school, but what we appreciated most was Ms. Zoe and her incredible…read morededication to our children. The amount of love, care, and effort she pours into teaching is evident every single day. As our daughter transitioned into TK, we were frequently complimented on how advanced she was. Our response was always the same: "She had the best preschool teacher!" Ms. Zoe built such a strong foundation for her, and we will always be grateful for that. She was also one of the few staff members who was consistently present, rarely missing a day and always showing up for the children in her class. Her communication with parents was exceptional, and together we were able to work as a team to support our daughters in the best way possible. We can't express enough gratitude for everything Ms. Zoe has done for our family, and we will forever recommend her to anyone looking for a preschool teacher. Leaving your children with people you don't know is always nerve-wracking, especially after we've had a difficult experience with a previous childcare provider. Ms. Zoe completely changed our perspective on what a caring, compassionate, and nurturing educator should be. If you ever have the opportunity to have your child in Ms. Zoe's class, don't hesitate. We couldn't recommend her more highly.

My 4 children have attended this school over the past 10 years, from 18 months to 5 years old, and…read moreour family has had a very positive experience. The teachers and staff are caring, patient, and dedicated. They were also very helpful during potty training which helped so much. Each morning, they check children's temperatures, which gives us parents peace of mind and shows their strong focus on health and safety. The school is very well organized with daily routines, activities, holiday events, learning programs, and strong parent communication. I always appreciated the progress reports and updates, showing how involved and attentive the teachers are. The environment is always clean, welcoming, and well managed, with consistent routines, rules, and food policies. Many teachers and staff have been there for many years, which speaks highly of the school's stability and management. A special thank you to Maria in the office (20+ years) and all the wonderful teachers my children have had, including Samantha (19+ years), Karen, Yatsiri, Nicole, and Lorena. I highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a clean, organized, loving, and trustworthy environment.

My son was 4 when he started, it's been the best for him. He's been doing great since starting…read moreMontessori. Miss Elaine has really stuck to the traditional Montessori way. Words can not express how great of an experience we have had there and so grateful for the outcome. Can't wait for the kindergarten class!

Montessori School of the Valley is a hidden gem in the desert. With a small school setting, it…read moreallows the students to thrive. My daughter started when she was almost three, and had such an easy transition from an in home daycare. She has thrived in an environment that provides a caring environment that also sets boundaries for the kids. Ms. Elaine has been in early education with the montessori system for many years. I know several middle and high school students who went through her program and have thrived because of it. My daughter loves this school, and I know how sad she will be to leave it for kindergarten. I'm a third grade teacher in DSUSD, and I can see the great foundation this school is laying for her. The outside doesn't look like much, but this is a school where your child can excel!

This is such an excellent program. My 6 & 8 yo absolutely love Master Gregory. I have tried almost…read moreevery sport and this is the only one that sticks. I love the emphasis on discipline and respect.

Master Gregoire & Eric are Amazing!! My son looks very much forward to his classes twice a week and…read morehe has learned so much already, in such a short amount of time! It's very clean welcoming friendly & none threatening at all, they're very patient & compassionate with all the kids but yet strict & firm with them @ the same time. Thank You for existing Gregorie Combatives!