My 5 year old daughter has been attending Little Flippers now for a little over 2 years and I…read morecouldn't be happier. She has worked her way up from a being a non-swimmer to a strong swimmer knowing several stroke styles. For example, when she was 4 she was swimming the length of a pool while her older cousins were still using a life vest and a little timid. My siblings remarked on her ability. I have Little Flippers to thank. I appreciate how a few classes during a session they teach survival skills with the kids coming fully clothed and doing safety drills and skills. Heaven forbid something should happen, I feel confident that my daughter has enough knowledge on what to do. I truly appreciate and highly recommend Little Flippers to anyone interested.

Toward the end of a recent class, the "deck supervisor" approached my six-year-old child, while…read morestill in the pool and told her, in front of an entire pool full of children, that she "didn't do a good enough job" and wasn't moving up to the next class with the rest of her group. Then, when the kids left the pool, this same deck supervisor approached me, interrupting my consoling of my hysterical daughter and told me the same thing. She said, and I quote because this has stuck with me "your daughter didn't do good enough and she needs to stay in level 1". My daughter repeated it back to me. "Daddy, I didn't do good enough." And that broke my heart. That class is 30 minutes long. The deck supervisor could have approached me any time to talk to me privately and let me break the news to my daughter. The school could have sent us a message through their parent portal. They could have called or emailed us. But this "supervisor" chose to embarrass and belittle my daughter in front of dozens of other kids, and then again in front of the children's parents. The next day, I'd finally processed what had happened and the shock had worn off. I called the school and asked to speak to the manager. I was told he was on another call and he'd call me back. I never heard back. I called again on Tuesday and was told the same thing. He'd call me back. Wednesday and Thursday, my calls were met with the same "he'll call you back." Surprisingly, I never heard a word from the school until my wife left a negative review online. And suddenly, they care about the experience. They don't care that they traumatized my daughter to the point where she not only had nightmares for a week straight but specifically asked to never return to swim class because she didn't "want to see the mean lady." An absolutely unprofessional and unapologetic place that you should avoid at all costs.

My daughter spent quite a long time in this program and had little progress. The instructors were…read moreconstantly changed (frequently with little notice) so there was almost no consistency. In the group lessons the kids played and didn't pay attention and there seemed to be no order. In the private lessons, the instructors were often late, cutting the lesson short (sometimes up to a third the length of the lesson). Rescheduling lessons was a nightmare and simple questions like what the class schedule was was convoluted and shrouded in mystery as I could often not get any clear answers. I highly recommend against this program.

Amazing program. My kids are now terrific swimmers after starting as newbies. Program focuses on…read morewater safety and stroke technique. They break down the achievements into granular parts. Kids receive a sticker for each thing they achieve. It is very motivating and leads to mastery. I highly recommend.

I have been a member for over 20 years. The water aerobic classes are amazing . Each instructor…read morehas their own style but all of them are great .I usually go to 4 classes each week . Love Vanderbilt Club !! Loretta Carrigan

Great gym equipment with very friendly and helpful staff. It's a gym but the owner is so amazing…read moreshe makes you feel like family when you walk in.

Update: My daughter…read morehas progressed so much in swimming, thanks to Goldfish, specifically Mr. Fernando. I am pleased.

On July 19 at 12:30 PM, my 3.8-year-old son had his very first trial swim lesson at Goldfish…read moreMarlborough. It was our first experience with swimming, and we were very open about this with the staff before the class. My son was so excited and happy during the entire 30-minute lesson. He enjoyed every moment in the water, and as parents, it made us so happy to see him have such a joyful experience. After the class, we went to the front desk to sign up for a membership. But instead of welcoming us, the staff started asking if we received a card or certificate. We said no. After waiting for a while, the staff member came back and said they were offering a second trial lesson -- without any explanation. When we asked why, we were told something vague about "rules" and that our son was "not sitting properly" and "playing with a toy giraffe." This was deeply disappointing. He is only 3 years old. It was his first time in the water. He does not speak English as a first language. What kind of behavior are you expecting from a small child on his very first swimming experience? We were not asking for free lessons or discounts. We were ready to pay for his membership. Instead, we felt judged and unwelcome. Even worse, some of the lifeguards were rude and unfriendly. We decided to cancel the second trial and will not return. I don't recommend this school to any families who expect kindness, patience, and proper communication -- especially with young children or non-native English speakers. Swim schools should support and guide children gently, not criticize them for being new.

We have had such a wonderful experience at SafeSplash! Our kids are in the parenttot class and the…read morelessons are so practical and tailored to their developmental stage. Helen is incredibly responsive and professional, and leads classes in a manner that is gentle, compassionate, and fun! The classes are also smaller groups than our previous swim school, so our kiddos get to practice their skills with instructors a bit more. Helen kindly provides us with safety tips and guidance to practice skills outside of class. We are moving at the end of this year and cannot imagine seeking lessons from any place other than SafeSplash. Highly, highly recommend SafeSplash!

We have a 6-month-old and a 2.5-year-old enrolled at SafeSplash Swim School, and we've had such a…read morewonderful experience so far. Helen has been a treasure. She is so kind, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable with our little ones! She creates a warm, encouraging environment where our kids feel safe and excited to learn. It's clear she genuinely cares about each child's progress and comfort in the water. We're so grateful to have her guiding their first swim experiences!

Still our favorite place!…read more I've watched deck supervisors and managers literally jump into the pool to give my kids additional help/support when they're struggling with a swimming technique, even when there's only two kids in the lane with a teacher. Staff truly look to help each student get better and gain confidence. The excitement that staff have when students make an improvement or move to the next level is so wonderful to see.

We have been at Goldfish Swim School in Norwood for 4 years now and we couldn't love it more. All…read moreof the teachers and staff are so nice and patient with the kids. I regularly see them go above and beyond to help a nervous child get used to the pool or to being without their parent. When my oldest is having fears around swimming on her own, her teachers have always found a good balance between letting her go at her own pace and gently pushing when they know she can do it. Highly recommend this location/company.

Our family recommends goldfish in Burlington for so many reasons, from the well educated staff to…read morethe super clean and WARM pool. My son has been taking lessons for almost two years now and he has grown into such a confident swimmer during this time. With the help of his instructor Ada he has learned many life saving skills for when he is in the water! Some other pros of Goldfish that we love are- Changing huts - for before and after lessons so no leaving in wet swim clothes. Showers, a bathing suit spinner(the best amenity by far), and a hair drying station for the days it's cold out! The pool deck is also heated to the perfect temperature, so even when it's cold outside you are warm for your lesson! And last but not least, smaller class ratios! The classes are perfect sized, which is great!

My son loves his swim classes here! While we started for water safety we are so happy he enjoys…read moreevery class. The teachers are so excited & supportive of his learning & he has made so many great friends. Definitely recommend Goldfish for your young kids to learn how to swim!

Our daughter has been at Goldfish Swim School- Milford for over a year now and we continue to be…read morevery impressed. From the instructors to the receptionist, ALL staff is top tier. Our daughter has gone from wearing a puddle jumper to doing the backstroke. She has so much confidence in the water. The facility is very well maintained and we love the addition of the new tiki table for watching lessons. Highly recommend.

Goldfish swim school in Milford has the best staffing! From swim teachers to management. We started…read moretaking my son to this location when he was 7 months old, when we moved away I struggled to find another location like it. So when we moved back to the area first thing we did was start him back up. They have been a blessing in teaching my son how to swim and taking away his fear of water! If you're struggling with your child sign them up you will not regret it, they're amazing at making your kid feel confident and comfortable with swimming.

We have been taking our daughter to the British Swim school since the Summer and are thrilled with…read moreour experience. Olga and the other instructors are incredibly skilled and are very good with children. Our daughter has made a lot of progress and we can't recommend them enough!

From the owner: British Swim School offers swimming lessons for kids and adults of all ages, beginning as early as…read more3 months. Located inside of Atkinson Pool, our swim school is open year-round, so you can learn to swim when you're ready and continue until you've mastered the skills. We use gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help swimmers of all levels become safer and more confident in the water. Our safe, fun, and effective teaching methods have made us the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Our confidence-building curriculum and small group swimming classes provide a consistent format and structure with one-on-one attention for each swimmer. Private swimming lessons are subject to availability.

I definitely made the right decision in bringing my daughter to the British Swim School. She is…read morelearning so much while having the MOST FUN! I feel like this was the best and most responsible choice for my family as we are pool owners. I know that my daughter will eventually understand what to do in case of an emergency if she accidentally falls in. In fact- today they were teaching her how to use a lifesaver if anything should happen. It's not just about having fun but also learning the necessary tools to survive. You really can't put a price on that! I currently have my daughter enrolled in group classes weekly and one private class per month. All of the instructors are fabulous! Even with a few kids in each class they all get individual attention. They do sit on the side often but you can clearly see they are observing the others and learning by watching. I recommend the British Swim School 110%! Hopefully we will see you there!

My name is Lilyana and I am 9 years old. I am a turtle 1 I love my swim class. The teachers help…read moreme with my swimming skills. After my class I feel so proud of myself. As Lilyana's Mother, I have seen her skills improve significantly over the last 6 lessons. She has gotten stronger and has learned a number of new strokes. The instructors are wonderful. They are patient knowledgeable and just overall great people. We were both highly recommend them.