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    OC Lil Swimmers

    OC Lil Swimmers

    4.6(19 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Michelle at Little Swimmers in Laguna Niguel came highly recommended by a high school mom whose…read morevarsity swimmer she taught nearly 20 years ago. She has been working with my son, now 5, for the past two years. He has some sensory needs and she's consistently patient, caring, and understanding and moves at the pace that's right for him. She balances genuine care with a strong focus on safety and helps him build a real love for the water. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for private swim lessons for their child.

    Coach Michelle is the best thing that has happened to my child. She is largely found by word of…read moremouth and we have now run into countless families that have worked with her over the past 20 years (with nothing but amazing things to say). When my son started with her we had tried several group classes and he hated water and wouldn't even get his head wet. She warned that he would cry the first couple classes (both before booking and as the session started) but that it would get better. He screamed so bad the first class, I thought she was going to ask us not to come back. She reassured us that it was normal and sure enough by class 3, maybe 4, he was obsessed. Classes are 15 minutes/ twice a week. it's just long enough to keep their attention and learn something. Although if Michelle's next client is late or she has a free few minutes she'll extend the session, if the child is having a good time- this is truly her passion and not her job and it shows. We've been going for over 9 months and I have tried to move him to a group class setting just for maintenance because he can swim now but he won't leave coach michelle and honestly I can't blame him. Coach Michelle is kind and gentle. She explains absolutely everything to the kids so they know what is happening and they aren't scared. She's patient, kind, and understanding. She has built a personal relationship with my son and talks about life outside class and he talks about what he is going to tell her at his next class. We're beyond swim class at this point and i'm not sure how we'll ever leave her. luckily I have a 1 year old we'll be starting soon.

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    OC Lil Swimmers - Her rude snap about me asking when I'm getting my refund

    Her rude snap about me asking when I'm getting my refund

    OC Lil Swimmers - My 4 year old Stella about to swim the length of the pool! Huge progress this spring!

    My 4 year old Stella about to swim the length of the pool! Huge progress this spring!

    OC Lil Swimmers - Lying about a refund

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    Swim With Phyn - Daughter swimming to the edge of the pool completely alone!

    Swim With Phyn

    4.5(46 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    Ms. Julie is a phenomenal swim teacher. We sadly had to cancel switch to different lessons that…read morewere covered by our charter school but will always be so grateful for her patience and wisdom in getting our daughter over her fear of the water!

    We brought our son here when he was 9 months old and my wife enjoyed the water time with him. Fast…read moreforward to three years old, turning four and they were still in the water together! My biggest three gripes were that we were watching younger kids come into the class and we essentially became the co-trainers. My son was so bored he just goofed off and didn't listen anymore because he could already do everything at that level since he'd been in the same class for over a year. We had asked her and she said she could move him up but she had to find spots in her other classes and she kinda seemed like she preferred the parent staying because it would be less work for her. Which goes to my next gripe that the other families in our time had been with us since the beginning! Yet she was willing to move all of our times, while they were still infants, to their nap time but she couldn't find time to transition them to swim by themselves. Since going, we've had the time changed 4 times all on Saturday. As any parent can attest to, messing around with nap times is a huge PITA. You could make the argument that she was being cautious not letting him swim without his mom because she felt he wasn't ready. However, he had been swimming without my wife for over a year already. We had been going to another swim school because she stated there weren't any slots open and weren't seeing much progress with her. The last complaint I have is that we never got what we paid for. The class started 10 minutes late and ended 5 minutes early. For a 30 minute class that's essentially half the class she spent chatting with the class prior, snacking, or ending it so she could snack. That's very unprofessional and should be something she baked into her schedule versus taking time in the class.

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    Swim With Phyn - Learning what it feels like to float on his own. Julie uses mirrors to help the babies focus their gaze upward.

    Learning what it feels like to float on his own. Julie uses mirrors to help the babies focus their gaze upward.

    Swim With Phyn - Julie helping our son enter the pool for the first time. She is big on safety and teaching them safe rules from day one.

    Julie helping our son enter the pool for the first time. She is big on safety and teaching them safe rules from day one.

    Swim With Phyn - Learning the first steps of how to float

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    Evolution Swim Academy - We've designed a great training space for our training manager and trainees.

    Evolution Swim Academy

    4.7(157 reviews)
    6.1 mi

    After trying another swim school and not having the best experience, I knew right away this was the…read moreperfect fit for my daughter. From the moment we toured the facility, I felt confident in our decision and even canceled our other swim school trials because I knew this was the place for her. She completed her trial lesson and has now had two lessons, and she absolutely loves it! The facility is always clean, organized, and welcoming. Every employee we've interacted with has been incredibly kind, helpful, and patient. Most importantly, I can already see my daughter gaining confidence and making progress in the water after just two lessons. We couldn't be happier with our experience and highly recommend this swim academy to other families!

    My son Liam has been attending Evolution Swim Academy in Mission Viejo for over a year, and the…read moreprogress we've seen has been incredible. When he first started, he was very afraid of the water and cried through many of his lessons. Miss Kristin was so encouraging and reassured us to keep going--and we're so glad we did. Over time, the tears stopped, his confidence grew, and he began progressing quickly. He's swam with several instructors throughout his time there, and every one of them has been wonderful. He enjoys seeing Miss Tamera and is currently with Miss Ali. All have been great. Liam is now in Swim Stars 1 and is excited to continue advancing through the program until he reaches the highest level. We couldn't be happier with our experience and have referred other families .

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    Evolution Swim Academy - A spacious viewing lobby for those that want to watch lessons and those that want to work and watch lessons.

    A spacious viewing lobby for those that want to watch lessons and those that want to work and watch lessons.

    Evolution Swim Academy - Our Team Room offers our Team Members all the comforts of home.

    Our Team Room offers our Team Members all the comforts of home.

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    Goldfish Swim School - Ladera Ranch

    Goldfish Swim School - Ladera Ranch

    4.4(13 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    I've lived in Ladera Ranch for 23 years, and it's been wonderful to see more family-focused…read morebusinesses opening in our community. We were especially excited when Goldfish Swim School arrived. My daughter started there when she was around one year old, maybe a little older, and she absolutely loves it. The staff is always welcoming, friendly, and genuinely invested in creating a positive experience for the kids and families. Everyone seems to be having a great time every time we're there. Dean (please forgive me if I got the name wrong) has been especially kind and does a fantastic job taking care of the Ladera Ranch community. We're truly grateful to have a place like this here in town. I appreciate everything Goldfish Swim School does for local families, and I hope it continues to bring fun, confidence, and great memories to children in Ladera for many years to come.

    We started coming here as soon as they opened, and it took a few instructors to find our match (so…read moreif you don't succeed on your first time, don't be afraid to ask for someone else). Coach Brooke taught two of my children to swim, with kindness and respect. She is now teaching my third, who has more fear of water, but is working through it with so much patience and being so so so kind while teaching the safety needed to get past the basics and into the next level. I am so grateful for Coach Brooke, and I will never stop singing her praises. She is the BEST of the best. Shout out to Dean and the entire front desk for their kindness over the last year too. It's a really special place.

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    Goldfish Swim School - Ladera Ranch
    Goldfish Swim School - Ladera Ranch
    Goldfish Swim School - Ladera Ranch

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