I attend the British swim school & had been frequenting the south Charlotte location until a month…read moreago. The current location at Sleep Inn is not the fanciest or best location (especially compared to Ballantyne) but the hotel is under construction. While the view entering can be an eye sore that is out of the school & staffs control. The staff and team are very knowledgeable at BSS. They are patient & are willing to work on areas you struggle with as long as you need. & take it from me I struggle sometimes lol. It's actually nice to not feel rushed about learning concepts & not having to be in larger classes They have made my fear of water (swimming) subside and I feel more comfortable in this element. I can actually swim now!!! Worth it! For sure. Great for kids and adults. One trainer per student so the experience is every personable!!

My kids absolutely love CSFA and have grown immensely in the sport. Coach Boris is phenomenal! His…read morepassion along with his decades of experience coaching top athletes give him a remarkable ability to make the sport both challenging and fun for our kids. We're incredibly grateful to have found such a dedicated coach and supportive community right here in Charlotte.

Everyone has been amazing in helping our girls learn and grow. The teachers have provided…read moreindividualized plans when needed, as I'm realizing teaching isn't always a one size fits all approach. Our girls enjoy the activities there and look forward to sharing time with their peers and staff. I believe the programs are truly valuable and will prepare your child(ren) for the world ahead.

We had a wonderful experience with this after-school daycare program. The staff has always been…read morecaring, attentive, and supportive of my son. highly recommended

Great place with 2 smaller pools and instructors who not only teach but have fun with the kids too…read more The have a few minutes at the end of class for just goofing around which makes a difference- na nice reward after the class. Would highly recommend it!

The Swim Studio boot camp, Coach Shea, and the great teachers there helped my 3 year old learn how…read morebe safe in the water. We had a very bad experience at another place so they had a lot to do in order to gain his trust and make him (and me) comfortable. He was terrified. Their process is methodical and it works. We are so thankful that they had the patience to work with him and I would highly recommend Swim Studio. Their one on one process is excellent.

Instructors had their hands on my children so much during the lessons -picking up a child under…read morearmpits to move them from one foot to the other in the water when they could already swim, helping with form more than necessary, and just generally touchy enough that my young children felt uncomfortable in the water. I did address this with staff and when instructors would switch, it would happen again even more so than before. Very young children need this guiding but older elementary school kids self conscious of their bodies don't want hands on them the whole lesson-especially by a young male. I also felt they really didn't progress to the level they needed in a timely manner. I found the staff extremely defensive of feedback from parents. I don't care that you believe in your program. If a child is uncomfortable that speaks volumes.

My son has bounced around from place to place until now. Swim Mac is incredible. Your child will…read morereally learn the appropriate technique of swimming the right way. The staff is impressive, always "on deck" watching, coaching, suggesting. My child has improved every lesson- it's incredible. Low ratio of instructors to kids, safe, clean and you might see some Olympians!!

I have never felt more compelled to write a detailed review than after my brief but deeply…read moredisappointing experience with this center. My daughter is two and a half. My husband and I were excited to find a nearby program that seemed to align with our values. During our tour on October 24, we met with the center's director, Ashley, and explained how important those values were to our family. I mentioned that I preferred to pack my daughter's lunch, but she assured us that the school accommodates dietary restrictions and provided the official forms for me to complete. I left that meeting feeling confident and reassured. More than a week before my daughter's first day, I submitted the signed paperwork clearly stating: "She is a vegetarian and eats dairy, but no meat, gelatin, or honey." The school had this information well in advance of her start date. On her very first day, November 4, I arrived around 12:30 and saw my daughter sitting alone at a table with a basket of toys, quietly playing in the dark while the other children rested. Her teachers were on the floor attending to the resting students and were not interacting with her. If I had known this was how part-day children were handled, I would have arrived sooner, and I had planned to ask about it before leaving. Before I even had the chance, an administrative assistant who had walked me to the classroom without mentioning any issues when I arrived casually told me that my daughter had been served and had eaten meat at lunch. I was shocked, upset, and left immediately. The assistant explained she did not learn about my daughter's documented dietary restriction until after the meal, though she never clarified who had informed her of it. This made it clear that Director Ashley failed to communicate or post my daughter's restriction in the classroom as required by South Carolina licensing standards. This was not a small mistake but a complete systems failure that should never have occurred. The information was clearly documented, signed, and available. Despite Ashley later calling it a "mistake," this was an avoidable administrative failure and a serious breach of trust. The responsibility lies entirely with Director Ashley, who failed to ensure that staff were informed and that procedures were followed. The required paperwork was submitted eight days before my daughter attended. After I left and returned home, Ashley called from a blocked number three times. When I answered once to say I would not be speaking further, she addressed me by the wrong name and later left a voicemail attempting to minimize the situation by saying footage showed my daughter "only took one bite." That completely missed the point. She should never have been served meat at all. I took every possible step to prevent this, and it still occurred under her direction. Her response showed a lack of accountability and understanding of the seriousness of the situation. In response to my email formally withdrawing my daughter, Ashley wrote that "we have addressed this issue internally with our staff, and we are implementing additional checks to ensure accuracy and prevent this from happening again." This statement offered no transparency or clear explanation for how the incident occurred. As the director who had the required paperwork well in advance, it was her responsibility to ensure my daughter's restriction was communicated and followed. Instead, it read as an attempt to move past the issue rather than take responsibility. As an educator who studied child development and understands childcare licensing requirements, I recognize this as a serious violation rather than a minor oversight. I have retained all documentation to support the accuracy of what I have described and have taken appropriate steps through the proper channels to ensure it is formally reviewed in hopes that no other family experiences this kind of negligence. This experience was deeply upsetting for our family. It was entirely avoidable and made worse by how poorly it was handled afterward. Our family's values and beliefs, which we clearly communicated and trusted would be respected, were disregarded. This was not simply a dietary mistake but a violation of trust and a dismissal of the ethical principles we are raising our daughter to have. This failure of leadership and communication is unacceptable, and families deserve to know. I would not recommend this center to any parent who expects competence, accountability, transparency, and genuine respect for the families they serve, along with adherence to both state and internal childcare policies. TL;DR: Serious failure in communication and leadership. My two-year-old daughter, a documented vegetarian, was served and ate meat on her very first day despite clear, signed paperwork and multiple verbal discussions with the director. The situation was mishandled, minimized, and revealed a complete lack of accountability. I would not recommend this center to anyone

This amazing secondary home for our children is amazing!! It's not often you find people you can…read moretrust with your children and for that reason alone, I highly recommend Kiddie Academy Fort Mill. My youngest is now here learning, growing, and thriving everyday. My oldest is halfway through Elementary school now and asks to get picked up first so he can say hi to his former teachers at Kiddie Academy. This childcare facility has been at the center of our community activities like the festivals, book events, and family events throughout the year. Something I noticed on the tour and I continue to notice when I walk in the doors is that the children are happy and the teachers are calm and not stressed - this comes from support and authentic leadership from the director, Ashley. We all feel like family here and want to call out a few amazing admin and teachers for their impact on our children: Ms Felicia, Ms Shelby, Ms Elizabeth, Ms Anitra, Ms Epsy, Ms Rachel, Ms Lisa, Ms Whitney, Ms Jessica, Ms Koda...the list goes on and on.

Sifu Ryan is a great guy. Excellent teacher that breaks the movements down into small parts that…read moreare easy to understand. Pricing is excellent for the level of instruction you get. The other students are very helpful in practice. Relaxed family atmosphere, convenient location. 485 nearby to Walmart on S Tryon. Children program is a joy to watch, Sifu Ryan very patient with the little kids but is an awesome teacher as well. Hours of classes are convenient, as is location easy to get in and out. Adult classes are 1.5 hours. Not the usual high stress martial arts, laid back and practical. The adult students range from young to old. Really my break in the day. I love it. Come join us. You will be glad you did.

Terrible instructor. He has no patience and is too easily frustrated when a student doesn't pick up…read moreon something quickly enough, such as the many movements in one of this art's forms. I have studied other martial arts in the past, and this is the first instructor I have had that I cannot look up to. I have zero respect for this very arrogant instructor.

After a rocky start with scheduling and inconsistent instruction, Bryce (Assistant Manager) and…read moreSebastian (swim instructor) completely turned our experience around at Big Blue Swim. Bryce was professional, attentive, and made sure our concerns were addressed. Sebastian was patient, engaging, and provided structured, effective instruction--we finally saw our son learning and gaining confidence in the water. We truly appreciate their effort in making things right and creating a positive experience for our family.