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    Nova Swim School

    3.1 (55 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    This is the heated pool they start the kiddos off learning in
    Sara B.

    This is a great swim school. My daughter learned to swim in 3 weeks. Pretty incredible. The instructors are patient and fun while also being stern and getting them to do what they need to do. The pool the little ones start out in is heated. During the summer months there is zero shade for parents waiting so I suggest bringing a hat or umbrella for yourself. After your kids are done with their lesson they offer goldfish crackers or animal crackers if you ask for them in the small office near the pool. I highly suggest this place. It seems like they have their program dialed in.

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    Been here since my son was 3 year old. He is 9 now. Coach brian is good. Work with our son and he is very patience.

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    Awesome star club coaching. My son's improvement was great and he enjoyed the lessons. Thank you coach Brian!

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    They have done an amazing job in teaching Luke how to swim.

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    As a mother of 2 under 3 my brain is everywhere! So when I tell you poor Genesis at the front desk…read moremanaged the several calls I made trying to get my son signed up and booked for lessons this month with all the patience and professionalism in the world- I mean it! She was very kind and graceful as I navigated the app and many schedules of the household over the phone. She thoroughly explained the current promo they have going on right now and ultimately got us all signed up for what we needed. We had our free trial class with Chris last week and I was so pleased with how friendly, soft-spoken, and patient he was with my son. My son didn't even want to go into the water for the first 10 min of the 30 min class, and Chris just continued to ask if he was ready, all the while still holding lesson and staying attentive to the other child who was in the same class. Eventually, my kiddo felt confident enough to join in and by the end of the session he was having an absolute blast. We are looking forward to continuing our swim journey here with this crew!

    We appreciate all of the staff and instructors at this school. They're all super kind and patient…read morewith every student, and they have the amazing ability to keep watch over every kid at all times! My daughter loves being here, and really learned so much after about four classes. She's already floating on her back all on her own, and able to push off the wall to swim towards the instructor. Super special shout out to Christian, who is her main instructor. He's been so patience and aware of all of his students. Also, Perry and other substitute instructors are just as great, which ensures consistency. The facility is well maintained and very clean. You can tell they make sure to provide a clean and safe environment for the kids.

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    We've had an amazing experience at Goldfish Swim School with our 4 year old twins…read more The staff is what truly sets this place apart. Everyone is kind, caring, and you can tell they love what they do. The facility is extremely clean, and the viewing area is the best I've seen. The huge glass window makes you feel like you're right there with your child. What means the most to me is how they work with my son, who is level 3 autistic and loves the water. Their lead instructor, Norma, is incredible. She specializes in working with kids on the spectrum and handles my son with so much patience, calmness, and positivity, even when his behavior can be challenging. It gives me real peace of mind. She is a 10 out of 10. At the same time, my other 4 year old has moved up four levels in just six months and is now swim safe. Big thank you to the managers, Shaan and Raj, who are always accommodating and easy to communicate with. If you are looking for a swim school that truly understands and supports children on the autism spectrum, I highly recommend Goldfish.

    We love this place! The staff here are amazing! Management is always there to help me with…read morerescheduling my sons classes due to our busy schedule. All the instuctors are amazing and my son loves Bella, his current instructor. She makes him feel so comfortable in the water and he's learned so much from her. To top it off the facility is great. It's huge and so clean!

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    Update: After…read moreposting this review, we did finally receive a voicemail from management apologizing for the experience and acknowledging the communication breakdown. While I appreciate the outreach, it came after more than five weeks of repeated requests made both in person and by phone. During that time, we were consistently told that someone would contact us, yet no one ever did. Unfortunately, by the time management reached out, we had already made the decision to cancel our membership and move on. We have since found a private certified swim instructor who is able to provide one-on-one instruction at half the cost of what we were planning on paying with Big Blue . More importantly, the communication was immediate, straightforward, and responsive. This review was never about whether private lessons were available. It was about customer service, follow-through, and communication. Had someone simply returned one of our many requests with an honest update, we likely would have remained customers. I genuinely appreciate the instructors who worked with our son over the past two+ years and wish them the best. However, the lack of responsiveness from management ultimately led us to take our business elsewhere.

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    Aqua-Tots Costa Mesa has been such a great experience for our family. I especially want to shout…read moreout Coach Ava ,she is amazing! She worked with my three and four-year-old during swim class and was so patient, kind, and encouraging. She made my children feel comfortable in the water while still keeping the class fun and structured. You can tell she really cares about the kids and knows how to connect with them at their level. I highly recommend Aqua-Tots Costa Mesa, and especially Coach Ava, for anyone looking for swim lessons for their little ones. Great experience all around!

    Interesting how an Aqua-Tots ads popped up on my email and brought back a painful memory. I…read morerecently found old videos of my daughter's swimming lessons with aqua tots, and watching them again was heartbreaking. She was only 4, new to swimming, scared, crying, and clearly looking for her safe place -- her parents. Seeing staff block her from leaving the pool area while she was afraid was hard to watch as a parent. I remember talking to a "Karen" that worked there, "oh thats just how it is she will get use to it" same person that did not greet us when we stood at the counter waiting. Vibe was already off and I didn't notice my instincts. I don't believe this reflects every experience or everyone there, and maybe it was just that day or the staff we had. But for us, it was unforgettable. Looking back, I wish I had trusted my instincts sooner and spoken up more. Thankfully, after finding another swim school, she learned to love swimming and moved forward. Still, watching that footage today reminded me how important it is for parents to trust what they feel and advocate for their child.

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    I came in for a tour, but it just didn't feel right. The whole experience felt forced. I know it…read moresounds stupid, but some of the reasons I decided not to go with this school is because of how pushy the staff was. There were some details that turned me away, but it's too petty and ridiculous to post here at the moment. They had openings the very next month, but since classes only have 8-9 students, it's hard to believe that it wasn't full already. Although the classrooms looked cool, and I enjoyed the tour, there was this feeling like they were only after students' money and not their well-being. I guess I would have preferred speaking with one of the teachers, and not a counselor/advisor that doesn't quite have the expertise in the field. They have the limited X-ray license program for a year with morning/evening options. I forget the pricing, but I was told that many students choose this private schooling because of the community college waiting lists. Also, the presentation was extremely short and felt like it was cut short. Regardless, I would personally rather go through public education somewhere like Cypress, Mt. SAC, El Camino, LACC, etc.

    Horrible customer service all employees are very rude, impatient & unprofessional. Went in for a…read moreschool tour & they seemed nice then took it further in to entrance exam & financial aid meeting , they got very mean.

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