We signed our 2-year-old up for Swim Day with Jay, half expecting the usual toddler-in-water chaos: tears, clinging, a lot of "maybe next week." Instead we got a kid who now sprints toward the pool yelling "SWIM! SWIM!" before we've even parked. What sets Jay and the team apart is the energy. Every splash gets celebrated, every tiny kick gets a cheer, and somehow all that enthusiasm is wrapped in real patience. And the progression has genuinely surprised us. In a handful of weeks, she's gone from a death grip on my neck, to blowing bubbles, kicking, immersing her head underwater, holding onto the pool noodle, and climbing out of the pool on her own. They break big skills into little wins a two-year-old can actually feel proud of, and it shows. The best part isn't even the swimming, though. It's that she's fallen head over heels in love with the water. Bath time, puddles, the ocean, she's fearless now, and I credit the confidence this class built. If you've got a little one and you're on the fence, go with Jay's stellar swim teachers who are kind, energetic, and clearly love what they do. read more

My son absolutely LOVES his swim classes at Coach Jay's! Beyond the excellent instruction, the facility is incredibly family-friendly. There's always plenty of parking, easy-to-access dressing rooms, a waiting area with toys, and a beautiful pool that's kept at the perfect temperature. As a parent, I especially appreciate that the pool is well shaded. My son is 3 years old and had no prior swim experience. After just one month of lessons, we went swimming over the weekend and I was amazed by his progress. He was confidently climbing in and out of the pool, treading water, blowing bubbles, and even jumping into the pool on his own. A month ago, he wouldn't even put a toe in the water! I truly can't say enough good things about Coach Jay's. The progress, confidence, and excitement my son has gained have been incredible to see. Worth every penny! read more

Our son has been taking lessons at SwimDaywithJay for a month, and we're so happy with the progress he's made. Coach Taylor, Maddie, and Annie have all been wonderful--patient, encouraging, and really good at helping him feel comfortable and confident in the water. The best part is that Cyrus genuinely loves going to his lessons and gets excited to learn. In such a short time, we've seen a real difference in both his swimming skills and his confidence. We feel very lucky to have found SwimDaywithJay and highly recommend their team! read more

Coach Taylor is, without a doubt, the absolute best swim teacher our family has ever had. Her ability to connect with our child and to challenge her without ever making her feel bad for being scared is incredible. Our daughter has learned more in just four lessons with her than she did in months of swim classes at another swim school. Also, my daughter calls Taylor her "bestie." read more

It's our second summer with the Swim Day with Jay team and we've absolutely loved it! She's 3 now, fully confident in the water. I appreciate how the coaches are mindful of the students, their energy level for the day, and adjusting the curriculum to accommodate those skillsets and needs. We've had great experiences with all the instructors and Jay has always been accessible with any questions! read more

Our first pair lesson with Savannah is perfect. My kids 5 & 3 love the water but are veryyyy novice and hardly want their faces wet. But she's so patient and fun with them that they're laughing and having so much fun. The pool is great, enough space for a couple of classes. And toys in the waiting area, changing rooms, etc. I was a little hesitant to go to a strangers house but after having such a hard time getting lessons at the rose bowl & waterworks - I figured I'd give this a shot. And I'm already thinking of how to get more lessons into our schedule! read more

Swim Day With Jay - Pool entry area - Swimming Lessons/Schools Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

Excellent first lesson with Savannah! Great space and super friendly and detailed instruction! read more

Swim Day With Jay - Swim Lesson - Swimming Lessons/Schools Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

Coach Jay and his team were amazing with my girls. My youngest was afraid of getting in the pool and they took their time getting her comfortable and played so well with her until she stepped in all by herself! My older girls had the best time ever and keep asking when their next swim class will be with Coach Jay. They challenged them in their abilities while keeping them comfortable with their skill set. Safe to say we would highly recommend him & his team and my girls are looking forward to their next swim session. read more

Swim Day With Jay - Swimming Lessons/Schools Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

Our 8 year old could get by in a pool fine but we felt like he needed an extra level of mastering the basics before the summer started so we decided to do the swimming intensive. In no time he learned how to tread water, the backstroke and other necessary skills. We are so impressed with Jay and the other coaches and the whole operation. read more

Swim Day With Jay is the sort of local swimming lessons place you dream of finding for your kid. Jay keeps his home as welcoming as you'd expect from a literal home, but with all the bells and whistles and features you'd expect from a professional swim school. He is awesome, his teachers are all like the favorite babysitters of my childhood -- but with the chops needed to teach a toddler to swim, no matter their mood on any given day. My daughter was terrified of swimming the first day we told her we'd signed her up for lessons, and by day two she was begging us to go back. Now on the first of every month, she gets her calendar off her wall and eagerly marks every day she has swim lessons. I couldn't be happier than to know Jay (or "Swim Jay" as my daughter calls him), and I love that he and his teachers are part of our community. read more

Swim Day With Jay is the best! My 2.5 year old has been swimming here since last spring and adores Jay and all the coaches and Jr instructor! They have built up his confidence in the water and he gets so excited for both of his swim classes every week. His swimming skills have increased immensely in just a few months back at swim and we LOVE that they will be open well into November. Seriously, this is the place to take your kids if you want coaches that really care about your kids and who are eager to see your children not only improve but THRIVE! I could not recommend SDWJ more!!!! Genuinely the most lovely family, and super coaches! read more

Swim Day With Jay - Parent and me swim class! Always so much fun - Swimming Lessons/Schools Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

This is a wonderful swim school and small business! Great pool, easy parking, lovely instructors, flexibility, and I love that they offer sibling lessons. I also love the scheduling system, which is à la carte, so you're not having to commit to coming at the same time every week for multiple months straight, since that isn't realistic. It makes it much easier to do swim lessons this way. I also agree with their teaching methods. We used to attend a different swim school nearby, where the child would only swim back-and-forth in a small area for the entire lesson. At Swim Day with Jay, the instructors teach the children all different types of safety and swimming maneuvers in addition to regular swimming, so it feels well rounded and not like a "swim factory". I highly recommend and we are coming back when they reopen in the spring! read more

We absolutely love Swim Day With Jay! Jay is attentive and runs a well-organized business. It is a very fun, welcoming environment for little ones and parents. The instructors are well-trained, patient, and clearly love what they do! My toddler has not only learned so much about water safety and skills but has also become so much more confident in himself in the water. The classes are worth every penny--we leave each lesson feeling grateful to have found such a special place. Highly recommend to any parent looking for quality swim instruction for their babies, toddlers and kiddos! read more

We love Swim Day with Jay! We've had our eldest in classes for two seasons and the youngest for one and they have made amazing progress all thanks to the amazing and patient coaches (Savannah, Alma, Taylor to name a few). The small classes let kids feel comfortable with their peers while receiving a lot of individual attention from coaches. The pool is warm and clean and there are a lot of private areas to change. Highly recommend this swim school! read more

I cannot express enough how amazing the coaches are for my 3.5 year old son who was afraid of water getting on his face during bath time. He got comfortable enough to blow bubbles and crawl along the perimeter of the pool independently within a week of their swim clinic. They encouraged him in the most gentle, but effective way. We highly recommend! read more

Coach Jay and his crew are amazing! The way they teach kids to handle themselves in the water is fantastic. We have 3 kids 7, 6, and 3 1/2 yo. They feel very comfortable going to pools and understand how to be save. One of our kiddos is Autistic and is so refreshing and moving how good this classes are for him. Thanks, coach(es) read more

The "sibling swap" weekly class has been amazing with our scheduling! Coach Jay tailors it to your kids level/ages and matches you with other siblings of similar level/age. My 7yo and 3yo love all the instructors: Coach Jay, Coach Mindy and Coach Taylor. Each of them have such kindness and make the kids feel so comfortable. Swim Day with Jay has just a magic to it! Tuesdays (swim days) are now my FAVORITE days of the week! I get to watch them have fun and learn, and they have fun and sleep so well from a great swim lesson! Win win win! read more

Swim Day With Jay - Kiddos learning to swim with Coach Mindy and Coach Taylor. - Swimming Lessons/Schools Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

My son has swimming lessons at Swim day with Jay, and we absolutely love it. Every instructor is amazing and the space is beautiful. He has progressed so much in such a short time and I know it is all because of the great care the instructor's put in. read more

Both of my girls love swimming here! We love the privacy of this gorgeous location. Jay is so caring and attentive. He clearly wants to best experience for every single child and parent. Coach Taylor is super patient and fun! Such an amazing team here. I remember swimming lessons as a kid being so scary, and this is the opposite of that feeling. The kids feel safe, not pushed too fast, and given the right amount of teaching and playing that makes them truly LOVE the water!! Can I also just say that the pool is SO WARM and beautiful? As a parent, I never want to leave!! The private pool is located in their STUNNING Toluca Lake neighborhood. It's truly the most beautiful swim school you could ever ask for. I heard about this through all the parents at our preschool who raved about Jay - and they were right! read more

This is how both my kids learned to swim. Jay and his teachers are talented instructors, fun and keep kids focused. No tears ever like has occurred at other swim schools that were either ineffective or too severe. Ratios are low, if not one-on-one and there are sibling lessons too. Jay considers carefully who he matches your child with. Highly recommended!! read more

We love Swim with Jay! Both my kids, aged 6 and 11, love their classes. We have tried parks and recreation swimming classes several times. Nothing ever stuck! The instructors are compassionate and patient. They have the perfect balance of pushing each kiddo and respecting their individual fears to get them swimming! I highly recommend! read more

Coach Jay and his instructors are incredible. Both of my kids (2yo & 5yo) love going to SwimDay. My eldest has made huge strides from just becoming comfortable in the water to now swimming like a fish. My youngest was very hesitant to begin with but Jay and his newest instructor Taylor were so patient, she now loves going each week. I can't recommend Jay and his program highly enough! read more

So glad our friends recommended Jay for our 4 yo child. We had been looking for private swim lessons at a private pool and could have not been happier with our child's progress. He started with some water fear after having worn a life jacket most of the summer and finished the season super proud of himself for achieving some pool milestones. Jay is just wonderful and patient and has a way to kindly persist on the times my kid wanted to give up. Swimming can be scary for little ones, but Jays friendly presence reassures them every time. He is responsive to emails, his fees are very reasonable and has many time slots though they go quick. read more

We are having a BLAST with Jay! He's the best! I have all 3 of my kids ages 6, and 3 year old twins in private sessions and they are Thriving! (We have had fear issues with water in the past) The pool is extremely comfortable to get in and out of, and access in and out of the yard is straightforward and easy. Jay makes the kids feel comfortable and at home as he has kids of his own, and Covid safety is a first! We love Jay! read more

Swim Day With Jay - Swim Day with Jay! - Swimming Lessons/Schools Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

I have twin three year olds who have a lot of sensory sensitivities, so I knew a traditional swimming lesson in a public pool was not going to work for us. Too loud! Too many people! Too much splashing! Coach Jay's pool has been the perfect environment for them to get more comfortable in the water. Coach Mindy & Coach Taylor have done a great job of meeting my kids where they're at and being patient with their progress. I highly recommend to anyone who wants a more customized experience to swim lessons. read more

I am glad we found Coach Jay! He is a fun, cool, and excellent swim coach. My son loves him and I can see that he enjoys going to his classes and learning new strokes every lesson. He is now so confident in the pool and we are soo happy! We highly recommend Coach Jay! read more

Swim Day With Jay - My son received a medal from Coach Jay for his hard work during the summer swim lessons. - Swimming Lessons/Schools Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

We've had an amazing time with coach Jay and his awesome team of coaches! Both of my boys look forward to their swim days. My eldest was scared of getting into the water and he made them feel so safe. He's super confident now and swimming so well. We're looking forward to bringing our youngest later on! read more

My two boys have taken swim lessons at Burbank parks and rec but it didn't help. They would do more then put their legs in the water and hold onto the rails. After a few weeks this past summer taking weekly lessons, my boys are not only dunking their heads and blowing bubbles, they are also having fun and are confident in the pool. They are jumping in the pool and know how to climb out on their own. They have a long ways to go but I was thrilled with their progress. Jay and Mindy have a way of teaching the kids to overcome their fears and enjoy being in the water. My boys look forward to their lessons every week. The pool is always clean as are the dressing rooms and bathroom. Highly recommend Swim Day with Jay and look forward to my kids starting up again. read more

Coach Jay is so friendly and a great place to bring your children to swim! This private 1:1 lesson is perfect for any age! My son had such a great time and can't wait to go back! And the pool water was amazing and warm!! We felt so safe, especially with Coach Jay being vaxxed! read more

See all

My daughter had a great time and I can see real progress in her swimming. Really happy we found Jay!

Coach Jay and Coach Taylor are awesome! I signed up my boys 3 and 6 for sibling swim and they enjoyed it while learning how to swim. I appreciated the coaches patience and attention. My boys are typically shy around new people and timid when it comes to water, but they both felt very comfortable. Coach Taylor interacts with them very well and makes it fun for their age group. Both my boys have always looks forward to Swim Day With Jay. read more

I don't think there are enough words for me to express my gratitude for swim day with Jay blessing us with their services not only is the team so kind and cooperative and knows exactly how to talk to every single child no matter what the age my son just started and has had two one on one classes 20 minutes each he is fully diving into the water and swimming with confidence. He is diving underneath the water and grabbing toys. He is floating and doing it all is absolutely mind blowing. I have nothing besides immense gratitude for this amazing group of people and I cannot wait to see how much further he excels while continuing these courses he is only excited to go to each class every single time and does not even want to leave and once he does leave, he asks me when we're coming back next time you will not regret booking whether it is to teach your child how to swim for you to have confidence in your child and know they know how to swim or if they wish to be a swimmer I believe they will reach all their goals and exceeded them with swim day with Jay thank you so much guys!!!!!!! read more

Jay has been an amazing instructor for me and my son. What's great is that we've been able to continue lessons even during COVID. Jay remains on one end of the pool and instructs from the other end. He's great with kids! And, I love that the pool is HEATED. As someone who gets cold easily, I deeply appreciate that heated pool. We've been able to continue lessons even in the early parts of the winter. Mind you, we're in LA. But still... If you're looking for an effective swim coach for your children, do not hesitate to give Jay a call. You will not be disappointed. Working with him has been a joy. And, I love the progress my 7YO has made. It's been remarkable to witness. read more

Jay is hands down the best private swimming instructor in LA. I have two children that were traumatized by a horrible swim lesson and both were terrified of the water. I honestly thought my older child was never going to go in the water again he was so shaken up. Jay took his time getting to know the kids and got them comfortable in the water and with him. He promised both of them he would never dunk them. After two short months, the kids willingly go under water and they really look forward to their lessons! It's what I always hoped swimming lessons would be for my kids. read more

Both my girls have had so much fun while learning swim safety and skills! We highly recommend them!

We are really enjoying classes with Swim With Jay! Our son is already feeling more confident in the water and is picking up things fast

Jay is a champ!! He's a fun caring coach who clicked with my 4 year old right away, his "dadness" shines through in a great way. He made the basics lots of fun offering constructive challenges to my competitive little learner while also delivering solid support and encouragement. The lessons advanced with my child's progress at a good pace. Overall, Swim Day with Jay was a wonderful choice for us, great value and Jay is a great guy, highly recommend! read more

Excellent swim instruction and comfortable, safe pool practice. Coach Jay was great at helping our daughter start "getting her feet wet" and comfortable around the idea of water starting at only 14 months old. He even provided exercises for us to practice in the bath at home as well to bridge between lessons. We wanted to start our daughter early into swim lessons to develop her skill and lessen any fears around the water, and with Covid issues we thought there would be no way to provide her this opportunity, but Swim Day with Jay was the perfect solution! One on one instruction with built-in social distancing, and we as parents get to be involved in her lessons is the best environment. Highly recommend this affordable, family-friendly, safe, personalized swim instruction for all your little ones! read more

Jay is amazing! Our 3.5 year old daughter has been taking lessons for 6 months and loves the experience! Jay is supportive and inspires her to try new things even when she's nervous. She practices putting her face in the water when she takes a bath and says "I can't wait to show Jay!" We have learned a lot from him and love seeing the ways our daughter has excelled in such a short time. read more

Our 6-year-old has learned so much from Jay! I can see how he tailors each lesson to exactly where she's at in her learning process. He challenges her, but in a way that's motivating and fun, never scary. She's taken group swimming classes in the past. We feel that the one-on-one instruction from Jay is much more effective and a better value based on how much her skills have advanced. Jay is also very responsive and professional. He takes COVID precautions seriously, and clearly cares so much about providing a great experience to both kids and parents. Highly recommend! read more