We've been coming to Water Wings Encino for five months, and both of our children, ages 4 and 6, have made wonderful progress with their swimming. Coach Anahit, Nicky, Kadar, and Emily have all been patient, encouraging, and great with the kids. The children start at the lower levels, so parents may need to be proactive and advocate for an evaluation when they feel their child is ready to move up. Overall, we've had a very positive experience and are so happy with how much confidence and skill our children have gained! read more

This place is fantastic! Coach Nicky has been so patient with our kiddo as she builds up her strength and figures our how to coordinate body movements in the water. We had done a survival swim course before, but being in SoCal, we wanted our daughter comfortable playing and swimming in a pool. Water Wings delivers that (jumping in, diving down to get sink toys, on top of mastering all the typical strokes). The facility is clean and the pool is warm/comfortable. Highly recommend! read more

Great staff, very nice, clean and well maintained facility. I have been doing the drop in lessons with Ryan, he is fantastic. Very positive and supportive, he breaks each swim stroke down to let you learn each component at your own pace. So good I signed up for the monthly membership read more

We've been coming to Water Wings for the past three years, and while my daughter has had several instructors over that time, Ryan has always been our favorite. Ryan is patient, funny, full of energy, and knows exactly how to keep every class fun while helping swimmers build confidence and real skills. My daughter always enjoyed his classes, and his positive attitude made a lasting impression on our family. Ryan didn't just inspire my daughter--he motivated me to sign up for swim lessons too. As an adult, I was nervous at first, but he immediately made me feel comfortable and supported. He has a gift for making swimmers of all ages feel at ease and excited to learn. Ryan consistently goes above and beyond, and it's clear he genuinely cares about every student he teaches. In my opinion, Water Wings is lucky to have him. He is a tremendous asset to the team, and I truly believe he deserves a promotion and recognition for the incredible work he does. Thank you, Ryan, for making such a positive impact on our family's swimming journey. We can't imagine Water Wings without you Lynda and Maddie Front desk staff especially Fabiola and Ashley are amazing and so friendly read more

Water Wings Swim School - Swimming Lessons/Schools Near Me - Encino, California

I wish this review was a recorded testimonial instead of just typed text because RYAN deserves all of the praise in the world! He is the most exceptional swim instructor I've ever encountered and we had several before we decided to exclusively have our son swim with him. He is so patient, and does an exceptional job at balancing silliness to bond with the children and discipline to motivate the little swimmers to want to be better and level up to make him proud. My son has been coming to water wings since 9mo old but had to stop for a year due to ear infections. When he returned he was terrified to submerge his head under water and it was just by random chance that he was in a group class with Ryan! He quickly took to Ryan and would scream bloody murder if he didn't swim with his favorite instructor, so we opted for private lessons! It was at that point that everything took a huge turn! We had originally signed Jaxon up to be "water safe" but he was so motivated and built such an amazing bond with Ryan that he has stayed with him for now more than a year in a 1:1 setting and now wants to competitively swim. HE IS now the best swimmer in the house, and is far beyond his peers AND his older friends who are 7+. At THREE YEARS OLD our son has almost perfected the breaststroke, freestyle, 6 kick switches, dominates backstroke, is doing front flips diving into the water, tumble turn flips off the wall, can swim underwater, deep dive for objects, can hold his breath for more than 30 seconds and so much more! NOBODY has ever seen anything like this. Ryan is truly one of a kind and we will forever be grateful for all that he's done for Jaxon! The sky is the limit with such a brilliant instructor by his side! And Jaxon absolutely loves him and even misses him when he's not around lol Thank you Ryan, we adore you and appreciate your care and expertise! read more

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I found that if you're looking for your kids to be water safe and comfortable in the water this is a good option. But I also found the quality control of swim technique to be poor in the more advance groups. Staff was helpful. Pool area and changing area was clean. read more

I wish I had something like this growing up because maybe I would be a better swimmer. My swimming classes involved a giant temporary pool in the local elementary school playground with inadequate instructors. I've been taking my nephew to classes here for the last few years. He was initially in group classes but hated them and prefers the private classes instead. he has significantly improved since he started. There are multiple classes going on at the same time. it is also easy to reschedule when something comes up. There's plenty of parking in the back and a little gift shop of snacks and swim accessories. They have showers to rinse off after class as well as changing rooms. read more

For years this location earned its 4.5 stars. I'd have given it a 5. But in recent months, as noted by a lot of recent reviews, the place is seemingly falling apart. A lot of teachers have quit. They haven't told parents when their teacher has gone. It happened with my toddler who is in the parent and me class. Her female teacher quit and was replaced with a guy. But my toddler is afraid of other guys. I asked if we could get a woman to work with her and test her move up a level and was told yes, they'd do that the following week. Well, I show up and there's no woman assigned to help her and no class she can participate in. I asked for a refund for that class but was told they can only offer a makeup class, no refund for the lost week. And I cannot use the make-up credit for the same time and day. It has to be a time that doesn't fit our schedule. They say there will for sure be a woman to work with and test her next week, but it seemed like I was being brushed off by the front desk more than anything. Again, this place was awesome and our older kid has been there for years and we have never complained. I don't know if it is under new management or what, but the heavy staff turnover and lack of clear communication and coordination is new, as is the heavy staff turnover, so makes me think that maybe it was sold or is under new management. Really hope they get their act together. read more

My favorite Water Wings location by far! I've been to a few and I was so appreciative of how we were welcomed being new to this location. The front desk person offered to give us a tour! Already way more attention than we've received compared to the others. It also doesn't smell overwhelmingly like chlorine which is a major plus. My son loved his instructor and looks forward to class each time! Highly recommend taking private lessons so your kid gets the full attention and can learn quicker! read more

The staff at Water Wings is friendly and personable. Coach Nicky is AMAZING! He is an excellent instructor. He is very skilled and patient. He makes the learning process fun while the kids are learning water safety and swim. After each level has been safely complleted the swimmer is rewarded lwith a certificate and is bumped up to the next level. Coach Nicky is equally excited as the swimmer levels up. A very positive and fun program. read more

​My son has been going to Water Wings Encino for a few sessions, and we are absolutely thrilled with his progress! The absolute standout of our experience has been his instructor, Nicky. ​Nicky is fabulous. He pays incredibly close attention to my son and knows exactly how to deliver the right swimming instruction tailored to his needs. After just four sessions with Nicky, I am proud to say my son's swimming has improved tremendously. Nicky is, without a doubt, an exceptional swim instructor. ​Beyond the top-notch instruction, I am very pleased with Water Wings Encino as a whole. The facility is exceptionally clean, and the management team is always welcoming and friendly. I highly recommend this location--and especially Nicky--to anyone looking for swim lessons for their child! read more

This place was a waste of time and money for us. My daughter was in their starfish class for probably close to a year and they never moved her up to the next level. She was still in the class with 4 year olds and is almost 6. Multiple kids she started with were moved up in an appropriate timeline but not her. Every time we spoke to them about it they said she was almost ready but never took any action. As someone else with a similar review mentioned, the beginners groups class teachers are useless and treat it as playtime instead of actually teaching my child how to properly swim. Or care enough to make sure she's moving up to a level where she can actually be challenged to grow instead of splash around with toddlers. We will never attend classes here again. We removed her and are going elsewhere. read more

My kids are absolutely thriving at Water Wings in Encino. He's hitting all of his milestones and leveling up almost every month, and it's been amazing to watch his confidence and skills grow. The instructors here are truly special--so caring, patient, and clearly giving 100% every single day. It shows in everything they do. My kids love swimming so much that they know the instructors by name and even convinced his little friend to join him. We come every week, and we love the consistency and amount of practice because our goal is to participate in a kids triathlon. I'm genuinely confident my kids will be more than ready for the swim portion thanks to this program. What really stands out is the culture. The staff treats one another with care and respect, and that energy absolutely carries over to the kids. Who teaches our children matters, and I am incredibly grateful for every swim instructor here. I never thought swim meets--or even dreaming big like the Olympics--could feel possible, but here it truly does. They teach proper strokes from the very beginning. The families that attend are just as wonderful--it really feels like a community within a community. If I had one recommendation: sign your babies up early and work your way up to longer sessions. My kids now complain that the 30-minute classes are way too short! Huge shoutout to Ashley and everyone involved in running the Encino location--operations are on point. We are so proud and thankful to be part of Water Wings. read more

My son was deeply traumatized by the innocent attempts of a different program and DESPISED the water. He would freak out if a single drop of water touched his face. The instructors at water wings (namely Adam who has since promoted) completely transformed my son's relationship with water and the kid is now jumping in having a BLAST. Each teacher brings their own personalities (all wonderful and strong) to the lesson while understanding and working with special/sensory needs. Special shout out to Aaron and Giorgette- my kids' current teachers. They have the patience of saints and both my kids always look forward to seeing them. Very very grateful for these awesome people teaching such an important skill, the helpful people at the front desk, and the manager Ashley who is always available to chat with me and make my kids smile. read more

Nicky has been an incredible swim instructor for both my boys. He's made a huge impact and has given them the skills to become better swimmers and understand pool safety. I truly appreciate his dedication!! read more

Amazing and caring teachers! My daughters love Coach Kadar and Coach Nicky. They used to be scared of getting into the water but now they always look forward to swim class. read more

My littlest started swimming here when she was only 2 and the instructors have been very patient with him and adjusted based on his level. The most important thing for me was to teach him to be safe while loving water, which was accomplished. read more

Terrible terrible management. My 7 & 6 year old kids have been going here for over a year, in addition to bringing private instructors to my pool at home, and the pool manager is now forcing them to learn how to swim in the kiddie pool because he "feels" they are not ready. They ARE ready. They CAN swim. Why in the world would you make them swim in the kiddie pool with toddlers?? What a joke. Waste of money. Scammers. I don't recommend this swim school and will now be going elsewhere. read more

We've completed our first week at Water Wings and we love it! Lizzie is our instructor and she is fantastic! She's fun, energetic, and most importantly patient with my son. We are lucky to have her! The facilities are very clean and spacious with showers, changing rooms, and separate bathrooms. They keep the pool heated and also keep the temp warm so the kiddos aren't freezing when they come out. There's a viewing area that's not inside the pool area in case you want to watch from the outside. read more

Water Wings Swim School - Swimming Lessons/Schools Near Me - Encino, California

My daughter took lessons weekly for 3 months and made no progress. Had a different teacher almost weekly so they'd start over each week. Every class is exactly the same. No one checks to see if they're making progress. Membership starts on the date you sign up, not the date you start classes. They don't explain this so we lost 10 days of membership. It's cheaper than private swim lessons per class, but you'll be there so much longer that it ends up costing the same if not more by the time your kid finally learns something. read more

Liz was our swim instructor for the baby class. Our son loved her class. She was a positive light and really helped push him forward in his learning. Highly recommend! read more

The new location is fantastic! It is clean, has plenty of showers, and the layout is perfect. We used to take our son to Water Wings in Reseda, which was a much smaller facility, so this new place is a great upgrade and much closer to our home. Additionally, the staff is friendly, from the front desk to the swimming instructors. read more

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We've had a great experience at Water Wings Encino, particularly with Ryan today and my son's new teacher Nicky. When our son's class time was changed by the front desk without notice, Ryan (who is not the normal teacher) stepped in and did a 1-on-1 class with our son so he didn't miss a lesson. We really appreciated Ryan going out of his way to help us. (Luckily, the new class time moving forward is with Nicky who has been great the few times he subbed in when other teachers couldn't make it.) Ryan was patient, funny, and great with young kids. He did a great job connecting with my son and helped him make progress with the current things the class has him working on (moving his arms, putting his hands up, etc.). We've had a great experience at Water Wings and highly recommend both Ryan and Nicky to other families. read more

im a 9 year old who is an anvanced swimmer,and this school is perfect.One of the coaches was named siena and she was really nice.She guided me step by step and the rewards are good,the staff was nice,and i reccomend people to learn how to swim at this place read more

The children beginners group classes are semi useless. The child does it get more than few minutes total with the instructor plus wasting time in between children. My son attended 10 group sessions and his swimming abilities didn't improve. I understand that children vary in knowledge and ability but I heard the same concerns from other parent's. read more

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We are very appreciative of Katelynn's recent assistance to ensure our kiddos remain happy at their swim lessons! She went over and beyond for us. Our children have been learning a lot, and are so much more confident in the water. It's been amazing to see their transformation. I highly recommend giving this location a try - it's been great! read more

We absolutely love coming to Water Wings -- the staff here is truly amazing! Our son loves his instructor, Ryan, so much that he affectionately calls him his "Daddy" -- his very own Water Daddy! We can't wait to continue developing his water skills and are already looking forward to our next lesson with Ryan! read more

At first all of my kid's swim class were followed as per schedule... the problem started when we had to go on a vacation & that my kid missed 3 swim class. Before we went on vacation, we already informed them about my kid missing class and they said they can schedule her for make up classes the following month. So we were at peace. But then when we came back and every single time we went for my kid's regular swim class, we would ask to be scheduled for the make up classes at the front desk, thru text messages and even thru email and everytime it is confirmed. But the moment we showed up for the make up class, magically its not in their system/its not scheduled/someone mess up the schedule etc. and people at the front desk would just simply tell us "there's no instructor available" as if we were the one who just showed up without an appointment! Unapologetic. Unprofessional tone as if we gave them unnecessary problem for the day! When we are the one who always ends up with a messed up schedule, with a very disappointed child and a paid service that we cant use! read more

We really had a great experience at this location. We signed up for the introduction baby class and had Leslie as our instructor. She was kind, patient and very informative. She was fantastic. The woman who checked us in was also really informative and made us feel welcomed. We hope to sign up for classes soon. Our baby had a wonderful time in the pool today! read more

Excellent swim school, wish I found this place sooner! My 10yr old is advancing quickly learning all the skills to become a strong swimmer. The teachers are all very good and dedicated. The facility is clean and efficient. Plenty of seating for parents. read more

Before these swim lessons, my child thought swimming meant splashing dramatically and yelling for a pool noodle. Now? They are gliding through the water like a dolphin with a purpose. The instructors are basically magicians: patient, hilarious, and somehow able to teach kids to float and listen at the same time. 10/10 would sign up in a heartbeat. read more

Our son has been taking swim lessons here for about 9 months and has not only become a better swimmer, but is so much more confident in the water. I cannot say enough good things about the teachers and staff at the Encino location. Specifically, the interactions we've had with Bianca and Alexa have been top notch. I am so amazed and impressed by their patience. It would not be easy to wrangle a bunch of 3-4 year old kids in the water, and they are so positive and patient with them. I can't say enough good things. read more

We have been attending Water Wings for our son's swim lessons over the past four months and are thrilled with the facility and the instructors. The admin staff at the Encino location have been excellent to collaborate with - great communication in lesson updates/changes and providing flexibility. The facility itself is well-maintained, and the pools are very clean. We have seen our son's growth and comfort in water primarily through the attention and care provided by the instructors. We initially started with group lessons and saw our son truly enjoy his lessons and was consistently learning. We have him enrolled in private lessons now with Elizabeth Rivas, who has been a great coach for our son and is very patient. She has helped him learn and improve within a month of lessons. Our son has also voiced his love for the lessons and looks forward to his classes every week. I'm glad to have this location and the team for our son. read more

My daughter absolutely loves coming here for swimming lessons. They do seem to be very professional and organized with all ages, and they have all of the facilities you will need if you want your child to be safe around pools and able to swim eventually. read more

We've been going to Water wings since my son Carter was 6 months old, and it's been one of the best decisions we've made for him. He started in Baby Swim and graduated to Baby Swim II at a year old. Our swim instructor Elizabeth is outstanding !! She's amazing with the kids and the parents, and my son loves her. We probably wouldn't still be going if we didn't have her. I highly recommend trying to get your child in her classes. All the staff including the manager Ashley are welcoming and amazing!! I typically don't write reviews but this place has really been a game changer for our son especially since we have a pool at home. At the time of this writing he's 1yr 10mos. and his confidence and skills are a joy to see. I recommend starting them as young as possible, as it seems like the kids that start later seem to have a bit harder time getting comfortable, but the instructors, especially Elizabeth (Liz) do a great job no matter the situation. Thanks Water Wings and special thanks to Carter's instructor Liz for outstanding swim, kid and people skills :) and to Ashley for making us feel at home!! read more

Water Wings Swim School - Swimming Lessons/Schools Near Me - Encino, California

Great place to learn how to swim, staff are friendly and flexible for make up classes

We are lucky to have met Elizabeth, she has been very helpful in teaching our daughter how to be more comfortable with the water.

My husband and I have been wanting our boys to partake in swim lessons but we've never stumbled upon a school/program that felt right. We drove by Water Wings Swim School in Encino, CA and decided to just drop in and see if anyone could be of help to us. If you're overwhelmed or confused by their website, it is well worth the try to stop by and ask questions in person. Evelyn was so friendly and knowledgeable. I feel bad because I think we bombarded her with all sorts of questions during part of her lunch break. She answered our questions happily and that really made us feel comfortable with enrolling our boys in this program. Ashley was also so kind and helpful. She helped assist us with our questions about the scheduling of classes, cancelation policy, etc. She even gave us a tour after helping us enroll. So far, we had an amazing experience getting started. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and that helps to create a wonderful environment for families who are excited and nervous about having their children learn to swim. The facility is clean and there are private rooms to change in. Also, it helps that they have some reasonably priced gear for sale as well as snacks for that post-swim hunger. Hubby and I are so excited for our children to finally learn how to swim this summer. It's gonna be epic! read more

Water Wings Swim School - Indoor Pool - Swimming Lessons/Schools Near Me - Encino, California

We love coming here with our boys! The manager is so kind, and Elizabeth is an excellent teacher. My boys are much more confident in the water thanks to her expert guidance. My younger son would not put his head under water for months prior and is now excited to dive in thanks to Elizabeth!!! She is patient yet motivating and makes learning fun for them! read more

This place was amazing very clean the staff was so nice and patient on teaching my kids to learn how to swim .love this place read more

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