We love goldfish! The warm water and warm room help make kids feel comfortable and not cold while learning to swim.
My son recently switched to non parent and me classes. He was having a hard time not having me in the water with him. The instructors encouraged me to stick with it. They said it typically takes 5 classes for the kids to get comfortable with the new teacher. We stuck with it and by the 5th class my son was having so much fun. He was laughing, smiling, and even joking around. He has felt so proud showing off his skills outside of the classroom. Blowing bubbles in water, crab walking along the side, climbing out of the pool.
My daughter has excelled in the program. She has gotten moved up 2 times. We love highly recommend goldfish for learning to swim and water safety.
Farhad S
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September 05, 2026
We started our daughter in a public group swim class at Goldfish, but with three children per instructor in a 30-minute session, each child received only about 10 minutes of individual attention. By the time the kids got comfortable in the water, the lesson was nearly over, making the format feel rushed and inefficient. We then switched to private lessons, which provided more one-on-one time. However, after a month, it became clear that there was no systematic teaching plan. Our daughter still hadn’t learned to float, and the lessons seemed to jump between different skills without a clear progression. Given Goldfish’s extensive experience teaching young children, I expected a more structured curriculum with defined milestones—such as mastering floating before moving on to more advanced skills—so parents have a clear understanding of what their child is working toward and can track meaningful progress. A well-defined roadmap would make the learning process more consistent, efficient, and reassuring, especially considering the significant time and financial commitment parents make.
I saw the owner’s response, and that is not true. My daughter could not already swim freestyle, and she could not do the roll-up properly. She is a quick learner, but she did not receive the proper training there. We tried another place with a different coach, and within two weeks she was able to do both.
Anastasia Cardona
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April 22, 2026
I am so happy I signed my daughter up at Goldfish AV! She has been at this school for weekly lessons and her progress has been tremendous. She has enjoyed all 3 instructors at the 3 different levels she has gone through. The facility is clean, nicely designed and the staff are always helpful. After being frustrated with another AV swim school that constantly changed instructors which lead to little progress, I am thrilled the instructors have not changed here! The feedback they provide on their app after every assessment lets us know how she is doing. I recommend this place to all my friends!
Brittany Roberts
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March 14, 2026
My child loves Goldfish swim school, the facility is always clean, they do fun things for the kids like holiday events but most importantly the swim teachers and front desk staff are amazing. A huge shout out to both Jenn and Lizzie, my son gets so excited to come to class because of them. He specifically asks for them by name and I can see how much of a difference they both make with him loving swim. Plus seeing his swim skills improve brings me peace of mind for the upcoming summer break. Totally recommend bringing your kid here and I always recommend to friends. Thank you Goldfish Swim School!
Cory Bonder
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June 07, 2026
We have had a wonderful experience at this swim school. The instructors are patient, encouraging, and genuinely invested in each child’s success. Lessons are engaging, well-organized, and adapted to individual skill levels, helping swimmers build both confidence and water safety skills. The staff is friendly, communication is excellent, and the facility is clean and welcoming. We’ve seen significant improvement in swimming ability and comfort in the water. I highly recommend this swim school to any family.
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We love goldfish! The warm water and warm room help make kids feel comfortable and not cold while learning to swim. My son recently switched to non parent and me classes. He was having a hard time not having me in the water with him. The instructors encouraged me to stick with it. They said it typically takes 5 classes for the kids to get comfortable with the new teacher. We stuck with it and by the 5th class my son was having so much fun. He was laughing, smiling, and even joking around. He has felt so proud showing off his skills outside of the classroom. Blowing bubbles in water, crab walking along the side, climbing out of the pool. My daughter has excelled in the program. She has gotten moved up 2 times. We love highly recommend goldfish for learning to swim and water safety.
We started our daughter in a public group swim class at Goldfish, but with three children per instructor in a 30-minute session, each child received only about 10 minutes of individual attention. By the time the kids got comfortable in the water, the lesson was nearly over, making the format feel rushed and inefficient. We then switched to private lessons, which provided more one-on-one time. However, after a month, it became clear that there was no systematic teaching plan. Our daughter still hadn’t learned to float, and the lessons seemed to jump between different skills without a clear progression. Given Goldfish’s extensive experience teaching young children, I expected a more structured curriculum with defined milestones—such as mastering floating before moving on to more advanced skills—so parents have a clear understanding of what their child is working toward and can track meaningful progress. A well-defined roadmap would make the learning process more consistent, efficient, and reassuring, especially considering the significant time and financial commitment parents make. I saw the owner’s response, and that is not true. My daughter could not already swim freestyle, and she could not do the roll-up properly. She is a quick learner, but she did not receive the proper training there. We tried another place with a different coach, and within two weeks she was able to do both.
I am so happy I signed my daughter up at Goldfish AV! She has been at this school for weekly lessons and her progress has been tremendous. She has enjoyed all 3 instructors at the 3 different levels she has gone through. The facility is clean, nicely designed and the staff are always helpful. After being frustrated with another AV swim school that constantly changed instructors which lead to little progress, I am thrilled the instructors have not changed here! The feedback they provide on their app after every assessment lets us know how she is doing. I recommend this place to all my friends!
My child loves Goldfish swim school, the facility is always clean, they do fun things for the kids like holiday events but most importantly the swim teachers and front desk staff are amazing. A huge shout out to both Jenn and Lizzie, my son gets so excited to come to class because of them. He specifically asks for them by name and I can see how much of a difference they both make with him loving swim. Plus seeing his swim skills improve brings me peace of mind for the upcoming summer break. Totally recommend bringing your kid here and I always recommend to friends. Thank you Goldfish Swim School!
We have had a wonderful experience at this swim school. The instructors are patient, encouraging, and genuinely invested in each child’s success. Lessons are engaging, well-organized, and adapted to individual skill levels, helping swimmers build both confidence and water safety skills. The staff is friendly, communication is excellent, and the facility is clean and welcoming. We’ve seen significant improvement in swimming ability and comfort in the water. I highly recommend this swim school to any family.