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Goldfish Swim School - Winter Park
5445 Lake Howell Rd, Winter Park, FL 32792, United States
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Al
Review №1

Great Place! My son just loves going to his place to swim. He use to be afraid of water. Now, after a couple of months hes swimming like a fish. Teachers are really nice and the place is super clean. You get an update every time your child goes swimming. We take our son on Sundays.

Jo
Review №2

Amazing school wth flexibility for working parents. I’d give 100 stars if I could. They work well with children with special needs. My little is water safe now and I kept her in for another 2 years to become a strong swimmer! I can’t say enough how much I appreciate them.

S.
Review №3

The teachers are super super nice and patient with my kids. They also really try to focus on improving their swimming skills. I also feel very comfortable with their cleaning and preventive measures to inhibit COVID spread.

Je
Review №4

My 8 and 6 year old are learning so much, and the professors and staff are super nice. They always find a way to accommodate any make up lessons and go above and beyond. Very happy I found this place and that my kids are learning how to swim, thanks guys!

Da
Review №5

My children started at Goldfish a few months ago with a big fear of water. The instructors are so patient and caring with them. I’ve had to makeup a few classes but no matter what instructors we get they are equally patient, caring and consistent. I enjoy taking my children to Goldfish and in the short time they’ve been there they’ve progressed tremendously. Best part is they get to have fun while learning to swim!

Ta
Review №6

The facility is clean and organized, staff is nice. BUT......Signed up son for weekly 30min classes and he was in the water for 4 minutes or less within the timeframe. (We timed it every class) 1 instructor for 3 school age kids wasn’t productive and $90 a month for less than 16 minutes of lessons for the month is a rip-off.

Su
Review №7

Both of my kids have been going to swim lessons for almost a year. I have been impressed with their communication. I expressed concern that my son wasnt progressing and they contacted me back and did a few private lessons to help get him back on track. We really like the convenience of canceling appointments and getting make up classes with so many available times.

Am
Review №8

The instructors ROCK! My sweet baby boy loves his lessons.

Li
Review №9

I have been a member of Goldfish Winter Park for over a year and wanted to send a very special thank you. I sincerely appreciate the steps Goldfish Winter Parks has taken to ensure the safety and well being of my child while taking swim classes. Having watched the video and my very close friend attending the trial, made our decision to resume swimming classes during covid one that we are confident in. In addition, I have seen parents turned away for not complying with the mask rule so that they can put on their masks prior to entering the building. Without the steps put in place at Goldfish to provide safe instruction, my family would not continue to attend. Thank you again for your diligence and placing safety above all.

Ka
Review №10

Great facility and great teachers! We cant wait to schedule another class.

Ah
Review №11

Simply very professional, caring, and serious. Thank you for all the extra efforts during these unprecedented times ...

Br
Review №12

After the 1st visit my son was completely comfortable. Theyre very helpful and friendly. Definitely continuing with lessons here.

Am
Review №13

I love this place️My little boy 11 months been 2 months swimming lesson, so far so good.

אס
Review №14

5 and 3 y/o boy and girlVery happy with teaching. Wonderful place and people!

Eo
Review №15

Great place for your child to learn to swim. My daughter started at 4 months old and has loved every session.

Ke
Review №16

We are so happy to be part of the Winter Park Goldfish Swim School family. During the pandemic they have stayed committed to their swimmer. Upon reopening they put amazing processes in place to keep everyone safe. The staff wear face sheilds in the pool. Temperature checks are done before entering. All parents wear masks. They have wider lanes and smaller class sizes. They have done a great job with cleaning. During my childs class I see many staff cleaning chairs and door handles. I dont think there is a cleaner buisness around. I was nervous going back at first but after experiencing their process I feel at ease. I want to recognize some amazing teachers Ms. Lily, Ms. Megan, Ms. Mar, Mr. Enrique, Ms Madison. Thank you for everything you have taught us!!! - Brooke Garcia and Family

Ca
Review №17

This place is fantastic! I was a little worried about returning after the pandemic started, but honestly, they are taking all the precautions they possibly can to keep everyone safe.

Ch
Review №18

Amazing staff. Clean and safe environment. We have been attending for 3 months now and love it. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an all year round swim lessons with a structured curriculum and agenda. Swimmers are accessed monthly and progress reports provided giving details on milestones achieved and areas of improvement. Love that they frequently recognize swimmers with ribbons. Family nights and open swim nights are also great!

Kr
Review №19

Awesome place for young kids to learn.

Ka
Review №20

This is an incredibly nice facility. I continue to be impressed with the quality of the staff and program. My child has gone from being terrified to going under water, to jumping in confidently in a matter of weeks!

Ti
Review №21

I take my little one here weekly for swim lessons. We both love it here! All staff, from the front desk to the instructors are very friendly and so they love their job and care about the children. The facility is always very clean and bright and safe!

Jo
Review №22

Awesome place to take your children to learn how to swim. They place no more than four students in a class for half an hour of learning l. The staff is very friendly and willing to attend to anything you may need. My two kids have been here for a month and the difference in their comfort and ability in the water is noticeable. Thank you Goldfish Swim School!

Sa
Review №23

Pool is warm and facilities are clean. Staff is very friendly. My child really enjoys her swimming lessons.

Ni
Review №24

The staff is knowledgeable and nice, always willing to help and explain stuff. They have a regiment that each lvl requires and they help the kids to achieve those goals.

Ra
Review №25

Love this place great water safety skills as well as swimming classes . Staff is awesome and caring. Really clean and heated inside pool area, a great place even in cold days

He
Review №26

The swim teachers and staff are friendly and make it a fun and safe environment to learn. The facility is great too. I love how everything is laid out and themed. There are other things that are great added touches such as the swimsuit spinners, hairdryers, and the aquarium. It’s great!

Ti
Review №27

“Love the staff and the thoughtfulness for the kids with fear, love how the kids grow and progress at their own pace. Love the easy absence policy and the ability to make up class. The prices are reasonable and the facilities are super well maintained. We would stay longer but we move soon out of state.

Me
Review №28

I want to say I really like this place. My son went from age about 9 months(under a year old) til present, age 3. However,he moved up in the class and had a new teacher that made him cry and was really harsh in the water on him. I am canceling now since my son can swim now on his own anyway. I was continuing because he enjoyed it, but that has ended with this instructor. Let me say my son never cried in a lesson til with him. Do not use male instructor with R name.

Pr
Review №29

I just love this place! It’s super nice and the teachers are the most caring people.

TU
Review №30

Everybody here is so nice except this girl who works at the front desk named Monique. She was so rude when I had an inquiry about the membership I just purchased. When she answered my questions she made me fault like it was my fault and not be able to understand her explanation, and talked to me with a tone like she’s the boss giving me an order. Not impressed! Do yourself a favor and avoid her for your own good.

An
Review №31

My 2 year old boy loves coming to his swimming class. The staff and teachers are excellent.

J.
Review №32

My son was the child in the Mommy & Me lessons that screamed the entire time. I didnt know what to do and could not understand his fear of swimming or the water. I did know that he needed to learn how to swim. I enrolled him in your school and within a month he was swimming on his own; confident and happy. The instructors he had for Glider one were patient, encouraging, kind. Always celebrating his victories and giving him the space he needed to be comfortable in the water. Goldfish Swim School helped my son overcome his fear of water and swimming. To witness him overcome being afraid to having a joy for swimming is a gift and something I will be forever grateful. Not to mention I dont have to worry about him drowning anymore!

Al
Review №33

We love goldfish swim schoolOur lessons are 30 minutes and my son loves every second of it. His instructor, coach Carmen, is caring and attentive and my son had a smile plastered on his face the entire time.While my son was swimming, I glanced around at other children with their coaches and everyone was smiling and happy and all the coaches seemed sweet and caring.Weve been to swimming lessons before elsewhere and ever had a bad time but this place just felt 100 times more welcoming.I would absolutely recommend this place, especially if you have a hesitant swimmer, I bet these coaches will have them loving the water in no time.

La
Review №34

Two of my kids, ages 5 and 7, took lessons at Goldfish up through the “pro” level classes. We have a pool and knew it was important for them to become strong and confident swimmers. While at Goldfish we also felt welcome and were impressed by the facility. That being said, I don’t think I realized how much my kids benefitted from their time at Goldfish until we were on vacation. We were at a crowded resort in a pool full of people enjoying themselves. I sat outside of the pool watching my kids swim while my husband was in the pool with them. I was able to appreciate not just the survival skills my children now have, but the agility and technique that helped them avoid other people in the pool. Their swimming skills made what would have been an extremely stressful situation a lot more fun.

Le
Review №35

My son and I so far love this place! We drive a hour to go and would recommend it to anyone. Kids love it and learn how to swim awesome! The only thing I think I do not like so far is the 30mins swim sessions. I think they should be a hour! That 30mins goes by so fast and they usually have 4 kids Per instructor per class, so I just think with 30 mins and 4 kids they don’t have enough time for each kid to get Enoch learning time.

Mo
Review №36

We make a 45 mins drive just to come here. The staff is amazing, and always clean. Pool is heated and even when it’s cold outside you can shower and dry your child up before leaving. With our crazy schedules we can’t commit to coming the same day at the same time every week and they actually do causal lessons which is amazing you pick what days you want to come in, which works perfectly. If it wasn’t for them I probably would of not been able to have my child is swimming lessons. Awesome place!!!

Ka
Review №37

My husband and I signed up our special needs twins to Goldfish Swim School since on their website they claim to work with special needs kids. When we arrived to the facility we were greeted nicely by the front desk staff and given a gift bag for each since we bought the 2 month holiday package. The decor and cleanliness of the facility is spot on and the pool and room is very warm. When we filled out the form we did clearly state that our daughters are non verbal and special needs. We had primarily requested private lessons and were pushed to group lessons. From the moment my kids got in the pool they loved it the instructor looked very unsure and insecure in her ability to teach. We did express to her that our kids are special needs kids but they had taken private lessons for 2 years prior. We were watching our twins 30 minute swim lesson I could tell was going very badly the instructor looked frustrated. They brought in assistance but told us they would not be able to accommodate our twins needs. I requested a full refund of my funds of 330.00 the owner Gina was not very happy and told me she normally does not do that and that even in semi private lessons which are more expensive they may not be able to accommodate my twins so my exact words were then why would you say you work with special needs kids. She finally agreed to refund my money but she wanted me to pay for their one time swim! Really Gina you could not help my kids but you had to at least make money of one 30 minute sessions for 2 special needs kids. I finally got a refund after calling constantly. As an owner you should be respectful to the paying costumers and not rude and condescending like you did me a favor by refunding a part of my money.**WARNING if your kids are special needs dont bring them to this facility.**

Jo
Review №38

Amazing teachers, great atmosphere. Cannot highly enough recommend. My little failed out of 3 classes before here and went from afraid to diving under water in just a few months!

Ra
Review №39

We love our mini 2 swim class and how repetitive the motions are. My two year old had an easy time understanding the tasks at hand and the instructors are quick to spot which parent needs help with which motion. Overall I’d recommend 10/10 to anyone looking for swim classes. The facility is super cute and always clean plus there are so many activities to keep your child entertained if you arrive early. Two months in my child is so much more comfortable in the water at home and in class which makes me a happy mama.

An
Review №40

The teachers are always positive and encouraging, even when my daughter has been very slow to warm up and is going at her own pace in developing her skills. She often says she wants to be a swim teacher when she grows up!

Al
Review №41

Great Teachers and excellent customer service. My son loves his lessons and had learned so much.

Gi
Review №42

Amazing instructors. Wonderful facility. Wish the classes were longer because our son loves it now. Juan has had a great impact on our son getting into a pool. He looks forward to it. His face lights up when we get his swimsuit out.

M
Review №43

Great instructors, awesome facility, family friendly and well trained instructors to help! Definitely recommend going!

sa
Review №44

They are so accommodating for my schedule but also my child. He started with a fear of water and anything to do with it and now eagerly gets in when we arrive. One of our favorite parts about swim is his instructor, Randall. Watching our son connect with him and even show excitement to be going to swim because of him is so heart warming. He is kind and yet still makes sure to push our son into trying new things and over coming his fear. I couldnt rave enough about Goldfish Swim.

Ja
Review №45

Great school and great instructors. The environment is amazing and the children love it. I recommend this place to anyone looking to get there child into swimming.

Mi
Review №46

They are very organized, super clean facility, everyone is friendly and helpful, and all the swim instructors are extremely knowledgeable and teach the exact same strokes so no matter what swim instructor you get, the teaching is exactly the same. I highly recommend for any parent looking for a great place to send their children for swim lessons!

An
Review №47

We’ve had a great experience with Goldfish. Goldfish is very accommodating in terms of the family bathroom, showers, change rooms, machine to strain our wet clothes out. The receptionists are always friendly and helpful. Dominique is my son’s teacher and he’s amazing and patient with my son and the others. I would recommend Goldfish to everyone!

Ch
Review №48

We love coach Enrique! He is kind patient but firm. My son just loves him and has come so far in a month. All staff is always willing to help.

Br
Review №49

Everyone is very friendly & professional. The facility is always well kept. We have had a couple instructors now as we have been here for about 7 months...for the most part they have all been great. Truly. Our favorite instructors are Danielle (who no longer works there ) and Aurora. Aurora is great with my son, who is only 11 months old. She has patience & seems to understand the simplicity of babies. We are very happy here and I am beyond grateful to have such an incredible opportunity so close to home. GFSS is very reasonably priced, with that being said, I dont think its possible to put a price on my childs safety.

Na
Review №50

Recommend!

EI
Review №51

Customer friendly staff, pool is always clean and warm. Our 17 month old now loves the water and has developed habits that will keep him safe - all thanks to Goldfish!

Sa
Review №52

The teachers and staff are always so patient and kind. The facility is clean. My daughter loves it here and shes learning so much. Thank you.

Sa
Review №53

My 3 year old loves this place. Has great amenities and options and the instructors are amazing with the kids! Tactics seem to work well with the younger kids. Very happy we found this place!

Ma
Review №54

Very friendly teachers. Love that we can schedule make-up lessons when we have to miss a class! I love the idea of perpetual lessons (I dont have a pool at home to reinforce skills learned in just an 8 week session) and an indoor pool is wonderful - no baking in the sun or canceled lessons due to bad weather!

Fe
Review №55

The staff is so kind and accommodating. My kids cant wait for their lessons and are learning so much! All of the instructors have been great but I have to say that Dominique gets the most out of my four year old who talks about him all week and calls him his best friend!

Ar
Review №56

My minis instructor Madison is really sweet, patient, and knows how to work with babies very well she makes both my mini and I feel very comfortable. The manager Monique is extremely helpful with any issue I might have. The facility is very clean.

Ch
Review №57

Today was my sons 1st class and I couldn’t be more happy and pleased with Goldfish Swim School! My son is 3 and his instructor Jose made him feel so welcome and comfortable on his first day. Very excited to incorporate this into our weekly schedule! Highly recommend for anybody that is Contemplating putting their child in swim school :-)

Ma
Review №58

Highly recommend. We have been taking our almost 2 year old son there for a year now. The instructors are patient and friendly. Its great to see your child grow and learn with other children of similar skill levels (or lack of!)

La
Review №59

The place is great, totally designed for kids. Instructors are patient and kind, they will go the extra mile for your kid. Really love it. A very special thanks to Danielle.

Be
Review №60

Great place, small class sizes, friendly, teaching water safety early.

Br
Review №61

We love coming here, the staff is very friendly and welcoming. Its clean and has great amenities/facilities. My kids love their classes and teachers. My son especially has gained confidence in the water.

Co
Review №62

Everyone is very warm and friendly, facility is always clean, my daughters instructor is great and very patient!

Sa
Review №63

All of the instructors are so personable, patient and kind. The family nights are tons of fun as are free swims, my only gripe is not going to them sooner for swim lessons!

Me
Review №64

The coach my daughter works with is so great. He pushes her & shes built so much confidence since coming to Goldfish. You guys are appreciated! Xoxo

Jo
Review №65

Did out 1st mini2 class last night. It was so much fun. Another popular swim school in the area didnt go good with our schedule, wanted $200 for 6 10minute classs, with no make-up time allowed unless a note from a doctor ()Goldfish for the same class has infinte scheduling possiblitys, $82 for a month long 30 minute class weekly, plus a small $25 1 time membership fee. And most importantly Goldfish has heated pool and showers. As well as amenities which nobody has. Just need an easily accessible trashcan in the lobby and youll do great.

An
Review №66

A wonderful place to help children learn to swim. The instructors have a great energy that the kids pick up on. Would highly recommend this location to anyone needing lessons for their little one!

El
Review №67

Great staff and facility. My daughter and I love it here.

Ha
Review №68

Great place, extremely clean, wonderful staff, streamlined process. However, the classes aren’t long enough (only 30 min with multiple children), and after 2 months, my daughter still can’t swim.

Ma
Review №69

I could not be happier! My daughter has Down Syndrome and its difficult finding a place that is patient enough to teach her. It has not been a problem. Everyone is amazing and the facility is A1

Je
Review №70

Really great program there and all the teachers are great! My son improved leaps and bounds this first month there. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to do swim lessons

Va
Review №71

Expensive

lu
Review №72

I love goldfish swim school they offer practical lesson times That anyone can work with. Its a program that works. The facility is nice and staff always helpful. Great place!!

Ma
Review №73

We love Enrique and the way he teaches and makes my daughter feel confident in the water.

Kr
Review №74

We love the friendly atmosphere. Annie looks forward to seeing her favorite teachers and lifeguard every week. We also love that it’s a repetitive lesson every week. My daughter knows what to expect and has really made a lot of progress. I also like she’s not being rushed to learn how to swim. I believe the reason she’s not just learned how to swim- but learned to love swimming is because of the gradually way she’s being taught

el
Review №75

We love Goldfish Swim School! Rich and welcoming environment for learning and to have fun. The Instructors are very engaging and the facility is very clean and well designed.

lo
Review №76

Goldfish Swim School is amazing!

jo
Review №77

Friendly, accommodating school. Good teachers

Ma
Review №78

My 5 year old absolutely LOVES going to his swim lessons! The place is beautiful, well-kept, and the staff is top-notch. THANK YOU FOR BEING IN OUR COMMUNITY!

Je
Review №79

I love the small class sizes! The instructors are great, especially Matthew, Dominique, and Mariana.

Di
Review №80

Great staff and teachers.

Aa
Review №81

Really fun for our kids! Love the festivities of the decorations.

Be
Review №82

We love coming here. Great place, great staff.

Lo
Review №83

Fishy fishy!!

Gw
Review №84

Awesome and great service! If you are looking for the better place for your kid. Dont think 2 times and come ans enjoy this awesome team. They are always with a smile and ready to help in anything you need. For me have been so so pleasant to have my son here he have improve so so fast. We have been here since day 1 and each better and better. My friends ask me every day because they love everything i post in my snapchat from here. Love Goldenfish and recommend it 10 stars not only 5.

Br
Review №85

Love Goldfish Swim School! Beautiful facility, friendly instructors and staff, lots of great amenities.

He
Review №86

We like the way they are taught to swim with games, and the emotional treatment is great!

Ch
Review №87

You all have been extremely accommodating to my daughter with special needs and everyone is so nice and always smiling.

Ni
Review №88

Must check this place out. Exceeded my expectations in every way. Great for all ages especially younger kids.

El
Review №89

Friendly staff with an inviting environment for kids and parents. My daughter looks forward to her swim lessons each week!

cl
Review №90

Great clean place fun enviornment

Pa
Review №91

Wonderful staff!

Ma
Review №92

Great people. Starting my daughter soon.

Ca
Review №93

Great school to learn how to swim A+++

J.
Review №94

Rachel is phenomenal!!

Sm
Review №95

Great place for your kids learn how to swim

Ch
Review №96

Friendly environment for kids to learn.

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  • Address:5445 Lake Howell Rd, Winter Park, FL 32792, United States
  • Site:https://goldfishswimschool.com/winter-park/?y_source=1_MTYwNjg0NjYtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
  • Phone:+1 407-410-4660
Categories
  • Swim club
  • Baby swimming school
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Swimming school
  • Swimming facility
  • Swimming instructor
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:9am–7:30pm
  • Wednesday:9am–8pm
  • Thursday:9am–7:30pm
  • Friday:12–7:30pm
  • Saturday:9am–3:30pm
  • Sunday:9am–2pm
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