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Aqua-Tots Swim School in Toms River provides year-round swimming lessons for kids of all ages, including swim lessons for babies and toddlers. Our world-renowned swimming instruction and 'safety first, fun every second' approach features certified swim instructors, a family-friendly environment, and state-of-the-art facility with a cozy 90° pool. Aqua-Tots serves more than 150 communities worldwide and is trusted by parents to teach five million swim lessons every year. Since 1991, we've been committed to a legacy of safety; please visit our website to learn more about swim lessons for children at Aqua-Tots.
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MelissA Oswald
★ 5
The staff at aquatots are amazingly patient with our 3 year old! And the ease of rescheduling make up classes make this swim school a win for us!
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Lisa Esoldi
★ 5
We love Aqua Tots ! Bella is so good with my 15 month old daughter. She is so helpful with reviews after each session and tells you what needs to be worked on and what they are doing well at! We love Bella
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Ede Wilk
★ 5
My grandson has been swimming with Coach Bella for a few months and has grown so much as a swimmer. When he started he was hesitant to put his head in the water and now he jumps in the pool and doesn’t want to get out! He has been improving his skills floating on his back, finding the wall, kicking, breathing techniques and much more. Coach Bella is fun, happy and my grandson trusts her 100%! Love, love, love Aqua Tots and Coach Bella!
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Joaquin Velazquez Vargas
★ 3
My baby love this place. special her coach Bella she is very nice person and very patient my daughter really love her
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kathy mohr
★ 5
My grandchildren attend this school and since I have a pool it has brought me such peace of mind knowing they can swim now. The kids love going to the swim lessons and have told me how much they love the instructors ! Highly recommend!
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Dianne Spisak
★ 5
We absolutely love Aqua tots! They have been so patient with my daughter who HATED putting her face in the water. She's now willingly working to go to the bottom of the pool. They have instilled so much confidence in her. I now have my son in class at the same time as my daughter.. And her coach will cheer for my son even with me in the water with him. They are amazing people. Coach Anevay is such an amazing instructor and coach. While I'm sad her days in the pool are limited.. I'm so happy that she's still having an impact as assistant manager because she is Soo great with the kids.. especially the little ones .
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sandra Koval
★ 5
Isabella is the best. My daughter trusts her and has improved so much with her coaching
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Lisa Desimone
★ 5
Learning so much with coach isabella!
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Alyse Palfini
★ 5
Love coach isabella!
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Shea Collins
★ 5
Every time I enter the Aquatots Facility I am always greeted with smiles and positive energy. The assistant manager Anevay is always so friendly and attentive as well as the staff! Amazing swim school!
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Brittany Doslik
★ 5
My 5 year old swims with Coach Emma every week and we absolutely love her! My daughter loves coming to class and is making progress every week :)
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Matthew Scirrotto
★ 5
Our son started swim lessons with Coach Bella about two months ago. In this short time he has grown so much. When he began classes he was afraid to put his head underwater and would cry whenever his face got wet in the bath. Coach Bella has been patient and so encouraging. She has gone above and beyond her job as swim coach not only teaching our son the fundamentals of swimming-- learning to float, find the wall, breathing techniques etc. but also created an environment that our son is flourishing. He LOVES Coach Bella and trusts her. He has progressed SO much in such a short time. He is jumping into the pool and swimming to the bottom to retrieve the ring. At home we call him a little frog because he now enjoys swimming underwater in the bath tub. He can't get enough! Thank you so much for making this possible Aqua Tots and especially Coach Bella!
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Anastasia S.
★ 5
My daughter has sensory sensitivities, and both Rudy and Dan went above and beyond to make sure she felt comfortable learning to swim. When she first started, she wasn’t comfortable being in a group class, so Rudy (the owner) kindly allowed her to take individual lessons at the group rate to help her adjust. Dan, her instructor, was incredibly patient and understanding, working with her one-on-one and helping her build confidence in the water.
They also accommodated her by offering late-night sessions when the pool was almost empty — something that made a huge difference for her comfort level. Thanks to their kindness and flexibility, she’s now back in group classes and absolutely loves it! She swims with enthusiasm and excitement every week.
I’m so grateful for Rudy’s compassion and Dan’s dedication. It’s rare to find a program that truly meets each child’s unique needs so thoughtfully. I highly recommend them to any parent looking for a supportive and skilled swim team!
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Sarah P
★ 5
Coach Liah is the best! My daughter has been taking weekly classes with her since February and she is so confident and loves the water! We can't recommend her enough! 🥰
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Oksana Miklukho-Maklai
★ 5
My son has been taking swim lessons at Aqua-Tots, and we absolutely love it! After just four weeks, we’ve already seen huge progress. The instructors are wonderful — especially Bella, whom my son adores. They make such a great team together! He’s so engaged and excited about his classes that we added a second day per week because he keeps asking about his lessons every day. Highly recommend Aqua-Tots!
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Kim Ricc
★ 5
Isabella is amazing! My daughter has come such a long way in her class! 10 out of 10!
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Jamie Kasica
★ 5
Kayleigh has such a kind and caring nature. She is a perfect fit for my son who was very nervous to start. And he has come such a long way
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Carol Cohen
★ 5
My son has his swimming lessons with Kiley on Sunday mornings and he has learned so much in a short time! All of the instructors are amazing and really work well with the children. Kiley has been a great support to my son while he’s learning and has helped him develop his skills. They don’t push them to do anything they don’t want to do and make sure all of the children are comfortable. The best thing I ever did was sign my son up for lessons at Aqua Tots!
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Danielle
★ 5
Coach Bella is the absolute BEST!!! My daughter is thriving at swimming thanks to Bella. She is so kind and patient with all the kids!
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Kathy Christy
★ 5
Anevay and Daniel are amazing! All of the instructors at Aqua-Tots are fantastic but these two in particular have been so great for our kids
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Daniella Gessa
★ 5
Bella was amazing today! Very attentive & playful with my daughter!
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jek gomez
★ 5
my son loves jackie. She’s been a great coach.
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Nichole Napolitano
★ 5
Kayleigh has been amazing! My daughter has learned so much from her
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Susan DaQuila-Babuschak
★ 5
Our 3 year old has been enrolled at Aqua Tots since he was 18 months old. All of the coaches are great with our son (especially Jaclyn and Anevay) and the curriculum is perfect for kids. I’m so happy knowing that my child will have the skills to keep himself safe in the water if anything were to happen where he fell in a pool. He loves going to swimming every week and we love taking him there!
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Kelly Weis
★ 5
Love aqua tots!! 2/4 of our kids go there and we love all the instructors. Class levels are amazing and they really care about the kids and their skills / safety! - Lillis Family
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Fortunato Jardinico
★ 5
My daughter loves her swim lessons here, especially with coach Anevay. That's her favorite coach. She says she learns best from her.
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Alexandra D'Ambro
★ 5
Coach Anevay has been a knowledgeable and dedicated instructor for both my children. My 4 year old entered her class scared to let go of the instructor and within two months coach Anevay boosted my child’s confidence and was able to help them learn to swim on their own. She continues to encourage them to meet their potential.
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Kimberly Pastine
★ 5
Coach Bella is great. She’s super patient and helps the kids feel very comfortable in the water.
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Catherine Peters
★ 5
We love Bella !
I’m seeing a huge improvement in my son’s confidence in the water. Very happy with the aqua tots program & especially our swim instructor, Bella !
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Drew Wilk
★ 5
My grandson adores Coach Bella! She has been so encouraging and he loves coming to swim. He has made a lot of progress and is so comfortable in the water. He learns more and more with each session and he is gaining confidence in the pool. Thank you Aqua Tots and Coach Bella!!
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mallory orlando
★ 5
My son has thrived since starting here! Anevay has been a wonderful swim instructor to him!
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Megan Dillon
★ 5
Coach Bella is the BEST! My daughter used to be terrified of coming to swim but she’s now excited to come to swim every week. She’s a great asset to the Aqua-Tots team!
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Milngistics LLC
★ 5
Bella does an awesome job teaching with my 2 year old son how to swim! He is excited to go to aqua tots every week! Keep up the good work.
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Stacie H
★ 5
My daughter has been swimming at Aqua-Tots since they opened and has made so much progress. Coach Anevay is the best, so kind and caring with the little ones!
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SironniG
★ 5
Aqua tots has been so great for my 13 month son! His coach Isabella is so great with him and she gives us good tips. We get so excited to see her interact with him week to week. We would recommend this swim school to anyone and everyone!
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Ayana Pierre
★ 5
We love Aqua-Tots! Our son has the best time with Coach Isabella. She is so patient and gives the best feedback. We always look forward to our swim classes with her.
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Todd Zeek
★ 5
There are so many great people that keep AquaTots running as smoothly and efficiently as it does, that I dont know all their names, but we especially Love Instructors, Anavay and Carly. Lisa at the front desk is also amazing. I highly recommend this excellent Swim School.
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Linda Zeek
★ 5
The Staff at AquaTots go above and beyond to make you feel welcome, and The Instructors are kind, compassionate and extremely knowledgeable. We are quite fond of many of the employees, especially Anavay and Carly. I highly recommend Aqua Tots for all levels of Swimming.
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Ray Kroeger
★ 5
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Ricky Herb
★ 5
We have had my son and daughter in aqua tots for a few months now. Can’t say enough good things about coach Bella. She not only has been a great coach but she goes out of her way to make the kids feel special and they love her.
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Adena Parnell
★ 5
Anevay is the most outgoing person and very intelligent person when it comes to teach young children. I highly recommend this place for swim lessons!!
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Susan Rodriguez
★ 5
My grandson, Julian, loves “Coach Bella” (Isabella). I feel he has made so much progress with her because she genuinely seems excited to be there! He feels safe with her and when he does a new skill! Wow! Her reaction is so reinforcing for him! She has great attention to the group gives each child what they need to succeed!
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Nicole Towne
★ 5
Love it here! Coach Anevay is amazing with the kids! She’s hard working and pushes the kids to their fullest potential! Would recommend to anyone who’s interested in getting their kiddos swim lessons!
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Annaleigh Jones
★ 5
The whole staff is phenomenal, they are so welcoming and kind. The facilities are clean and comfortable. The kids love it and learn so much. I recommend this place to everyone!
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dina lopreiato
★ 5
We love Anevay! My daughter is so much more confident in the water with her as her coach!
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Amber Kochell
★ 5
Coach Anevay has been such a delight to work with and have my son learn from! He gets so excited to come to swim every Tuesday.
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briana vandexter
★ 5
anevey teaches my kids how to swim and she is amazing. i recommend her and she is a very good manager as well. love her to bits, very fun and energetic!
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Jessica Herb
★ 5
Coach Bella is awesome! My daughter has been with her for months and loves her. She’s an awesome teacher and has taught her how to swim in level 3 and moved her up to level 4. We love coming to see her. Highly recommend!
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Lidiane Uchoa
★ 5
I have 2 kids there. The teachers are amazing and they are learning so fast. I really recommend for everyone!
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T D
★ 5
The staff is so helpful and friendly, always! Facility is clean. Coach Anavey and Coach Alexa are great! Wonderful teachers and great feedback each week! I attribute my daughter's success in swimming to them!
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Jaclyn Mazurowski
★ 5
All of the coaches are great!
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Kevin Mazza
★ 5
Rileigh has been great with keeping my son engaged in his swimming and learning. They just don’t bring your children around the pool. They teach them techniques to practice consistently no matter the coach.
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Christine Anderson
★ 5
We love coach Bella! She has made our daughter feel so comfortable in the water and helped her gain skills needed for water safety.
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Jessica Connor
★ 5
We’ve had such a wonderful experience at Aqua-Tots, and I can’t say enough good things about Anevay, who has been my daughter’s swim instructor. From the very first lesson, Anevay made Summer feel comfortable and confident in the water. She is patient, encouraging, and truly knows how to connect with kids in a way that makes learning fun.
If you’re considering swim lessons, I highly recommend Aqua-Tots and especially Anevay. She has been such a positive influence in Summer’s swim journey, and we’re so grateful for her!
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Elisha
★ 5
I love aqua tots. If you have coach Anevay your kid is in good hands and will have a lot of fun😁
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Arlene Mckevitt
★ 5
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Carol Illiano
★ 5
My son and nephew both went and had the best experience. Coach Bella was beyond amazing, she was patient and understanding, they were so excited just to see her. Will definitely go again, with Coach Bella!
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Bilyana Ellis
★ 5
We have been going to Aqua Tots, Toms River for almost 2 years and we love the place. It’s a very clean facility. They are very flexible with classes and adjusting with make overs. The owner is very pleasant, friendly and professional. The front desk assistants are awesome. Always very friendly, professional looking forward to help with your needs either cancelling, rescheduling or if you have any further questions.
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Alisa Carmelengo
★ 5
We have absolutely loved our experience at Aqua Tots! It’s such a warm and friendly environment and our son truly looks forward to swimming there each week. Our experience has been made even more incredible by our coach, Anevay. She’s absolutely incredible with helping our son feel comfortable in the water, she gives him space but also pushes him to go out of his comfort zone. He wholeheartedly trusts her and I can’t thank her enough for that. Having her as our coach has been such a gift.
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Carissa Worman
★ 5
We just adore Ashlyn! She has been so helpful and patient with our daughter on her swim journey. In just a few weeks we have seen such a major improvement in her skills and confidence. Thanks Ashlyn!
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Jennifer Richmond
★ 5
Hands down the best place for swim lessons. We’ve been there since they open and have had many great instructors and you can’t go wrong with any of them. The entire staff is phenomenal!
We’ve also been so lucky to have coach Anevey for the past 6 months. She goes above and beyond for the kids. My daughter adores her and she never gets mad that I’m always late!
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Cassandra Gigante
★ 5
We love Aqua Tots! Everything there is top notch! From cleanliness to instruction and everything in between. Coach Darren and Kristin have been amazing instructors and the progress my daughter has made the past 4 months is incredible! Thank you Aqua Tots.
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James Mccolgan
★ 5
Wonderful our instructor Anevay is great. Works with our granddaughter like it was her own child our 2 year old is always looking forward to the next lesson
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dominique farina
★ 5
We look forward to swim every Monday with coach Anevey! They are the best !!
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Kimberly Benitez
★ 5
Nate has loved coming here since he was 4 months. Instructor Bella is awesome 💕
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Joe Defilippis
★ 5
Bella is the best!!
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kristin marmion
★ 5
Nothing but positive experiences here. Since our son was 9 months old. He loves the water. He loves the coaches. Especially Coach Anevay! The app makes it easy to schedule too.
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Ann Cecere
★ 5
We love Coach Anavey! She’s a teacher at heart and not only teaches with passion, but wants the students to excel cos she has so much faith in them. My daughter learned so much and gained the confidence she needed. We highly recommend Aqua-Tots! Everyone is kind and has the goal for each kid to succeed.
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Alexa Smentkowski
★ 5
coach alexa is awesome across all platforms 10/10 recommend her to anyone!
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Kristin Simmons
★ 5
Anevay is not only a great lifeguard but a swim instructor as well!
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Michael Cohen
★ 5
We absolutely love Aqua Tots !! Anevay has made Brody more confident and has helped him learn to love the pool so much more! She works so well with both of my kids!!!
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Jillian Ferlsan
★ 5
Amazing!
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Matthew Marino
★ 5
Coach Anevay is the best! She helped our toddler Aria go from terrified of the water to loving swim class and Anevay. So proud of the progress they made together.
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J Cai
★ 5
Our daughter has the best experience here. She was so nervous when she started but Coach Anevay has been so great to work with. She has been instrumental in helping her conquer her fears and gain confidence in the water.
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Nina Caianiello
★ 5
We LOVE instructor Anevay!!!! My daughter struggled so much in the beginning but as soon as she had instructor Anevay, she made so much progress. My daughter absolutely loves her and I recommend Anevay to everyone I know!!!
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Erica Deluco
★ 5
We love going to swim Coach Annavay is the best, she is so good with the kids and explains everything thoroughly which was so helpful in the beginning because I was nervous about dunking and now that’s my daughters favorite part.
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Katherine Vieira
★ 5
We truly enjoyed our time at Aqua Tots with Coach Bella: my daughter absolutely adored her and looked forward to class bc Coach Bella made it fun and engaging while also learning the necessary skills. Whenever anyone asks, I always tell them about our experience there, especially how much we loved Coach Bella!
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Christina Muise
★ 5
My son’s teacher Isabella is amazing. She makes the class so fun and he’s gotten so much better swimming in a short period of time. I’d highly recommend her and aqua tots in general.
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Alexa Burger
★ 5
Coach Isabella is the absolute best!!! We love her
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Rebecca Turner Garvey
★ 5
After trying another local swim school for a year, we moved over to Aqua Tots when they opened and it's been great! My son has learned so much and become very confident (and safe) in the water. He had Miss Bella most recently and loved having her as his instructor and going to his lessons each week. Thank you!
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Michelle Reagan
★ 5
Kylee loves her tadpole swim classes with Isabella! She is the best swim instructor! :)
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Madelyne Wagner
★ 5
Aqua Tots is a great swim school and has helped our little ones (3 & 20 months) grow their confidence in the water and learn how to swim. We've been coming to this location for about 2 years now and I recommend it to all of our friends. The staff is friendly and personable. I'd like to give a special shout out to Coach Anevay for making our children comfortable, teaching water safety, and especially making a fun atmosphere during their lessons.
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Ashley Downey
★ 5
We love Aqua tots! It has helped my daughter build so much confidence in and out of the water. The facility is also spotless which is a huge plus!
Coach Bella and Coach Ashlyn are amazing! Bella makes my daughter feel so comfortable remembering her name and going out of her way to say hello to her even on the days we have other coaches. Ashlyn is amazing at pushing my daughter to her limits even when it feels scary. Definitely recommend both the facility and our favorite coaches 😊
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Hayley Harleman
★ 5
I’ve been bringing my daughter here for about a year. She gets so excited every week to come in and swim. Instructors are great, we’ve been with Isabella and our daughter is very comfortable with her. Highly recommend!
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Angela Brown
★ 5
I have been coming here with my daughter for well over a year. The staff is always so nice. My daughter loves coach Anevay, she is so nice, always made us feel comfortable, is always willing to help and explain anything you need! Can’t say enough good things about this place!
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Pampered Tito
★ 5
Ms. Bella is a great teacher !!! We love her :)
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Alexandra LaStella
★ 5
We love Aqua Tots & we love Ms. Bella!!! Hands down the best , thank you for everything Bella !
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Vince LaStella
★ 5
Aqua tots is amazing. We love the program and love the confidence that has been built so far by just a few months of classes. My granddaughter goes there and has had Ms. Bella from the start. She is kind , loves the Littles , and is an amazing teacher . If you can , schedule with her - you won’t regret it !
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Camille Valmon
★ 5
Bella is the best she’s great with my son!!
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Dot Hoffman
★ 5
Cali is the best teacher ever! We love it there!
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Michelle Ray
★ 5
Coach Bella is the absolute best with our three boys! She has created a fun environment that has helped our youngest feel safe and comfortable getting in the water.
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Kyle Shaw
★ 5
Daren was extremely wonderful and Lea is always smiling ! My daughter loves it there !
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Billy Jensen
★ 5
Aqua tots has a fantastic program for kids with measurable progress. The entire staff is always pleasant and helpful- they always greet you when you arrive and leave.
Coach Cali has been amazing with my son, he looks forward to his lessons every week and he has been progressing quickly under her guidance. She's kind, patient and has fun with the kids- a truly wonderful instructor.
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Nicole Stueber
★ 5
Lea was super helpful with my scheduling needs. All the staff and coaches are patient and kind. A++
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Kimberly Fazzini
★ 5
We have been going to AquaTots for about 6 months & we are loving the experience so far - facilities have always been clean, staff is always welcoming, polite, and seem happy to be there. The app is convenient for any needed scheduling changes. Our son is 4 years old and is always excited for his next class.
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Dei
★ 5
We love coach Bella! My son was very hesitant to start swimming- especially putting his head under the water. Coach Bella has been so patient, fun and encouraging. My son looks forward to swim every week. Thank you Coach Bella!!
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Dan Waz
★ 5
Aqua-Tots has been an amazing experience for our 2-year-old, but especially our time with Coach Isabella. Her kindness and fun energy is something we look forward to every lesson, and our swimming skills reflect her great teaching abilities!
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Kathleen Donahue
★ 5
My son has improved so much since starting swim lessons this summer. We’ve had lessons at another place in the area and we’ve seen much faster progress at Aqua-Tots! I highly recommend to anyone looking to enroll in swim lessons for their kids. Coach Bella has been an amazing teacher for my son. He trusts her and looks forward to all of his lessons with her!
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Toni Betts
★ 5
We love Aqua Tots! Anevay is both my daughter & son’s instructor. My daughter is 4 in her Level 4 class and my son is almost 2 in her Level 2 class. My daughter is swimming completely independently. Anevay has taught her confidence, pool safety and survival skills, and is working on advanced skills such as the backstroke and side breaths. She has taught my son proper pool safety boundaries, and how to be comfortable in the water. He is (almost) swimming independently under water, and is working on learning how to tread. Anevay has a way with the kids, making them feel comfortable with her while implementing the swim curriculum, and still making swim class fun and exciting.
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Toni Betts
★ 5
We love aqua tots! Anevay is both my daughter & son’s instructor. My daughter is in Level 4, and my son is Level 2. She has taught my daughter within the year, to swim completely independently. My daughter has learned swim safety, along with proper pool safety boundaries, survival skills, and is now learning new swim skills such as the back stroke and side breaths!
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Karli Miele
★ 5
Anevay is a great instructor ! Both my boys had her as a teacher and they both learned and had a blast with her ! I definitely
Recommend!
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Yesenia Vazquez
★ 5
Excelente escuela de natación. Mi hija tenía muchísimo miedo al agua aqui aprendío a nadar .sus entrenadores miy lindas personas ,amables y sobre todo paciencia con los niños. La instalación siempre limpia y un lugar muy agradable para los niños .
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Kelly Smith
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Nikki Fayed
★ 5
My kids love it the instructors are great small classes and well organized
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Jenna Griffiths
★ 5
We have done 6 classes so far and my daughter has acclimated quickly. She started at 11 months and is thriving thanks to the instructors, especially Darren. He is sweet and seems to really enjoy teaching. The learning activities are perfect for her age and effective in teaching proper swim safety as well as introducing the infants to water skills.
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Emilee Jackson
★ 5
Aqua tots is a professional and attentive swim school. My daughter loves going and is catching on quickly. Great place to take your kids!
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Brittaney Napoleon
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K HA
★ 5
Wonderful location, staff and experience! It’s worth the money! The facility is beautiful, the owner listens to concerns and the coaches are all very sweet!
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Darian Baez
★ 5
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Benji Farinaro
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lauren avignone
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Colleen Albert
★ 5
This school is absolutely fantastic! All the coaches are so patient and helpful and positive! We have seen great improvement across all levels!! Highly recommend at any age!
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Brett Berman
★ 5
Amazing staff and coaches and immaculate faculty. My son can’t wait to go to his swim lessons and is learning so quickly!
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Sharmylla Siew
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As a mother of an autistic toddler, I left this facility feeling heartbroken and deeply disappointed.
I had high hopes when I enrolled my son in swim classes here, especially since it came recommended by his ABA therapist. Unfortunately, the experience fell drastically short of expectations. Despite being part of a large franchise which you would assume would invest in proper staff training what we encountered were mostly high school-aged instructors who clearly lacked both the training and temperament to work with young children, especially those on the spectrum.My son is autistic, but not severely so. He is very capable of following direction when given the proper support, yet he was treated as though he were incapable of participating. What upset me most was that I had clearly communicated his needs in advance through both the intake forms and in-person conversations. Still, I watched not only my child, but three others, be pulled out of class not due to misbehavior, but because the instructors lacked patience, flexibility, and understanding.
This place does not feel like a nurturing or inclusive learning environment. It feels like a money-driven business prioritizing volume over the quality of instruction or the well-being of children. It was painful to watch my excited son be dismissed simply because the staff didn’t know how to adapt or engage.
If you are a parent of a child with special needs, particularly on the spectrum, I strongly advise you to look elsewhere. Every child deserves to be met where they are not treated as a burden for needing a little extra care. This experience was not just disappointing…it was damaging.
To the manager , who felt the need to reiterate they were not money driven - during an evaluation of this kind , why not redirect the child to a instructor who could have properly evaluated him for your special programming for children with disabilities ? Why go on to tell me theirs a wait list and show the opportunity all while reiterating those classes are basically unattainable
As a Forbes council member , a business owner and mother i truly stand by the idea not everyone should be in business and aqua tots should certainly not be in business
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Chaya Fischer
★ 5
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Josefina Sebastian
★ 5
Disculpen en ese lugar ablan español
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Michelle P
★ 5
I love the staff and coaches! Always so welcoming and helpful!
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Steve Dietlein
★ 5
I have been nothing but happy with Aqua Tots. Fantastic facility with great coaches. Coach Greg, who teaches my kids, does the perfect job of balancing fun while keeping the kids focused on learning this life-saving skill! Highly recommended.
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Desiree kyner
★ 5
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Tristan Giberson
★ 5
We love coach chase! He makes my son feel safe in the water & he looks forwards to going to swim!
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Renee Hansen
★ 5
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T Coppola
★ 5
Spoke with a lovely young lady named Kristin. Great place for the kids to learn.
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Kristina M D'Antonio
★ 5
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Elizabeth McKnight
★ 5
Aqua-Tots is an exceptional swim school that provides a welcoming and supportive environment for all swimmers. The entire staff is not only friendly but also incredibly understanding and helpful, making every lesson a positive experience.
Coach Dan, in particular, is truly one of a kind. My son has been attending the S.N.A.P. program with him since the summer, and the progress he has made is remarkable. Coach Dan has a deep understanding of Autism and an incredible ability to connect with my son. His patience, knowledge, and approach to teaching are unmatched. He knows exactly how to encourage my son to listen and follow instructions while ensuring he gets breaks when needed.
What sets Coach Dan apart is his ability to make swimming fun while focusing on my son’s strengths. He uses those strengths as a foundation to help improve areas that need development, creating a supportive and confidence-building experience. I truly cannot say enough great things about Coach Dan—his dedication and expertise have made all the difference!
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stacie broderick
★ 5
We love Mr.Daniel he is patient and kind and I have seen such an improvement within my sons confidence in a pool and trying to swim! My son was terrified of the water and now he is doing well and can’t wait to ring the bell!
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Romina Sabatini
★ 5
Really happy with the lessons my son (2.5) is taking we love his coaches, my favorite is Danella, she is amazing with kids and my son loves her, the whole crew from front desk, to other coaches are
Really attentive to the kids needs. I would recommend this place 100%
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Kevin Kolans
★ 5
The rating is no joke…a+ educators.. clean like a hospital
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Sara Beach
★ 5
The entire staff at aqua-tots Tom’s River is amazing, from the moment we check in at the front to when we leave everyone is so extremely friendly. The women at the front desk are just so nice! They are so kind to my son. He went from level 2 to level 3 recently and it felt like everyone was so genuinely happy for him. We have Miss Shayla as our instructor and she is just the sweetest! She is so patient and kind. The progress he made with her is so great! I tell our friends that have children all the time how great the school is!
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Georgia Teperikidou
★ 5
Great swimming school , clean and safe environment . Excellent instructors and curriculum hand overall a very well run program . Love the app as well easy to adjust our schedule and do make up if needed .
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Erin Roddy
★ 5
Very clean, awesome staff. Coach Greg is our daughter’s favorite. Would highly recommend giving it a try.
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Courtney Pohl
★ 5
great experience much better then the other local swim schools around town
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Courtney Cilento
★ 5
We love Aqua-tots! The swim instructors and staff are always so friendly and helpful. Changes classes is super easy with their app. I currently have a 1.5 & 3.5 year old enrolled and they are both amazing swimmers!
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Greta Styciura
★ 5
Such a fantastic experience! Coach Apryl, Coach Daren and Coach Danela have all been instrumental in my children’s success!
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Ana Gomes
★ 5
Starting with the front desk being super nice always with a smile, to the instructors i have to speak about the ones that teach my kids, Daren is the best, i can see he loves what he does, he have such a patience ( i wish i had half of it) with the kids, i personally request to have him to teach my oldest one. The second teacher is Alexa, she is a sweetheart, very sweet with the kids and patient, could not ask for better place to have my kids learning how to swim! For sure i will recommend as i already do! In general 5⭐️
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Meghan Knox
★ 5
Love the clean facility and friendly staff. My daughter absolutely loves going and has learned so much already!
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Kenzie Vulgaris
★ 5
What a fun swimming school!!! The staff are supper friendly, and so are the teachers! I started my daughter when she was 4 months old here, she is currently about to turn 7 months, and she love it!
Especially the teachers are super caring, and as first time mom the classes are fun but It’s a little nerve-racking when it comes to submerging your baby under water. The teachers were super amazing and patient with me And explaining how everything is done! They don’t push you to things you’re not ready/ comfortable with. ( and I did submerge her underwater and she did great like they said, and she didn’t even cry!!!
To say the least we love the school, and the staff!
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Rebecca Mauel
★ 5
The couches are very friendly and patient with the kids. They make learning to swim so much fun!
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laura borgess
★ 5
My 2.5 year-old granddaughter is loving her time at Aqua Tots. She is progressing beautifully. Love everything about the place!
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ASHLEY TAYLOR-LILLIS
★ 5
My two boys are 4 and 2 and we’ve tried pretty much ALL the swim schools in the area. I was hesitant to try another but when aqua tots opened I said why not. It has been THE BEST experience! My oldest son who had been petrified to swim after graduating infant swim rescue after just a week at Aqua tots was on the road to being comfortable again. Months later and he’s graduating to another level and swims laps in our pool at home. Both the kids love it and I can’t say enough amazing things about the staff! They truly care and are educated properly which is something all the other swim places in the area were lacking. 5 stars and beyond! I’d recommend it to anyone
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Amanda
★ 5
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Sean Fitzpatrick
★ 5
Coach Darren has had such an amazing impact on my son’s desire to swim and learn! He looks forward to session every week - which is a stark difference from when we first started!
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Phil graca
★ 5
The good reviews say everything about this place. If u want to see your kids learning how to swim, this is the perfect place. Good investment for them. Very important to learn how to swim, specially when u living by the beach. This place is fenomenal whit great team of teachers, clean and organized. U can see they try to focus in your kid, and they try to teach the best they can. Awesome instructors special(Daren) u can see is really good on teaching and work with kids,u can see real progress.But en general they all good in what they do.Top to Bottom. We cannot ask for better place to open here in Toms River. And one more thing, u see the kids graduate and their progress. In the end the kids love it. My 2 daughters they love it and they start doing some progress already. I recommend %100 to any parents this school. I don’t know the owner, but want to say THANKYOU to open up this amazing school whit just a great Staff, we need it.
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June Polichetti
★ 5
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Maria
★ 5
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Danielle Nichols
★ 5
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Daniel D
★ 5
We have been very happy with the curriculum and facilities at the Brick location. The coaches are very understanding and helpful in introducing kids to the water, especially in the beginning when emotions are high for them.
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Heather Monzo
★ 5
One month of lessons and we have already seen a huge difference in our 21month old. Danella leads the minnows class with patience & positive attitude. We are so happy to work with her and look forward to future classes. Thank you Toms River for being clean and accommodating!
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Rachael Leta-Graham
★ 5
Every coach we've had has been excellent and so friendly with the kids and parents. They are all very well trained and provide a great experience. The front desk staff is friendly and attentive. The facility is very clean. The app also provides great flexibility for busy family schedules!!
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Marie Ventrone
★ 5
My baby LOVES her swim classes at Aqua Tots. The owners are the kindest, too!
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Lyla Servis
★ 5
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Jenna Fleck
★ 5
Coach Danella has been wonderful. She helped my son go from crying to absolutely loving the water!
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Gabrielle A. Tumminello
★ 5
I cannot say enough good things about Aqua Tots, Coach Chase has been a God send for my behavioral & developmentally challenged 3-year-old grand baby. The owner Ruddy is great & has a well trained staff. I love this place!!!!
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Nicole Frazier
★ 5
I want to start my review by saying the owner, Stephanie, was so kind and answered any questions I had via her personal Facebook messenger! It made my planning and decision making so much easier!
I have not had a bad experience with aqua tots! The whole staff is super friendly and they always have smiles on their face. I have had three coaches for my son and they all were wonderful!
We are now steadily swimming with Coach Shayla! She is AMAZING with my son and he adores her. He gets very excited on the way to class because he will be with Coach Shayla! We have not even rounded two months of swim and my boy is reaching the deep bottom to get the ring and holding his breath and getting to the edge for 5 seconds plus! He has mastered climbing out of the pool to safety! For a new swimmer and being 3 years old I feel that is FANTASTIC! He is obsessed with jumping in, which Shayla lets him do each class and he is over joyed by it!
Keep up the good work.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ to the entire aqua tot team!
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Melissa Soranno
★ 5
We’ve been going to AquaTots since it opened in February. One of my children was timid when she started and the coaches were very patient with her. Within a couple of weeks, she became comfortable and was begging to go to her lessons. Both of my kids loved going and I feel they gained a lot of skills in pool safety. Coach Alexa and Coach Jacklyn helped my kids get pool ready for summertime.
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Amanda Maxcosi
★ 1
They cancel classes left and Right
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Taylor L
★ 5
We love it here! Alexa is a great instructor and taught my son with patience and kindness. Everybody here is so nice !
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Coralie LAURENCE
★ 5
Love Madison ! She is awesome with kids. And know tricks to make them progress.
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Brittany Higgins
★ 5
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Jenny Scro
★ 5
My son loves Aqua Tots! They are very honest in their feedback, have a great facility, and amazing supportive teachers!
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Michael Christ
★ 5
Super welcoming and comfortable place! Everyone here is really nice and every kid looks like they have a great time.
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Mrs. Ruseva
★ 5
Absolutely amazing! We just switched from the swim school down the road in the gym. It was filthy… this is an amazing facility. Clean and professional. We are so impressed and can’t even imagine how much time we lost on potential progress by not knowing you guys are here and open. We love instructor Alexa and the progress our daughter already is displaying. She is all smiled and as parents seeing your child evolve and learn is so rewarding. Thank you for running the business beautifully, it’s a pleasure coming here
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Kaitlyn
★ 5
I highly recommend this swim school. The owners are super sweet & the place is spotless. I was a fairy hair vendor at there grand opening & it was so busy and I got so many compliments about the swim school & the fairy hair! Go check them out !
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toni moss
★ 5
Amazing location and facility! Very clean, staff is friendly and the owner is helpful & available to answer all questions. I was at the grand opening and it was such a fun afternoon! Great addition to the community
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Takia Clayton
★ 5
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Baxter Five
★ 5
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Christine
★ 5
We love everything about aqua tots!! Our daughter and son look forward to their swim classes every week. From the staff to the facility everything is wonderful!! Every single member of the team is truly amazing. Thank you aqua tots for an awesome experience!!
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tim fabian
★ 5
We have already recommended your school to multiple families. We are very pleased with how nice every single person you interact with is. Kayleigh, my daughter’s coach is amazing! She is so patient and kind and really building my daughter’s confidence. We are very grateful to be getting her the tools she needs to be safe in water. Thank you!
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Andrew Leustek
★ 5
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Kimberly Kopec
★ 5
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William Collins
★ 5
Aquatots of Toms River is a beautiful facility! From our introductory class, we knew we would be purchasing a membership. The facility is immaculate and state of the art. The pools are warm and divided into sections large enough for your entire class, with showers to rinse off after class. There is a large changing area with changing tables to get yourself and your little one organized and ready. An area with hair dryers and a state of the art swim suit dryer was a plus so I didn’t have to lug wet swim suits home.
The facility is nicely staffed with friendly front desk employees able to discuss our membership, changes needed, or any issues. The life guards are constantly on duty making us feel safe. But we have to give it to the instructors. The class was intimidating for me at first as a parent. I was reluctant to swim in the my 1 year old and do the dunking exercises, let alone the more basic ones. However, I had one class with Chase who changed my mindset. Chase was patient with me from the beginning even when my child cried the majority of the time. Chase was a resourceful instructor willing to stop a moment and tailor the exercise a little more to my child’s skill level and comfortability. He then took time to explain techniques and theory behind the exercises and what we are accomplishing. Now after 5 or so classes, my child never cries and actually enjoys the water. We specifically have requested Chase as our instructor each week due to his awesome knowledge and skill, but also his willingness to adapt for our needs and explain how to do each procedure according to the skill level. I cannot recommend this facility or this instructor enough. Great place and great guy.
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Daniel Morovan
★ 5
What an absolute pleasure and treasure of a find. First, let me state that within the FIRST week of going, we saw an improvement in our daughter greater than the 4 MONTHS of the prior swim school she attended. The main advantage that this place has compared to the prior school is that the pool is warm, and spacious. There is plenty of space to perform several classes at the same time, without feeling like you are being bounced around. Second, there is plenty of seating for the parents, even right in front of your swimming child. There are comfortable chairs and tables spread all around. There are about 15 changing rooms, and 4 full bathrooms to handle all your needs.
Now, let's talk about the instructors: I'd like to give a shoutout to Chase and Jessica. We have seen them work with our kids and seen the compassion, instructions, and encouragement which fuels our kids to continue going. They love to come here. One time, my daughter did get upset and cry, and only because the lesson was OVER!
Now let's talk about the owner, Ruddy. I witnessed first hand what a leader does. There was an incident where one child unfortunately had a liquid accident from his mouth (it did not reach the pool or the water). The owner himself came with all the cleaning utensils and supplies and personally got down and scrubbed, cleaned, washed, and sprayed the area. He could have easily let one of his employee do it, but he took it upon himself. Now that's showing a good leadership, leading by example.
Overall, you could not ask for a better swim school. There is plenty of parking, there's the app where you can schedule all your make-up days and follow the progress of your child, there's the warm welcome from the front desk as you walk in, and there's the feedback from the coaches after EVERY lesson.
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Alycia Byrne-Narvaez
★ 1
My mother in law signed my 2 year old for class's here and two times I drove all the way from Jackson and the facility was still closed. The second time my mother in law called and confirmed the day before and the woman confirmed the class was going on but they had no C.O when we arrived both times. Terrible customer service and so unprofessional. I will never return or refer anyone to this establishment
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Kayla McCoy
★ 5
Coach Casey at Aqua-Tots in Toms River is the best! She keeps every class fun and professional.
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Carlos Lopez
★ 5
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Eugenia Panos Funk
★ 5
My daughter is a swim instructor here, and she is loving it. She raves about how warm the pool is, how clean the environment is, how the training has been so thorough and helpful, how kind and dedicated the owners are, and how great the staff is. She is amazed how there is a specific curriculum to follow and that it seems to be scientifically based. I almost wish I had a little one again, just so I could experience the facility and all it has to offer myself. Excellent job, guys!
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Michael D
★ 5
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Jay
★ 5
Fantastic experience! The staff here was so nice and polite. The utilities were also super clean. My son can’t wait to come back next time. I would highly recommend!
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Gia koppie
★ 5
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Anne Jagunla
★ 5
I loooooove this place! Very family friendly! My 5 year old is having a blast and he is doing so well in just 1 week. The instructors or so patient and are passionate about the little ones. My 2.5 year old was a champ as well during the free session. Will definitely enroll her soon! The owner Rudy is very
hardworking and welcoming. All the staffs are super nice! Best swim school 🎉
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Faith
★ 5
Love this swim school. The atmoaphere, the skills of the swim instructor and how they made my child very comfortable under water. This is by far the BEST swim school around. You will love it here....... give it a try
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Caitlyn May
★ 1
Wanted to love this place but I’m actually horrified instead. My 3 year old just had her first class that lasted about 5 minute here before I took her out. It started off with her crying not wanting to go in because she was scared- typical 3 year old behavior. We got her to settle down and finally be brave enough to go in. Within idk..30 seconds they submerged her which made my daughter absolutely freak out again. While CRYING they dunked her again?! She came out to talk to me and explain she didn’t like going under so I told her to tell the teacher you aren’t ready to go under yet and she won’t put you under again. So she bravely went back in and I watched her tell the instructor that she did not want to go under again yet.. my daughter wasn’t even done talking yet when the teacher threw her under AGAIN! That’s when we left and canceled our membership immediately. I mean come on. I understand swim school involves going under the water. But she’s 3 and practically begging at this point to stop throwing her under the water. The teacher disregarded her pleads and I’m honestly disgusted by that. I mean where is the compassion and respect? There needs to be some ease into learning how to swim especially with a scared toddler. I would not recommend this place at all to anybody unless you want your child’s fears/wishes/desired learning pace ignored and traumatized. A kid isn’t going to learn how to swim by being repeatedly thrown under the water while begging and screaming in horror. A real swim school would’ve switched up and worked on other skills to build my daughters confidence to being comfortable going under once they were aware of her fear. Shameful
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