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We absolutely love this swim school! The teachers, especially Gideon, Maher, and Melanie are incredibly patient, kind, and truly care about the kids. It’s always such a positive experience — my children look forward to their swim lessons every single week.

The bathrooms are always clean, the showers have warm water and shampoo/body wash, blow dryers work and everything is so well maintained. The front desk staff are super welcoming and helpful every time we come in.

Most importantly, the swim teachers are amazing! My kids really enjoy learning with them and have made so much progress while having fun. We couldn’t be happier and highly recommend this swim school to everyone.

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I used to briefly work here & years later brought my daughter for only a couple classes but everyone is so kind && welcoming I will definitely try to come back so my daughter can get her swim lessons in!

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Great swimming school for my 8 year old!

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Good availability of classes, clean facility. All of the instructors we interacted with were patient with our toddler; I was especially impressed with Ms. Wren, who was clear and attentive in her instruction.

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We have been coming to this location for at least a year. My children love going to swim class. My son and I attend family swim almost every week which is an hour of free swim from 12-1pm. They have family swim every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. If you go to family swim on Friday evenings, there’s a small fee.

My children have definitely improved their swimming skills. My daughter is a confident swimmer and these past months, my son has improved so much and moved up several levels. Coach Gideon is very patient and has the skills to teach young children. W love him!

They have plenty of changing rooms (although they could add more big rooms), several bathrooms with showers and plenty of chairs for parents so they can watch their children swim. However, it is very packed during evening swim class during the week. It can feel crowded. I take my son during the day and it’s so nice because there are only 3-5 families.

There’s parking but if you are running late you may need to park a little further from the door. There’s also a lot of small snacks for sale, coffee and extra swimsuits and googles if you need to purchase.

All in all, it is a pleasant location and all the staff have been so kind and helpful.

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We’ve been at this location a few years and have nothing but good things to say. The teachers really care about and engage with the kids.

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My child has completed all the levels at Goldfish, from the very first stage to the final one, over the past three years. The instructors were incredibly kind, great with kids, and played a huge role in helping my child learn to swim. Thank you so much for everything, Goldfish!

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I have a 4 year old and 2 year old in separate classes here and I have been so impressed by the staff’s enthusiasm and professionalism. Gideon is an awesome and enthusiastic teacher and both my kids feed off of his joy - they are growing tremendously in 1.5 months of classes. Serena is always upbeat and very kind in helping my 2 yr old focus and obey pool safety rules (quite a feat). Tommy stepped in as a great substitute when teachers were transitioning…and when my daughter graduated to the next level, the whole team made it a big deal and congratulated her by name. It’s an environment where I feel my kids are learning and having fun with people I now trust.

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Goldfish swim school has been an excellent learning environment for our daughter to learn to swim at! The staff and teachers and friendly and helpful!

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Gideon is a fantastic teacher. I feel he pushes my kid Ryan (5yrs old) just the right amount while keeping things fun. Ryan used to kind of dread going to swimming lessons, but now that he's made so much progress and Gideon is there, he looks forward to going. Thanks!

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My son was in the water 2x for <5 minutes each time in a 30 min class totaling less than 10 minutes of instruction (only one other child was present). No skills were taught in the mini3 class, he basically sat in her arms the entirety of the time he was in the water. I reached out about it and they were very unhelpful about what happened. Will try elsewhere.

Clean facilities, some teachers looked very engaged.

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Our family loves everything about Goldfish Swim School. The facility is great. The desk staff are great. Our son's many instructors over the past 7 months have been supportive, kind, and effective. And over these 7 months, our son has gone from fearful and anxious around water to being a confident happy swimmer, having advanced from Glider 1 to Glider 2, Glider 3 and is now refining his new skills in Pro 1. What more could we ask for? We're thrilled with his progress. Thank you Goldfish Swim School!

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My kid has been promoted to the Swim Force class, but this center does not have the capacity to provide Swim Force classes. Therefore, I asked them to cancel our membership since they can't provide the classes. They state that I need to provide a 30-day notice for cancellation. If Goldfish can't provide the class that my kid needs, why would they still want us to pay for an extra month of the notice period? It's ridiculous.

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Been coming here for 6 months with my ( now) 9 month son. He loves it!

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I've been taking my 15 month old here for some time now and he loves it! He's making so much progress. I'm always greeted with a smile from everyone in the facility and the staff knows my son by name. We will definitely be here for a long time.

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My son was in this swim school for over a year and still doesn't know how to swim. I paid $1400 for nothing. They just teach how to get in and out of the pool. Which I thought was good at first but I feel they spent to much time on just that. Then they would teach them how to do different rolls and things like that. I just want them to teach him how to get from one side to the other. I don't need all the dramatics.

It's funny how on every negative review they can't seem to find any history. As if people are just coming on here making up stories. That right there says a lot about management!

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Management is highly professional and was very helpful when we had to take a tough decision. Even though there is a one month notice period, they were ready to accept withdrawal when we told our issue. My daughter loved the time at Goldfish swim school and after joining here, she started showing interest towards swimming and towards learning more strokes. She was at a different swim school earlier and she couldn’t stand going for swimming. She hated it so much! Thank you Goodfish swim school. All her trainers were wonderful and so dedicated towards teaching the kids. Place is kept so clean and tidy. My daughter will miss this place badly.

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★ 5

Great instructors and both of my girls look forward to the lessons each week.

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We have been with this gym for 2 years, enrolled both kids for their weekly classes. They usually have long waitlist for certain levels for certain times, we chose to stay here even the available times are not the most ideal for my kids because they are kind of familiar with the teachers. So consequently they have some make-up classes, but we CAN’t use them because we are one day late to schedule those classes (because we cancel the regular classes as we will be out of town the whole next month, and I don’t want more make-up classes, make-up classes are hard to schedule for certain days and times as well!)

It’s a $280 waste of money!

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Great facilities, my kid love his swimming classes

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Would not recommend. After 2 years of lessons, my son has barely learned anything. Seems to be taught by high schoolers.

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Extremely overpriced—if you want to shock yourself, calculate what you are paying for 5 minutes of instruction per class per student. Also very poorly managed—seems to be run by high school students and there is a major Lord of the Flies vibe to things. There are some really great individual instructors but also very high turnover and no consistency as to who you get from week to week.

Edit: After the lackluster response below claiming I don’t exist (maybe they didn’t spell my name right?), we went ahead and pulled our kids out and put them in another program that emphasizes longer instruction time and more 1:1 attention. They are really thriving at the new place. I wish we’d done this a long time ago.

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Instructor turnover delays progress. I now have my second child in this program and have been disappointed with the program compared to four years ago. My eldest had a great experience and progressed quickly. Unfortunately this is not true for my youngest. For a month and a half I have been told that my youngest is just about to level up, but almost every week since then there has been a new instructor, and it seems like we start over. I bring it up every week after class and am told that they will do the assessment next week - which never happens. My youngest has stalled and won’t be ready for our beach trips. This place is ok for the winter, but once pools open in the summer, I plan to move my youngest out so that she can actually learn how to swim.

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Thank you all for an amazing experience in water with my three kids. Great school, great teachers. I as a parent appreciate each and every one at Falls church swim school. The staff are wonderful!!!

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Both of our kids love learning to swim at Goldfish! Great staff and great facility!

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I write this after 4years of coming to this location - whereby my daughter has been going since she was age 3 in Junior 1, and we quit with two months into Swim Force.

Three years ago the admin team and all the high school to college aged instructors were stellar. Since mid-2022 to now, the new cadre of instructors leave much to be desired - assessment is made based off drop-ins with alternate instructors via makeup tokens, and observations of instructors during normal lessons.

The shortened lanes, focused attention, and level of instruction, really hones the awareness of the instructors from Junior all the way to Pro.They also ensure 1-on-1 focus to help fix the swim form. This remained consistent into Pro 2.

Since joining Swim Force, I have noticed the kids are dangerously overlapping/passing each other in the narrow lanes as they do laps continuously. The lack of instruction and help to correct are very apparent too. The kids are just swimming laps on the form of the night, and that's it. While they are kids, and self-awareness to swim straight is still developing, some instructors do NOT control kids to prevent them from passing or the respect not to kick/smack the other kids they are passing. Forms are not fixed, and some instructors are rapidly running the kids through all the drills without fixing anyone's form or helping the slowest - observed across all three levels/lanes of swim force.

There are TWO instructors I noticed that that are actually proactive to ensure overlap/passing doesn't happen, AND they stick with the slowest swimmer to help them. However, I've seen others that just hang back on one end joking around with the kids that finished or other instructors without visual accountability of the kids on the far end/in the middle. This isn't just the lane my daughter swims in, but this occurs in the other lanes as well depending on who fills in or the normal instructor for the lane.

We had the unfortunate circumstance of being in a lane with the same kid through Pro 1 and Pro 2 that was "overzealous" and, with obvious disregard, would consistently kick other kids. Note, this kid is also over 5-feet tall, towering over many kids. Instructors would give him a stare, but never actually address it. My daughter has told me multiple times she has been hit in the face by him or kicked in the leg; I would tell her to address it immediately, and when she does, it seems the instructor would band-aid the situation for the time being - never have I seen administration talk to his parents. In Swim Force, same kid in the same lane continued, compounded by other kids doing the exact same thing, again with lack of kid/parent accountability. I'm watching kids in other lanes with kids like this boy, doing the same to other kids too. None of which are addressed.

End of the evening 5-minute games of sharks and minnows or whatever mass swim game occurs, there is no technical oversight of how the kids are rapidly swimming to avoid getting tagged. I've seen kids get pushed under, kicked, or shoved. Parents are busy on their laptop and phones, so they definitely aren't seeing their kids getting injured. My daughter ended up getting kicked in her side and knee, leaving her limping out one of the nights and injured for three days.

Last but not least, when asking to drop enrollment permanently (Swim Force does not need 30-days advanced notice), the girl handing me the sheet for documentation asked me to "put medical down as the reason for cancelation so they don't get into trouble with management." Heck of a red flag to even ask a parent to do that, of which I declined to write "medical" when that's clearly a lie.

We've loved Goldfish for the focused instructions from 2019 till now, but my daughter gladly agreed to quit - losing multiple make up tokens and paid classes. If your kid loves swimming and wants to keep swimming, as mine does, look into true swim clubs for lessons and instructors that will help your kid(s) excel - Swim Force will NOT be that if that's what your kid is looking for. Best of luck parents.

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Way more hygienic and less crowded than the Alexandria location

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Clean facilities, fun classes. Only negative is that it’s expensive.

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The instructors are so patient and helpful! They ensure the kids work on their skills to be confident swimmers. The staff is always helpful and answers questions respectfully. The areas are always clean, and snacks are well stocked!

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Goldfish is a great place for kids to learn to swim. Glad we started young with both of our children to help them learn both swimming and water safety.

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We initially had a scheduling misunderstanding with the first summer session. The staff was more than gracious and worked with us to meet our needs. After two summers of missing out on pool fun during the ongoing pandemic, our gal soared through her swim lessons this summer and now is eager to keep up her swim practice on Swim Force. No doubt that the small and intimate learning environment at Goldfish contributed to making our gal feel more comfortable and confident in the water. Thank you, Goldfish Staff & Instructors!

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One of the best places for kids

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Goldfish is always a great experience for our kids! They always have a fun time, and we see exciting progress in their swim skills. Highly recommend!

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Swim instructors are very patient and help nervous swimmer feel comfortable. Very easy to schedule.

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We take our 1.5yo twins to a short swim lesson at Goldfish Swim School each week and all four of us love it! It gives everyone a chance to play and interact in the water; it helps us, as parents, understand how our little ones react to the water and being in the water; and it's been helping our little ones explore water and their movement in the water. As a family who spends a lot of time on/near/in the water, when we first signed up our little ones up for classes our expectation was just that we wanted to set a foundation of them being comfortable in/on/near the water. What we didnt expect, is that they would actually learn (and remember) how to kick their feet and move their arms - since we have started Goldfish Swim School, they have started practicing their kicks in the bath! Thank you for helping our little ones grow and develop into the little fish they seem to be becoming!

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Only wish the classes were longer! But the instructors are great. Also wish it was easier to schedule makeup tokens.

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Our son has learned to swim faster and better than we thought possible, even with limited water exposure due to the pandemic. Where other swim classes have failed, Goldfish has succeeded!

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Goldfish Falls Ch is well run and very organized. Good flexibility to change instructors, days and times to find a good fit.

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Excellent School and Teachers. We are delighted with the progress our child has made in this swim school, the teachers focus on individual kids abilities and front desk is very helpful. 5 stars!

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Kids love this place. I do wish they had more chairs and more changing rooms but staff is friendly and the swim instructors are great with kids. Parking in the strip mall it is in can be rough sometimes but not terrible.

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After trying different swim schools, this was the only success. The teacher was able to engage my child, and he actually learned how to swim.

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They are great, they work hard to move the kids up, and celebrate milestones. Neyda is a teacher and she absolutely rocks! Facility is clean, classes are small (usually less than 3 kids per instructor) and always on time.

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Best swim school for my two kids.

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The facility was nice and clean. They have changing rooms, bathrooms, showers, and hair dryers for after class. I have to say I wish they gave more time per class. It's only 30 minutes.For the price you pay I feel it's not enough time. Every class has 4 kids. So each child only gets a few moments with the instructor.

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Goldfish has been a wonderful experience for my kids and continues to offer valuable lifesaving skills that help them to be stronger physically and mentally. Highly recommend Goldfish!

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Swim lessons are great, but admin is not great.

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My son loves Goldfish Swim School. He always enjoys the swim lessons and the instructors!

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Great Team. Both our sons had a great experience there.

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great place to learn how to swim for the kids, staff is very friendly

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Do not waste your time and money in any way. They have ridiculous laws. Maybe your child did not like the class and you want to cancel, their rule is that you must notify 1 month in advance, when I started the class in the middle of the month, how can I notify a month in advance?!?!? I wasted $ 350 for just 2 times classes and they did not pay me the rest. Again , don’t waste your money and time at this place please please .

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Goldfish Swim School - Falls Church is doing a terrific job! I particularly want to pay a compliment to the folks working the desk on the last few Sunday mornings. I was so impressed with how graciously but firmly they handled guests who didn't want to wear masks. It's not easy to be put in the position of enforcing that kind of rule, but they did it with kindness and authority. I'd also like to say that Grace, who teaches my daughter in Glider 1, is just awesome. She's patient and is turning our daughter into a kid who wants to learn to swim (when, in the past, she had really feared it). Thanks and keep it up!

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Goldfish had been great. The water is warm for mommy and me classes. The instructors are good and the managers really are there to help you. My daughters both love it.

I was very unsure about the idea of going back to swim lessons during the pandemic, but the management and staff at Goldfish have been phenomenal. From the smaller class sizes to the spaced out designated seating, it has been a great experience and my girls have been so happy to be back.

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Fantastic experience!! Our three year old loves her class with Dylan!

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Not a great experience. Reception staff were not helpful at all. Had to ask where we go to change, for the lesson etc. I guess because I was in interrupting the girl at the front from watching the Mandalorian on her phone...Noisy small pool, (I could barely hear the instructor) and felt like a cattle car. Instructor was a fill in and just going thru the motions not even listening. Won’t be going back.

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Soooooooo much easier and better than the rec center. Tons of changing rooms...bathrooms close to the pool...today my sons goggles came loose and they had a person by the side of the pool to help fix them while the teacher taught. I sooo wish I had always done goldfish swim school and never did any rec center classes (just not same convenient set up plus my son has learned way more a Goldfish) great teachers, COVID procedures make me feel very safe. Great experience.

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Our 4 year old loves swimming now. However, he wasn’t always enthusiastic about getting in the water. The Goldfish instructors did an excellent job distracting and encouraging him while always keeping him safe. Now the instructors do an excellent job of challenging him and building his confidence. We are very pleased with all the progress our son has made in the past year. Thank you Goldfish Swim School!

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The instructors are very patient, friendly and knowledgeable. They’re always smiling when teaching the kids and have great positive reinforcement techniques (not fake smiles). The facility is very clean and constantly being disinfected. They follow coronavirus guidelines on social distancing and require mask for anyone (5 and older) that’s not in the water. They’ve sanitizers everywhere. My kids and I love this place so much. The only minor observation is that the classes are not true 30 minutes on days (which is most days) your child shares their instructor with 2-3 other kids; meaning one instructor has 2-3 kids. So divide the number of kids by 30 mins, as each kid takes turns to go in the water. Right now, the price is very reasonable but I wish they look into that. The time per child not being 30 mins or even 25 mins is the only reason I rated this place 4 stars. Other than that, I love everything about this place, and most importantly, my kids love it! Thanks

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Goldfish has been fantastic. The staff and instructors are fun and friendly and great with kids. I have been super impressed with all my interactions. I also love the facilities as they are also fun and colorful and encourage my kids to enjoy. My five year old twins have learned a ton here and seem to be improving at a really incredible pace. I don't understand the method, but whatever it is, it seems to be working.....Also, during the pandemic, I think the precautions being taken have been good. All the instructors wear face shields even when in the water.

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Our kids love swim lessons. The teachers know the kids names and even know the parents. The kids have learned a lot here.

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We truly enjoy Goldfish Swim School for its beautiful and now safe environment, dedicated and patient teachers and for the great progress my kid develops after evey class!„

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Face shields worn by the swim instructors, plenty of hand sanitizing spots, social distancing measures, frequent cleaning etc. All very well organized by Goldfish. And communication with their (very professional) staff is a breeze.

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The staff is wonderful here and the facilities are very clean. We love the heated pool and heated pool area, which keeps everyone warm. They're also taking serious precautions in light of the pandemic so we feel safe. Thanks!

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Lady at front desk not friendly from the first day expect to know the rules..... classes are overbook 3 kids for one instructor for half hour not worth it.

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My daughter is so happy to be back in swim class! The team at Goldfish has done a great job keeping kids and parents safe! With one adult per child, there is plenty of room to watch my daughter swim without being crowded. The teachers and staff are helpful and good at enforcing COVID rules (adults all have face coverings, changing rooms are closed, etc.).

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Very well organized. Very welcoming. About 300% better than the local swim clubs which always seem like they were organized by the barely there HS kids. I will absolutely bring my kids here again.

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Our daughter started classes at Goldfish a few weeks ago with Mia. Mia has been great and patient with our daughter as she learns. Our daughter is having difficulty socializing with others but she has been improving with her teacher Mia every week she goes to class. We are greatful of goldfish school for teaching our daughter how to swim and making her feel confident and welcomed. I recommend 100% this school to anyone who needs to reach there kids how to swim.

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Really attentive staff, amazing teachers, the atmosphere was absolutely welcoming even with all the COVID-19 measures and restrictions.

My family and I had a ton of fun introducing my son to swim lessons.

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Review as of July 2020 after reopening since mid-March (COVID)
Just wanted to provide an update on Goldfish. I took my son on Saturday and it was very well organized: clean, spacious and clear instructions.
Parents have to wear masks (kids do not), you have to check in outside and wait outside (on sidewalk) until 5 min before class and inside the chairs are spaced out and wiped down every 30 min. They limit the classes now to 3 per kid and instructors wear face shields. When the lesson is done you still talk to the instructor and then have to take your kids immediately out of pool and then out to car. Overall, we felt very safe and secure as they put a lot of thought into the entire planning and execution. Glad to see the same familiar, friendly faces (staff and instructors) and have my kids back in the water!

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great instructors, friendly staff, clean facility

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Ovando is THE BEST! He is the reason my son is so excited for lessons every week and I shudder to think what will happen when he graduates to a new instructor. My son has never had a teacher or coach in any capacity as patient, attentive, and genuinely caring as Mr. O. Normally I would complain about a 30 minute drive to any activity, but these lessons are worth it!

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Friendly staff, great instructors! The program is awesome as well. Happy we discovered the franchise.

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We absolutely love Goldfish Swim School! The sign up process was seamless, the welcome was outstanding but most importantly, Kaia is a dream! My son loves her and in a month, he has already learned so much!! Thank you!

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I rave to anyone and everyone about Goldfish! The staff is incredible; my daughters have loved all their instructors! They’re patient, kind, professional (with me) and funny (with the girls). Most importantly, my girls (aged 3 and 6) have improved leaps and bounds under Goldfish instruction. It’s incredible! My older daughter used to be terrified to swim and she’s at the Pro level already. My younger daughter has always loved the water, but can do so much though she’s so little! My family is so thankful for the program and their phenomenal staff in Falls Church. Thank you, Goldfish!

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We love this place. The classes are well structured as well as the evaluation method. The staff are also amazing: knowledgeable, friendly and respectful. Regarding the instructors particularly, they know how to deal with kids.

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"The curriculum here works and instructors are very good with kids. Both my 3 and 7 year old have improved markedly. I highly recommend this place."

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We love this place! My daughter has learned sooooo much from her instructor.

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I don’t normal do reviews but my little cousin has been coming here and he has learned so much thanks to a teacher named Daniel. He now swims so well and even to the point where we went on a trip during winter break and he was comfortable enough to snorkel with dolphins all thanks to Daniel. If it wasn’t for such great staff our winter break wouldn’t of been enjoyable for the whole family!!

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My 3 year-old has been attending Goldfish for almost a year. During that time he has gone from being afraid of water to becoming extremely comfortable. Each instructor has nurtured and cared for him as if he was a member of their family. I would recommend Goldfish to anyone who wants their child to learn water safety in a clean, fun, nurturing environment.

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Great facility and staff

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I am so thrilled with my son's experience at Goldfish. The facility is so bright and happy and my son has made significant progress across the last few months.

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We love it! The program is run very efficiently and all you need for a quick swim is in one location. The teachers are patient but challenging and the pool is a comfortable temperature. I would absolutely recommend to any parent!

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Great instructor. Clean, bright pool and changing area. My daughter loves her classes and her swimming is advancing well.

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My 2 kids are enrolled, they love it and they r doing well. Great staff very flexible hours. Would definitely recommend it.

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The quality of instructors and their training is beyond imagination. I used to do this with kids when I was young and totally appreciate how Goldfish is approaching such a difficult task to teach kids to swim.

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Friendly staff and nice environment!

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My son (4) LOVED swim lessons, his instructor, and is now jumping in on his own and swimming to the side after ONE week of jump start lessons!

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They rent the facility out for birthday parties, provide life guards, and fill the indoor pool with foam toys. Parents could join the kids in the pool. Kids who couldn't swim borrowed life vests. The school also set up a table and chairs in the lobby where the hosts brought pizza and cake for the kids.

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Goldfish is a wonderful swim school with an effective method, a playful atmosphere, and kind teachers. A parent can't ask for more than that!

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I like the small class size, the instruction feels almost one on one. I see my daughter and each child in her lane, getting individualized attention. I was initially concerned about the class duration only 30 min., but it is instructed efficiently. I also appreciate the positive & caring attitude of the instructors towards the students during class, and positive, constructive feedback from the instructor to parents after class.

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We love the experience with goldfish swim. Highly recommend.

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★ 5

“The instructors are skilled and fun, so my daughter loves going despite years of apprehensions in the water. She also feels safe sitting on the underwater bench so she always stays in the water. This is a way better model than sitting on the edge and watching. I love how many orange staff t-shirts I see around the pool securing a safe environment. We love Goldfish!„

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★ 5

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★ 5

Of all the swim classes my daughter has attended she loves Goldfish the best. The teachers are great and the environment is very positive and inviting.

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★ 5

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★ 5

We absolutely adore Goldfish Swim School Falls Church. The school is so much more than just a place to teach your child to swim. It is a true community. The employees and owners are generous with their love and time and are committed to building lasting relationships with their students. Goldfish Falls Church is also gorgeous and convenient! It's an easy place to spend time especially if you have multiple children. The murals, books, coloring pages, prizes, fish tank, large viewing windows, clean bathroom and showers make it a fun place in and out of the water. I generally have to beg my children to leave!! Our young children have a love and respect for water thanks to Goldfish. They know how to stay safe in and out of a pool, and while swimming also know the proper way to swim each stroke. I am forever thankful for the foundation they have given them. We look forward to watching them grow into a love for a lifelong sport and a willingness to always work hard to learn a new skill. Thank you Goldfish swim school Falls Church!!

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★ 1

Worst school seen In my life.They refuse special needs kids.They are even not honest they refuse by telling no time at the week days,weekends,and all the day time, can somebody beleive this? Will complining, I called the reception asking for registration of my son,they said Ok! and gave time availability for me, same day was there to register when they saw that my son is with autism, they said no we can not register as we are full and we do ont have time even on working days all the day time!!!

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★ 5

GREAT and super friendly staff. They are all very eager and very patient to help the little ones. Super clean and fun environment! Thank you!

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★ 5

Goldfish teachers are very nice and encouraging. The school is well managed. My son prefers Goldfish to his old swim school!

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★ 5

We love Goldfish and the new Falls Church location is great.

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