Goldfish Swim School - Closter

Closter, 91 Ruckman Rd, Closter, NJ 07624 | ★ 4.8 (444 Review)

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At Goldfish Swim School - Closter, we teach children how to swim and build character through guided play. We are a “safety-first” swim school dedicated to teaching children as young as four months old how to swim. Goldfish uses WOW! Customer Service to deliver a Golden Experience to all. We pride ourselves on helping your child master the skills they need to be safer and more confident in the water, as well as providing year-round swimming lessons with our Science of SwimPlay curriculum that has one instructor for every four swimmers. Let us guide your child to water safety in our shiver-free pool and vibrant, tropical environment. We can’t wait to welcome your family into Goldfish Swim School!

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Daisy Campos

★ 5

My daughter Sophia has been attending goldfish swim since she was 5months and currently about to be 4. She loves and looks forward to going to goldfish every week! The swim instructor’s are all amazing and patient with the kids !

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Huma Sheikh

★ 5

Very good, supportive staff and very accommodating. Best prices I’ve seen so far! Would highly recommend.

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Kei Kucera

★ 5

Both my 5 yo and 9 yo are veterans of Goldfish Closter; we have loved swimming here since they were both old enough to walk. Needless to say, we always appreciate the thoughtful attentiveness and professional kindness of our instructors. The front desk service is mindful of our scheduling requests - each time one daughter graduated a swim level, the attention to scheduling both of my girls on the same day and time was always considered for me. Being long time lovers of our experience here; we often recommend this location. My oldest recently graduated the Pro 2 program and is finally looking forward to joining the Swim Force 🎉🏆 ringing the bell for all our gold fish family! Thank you 🎉🙏🏽

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Kyuhyun Lee

★ 5

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My child used to be absolutely terrified of water — even putting their face in was a challenge. But thanks to the incredible teachers at Goldfish Swim School, who encouraged and supported my child with such warmth and patience, everything changed! Now my little one can finally swim with confidence.

The pool is always warm and welcoming, which made the transition so much easier. I’m beyond grateful for the care and positive energy the staff brings every single lesson.

Goldfish doesn’t just teach swimming — they help kids believe in themselves. 💛
Highly recommend — here’s to many more splashes of confidence and joy ahead! 🐠🌊

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erhan bas

★ 4

Pretty methodical course teaching. It is little bit short but still good option to have. Staff is pretty nice and accommodating.

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Paula Barcia-Pena

★ 5

Both my kids went to Goldfish and loved it!

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Lea Farrell

★ 5

I’ve seen my son’s confidence soar since enrolling him in weekly swim lessons at Goldfish. He’s getting so good so fast and moving up a level is always a cause for celebration! Highly recommend.

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Donna Ulrich

★ 5

My grandson Leo loves swim class. It is our quality time together, and he's learning to swim! Most of all, he's having Fun! Instructors are awesome, and we'll run!

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Michaela Rivera

★ 5

Kids have been going since 6 months and they’ve always loved the water. Now at almost 5 years old our child is swimming the full lane and we will continue the classes. Teachers are friendly and helpful providing feedback to make them better swimmers.

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Bundo “Ben” Song

★ 5

The facilities and environment are perfect for kids, and my 7-year old son has taken the classes here since he was 5 and still loves to come. Coaches are great and the good thing is that the coaches are not leaving often.

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Mari Chen

★ 5

Highly recommend Goldfish in Closter. The facilities are clean, the staff are very nice and helpful. Our son is currently in weekly "Mini 3s" and he loves it. He loves the water and is working on skills like floating on his back. Special shout out to the instructor, Preston who is incredibly patient and kind with the children - so much so that our son asks about him and expresses that he wants to go swimming on a frequent basis. Thank you to Preston and all of the staff at Goldfish!

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Kevin Lee

★ 5

Great place for my beginner child to learn. Staff are friendly, the facility is compacted but well equipped.

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Kelly Kawaguchi

★ 5

Goldfish has been such a wonderful swim school right here in town. Their flexible scheduling and easy make-up options make everything so convenient. I’ve been truly impressed by the confidence my twins have gained in the water—the goal was for them to become confident, safe swimmers, and they’ve absolutely achieved that!

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Alexandra Tapia

★ 5

Goldfish Swim School in Closter is amazing! Everyone that works there is very nice and helpful. My daughter loves going to her swimming lessons every week. I would recommend them to anyone looking for swimming lessons for their babies.

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Brittany Langelotti

★ 5

The reason why we picked Goldfish was because we felt welcomed right away. My son loves going to Samantha class every Sunday morning for mommy and me!

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Clara Bello

★ 5

I love Goldfish Swim School. The ease of finding a class, making up classes and the way the program works is phenomenal. I also super appreciate the showers and complimentary soap. It makes coming to swim class as simple as possible. I am now on my 2nd child going through the program. I only wish they had classes for adults.

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Rhi

★ 5

My son loves it here very thankful for the instructors and their patience.

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Paola Toro

★ 5

My daughter has been swimming for a few months now, and I love how she's progressed. She's no longer afraid of the water and can practically swim. The kindness of the instructors is outstanding. I highly recommend this place.

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Gaby Iza

★ 3

This swimming course has allowed my daughter to develop her skills in the water thanks to the school my girl is learning to swim these months that she receives the classes have been very attentive the teachers only that they should improve the teaching because the classes are always repeated and the same steps can be boring for some children

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Tina Papula

★ 5

My daughter has been taking swimming lessons for a couple of years at goldfish
She is very happy with the teachers that she had over the years
The teachers are very friendly and kind
They have patience with teaching her the important steps for swimming in a pool
The pool is always clean
The changing rooms are clean also
I have seen them clean the pool and the changing rooms
My daughter will be sad when she has to leave goldfish because she is really happy there

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Julie & Hyunmin Rhee

★ 5

Closter goldfish has it down when it comes not only teaching our daughter how to swim, but moving with kindness and high level of efficiency.

It took some time for our daughter to get used swimming. I would even say that it took longer than expected for her to really find any rhythm and joy in swimming. But with the teaching system that they have in place, they kept guiding her with patience, comfort, and encouragement. Never a time where we felt like she was being pressured, but with gentle and kind encouragement to swim and to take steps forward at her respective time.

Also appreciate the front desk personnel. From welcoming, to scheduling, to last minute changes, and all around warmth…top notch.

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Amelia Cormack

★ 5

We LOVE Goldfish Closter!!! Ms Nat is amazing and my daughter is as comfortable with her in the water as she is with me. I love that we have the same teacher every time, and the prices are very reasonable for the service provides. Would absolutely recommend.

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Traci Cohen

★ 5

I can’t say enough good things about Goldfish Swim School. My 8-year-old son has had a deep fear of water ever since he was just two years old and was thrown into a pool without a float by another local swim school. From that day on, water became something he feared not enjoyed.

For years, we tried lesson after lesson with different programs every summer, but nothing ever truly helped him. He’d barely put his face in the water, and each class just brought more frustration.

Ten weeks ago, I decided to give it one more real try and commit to weekly lessons at Goldfish and it has been life-changing. In just 10 weeks, my son went from crying at the thought of getting wet to confidently dunking under the water and making huge progress. The pride and joy on his face when he realized what he could do brought me to tears.

We’ve had a few different instructors, and each one has been amazing in their own unique way patient, encouraging, and truly tuned in to each child’s emotions and needs. They take the time to connect, to reassure, and to celebrate every tiny victory.

Yes, it’s a bit of an investment, but when you see your child’s confidence grow like this it’s worth every single penny. For the first time in six years, my son is actually excited to go to swim lessons. That alone says it all.

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Firas Al-Homsi

★ 5

If you are looking for the best staff safe clean place it’s worth the trip….. A must for your kids

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Kaitlyn Tam

★ 5

We enrolled our daughter in Goldfish Closter shortly after her 2nd birthday this past summer and it has quickly become one of the highlights of our week. Our daughter quickly developed a new love for swimming and already wants to do it "all by self". The classes are run similarly enough each week to understand the routine and structure, but there are also new skills and activities that keep things fun. Shout out to Coach Liz for being patient and knowledgeable with the little ones!

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Danielle Kluz

★ 5

Both of my boys have made tremendous strides with Goldfish Swim School! Each instructor has been wonderful - they are patient, knowledgeable and make the experience fun and safe!

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Esther Chang

★ 5

No-frills and easy place for swim classes. I personally did not find this place ideal for very young or entry-level swimmers, but once your child can float and swim across the lane, it’s an excellent environment to build skills and improve technique. Great for steady progress without the extra fuss (membership, seasonality, etc.).

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Courtney Russell

★ 5

Both of my boys (6, 5) have been in Goldfish for over one year. They have grown significantly in terms of water safety and skill. The instructors are great with the boys and the facilities are nice.

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Kevin Seavers

★ 5

We’re so happy with our experience at Goldfish Swim School in Closter! My son attends half-day preschool in the afternoon, so one of their weekday morning classes was perfect for us! We’ve loved all our instructors, Emma and Avi, and the rest of the staff is always so friends and says hello and knows my son’s name. The ability to text and sign up for family swim is really convenient. Amazing experience all around!

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Rachael Livingston

★ 5

Clean, professional, and friendly. My daughter was very timid at first and is building confidence and learning each week. We couldn’t be more happy with our experience at Goldfish!

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Danny B

★ 5

The staff are amazing, always kind, patient, and great with kids. The facility is spotless and perfectly comfortable all year round, so you never have to worry about the weather. My 5-year-old daughter loves it here and now wants to be a swimmer when she grows up! The app is super easy to use, which makes scheduling a breeze. We look forward to swim day every week, highly recommend Goldfish! (Closter)

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Sandra Milena Leon Velez

★ 5

Service excelent

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Jincy MARY VARGHESE

★ 5

My son loves goldfish swim school. He loves swimming after enrolling there. Each and every staffs are polite and very fantastic with kids . Truly appreciate it🤍

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V K

★ 5

Excellent swim school for kids of different age groups. Keep up the good work!

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Melanie Rud

★ 5

Beautiful and clean pool! My daughter loves her swim lessons!

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Dr. Justine Clifford

★ 5

The swim instructors have been absolutely wonderful with my son. When we first started, he was very hesitant to get into the pool and participate. The instructors showed incredible patience, kindness, and creativity in helping him feel comfortable and confident in the water. They took the time to build his trust, used fun games to keep him engaged, and never pushed him beyond what he was ready for. Now, he looks forward to every lesson, gets into the pool without hesitation, and is making great progress with his swimming skills. I’m so grateful for their dedication and the positive environment they’ve created—it has truly made a difference in his confidence and love for swimming.

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ARLENE GLORI

★ 5

Kid Friendly and all the staff are very accomodating. They know how to handle my then 4 y/o child fear of water! All my 3 kids are enjoying their time in the water. And always looking forward to their weekly classes

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Jamie Lombardi

★ 5

Love goldfish! my daughter has so much fun in classes and they've really helped to build her confidence.

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Afton Marghella

★ 5

Goldfish has been wonderful for building our daughter’s confidence in the water. The facility is also spotless, the instructors are caring and the management goes above and beyond to make sure we’re taken care of.

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lindsay mckee

★ 5

The staff does a great job. I really enjoy sending my son and looking forward to sending my daughter when she is ready.

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Brianna Kelly

★ 5

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Nehal Ahmed

★ 5

I enrolled my daughter here couple of months ago. We got a free trial class to get started. She was a beginner, so she started with Glider 1. She loved her first swim lesson, and we decided to enroll in a weekly class. The swimming experience has been great so far. She learned a lot of skills within a month and already moved on to Glider 2.

The facility itself is amazing. Lots of parking spots outside. Inside the building it’s kept warm and humid. They have lots of changing rooms, restrooms and a hair drying station with 6 dryers. The huge pool has several lanes and a separate section for family swimming. Every half an hour they operation multiple classes for different levels, while multiple supervisors and lifeguards monitor each swimmer. After each lesson, they also provide rating on the performance of the swimmer.

The app also makes it easy to manage class enrollment, transfers and putting in absent notice. They also offer discounts rates as promotions sometimes, like in October second class enrollment had 35% off. The staff members at the desk are super helpful and always try to give the guests the best service. No surprise that they continue to be so popular for kids’ swimming classes.

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Ford O

★ 5

Clean and organized with great staff.

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Wookrim Choi

★ 5

My 9 year old son is enjoying this class so much! The staffs are super friendly and they are the best instructor ever. He’s getting better everyday.

They have showers, restrooms, changing rooms and hair dryers and it’s all clean.

Highly recommend to parents who look for safe, fun and skilled facilities.

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Theresa Roberts

★ 5

We Love the experience and all the staff at this location! It's very welcoming, folks are kind, all children love the experience from the pool, to the showers, locker room and snacks! Very well kept and organized. A very healthy team to be a part of.

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Katie Meltser

★ 5

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R. Argumedo

★ 5

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Joycelyn Siame

★ 5

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Ker Kar

★ 5

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Alberto Paula

★ 5

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Melissa Edmonds

★ 5

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Irina Poliak

★ 5

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Xiomara Gallego-Bernard

★ 5

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Colleen Collura

★ 5

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Lindsey Hoeppner

★ 5

We've been part of the Goldfish Swim School family in Closter since my son was a baby, and we’ve had nothing but a positive experience over the years. He’s now a confident, capable swimmer, and I credit that to the consistency, patience, and care of the amazing instructors here. After the pandemic, my daughter started swimming too and it’s been just as great of an experience for her.

The staff is warm, professional, and truly invested in each child’s progress. The lessons are structured yet playful—exactly what kids need to build real swim skills while staying engaged. Watching both of my children grow and become water-safe has been such a gift. We’re so thankful for Goldfish Closter and can’t recommend it enough to other families.

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Aly Gannon

★ 5

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liz pamela checo

★ 5

We’ve had such a great experience at Goldfish Swim School, and a huge part of that is thanks to Emma! She is incredibly talented—patient, thorough, and truly engaged during every lesson. Emma has a special way of connecting with the kids that makes them feel safe, supported, and motivated. I've seen such a boost in my daughter's confidence since working with her. She’s not only learning important swim skills but also having fun while doing it. My daughter looks forward to every class and always leaves with a big smile.

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Orit Gueron

★ 5

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Arramali hema

★ 5

Very good

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Jennifer D

★ 5

Our daughter has been swimming at Goldfish Swim School – Closter since she was just 4 months old — she’s now 6 — and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! The instructors are incredibly kind, patient, and fun. They have such a natural way of connecting with young children, keeping them engaged while helping them build real skills and confidence in the water.

One thing that really stands out is how well the staff got to know our daughter. They truly took the time to understand her personality and matched her with instructors who were the best fit for her. That personal attention made such a difference in her comfort level and progress.

Communication with the staff has always been excellent. They regularly explain her development, what she’s doing well, and what she can continue to work on. On the one occasion we had an issue, the team handled it quickly and professionally, which really showed us how much they care.

We’re so grateful to be part of the Goldfish Closter family — our daughter has grown into a confident swimmer and always looks forward to her lessons. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a swim program that’s not only effective but also nurturing and fun!

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Lauren Terhune

★ 5

Emma is the best! It was the class where my daughter was going to be evaluated for the next level. She’s 3.5 years old and sometimes gets overwhelmed by new kids. When she wouldn’t go in with one of the teachers Emma decided to do a one on one session with her at the other end of the pool. Emma was so good with her and pushed her to where she needed to be to go up to the next level! We are so thankful to people like Emma. You can really tell she cares and enjoys her job! Thank you Emma. Will never forget you!

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Christie Gutierrez

★ 5

My children have loved Goldfish Closter! They have learned so much in very little time. The instructors are warm and nurturing. We are extremely pleased with the experience!

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Mary Q

★ 5

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Alexander gomez rueda

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Eva Galvez

★ 5

Excelentw escuela me gusta el metodo que usan mi hija esta feliz

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Kristie Davida

★ 5

Highly recommend lessons here for beginner swimmers. I am really happy that Closter is the home for a facility like this that teaches children an important survival skill. The atmosphere is super welcoming and kid-friendly and the temperature is borderline tropical! The smell indicates that the chlorine levels are well-managed, which is essential, and there are a row of showers in the pool area as well as changing rooms, hair drying station and a small merchandise/retail shop as well.

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Snezhana Lebedeva

★ 5

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Christopher Hamilla

★ 5

Molly is the best swim instructor !

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Shay Feiler

★ 5

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Timothy An

★ 3

It was an overall good experience, but customer service could've been better. I went for family swim yesterday and they could not find the 5 tokens I purchased on their portal. They made my family and my friend's family wait for a few minutes before ultimately making the right call and giving us wristbands to go in. I showed them that I was charged on my bank account which they requested to see and I even took screenshots of the confirmations since I didn't receive an email confirmation.

A few thoughts went in my head while waiting to be let in: are they really not going to let us all in? The hour is going by and you're making us wait since there is an issue with your system? Is it at over capacity and will we be able to not swim?

I had anxiety waiting there with my family and my family's friends while the person at the front desk asked repeatedly: 'Are you sure you booked it with Closter Family Swim?' Yes... I did..

They ultimately did the right thing, but I think the experience at the front could've been a bit better.

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Neisa O

★ 5

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Lauren Skellie

★ 5

We have loved our time at Goldfish swim school since 2021! Two kids with different personalities have thrived with their approach to teaching. The facilities are clean and so well organized with showers, changing rooms and a bathing suit dryer that I want to install in my home. I manage the lessons through the user friendly app and LOVE that I can text the facility in a pinch if need their help. Would 100% recommend this as a first stop and continued resource to reinforce good swim skills!

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Estela Arce

★ 5

Love it

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Andrew Koo

★ 5

We’ve had such a wonderful experience at Goldfish Swim School in Closter, NJ! Our two sons, ages 7 and 4, have been attending for a while now, and the progress they’ve made has been incredible. When they first started, both were a little nervous around the water—our youngest was especially hesitant. But thanks to the patience, kindness, and enthusiasm of the teachers, they’ve completely transformed.

The instructors here are truly amazing. They know just how to connect with kids, making lessons fun while also building real swimming skills. It’s been so encouraging to see our boys go from being a bit afraid to actually looking forward to swim class every week. Now they’re not just confident in the water—they’re having a blast while learning!

We can’t thank the team at Goldfish enough for helping our kids grow into strong, happy swimmers. Highly recommend to any parents looking for a supportive and positive environment for their little ones to learn and thrive in the pool!

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Sara Gentile

★ 5

Goldfish Swim School in Closter is AMAZING! We enrolled our 5 month old recently and it's been wonderful! The staff are super friendly, knowledgeable and make you feel so comfortable. The instructors are the best! Even though our baby is in the Mini 1 level class, the instructors take the time to teach and demonstrate the right ways to guide us parents with our little ones. They are so patient and kind, especially when our infant was having a bad start to the lesson. We've been enjoying going there every weekend so far. Can't thank them enough for making our experience so great. Highly recommend it!!!

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Diane B. De La Cruz

★ 5

We recently celebrated our son's 1st Birthday at Goldfish Swim School Closter. It was an incredible party experience! All of the children had a blast. Taylor, the Party Coordinator, was patient and responsive with all of my questions. She made the coordination a breeze! She was informative and thoughtful with ideas and suggestions. On the day of the party, Taylor, Faten, Chanel, and Subhi made sure the party went on without a hitch. Faten helped with the set up and clean up of the whole party. The children enjoyed the free swim play. Chanel and Subhi, the staffed Lifeguards, kept the children safe. It was well organized, ran very smoothly and most importantly VERY FUN for the kids! The staff was friendly and accommodating- they made hosting easy. Thank you all for making our son's Birthday party extra special.

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Hiroshi Kataoka

★ 5

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Inessa Bronshteyn

★ 5

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jj JoSe

★ 5

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Tetyana Kulyak

★ 5

This is the best swimming lessons in NJ.

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Nicole Odenbach

★ 5

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Pariventhan Swaminathan

★ 5

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Diane B. De La Cruz

★ 5

I highly recommend this swim school! My son has grown so confident in the water after taking classes with Goldfish Swim. We were searching for a place that could teach my son how to swim and build water safety skills. This is our 3rd swim school, and I know it will be our last! The staff is friendly, energetic, and highly competent in training children of all ages. The class sizes are small and offer individual training per child. They offer ribbon rewards and have everyone clap and celebrate when any child reaches a milestone in the pool. The facility is clean, easily accessible and well maintained. We finally found the perfect swim class in Goldfish Swim School in Closter. We owe a huge thanks to instructors Jeremiah, Jack, Emma, & Taylor for providing stellar service in & out of the pool. They are so good with children.

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VanessaJ Pantojas

★ 5

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Leigh Trivedi

★ 5

My son started at Goldfish as a very timid and scared swimmer.

The instructors were knowledgeable, but it wasn’t until he met Emma O that it all just fell into place. She is kind, patient, fun and warm. She has such a great rapport with my son and we have followed her whenever my son moved up a class. He refers to her as his swim coach and sees her as a very supportive big sister.

Emma is always a pleasure to see in the pool, on the pool deck or behind the desk all these years later.

I highly recommend Goldfish!

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Casey Matteson

★ 5

Excellent, patient teachers. Warm, welcoming place. My kids are learning to swim. In the winter! Also they’re REALLY flexible about schedule shifts.

Emma is a rockstar. Molly is a hero.

Seriously. Good place for kids to learn to swim.

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Ben Hayes

★ 5

Jack is superstar. Our daughter has been getting lessons from him for several months and she has a great time and is learning.

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Angela Georgina Velazquez Novas

★ 5

We’ve been at Goldfish swimming school since my daughter was 2 years old, and she’s now 6! We love it! My daughter looks forward to swimming classes every week, and the best part is the peace of mind when she’s around water as she has gained so much skill from this school!

We specially love the staff! They are amazing and great with kids. We love Emma, she has given so much confidence to my daughter since day one. She’s amazing ❤️

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Grace Ahn

★ 5

My 3 kids have been attending Godfish since 2022 and they have all thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Especially they adore Miss Emma, my 2 kids' teacher who also put up with my kids being silly and goofy. Emma is really the best, friendly, great with kids and very accomodating. Thank you, Emma 🫶

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Linda H. Cribbs

★ 5

Emma and Molly at Goldfish Swim School have been absolutely amazing with my boys! They've done such a great job building their confidence in the waters while also focusing on proper techniques. The structure they bring to each lesson really helps my boys feel secure and excited to improve. It's clear they care about making swimming fun while teaching essential skills, and I've seen such progress in my boys because of it. Highly recommend them if you're looking for a supportive and structured swimming program!

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sally

★ 5

Very good experience.
Coach Emma is the best!

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Radley Glasser

★ 5

I just wanted to give a special shout out to Matthew, who was so great with my three year old today! Wonderful class and he clearly has such a great connection with his students. The whole goldfish team is wonderful!

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Jennifer Davenport

★ 5

Our kiddo has been at Goldfish Closter since about a year old. She's three now and such a skilled swimmer. The curriculum is great, consistent, and every instructor we've had as we've progressed has been an amazing, focused educator. We're huge fans of Emma, Nat, Tyesha and all the rest of the staff.

Big plusses for warm showers, sparkling clean facilities, tons of parent seating, a great app, lots of scheduling options, easy parking, and lots of cozy changing rooms.

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Melissa Ferrarini

★ 5

Coaches Tyisha, Nat,Starlett and Emma are the best!!

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Carlos Espinal

★ 5

Always a great experience, Mr. Jack O is the best!

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Fabian Falconett

★ 5

Our daughter has really enjoyed her swim classes here. Great facility. Great instructors. Shout out to Matthew F. as the most fun instructor!

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Marina Novello

★ 5

Goldfish Swim School in Closter was a fantastic experience for us! The staff is incredibly accommodating, and attentive.

I wanted to give a quick shoutout to my kids' teachers: Brianna and Adrian. Brianna was incredible and genuinely thrilled with my son's development! He trusted her, and that trust was instrumental in his growth. Adrian helped my youngest start enjoying the pool, and for that, we will be forever thankful! My little one began having real fun and making progress, and it’s all thanks to Adrian's dedication.

Thank you so much for your hard work and wonderful dedication, Brianna and Adrian!!!

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Bobby Gats

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Alana Eliwatt

★ 5

My son has been a student a Goldfish Closter for over a year. As a result of there swim instructors and care he is now a pro level swimmer at the age of 6. I would recommend this location to everyone. They go above and beyond to help all children overcome their fear of the water and achieve success. 10 out of 10 in my book.

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Elizabeth Cheung

★ 5

We did a trial class, I wasn't expecting much since it's my son's first time having swim lessons I just wanted to see how well he would do and how the structure of classes are before we commit to lessons. The staff was friendly, I thought the lesson was great. I love how many lifeguards are around the pool, it makes me feel very comfortable that my son is safe during his swim lesson when the instructor is with another child. The facility is very clean and spacious with plenty of areas to put your belongings. Unfortunately our class had to end a bit early due to unforseen circumstances that required the pool to be disenfected however I like how accomdating they were for everyone allowing them to rebook. They also allowed us to rebook our free trial lesson. My son had a great time even though the class got cut short.

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Joseph DiPiazza

★ 5

Goldfish is great! My sons love coming each week! The staff is so great and friendly. The club is very clean.

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Bruce Salamon

★ 5

Extremely professional, clean, efficient, well priced!

Teachers know what they’re doing.

Lots of large and clean change rooms.

Ability to store a missed session for the future.

Kids skill up quickly.

Highly recommended.

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RanMi P

★ 5

My son loves going to his swim lessons. It's fun to see how much progress he's made. He is always very excited to move up a level. He started in Glider 1 and is now in Pro 2. 🥰

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Dom

★ 5

Absolutley love this place and the instructors! The staff is very helpful and tentative and what I love is that their main goal is to get the kids advanced on to the next level.

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Courtney Briggs

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Gergana Kyoseva

★ 5

My kids and I love Goldfish Closter! They both start swimming there and all the teachers are really nice. I like how flexible are they and you can do make up whenever needed!

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Timothy Cho

★ 5

My 5 year old loves the bright fun non-threatening environment at this school and instructor Molly is the nicest encouraging coach to my new swimmer kid, so he always asks when he is going to go back to learn from her. It’s always one of the big highlights of the week for him. The school is very clean and friendly and we are glad to have found it.

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April Ayson

★ 5

Accomodating staff, clean swimming facility and friendly instructors.

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Joe Jeremijan

★ 5

Top-level swim school. We've been here for a while since our daughter was an infant. She's now 6 and has made tremendous strides in becoming a great swimmer,

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Marta Egorova

★ 5

I want to share my daughter's incredible transformation at Closter’s Goldfish swim school. Just two months ago, she was cautious near water (would run away from waves and was hesitant to get into a pool), but now she's not only floating confidently, but also showing a genuine desire to swim and dive!

I attribute much of my daughter's progress to her coach, Molly. Her gentle guidance, infectious enthusiasm, and unwavering support have helped my daughter to build confidence and develop a passion for swimming.

I would like additionally thank coach Elizabeth for the comfort she created for my daughter on her first few lessons, deck supervisors who proactively noticed and confirmed my daughter’s progress, reception desk for accommodating frequent re-scheduling, and entire team for helping my daughter discover the joy of swimming!

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Aggie C

★ 5

The best swim school in town. !! and in County!
My son has been taking lessons since he was a small baby , starting with mommy and me class and moving to Mini 3’s. We love all our instructors and my son is very fond of
Jack , he’s incredible with Kids!! The whole team is kind and very knowledgeable’

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Carla Ritchie

★ 5

Goldfish closter is fantastic!! My daughter has been swimming since she was 6 months old and does weekly classes and open swim!! The instructors are prompt, professional, fun and super caring!! I highly recommend the Closter facility and the goldfish program to all and anyone looking for a fun environment :) Carla Mulligan..

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Jose Garcia

★ 5

I'm delighted with this school! My son is always happy to go over there and spend some time his instructor channel!!! I can see the improvements on him and his skills on the water!!

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Tara Jadun

★ 5

Mrs. Tyisha is the BEST! Facilities are ALWAYS clean and the staff is friendly. My son loves coming to his swim school

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Chantel Miller

★ 5

I chose Goldfish swim school as the place I wanted my son to learn how to swim immediately from the first phone call that I had with a member at the desk. (Unfortunately, I can’t remember her name at the moment!) She was very helpful and answered all of my questions about the program. The swim teachers and lifeguards made my son feel welcome and comfortable since his first day. The lifeguards give him a high five every time they see him in the pool to acknowledge his presence, which he appreciates.

Thank you Goldfish for welcoming our family this year! My son has made tremendous progress!

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Heather Klavan

★ 5

Excellent experience with Goldfish in Closter. The instructors are great and teach to the appropriate level.

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Anca G

★ 5

Tyisha is amazing at getting silly kids focused!

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Cristal Ibarra

★ 5

Friendly staff and instructors. Very clean facility.

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AllyMom Abbie

★ 5

Awesome place. My daughter came and didn’t know how to swim and now she’s reached the top level. We love Goldfish Swim.

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Glenny Martinez

★ 5

Goldfish Swiim School is great! I have registered my 3 kids with them, two of which are still learning and Goldfish has been wonderful with all of them!

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Maybelline A.

★ 5

My son has been going to goldfish since he was 3months old. I have definitely seen improvement. I love the time and dedication the instructors put into their lessons and they also let you know the areas of improvement and work with your child to meet goal.

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Julie Zhong

★ 4

Goldfish has been a great experience for my 6 year old. She's progressed nicely from Junior 1 to most recently making swim force. Proud mama here! The instructors do change a lot so my advice is to quickly let the instructor (especially if they are new) know at the beginning of the session what specific skills you would like them to work on and that has helped my 6 year old progress at a good pace through the levels. It's been difficult for my 4 year old as she doesn't like water so you need to find an instructor that they can trust and that takes time especially if the teachers change so just talk to front desk and they can advise on which instructor might be best given your situation.

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Masumi Sekiguchi

★ 5

Great instructors and nice staff. We love Goldfish!

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Delaine C

★ 4

Great swim school with a methodology that works! Both our kids have progressed well- our eldest started in junior 1 at 4 and is in swim force at 6.5 years of age. Only downside is that teachers change a lot.

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Kathryn Oclaret

★ 5

My daughter has a love for swimming because Goldfish! We’ve been in all the mini classes, first with me, mom, now level 3 on her own. She definitely has the confidence to get in any body of water, and, as a parent, I feel good knowing she has the skills to get out of a dangerous situation if needed.

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Elena 101

★ 5

Amazing experience ! William B. is doing an amazing job at getting my toddler water ready/safe. Everyone at Goldfish goes above and beyond to achieve success. Thank you !

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Shawn Rubin

★ 5

Goldfish has been the perfect place for both my daughters to learn how to swim

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Francine Smith

★ 5

Very clean facility. Helpful and friendly staff. We really enjoy family swim here!

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Daneille Long

★ 5

We love Goldfish Swim School !
Our Daughter started lessons not liking water in her face or even lying back . She has advanced so much.She now loves to swim! She has learned so much from goldfish swim school Closter! Thank you for being so patient and understanding. If you’re thinking about joining, just do it !

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Adam Kaplan

★ 5

Great experience! Friendly instructors. Very organized.

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Sebastian Morillo

★ 5

I loved the paintings on the wall my sister loved the fish on the wall the teachers were very nice they treated her well and I loved how they had goggles so she would not get water in her eyes

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Americo Peña

★ 5

Amazing place great staff and clean environment

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George Boateng

★ 5

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Colin Gallagher

★ 5

Great place. Reagan very good instructor for our daughter. Highly recommended

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J G

★ 5

Our daughter has been taking lessons for the last few years, and everyone has been wonderful. The staff is attentive, friendly, and a great inspiration for our swimmer. We highly recommend Goldfish in Closter.

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mike resnik

★ 5

My kids love coming to swim class. The instructors have all been very good with them

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Mike Suazo

★ 5

Great staff and teachers!

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Gina Anton

★ 5

Goldfish Swim School has been an incredible experience for our family! Their organization is top-notch, making it easy to schedule lessons and stay informed about progress. The facility is always clean and welcoming, which adds to the comfort and professionalism.

The instructors are truly skilled and patient, tailoring their approach to meet each child’s needs and abilities. It’s clear they genuinely care about the kids and love what they do, which makes every lesson fun and engaging. Shout out to coach Francesca!!

Safety is clearly a top priority at Goldfish. From the structure of the lessons to the attentive lifeguards and safety protocols, I always feel confident that my child is in excellent hands.

Overall, Goldfish Swim School has exceeded our expectations. Watching my child grow more confident and capable in the water has been such a rewarding experience. I highly recommend it to any parent looking for a supportive and safe environment to teach their kids to swim!

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Man Lama

★ 5

Both of my kids now 6 years and 2 years started with mini lessons and both of them love swimming. Other then that staffs are nice and instructors so far have been great for both of my kids. It is located in a very good environment. love this place.

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Amanda Delage

★ 5

My husband and I have been bringing our daughter since January 2024 when our daughter was 2 years old. We were first in the class where we did the class with our daughter and now she goes with an instructor. We absolutely LOVE the instructor. He is so good with our daughter and I feel like he knows how to handle the situation when she doesn't want to do something. He gets it so she eventually does what she is supposed to. After we leave class she talks about everything she did even though we were there watching. It is so great and we cannot wait to see her learn more and develop her swim skills.

The rest of the staff is also so amazing and so friendly. We love Goldfish Swim School!!!

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Wang Qihuan

★ 5

My kids started going to Goldfish every week since August 2024. They loved it. The pool temperature is high enough for them to jump in and have fun. They also loved the family swimming on Sundays. Great place, my girls love it.

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Kettlene

★ 5

My two daughters have been going there for 2 years, my daughter third daughter is about to start. Great experience!

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Amanda Resnik

★ 5

Our boys love Goldfish! The instructors are engaged and make learning fun. We have been to other swim schools in the area but only saw progress on improving skills once we came to goldfish.

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Kate Capizzi

★ 5

Since coming to this swim school my son has mades leaps and bounds on his swimming skills. The instructors are great and make your child feel comfortable in the water.

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Patricia Marte

★ 5

Goldfish swim school is great! It was my kids first time in swimming class and they love they their swimming class, they have improve so much their swimming skill in just a few classes.

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Alyssa Hotz

★ 5

We love Goldfish in Closter! Our son has been there since he was 6 months old and is progressing so well! Our instructor Ms. Tyisha is THE BEST!

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Diana B

★ 5

They always treat us nice 🙂
I've seen my child's progress, from zero to pro level!
We've made friends 😁 they give you free stuff every once in a while! They have a mini store on site in case you forgot something at home, and they have snacks too 😋 I've brought in so many moms, not because of their referral credit but because it's just a great experience every time, the staff works with you for anything you need and the schedule is convenient as well. Everything is so cute and kid friendly and I love the family swim to hang out with my kid. Love the Goldfish located in Closter 🤗🥰

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Charissa Yong

★ 5

The staff and instructors are all amazing! Both of my daughters have been in this swim school since they were 2.5 years old and have improved so much. They are so comfortable in pools especially when we go on vacation. Highly recommend Gold Fish Swim School in Closter!

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Vaishali Patel

★ 5

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Alina Moscopol

★ 5

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Leidy Acosta-Rojas

★ 5

They are very accommodating and thorough

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Hyesu Kim

★ 5

We have been attending more than a year now and their swimming skills have improved so much. My first one overcame fear of water and now loves swimming ever since taking classes here. Also, the facility is very clean, water is warm and everyone, instructors and staff members, are so friendly!

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TJ Ren

★ 5

My son has been coming for close to a year! No issues on scheduling- they work with you to make sure it fits a parents busy schedule! Pricing per class is affordable too! And my son is learning how to swim…. We see the improvement with each class!

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elwin odiver

★ 5

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mike amato

★ 5

My daughter loves it

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Nigar Bozan

★ 5

Very kind staff and a great swimming spot that we enjoyed very much.

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Teppei Fatima Iharada

★ 5

Goldfish Swim School has been an amazing experience for our family! Both of our kids started here when they were just 2 years old, and it’s incredible to see how far they’ve come. The staff created a warm and safe environment which is very important to us.

The instructors are patient and keeps the class fun which helps the kids engaged while teaching essential water safety and swim techniques. The small class is perfect.

The facility is clean and the viewing area is great for parents to watch. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a swim school.

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Erica s

★ 5

Very friendly staff warm water, and kids have fun! Very pleased w/goldfish

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Olha Levytska

★ 5

Good water temperature and good overall experience

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Y.N. Lee

★ 5

Goldfish Swim School is a fantastic place for kids to learn swimming in a fun and safe way. With its spacious design, high ceilings, and playful, modern interior that feels a bit like a water park, it’s inviting from the moment you step in. The locker rooms and restrooms are always clean and well-maintained, with plenty of space so there’s never much of a wait.
All the staff and swim instructors seem very well-trained and professional. Instructors may change occasionally, but it’s never been an issue.
What I especially want to highlight is the front desk team! They always greet members and families with a warm smile when we come in or leave. My favorite staff at the front desk, Taylor, is incredibly kind and always goes the extra mile to help. She’s thorough with every answer, and it really makes me feel valued as a customer.
My son has gained confidence in swimming and overcome his fear of water here. He and I are both really happy with Goldfish Swim School, and I highly recommend it to others!!

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srilakshmi boddeda

★ 5

Goldfish swim club is so good my
Kids really enjoy going there and coach is so good they encourage them a lot

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Albert Alvarez

★ 5

Great and friendly staff. They have helped my child get better each and every week.

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Swati Jain

★ 5

Great school for swimming lessons. Easy to manage your classes via app. Max 4 students per teacher.

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Erika Enriquez

★ 5

My daughter has been attending Goldfish Closter for the past 3 years and she has progressed exponentially. She enjoys and looks forward to her weekly classes. As a parent, it gives me peace of mind to know that my daughter is able to swim on her own and is aware of swimming safety.

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Tiffany Vastion-Jones

★ 5

The staff here is so lovely and my kids both 5 years old and 2 years old love it here.

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Gabriela Delva

★ 5

From a child that yearned to go into the pool but was terrified to one that runs and dives as if a pro. That is what Goldfish has done for my girls. It has given not one but both the strength and determination they need to be able to swim and for me the state of mind of "my kid will be ok" in the pool. Thank you

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Ariana Franciscovic

★ 5

We have nothing but good things to say about Goldfish in Closter! In our house, swim lessons are a must, not a luxury and Goldfish makes it easy. The flexibility with scheduling and making up lessons is amazing for our busy family. Goldfish is clean, fun, bright and welcoming! I know our kids are getting the solid foundation they need to be confident swimmers.

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sarah alexander

★ 5

All three of my kids have or are still learning to master swimming with different skills. In just 4 years my oldest advanced to the highest level and can easily compete in this as a sport. All my kids have overcome the fear of water because of Goldfish. I recommend them to everyone for their children.

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Kari Ratcliff

★ 5

We love Goldfish Swim School in Closter. My kids have learned so much from the many great instructors there. My older child reached the top level in less than a year and is now working on strength and endurance. Each week we see an improvement in both kids! The instructors are fun, sympathetic and encourage all the kids while teaching them water safety and swimming techniques. Highly recommend!

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Seulgi Park

★ 5

Thank you for promptly responding to my feedback about changing Jessie’s coach. My daughter really likes the new coach as well. After just one extra 1:1 session, Jessie experienced a remarkable improvement, gained confidence, and is now attending lessons with a smile. She even succeeded in putting her face in the water twice, and I am so proud of her progress. I truly appreciate the coaches.

I’d like to especially thank the supervisor for responding quickly to my feedback and providing the 1:1 session. She was very kind and skilled in working with my daughter, who now seems to find joy in the water rather than fear. She is truly an amazing person.

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Fresh Allen

★ 5

Great staff , very patient and understanding of all kids fears and needs. Over all a great experience.

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Stephanie Maurer

★ 5

My son has learned so much at goldfish closter!

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Jack Kim

★ 5

Son has been going here for over a year! All the swim instructors are great - our son happened to be besties with Teacher Jack!

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Suzanne Tiffany-Salogub

★ 5

Positive experience with staff and instructors. The overall flexibility of the program through the App makes the experience manageable given the craziness of life& schedules.

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Tara Merla

★ 5

Clean, friendly and such a fun place to swim!!

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Bhavesh Gupta

★ 5

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Zitong Wang

★ 5

Easy to enroll. My 4 year old son likes it!

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Stephanie Roberson

★ 5

Both of my sons attend the school and love it. They’ve learned so much about water safety.

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Sara Kerley

★ 5

We love Goldfish swim school! Both my kids have learned to swim here and are comfortable and confident in the water!

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Diane Garea

★ 5

Our grandsons absolutely love this place! We gave this to them for their birthdays and it’s been a hit! It’s so well run! Safety is a priority and these instructors are so patient. It’s been wonderful for them!

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Annie Garea

★ 5

My nephews LOVE it! Everyone is beyond welcoming and all of the instructors have an incredible amount of patience. There are tons of lifeguards too!

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Kate Choi

★ 5

Playing with water is fun but going into the water can be frightening. I worried if my girls were too young for swim lessons and they may afraid of water even more. The instructors at Goldfish were very sweet and nice and they made sure my girls were introduced to the water gradually in the most safe and fun way. My girls love to go to Goldfish every week and I enjoy watching them swimming. It is truly a blessing that you can watch your little one swimming and having fun in the water!

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Eileen Petersen

★ 5

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Rose Freda

★ 5

I highly recommend Goldfish Swim
if you are looking for a school to teach encourage your child to swim while having fun. Coaches are amazing. Facility is clean
there are showers, changing rooms and blow dryer station.

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Kristi Fox

★ 5

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Anish Kansara

★ 5

Goldfish taught my 5 yr old how to swim and not to be afraid of water and even the deep ends. We often go to Kalahari and before Goldfish, my son was very afraid of the areas that his feet couldn't reach but after we started Goldfish, my son was asking to go in the deep ends because it was fun to swim in areas his feet couldn't reach. The instructors are also very helpful because they teach my son how to swim easily without getting mad of my son does something wrong. My older son who was 10 when he finished now doesn't need life jackets and goes on slides that have 7 feet water at the bottom. I am thankful to Goldfish for teaching my 2 kids how to swim!😁

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Jess Moore

★ 5

Love the thoroughness of the curriculum and how well the instructors know their jobs and expectations.
Especially Jack 😊

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Michael Mulligan

★ 5

Goldfish Closter is AWESOME! Not only are the classes great but take advantage of their open swims. And if you get Jack as your instructor, you’re even luckier!

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eunmi hwang

★ 5

My daughter learned all the swimming skills. Thanks Gold fish all instructors

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Relish Shah

★ 5

My son goes for the swim lessons. Staff and teachers are very friendly.

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aris colgan

★ 5

We love Goldfish! Great communication, wonderful warm and clean facility and instructors are fantastic!

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Liz Pamela Checo

★ 5

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Leonilon Jr Uson

★ 5

I’m really impressed about my 6 yr old daughter’s improvement in swimming. In just 3 months, she knew how to swim independently. Even though she had different instructors, she was eager to learn every swimming lesson. The staff are always helpful, professional and they have great customer service!

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Monica Snitily

★ 5

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Christina Hogan

★ 5

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Dua Salihoglu

★ 5

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Kei Kucera

★ 5

So much has changed over the years as a member of Goldfish Swim School in Closter; new faces, new flooring, more experienced staff, and new graduations celebrated. It’s putting things very lightly to say my youngest daughter is a handful. She’s cautious and particular about her instructors. What I love most about Goldfish is their caring staff. To every staff member who has ever encountered Leila Kucera, I want to offer my most heart felt thank you. You are wonderful listeners and often go beyond what I expected in a swim instructor. I would like to make a specific thank you to Emma O. Thank you for understanding what each of my daughters need to succeed and offering recommendations for their best experience in the water. My girls have graduated from mini classes as wee littles to Junior and Glider classes! I’m so proud of their success, knowledge, and excitement to swim each week. Thank you so very much. You guys are awesome! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Alessandra DeSimone

★ 5

Our son has shown so much growth this year. He is even confident in the water outside of his swim lessons! His teacher is also so patient and fun with him!

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Yago (Yago)

★ 5

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Abel Pena

★ 5

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