★ 5

My son has been a student here since he was 9 months old. He loves to swim and is learning lots of new skills that will make him safer in the water. At the age of 2, he can float on his back and swim short distances. He can climb out of the pool using the ladder and he is close to being able to climb out using the side. The staff do an amazing job getting to know the children and they learn what each child needs to be successful.

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★ 5

My daughter absolutely love this place! Super professional and so much fun.

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★ 5

Just watched Eleanor teaching swimming skills to a very resistant 2 year old in the pool at Kids First Swim School. This place is amazing! Eleanor reassuringly encouraged this little guy to complete his skills practice and got him to go under water with no trauma. The child was delighted! She has such valued experience with all ages and genuinely enjoys her job. Thank you Kid First for being a top notch swim school in Mt. Pleasant and hiring wonderful teachers!

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★ 5

We’ve been going to kids first for a few years now with my four and six-year-old. They’ve come so far and they’re swimming and we love coming here. Their instructors are amazing and their service is unmatched. Couldn’t recommend it enough.

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★ 5

My son,gets excited when he hears that where going swimming today.Because it’s the staff and manager at First Swim School are awesome.👏🏾

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★ 5

We couldn’t be happier with our child’s very first swim lessons at Kid’s First Swim in Mt. Pleasant, SC! Even though it’s an hour’s drive each way for us, it’s absolutely worth it. The instructors are so patient and encouraging, and they made our kids feel comfortable and confident in the water right from the start.
The facility is clean, well-organized, and the lessons are structured in a way that keeps kids both safe and excited to learn. Seeing the progress after just the first class made the commute feel like nothing. Highly recommend this program to any parent who wants their child to love the water and learn important safety skills!

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★ 5

My kids both love it and are learning faster and faster. Looking forward to them being ready for swim teams.

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★ 5

My daughter has been taking swim lessons here since she was 3 years old, and they do a great job! She’s now a proficient swimmer at age 5 and is continuing her lessons to keep adding new skills. Classes are small and instructors are attentive. Highly recommend!

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★ 5

We tried many swim lessons but this place is the most consistent, flexible, great lessons that we all love!

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★ 5

I cannot say enough great things about Kids First Swim. From the moment we walked in to inquire about classes, Lyndi has been warm, welcoming, and incredibly professional. Every single staff member we’ve interacted with has been kind, attentive, and passionate about what they do.

The instructors are great — not only are they highly skilled swimmers and teachers, but they also know exactly how to connect with students of all ages and confidence levels. My son has really enjoyed his instructor (Ryan)

Every class feels well-organized and purposeful. The facilities are clean and safe with ample area for parents to watch.

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★ 5

My son has had three lessons so far and has made leaps and bounds! He previously refused to float, put his face in, kick, etc. He wanted nothing to do with the pool. Now he goes under for sinkies, wants to go to the pool, practices his swimming, and floats. He is super excited every time he has swim lessons. He LOVES Kids First Swim (and especially his teacher, Sarah).

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★ 4

My kid love it!

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★ 5

Our 3 children love their teacher and have picked up on skills FAST! I feel much more confident with them in the water. The individual attention, guidance, and program at Kids First Swim School is unmatched and invaluable! We look forward to lessons every week!

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★ 5

Kids first swim is a good place for your kids to do the swimming lessons my kids they swimming there every week and they have a good instructor and they are very professional and helpful especially Miss Eleanor she’s the best instructor there, I really recommended her and thanks to first kids swim my kids know how to swim now by themselves…

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★ 5

Discovered this place through my daughter's OT therapy. However, I wish I would have known about it before! The staff is always super friendly and helpful. The facility is always clean and smells good. Some aquatic places just have an overwhelming chlorine/chemical smell. The changing rooms are plentiful, clean, and private. KFSS is just an A+ aquatics facility.

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★ 5

My two grandchildren ages three and four have been taking swimming lessons here for about a year. The progress I’ve seen is wonderful and they really enjoy their experience!

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★ 5

We have been coming to Kids First Swim School for two years. My kids were hesitant at first and the teachers are all very kind and patient, meeting the kids where they are and pushing them forward at the same time. It’s been a great experience and great weekly activity for our family!

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★ 5

This swim school is excellent. We've been coming for a few years with our son. All of the teachers are excellent. Lyndi is very understanding and accommodating to our crazy schedule. Highly recommended!

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★ 5

This is our first experience with swimming lessons and we couldn’t be happier! Sophia is a great instructor very patient and makes my son feel so confident and happy in the water.

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★ 5

Great place to swim and great for learning! Open swim on weekends is lots of fun!

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★ 5

We have had the BEST experience at Kids First! Our boys have become such amazing swimmers, and we have always had top notch swim instructors. It’s also really nice to be able to watch through the one way glass. Highly recommend!! I already recommend this school to anybody looking for swim lessons!

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★ 5

Wonderful swim school for kids! We started taking our son here when he was 3, and totally terrified of the water. He is now 8, loves the water, and has learned how to swim multiple strokes. Instructors are great, and the owner, Brian, truly loves his job. Highly recommend for a great heated year-round indoor pool.

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★ 5

Our daughter, and now our son have taken lessons here and learned to swim beginning at age 3. This is very conveniently located and you can do some grocery shopping before or after your lesson. At Publix, you can get a free cookie and fruit. We have enjoyed all the teachers. Scheduling has been easy, including make up lessons. The management has also been very friendly. We have met many other friendly families and kids taking lessons here. Highly positive experience.

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★ 5

It is a great experience for 1 of my children and has been a great experience for my older child, which is now enjoy elevating his teachings on a Swim Team. The Staff at this facility is awesome, which makes it worth driving the extra distance for my children’s growth and development in swimming.

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★ 5

Best place to start your kids off with swim lessons. Many great options from group to private. Been apart of the KFS family for 8 years now. Would highly recommend!!!

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★ 5

Have sent both kids to learn to swim here and it’s fascinating how fast they learn and how patient the instructors are.

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★ 5

My boys have learned so much and gained so much confidence! I’m happy we accidentally found this place! Everyone who works there is so kind!

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★ 5

Great swim lessons and all the instructors are so knowledgeable and kind! My daughter loves it.

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★ 5

Our 3 grandchildren take lessons and have very good, experienced teachers. They love coming to their swim classes.

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★ 5

We have taken all 3 of our kids through their program starting at 7-8 months old and by the time they were 2 years old they were swimming on their own. It’s a Huge benefit for us parents and our kids being around the water so much

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★ 5

Love KIDS FIRST for my 3 and 1 year old. Flexible and convenient with scheduling and understanding of "life" for occasional reschedules. My 3 year old has taken several months of lessons over the past year and now is swimming with the instructor without me! Highly recommend .

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★ 5

I love this kids first! I have been around several different swim schools and this one clearly takes pride in itself. I do not worry about my daughter swimming in any body of water thanks to Kids First.

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★ 5

I wasn’t sure when I first signed up because we’ve done private lessons in our pool to no success. Our first day the girl on front desk gave us a tour, was awesome to my son and made him comfortable with her right off the bat. She pointed out his teacher and explained their one way windows they have, which he thought was super cool.

She walked him into class and to all of our surprise he went in with her with no issues. She sat on the side of the pool for a couple minutes until he was comfortable before coming out and going over expectations with me. His teacher was amazing too! He did more in that first lesson with her than he did all last summer.

I’m excited to see where he is at by the time our pool heats up this summer. I already feel more at ease about him around the water. Thank you to all of the staff here!

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★ 5

I can’t express how amazing the teachers are at Kids first!! I highly recommend to get your kids in this school. We have attended lessons for 4 years and continue to do so. You won’t be disappointed, mostly importantly it WILL save lives!!

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★ 5

Kids first swim is such an excellent place ! I used to teach swimming and now my granddaughter is learning. I am so impressed with this place - great instructors !!they keep it safe AND fun and the kids really learn the right way !

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★ 5

The swimming instructors are great with teaching children life saving skills, water safety and teaching them how to swim.

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★ 5

From day one bringing my great-granddaughter has been great. Ellie loves it and can't wait to come. Now bringing the great-grandson hasn't been a year yet but is getting better. You are truly blessed to have
Ms Eleanor as the instructor. Her patience is great. Also Lydia and Ryan. Thanks again.
Eleanor Reynolds

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★ 5

Our oldest learned to swim here and our youngest is in lessons now. We enjoyed all the instructors and the facility set up. There are one way mirrors around the whole pool so you can watch your child’s progress without interrupting or distracting them from their lessons.

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The facility is exceptionally clean and the teachers are very warm, friendly, and skilled in teaching water safety and swimming, particularly to young children! We love class with Mr. Brian! Highly, highly recommend!

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★ 5

Mr Bryan is amazing with both of the girls and teaching them! Along with miss elanore!! They’ve both been amazing while learning how to teach them the basic of swimming!!

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Wonderful foundation for swimming. 2 graduates and 1 to go!

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★ 5

Great teachers and wonderful experience for both of my kids.

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We love our weekly swim classes here! All the instructors and staff are so attentive and knowledgeable in their teaching approach. They are great at gradually pushing our boys to reach their potential at each level.

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★ 5

Many places had difficulty teaching her how to swim, she was terrified. However Kids first not only managed to teach her but it quickly became her favorite place. Fabulous staff and nice warm pool! Lyndi is best!!

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★ 5

Instructors are fantastic! Front desk staff Ryan and Lyndi are the best!

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★ 5

Staff at kids first have been awesome to work with! Supportive, great instructors! Especially want to call out Lyndi for her unwavering support for our youngest grandson. He was often a "handful" in the pool but she gently and patiently gained his confidence and he thrived!

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★ 5

We are very happy with Kids First Swim School! My son started the program afraid to even put his face in the water. Now, with the care and patience of a saint, Ms. Elenor has turned him into a fish. He loves the water! Rather than being nervous, we are eager for the summer swim opportunities this year.

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★ 5

We love Kids First Swim! Eleanor is very sweet with the kids and they have become much more comfortable in the water!

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★ 5

Great experience for our son with great staff and instructors. Ms. Elenor has been so good with him. Highly recommend .

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★ 5

Being so close to water, we found it necessary for our child to know how to swim. We started Kids First when our daughter was 18mos (now 4) and she was swimming on her own by 3.5. We have been very impressed with her progress and the team at Kids First!

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★ 5

Our grandson has gained so much confidence around the water! And the instructor was so patient

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★ 5

We love Kids First Swim of Charleston! Our daughter had anxiety around the water and they worked with her to grow her confidence and abilities. They are a God send and really know what they are doing. They’ve been both kind and firm, moving her along but never forcing. She loves her teacher so much. We are so grateful for this place and plan to bring our son here for him to learn as well. Thank you Kids First we appreciate yall so much.

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★ 5

We have nothing but good things to say about this place.
This is our second year and my kids love it! They are always so excited to come. Mrs Eleanor is a great teacher and all the staff are always very supportive and kind. The installations are always clean and friendly for siblings to wait while their brothers or sisters are in class.

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★ 5

Molly has been showing great progress since we’ve started Kids First Swim School. We are learning how to float, kick in the pool and hold our breath. She’s not even 2 yet! The teachers are patient and kind.

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★ 5

I love this business! My kids are learning and can actually swim!You can see a big difference! Great customer service and family oriented. Highly recommend every family to join!

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★ 5

Convenient location and staff is always helpful. Our kids love going.

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As a successful business owner in Charleston SC for over 30 years, I have never experienced such poor customer service from a fellow entrepreneur and the owner “Brian” at FIRST SWIM Mt P.

After years as a consistent FIRST SWIM customer for our daughter, I recently made the mistake of signing her up for continued summer swim lessons before remembering she is already committed for her swim team this summer.

in an effort to collect my reimbursement, (prior to her upcoming lessons in May), My calls to FIRST SWIM went unanswered and messages not returned. A simple reimbursement ck to me for services not yet rendered would have been so easy. Instead and upon my in person visit I finially confronted owner Brian. In an insulting and immature tone he commented “ Your check has already been deposited”

NOT THE WAY TO TREAT YOUR CUSTOMERS
DO NOT PRE-PAY this outfit until services rendered
BRIAN has zero business sense while trainer Lyndsey is GREAT though!!!!

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★ 5

Great place for family swim day to get some therapy for recent surgery. Friendly staff

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★ 5

Great indoor swim school! The staff and owner really care and work with the kids on an individual basis. I highly recommend them!

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★ 5

We love our Wednesday mornings, thanks to Kids First! Ms. Eleanor & Ms. Lyndi are so patient, kind, and experienced! My 2 year old son has been coming here for almost a full year and they both have really harnessed and blossomed his love for the water (and we live in Johns Island, so you know it’s worth the drive!) Swim lessons here are enjoyable and so beneficial. We’ve done both mom and me and on his own, and love it all! The pool is always the perfect temperature too:) Highly recommend!

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★ 5

Would recommend Kids First to any family looking for a swim program for their child. We enrolled our child after researching swim programs in Charleston. We needed lessons to help build a strong and confident swimmer as our family spends a great deal of time in water related activities. Our child is now loving swim so much, we have swim team in our future.

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★ 5

Exceptional top notch swim school. We have been with Swim First for the past 7 years and cannot give them a higher recommendation. Eleanore has been remarkable with both our kids who presented very different abilities and personalities, and she has been truly amazing with both. Lyndi took the baton with our daughter and really motivated her into evolve into becoming an exceptionally strong swimmer and test her skills on swim team earlier this year. And Ryan has picked up where Lyndi left off and been such a great teacher/mentor, helping her evolve her skill set even more and always making it a fun day in the pool. Great facilities, positive community vibe, accommodating staff top to bottom.

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Our family loves everything about KIDS FIRST Swim School! There are a ton of class day/time options and if you miss a class, you are welcome to sign up for any of the other classes to make it up. Ms. Lyndi is the BEST and our daughter talks about her all week long. It is very evident that the instructors care and take pride in what they do. Everyone is always friendly and invested in the success of their students. Our only complaint is that we didn't start sooner!

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★ 5

Couldn’t be happier at Kids First! We adore Lyndi and her bright, smiling face every week when we walk in and Miss Eleanor has been an amazing teacher for all three of my kids. My older two children were pretty fearful of the water and after their first lesson with Lyndi last year, they were hooked! They now swim with Eleanor and love every minute. On the flip side, my youngest loves the water and is fearless. Eleanor was able to harness that love and make swimming fun and safe. This is the one extracurricular will we keep doing for a long time!

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★ 5

Kids first is the BEST place you can take your children! We’ve done ages 6months to almost 5 years and the hands on, fun loving approach the entire staff gives is AMAZING! Our kids love it and everyone there is great.

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Lyndi and the whole swim school are incredible! I don’t know how someone can remember everyone’s name and greet you at the door each week. The instructors do a phenomenal job especially Eleanor with making our kids feel comfortable in the water and have fun while learning how to swim. Confidence through the roof!

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By focusing on perfect form the make it very difficult for kids to advance to a point where they do any actual swimming. Its like they intentionaly hold the kids back to squeeze more $$ out of you. We've had friends tell us they had the same experience.

We had much more sucess with a large group program at school immediately after leaving.

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Most of the instructors are excellent! However, when my two boys went to the swim school the instructors teaching were not consistent and both boys were traumatized by the male instructor who is the owner. My three year old has some developmental delays and processes things a bit slower. After having a wonderful session with a female instructor, the following week the owner filled in and my son sobbed and screamed for the entire 30 minutes. His delays were not taken into account at all (although I had let everyone there know about them) and the instructor immediately and repeatedly poured water on his head with the toy boat. He then took him under water multiple times while my son was visibly upset. He was so upset that my 6 year old who always loved the lessons also started crying because he was seeing his little brother like that. I tried to keep my composure since I knew they were safe still but, to this day, regret not going in there and taking my 3 year old out of that environment immediately. Afterwards, the woman instructors seemed embarrassed by the male instructor. My 6 year old was even traumatized for his little brother and I politely called and canceled all sessions moving forward. My advice is if the owner is running your lesson and your child is not 100 percent comfortable yet with the water, run back out the door.

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★ 5

My son started at Kids First Swim School when he was about two years old.
We began with the Mommy and me classes and stayed for almost five years after. My husband and I wanted our son to not just learn the basics of swim safety but we needed him to be a strong swimmer!!!
Because we are surrounded by the ocean, water ways, swimming pools and ponds we had to ensure that our son would be safe!
We owe his swim ability, strength and confidence to owner Brian C. and all of his wonderful staff!!!! We were so fortunate that Brian truly cares about the success of each of his students!! He gave our son the ultimate gift, learning how to swim!!! This was one area of our son's life that we weren't willing to compromise on, making sure he was truly a competent and confident swimmer. Over the years we worked on perfecting the fundamentals of swimming and learning proper technique.
Now our son swims better than most children three and four years older than he.
We are forever grateful to Brain C. and all that he has given our family!!!
I can honestly say that swim safety and ability is priceless!!!!!
Fondly,
Jennifer & Craig Fine

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★ 5

It is a wounderful Swimming School and very cooperative staff. My kids join the school since I moved to charleston and they love it .

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We're new to Kids First and have had a wonderful experience so far. I've talked to the front desk several times and they've always been very helpful and accommodating. My 1.5yo son had a blast at his first swim class - the instructor coordinated specific swimming goals to familiar children's songs which he loved! The pool room is warm and humid, and the water was very comfortable for me and baby.

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Feb 22, 2019 I observed my two grandson’s second swim lesson. One 2.5 yrs and the other 4.0 years.they were terrified to go to the pool for their second lesson, both melting down going in. The gentleman instructor proceeded within 15 minutes to take both underwater as I hear was done on their first lesson!!!
The 2.5 year old was dragged under water at lest 3 times and sometimes for 4 seconds at a time. For the entire 30 minutes both were uncontrollably sobbing. I consider this child abuse but cannot day anything since I am not their parent. Never in my life have I seen such ridiculousness in the approach to swimming.
The boys will never eat to go back to this place and I fear will be scared fir any love of the water.
Most disgusting and intolerable.
I will further research this business and the licensing of their instructor, if there is any, I doubt so.
Please post your complaints also !
CHK3

The next week there was a change of tactics with mom in the water for a short period. All seemed to be OK according to Mom & Dad. I did not attend.
My thanks for trying something different, whatever it was.
CHK3

UPDATE:
Spring 2020 - The boys returned for lessons this summer. The 2.5 year old, now just 4 saw his former swim instructor at the front desk, no longer his instructor and began to cry at the sight of him. He still does not go under water.
Protect your kids mothers and fathers!
Grand Pop

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★ 5

I have 3 boys and we have been doing swim lessons since October 2017 so two years so far. My kids have learned so much and the instructors are so great with the kids. Classes are small so your child will get plenty of time with the instructor. I love that I can watch my kids but they can't see me with the mirror glass. Going swimming is actually a fun activity now because I know my children know water safety and they are good swimmers.I cannot speak highly enough of this place. They also offer a 10% military discount.

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Great for mommy and me introduction to water, but after that this is a waste of money.

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★ 5

I can’t say enough about this place! My son has been in class for 1 year and at under 2 years old is already so impressive. We’ve had several instructors and they are all friendly and helpful

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★ 5

Ms. Eleanor is passionate about teaching a very important life skill and I loved her the moment she introduced herself to my daughter. You can absolutely feel and SEE her expertise, passion, CONSISTENT presence and love she has for what she shares with the kids. My daughter has had the pleasure of experiencing three instructors through this program and Ms. Eleanor is my absolute favorite. The program challenges your child, will strengthen them where they are weak and definitely will put them down for a nap afterwards. If you have the means to help your child obtain this life skill I strongly suggest considering this school.

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★ 5

Swim First is the best. I highly recommend!

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★ 5

I can't say enough about this place and their instructors. We are so blessed to have Kids First Swim School here in Charleston. You won't believe the difference it has made in my 3 year old and 4 year old! They just keep progressing every week. I love how the staff makes it fun and playful while developing individual skill. We will be going year round! A GREAT in-door facility with 90 degree water makes this awesome! We love y'all!

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★ 5

We began taking our little guy to Kids First Swim when he was a few months old. He is now four and a half, and while Karate, Soccer & Tennis have all come and gone, he still loves to come for his swimming lessons. We also enjoy the Family Swims on the weekends... especially when the weather is nasty.

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Horrible management! I registered my daughter for the summer class, but unfortunately she got sick pretty bad, and the doctor informed us not to take her into the water for 3-4 months. I called the school management to refund my money, and the school manager said "ok", but he never DID!!! And I called again and again, but I never got my money back! I consider that very unprofessional! I would not recommend this place!

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★ 5

Went for a birthday party. Was a good time. Pool room was very warm which made swimming feel great. Perfect little place to take a swim. (I have a 2.5 year old and she had a blast)

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