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Aqua-Tots Swim Schools in Chattanooga Downtown offers specialized swimming lessons focused on water safety and skill development. It is a popular choice for both beginner and intermediate swimmers, with flexible scheduling to accommodate families. Parents and guardians can feel reassured, knowing their children are in capable hands with experienced instructors like Debbie, Brittany, and Autumn. Clean facilities and a friendly atmosphere contribute to an enjoyable learning experience.

However, there are concerns about the cost of lessons and the rotation of instructors, which may make it difficult for children to adapt. Despite these points, the overwhelmingly positive feedback highlights the school's effectiveness in creating confident swimmers and promoting water safety.

Pros:

  • Knowledgeable and friendly staff.
  • Flexible scheduling options.
  • Strong emphasis on water safety.
  • Effective teaching methods.
  • Positive and encouraging environment.
  • Progressive swim skill levels.
  • Individual attention in group classes.
  • Clean facilities.
  • Free coffee for waiting parents.
  • Helpful and patient instructors.

Cons:

  • Prices can be high.
  • Inconsistent instructor assignments.
  • Small and often untidy changing rooms.

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Reviews (70)

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We love Aqua Tots! My two year old is a little fish, and they've been great in working with her to improve her skills and patient as she continues to jump fearlessly into the water not understanding she can't actually swim yet. Highly recommend!

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I just have to write a review because Debbie taught my 2 yr old to swim years ago when she, herself was just a child. She is so good with children and they just trust her, it’s incredible!! I also watched her work with other children, giving them the confidence they needed to just jump in that water when she calls to them, even if they start off scared to death of the water!!Debbie is just a natural because she, loves the water and is very confident in it, she has been swimming since a very young child, always loving the water and helping others share her love for it also!!I recommend Aqua-Tot Swim School, Chattanooga because of the excellent teachers and support your child will have there and if something it’s right, they’ll make it right to the best of their ability.I can’t say enough about how much I love and appreciate Debbie Smith for her love of children and her desire to see that they succeed!

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We absolutely love Aqua Tots! Not only is it my daughter’s favorite day of the week, but I am at peace knowing she has and will build skills to be safe and have fun in the water. The coaches are great and willing to let the kiddos go at their own pace, while still challenging and teaching them.

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My niece was really scared of water and I wanted her to learn how to swim. This school was recommended to me. My niece has been learning to swim for over a year now and she is no longer afraid of water and loves to go to the beach! This school is highly recommended. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. They know each kid by name and very supportive of each student.

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Our daughter has been going here for over 3 years and our son for close to 2 years, so I have seen enough to give a really honest review of Aqua Tots for both the good and bad. Our kids absolutely love going and the majority of the staff is amazing, friendly and always been great to work with. Debbie, Brittany and Autumn have truly made my kids experience here wonderful and you can tell that they truly care about them. Our kids have gained experience and can confidently swim on their own thanks to them.The biggest issues I have had are the prices for the amount of instruction the kids get weekly is quite expensive. If the classes aren’t full they get really good instruction but in a full class with 4 young kids, then your kid will only get maybe 10 minutes of weekly instruction for over $100 a month. Trying to manage and also teach 4 kids at once is a lot for 1 coach. The other issue we have had is the constant changing of instructors in classes. If your child gets to swim with Debbie, Brittany or Autumn then it’s worth it but the younger coaches that come and go really do not push the kids. When you finally find a good class with a good instructor, they will change your instructor often without notice and our kids do not adapt to that change well which left us having to move lessons quite often to stay with the instructor we wanted. I also feel that they sometimes do not move kids up levels quickly enough, causing lessons to get boring or repetitive as they are not being challenged enough and the style they teach really draws the process out too much to learn anything new.However, we still have almost all positive things to say about Aqua Tots and our kids will miss going there thanks to Brittany, Autumn, Debbie and Tana. The instructor your child receives can really make or break your experience there and if you feel that it’s worth the amount of money. But I do recommend them.

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WHAT A WAY TO WAIST YOUR MONEY we have been driving 1h just for my kid to learn nothing they tech the same stuff over and over for months it's crazy but truly. there are 2 or 3 teachers that are good and they do what they do but the rest are just bad it's a bunch of time you waste.

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FANTASTIC. They are attentive to each individual childs capabilities, meaning what they are ready for, and what they are not. My child had trouble going under water without goggles and nose pinchers but with 2 sessions, done. You would be surprised at how fast they learn in a 30 minute class. Miss Amy is fantastic and highly recommended by not just myself, but every childs parents Ive spoken wjth. Take your child here!

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For as much as it costs to send your child here, the facilities should be impeccable. The changing rooms are tiny and were never clean. Several of them have changing tables for infants but were nasty and the straps were broken. The restrooms were equally gross. I did like the instructor we had and I think overall it is a beneficial program for kids. I think it's way overpriced and your only option is to sign up for a contract which you have to give 30 days notice to cancel. Look into British Swim School in the area.

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We’ve had quite a few swim instructors but Desiree and Mary Stuart are hands down the best! They’re so sweet and personable!They take the time to make learning swim fun!Couldn’t recommend them enough!!! My kids absolutely love their swim time now!

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First visit was great. Everyone there was very nice and hospitable. Showed us around, made sure we knew what to expect, and made sure the kid had fun. Looking forward to the upcoming lessons!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.

This business has a rating of 4.7-star.

This business has 70 reviews.

The address is: 125 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga, TN 37405, United States .

The contact number is +1 423-702-4591

This service is listed under Swimming School .

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