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Goldfish Swim School in Evanston is a top-rated swimming school located at 2008 Dempster St, Evanston, IL. It is known for its warm and welcoming staff, clean facilities, and skilled instructors. From beginner to intermediate levels, their structured programs cater to children as young as 4 months. The pool is well-maintained, and the environment remains cheerful and secure, offering a positive learning atmosphere for kids.

Parents appreciate the individualized attention, small class sizes, and the array of lesson options available. Although some reviews mention occasional issues such as lack of hot water in showers and high instructor turnover, the overall feedback remains overwhelmingly positive, making it a favorite choice for swim lessons in Evanston.

Pros:

  • Warm and welcoming staff
  • Clean and cheerful facilities
  • Skilled and patient instructors
  • Small class sizes
  • Well-maintained pool with warm water
  • Positive and encouraging environment
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Wide range of lessons for different ages
  • Safety and cleanliness measures during COVID-19
  • Easy online booking and payment options

Cons:

  • Occasional lack of hot water in showers
  • Moderate instructor turnover
  • Reports of limited swimming time in group lessons

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Reviews (100)

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Each teacher we've had a class with has been absolutely amazing. So friendly! It's easy to notice how much they enjoy what they do. Keep up the great work!

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Great place for kids to learn to swim. Staff is very friendly. I pulled my son out for one reason only. Each week, I was told the same thing over and over again. My son needed to work on... ...My problem with the program is, if my son needed to work on his roll over, then why doesn't the teacher the following week just work on the child's weakness the entire class??? The only thing that was keeping him in the same class for over 6 months was his roll over. So for 6 months the teacher failed to teach him. Classes are "30 mins" for 4 kids. The last 5 mins of class, the parents speak with the teacher, so really your child is only swimming for 6 to 7 mins because your child is waiting their turn to swim. I also asked a few times for private lessons and I was told they are all taken. Overall, great place, but certain things need to be changed.

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My son really missed going to his swim classes & I was a bit worried taking him back. After seeing how cautious they are from the moment we are waiting to go in from the moment we leave was such a relief. Watching the team taking temps, all the signs, wiping & spraying everything was a big peace of mind. I appreciate them going above and beyond to make sure everyone is safe. Thank You so much to the team. You guys never disappoint

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We have been with Goldfish Swim School for 4 and a half years, ever since it opened. Goldfish Swim School is family! We love how warm and friendly everyone is, how clean the facility is and how my kids have improved significantly in their swimming. I have recommended Goldfish Swim School to many families and will continue to do so!

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it was awsome !! my son was invited at my friends son b day party and we love it,next time ,my sons b day will be there too.

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We love that the instructors are very attentive to each child. Love the small class size. The place is always very clean. My daughter looks forward to coming and learning new skills and moving to different levels. The instructors are very caring. They encourage Kandice to do her best and motivate her to feel strong with her swimming.

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This school is outstanding! My 3 year old granddaughter loves her "swim school" and is always looking forward towards her next class. The school is bright, cheerful, welcoming, and clean. It's employees are cheerful and happy to welcome their students. Our class time is at 530pm and we are always welcomed with a big smile. Tavis and Kalaiah have been her outstanding teachers, patient, fun with a plan and objectives with each class. The Goldfish Swim School has been a very bright spot and weekly event for my granddaughter this summer!

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Thank you so much for the rating, Amanda!

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Thanks, Lindsey!

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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 100 reviews.

The address is: 2008 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202, United States .

The contact number is +1 847-383-0605

This service is listed under Swimming School .

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