Testimonials

Instructors are kind and knowledgeable…would highly recommend!

-Sylvia (.

April 22, 2026

What a wonderful place. I have really enjoyed the swim classes with my daughter. The instructors are superb and the front desk and entire staff are so kind, polite and helpful. Everyone is smiling and we just love visiting. I can't recommend it enough! Thank you!

-Idean P.

April 22, 2026

I am so happy I signed my daughter up at Goldfish AV! She has been at this school for weekly lessons and her progress has been tremendous. She has enjoyed all 3 instructors at the 3 different levels she has gone through. The facility is clean, nicely designed and the staff are always helpful. After being frustrated with another AV swim school that constantly changed instructors which lead to little progress, I am thrilled the instructors have not changed here! The feedback they provide on their app after every assessment lets us know how she is doing. I recommend this place to all my friends!

-Stasia H.

April 22, 2026

I am so happy I signed my daughter up at Goldfish AV! She has been at this school for weekly lessons and her progress has been tremendous. She has enjoyed all 3 instructors at the 3 different levels she has gone through. The facility is clean, nicely designed and the staff are always helpful. After being frustrated with another AV swim school that constantly changed instructors which lead to little progress, I am thrilled the instructors have not changed here! The feedback they provide on their app after every assessment lets us know how she is doing. I recommend this place to all my friends!

-Anastasia C.

April 22, 2026

The absolute best facility with the most patient, support, and attentive staff!

-Willysha S.

April 21, 2026

We came to the school for their Easter float egg hunting event and really like the facility, it has a large and heated pool, shower onsite, changing rooms, and kids play area. So we signed up a trial for our daughter , the staff were helpful and the process for enrollment was smooth. When we start to class, we found the curriculum is well structured and our instructor Mady is so gentle, patient, and and skilled with the kids. We have had 3 classes so far and my daughter is always looking forward to the class every week.

-Yinxi Z.

April 19, 2026

We have tours a few swim schools in OC for our 3 year old and fell in love right away with goldfish of this location! The site is bright and clean, the pool is large and heated, and the instructors are kind and really experienced with small kids. This location is super convenient for families in Irvine, Lake Forest, Laguna hills, Aliso Viejo etc. strongly recommend it!

-Yinxi Z.

April 19, 2026

Huge shoutout to all staff, swim instructors, Kourtney, and Liz. When I brought my daughter in the intention was to give it a try and to get her involved in extracurricular activities. She can’t join much due to her learning and speech delay, so finding any activity was difficult. Swimming is her absolute favorite which is why I decided to bring her in. First day my kiddo was scared to try swimming without any floaties, huge meltdown, the whole show and all. Ava, the swim instructor, was really understanding of my kiddos learning delays and extremely patient. With tons of encouragement from other swim instructors, staff, including the life guard she was fine towards the end of the trial. Ultimately we decided to enroll her for a month and see where this goes. Second session was a day and night difference. My kiddo was so excited, 3rd session in so far and my girl Ellie has applied patience and listening skills she has learned during her sessions out of swim class. Bringing her in has given her more confidence to try more things. I am proud of her and all staff included for helping my kiddo become more confident and for teaching her to be safe while enjoying one of her favorite pass times. (Not many photos out of respect of other families and minors) In addition to the awesome staff and support, they have the following which is extremely helpful as well! -Heated pool and deck (where rinse stations are located) -Rinse stations -Restrooms -Changing rooms -Hair dry station -Wring machine for clothes (one of my favs) -Play station for siblings not participating in swim class -Small merch store with swim necessities if you forget stuff at home, also snacks and refreshments.

-Elisa B.

April 16, 2026

This was a great first day experience. My 2 kids were comfortable with the staff and environment. I would recommend this place to anyone I care for and love.

-Isaiah T.

April 16, 2026