My son took lessons at La Petite Baleen and British Swim School before going to Peninsula. Peninsula is much better in my opinion - they are very focused on getting kids to swim and working at each kids level (rather than having them do the same drills that everyone else in the class does). I'm so proud of my son, cause at 3 years old he could swim across the pool without assistance and can make it to the edge if he falls in.

This place is our families favorite place to bring out children, we been swimming with teacher Andrew for almost 7 years. We started when our older child was 12 weeks and never stoped. Tina make this place run like well oldie machine. Both kids are amazing now going to any vacation on the water is fun and relaxing thanks to this place!!! Even my husband took lesson with teacher Andrew to keep up with his kids that are truly enjoying coming here twice a week!

Highly recommend for kids(toddlers). tldr: my son took summer classes, instructors are very good with kids. Kids love them too. They have well defined trial and vacation policies that are reasonably flexible. Today I observed great professionalism and ethics by the entire staff and instructor, hence want to share my positive experience. My kid ween to his first group class today without , he was very scared in the water without someone holding him, I trusted their wisdom. (I am sure this situation is not uncommon)They asked me to stay out of my kid's sight and not worry. Some parents got agitated with some issues that I would rather not mention, do not want to offend them. They wanted my kid out of the group(because he was crying a lot), but staff nicely handled the situation, without agreeing to a knee jerk reaction. It is in moments like this you find out how mature a business/org's process is.

Really great swimming school! Very much a family feel, and they do a really good job with the little ones. My 3 year old son learns more every week, and he loves seeing his swimming teacher every time. Also a big plus that they give ribbons when the kiddos achieve a new swimming skill, and they give them a little candy treat at the end of each swimming class. All in all, really great place!

Incredible staff and ownership. Your kids will love the instructors. The pool is in a tent and decorated with all manner of fun animal inflatables for the kids. Tent means ample air flow and parent seating is now safety separated and close enough to the pool to get a great view of the kiddos. The bagged gummy bear treat upon completion of a lesson delights children and parents.

My 3 year old daughter has been swimming here for over a year, and I've been very happy with the experience. The teachers are all very engaging and attentive, and my daughter gets very excited when it's time to get in the pool. Bonus points: it's half a block from Mo Music, so my daughter can have both a swimming lesson and a music lesson back to back!

I had two swim schools closer to my house and I passed them up so our granddaughter could learn how to swim at a school I feel is the best in the Bay Area. I was impressed to find out they have been in business since 1968 teaching children how to swim. I also like the idea that the swim school is family owned and you actually get to meet the owners in the office if you have morning classes when you check in! The water is very warm which is super important for children and the inside of the dome is very kid friendly. The first thing our granddaughter was taught was how to survive if she falls in the water. They used techniques I had never seen before and was very impressed. The safety of our granddaughter is very important to us since the parents will be moving into a house with a swimming pool! This school gets 5 stars from me!

My son went here w hen he was 2 years old in 1996, all the way until he decided he wanted to be on a swim team at age 7. His swim instructor helped him prepare for tryouts.The teachers he had were wonderful. He's had a few over the years because of my work hours. My son is 21 now & a great swimmer still & loves to swim. He remembers his days at swim school with a smile. I'm also a nanny who has recommended the swim school to family's I've worked with & currently working with a family that that have their twin boys at the swim school. The boys have been going there for almost 2 years, and they are excited to go there. If you want a swim school that focuses on gett8ng your child, learn to swim & save their lives. This is it!

great experience with the baby and me classes : 5or less people, songs, slides and taking turns with teacher

My son has been coming here for years, starting at the baby level. They know when to push your kid to the next level and help you figure out the best instructor to suit your kid's personality (mine needed someone with a firmer touch). Most of all we love their flexibility when you need to change your schedule for the week, your child becomes ill, etc. I know of no other school which is both so great and so user friendly.