Monika Krupa
I took my very sensitive 6 year old daughter with a very prounced fear of pool drains (I know, strange, but it's a real phobia we've been struggling with) because (1) I would like her to learn to swim properly and (2) though I knew she would struggle, I feel it is important to push kids out of their comfort zone. I figure we would try for a month, and if she hates it, we stop. Her teacher, Xavier, has been amazing. He is patient. He know how to be persistent, but not forcing. He read her really well and knew when he could push a little further, and when to simply let her be. I made it clear to him I did not blame him for when she refused to do something, and pulled her out of lessons early a couple of times when she clearly shut down, but she is making progress every single lesson. She is on month two of her swim lessons, and already signed up for the next level and a 3rd month. Importantly, she WANTS to go. Very proud of my daughter for trying and being brave. Very pleased with the quality of instructors and small class sizes.
