The annual Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards seeks to gather the opinions of local parents on everything family-friendly in the region. Our readers and online followers voted for their favorite businesses, attractions, family services and more.
Here are the winner and finalists in the “Best place for kids’ swim lessons” category.
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Winner: Goldfish Swim School
Created by parents, for parents, five Northeast Ohio locations share a common goal: to give kids the platform to build essential life skills that will help them make waves in life. Kids ages 4 months to 12 years enjoy the award-winning tropical environment and shiver-free, 90-degree pools where they overcome their fears, learn to swim, respect the water and have lots of fun while doing it. Goldfish also offers special family swim events, hosts children’s birthday parties and more.
goldfishswimschool.com
Finalists:
Aqua-Tots
Located in Westlake, Aqua-Tots offers year-round, indoor swim lessons for ages 4 months to 12 years, plus family-focused details like a comfortable waiting area, fully stocked changing room, flexible schedules and makeup lessons, and much more.
aqua-tots.com
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Mandel JCC
At its indoor and outdoor pools, the Mandel JCC of Cleveland, located in Beachwood, offers American Red Cross-certified swim lessons with a 1:5 teacher to student ratio, as well as water exercise classes and aquatics personal training. There’s something for all members of the family to enjoy.
mandeljcc.org
YMCA
With dozens of Northeast Ohio locations, the YMCA has long been a staple for swim lessons and family fitness. Nationally certified instructors teach youth, teens and adults to swim, so they can stay safe around water and learn the skills they need to make swimming a lifelong pursuit for staying healthy.
ymca.net