The Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards celebrates the opinions of local parents on everything family-friendly in the region. Our readers and online followers nominated and 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
Five Northeast Ohio locations offer tropical decor, bright colors, a friendly atmosphere and shiver-free 90 degree pools — all so kids can focus on having fun while learning life-saving swimming skills. Kids ages 4 months to 12 years are able to overcome their fears, learn to swim, respect the water and have lots of fun 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 amenities like a comfortable waiting area, fully-stocked changing room, flexible schedules and make-up lessons, and much more.
aqua-tots.com
Mandel JCC
At its indoor and outdoor pools, the Mandel JCC of Cleveland, located in Beachwood, provides 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 ages and fitness levels to enjoy.
mandeljcc.org
YMCA
With dozens of locations in Northeast Ohio, the YMCA has long been a mainstay 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 to make swimming a lifelong pursuit for staying healthy.
ymca.net