Aqua-Tots Swim School Des Moines | Dallas County, IA
About this class
Aqua-Tots is one of those swim schools that actually gets it - they know you're not just looking for someone to splash around with your kiddo, but someone who can teach real water safety skills without making it feel like boot camp. The 4:1 ratio means your little one isn't getting lost in a crowd of kids, and honestly, their instructors seem to know what they're doing with over 40 hours of training (which is way more than most places). They're super flexible about makeup lessons too, because let's be real - toddlers get sick at the worst possible times and family vacations don't always align with swim schedules. The whole setup feels professional but not intimidating, with viewing areas where you can actually see what's happening instead of being stuck in some cramped hallway. Because juggling a million things while trying to keep your kid safe around water is hard enough without adding scheduling nightmares to the mix.
Families rave about how their little ones are practically diving into the pool with confidence after just a few classes. Seriously, don't be surprised if your kiddo starts splashing around like a pro!
Reviews
Sarah Jane
Coach Molly is phenomenal. My girls love her, and look forward to her classes every day!! Currently, we do two lessons a week, plus fast track with Molly. My oldest has gone up 2 levels in a week, and my youngest is getting ready to graduate level 3. Molly is patient, kind, and has a great teaching style. She was meant for this role, and I'm glad we lucked out with having her as our coach. 10/10 reccomend aqua tots, but especially coach Molly. The confidence she has given my girls in the water is immeasurable!!
Posted on: June 30, 2025
Khushbu Patel
It’s been 2 months since we enrolled our 8 yr old for 2 classes/week. So far we are loving the instructors - Elijah & Molly. Katelyn (front desk) has been great with scheduling the make up classes. Staff is welcoming & willing to answer questions. I do see reviews about kids not getting promoted to next level. But my daughter just got leveled up from 3 to 4 in just 5 classes. Let’s see how it goes from here. My daughter is loving it so far.
Posted on: July 09, 2025
Mithra Koyyalamudi
Molly Campbell is absolutely amazing with kids! She combines professionalism with a fun and nurturing approach that really brings out the best in young swimmers. Our children went from being nervous around water to loving their lessons and making real progress. We highly recommend her to any family looking for a great swimming instructor!
Posted on: July 01, 2025
Jennifer Shields
Aqua-Tots swim school requires corporate intervention. While the "coaches" are kind and my child did learn some new skills, she plateaued at the tadpoles level and was not graduated because she could not sit still. I understand the importance of safety, but she is only three. Suggesting that private lessons, which cost three times my current rate—are the best option, while keeping her in the same level for three months for "safety" reasons, is unacceptable. I’ve decided to take my business elsewhere. We now attend SafeSplash, where my child enthusiastically looks forward to swim lessons each week. In contrast, Aqua-Tots has unclean facilities, is primarily staffed by teens and very young adults, and seems to keep children in the same level far too long just to take more money. I would not recommend them at all!
Posted on: April 25, 2025
Aaron Waltman
We’ve been very happy with our son’s experience. His confidence has sky rocketed in the pool and so has his skill set. We did sign him up with the one on one lessons and Lylah has been great! Strong recommend from us.
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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