Clients reviews about Pengu Swim School

Coach Nick taught my boys to swim after years of off and on lessons at every other place in Houston. The difference here was that Coach Nick let them test and improve their abilities every day instead of coddling them or scaring them. Most importantly he made it fun so they actually worked hard for him. Pengu always has two lifeguards watching the whole pool at all times in addition to all the swim teachers in the pool. That was not the case at other places we’ve had lessons. I love the extra attention to safety here and the incentives they give kids like accomplishment ribbons or ringing the bell when they reach milestones. This is the first place we’ve swam where my kids are excited instead of fighting me every time we have a lesson. ~ Rachel E

Pengu Swim School is a wonderful place for children. Due to the pandemic they have taken measures to protect everyone. Someone was waiting outside to check us in, take our temperatures, have us wait until about 5 minutes before class time. Inside everyone waits on marked spots on the floor (social distancing), chairs are spaced far apart, classes are small, all adults wear masks and they clean the chairs as soon as we are asked to come into the pool area to pick up the children. I feel very confident about the precautions Pengu is taking to protect everyone! As for the classes, the children are becoming confident swimmers and the instructors are all terrific in their instruction. ~ C. K

My husband and I just recently started taking our daughter here for swim lessons for the first time (she's 3). We are very pleased with the lessons she is receiving, the instructors are so sweet to her and teach her so much. Everyone that works there that I have come in contact with has been nothing but friendly and helpful. Also, I can't say enough nice things about Jackie. She helped my husband and I get into a class when we first tried to sign up and all classes were full. She has gone above and beyond for us and our little girl from greeting us when she sees us and always making my little girl feel like a princess. I would definitely recommend this place! ~ Adrienne H

I am in awe of our experience so far at Pengu. We signed up for a summer clinic and my child had some serious preexisting fear of the water. He was afraid to do the tasks being taught in his skill level. The instructors saw his emotional and physical struggles and took what time they could to amend his personal goals during the week in order to optimize both his experience and the experience of the other children in his group. I have learned so much this week by watching his instruction and am excited to use these tools in order to continue and build a better foundation for his abilities to continue to grow. ~ Hilary H

We've had our kid enrolled since he was 6 mo, he's always loved the classes and coaches have always been great. When we received an ASD diagnosis and we decided to keep coming. I'm glad we did! Nothing changed, same understanding, patience and attention to my beautiful neurodivergent kid. We're grateful for them creating an inclusive environment and for all the dedication towards our kid in each class. All the coaches have been willing to work with our kiddo with so much patience and empathy, specially his current coach Vanessa. We're looking forward to continue being part of such amazing community. ~ Dorca T

We've been taking our daughter to Pengu for almost two years now and it's been a great experience for her. We started her early on, she's going to turn 3 this year and we can already say with confidence she loves the water. All of the coaches we've had have been great, even when we make up a class and have a different coach, they're all wonderful. Coach Muhammad is awesome, and all her old coaches still say hi when they see our daughter. Coach Nick is always attentive to our needs and our child. We'll have to get our son in the water very soon too. ~ Alexander G

Update! Our swimmer is now 14 months old and has graduated to the next class up. We love this place and Coach Olivia! -- Update! Our swimmer is now 10 months old and is just crushing it. We have had the most classes with Coach Olivia who has been so so wonderful. Her consistence and encouragement has made such an impact! Our guy LOVES the water and has an absolute blast during classes! -- We started bringing my kiddo at 4 months and in 2 short months he has grown acclimated to and displays confidence in the water. Instructors have all been so gentle, kind, playful, and professional. ~ Kristen P

As a toddler parent I absolutely adore this swim school! It has a really cute colourful theme and is very clean and organized. As someone with a cleanliness ocd, their change rooms, bathroom and pool all pass my test. More importantly we love our instructor Metzli Lopez who is passionate and caring and able to provide a very fun and structured baby class that my toddler is throughly enjoying after 5 lessons. I love that he already has the confidence to jump into the pool! There are also tons of restaurants around the area for us to try after the swim lesson! I cannot recommend Pengu enough! ~ Heidi C

All the coaches have been wonderful but Coach Janice has gone above and beyond helping my son feel comfortable and confident in the water. In 4 months my 4-year-old went from being nervous getting in the water to swimming the length of the pool with a kickboard, swimming on his back flutter kicking, diving under to pick up rings, and transitioning between backstroke and “big arms”/freestyle across the pool. We are thrilled with his progress. Additional shoutout to Coach Minerva for her patience and genuine joy of teaching – my boys love you both! ~ Caitlin E

Our son attended this Pengu location for over 15 months, and our experience was the best. We had Coach Fernando for over a year, and he was so impactful in our son's swimming training as well as his own personal growth. Our son went from not being comfortable to be in the kiddie pool in our backyard to wanting to move a slide to jump into pool. We loved seeing his growth and enjoyment during all of his classes. We all as a family thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated Coach Fernando's coaching and patience. The staff is super friendly and the installations are great too! Highly, highly recommend! ~ Priscila V

Pengu swim school is a neighborhood gem where we always run in to friends. My family has been going to lessons here on and off for years. I now have all of my children at the school and we have seen significant improvement in their swimming skills. My kiddos absolutely love their coaches. Coach James went above and beyond to help my anxious swimmer. Coach Sabine got my daughter swimming and ready to move up levels. Coach Zach continues to acclimate my little one who isn’t a fan of swimming. The front staff are great! Highly recommended. ~ Emily G

Recomiendo ampliamente este lugar, excelente servicio, los entrenadores son muy cuidadosos y comprometidos, de hecho todo el personal está muy comprometido con su trabajo,mis hijos aprendieron rápidamente y lo mejor de todo, me atendieron en mi propio idioma. ~ Sandra R

The school is great! Lots of lifeguards and lots of rules to maintain safety! They have been very flexible with our schedule, my son has learned. I was skeptical at first. I was thinking of teaching him the way I learned ... Jump in first and ask questions later. I thought to myself, "Like you need a school to teach you how to doggy paddle?!" But this is soo much more then that. I am very pleased with this school! They also provide updates and my son totally levels up! Not as much as I hope he would be he still has a good time. ~ R. e

I can’t say enough good things about Pengu Swim School! My niece has been taking lessons here, and the progress she’s made has been amazing to watch. When she first started, she was a little hesitant around the water, but thanks to the patience, encouragement, and expertise of the instructors, she’s now swimming confidently and absolutely loves being in the pool. The staff at Pengu is incredibly friendly and professional. They make each child feel comfortable and excited to learn. The facility itself is always clean, well-organized, and the water is kept at a warm, comfortable temperature, which made a big difference, especially in the early days. I also appreciate how they keep the class sizes small, giving each child the personal attention they need to succeed. Scheduling has been super easy, and they’re very accommodating if you ever need to reschedule a class. It’s been a wonderful experience from start to finish, and I’m so grateful for everything the Pengu team has done. I highly recommend them to any family looking for a fun, safe, and effective swim school! ~ Ana C

Janice and Anthony need a HUGE shout out about how they helped my almost 3 year old get comfortable with the pool. Please give them a bonus! $$ It took a whole month (one class a week) haha but they tried hard each class and went the extra mile by being nice, getting in and out the water, blowing bubbles to make her feel calm. They are really committed to their job and I am so thankful for their help during this transition. She is now getting in the pool and enjoys class. ~ Laura B

A bit pricey but there are not many options. They also don't refund if you have to skip the class but instead give you a rain check with a time cap, so after a while you may have lots of rain checks that they put a time caps on. Other than that not a bad place -- Throughout the pandemic Pengu was very accommodating and worked really hard to make everyone very comfortable. -- All of the teachers know my kids by their first name which is a very huge plus ~ Alex G

PENGU taught our grandchildren to be safe and swim very well. All I can say as more sites may be needed. Our 3 year old grandchild is able to swim across a large pool without assistance. Thanks so very much Pengu. People are obviously well trained and taught to keep children safe. I could not say anything positive enough. I am very thankful. Obviously Pengu is in high demand. There is a reason. I dont know if its possible to add locations but its wonderful. ~ Jo V

Mi hijo está aprendiendo muy rápido, los profesores son muy buenos en su trabajo la escuela siempre está muy limpia , en la recepción todos son muy amables y tratan de ayudar en todo lo que necesitan ~ Nancy N

Estamos muy felices por el avance de nuestra hija con la profesora metzi, es excelente le enseña con mucha paciencia, amor y dedicación a los pequeños 100% recomendados gracias ~ MV C

My children look forward coming to swimming school. My 13 year learned how to swim at Pengu and the classes have definitely payed off. He is a great swimmer and can enjoy being in a pool that’s deep and the waves at the beach. I now bring in my 2 toddlers for classes and they have fun while learning. I also like that the facility is always clean, the staff and instructors are friendly, and I can check my children’s swimming progress on the app. ~ jasmine z

Our son has been swimming at Pengu since he was one year old. During this time (he's now just over 2 years), we have been fortunate to work with Coach Mouhamed. Mouhamed is a truly amazing coach - with a very deep well of patience - that has helped our son grow and develop his swimming skills. With Coach Mouhamed's help, our son has developed strong water confidence and we can hardly keep him out of the pool now. ~ Kristen D

First week of swim clinic was a success thanks to my daughter's incredible instructor, Kiko. She was so fun and engaging. Seriously a gifted young lady with these nervous toddlers. She took my daughter from full tears on day 1 to laughing and begging to go back after day 2. She was sad to conclude her week of lessons. Highly recommend. Super organized and the facilities are well thought out for families. ~ Lara S

We absolutely love Coach Malick! He is the best. He is patient with children and still challenges them. We love that he finds each child’s strength and shares areas of improvement with the parents. We were in another time slot when we first started at Pengu and there was a rotation of teachers every week. We didn’t feel as if there was much improvement, so very thankful we ended up with Coach Malick! ~ D Y

We have been going to Pengu for a year now since my daughter was 12 months old. The constant routine each week has helped her become more comfortable in the water, and I have definitely seen improvements over the last year. We’re currently in the Baby 2 class with Coach Nick who is awesome!!!! Would definitely recommend for anyone looking to start getting their little ones used to being in the water! ~ Rachel N

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