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Goldfish Swim School - Houston Heights

2737 Minimax St Suite 100, Houston, TX 77008, USA

42 Reviews

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Goldfish Swim School - Houston Heights offers a unique, state-of-the-art facility providing swim lessons for children aged 4 months to 12 years. They focus on teaching water safety and swimming skills in a fun and engaging environment, utilizing a proprietary curriculum called The Science of SwimPlay®.

The pools at Goldfish Swim School - Houston Heights are consistently maintained at a comfortable 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) for all swim lessons.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? Goldfish Swim School consistently receives high praise for its exceptionally clean, bright, and welcoming facilities, complete with ample free parking. Reviewers frequently commend the staff and instructors for being friendly, patient, professional, and genuinely caring, fostering a comfortable and exciting learning environment for children of all ages. The school is particularly noted for its accommodating approach, including support for children with special needs by suggesting smaller class sizes. Parents appreciate the trial classes, promotions, and the focus on safety and foundational swim skills presented in a fun, engaging manner. The personalized care and community-building efforts, often attributed to the owner's involvement, further enhance the positive experience. Overall, Goldfish Swim School is highly recommended for its excellent instruction and supportive atmosphere.

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  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Accessible Entrance

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Sankalp Mogulothu August 27th, 2025
Sankalp Mogulothu

Took us just one trail session to sign up our little one for swimming lessons here. Very neat and pretty swimming center right next to the adventure park. The staff was friendly and helpful. Plenty of parking space in the free parking lot, definitely worth checking it out. As mentioned they do offer trail classes to experience if this place is best fit for you. They did have few promotions going on as well if you sign up in bulk months. My overall experience so far is 4/5.

Tiffany Davis June 10th, 2025
Tiffany Davis

My son has been attending Goldfish Swim School, and I’m truly impressed with the experience so far. As a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, I approached the process with some hesitation and shared my concerns during our initial sign-up. I was reassured that the team would be patient and supportive—and they have absolutely delivered on that promise. The instructors are not only kind and encouraging but also genuinely accommodating. They’ve gone above and beyond to suggest class times with smaller group sizes that better suit my son's needs. Each class begins on time, and everything runs smoothly and with great organization. It’s been such a positive experience for us, and I’m grateful for the care and attention they give my child. We’re proud to be part of the Goldfish family!

Claudia Elizondo June 6th, 2025
Claudia Elizondo

My child has been attending Goldfish Swim school for the past few weeks, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. His instructor Diego is patient, professional, and clearly well-trained in working with young swimmers. From the very first class, he made my child feel comfortable and excited to learn. The facility is clean, well-organized, and welcoming to both kids and parents. I also appreciate the clear communication from the staff. I would highly recommend this Swim school to any parent looking to get their child started in swimming.

Lorenza Surgers September 15th, 2025
Lorenza Surgers

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Goldfish Swim School Houston Heights is hands down the BEST swim school in town! The facility is bright, clean, and so welcoming — it’s the kind of place where kids can’t wait to jump in the pool. The staff is always smiling, helpful, and clearly passionate about what they do. But what truly sets this location apart is the owner. You can tell they genuinely care about every single family that walks through the door. They’re not just running a business — they’re building a community where kids feel safe, supported, and celebrated. You’ll often see them chatting with parents, cheering kids on, and making sure everything runs smoothly. That personal touch is rare these days, and it makes all the difference. If you want your kids to learn to swim in a place that feels like home (with top-notch instructors and leadership that goes above and beyond), Houston Heights Goldfish is it!

Danielle Singleton September 9th, 2025
Danielle Singleton

We took our 4 month old and it was great fun and bonding! Our son and I got comfortable doing safety and swim basics skills together that we could then go do on our own. The instructors were compassionate and great with our little one. Definitely recommend for having a play focused water basics class.

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Opening Hours

Sunday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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