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Goldfish Swim School - Closter, located at 91 Ruckman Rd, Closter, NJ 07624, USA, is a dedicated swim school offering year-round swim lessons for children aged 4 months to 12 years, and often adults. It provides a fun, safe, and shiver-free environment with a unique curriculum designed to teach water safety and swimming skills.
The facility maintains its swimming pools at a comfortable and consistent 90 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 32 degrees Celsius) to ensure a warm and enjoyable learning experience for all swimmers.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? Goldfish Swim School Closter receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for its exceptional swim programs and well-organized events, such as birthday parties. Parents consistently praise the instructors (including Taylor, Faten, Chanel, Subhi, Jeremiah, Jack, and Emma) for being incredibly kind, patient, fun, and highly competent. They are noted for their ability to connect with children, build confidence, teach essential water safety skills, and make learning enjoyable. The school offers personalized attention, tailoring instruction to each child's pace and personality, and celebrates milestones with rewards. The facility is described as clean, well-maintained, and easily accessible. Communication from staff is excellent, providing regular updates on progress and efficiently resolving any issues. Many families highlight their long-term satisfaction, with some having attended for years, affirming that Goldfish Swim School Closter provides a nurturing, supportive, and effective environment that kids genuinely love.
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April 16th, 2025Diane B. De La Cruz
We recently celebrated our son's 1st Birthday at Goldfish Swim School Closter. It was an incredible party experience! All of the children had a blast. Taylor, the Party Coordinator, was patient and responsive with all of my questions. She made the coordination a breeze! She was informative and thoughtful with ideas and suggestions. On the day of the party, Taylor, Faten, Chanel, and Subhi made sure the party went on without a hitch. Faten helped with the set up and clean up of the whole party. The children enjoyed the free swim play. Chanel and Subhi, the staffed Lifeguards, kept the children safe. It was well organized, ran very smoothly and most importantly VERY FUN for the kids! The staff was friendly and accommodating- they made hosting easy. Thank you all for making our son's Birthday party extra special.
July 12th, 2025Jennifer D
Our daughter has been swimming at Goldfish Swim School – Closter since she was just 4 months old — she’s now 6 — and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! The instructors are incredibly kind, patient, and fun. They have such a natural way of connecting with young children, keeping them engaged while helping them build real skills and confidence in the water. One thing that really stands out is how well the staff got to know our daughter. They truly took the time to understand her personality and matched her with instructors who were the best fit for her. That personal attention made such a difference in her comfort level and progress. Communication with the staff has always been excellent. They regularly explain her development, what she’s doing well, and what she can continue to work on. On the one occasion we had an issue, the team handled it quickly and professionally, which really showed us how much they care. We’re so grateful to be part of the Goldfish Closter family — our daughter has grown into a confident swimmer and always looks forward to her lessons. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a swim program that’s not only effective but also nurturing and fun!
February 28th, 2025Diane B. De La Cruz
I highly recommend this swim school! My son has grown so confident in the water after taking classes with Goldfish Swim. We were searching for a place that could teach my son how to swim and build water safety skills. This is our 3rd swim school, and I know it will be our last! The staff is friendly, energetic, and highly competent in training children of all ages. The class sizes are small and offer individual training per child. They offer ribbon rewards and have everyone clap and celebrate when any child reaches a milestone in the pool. The facility is clean, easily accessible and well maintained. We finally found the perfect swim class in Goldfish Swim School in Closter. We owe a huge thanks to instructors Jeremiah, Jack, Emma, & Taylor for providing stellar service in & out of the pool. They are so good with children.
July 24th, 2025liz pamela checo
We’ve had such a great experience at Goldfish Swim School, and a huge part of that is thanks to Emma! She is incredibly talented—patient, thorough, and truly engaged during every lesson. Emma has a special way of connecting with the kids that makes them feel safe, supported, and motivated. I've seen such a boost in my daughter's confidence since working with her. She’s not only learning important swim skills but also having fun while doing it. My daughter looks forward to every class and always leaves with a big smile.
August 28th, 2024Katherine Louie
My husband and I have been bringing our daughter to Goldfish Closter since July of 2022. She was just shy of 2 yrs old at that time and just turned 4 this August. From that time through now, I can’t praise them enough for making her—and us!—feel supported through all the leaps and bounds she’s made in learning how to swim here. We especially love Jack O., who has taught her the Junior 1, 2, and now 3 classes. She began as a “Mini 2”, a class that is accompanied with a parent/guardian and I find that no matter how young or old the students are, the school will make sure to place the child in the appropriate starting class, and encourage the child at their pace while still reinforcing skills that will help them move forward. Any time we’ve needed to make up a class, attaining a session through a different instructor has been no issue in advancing her skills and learning. And the front desk, their direct texting, emailing, and app is incredibly helpful in terms of contacting the facility for any reason or suggestion. You can also find a lot of helpful information through their app, as well as sign ups for special events or family swim hours (these extras are usually for an additional small fee). Thank you to the wonderful team, and all the instructors for making it a fun, positive, clean environment for the kids.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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| Monday | 12:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM |
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