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We first enrolled our 3-year-old granddaughter in another swim school, but unfortunately, she didn’t learn anything there. Then we found Ms. Donna — and what a difference! After just one week with her, our little girl was already making incredible progress and even started diving underwater. We were honestly amazed — we had no idea it could happen so quickly! Now, after only two months, she’s absolutely thriving and looks like a little pro in the water. We feel so much more at ease knowing she’s becoming safer and more confident every day. Thank you, Ms. Donna, for your amazing work and care! Mariah loves you ❤️❤️❤️❤️
*Lucia Ribeiro*
Donna just got this amazing swim machine for her pool. The swim machine provides a gentle constant currant that helps kids/adults swim with ease.
*lisa lusby*
My 3 year old daughter started doing the survival class with Ms. Donna and I can’t even explain how amazing it has been. My daughter enjoys the class so much and actually enjoys being in the pool now. My 12 year old also joined one of her classes and he absolutely loved it. Thanks Ms. Donna this experience has been great!!
*Erica Beltran*
Miss Donna is a really great swim instructor! We started the 20 week program for our LO’s at 14 months. It really is amazing to see the progression of learning how to swim. Starting with simple dips to practice breath control and work on floating. After 2 weeks she was comfortable enough to stop whining for me and this shows how the consistency of the lessons is so important. We are in the 5th week and she is kicking now and floating pretty good in my opinion! She has also started walking on her own in the last month! I will definitely recommend this class for every baby! And all kids!
Miss Donna also explained to me how life jackets should be worn on the boat and in rivers/lakes/ocean however the pool is not recommended! Baby’s and little kids need to learn to swim on their own! And after watching our friend age 3 start her classes, she was comfortable out of the life jacket and swimming in the first week!
I love this! Safety first!!
*sara saccoman*
Miss Donna is amazing with kids. She taught our 3 and 4 year olds how to swim and they both loved it. Both girls not only got all the survival essentials, but are fully swimming strokes. In our 4th week we are working on freestyle side breathing, butterfly and backstroke. Unbelievable progress.
Note: we have done other swim courses with our kids before and seen limited progress. Miss Donna‘s method (this program) is special and leads to results!
My 4 year old daughter started doing the survival class with Ms.Donna and I can’t even explain how amazing it has been. She learned so quick and she not only teaches the survival class but she also teaches her how to swim with the survival class which I have never seen someone do that at another place. So I highly recommend Swim Shine Aquatics! It’s a great investment in our children’s life and for their safety. Forever grateful for Ms.Donna!
Being over 50 I thought I would never learn how to swim.
I am very happy I found Donna. Within 10 days starting lessons I felt comfortable being in the water and am no longer afraid of drowning. 😅 I can even swim across the whole length of our pool now and tread water.
Donna is very understanding and patient. I am going to continue taking more lessons to improve my newfound skills.
Thank you Donna🙏
*Cida Greenberg*
Our daughter is on the spectrum and after moving to Florida we wanted to make sure she could swim. Miss Donna has changed her life by teaching her how and we feel such a relief knowing she can save herself from the pool. And Miss Donna has made her love the water even more! Highly recommend, absolutely worth it!
*Connor Zegers*
I am so glad I enrolled my son in Ms. Donna's mommy (and daddy) and me class. He enjoys swimming now and is always trying to practice his kicks at home on the bed and on the floor. Lol. At first I was hesitant to enroll because my son is a clingy barnacle baby who would cry when strangers tried talking to him. He also absolutely hated it when water got in his face during bath time. So I wasn't sure if he would even tolerate swimming lessons with someone else. But Ms. Donna knew exactly what to do to get him comfortable. She was always gentle with him but was still able to teach him. It was the perfect mix of playing and learning. Now he pours water over his face during bath time and loves being in the pool! We can't wait for him to start his survival swim lessons! Thanks, Ms. Donna!
My daughter (5) & son (3) both had a fear of water so we decided to give Miss Donna a try. By lesson 3 my daughter was swimming the length of the pool. My son, who is Autistic, is now swimming under water and floating. We used to have to bribe them to get into the pool and now we can’t keep them out. I can’t say enough wonderful things about Donna. She is knowledgeable, very kind, and patient. You can definitely she her love for teaching kids to swim safely. We loved her so much we are signing back up. Don’t hesitate to do this for your kids.
*Heather Sowder*
My daughter started this program at just over 12 months of age. Ms Donna is great with kids you just have to trust the process she's the expert. I enrolled her in the swim float swim 5 week class. My daughter is only on her 10th session but I'm amazed already. I will attach pictures and video to this review but as long as you are consistent Ms Donna guarantees success with the program.
*Sharon Lombardi*
I'm start with dropping the kids that I babysit to the class and found out that Miss Donna has class for adults too and It's absolutely fantastic experience! Miss Donna were incredibly patient and knowledgeable, making every lesson enjoyable and stress-free. The facilities were clean and well-maintained. In just 8 sessions , I gained confidence and significantly improved my swimming skills. Highly recommend this class to any adult looking to learn or enhance their swimming abilities!
*jpploy*
Our boy, Henry has been doing swim lessons for just four days and has become so comfortable dipping his head in the water and kicking his feet. Miss Donna is a godsend angel! She has so much Experience, is down to earth, and it’s just an all-around super nice person. Would highly recommend getting your children into swimming lessons sooner than later! Can’t wait to see where this journey goes.
*Samantha Hernandez*
We LOVE Miss Donna! We enrolled our 5yo and 2yo and they are both thriving! They can’t wait to go to swim lessons and honestly neither can I. They are learning invaluable skills, and the fact that they have so much fun while doing it, is such a bonus. Miss Donna is excellent with kids. If you’re looking for a swim instructor you can trust and gets results fast, look no further!
*Christa Sherman*
I can’t say enough good things about Miss Donna with Swim Shine! As a pediatric nurse, it has been very important to me to make sure my daughter could survive in water. I am so, so impressed with how fast she learned to swim on her own (within a few weeks)! I feel truly at ease now. Miss Donna is an amazing instructor and person, and we are so grateful that we found her and this program! Highly, highly recommend!
*Kiki Meyer*
Miss Donna is the best l I searched for months to find the right fit for myself and for my toddler to do swim lesson. I knew I wanted my son to learn life-saving skills and I like the idea of ISR teaching them to float and how fast they learn. I wasn’t sure that the traditional ISR message was for us because it’s quite aggressive and although I know some learning can be uncomfortable and there are tons of tears certain instructors are very harsh and it didn’t sit well with me. I wanted my son to be able to learn life-saving skills and how to swim but also with someone who respects that it is scary for them. Miss Donna has many years of experience and she combine two separate programs to teach kids how to swim and how to save their life but she is much more gentle. She incorporates toys and playing into the lesson to give them breaks and its so wonderful. She talks gentle yet firm when needed. Not only do I think she knows her stuff and I am 100% satisfied with how fast and amazing my son has been learning but she’s also just a wonderful person. She is flexible and will adjust her schedule to fit yours the very best she can. Takes lots of pictures and underwater videos and makes the whole process fun and exciting. My little one went from never had put his face in the water to swimming within weeks. Truly worth every long drive to her place and every penny. I 10/10 recommend and wouldn’t go elsewhere! We are beyond happy with Miss Donnas program!
*Amy Stevens*
I'm really happy that we found Ms. Donna through my friend Liz. My son already knows how to swim the second day. She's awesome with kids, very knowledgeable.
*angel simons*
Miss Donna is the BEST got my 3yo swimming like a fish, and she’s currently teaching my 17 mo. We love her!!!
*Viviana Salvo*
Donna has years of experience teaching swimming to kids of all ages and the ability to teach the youngest infant and most reluctant toddler. I highly recommend her!
*Judy Heumann*
Donna's years of experience and loving personality towards kids is a hard combination to find in an swim instructor. Since our son's lessons with Donna, he enjoys swimming more than ever and knows how to stay safe around a pool while having fun. We have been blessed as a family knowing our 2 1/2 year old has been taught the Swim Float Swim. We would highly recommend her services.
*Kelsy Bauer*
Ms. Donna came to my house and had my 3 year old daughter swimming in no time! After 6 weeks, I feel so much more comfortable with my daughter in the pool, she can swim to the side and get out from anywhere in the pool! My son was 16 months and could swim to the step and was learning to float and turn over. If you want your kids to learn to swim fast, Ms. Donna is your lady! We look forward to our next sessions with Donna!!
*Lindsey Bell*
Ms. Donna has a lot of tricks up her sleeve for getting your baby safer around water. She is THE best!
*Shannon O'Lear*
Warm, friendly person and best instructor you can have!
*Sonali Shenoy*
Our son is now confidently swimming after 5 weeks with Ms. Donna and mommy and daddy feel so much better!! Ms. Donna was great with him and he still talks about her often!
*Alisha Patterson*
Ms. Donna has been a great transition for my daughter in her swim experience. We started at another school which is very popular in the area, thinking since they're so busy they must be better. The pool in the other school was so crowded and loud that my daughter was so distracted and cried, and it took her so long to learn each new skill. Ever since she has been with Donna for the last two weeks my daughter has made leaps and bounds and does not cry or complain. She just loves her! Her skill and experience is very evident in the water. Look no further she is well worth it.
*Theresa Kad*
My 4 yr old daughter swam with Miss Donna! She was very fearful also known as a "tough Cookie" She had some previous bad experiences in the water. Through Donna Mallon’s fast track program and specialized technique she was able to get my daughter not only to learn to swim safely in the water but also gave her the self confidence of a life time! It was amazing, she covered all four strokes and beginning flip turns and dives! Before Swim Shine Infant Aquatics, I had little hope Megan would ever get over her anxiety of the water. Thank you dearly from the bottom of my heart for saving my little girl!!
*Tiffany Carraway*
Ms Donna taught both my boys (2 year old and 9 month old) and we are so incredibly grateful for the lifelong life saving skill they now have. She was always incredibly patient and always made it fun!!
*Kristen Aker*
We just love miss Donna! Results are amazing and fast!
*Edmee Lopes da Graca*
My 7 year old had the absolute pleasure this past summer to have Donna as a swim instructor. Last year he tried out for a local swim team and failed miserably. But we met Donna and she was just fantastic and so knowledgeable. She taught him how to do all swim strokes; freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke. In less then six weeks he was ready to try out. Needless to say he made the local team all thanks to her. I know there was another girl who learned strokes with her as well and made the local team. Her experience shows and the bond she creates with each kids is just incredible to watch. Not only did my son learn but also had fun during each swim lesson. We highly recommend her!!!
*Zoey Martinez*
We love Donna! She worked with my 4.5 year old and 20 month old. I saw such fast results with her. She’s very creative with the toys and props she uses. We drove very far to work specifically with her and it was so worth it! Highly recommend her! Side note: My 20 month olds speech actually improved once we started lessons. Fascinating!
*Amber Farnes*
Ms. Donna has been working with my two year old for six weeks now and I'm simply AMAZED at how well she has transformed my son. He was completely terrified of water prior to taking lessons with Ms. Donna. After just four lessons he became a water baby. He now loves being in the water. It's not just what she did for him but also what she gave my husband and I. She worked with us to so we would be able to swim with our son. We feel confident and comfortable with our son around our pool. I feel like I can relax and take a deep breath without having an anxiety attack when he is walking around the pool. I highly recommend using Ms. Donna if you are looking for someone to give swim lessons. You will not be disappointed.
*Lisa Colombo Cort*
As my 6 year old son says, "Donna is the best swim teacher in the whole world!". I came to Donna with my son who had taken lessons elsewhere a couple of years ago for about 6 months. He never got to full confidence in the water and eventually became fearful without a floatation device. Donna did with him, and my 4 year old beginner, in 9 short lessons, far beyond what was previously accomplished! Both my 6 year old and 4 year old have confidence to swim the length of the pool, with beginning strokes, dive, and get to safety on their backs and to the side! It is obvious Donna has lots of experience and she treats each child according to their specific needs. To top it off, she is simply a delightful and patient teacher! Her prices are affordable too.
*Stephanie D Smith*
Donna has been amazing with my boys! 4 & 2 if you want your child to learn to swim and feel confident she’s your gal.
*Jamie Munoz*
Donna is FABULOUS!!! Our daughter was fearless but a little scared to be with someone else and Donna was patient and kind and our daughter had a breakthrough and is now loving it. If your kiddos are scared at first keep at it, their breakthrough is coming and they will be little fishies before you know it! Donna is the best!!!
*Summer Brant*
Donna is amazing!!! In just 8 lessons she has taught my 4 year old how to feel confident in the water and swim!! Such a great instructor!
My 3 yr old son completed classes with Miss Donna this past winter in anticipation of our new pool build. Well, our pool was finished last month and he is swimming like a little, confident fish! I continue to supervise him but do not worry incessantly about his safety! It is an amazing feeling to know he has the skills necessary to be safe and comfortable! Thank you Miss Donna!!!
Donna is great and her expertise is apparent right away. Our Son is three and a half and has been to 5 of the 12 lessons and is swimming, rolling and floating, going to the bottom of the pool and down the slide and to the wall no problem! Thank you Donna for working with our Owen!
We just completed our first lesson and my little guy (3 years old) loved it and did not want to get out! Miss Donna is so warm and welcoming and has some awesome tricks up her sleeves to get kids comfortable with the water and learn basic swim safety skills. I was really impressed and excited to see how much progress my kid will make in the program!
*Courtney Ellis*
Our son had his first lesson today and he was so thrilled to come home and tell me about it! He can’t wait to go back to his next lesson. So glad we found such an awesome swim teacher for him. 🐬
Donna has been our son's swim instructor since he was 11 months old. She has been his biggest cheerleader since day 1! She is always willing to go the extra mile and really WANTS these kids to succeed. It's apparent she really loves her job and holds it in a high regard as this is life saving skills she is teaching. Our son has come a long way in a short time and we are still taking lessons with Donna! I don't see us stopping anytime soon as this is a life skill that needs consistent work! Give Donna a try and you won't be sorry!
*Jennifer Toledo*
Madison has really become more confident in the water and with each class she shows signs of improvement thanks to Donna Mallon & Swim Shine Infant Aquatics Academy.
*Chrissy Hamm*
So fun! My daughter has learned so much.
Miss Donna is a great teacher and the 1 on 1 Is perfect for my lil swimmer. In just a few lessons my 3 year old was super confident AND capable in the pool. Her methods work and my daughter loves her.
*Heather Hively*
My son went from not swimming at all (age 3) to floating for 10 seconds in just a few lessons. This is far the BEST investment we have made for our babies. I’m proud of how far our kiddos have came from not swimming at all to swimming the pool. Ms Donna radiates joy and passion teaching children safe swimming *swim float swim* while meeting each child’s individual needs and learning abilities. Thank you, Ms Donna for teaching my kiddos how to swim safely.
*Melissa Van Wert*
This is an amazing experience for Collin. Miss Donna is so gentle and kind. Collin has learned so much in a short time.
miss Donna changed my son's fear of swimming to love in 10 lessons!! we love her!!
My daughter went from screaming to swimming laps in 24 sessions. It was the best decision we have made for our 3 yr old ♥️
Miss Donna is an outstanding teacher. She is kind, patient, professional, and loves what she does. Our daughter is thriving working with her. She has grown by leaps and bounds. When she began classes with Miss Donna she was hesitant to put her face in the water and now she’s swimming under water with confidence! We are so thankful for Miss Donna’s knowledge and passion for teaching!
Miss Donna is the best! My 5 year old has taken lessons that past 2 summers but still wasn't confident and never mastered rolling on her back to breathe. After 2 lessons, she was floating on her own! After 12, she's a little fish, swimming and floating all over the pool. My 3 year old went into his first lesson in tears but couldn't wait to go back on day 2. After 6 lessons, he was swimming and floating too! I can't recommend Miss Donna enough!
Can't recommend Miss. Donna enough! Our 3 year old went from not wanting to get her face wet, to doing her "swim-float-swim" across the pool. Not only do we have peace of mind knowing she is water safe, but she has truly grown a love of swimming. She asks every morning if it is a swim day with Miss. Donna!
*Denise Williams*
Look no further for a swim instructor! I reached out to Miss Donna after moving to Temecula from New York in need of a great swim instructor for my son who is on the Autism Spectrum. She was able to somehow fit him into her busy schedule during the end of her 2020 swim season. Miss Pearl instructed my son along with Donna. My son went from not swimming at all to being an independent swimmer in less than 2 weeks!!! Trust the process, it’s absolutely incredible how these women taught him how to swim so quickly. They also taught my husband and I some methods to practice with at home. Highly, highly recommend, you won’t be disappointed!!
*Julissa Adovasio*
I can’t say enough great things about Donna. Living in Cape Coral with a 3 year old, I knew I needed to get him swimming ASAP. He was swimming by his third lesson! After we completed the course he’s a proficient swimmer and loves being in the water. I highly recommend Donna. She’s also very kind and gentle with the kids ♥️♥️♥️
Miss Donna is a gem💛 We are so lucky to have found her swim school. She has Infant Aquatics for both babies and toddlers and my son was swimming within two week and mastered swimming on his own by six weeks! My son looked forward to classes every day. Miss Donna makes learning a serious skill fun and interactive for the kids.
Ms. Donna is absolutely amazing. She was so patient and calm with my two year old daughter. She was so advanced by two weeks she shocked my parents and in-laws with how well she swam when we went to their homes for a visit.
Coming from someone who, herself, has major anxiety around water, I was absolutely terrified about the dangers my fearless girl would get into if she didn't get lessons. Ms. Donna has not only helped her become a little fish but has also helped to ease my own fears as well. I cannot say enough great things about her. My daughter looked forward to swimming with her on a daily basis. She's absolutely worth it!
I am so grateful we found Ms. Donna! My daughter (almost 3) struggled with ISR and the instructor last summer and never got truly comfortable in the water. She went from barely wanting to put her face in the water on the first day to swimming the whole length of the pool by herself with Ms. Donna.
Ms. Donna’s demeanor is so kind and gentle and she makes swimming fun with toys/props and flippers, something that ISR is missing out on.
Donna is an amazing instructor. She taught my 5 year old granddaughter life saving techniques. She has patience & provides instruction based on ability. Fantastic experience for all Highly! My granddaughter was so proud of her accomplishments. Highly recommended!