Swimming school · Madera, CA · reviewed since 2023
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%98+67.8Reliability 31%95+29.2Experts Score= 97Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.97SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#17 of 69 tutoring and lessonsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 76%
5.0★★★★★25 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Safe Aquatics holds a 5.0 rating from 25 reviews, with the owner not replying to any comments. Customers consistently praise the instructors for their patience, kindness, and ability to tailor lessons to individual skill levels, helping children build confidence and learn water safety. The school offers group and private lessons at a location described as convenient, with small class sizes and pool settings that allow parents to observe progress. No common criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, as all reviews are positive.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 25 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 25 Google reviews (22 with written comments, 6 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 4, 2026.
Service: Tutor serving Madera, California.
Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.
Score profile vs other tutoring and lessons
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.
Safe AquaticsTutoring and Lessons median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Safe Aquatics: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
98
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Safe Aquatics: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
95
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 95.–
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Safe Aquatics: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 37.–
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Star ratings
25 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars25100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 22 written reviews
100%praise
Praise21100%
Complaints00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
6topics
Would recommend733%
Staff & attitude629%
Quality & results419%
Price & value210%
Speed & response15%
Honesty & trust15%
What customers talk about
We read 22 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“I would 100% recommend this school, and to do the private lessons.”
“Coach Amanda and Coach Drew were both fantastic, extremely patient, fair, and skilled at working with kids of all different ability levels.”
“We had such a wonderful experience with Coach Drew as my toddler’s swim instructor!”
“Its worth the price and will use again.”
“Amanda and Drew within 5 minutes got her to feel so comfortable with them and she immediately started listening to the different instructions.”
“By the end of the sessions, he was happily jumping into the water and even going under, something I honestly never thought he would be comfortable doing!”
People customers mention
Drew13 reviews
Amanda11 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
Olivia5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
We enrolled late in the season in September, but Safe Aquatics worked out so great for us. Coach Amanda and Coach Drew were both fantastic, extremely patient, fair, and skilled at working with kids of all different ability levels. They knew exactly how to meet our kids right where they were while still challenging…
Brooklynn7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
We have had such an incredible summer of swim lessons with both Coach Drew and Coach Amanda! They meet each swimmer where they are at and tailor their teaching to help them learn the skills they need to become a stronger swimmer! This is our third summer of swimming lessons but our first summer with Safe Aquatics.…
DominiqueLocal Guide · 30 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
They've done such a great job with my 5yo. He started this summer with zero swimming skills and now he's confident floating on his back, able to get to the edge of the pool on his back, and starting to learn how to swim on his stomach. He's made such amazing progress. I would 100% recommend this school, and to do…
Hillarie4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★
I’ve had my kids (4) in swim lessons with Amanda & Drew since my oldest was 1!!! They are so kind, patient, loving and knowledgeable! I recommend them to everyone that I know that’s looking for swim instructors! 100000/10!!
Chantal7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★
Highly recommend
Very patient w my girls and very kind
My kids learned so much in such little time 💕
Cintia4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★
We had such a wonderful experience with Coach Drew as my toddler’s swim instructor! When we first started, my son was very afraid of the water and would cry nonstop during lessons. Coach Drew was incredibly patient, kind, and encouraging throughout the entire process.
Over time, we saw a huge change in my son’s…
We enrolled late in the season in September, but Safe Aquatics worked out so great for us. Coach Amanda and Coach Drew were both fantastic, extremely patient, fair, and skilled at working with kids of all different ability levels. They knew exactly how to meet our kids right where they were while still challenging them to learn new skills.
The group lessons were a great setup because the kids got to interact with others, which really helped build their confidence (though it's nice that they offer private options too). The adult and sibling seating area is also really well done and comfortable. We’ll definitely be back next season!
Brooklynn Fuson7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Brooklynn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We have had such an incredible summer of swim lessons with both Coach Drew and Coach Amanda! They meet each swimmer where they are at and tailor their teaching to help them learn the skills they need to become a stronger swimmer! This is our third summer of swimming lessons but our first summer with Safe Aquatics. My kids have grown as swimmers more this summer than the previous two summer combined!
I cannot sing their praises enough and we will be back next summer without a doubt!
Dominique RamosLocal Guide · 30 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Dominique has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
They've done such a great job with my 5yo. He started this summer with zero swimming skills and now he's confident floating on his back, able to get to the edge of the pool on his back, and starting to learn how to swim on his stomach. He's made such amazing progress. I would 100% recommend this school, and to do the private lessons. 1 on 1 teaching is the way to go.
Hillarie Hughes4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Hillarie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I’ve had my kids (4) in swim lessons with Amanda & Drew since my oldest was 1!!! They are so kind, patient, loving and knowledgeable! I recommend them to everyone that I know that’s looking for swim instructors! 100000/10!!
Chantal Guzman7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Chantal has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had such a wonderful experience with Coach Drew as my toddler’s swim instructor! When we first started, my son was very afraid of the water and would cry nonstop during lessons. Coach Drew was incredibly patient, kind, and encouraging throughout the entire process.
Over time, we saw a huge change in my son’s confidence. By the end of the sessions, he was happily jumping into the water and even going under, something I honestly never thought he would be comfortable doing!
We’re so grateful for Coach Drew’s patience and dedication. He made such a positive impact on my son’s confidence in the water. We’ll definitely be back every summer!
Candy Connery3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Candy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I’ve been taking my grandkids for a couple years to Amanda and her husband. They’re absolutely amazing. I look forward to next year. Hopefully, I can bring my grandkids every time.
Brice HildrethLocal Guide · 153 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Brice has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
