SafeSplash Swim School - Sioux Falls (East) at a glance
Reviewers highlight individualized instruction, small class sizes, and a clean, welcoming facility. Customers frequently praise the staff's patience, flexibility with scheduling, and effective communication regarding child progress. While some note the cost is high for multiple children, most consider the instruction quality worth the price. The sole criticism cites poor management and business practices.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 52 reviews (96% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 52 Google reviews (41 with written comments, 4 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 11, 2026.
Service: Private School serving Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.
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Bailey Landa4 reviews
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The instructors tailor the lessons to the swimmer, helping them learn confidently. The staff are kind, accommodating, great with communication, and wonderful to work with- 10/10!
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you, Bailey! We're so glad to hear that you appreciate our tailored lessons and the support from our staff. Your kind words mean a lot to us!
We love our experience at SafeSplash! Our little one loves it too. Builds great developmental skills and confidence!
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Thank you so much! We're thrilled to hear your little one loves coming to SafeSplash. Helping swimmers build confidence, develop lifelong water safety skills, and have fun in the process is what we're all about. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to seeing your family at the pool!
We have had nothing but an amazing experience with safe splash. The flexibility and attention to detail the program has is excellent. My daughter failed swimming lessons constantly before safe splash and now she is approaching advance classes quickly. She loves it and highly recommend!
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! It truly means a great deal to our team.
We're especially excited to hear about your daughter's progress. Seeing a swimmer go from struggling in previous lessons to confidently advancing through our program is exactly why we're so passionate about what we do. Her hard work, combined with your family's commitment and the support of our instructors, has made for a wonderful success story.
Thank you for trusting SafeSplash with your daughter's swimming journey and for recommending us to other families. We can't wait to celebrate all of her future milestones as she continues toward our Advanced levels!
Highly recommend! Specifically Delani has been amazing with our toddler! All teachers have been great!
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience with our team. Delaney will be especially excited to hear your shoutout—she does an amazing job connecting with our little swimmers!
We truly appreciate your trust in us and love being part of your toddler’s swim journey.
We have had such a wonderful experience with SafeSplash Sioux Falls. Excellent management, and the Adaptive Aquatics program is excellent.
Response from the owner · 7 months ago
Thank you so much for the kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! We’re incredibly grateful to hear that your family has had such a positive experience with our team at SafeSplash Sioux Falls.
Our Adaptive Aquatics program is something we care very deeply about, and it means a lot to know it has made a meaningful impact. We’re so proud of our Adaptive Leadership, Instructors and staff who work hard to create a supportive, welcoming environment for every swimmer.
Thank you again for being part of our SafeSplash family — we truly appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the pool!
— The SafeSplash Sioux Falls Team
Allison at Safe Splash east is the absolute best instructor! So great with kids and keeps things fun while also taking things seriously! Her knowledge and enthusiasm is very much appreciated!
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with Allison!
We are so lucky to have her as part of our SafeSplash team. The balance you described — making lessons fun and engaging while still maintaining a focus on learning, safety, and skill development — is exactly what we strive for with every swimmer.
Thank you again for trusting us with your child’s swim journey. We look forward to seeing you at the pool for many more splashes and smiles!
We were hesitant to sign our girls up for swim lessons here because it seemed pricey when paying for multiple children. However, we are beyond pleased with the instruction our girls have received. Our 6 year old went from fearing to let go of the pool wall to swimming on her own with confidence in 5 weeks! Also, after only three lessons our 3 year old learned enough safety skills in the water to prevent herself from drowning one day at a hotel pool. She slipped off the pool step into deep water and was able to bob up for air several times without taking in any water before my husband pulled her to safety. He was amazed she wasn’t sputtering or coughing AT ALL when he placed her on the pool deck. If it hadn’t been for SafeSlash Swim School, that scenario would’ve ended far differently. Grateful we took the plunge and signed our girls up for swim lessons (pun intended)!
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
Thank you so much for sharing your family’s experience. Reading this means more to our team than we can adequately express.
Watching a child go from being afraid to let go of the wall to swimming independently and confidently in just five weeks is an incredible accomplishment, and we’re so proud of the hard work and courage your 6-year-old demonstrated throughout that process. Building that kind of confidence in the water can truly change a child’s relationship with swimming for life.
At the same time, hearing how your 3-year-old was able to stay calm, bob up for air, and avoid inhaling water during such a scary and unexpected moment is a powerful reminder of why early water safety skills matter so much. Safety bobs are specifically taught to help young swimmers recover to the surface, continue breathing, and gain precious extra moments while waiting for help in an emergency situation.
We are incredibly grateful your daughter was okay, and we sincerely appreciate the trust your family placed in our instructors and team. Thank you for taking the time to share your story and for allowing us to be part of your girls’ swimming and water safety journey.
My son has been going since he was 7 months old. He is 2 1/2 now. We started off with group infant classes. This summer, however, we chose 1:1 sessions with an OT. It’s been wonderful! He is getting a personalized experience that he needs to, hopefully, encourage him to walk confidently on his own. I love the team!
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting us with your son’s journey over the past two years! It has been such a joy watching him grow and we’re so happy to hear the 1:1 experience has been a great fit for his needs and confidence-building. Our team truly loves being part of his progress, and we’re grateful to have your family as part of ours!
Lea is so great with my special needs daughter. She is so creative on how she gets her to do things. I wasn’t sure how lessons would go because Annie doesn’t always understand what you are wanting from her but they’ve exceeded my expectations! Lea is so patient with her. Can’t recommend them enough!
Response from the owner · 7 months ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this wonderful feedback! We’re so happy to hear that Annie has been having such a positive experience with her lessons. Lea truly has a special gift for working with swimmers of all abilities, and her creativity, patience, and dedication to helping each child succeed are things we value deeply on our team.
It means a lot to know that Annie’s lessons have exceeded your expectations. Helping every swimmer feel comfortable, confident, and successful in the water is exactly what we strive for, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to work with your family.
Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation—we look forward to continuing to support Annie’s progress in the pool!