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Your baby’s first splash should be fun – not stressful. But with drowning being the leading cause of death for young children under the age of five, including babies, water safety isn’t optional – it’s essential. That’s where our top-rated, experienced instructors come in.

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Fun, safe & effective baby swim lessons in 4S Ranch!

Our 4S Ranch swim lessons help your little one progress from their first splashes to advanced safety skills using gentle, proven techniques like songs, games, and guided movements, our instructors teach your baby to:

We call this the Sunsational Safety Sequence. We even offer parent-and-baby lessons to ease you both into the water together.

Studies show that formal swim lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88%, making our swim school a crucial part of family safety. This is especially true if you have a home pool, as over 72% of pool drownings occur at home.

Give your baby a head start on safety and building confidence in the water!

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5-star rated by parents and swimmers alike

'Annette is a wonderful swim instructor! She does an amazing job making sure her students learn safety and swimming skills while also learning to love the water, too. She's so upbeat and positive!' Rachel H.

Rachel H.

Tristan is a very good instructor. Our son Asher has a great time with him because he maintains an element of fun. Asher has progressed well but then that progress was interrupted when he became... [read full review](https://biz.yelp.com/r2r/cvyxes-4l_SyeZvSBDZmQw/review/GNfIWfvmSmQ9FewkYntyRA)

Christopher T.

'We loved using Sunsational! Soleil was great and the kids learned so much and were more confident in the water. We'd use her again next summer!' Brittany Frakes

Brittany F.

'I give Annette Esqueda a 11/10. She is so warm and has a safety-first approach. Her energy and attitude are so encouraging for my bossy two year old! Sunsational helped us find a great fit and they worked hard to make sure all our sessions happened in a short time frame. Wonderful swim experience!' -Casey P.

Cacey P.

Kimberly has been a wonderful instructor to my 3-year old son Logan! He loves getting in the water with her for his lessons and has made tremendous progress in a short amount of time. I believe one-on-one is the best way to teach a child to swim because you're not wasting time waiting on the progress of the other children. I will definitely request Kimberly beyond our initial 12-lesson package and plan to start lessons for my 1-year old daughter as well.

Danielle L.

Kailey was absolutely amazing! My 18 month old made good progress despite being stubborn! She was very sweet and did everything to make her comfortable and learn! Our two year old neighbor thrived during the lessons and every day would ask if today was a swim lesson day with Miss Kailey. Her skills by the end of the lessons had everyone impressed! Definitely recommend Kailey and excited to/hope to continue next summer with her!

Sarah L.

This process was so easy. Easy to communicate my needs, easy to schedule and Breanna our instructor is so great. So patient with my kiddos, and is always switching it up to get the kids in the water and having fun without thinking about actually learning to swim. - Brittany C

Brittany C.

'Cristos was such an amazing swim instructor for our toddler. He made her so much more comfortable in the water. We would be happy to work with him again, next summer.'- Ben H.

Ben H.

'Annette has a great demeanor and rapport with our toddler. Our toddler is making great strides working with her.' Vanessa Girard

Vanessa G.

'Annette is a wonder swim instructor. She is patient and kind with children. My 8 year old has learned to swim amazingly fast. Also, my child thinks swim lessons are a lot of fun. Annette uses the concept of muscle memory..... it works' - Susan B.

Susan B.

'Annette has a great demeanor and rapport with our toddler. Our toddler is making great strides working with her.' -Vanessa G.

Vanessa G.

'Amazing school and kids really advanced! Taffe is a 10/10 instructor! The kids had so much fun and look forward to their swim lesson every week!' - David M.

David M.

'Cian is a natural with young toddlers! He's knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging.... Thanks Cian for a wonderful swim lesson experience!' Megan Church

Megan C.

'My daughter's instructor is so sweet and easy to work with. I love how patient she is with my 2-year-old daughter!' Joyce J.

Joyce J.

'Mackenzie has been great with our 1 year old. She is kind & patient and already has our son more comfortable and excited to go in the pool. We would highly recommend her for swimming lessons!' William Parris

William P.

Madeline has been a pleasure to work with, she has been teaching both my 4 & 2 year old. Madeline has shown alt of patience especially with my 2 yr old who doesn't always want to participate and... [read full review](https://biz.yelp.com/r2r/cvyxes-4l_SyeZvSBDZmQw/review/_koB2VqQziKzCPSEeX0g_Q)

Chana G.

Emilee was great. She was patient and always made it fun for our 3 y.o. Kept her engaged and interested the whole time !

Nicole S.

My kids (4, 3, 2, 1) like the pool but they were having a hard time focusing with their swim instructor. Within two classes of switching to Coach Julie, my two oldest were able to start doggie paddling independently, something that they had not been able to do before.

Christina U.

Natasha is fantastic. Mason has really grown comfortable with her over 6 lessons and he has made a ton of progress. She has him blowing bubbles, doing his monkey crawls along the edge of the pool and kicking! We are excited to do more classes with her once the weather warms up again

Jennifer B.

'Romie has been amazing with my 1-year-old. She perfectly balances being kind/patient and pushing her to do more. She has taught me so many things to work on between sessions too. She's also a great communicator and shows up on time. I would definitely use her again and recommend her to anyone' Valerie T.

Valerie T.

'Sophia was wonderful! My 2.5 year old son only took minutes to warm up to her and he spent the entirety of every lesson from that point forward laughing and playing all while learning! Sophia was so patient with him, accommodated to his learning style and skill level, and always took plenty of time to make sure he felt comfortable. She gave us lots of pointers so we could continue teaching him at home, and our son is constantly asking when the next time is he can go 'play with Sophia' 100% would recommend'

Rebecca D.

We've had a wonderful experience with Viktoria! She has no problem keeping up with our 3 boys and they are learning so much

Brandon F.

We had a great experience with our 2 year old son and our instructor from Sunsational Swim, Julie. Before swim lessons all he could do was be held by us in the pool or stand on the top step. After private lessons this summer from Julie, he really blossomed. She was so patient and encouraging with him even when he was having his terrible 2 toddler moments. He now is jumping off the side, holding his breath, kicking and swimming off the step. He is absolutely loving the pool now and is very confident. I highly recommend Julie and would have her work with him again next year!

Melissa L.

Madisyn is great takes her time with my son and is always in a great mood when teaching. We did lessons in our pool so our son could learn safety swimming. We’ve noticed such a difference in our 1 year old. Thank you! - Patricia Colin

Patricia C.

Ashley has been a wonderful swim instructor for my 2 1/2 year old. She could not be more knowledgeable and patient. After 1 1/2 weeks he is already diving underwater and climbing out of the pool!

sarah l.

Grant was great! We did one lesson every week for six weeks and the improvement was amazing. We have a 2 and 4 year old. Both boys are now super confident in the water. In the beginning the older one didn't even like putting his head in the water and now he is swimming under water and diving for floating toys. Grant made it fun but kept them on track during lessons. He encouraged them and made them comfortable. So glad we decided to do this.

Glaucia B.

'Georgette, is great! She trains my 2 & 1/2 yr daughter very patiently. Georgette is also very professional and ensure is on time for the classes. We are very excited for our daughter's training journey with Georgette.' - Murli Gudi

Murli G.

So grateful for this school, especially our instructor, Charday. Our 7 month old baby absolutely loves her swim lessons and we are certain that they are so good for her in so many ways. Ask for Charday! She is so fun, calming, and professional. She is really upbeat and natural. She is extremely competent and kind.

Jeremiah O.

'We love Teri. She is working with my 2-year-old granddaughter and is very gentle. Teri's technique is appropriate for my granddaughter's age. We highly recommend her.' - Ingrid J.

Ingrid J.

'Aranza was a great instructor. Our 18-month-old made so much progress over the 6 weeks of swim lessons. Aranza taught her how to push off the wall, blow bubbles and get more confident with her face in the water. We will definitely book with Sunsational again.' Johnie K.

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Why parents love Sunsational baby swim lessons

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One-on-one instruction means every lesson is tailored for your baby to get the most out of each session

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Sunsational swim instructors travel to you & work around your schedule

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All Sunsational instructors are CPR/First Aid certified w/ minimum 2 years experience teaching baby lessons

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When can babies start swim lessons?

From backyard pools to sun-drenched beach days, water is everywhere, but is your baby ready? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends reducing the risk of accidental drowning by starting swim lessons as early as six months to start building essential water safety skills.

A lifetime of water adventures is such a precious gift for your child. But the foundation of that gift needs to be child water safety skills. Start early, stay safe!

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Shortly after registering, we’ll introduce you to your hand-selected instructor who will schedule lessons at a time and place that suits you.

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Why choose Sunsational Swim School?

WE FIT YOUR SCHEDULE

When you have a baby swimming lesson with Sunsational you get to choose a lesson time that works for you. You can even book more than one study back to back, so all your kids can have lessons at the same time.

QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS

Sunsational has very strict rules for our instructors, and you can expect an airtight screening and qualification process (including working with children and background checks) that ensures every instructor is certified in CPR/First Aid and has a minimum of 2 years teaching experience.

WE COMETO YOU

Don’t worry about running your kids all over town to attend infant swimming lessons, because our instructors can come straight to your door. If you don’t have a pool, we can use your nearest community pool!

WE CARE ABOUT WATER SAFETY

After years of offering swimming lessons for babies, we understand that the most important part about learning to swim is safety skills. Our instructors prioritize these skills with our students to make sure they’re safe in the water.

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100% Satisfaction Guarantee

We're so confident in the quality of our swim instructors that we stand behind them with our Sunsational Instructor Guarantee!

If your first lesson is anything less than sunsational, just let us know and we can either refund your unused lesson time or re-start your lesson package with a more suitable Instructor, your choice!

Baby lessons

The more lessons you buy, the more you save!

1+ Student

30+ Minute private Lessons

(1Hr+ Can be divided by multiple students)

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12 lessons

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Private swim lessons vs. Group swim lessons

Learn about why parents choose Sunsational for their Private Swimming Lessons

Private Swim Lessons

Group Swim Lessons

Quick Results with 30+ minutes of individualised instruction

Slow Progress with limited 1-on-1 attention

Flexible scheduling, book multiple kids back-to-back

Flexible scheduling, may vary for each child

Save time lessons at your home or community pool

Time-Consuming - travel required to and from lessons

Faster Progression saves money in the long run

More Sessions Needed Needed to see real progress

Infant swim lessons near me made easy for parents

Getting to swim classes in 4S Ranch can be tough – that’s why we bring the lessons to you! We want your baby to be comfortable in the water, so we offer private parent and baby lessons or the option to create a small baby group (3 to 6 babies) with your friends. Our instructors make it easy for everyone to have fun while learning key water safety skills together.

Babies will receive a certificate after completing their lessons. What’s more fun than your baby earning a certificate with their friends?

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Levels we teach on our Swim Lesson Programs

Tadpole Skills

Cue words to learn to hold breath underwater

Assisted back float

Assisted front float/submersion

Developing underwater comfort & water acclimation

Assisted Kicking

Introduction of Water Safety Skills (based on age)

Blowing bubbles

Assisted "monkey crawl" along pool wall

Starfish Skills

Unassisted backfloat

Underwater swim (person to person & to wall)

"Monkey Crawl" holding the side of the pool wall

Reach for the side of the pool after submersion

Assisted roll to back float

Assisted climb out of pool

Goldfish Skills

Unassisted kicking underwater

Underwater turn to grab wall (near edge)

Roll to back float (less assistance)

Unassisted 15+ second back float

Assisted fall into water and roll to back float

Unassisted climb out of pool

Jellyfish Skills

Unassisted roll to back float

Drop in from pool edge, turn around and kick back to wall

Unassisted 30+ second back float

Unassisted roll to back float after fall in water

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5 reasons to start swim lessons for your baby now

Many 4S Ranch parents wonder if their baby is too young to start learning to swim. They think babies will eventually learn the skills on their own, or that the skill isn’t necessary. Here’s why starting lessons early is a smart choice:

Water safety starts early

Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children under four. Babies are naturally curious, which is why baby swimming lessons make so much sense. An awareness of the water, and water safety skills, could very well save your child’s life one day.

Decreased risk of drowning

It’s impossible to watch over your children every second. Most daycare facilities have pool or splash days during the summer or have field trips that include water fun. Children can drown in less than 1 inch of water, particularly if the person is under the age of 4. Swimming lessons help decrease the risk of drowning.

Encourages social interaction

Swimming and playing in the pool with parents and other babies helps boost babies' social development. Babies learn through shared experiences, laughter, and engaging in activities together. Your child shouldn't have to skip these character-forming moments due to a fear of the water or because you simply haven't found the time for swim lessons.

Builds their strength

For babies, swimming helps strengthen their muscles, improve coordination, and enhance their motor skills – all without any unnecessary stress on joints. Plus, the water’s resistance provides a full-body workout, even for the tiniest of swimmers. Swimming may even help learn to walk sooner thanks to better muscle control.

Lifelong skill that starts early

Swimming is a skill for life. Providing your baby with swimming lessons opens up a whole new arena of fun and fitness that they can participate in all their lives. If you don't know how to swim, consider taking a parent and baby swim class together or taking adult swim lessons on your own. Create core memories in the water, together!

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How parent and baby swim lessons help build confidence around the water

Babies as young as six months old benefit from pool time in the arms of a trusted adult. Infant swim lessons allow your child to enjoy the water before they have a chance to learn fear. Positive pool experiences help babies remain calm so they can progress to learn effective water navigation skills such as kicking and back floats.

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75%of children who drown were out of sight for five minutes or less

9 out of 10drowning deaths occur while an adult is present

The benefits of swim lessons extend beyond the pool. The sensory and motor stimulation resulting from pool time creates new neurons that positively impact confidence and even intelligence. Bilateral movements, or using both sides of the body, help increase the connections between the two hemispheres of the brain, which will later help with skills like language development, spatial awareness and reading.

How to prepare your baby for swim lessons

Not ready for a formal class yet? Start at home! Simple activities in the bathtub, like gently pouring water over your baby’s head, introducing words like “kick” and “splash”, or laying them on their back in shallow water, can help them feel comfortable in the water before their first lesson.

When you’re ready for the pool, help your baby be successful with these tips:

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Feed them at least 30 minutes before a lesson to prevent tummy discomfort
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Pack essentials like swim diapers, towels, dry clothes, and fresh diapers
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Arrive early so you have time to get ready
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Ease into the water to keep the experience positive

Water safety is always the number one priority

Even the most comprehensive and successful water training program isn’t enough to drown-proof your child. Babies should always be within arm’s reach in the water, and children should never swim unsupervised. The goal of baby swimming lessons is to reduce the chance of accidental drowning, but it can’t guarantee to prevent it completely. Even if your little one was the star of the class, you should still be vigilant in your supervision to ensure that the water provides positive experiences for years to come.

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Featured baby swim instructors in 4S Ranch, CA

We believe our students deserve the best, so we work with only the best swim instructors in 4S Ranch. Every Sunsational swim teacher has a minimum of 2 years teaching experience, is CPR/First Aid certified, passes a national background check, and has a proven track record of successful teaching before they even land an interview with Sunsational. We back their expertise with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Why? Because we know great instructors mean fast results!

Annette E.

San Diego, California 92129-1313

Evelyn S.

San Diego, California 92127

Veronica Q.

San Diego, CA 92131

Antwan L.

San Diego, California 92126

Dylan M.

Carlsbad, California 92009

Dylan G.

Encinitas, CA 92024

Soleil Grace G.

San Marcos, CA 92078

Alia D.

San diego, California 92122

Allison M.

La Jolla, California 92093

Miriam L.

San Diego, California 92092

Miranda D.

San Diego, California 92122

Bruce S.

Carlsbad, California 92011

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*If you'd like to work with a specific instructor, we'll do our best match you with your request. However, instructor availability is not guaranteed. If the instructor is unavailable, we'll pair you with a swim instructor who's equally qualified!

Tristan s.

San Diego, CA 92127

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hello, my name is Tristan and I have been teaching swim lessons for five years now. Prior to this job I was a California State Lifeguard. I have lead the Junior guard program in Santa Cruz - which teaches children how to swim. I am currently an undergraduate student studying sustainability at San Diego State University. I love teaching swimming because I strongly believe that everybody should know how to swim, as it is a life skill that saves lives.

Jaazmin H.

San Diego, CA 92127

Sunsational Certified Since 2019

Hi, my name is Jaazmin and I've been teaching swim lessons for 5 years with children as young as 6 months old to 12 years old. I've also worked with children for many years as a babysitter, tutor and mentor. I love being a swim teacher because aquatic skills can save lives and give children a whole new type of life experience.

Avalon B.

Rancho Bernardo, CA 92128

Sunsational Certified Since 2018

Hi! My name is Avalon and I've been teaching swim lessons for 6 years. I have worked with all ages including children 6 months to adults as well as students with disabilities. Before teaching I was a lifeguard for two years. I am currently going to San Diego State to become a school teacher. I also have an AA degree from Palomar college in psychology. I love teaching swimming because I enjoy working with children.

Annette E.

San Diego, California 92129-1313

Certification N/A

Hi! I'm Miss Squid, I've been swimming for 15 years. I began swimming competitively in high school, and after HS I went on to teach all ages to swim. (3 months- 86 years old) I'm very passionate about pool safety and muscle memory. We face fears together! I believe in steady progression and hands on assistance. Until they are comfortable and ready for independent pool time. If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out.

Evelyn S.

San Diego, California 92127

Certification N/A

Hello! Im Evelyn. I grew up swimming, lifeguarding, and teaching swim lessons! I use what I learned as a swim student as well as my instructor certification to cultivate a fun and safe swimming environment.

Natalia D.

San Diego, California 92129

Certification N/A

Im an experienced lifeguard/swim instructor with a background in teaching both group and private lessons for children and adults. I bring strong water safety knowledge and a passion for helping swimmers of all ages feel confident in the pool!

Mark E.

San Diego, CA 92127

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hi my name is Mark. I've been teaching swimming since 2004. I work with kids and beginners afraid of water, triathletes, SEAL Teams etc. I teach water confidence, safety, open water survival, and various swim strokes. Father of 3 awesome teens, youngest Autistic. I've also helped children of all ages learn martial arts, and taught kids summer camp. Thank you; if someone you know can use some help learning to swim or improving their skills please feel free to contact me. Make a great day! Ôÿ║

Calie N.

Poway, California 92064

Certification N/A

Hi, my name is Calie, and I have been teaching swim lessons since February 2020 for kids ages 2-12! I swam competitively on the Pacific Swim Team for over 10 years and am passionate about teaching kids! I have worked with kids since February 2020 through babysitting, summer camps, and as a respite caregiver. I have experience with kids with autism and Down syndrome. I am so excited to help all my students grow in and out of the water!

Mary O.

San Diego, CA 92129

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hi, my name is Mary and I`ve been teaching swim lessons for over 3 years with ages 6 months to 75 years. I`ve taught children with special needs as well as children who fear the water. I`ve also worked with children for 7 years as a babysitter. I went to school in Philadelphia at the Community College of Philadelphia but have not yet earned my degree. I love teaching swim lessons because I enjoy passing on my knowledge and love for swimming to others. Swimming has been my passion for 7 years.

Allysa D.

Escondido, California 92025

Certification N/A

Hi, my name is Ally Dudley! I recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and was a Division 2 student-athlete on my college swim team for 4 years. I've swum competitively for over 14 years and have had the experience teaching swim lessons and coaching swimmers of all ages and skill levels. Outside of the pool, I enjoy weightlifting, going on hikes, and exploring new hobbies like thrifting, cooking, and photography. I'm passionate about helping kids build their confidence in the water and love seeing their progress as they learn and grow.

Claire J.

San Diego, California 92131

Certification N/A

My name is Claire! I've been coaching for 9+ years and I absolutely love it. I started my swimming journey at 5 years old on my local summer team and continued with Aquazot Swim Club and my high school team, where I served as captain and qualified for CIF all four years. I went on to compete for my college team and continued to train. This developed my deep understanding of technique, discipline, and the importance of consistent effort. Ive taught ages 18 months to 72 years and Ive thoroughly enjoyed teaching every single one of my students. Coaching has always been one of my passions, and water safety is a top priority for me. I'm excited to share my knowledge and enthusiasm with the next generation of swimmers!"

Veronica Q.

San Diego, CA 92131

Sunsational Certified Since 2023

Hi, my name is Veronica. I've been teaching swim lessons for 8+ years to ages from 11 months to 5 years on basic survival with swimming skills, and swimming styles 6 and up. I am a certified swim instructor from UABC and YMCA. Are you afraid of water? Do you have a special need? There's a great activity to enjoy on the water at your own pace. Swimming is my passion. I enjoy spending time with kids. Water is the best place to play and learn at the same time.

Jasmine F.

Escondido, CA 92025

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hello, I'm Jasmine! I've taught all ages infants to great-grandparents (special needs incl.) since 2013! I've worked with kids all my life, from babysitting, tutoring, being a camp leader and after years in swim team and water polo I became a lifeguard and swim instructor. I love the water and seeing people grow to love the water too or build their confidence in their own abilities as they learn is very rewarding to me as I continue my college degree in Environmental science.

Susan M.

San Diego, California 92126

Sunsational Certified Since 2023

Hi my name is Susan! I enjoy teaching and helping all ages and abilities to improve their swim performance. I swam competitively growing up and currently coach both swim team and water polo with a local high school. I am also a preschool teacher for ages 2-5 at a private preschool. I received a B.S. degree in Construction Engineering from ASU. If you are interested in first lessons to perfecting your stroke techniques, please consider to partner with me to gain safety and water competency.

Rosemarie M.

San Diego, CA 92027

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hi, I'm Rosemarie. I taught swimming for 3 yrs for Ed. Dept of W. Australia to ages 3.5-12 and as a PE teacher to ages 12-17. Also 1 season for a swim school in San Diego. I've worked with children for 30 years in the roles of K-12 PE teacher, substitute teacher swim teacher, ESL instructor, and tutor of math and reading. I earned my PE degree in W. Australia. I love teaching swimming because it's fun and rewarding to see kids become confident in the water and acquire the skills to swim.

Madeline C.

Encinitas, CA 92024

Sunsational Certified Since 2018

Hello my name is Maddy! I have even teaching swim lessons for 5 years to all skill levels and and age ranges. I worked at the YMCA for over two years and have been doing backyard swim lessons as well! I am happy to teach beginner swimmers or those ranging up to swim team level. I have swam competitively for 10 years, along with playing club water polo at University for 2 years. I am currently studying Nursing and Spanish at University of San Francisco, but working in San Diego this summer!

Michelina S.

San Diego, California 92131

Sunsational Certified Since 2024

Hi everyone my name is Michelina and I am from San Francisco. I currently attend UC San Diego as a biochemistry major but am back in the Bay Area for now. I have been swimming since I was 2 and have done club swimming up until 18, furthermore I have played club water polo at Stanford throughout high school. I have been teaching since high school, working with students ranging from 2-adults. I have experience working with children on the spectrum as well.

Antwan L.

San Diego, California 92126

Certification N/A

Hello. My name is Antwan. I have a lot of experience as a swim instructor. I have been teaching for almost 40 years. I enjoy the water and living in San Diego. Swimming is a life skill that everyone should have. I believe that everyone should know how to swim because we have a lot of water around us in San Diego County. Whether you're young or old, it's never too late to learn how to swim. I have taught all age groups. I enjoy teaching swim lessons, and I have also coached a swim team for the city of San Diego. I had 125 kids on my team and had a lot of fun doing it. If you're up for the challenge to learn how to swim, then I'm your guy! Also, I have competed in high school and junior college.

Michelle W.

San Marcos, CA 92078

Sunsational Certified Since 2025

Hello, my name is Michelle and I am red cross certified for CPR and WSI (water safety instructor). I currently teach at a local community pool at Carlsbad from ages 3-18. My background in swimming is being involved at a competitive level in swim and water polo with lifeguarding.

Alec S.

Carlsbad, California 92009

Certification N/A

Hi! My name is Alec, and I graduated from the University of Washington with a double major in Law, Societies & Justice, and Political Science. I am planning to attend law school next year! I have been swimming all my life. I was on the YMCA Riptides swim team for 9 years and on my high school varsity swim team for 2 years. I also worked for the Solana Beach Boys & Girls Club and for YMCA summer camps as a swim instructor. I have experience with ages 6 years to adults. I specialize in stroke technique and swim team preparation. I hope I can teach others to love the water as much as I do!

Malia B.

San Diego, CA 92126

Sunsational Certified Since 2022

Hi, my name is Malia and I've been a competitive swimmer for 14 years and have taught swim lessons for 3 years with kids 1 and a half up to adults. I've worked with kids for 5 years as a teacher's aid, and swim coach, and with kids with autism as a behavioral technician. I went to San Francisco State and earned a BA in communication in 2019. I love teaching swimming because it has been a source of joy and confidence for me over the years which is something I'd like to share with others.

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We have answers. What age can babies start swim lessons?

No. Sunsational Swim School’s infant swim lessons are based on a child-centered and caring approach that focuses on building trust and rapport with the instructor and wonderment and respect of the water. When designing your baby’s swim lesson plan, our instructors consider all aspects of the well-being of your baby, including physical and emotional. Your swim instructor will create a safe environment for your baby to learn water-safety skills that include back floating, roll over breathing, “swim-float-swim”, the monkey crawl, and what to do after a fall into the pool. All of these skills are taught in a way that’s both fun and educational, using games, repetition, and even songs, at a pace that’s healthy for your little one.

Yes! Sunsational specializes in private, at-home baby swimming lessons, where our instructors come directly to your pool or community facility in 4S Ranch. It’s the easiest way for your baby to learn in a calm, familiar setting.

We make scheduling easy. Morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend lessons are avaialble 6AM-8PM to fit your family’s lifestyle. You choose the days, times and number of lessons per week that works for you. Because all lessons are private, scheduling is completely flexible and can be adjusted for vacations or weather. In 4S Ranch, our instructors teach year-round, so you can start lessons whenever you’re ready.

Every child is unique and develops at their own pace. Physical and emotional readiness, motor skills and willingness all play a role in the pace your baby learns. However, the most common and most influential factors in the student’s learning pace we find is repetition and consistency. We recommend our baby students take 3 lessons per week for maximum skill retention and fast progression. Most of our students make significant progress within 12 to 18 lessons in our baby swim classes.

Yes. Swimming is not only defined as the four major swim strokes, but the ability to propel through the water. Your baby can learn how to use their little limbs, breathing and sense of direction to deliberately move from point a to b in the water, once they start walking. These skill sets are learned in a progressive manner and each child learns at a different pace. Our infant swim lesson teachers are experienced in coaching your baby to learn these skills in a fun, encouraging, and accelerated way. Even if your baby is not ready to swim, we'll work on swim and safety skills like blowing bubbles (breath control), kicking, rolling over onto our back and floating.

Your baby’s first swim lesson is designed to be gentle, fun, and completely pressure-free. The goal isn’t to make your baby swim right away—it’s to help them feel safe, happy, and relaxed in the water. Tears on the first day are not unexpected!

Your Sunsational instructor will start by introducing your baby to the pool gradually: gentle splashing, floating with support, and playful water exploration. Parents or caregivers are always encouraged to be present.

Most 4S Ranch parents begin lessons around 6 months old, when babies can comfortably hold their heads up and start exploring the water. Babies who have early exposure to swim lessons and the water are proven to have reduced anxieties and emotional obstacles learning how to swim. The water at this age is a familiar place as it’s similar to floating in the womb. Sunsational’s certified instructors offer private, at-home baby swimming lessons throughout San Diego, helping your little one feel confident and safe early on.

Absolutely. Every Sunsational instructor in 4S Ranch is certified in CPR and insured under our company liability insurance policy. What's more, every Sunsational swim instructor has a minimum of 2 season's of teaching experience. We emphasize comfort, floating, and water awareness—always at your baby’s pace.

Every child learns differently, but with consistent, one-on-one instruction, most 4S Ranch infants begin floating and showing swim readiness within our 12 or 18 lesson package. Sunsational’s personalized approach—taught in your own pool—helps babies progress faster than in group lessons. We find that the most common and most influential factors in the student’s learning pace are repetition and consistency. To that end, we recommend our baby students take 3 lessons per week for maximum skill retention and fast progression.

While we specialize in private, at-home infant swim classes in 4S Ranch, you do not need to have a pool to register for our lessons. Our infant swim teachers near you can meet you at any pool of your choice in San Diego. In some areas, we even have some swim instructors who can provide a pool for your lessons. To find out if we have instructors with pool access in your specific area, you can begin a registration here

We understand if you're concerned about selecting the right swim instructor for your lessons, because we are too! Our full-time, dedicated matching team carefully reviews your registration and hand selects a swim instructor for your lessons based on your swimmer's age, goals and your schedule. You'll receive a detailed instructor profile with experience, certifications, and reviews. If you'd like to request a specific instructor in 4S Ranch, we'll do our best to accommodate. But rest assured that we stand behind each of our swim instructors and selections with our Satisfaction Guarantee.

For baby and some toddler lessons, parent participation is encouraged for building water comfort. For older children (typically ages 2+), parents are not specifically encouraged to be in the water, as our one-on-one private instruction is designed to build independence. However, we always require a responsible adult to be present on the premises for all lessons with minors. If you have specific preferences or concerns, our team is happy to accommodate them in your registration. We tailor each lesson to your comfort and goals.

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