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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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Our Buckner 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

We had such a blast this summer with Jess! Our little one became much more comfortable in the water, and so did we! Each lesson was fun, instructional, entertaining and best of all, created long sleeps/naps. Highly recommend!

Jaimie H.

Ms. Royce is a great instructor for my 2-year old! She is always very receptive, responsive, and comforting to my daughter. - Nancy Endress

Nancy E.

We decided to do private back yard swim lessons for my 7 month old given that group classes were cancelled due to Covid. Sam our instructor has been amazing - we wear masks, she is so positive and informed and she is great with the baby helping to make swim time fun and get him comfortable in the water. She has also been super flexible and easy to work with! Highly recommend Sam!

Sara G.

Sam has been an incredibly patient and kind swim instructor for my 10-month-old boy. He's been eased into all the new lessons and really enjoys his time in the pool! I couldn't have asked for a better swim instructor!

Jennifer P.

Riley is doing an awesome job. My kids love her to death. Glad we went with sunsational swim school.

Rebecca P.

We loved working with Supuni. She was very knowledgeable and had innovative techniques to teach our son how to swim. Her patience and positive attitude really helped our son become comfortable in the pool. Supuni created each swim lesson based on our son's needs and experience. I would highly recommend working with her.

Erika F.

Chris has been great to work with! He is very engaging with our 1 year old and we’ve seen progress with his pool safety already. Highly recommend!

Amy G.

After one lesson one year old girl was like a fish in water. We took the 12 class package and it was worth every penny.

Christopher D.

Our entire experience with Sunsational Swim School has been nothing short of perfection! Signing up and matching with our instructor, Roman was quick and simple. The school was very quick and efficient to accommodate our scheduling requests. Roman is truly an amazing instructor. He is extremely patient with our son, who is very shy. We have made SO much progress with just 3 lessons! I am truly amazed and so happy that we went with Sunsational!!

Haeley B.

'Bruno was exceptional with my kids! Patient and kind. After just a few classes, my daughter can swim more confidently. Thank you so much for an amazing experience. I will definitely be choosing sunsational swim school again.'

Kammy M.

Vanessa has been great! She shows up on time and has been so patient with my 2 year old. She genuinely cares about her clients and is so kind. My son gets so excited when he sees her because he knows we’re about to have some fun in the pool! - Katie Bozkurt

Katie B.

Extremely happy. Shelby West gave my 3-year-old granddaughter swimming lessons during her short visit from out of town. She kept her interest by using various methods that were fun for her while teaching her basic pool safety and beginning swimming techniques. I only wish my granddaughter had been here longer so we could have had additional lessons.

Hillary K.

Chris has been awesome! He has been so great with my 7 month old. He works with her strengths, and he is very good at finding her level of comfort. He has even taught me some things that I can work with her on after lessons. It's been amazing to see her grow during these swim lessons. I will definitely be using Sunsational again next summer, and I hope we have Chris, again!

Connor J.

'We are very fortunate to have Krista as our swim instructor! She is very kind and patient when working with my 3 yo daughter who was very afraid of the water. Krista is creative and finds great exercises and techniques when it comes to teaching my daughter how to feel comfortable with learning how to swim. Thank you!' Erica Kofoed

Erica K.

Megan is awesome! She has been super patient and sweet with my 18 month old son. She teaches in a way that is fun and memorable for him, and he is much more comfortable in the water. - Kristen Pineda

Kristen P.

We had a great experience with Shelby. She had a group of 3 15-18mo boys and kept them entertained the whole time. She had multiple games, songs and methods to get the boys comfortable in the water. I would highly recommend her and Sunsational

Brittany B.

Aryan was great with our 2 year old!! Went from fear of getting her face wet to going completely under with no tears! He was always on time and we really appreciated his kindness. Highly recommend!

Olivia C.

'Aryan was great with our 2 year old!! Went from fear of getting her face wet to going completely under with no tears! He was always on time and we really appreciated his kindness. Highly recommend!' - Olivia C

Olivia C.

Hannah was the perfect teacher for my grandson. My 2 year old grandson thoroughly enjoyed the swim lessons with Hannah! She was so encouraging and he really got into swimming with her. She brought toys, rings, goggles, and even asked him what color noodle he wanted her to bring. We just did a 6 lesson package, and I'm thinking we will do more through Sunsational Swim School either later this summer or for sure next year. And will request Hannah again!

Diane W.

Maryteresa was absolutely amazing. She taught my 2 year old how to swim and gave my 4 year old the much needed confidence he needed to continue learning more skills.

Katie N.

'Neely is so awesome! She's so easy to communicate with, and she's got this calm demeanor that relaxes my nervous (almost) 2 year old enough to get in the water with her. I'm a busy full time mom, student, and business owner and was struggling with balancing all that with swimming. I thought I could do it all! But that's not the case... the whole summer went by without me finding the time to teach my baby to swim. Summer is over but that's just enough time to get a month of lessons in, my biggest regret is not starting sooner! I say all this to say, JUST HIRE A PRIVATE COACH LIKE NEELY IF YOURE BUSY!! Your mental health will thank you for it and your child will learn invaluable life lessons that are just not smart to put off on the back burner. Neely arrives on time, ready to go and is extremely flexible around both my busy schedule and the wild Texas weather changes. I hope to have Neely around for a long time! So glad to have found Sunsational!' -Rachel C.

Rachel C.

'Lori has been absolutely incredible with by 2 year old (just turned 2). She has created a VERY confident guy and he has learned so much very quickly. I am more than impressed and couldn't recommend getting lessons for your kids (or yourself)more.' Whitney Sykes

Whitney S.

'Jaeden is amazing! my 2 year old son did not like the water. She made swimming so much fun. He asks me everyday if he can go swimming.' - LeTasha Pierre

LeTasha P.

'We're having a great experience with Sunsational Swim School. Our swim coach, Sarah, is kind and patient with our 3 yo and 8 month old swimmers. We started out with a 6 lesson package, but increased it because the girls seemed to really be thriving, and we believed more time would be beneficial to both. Our oldest has shown much progress on the safety actions and swimming overall. Our baby loves being in the water - a great first step. The company has been responsive to our inquiries as well. I highly recommend them and will use them next summer too.' - Domonique Hollins

Domonique H.

Supuni was amazing. Her confidence and guidance in making sure our daughter learned the skills needed for survival were amazing and greatly appreciated. She was so sincere and full of good knowledge.

Ashlee H.

Supuni was amazing. Her confidence and guidance in making sure our daughter learned the skills needed for survival were amazing and greatly appreciated. She was so sincere and full of good knowledge. - Ashlee Haverkamp

Ashlee H.

Charity has been great with my 2 kids. She's been gentle and yet firm with my 4 yr old boy who is a negotiator by nature. He is now confident to put his face in the water and trying hard to swim on his own. My 2 yr old girl is working towards floating as well as making it to the side of the pool with kicks and even with arms! And we are only half way through our lessons! Love that she comes to us so I'm not driving 20 minutes or more away for a 30 min lesson. - Jennifer Cauthron

Jennifer C.

Glad to have found sunsational and our coach Lyn. She was so helpful and personable with our toddlers and baby!they learned tons from her. We will be rebooking once weather permits and request coach Lyn again.

Tina B.

' Victoria is awesome! She's super patient and my son looks forward to swim lessons now. I highly recommend her.' Kelly & Jason Caballero

Kelly &.

'Bruno was awesome! He was very patient with our toddler and made learning to swim fun! We couldn’t have had a better teacher!' Brittany W.

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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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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!

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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 Buckner 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 Buckner 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 Buckner, MO

We believe our students deserve the best, so we work with only the best swim instructors in Buckner. 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!

Matthew C.

Kansas City, Missouri 64119

India M.

Kansas City, Missouri 64109

Hanna T.

Kansas City, Missouri 64118

Kayla N.

Kansas City, Missouri 64116

Marcella R.

Kansas City, MO 64114

We were very happy with Marcella and I would highly recommend her. She's very experienced and great with our 2 year old son. She told us her goals and what we could do to help our son learn in between sessions with her. She's wonderful!

Colleen J.

Kansas City, MO 64137

Kennedy J.

Kansas City, Missouri 64151

Dakota D.

Overland Park, Kansas 66202

Jami W.

Smithville, MO 64089

Blayne M.

Belton, Missouri 64012

Holly R.

Shawnee, Kansas 66216

Josie M.

Lenexa, Kansas 66216

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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!

Meredith W.

Liberty, MO 64068

Sunsational Certified Since 2019

Hi, my name is Meredith and I've been teaching swim lessons for over 10 years with kids ages 3 to 18. I've also worked with children for over 12 years as a special education teacher. I went to Northern Iowa and earned a degree in recreation therapy in 2000. I love teaching swimming because I enjoy working one on one with students and having been a competitive swimmer for so much of my life I enjoy sharing my love of the pool with others.

Charyl M.

Lake Lotawana, Missouri 64086

Certification N/A

Hello! My name is Charyl Moran, and I love to swim, but that was not an innate process for me. I almost drowned when I was 5 years old. Thankfully, my older sister heard me struggling and came to my rescue. I am a strong swimmer now, and I 100% believe that anyone can learn to swim no matter what their previous experiences or fears have been. My objective is to give the student their own personal set of skills to overcome fear(s) and feel confident in the water. That is, confidence with safety and respect for water. I really look forward to the opportunity to teach you and/or your loved ones. There is nothing better than seeing a student progress and finally swim like a fish! Thank you, Charyl Moran

Melissa W.

Lee's Summit, Missouri 64063

Sunsational Certified Since 2024

I am a SPED teacher in KC. I have many years of experience in lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons. The water is my happy place and summer is my favorite season. It is a joy to share my passion for swimming with others and I love to see students progress. Let me share this passion with your family!

Matthew C.

Kansas City, Missouri 64119

Certification N/A

I have been teaching since September 2005!

India M.

Kansas City, Missouri 64109

Sunsational Certified Since 2023

Hello, my name is India. You can also call me Dina. I have been swimming my whole life and teaching swimming since I was about 14. I am now 39 years old. I have taught lifeguards how to lifeguard. I even did junior Olympic swimming. Outside of swimming, I am a musical artist who indulges my life in the arts, and I just had a little boy. I am so gracious to be a mom today! I use really cool techniques to teach kids and get them very comfortable with the water, and I can work with special needs as well. I really hope I fit what youre looking for. I cant wait to work with you guys soon!

Richard W.

Lees Summit, MO 64081

Sunsational Certified Since 2018

Hi, my name is Richard Woods and I've been teaching swim lessons for 5 years of years with ages 3-18. I;ve also worked with children for 3 years as a basketball instructor, camp counselor, and tutor. I went to University of Central Missouri and earned a degree in Sport Management and Kinesiology. I love teaching swimming because when I was younger my brother taught me how to swim the wrong way by throwing me in the water. I would love to teach the right way to swim.

Andrea R.

Kansas City, MO 64151

Sunsational Certified Since 2024

Hi, My name is Andrea . I have 2 years of experience teaching swim lessons. I have worked with kids for over 7 years. I have tutored, been a preschool teacher, baby sitter, and mental health specialist for children . I went to Lincoln University! And I earned my degrees in social work and psychology. I love teaching swimming because I want children to learn the safe way to be in the pool .

sarah k.

Kansas City, MO 64110

Sunsational Certified Since 2025

Hi! my name is Sarah and I've been teaching swim lessons for 3 years. The kids I've taught lessons to have varied in age from 2 to 13, but I'm comfortable teaching infants and adults as well. I've also worked with kids for 7 years as a camp counselor, nanny, and gymnastics coach. I also have experience with children who have anxiety and special needs. I'm passionate about teaching lessons because I`ve had wonderful coaches, who have made me want to give the gift of swimming to other kids.

Hanna T.

Kansas City, Missouri 64118

Certification N/A

Swimming is an essential, potentially life-saving skill. I learned to swim at a young age through our local YMCA. Now, as an adult, I am a certified swim instructor passionate about teaching safety around water skills. The most rewarding part is seeing a student's face light up as they lose any fears and gain new skills. I work with all levels of swimmers but particularly love the experience with non-swimmers and beginners.

Kayla N.

Kansas City, Missouri 64116

Certification N/A

Hi! My name is Kayla, and I have been teaching swim lessons since May 2019! I started at 16 as a lifeguard, teaching all of the classes our local pool had to offer. This ranged from 5 months to 10-12 years. I am now 22, and my nephew has since been born. I have had the absolute pleasure of starting to teach him lessons, and this has sparked that passion I had as a teen for teaching! Learning to swim is an extremely important life skill that I believe can be taught successfully at any age. I will always make learning in the water fun and enjoyable while guaranteeing your child is safe and properly educated.

Julie H.

Kansas City, Missouri 64112

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hi, my name is Julie Haddock! I was on the Old Pike swim team for 12 years. I have been a lifeguard for 5 years and a swim instructor for children 2 to 13 years of age. I have also volunteered as a Special Olympics swim coach which gave me the opportunity to teach children and adults; ages ranging from 15 to 40 years of age. Currently, I am a student at UMKC and plan to graduate with a Bachelor`s in Elementary Education. I love teaching swimmers of all ages and levels of ability!

Brittany D.

Kansas City, MO 64131

Sunsational Certified Since 2019

Hi, my name is Brittany and I've been teaching swim lessons for over 10 years now. In the years that I have taught I have worked with kids age range infant to middle school, I have even taught adult classes. I went to University of Missouri and earned a degree in Biology. I have enjoyed teaching swim lesson over the year and enjoy making children feel confident and comfortable around water.

Marcella R.

Kansas City, MO 64114

CPR

Hi, my name is Marcella and I've been a swim instructor since 1995. I teach all ages but my favorite students are young children because taking them on the journey of reluctance or fear of water to being safe while having fun in the water is very gratifying. While employed at a community foundation for DD adults, my favorite part of the curriculum was "swim day". Teaching students how to have fun in the water while placing safety first has always been my priority.

Colleen J.

Kansas City, MO 64137

Sunsational Certified Since 2022

My name is Colleen and I have been a swim teacher for over 25 years. I started with the Aurora YMCA at age 17 in 1980, taught for a few years in high school and college, then came back to it later when I had small children. I have experience with students of all levels and abilities. We lived 2 blocks from the Powel Crosley Jr YMCA in Cincinnati and I taught there for 8 years. I moved back to Colorado and taught at the Trails Rec Center for 13 years and 2 of my daughters worked there too! I taught in Baltimore at Meadowbrook Swim Club for 1 year.

Meghan T.

Kansas City, KS 66103

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

I was on the swim team in junior high and high school. In college I was a lifeguard at a country club where I started to give swim lessons to toddlers. I also worked swimming camps where we taught children to swim. I worked at the country club for two summers. I enjoy being outside and in the pool! I love teaching children to swim! I know I would be a great fit for this! Thank you.

Alicia B.

Kansas City, MO 64137

Sunsational Certified Since 2021

Hi, my name is Alicia. I graduated from KU school of education. I am a parent, private school teacher, lifeguard and swim instructor. I swam competitively through high school and still swim. I have 3 years current year-round experience teaching parent/tot, preschool, youth, special needs students and adults in group and private lessons. I also coach a swim team. I love to see students of every age and ability overcome what seemed impossible. Everyday in the pool is a great day!

Keziah M.

Kansas City, MO 64114

Sunsational Certified Since 2018

Hello, my name is Keziah. My swim instructor experience consists of over four years with all ages, mainly toddlers to teens. I've had the pleasure to lifeguard and share my swimming knowledge at community pools, during adult swimming classes, private events and at local amusement parks. I have swim team captain experience and could help with casual swimmers to take on competitive swimming. I want to continue sharing my passion for teaching others how to enjoy all the water has to offer us...

Royce S.

Kansas City, KS 66104

Sunsational Certified Since 2021

Hi, my name is Royce and I`ve taught swim lessons for 2 years the ages 5-12. I`ve also worked with children for the last year as a care facilitator. I went to Bethany College and earned a degree in psychology in 2017. I love teaching swimming because it`s a skill that I truly believe everyone should know how to do. Let alone its fun and a great way to socialize. It`s also very fun and a great way to exercise and rid energy. I`ve helped out with water aerobics and was a lifeguard as well.

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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 Buckner. 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 Buckner, 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 Buckner 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 Kansas City, helping your little one feel confident and safe early on.

Absolutely. Every Sunsational instructor in Buckner 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 Buckner 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 Buckner, 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 Kansas City. 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 Buckner, 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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