Toddler swim lessons inDavie
Looking for the best private toddler swimming lessons near me? Itâs always a Sunsational time to learn to swim in Davie! Our private swim lessons ensure rapid progress in essential water safety skills.
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With our Learn-to-Swim Guarantee, if your toddler canât demonstrate the âSunsational Swim Sequenceâ by the twelfth lesson, weâll give you up to four additional classes for free!
Sunsational Swim School brings essential swim skills to your home pool or local community pool, helping everyone enjoy the water more safely across the Davie.
What are survival float lessons?
Davie parents often ask if we teach survival float, self-rescue techniques or Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) lessons. We share the same fundamental goal as ISR - ensuring water safety - but our teaching methods differ. ISR often uses a method called âforced back floatingâ, where toddlers are repeatedly submerged to trigger a floating reflex. While learning to float is valuable, this method can cause negative associations with water.
At Sunsational Swim School, we focus on teaching both floating and essential swimming strokes. This ensures toddlers can stay afloat as well as move to safety confidently.
Our experienced instructors in Davie use gentle encouragement and positive reinforcement, which helps toddlers develop water skills in a fun, nurturing environment. Weâre committed to building a foundation of water confidence.
Why are swimming lessons so important for toddlers?
Drowning is the #1 leading cause of accidental death in the U.S. among children under 5, and in most cases, it happens in just minutes â even when a caregiver is nearby. In fact:
Swimming lessons can save lives. Give your toddler the gift of swimming which lasts a lifetime!
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
Seahorse Skills
Tread water
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
Dolphin Skills
Breaststroke
Jump into pool tread water 10s return to side
Forward somersault
Skull head first 5m
Backstroke
Dolphin kick
Seal Skills
Technique refinement for all strokes
Tread water 30+ seconds
Retrieve underwater objects in deep water
Flip turns
Head first surface dive in deep water
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Benefits of kids swimming lessons
A 2009 study found that children who take kids swimming lessons have a significantly lower risk of accidental drowning. Learning to swim is essential for your kidâs safety and confidence in the water.
Kids swimming lessons reduce the risk of drowning
Unlike many sports, swimming is something kids can start at any age, and continue throughout their lives. Swim classes introduce young swimmers to a skill that is best developed early.
Swimming is a lifelong activity
Obesity is a rising problem in America, and swimming lessons for children might just be the answer. Swimming is a great full-body workout that improves cardiovascular health and builds muscle strength.
Swimming builds strength and endurance
Swimming isnât just about safety, itâs about enjoying the time in the water with confidence. Kids swimming lessons teach children lifesaving skills while also helping kids learn to enjoy swimming for the rest of their lives.
Important skill for fun and safety
This might surprise parents, but studies have shown children who undertake swim lessons at an early age develop stronger cognitive and motor skills, which can help them succeed in school. This means they might do better!
Kids who swim do better in school
Swimming isnât just a fun activity and an important life skill, itâs also a fantastic form of exercise. Non-weight bearing and able to work out every single muscle group, starting swim lessons will keep them fit until theyâve grown!
A fun way to stay active and healthy
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!
Private swim lessons vs. Group swim lessons
Learn about why parents choose Sunsational for their Private Swimming Lessons
Private Swim Lessons
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Group Swim Lessons
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Slow Progress with limited 1-on-1 attention
Flexible scheduling, book multiple kids back-to-back
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Flexible scheduling, may vary for each child
Save time lessons at your home or community pool
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Time-Consuming - travel required to and from lessons
Faster Progression saves money in the long run
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Why choose Sunsational Swim School for your toddlerâs swim lessons?
Water safety starts early
We prioritize safety in every lesson. Our toddler swim programs teach essential water safety skills, ensuring your child learns to swim in a fun yet secure environment.
A fun and progressive learning approach
At Sunsational Swim School our lessons follow a progressive method that makes learning fun; not stressful or fear-inducing. With private lessons our instructors go at your child's pace, progressing them only when they're ready.
Learn to swim guaranteed
We're so confident in our methods that we offer a Learn to Swim Guarantee in all of our private toddler swim classes. If your child can't swim back to the pool wall after 12 lessons, you'll get up to four more lessons for free.
Swim lessons that fit around your schedule
Davie parents are busy, and often struggle to fit their toddler's swim lessons into their schedule. That's why our instructors come to you, holding lessons at a time, and pool, that's convenient for you.
Expert instructors you can trust
Our Davie swim instructors are highly experienced and have a minimum of two years teaching, CPR and First Aid Certified, and many are also Red Cross lifeguard or Water Safety Instructor certified.
Lessons are fun and age-appropriate
We make learning to swim fun and engaging with games, activities and age-appropriate techniques. Young children also earn Sunsational skill charts and certificates to celebrate their progress!
Toddler lessons
The more lessons you buy, the more you save!
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30 - 45 Minute private Lessons
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12 lessons
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6 lessons
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*60+ minute lessons can be divided into back-to-back lessons for multiple children
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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!
Angela C.
Cooper City, Florida 33328
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
Hello, my name is Angela! Ive been teaching students ages 6 months to adults for the past 6 years. I have a background in Swimming Biomechanics, but I teach all levels of swimming. From survival skills in the water (learning how to float) to the technique of every stroke at a high competitive level. I am very positive, smiley, and dedicated to making you excel and progress! Looking forward to working with you!
Madison A.
Davie, FL 33314
Sunsational Certified Since 2025
Hi, my name is Madison and I've been teaching swim lessons for 3 years with ages 1.5 to 14. I have also worked with children as a nanny. I am a college student at Nova Southeastern University studying Exercise & Sports Science. I am also on the swim team at NSU and have been swimming competitively since I was 7. I love to share my passion for swimming with others while teaching important life skills.
Nicole V.
Cooper City, FL 33328
Sunsational Certified Since 2014
I have always had a close attachment to water since I was a little girl. I began swimming on the infant pre-team called Mighty Marlins when I was 3 years old. I then competitively swam until 18. During this time I coached the 8 and under swimmers like I was once myself, and then worked privately with two 16 year old students. I also was a pool manager/lifeguard for about 4 years.
Kaylee G.
Davie, FL 33314
Sunsational Certified Since 2023
Hi my name is Kaylee and I have been teaching swim lessons, as well as, working with kids as a babysitter. I am studying Recreational Therapy at NSU. I have swam all my life and into college. I love teaching swimming because it is important to understand water safety. I have taught children as young as 8 months to a 32 year old training for a triathlon. I love working with all ages of kids and giving them a fun experience in the water!
Gloria S.
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Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi my name is Gloria Squartino I've been teaching swim lessons for 2 years with ages 5 to adults. I am a certified level 2 swim coach with the American Swimming Coaches Association. I have been a volunteer coach for a swim team. I am also a certified Water Safety Instructor by the Red Cross. My love for swimming began 15 years ago with my children. I am a masters swimmer. Teaching water safety and swimming is my passion and I love it!
Georgia O.
Davie, FL 33324
Sunsational Certified Since 2019
Hi! My name is Georgia and I've been teaching swim lessons for about a year, ages 3 to teen years as well as special needs children and timid swimmers with a variety of abilities. I attend Nova Southeastern University and major in Exercise Science. I have a strong background of 12 years in competitive swimming with experience as an NCAA college swimmer. I love teaching swim lessons because I understand the importance of water safety and wish to spread my passion for swimming with others!
Kylie B.
Davie, Florida 33314
Certification N/A
Hi! My name is Kylie, and I have been swimming since February 2012. I recently completed my second year swimming Division I at the University of New Hampshire and am about to enter my third! Over the past two summers, I have had the amazing opportunity to coach for the Willowsford Waves, working with swimmers ages 3 to 18. I am passionate about helping swimmers grow in and out of the water and look forward to teaching!
Vivien B.
Davie, Florida 33328
Certification N/A
Hi! Im Vivien. Ive been teaching swim lessons since February 2020, and Ive also been doing lifeguarding for around the same time. I have mostly worked with kids ages 1 and up. I love to swim and always try to be in the pool as much as possible. I also love to teach and do arts and crafts!
Charlotte O.
Plantation, FL 33324
Sunsational Certified Since 2018
Hi, my name is Charlotte & I've been teaching swim lessons for more than 3 years with ages 2 to 20; including special needs and fearful beginners. I've also worked with children for 2 years as a water polo coach, lifeguard & dance teacher. I am a senior at Edna Manley College in the Bachelor of Arts in Dance Education program. I love teaching swim lessons because as a competitive swimmer/water polo player everyone should have the opportunity to learn how to swim & be safe in or around water.
Meredith A.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
Sunsational Certified Since 2018
Hi! I'm Meredith Anderson, and I've been teaching swimming for more than ten years (in multiple countries). I've been a varsity/elementary swim coach, I tutor all levels of high school academics, and was a daycamp counselor in high school. I also swam extensively in high school and for the Coast Guard Academy; I graduated in 2014 with a BS in Civil Engineering. I love teaching swimming because it was my first true love, and want everyone to get from it what I have: a lifelong passion!
Kandysee L.
Davie, Florida 33312
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
I am Kandysee Leonard and I have been teaching swim lessons since 2017. I have taught ages 0 - 60, covering water safety survival skills to basic stroke development. Additionally, I am completing my doctorate in school psychology at the University of Florida which has equipped me with knowledge and experience of how to engage developmentally appropriate teaching strategies and approaches to maximize student success and progression.
Maria L.
Hollywood, Florida 33021
Certification N/A
Hi, Im Maria! Your splash-loving swim coach! With over 17 years of experience teaching little swimmers, adaptive learners, and adults, I bring energy, patience, and a whole lot of fun to every lesson. Whether its building water confidence or perfecting strokes, Im here to make swimming safe, exciting, and unforgettable.
Angelique V.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi, my name is Angelique and I`ve been teaching swim lessons to students aged 1 to 15 years old. I`ve also worked with children since 2012 as a mentor, assistant preschool teacher, baby sitter and youth leader. I graduated from Pembroke Pines Charter High School. I use to be on a swim team for 3 years and I took a year of life guarding classes. I love teaching swimming because I enjoy interacting with children and seeing them progress.
Clemence D.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Sunsational Certified Since 2018
Hi! My name is Clemence Derival, and I have been teaching swim lessons for 9 years to children ages 6 months-9 years old. I am a dedicated, patient, and extremely loving person. I moved here from New York just last September and I will be studying to be an LPN starting in August. I have been working in childcare for about 11 years. Swim instructing has become one of my many passions. I love helping children reach their goals and I love being a part of it.
Sylena J.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Sunsational Certified Since 2023
Hi! I'm Sylena, a swim coach and certified lifeguard. I grew up in Jamaica in a small fishing village where I learned to swim and dive in the sea. I have 5 years of experience with swimmers from 0-90 from all walks of life, including swimmers on the spectrum. I have the skill set to work with both beginner and advanced students. I love teaching people how to have fun and be safe in the water. I can't wait to see where your swim journey takes you.
Raya M.
Davie, Florida 33325
Certification N/A
Hello! I have been a swim instructor for two years, working with students ages 6 months and up! I was also a lifeguard for ages 8-18 at a summer camp for 3 years! I have been a teacher since February 2020 for infants and toddlers. I love working with young children and have experience working with children with special needs. I taught my niece how to swim last year, and it was so much fun for both of us!
Maria V.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
Hi! Im Maria and Im a bilingual swim teacher. I have experience teaching different kids, including kids with ADHD and autism, ranging from 10 months to 17 years old. My experience began in 2021 when I became a camp counselor at La Llanada in the same year completing my lifeguard certification. I also completed my WSI, which I used working as a lifeguard and instructor for the City of Boca Raton. I focus on achieving small goals to build confidence and prioritize safety and fun in lessons.
Ramses P.
Davie, Florida 33325
Certification N/A
Hi, my name is Ramses Palma. I have been a swim instructor since February 2022, both independently and at private schools. Before that, I had always been an active swimmer on a team from elementary school all the way through high school, and I still enjoy going free diving in the open ocean. My goal as an instructor is to pass my experience in the water down to help kids become safe and confident swimmers while having fun.
Jeffrey G.
Davie, FL 33325
Sunsational Certified Since 2018
Hi, I am Jeff lifeguard/swimming coach with over 10 years experience working in beach and pools, teaching all ranges from toddlers to adults to overcome the fear in water with breathing techniques and swimming methods that one possess naturally.
William A.
Southwest Ranches, FL 33330
Sunsational Certified Since 2018
Hi, my name is Billy and I've been teaching swim lessons for 2 years ranging from new borns to adults. I attended the University of Florida and earned a degree in Zoology in 2017. I have a long background in swimming from surfing at a young age to swimming varsity in high-school and lifeguarding throughout my college career.
Nelson L.
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33025
Certification N/A
I have been swimming since the age of four and have competed at various levels, honing advanced techniques and a deep understanding of the sport. As an experienced swimmer, I have taught swimmers of all agesfrom young beginners (ages 412) to teenagers, adults, and seniors. My approach is tailored, patient, and technique-driven, helping each swimmer build confidence, skill, and love for the water.
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We have answers. When should toddlers start swim lessons?
We make scheduling easy. Morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend lessons are avaialble 6AM-8PM to fit your familyâs 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 Davie, our instructors teach year-round, so you can start lessons whenever youâre ready.
YesâSunsationalâs instructors in Davie are CPR-certified and are insured under our company liability insurance policy. Every Sunsational certified swim instructor has a minimum prior 2 seasons of teaching experience. Lessons are always one-on-one or small group for close supervision. Our instructors teach toddlers to float, roll to their back, and safely reach the pool edgeâwhat we call the Sunsational Safety Sequence. These skills are proven to reduce the risk of drowning by up to 88% for children ages 1 to 4 years old[1] and are included in our Learn to Swim Guarantee for children ages 3 and up!
Your childâs first swim lesson focuses on safety, comfort, and trust. Our instructor will introduce floating, kicking, blowing bubbles, and gentle submersion using songs and games. Our private swim instructors in Davie come to you and lessons are taught in your own pool to create a safe, familiar environment. Teers are not unexpected, but what is even more expected is that your child will become more familiar and more confident in the water!
Every child learns at their own pace, but most toddlers in Davie start floating, kicking, and swimming short distances within a few weeks of consistent lessons. Sunsationalâs personalized approachâtaught in your own poolâhelps toddlers learn faster than in group swim schools. With Sunsational's Learn to Swim Guarantee, toddlers ages 3 and up are guaranteed to learn to swim within 12 lessons, or weâll provide up to four additional lessons free until they do.
Most parents in Davie start toddler swim lessons between 18 months and 3 years old. At this age, children are curious, active, and ready to begin learning basic swimming and safety skills. Sunsationalâs certified instructors in {{metroAarea}} customize lessons to your toddlerâs confidence and comfort level. We offer a learn to swim guarantee for toddlers ages 3 and up!
Swim lessons help toddlers build coordination, strength, and confidenceâbut the biggest benefit is safety. In Davie, where many families enjoy backyard pools, condo pools, beaches or ocean swims, family pool time, early swim instruction reduces drowning risk by up to 88% for children ages 1-4 years old and teaches respect for the water while keeping learning playful.
Yes! Sunsational offers both private 1-on-1 swim lessons and small sibling or friend groups in Davie and nearby neighborhoods in Miami-Dade. Private lessons let your child learn at their own pace with minimal distractions.
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 Davie, 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.