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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 Irvine 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

My 3 year old used to hate water in her face and often giving baths would lead to her crying. Nicole has been so kind and gentle with teaching her how to swim. Lila is more confident in the water now and she's learning that she can hold her breath in the water for longer. Nicole has made swimming fun, challenging, and has truly helped our daughter feel confident and happy with swimming. We will truly miss Nicole when the lessons are done! Nicole has been so easy to work with. She is so professional with being on time every time we have lessons. She is also good with rescheduling times for lessons. We are so glad Nicole is Lila's teacher! She has made this whole experience well worth it for us! We highly recommend her!

Cindy B.

'Brissy is the absolute BEST! She was incredibly patient with my 2 & 4.5 year old, who weren't very excited to start swim lessons. By the end of the final lesson, my 4.5 year old was jumping in & swimming to Brissy with a smile on her face! And the 2 year old is excited to keep working on it :) -Lizzie D

Lizzie D.

Colin is a FANTASTIC swim instructor and we are so grateful to have worked with him. We started off with Sunsational with a not so great instructor experience and decided to pause until the next summer, when we were luckily matched with Colin. He was consistently early to our lesson time, brought fun toys that engaged our toddler, and Colin was great at trying different techniques when there were moments of toddler-resistance. Our son always looked forward to his lesson and was excited to see Colin every time. We highly recommend him!

Michelle W.

Brissy is amazing!! Both our kids (2 yr old and 1 yr old) love her and have learned so much in the short amount of time we've had lessons. She brings lots of toys during our lessons which really helps the kids stay interactive and enjoy their lessons.

Regina M.

'Monica has formed such a great bond with our granddaughter and she is progressing nicely in her swim lessons and pool safety knowledge. We love Monica!'

Pamela M.

'Miss Monica is amazing and so good with our 17 month old! He is learning so much and gets so excited to have lessons every time she comes over! They already have a special bond and it's so fun to watch him learn!' -Melissa M

Melissa M.

Coach Beka is very professional and our kids love her very much. My 3-year-old daughter learned how to swim on the 8th class and she enjoys swimming very much. We really enjoy spending time with... [read full review](https://biz.yelp.com/r2r/piDF1Ir3nlKlMNbdMhL8ZA/review/XPP5PDr6aVBzdf0sJTz6Ag)

Hao W.

Our son was in lessons for almost a year and was able to float but we really struggled with his swim coach. He would cry as soon as we would head into the pool area and we were not seeing a lot of... [read full review](https://biz.yelp.com/r2r/piDF1Ir3nlKlMNbdMhL8ZA/review/p6bIga0-4NR7xzu8ByRtLA)

Ashley K.

Our swim instructor, Emmy, is doing a great job with my two and one half year old grandson. First day started out with a lot of crying. By the fifth day he was holding his breath and grabbing toys under water and kicking and pulling himself out of the pool. Emmy has done a great job considering his age, attention span and he is only learning how to talk and is hard to understand.

Jim &.

My son is 1.5 years old and Milen was a great instructor. Very patient and easy to work with. Would recommend.

Mario T.

'James, our instructor, was fantastic. My daughter was very anxious about the pool and new people, but James became one of her favorite people. And, I saw dramatic improvement in her swimming!'

Jessica B.

'Coach Craig is so patient and knows how to handle my toddler. I'm happy my toddler is learning water safety and looks forward to 'playing' with coach Craig in the water.' - Annabelle P.

Annabelle P.

Doreen is fantastic. Our little swimmer just loves her and loves his time in the pool. He's progressing well and his confidence has soared. His lessons are twice a week - but he asks us daily if he can go 'have fun with Doreen' ... thank you!

Debi C.

We love Kristin as our swim teacher for our 16th month old son.. She's patient, kind and very easy to work with! Our son is halfway through his summer lessons (total of 20 classes) and has already tried jumping in the water by himself, can hold his breath for longer then just a dunk underwater and is becoming much more comfortable in the water overall!

Nikki J.

I could not be happier with our instructor, Kris. She is fantastic! She has been very patient and flexible with our appointment times as well as patient with my new swimmers. Progress is happening very slowly but I can't wait until they have their breakout moment which I feel is coming very soon! Thank you Sunsational for finding the right instructor for our swimming needs. Thanks again!

Ryan F.

'Our daughter started at newly 2 years old, and is more of a cautious observant temperament. Brissy was patient and creative at getting her comfortable with her and the water. She has developed a lot of confidence, comfort, and some introductory/ safety skills. Looking forward to warmer months in the spring to start back up.' -Emilie W

Emilie W.

Sunsational has been great from start to present. Kailey has been nothing short of great. She has patient and knowledge, she is prompt and informative. I highly recommend Sunsational to anyone looking for their child to swim. We will continue on the next round for sure.

ruth w.

Connie has been such an incredible swim instructor for my 2 year old son. He adores her, and in a few short weeks he's well on his way to becoming a wonderful swimmer!

ariane m.

Kristin is great! We have two little ones, ages 3 and 1. She's firm when she needs to be, encouraging when it's called for, and pulls back when necessary. Kristin knows how to engage children in the lesson to work on appropriate skills.

Patricia B.

Coach Kristin is friendly and energetic and does a great job with my son. I would recommend!

Kristin E.

'We've only had three classes with Carin so far, and I already feel incredibly lucky to have her as my kids' swim instructor. She's been teaching both my 2-year-old and 4-year-old, and I'm genuinely amazed at how much progress they've made in such a short amount of time. Carin is warm, patient, and incredibly skilled. She knows how to connect with young children in a way that makes them feel safe, confident, and excited to learn. My kids went from being hesitant around the water to actually looking forward to their lessons--and that's entirely because of her. To be completely honest, I've found the overall experience with Sunsational Swim School to be disappointing. Communication and scheduling have been frustrating, and the support from the company itself has been lacking. But Carin more than makes up for all of it. She's the reason we're sticking with the program, and the only reason I'm giving a 5-star review is because of her. If you're lucky enough to get Carin as your instructor, know that your kids will be in the very best hands!!!'

Salima l.

'Katryna is amazing! She is extremely great with kids and an incredible instructor. So glad we found her!' - Brianna Y.

Brianna Y.

Melanie is they absolute best. We have a non verbal 2 year old as well as a chatterbox 4yr old. My two year old tries to cry the entire time, but keeps getting distracted by Melanie's tactics! My 4 yr old on the other hand wishes he had lessons 7 days a week! We tried aqua-tots before and both my kids hated it. My oldest started out hating any water on his face but after 8 lessons he can swim under water from one side of the pool to the other! He excitedly told me that 'he was a big fish because he can see underwater!' The transformation in his confidence and self worth is unbelievable. While at Aqua-tots I had to force them into the water. Now I can't keep them out of it. I can't imaging having anyone other than Mrs. Melanie as our teacher! She is always respectful, polite, and understanding of each child's needs. Thank you, Melanie! We can't wait to schedule with you again next summer!

Seana M.

Coach Kristin is friendly and energetic and does a great job with my son. I would recommend!

Kristin E.

LOVE Ansley. She is extremely patient and we are BEYOND impressed with her teaching style, her...

Stephanie H.

Kristin is a wonderful teacher. She is so patient and kind with our 2 year old & he has made so much progress in just 3 weeks of lessons with her. Thank you, Kristin!

Sarah R.

Miranda is an awesome instructor. She has Blakely going under water and kicking and blowing bubbles. 2 1/2 yrs old and is very comfortable with Miranda and her techniques.Great to see her progress

Karen D.

James is prompt very professional! Great communication and excited about teaching.

KaSondra G.

'Lisbet is absolutely wonderful! We have almost completed our 12 lesson package and our girls have significantly improved their skills. She has been amazing with our triplet girls, and look forward to swim lessons each week. We will be buying another package.' -Erin S.

Erin A.

'Craig has been amazing with our boys and has been so patient and pushed them to some important milestones in the pool!' Cameron H.

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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!

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1+ Student

30+ Minute private Lessons

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Private swim lessons vs. Group swim lessons

Learn about why parents choose Sunsational for their Private Swimming Lessons

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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 Irvine 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 Irvine 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 Irvine, CA

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

Mia H.

Irvine, California 92606

Andrea M.

Santa Ana, California 92707

Zaid D.

Irvine, California 92620

Gabe G.

Costa Mesa, California 92626

Monica A.

Tustin, Ca 92780

Monica is so wonderful with our kids, 2 and 5 years old, and both are doing so well with their swimming after just a month!!! Highly recommended - super down to earth, wonderful at what she does, and most of all OUR KIDS LOVE HER, havelearned to love and be safe in the water, and have learned so much from her. Thank you, Coach Monica!!! - Laura M.

Taylor C.

Tustin, California 92780

Grace S.

Costa Mesa, California 92626

Cheyenne L.

Irvine, California 92620

Katryna S.

Santa Ana, California 92704-2360

Lindsay R.

Costa Mesa, California 92627

Olivia T.

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Amanda T.

Santa Ana, California 92704

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Thornton N.

Tustin, CA 92782

Sunsational Certified Since 2022

Hi, my name is Thornton and I've been teaching swim lessons to ages 6 months to adults. I've worked with children for 3 years as a babysitter, a bible study leader, and Best Buddies (a club that provides special needs children with a friend). I am attending UCR and played 3 years of water polo on high school and club teams where I was team captain. I love teaching swimming lessons because it is rewarding to share a passion of mine and to get a child excited to swim.

Brody L.

Irvine, California 92612

Certification N/A

Hey! My name is Brody Luke. I am going into my junior year on the Mens Water Polo team at UC Irvine, majoring in Civil Engineering. I have experience playing semi-professionally, as well as coaching experience abroad in Sevilla, Spain. In addition, I also currently coach at the Water Polo Shooting Academy, founded by Dan Klatt and Bojan Hrlec. My experience in coaching ranges from all ages.

Ella S.

Irvine, California 92606

Certification N/A

Hi guys! My name is Ella, and I have been a swim instructor since February 2020 at Irvine Swim League and Boston University Swim School. I started swimming when I was 6 and was one of the varsity captains at Woodbridge High School!

Mia H.

Irvine, California 92606

Certification N/A

My name is Mia, and Im a recent graduate from the University of California, Irvine. I have been a lifeguard since February 2021 and have been a swim instructor since February 2018! I have worked with students from ages 3 months to 50 years old, and Im very passionate about spreading water safety throughout my community!

Fatemeh S.

Irvine, CA 92612

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hi my name is Fatemeh and I have been teaching swim lessons for 2 years for children ages of 3 to 15. My students were mostly scared of water and did not even want to get in the water, but I was able to teach them swimming successfully. I have also been a lifeguard for about 3 years. I am currently a chemistry, pre-med student at UCI. I love teaching swimming because I enjoy being a positive role model to people and motivating them to be a better version of themselves

Bita H.

Irvine, CA 92603

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hi, my name is Bita and I love being a swim coach! I have a background in swimming as well as coaching. I enjoy working with kids very much, it is my passion. I have experience working with children ages 6months old-12 years old.I also have experience working with kids with special needs. besides swimming, I enjoy reading, hiking, cooking, and traveling. I look forward to working with your family!

Reza T.

Irvine, CA 92603

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hi, my name is Reza and I've been teaching swim lessons for about 10 years.I am a 2005 long distance(2.4 miles) gold medalist in Persian Gulf. I have already trained hundreds of students. I love teaching swimming because I love passing on the knowledge, techniques, and experiences to those who want to become a fish as well. I used to swim over 11 miles nonstop daily. It's achievable with right techniques and PATIENCE.

Nikki M.

Newport Beach, CA 92660

Sunsational Certified Since 2025

My name is Nikki, I am so passionate about being a swim lesson instructor! I first started instructing in 2006. I was first a competitive swimmer on the swim team from age 8 untill I was 16. I have taught every age level and also coaches swim team. I was also a life guard and lifeguard instructor starting at the age of 16. I love the water and believe everyone should have the opportunity to feel safe in the water and learn skills to become a better swimmer!

Sierra T.

Irvine, California 92618

Certification N/A

Hello! I was a competitive swimmer for 9 years and have a background in instructing both private and group lessons for kids ages 2-17 since October 2019! As a former high school All-American swimmer, I bring an adaptive teaching style for beginners and experienced swimmers alike. My goal is to help students feel safe and confident in the water while having fun along the way! I look forward to working with you!

Kassidy P.

Costa Mesa, California 92626

Sunsational Certified Since 2023

Hi, my name is Kassidy and I've taught swim lessons for 4 years with ages ranging from 1 to 70 years old. I also have other working experience with children such as tutoring and babysitting for 2 years. I went to Long Beach State and earned a degree in Marine Biology in May of 2023 so at lessons I can also share fun ocean facts. I love teaching swim lessons because it is important for individuals to know what to do and be comfortable in dangerous situations around water.

Lafras l.

Costa Mesa, California 92626

Certification N/A

Hey there! I love coaching kids and adults, and I love swimming! I started swimming on a team at age 8 and became competitive at 13. I set a league record in the 100 yd Breaststroke at 16, and when my swim career ended at 19 due to an injury, I began my coaching journey! I co-coached a brand-new team to a second-place victory at Champs in year one, and in the second year, we took first! After I stopped coaching, I became a personal trainer and developed a deep understanding of physiology and effective programming. So, whether it's teaching basic water safety to a beginner, acclimating them to the water and equipping them with the skills they need to enjoy the water safely, or refining the technique of a more experienced swimmer, I'm your guy!

Andrea M.

Santa Ana, California 92707

Certification N/A

Hello! My name is Andrea, and I am a bilingual English and Spanish private swim instructor in Orange County. I have experience working with ages 3 to adults!

Gabe G.

Costa Mesa, California 92626

Sunsational Certified Since 2023

Hello, my name is Gabe and I have been teaching swim lessons since February 2020! I have worked with children aged from 6 months to 12 years old. I have also worked with children for about 7 years, doing after-school sports and enrichment. I have swum and played water polo for nearly 15 years! I have a true passion for water safety and ensuring everyone's swimming goals are met!

Zaid D.

Irvine, California 92620

Certification N/A

Hello! My name is Zaid. I have been teaching swimming lessons since February 2022, specializing in both safety swimming for beginners and coaching for competitive swimming for more advanced students. More than half my life is spent in the water; I might as well be a fish! I love to swim and swam competitively for my schools. I surf, scuba dive, and love doing just about anything in the ocean and/or pool. Pura Vida!

Aaliya V.

Irvine, California 92617

Certification N/A

Hello! My name is Aaliya Virani, and I am currently a student at the University of California, Irvine. I grew up with a great love for swimming, and this is my third summer teaching swim lessons since June 2022! I am passionate about teaching swimming and would love the opportunity to spread that passion in my community!

Nikita B.

Irvine, California 92617

Sunsational Certified Since 2023

Hey, my name is Nikita, and I have been a swim instructor since February 2021 for kids and adults alike. I can teach clients from the ages of 3 months to 70 years, if not older. I additionally have been swimming competitively for the Cleveland swim team since February 2021. I would be a great fit as a swim instructor for you since I am silly, so every lesson can be quite fun, but I also have taught at 4 different institutions, so I know many different teaching styles. Additionally, I love teaching because it lets me experience the hardships and successes of those I teach.

Hanna L.

Irvine, CA 92617

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hi, my name is Hanna and I've been teaching swim lessons for 5 years with students as 3-12 as well as adults. I've also worked with children for 6 years in total as a babysitter and nanny. I attended Knox College and earned my B.A. in Theatre and Creative Writing in 2018. I love teaching swimming because watching students become comfortable and confident in the water is extremely rewarding.

Monica A.

Tustin, Ca 92780

Sunsational Certified Since 2022

My name is Monica I love to swim and professionally taught children from 5 mo. to 12 years. I have experience with special needs and enjoy parent and me classes. I have experience teaching older kids, breath control, tempo & technique in freestyle, side stroke, back stroke, & breast stroke. I also have a medical & teaching background. I have been working with kids for over 15 years. I love to meet & teach new families lifesaving skills!

Victoria P.

Newport Beach, California 92660

Certification N/A

4-year Division 1 water polo player at Brown University. I have been teaching swimming lessons since October 2010 with all ages. I am currently a substitute teacher (K-12). I love working with kids!

Evan B.

Santa Ana, California 92704

Certification N/A

Hi! My name is Evan Brandt. Im currently an EMT with the fire department and a certified swim instructor. Before this, I served as an Ocean Lifeguard Instructor, teaching large groups how to stay safe and confident in the water. Im excited to bring that same energy and experience to help you or your child learn to swim, stay safe, and have fun in and around the water! I also have experience working with students who have special needs.

Reyna S.

Costa Mesa, California 92627

Certification N/A

Hello! My name is Reyna. Im an early graduate from UCI with a Bachelors in Psychology and I am looking to pursue further education in Clinical Psychology. I used to swim competitively for eight years, competing multiple times in state championships for both club and high school teams. I have experience in both lifeguarding and childrens swim instruction, and I am passionate about ensuring that kids feel safe in the water. Swimming is a great skill and hobby, and I believe that every child deserves to experience swimming confidently!

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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 Irvine. 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 Irvine, 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 Irvine 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 Orange County, helping your little one feel confident and safe early on.

Absolutely. Every Sunsational instructor in Irvine 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 Irvine 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 Irvine, 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 Orange County. 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 Irvine, 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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