Private Swim Lessons inRancho Penasquitos

Looking for the best private swim lessons near me? Itโ€™s always a Sunsational time to learn to swim in Rancho Penasquitos! Our private swim lessons in Rancho Penasquitos ensure rapid progress in essential water safety skills

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Private swim lessons in Rancho Penasquitos, CA

Bring your private swim lessons home with Sunsational Swim School

With our Learn-to-Swim Guarantee, if your child canโ€™t demonstrate the โ€œSunsational Swim Sequenceโ€ by the twelfth lesson, weโ€™ll give you up to four additional classes for free! Lessons are available for all ages: infants, toddlers, older children, and adults, helping swimmers gain confidence, safety and skills in weeks, whether at your home pool or a local community pool in the Rancho Penasquitos area.

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Sunsational Swim School brings essential swim skills to you, helping everyone enjoy the water more safely across Rancho Penasquitos.

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Why our students and parents love us!

5-star rated by parents and swimmers alike

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

Rachel H.

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

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Sarah L.

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

Cacey P.

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

Danielle L.

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

Christopher T.

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

Vanessa G.

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

Susan B.

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

Vanessa G.

Popular Swimming Lesson Programs

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

Butterfly

Why are Rancho Penasquitos swimming lessons so important?

Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death in the US for children under 14, and in most cases, it happens in just minutes โ€“ even when a caregiver is nearby. In fact:

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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

Enrolling your child in swimming lessons is one of the best ways to prevent drowning by teaching them essential water safety skills.

Benefits of private swimming lessons in Rancho Penasquitos

Water safety comes first

Our private swimming lessons in Rancho Penasquitos teach essential water safety skills from day one. Our Sunsational Swim School instructors focus on helping swimmers learn how to swim confidently to recover from unexpected falls into the water. The โ€œSunsational Swim Sequenceโ€ teaches students to turn around, find the wall, and swim to safety.

Personalized instruction for faster progress

Our experienced teachers make lesson plans guided by each swimmerโ€™s needs and strengths, because every student learns to swim differently. Sunsationalโ€™s classes in Rancho Penasquitos utilize gentle, encouraging techniques so that kids and adults can conquer fears and learn to swim more quickly.

Top-rated Instructors

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

Home or community pool: your choice!

You save time and money when you can choose the location that works best for your family. Sunsational Swim Instructors teach lessons at the Rancho Penasquitos-area pool you chooseโ€”in your neighborhood or your backyard!

Members Of

Member of National Drowning Prevention AllianceMember of United States Swim School AssociationMembers of Female FoundersMember Stop Drowning Now

How it works?

Start Americaโ€™s #1 rated swimming lessons at your home pool as easy as 1,2,3

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

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Dive in and start making waves! Our private swim lessons in Rancho Penasquitos are designed to help you or your child gain confidence and reach your swimming goals quickly.

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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!

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


Quick Results with 30+ minutes of individualised instruction

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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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More Sessions Needed Needed to see real progress

4000+ 5-Star Ratings from Happy Swimmers

Read Sunsational reviews from thousands of happy customers! Learn why families love our top-rated swim instructors and how we help students learn water safety and confidence in the water.

Rachel H.

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

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Sarah L.

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

Cacey P.

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

Danielle L.

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

Christopher T.

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

Vanessa G.

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

Susan B.

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

Vanessa G.

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

Featured swim instructors in Rancho Penasquitos, CA

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

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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!

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Natalia D.

San Diego, California 92129

Certification N/A

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

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Mary O.

San Diego, CA 92129

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

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

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Annette E.

San Diego, California 92129-1313

Certification N/A

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

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Tristan s.

San Diego, CA 92127

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

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

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Mark E.

San Diego, CA 92127

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

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

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Claire J.

San Diego, California 92131

Certification N/A

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

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Avalon B.

Rancho Bernardo, CA 92128

Sunsational Certified Since 2018

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

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Jaazmin H.

San Diego, CA 92127

Sunsational Certified Since 2019

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

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Veronica Q.

San Diego, CA 92131

Sunsational Certified Since 2023

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

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Susan M.

San Diego, California 92126

Sunsational Certified Since 2023

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

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Michelina S.

San Diego, California 92131

Sunsational Certified Since 2024

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

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Antwan L.

San Diego, California 92126

Certification N/A

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

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Evelyn S.

San Diego, California 92127

Certification N/A

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

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Malia B.

San Diego, CA 92126

Sunsational Certified Since 2022

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

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Calie N.

Poway, California 92064

Certification N/A

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

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Carleigh K.

San Diego, CA 92130

Sunsational Certified Since 2019

Hi! My name is Carleigh, and I have been teaching swim lessons for two years with children ages 4 to 15. I also work with children of the same age as a tutor and babysitter. I worked with Del Mar Junior Guards as an intern for 5 years and was a competitive swimmer for 7, so I know a lot about swimming and water safety! I am a college sophomore planning to major in Linguistics. I love teaching swimming because it makes me excited to see children loving it as much as I did when I was their age.

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Chiyo H.

San Diego, California 92130

Certification N/A

Hi! My name is Chiyo, and I am currently a high school senior. I have swum competitively for 8 years and have been on the varsity swim team at my high school since February 2021. I have experience teaching children ages 3-12 and have spent my past two summers lifeguarding. Besides swimming, I also love going to the beach, hiking, trying new foods, and playing board games!

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Audrey D.

San Diego, California 92121

Certification N/A

Hi there! My name is Audrey, and I have over 15 years of competitive swimming experience and 5 years of coaching experience from varying levels and ages since October 2020.

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Alanakealoha B.

San Diego, California 92122

Sunsational Certified Since 2023

Hi! My name is Alana Barthel, a swim instructor with six years of experience teaching everyone from 2-month-old infants to adults. Alongside swimming, I've spent eight years as a tutor and babysitter. I'm a Le Jardin Academy alum currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Human Biology at UC San Diego, set to graduate in 2025. My life has always been connected to the water, a passion I'm eager to share. Whether it's your first swim or refining your strokes, I'm excited to support your aquatic journey.

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Kira C.

San Diego, CA 92122

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hi, my name is Kira and I've been teaching swim lessons for 3 years with ages 9 months old to adults. I have also been a lifeguard for 3 years. I am currently a junior in college studying anthropology. My sophomore year I was on my college's swim team. I love teaching swim lessons because I am passionate about teaching water safety and I love being in the water.

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Sara L.

San Diego, CA 92121

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hi! I'm Sara Lucero, I'm currently a student at UCSD and am Double Majoring in Microbiology and Global Health. I've been a swim instructor for the past 5 years and have enjoyed every second of it! I've worked with children aged 6-12 months all the way to adolescents. I used to swim very competitively in a league and was also swim captain at my high school swim team, i also currently do triathlons. I love love love what I do and I'm excited to work with you! Thank you!

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We have answers. What makes private lessons better than group classes?

We are so confident in our private, one-on-one instruction that we offer a Learn-to-Swim Guarantee for all students ages 3 and up!* We guarantee your child will be able to resurface, turn around, swim back to the edge of the pool and grab the wall unassisted after they complete their Learn to Swim Guaranteed package. If your child completes their lesson package and hasn't achieved the agreed-upon milestones, we'll work with you to provide up to 4 additional lessons at no extra cost until they do. This program is our commitment to building a foundation of safety and confidence for your child in the water.

Our pricing is transparent and based on the swim lesson package you choose. Packages are available in 6, 12 and 18 lessons with options for 30-minute, 60-minute or longer sessions for multiple students back-to-back. Every package includes a certified, background-checked instructor who comes to your home or preferred pool. Because lessons are private and personalized, youโ€™ll see faster progress and greater value compared to group classes. Start a registration to build a package and see an exact, no-hassle price on options best for your goals and budget.

We make scheduling easy. Morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend lessons are avaialble 6AM-8PM to fit your familyโ€™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 Rancho Penasquitos, our instructors teach year-round, so you can start lessons whenever youโ€™re ready.

Our core service is providing private, at-home swim lessons. Your trained instructor travels to your home pool, community pool or aquatic facility anywhere in Rancho Penasquitos or across San Diego County. If you don't have a pool, our instructors are happy to meet you at any safe, local pool of your choosing. If using a facility pool, be sure to have authorization to have your Private Swim Lessons there.

Absolutely. Every Sunsational swim instructor is rigorously vetted with comprehensive background checks and is certified in CPR and first aid, and insured under our company insurance policy. Our instructors have a minimum of 2 seasons of teaching experience before being certified. Many also have specialized experience working with infants, toddlers, special needs learners, or adults overcoming fear of water. In Rancho Penasquitos, where backyard pools, community pools, beaches make swimming skills essential, you can trust that your instructor is not only qualified but passionate about building water confidence and safety in every student.

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 Rancho Penasquitos, 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.

We stand by the quality of our instructors and offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. While we are confident in our rigorous selection process (all instructors are background-checked and CPR-certified), we want you to have the perfect match. If you're not completely satisfied with your first lesson, just let us know, and we'll restart your lessons with a new instructor or refund your unused lessons, your choice.

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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