Toddler swim lessons inSouth Mountain Village
Looking for the best private toddler swimming lessons near me? Itâs always a Sunsational time to learn to swim in South Mountain Village! 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 South Mountain Village.
What are survival float lessons?
South Mountain Village 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 South Mountain Village 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
South Mountain Village 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 South Mountain Village 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!
1 Student
30 - 45 Minute private Lessons
18 lessons
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12 lessons
71
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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!
Mandy W.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi, my name is Mandy. I am a lifeguard and swim instructor. I work for the Salvation Army Kroc center in South Phoenix. I work year round at the indoor pool there, and I also work as a paraprofessional with children that have disabilities. I love teaching swim lessons a lot. I have worked at the Kroc center for 3 years almost, and I love what I do. I have been working at the school for 4 years with disabled children. I'm very excited to teach your child to swim!
Hanna S.
Laveen Village, AZ 85339
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hello, my name is Hanna and I have been teaching swim lessons for around 6 years with all different age groups ranging from babies in mommy and me classes all the way up to adults. I have also worked with children in a school room setting as I was a preschool and after school teacher. I graduated high school from Prescott High School, and I am now attending Yavapai Community College online, with only one semester left.
Alexandria R.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi, my name is Alex and I have been teaching swim lessons for 4 years with ages of kids 19 months to 16 years. I also have worked with students who had disabilities through Special Olympics. I have also worked with children for 7 years through being a tutor and nanny. I currently am a junior at Arizona State University and am studying nursing. I love teaching swimming because I love to see the smiles on the kids faces when they master a new skill.
Claire O.
Phoenix, Arizona 85048
Sunsational Certified Since 2022
Hello, I'm Claire, I have over 8 years of experience as a lifeguard and over 2 years as a swim instructor. I have taught from toddlers to older adults. I am passionate about teaching and focusing on safety, staying fit, and the relaxation benefits of swimming. I have a university degree in nursing and 4 years operating room experience. I have also had clinical placements in the area of intellectual disabilities. I swam competitively in college and represented my county in surf life saving.
Joshua G.
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Certification N/A
Hi, my name is Josh, and I have been a swimmer my whole life and started swimming competitively when I was 10. I have taught a variety of ages in group and private lessons, as well as being a USA Swimming certified coach for a club team.
Teresa B.
Phoenix, Arizona 85042
Certification N/A
I am a retired special education preschool teacher. I have a Bachelors Degree in Education and a Masters Degree in Special Education. I taught elementary school since August 2011. I taught special education preschool since August 2015. I coach Special Olympics swimming, Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP), and kayaking adult and youth classes, as well as the kids' summer camps. I love working with kids. Its so fun to teach them how to swim.
Jason F.
Phoenix, Arizona 85045
Certification N/A
From a competitive high school swimmer and working in aquatics since September 1992, there is not too much I havent worked with in the water. I truly believe this is a life skill that we all benefit from.
Jacob H.
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Sunsational Certified Since 2025
Hello! My name is Jacob and I'm currently studying Film at the University of Advancing Technology. I have taught swim lessons and have also been a lifeguard for over 4 years. I specialize in teaching swim lessons to younger children. For 2 years now, I have also been a swim team coach for kids ages 5-6 years old. I love swimming and working with kids! I look forward to working with you and see you soon :)
Adrienne J.
Phoenix, Arizona 85044
Sunsational Certified Since 2022
My name is Adrienne, and I have been teaching swim lessons since February 1997, with ages ranging from infants through adults. I worked as a lifeguard for 6 years, a competitive swim coach for 2 years, and a swim coach for the Special Olympics of Arizona for 8 years. I love seeing the lightbulb moment on a swimmer's face when theyve put it all together and swim without hesitation for the first time. I enjoy working with all ages and skill levels.
Annali H.
Phoenix, Arizona 85044
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
I worked at Gold Medal Swim School for about three years until I left to work at my current job which is at Ice Den Chandler teaching kids to figure skate. I have my associate's in elementary education and I am currently pursuing my bachelor's. Safety is my number one priority and I love working with kids of all ages! I hope you will consider me as a candidate to help your child reach their swimming goals!
Rachel V.
Phoenix, Arizona 85044
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
I have over 5 years of experience in swimming lessons from ages 3 months old to 35 years old. I used to work at Gold Medal Swim School as a swim instructor and floor manager. My number one priority is safety and I would love the opportunity to share my many years of experience with you and or child!
Jennifer G.
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Sunsational Certified Since 2022
Hi, my name is Jenny and I've been teaching swim lessons on and off for 15 years with children aged 4 months to 12 year old. I swam competitively from age 5-18. I'm a certified elementary education and special education teacher with 10 years of classroom experience. I have 2 children of my own that I am also teaching to become water safe age 1 and 3. I love teaching swimming because I love to see children get excited about the water. My true passion.
Alexandria R.
Phoenix, Arizona 85004-1732
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
Hey y'all! My name is Ali. Im a seasoned competitive swimmer and swim instructor in the Phoenix Valley! Whether you are looking to become more comfortable in the water, practice survival skills, or fine-tune your strokes, Im the instructor for you! I am available for lessons with both kids and adults, and I love to utilize games and evidence-based practices for learning. Feel free to chat with me about any questions or specific requests, and I look forward to having fun in the water soon!
lily d.
Phoenix, Arizona 85009
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
Hi! My name is Lily Deakin. Swimming has been a part of my life for as long as I can remembermy parents joke that I swam before I walked! I absolutely love working with kids and also work as a nanny. I recently graduated from Arizona State University, and I'm thrilled to help teach your kids how to swim!
Katelyn K.
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi, my name is Katelyn and I have been teaching swim lessons for 3 years but have been a lifeguard much longer than that. I've taught children from the ages of 6 months up to 10 years of age but would love to teach older kids and adults as well! I have a bachelors degree in Physiology and I am currently working on a second degree in Nursing. I love teaching people how to swim because I believe its an essential life skill and everyone should feel comfortable around water!
Gunner T.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
My name is Gunner. I am currently a student at Arizona State University earning a double major in Political Science and Economics. My interest in swimming led me to work as a lifeguard where I provide swim lessons for kids ages 2 and up. I teach anywhere between learning to float, to advanced stroke techniques. I truly enjoy teaching kids swimming, not only will they carry these skills throughout their childhood but it makes me happy knowing that they will be safe around the water.
Melinda T.
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Sunsational Certified Since 2019
Hello, my name is Melinda. I have been working with children for over 20 years in various ways. I have a BA in Early Childhood Development and have experience working in a preschool, nursery, babysitting, swim lessons, etc. I was a lifeguard, have had injuries that require the pool for recovery, have swam in triathlons, and I have been known to love the water since I was an infant. One should learn a healthy respect for water and how to enjoy the most of it.
Matthew P.
Tempe, AZ 85283
Sunsational Certified Since 2023
Hi, my name is Matt and I've been teaching swim lessons for over 12 years with ages 4 to adult. I've also worked with children for many years as a swim instructor and swim coach. I went to the University of San Francisco and earned a degree in Economics/FInance. I was a competitive swimmer and water polo player for many years. I love teaching swimming because swimming has been an amazing piece of my life through everything.
Teak D.
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Sunsational Certified Since 2021
Aloha, my name is Teak Drewett-Tyson, to tell you a little about myself, I am from Hawaii and have spent almost all my life in or around the water. I have been competitively swimming all my life, and in high school, I was the swim team captain and a state swimmer. I also worked at becoming a Navy rescue diver after completing my schooling at ASU. I have also worked with ages 2-adults when I worked with the Boys & Girls Club for 7 years.
Julia A.
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Sunsational Certified Since 2022
Hi, my name is Julia and I have been in aquatics and risk management for thirteen years. I started coaching swim about three years ago with formal training. I coach ages 6mo-adults how to swim and I also have the tools to coach special needs students and students with disabilities. Teaching swim lessons is something I am passionate about as I love seeing tangible progress and helping students learn a life skill.
Aiden B.
Tempe, Arizona 85281
Certification N/A
Hey there! Im a lifelong water lover with a background in competitive swimming and triathlons, and Im here to help you reach your goals in the pool, whether that means learning to swim for the first time or shaving seconds off your race time. Over the years, Ive trained with some of the best in the business, including Olympic legend Jason Lezak, triathlon powerhouse Lionel Sanders, and world-record breaststroker Adam Peaty. Their knowledge and energy have shaped my coaching style: focused, motivating, and tailored to you. I work with swimmers of all ages and levels, from total beginners to athletes looking to compete. Ill meet you where youre at and help you get where you want to go!
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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 South Mountain Village, our instructors teach year-round, so you can start lessons whenever youâre ready.
YesâSunsationalâs instructors in South Mountain Village 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 South Mountain Village 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 South Mountain Village 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 South Mountain Village 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 South Mountain Village, where many families enjoy backyard pools, HOA pools or home pool cooling, morning/evening swims, 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 South Mountain Village and nearby neighborhoods in Phoenix Metro. 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 South Mountain Village, 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.