Dive into Early Development: Swim Lessons for Infants
Welcome to Kidtastics, where we believe in the power of water to nurture growth, confidence, and joy from the earliest age. Our Swimming Lessons for Infants are specially designed for babies aged 6 months and older, providing a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for your little one to start their aquatic journey.
Our Program: Tailored for Tiny Swimmers
Swimming is more than just a skill; it's a developmental journey that offers numerous benefits for infants, including:
Water Safety for Infants
For infants starting at 6 months, swim lessons emphasize basic water safety and familiarization. These sessions gently introduce babies to the aquatic environment, focusing on essential skills like floating, basic water movements, and comfort in the water. This early exposure lays the groundwork for water safety and helps in reducing the risk of water-related accidents, nurturing a safe relationship with water from the start.
Physical Development in Infants
Swimming offers a unique form of physical activity for infants, supporting their early development in a buoyant, gentle environment. It aids in improving their cardiovascular health, muscle strength, and motor coordination. The water's supportive nature allows infants to move freely, enhancing their physical growth and development in a nurturing setting.
Mental and Emotional Well-being for Infants
The calming effects of water on infants are well-documented, with swimming known to soothe and relax, promoting better sleep patterns and reducing fussiness. The sensory experience of being in water stimulates brain development, offering a tranquil yet enriching environment for emotional and mental growth.
Sensory and Motor Skills Enhancement
Infants benefit significantly from the sensory-rich environment of swimming, where the water's resistance and support play a crucial role in developing their sensory and motor skills. Early swim lessons help in honing their sense of balance, coordination, and fine motor skills, providing a strong foundation for future physical and cognitive activities.
Confidence and Comfort in Water
Introducing infants to swimming helps in building their confidence and comfort in water from an early age. These initial aquatic experiences are pivotal in establishing a positive and secure relationship with swimming, contributing to their overall sense of well-being and autonomy in water settings.
Why Kidtastics?
Our swimming lessons are more than just teaching how to swim; they are about building confidence, ensuring safety, and nurturing a positive relationship with water. Our certified instructors are passionate about sharing their love of swimming through:
Personalized Lesson Plans
Catered to individual learning styles and paces.
Water Safety
A commitment to water safety, ensuring every swimmer knows how to stay safe in and around water.
Fun And Supportive
A fun and supportive environment that encourages progress and celebrates achievements.
Infant Swimming Levels And Skills
Progression of skills includes, but not limited to: Child’s comfort in water, blowing bubbles, water submersion, turning over, back float, roll-over breathing, gliding, stroke technique, entering and exiting the pool, and enforcement of ALL safety rules.
Tadpole
6 to 18 months
Sea Horse
15 to 24 months
Goldfish
2 - 12 years
Clownfish
2 - 12 years
Angelfish
5 - 12 years
Flying Fish
5 - 12 years
Dolphin
5 - 12 years
Seal
5 - 12 years - Program Completed!
Meet Our Expert Instructors
At Kidtastics, our instructors are more than teachers; they are nurturers of potential. With specialized training in infant swim education, they possess the patience, expertise, and empathy required to guide your infant through their early swim journey.
Inspiring Success Stories
Christy Nettemeyer, Scottsdale
I cannot recommend Laurie and Kidtastics enough! My son is more on the timid side but Laurie is fantastic at raising his confidence level and showing him that swimming is fun with toys, games and songs. Water safety is her number 1 priority and I know my son will be swimming in no time.
Jennifer Malin, Scottsdale
Ashly was amazing! Our 3 year old son wouldn’t put his face in the water, we were worried he wouldn’t do well with swim lessons. Ashly had him swimming like a fish by the end of the 2 weeks, going all the way under, we couldn’t believe it. I feel so much safer with him in the water now. Thank you Ashly!
Jennifer Roscoe, Scottsdale
This is our second summer with Kidtastics and we are so impressed once again with the progression our 5 1/2 year old made. Ashly is a wonderful instructor. She is patient, kind, and knowledgeable. She shared wonderful tips and made sure she knew what motivated our little swimmer. We really saw a jump in his confidence after two weeks. Thank you for a job well done! We are very happy to be repeat customers and will continue to refer other families to Kidtastics!
Summer 2024 Swim Semesters
Our semesters are more than schedules; they're chapters of growth and fun.
In this structured yet flexible journey, every moment is a milestone.
Over two weeks, from Monday to Thursday, your child embarks on an 8-lesson adventure, choosing from:
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May 13th - May 23rd
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June 3rd - June 13th
3
June 17th -June 27th
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July 8th - July 18th
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July 22nd - August 1st
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August 12th - August 22nd
How to Enroll your Infant in our Swimming Lessons
Don't let another day go by without unlocking the joys and benefits of swimming. Enroll in our swimming lessons now and take the first step towards a lifetime of water safety, confidence, and fun!
Ready to dive in?
Enrolling in our swimming lessons is easy. Let's make a splash together!
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to dive in? Enrolling in our swimming lessons is easy. Contact us to find the right program for your needs and schedule your first session. Let's make a splash together!
1How do I register for swim?
Complete the online enrollment form. Kidtastics will contact you to confirm your semester and time at least one week prior to the scheduled start date.
2What policies do I need to be aware of?
Please have your children prepared to enter the water ten minutes prior to their scheduled start time. Instructor will be entering the water with your child at their start time. Parents, please be aware that we require there be no distractions from you the parent, animals, siblings, friends, neighbors, etc… to guarantee your child receives the best swim lesson possible. Parents will be allowed to come outside and view the last five minutes of each lesson. Apply sunscreen before the teacher arrives for it to be affective. If the teacher arrives and you are applying on sunscreen causing the instructor to wait for your child to be ready to enter the water; that time will be deducted from the lessons allotted time.
3How old does my child need to be when they start swimming lessons?
We teach children as young as 6 months.
4How long of session do you suggest for my child?
• 6 months – 2 ½ years old recommended time is 30 minutes.
• At 2 ½ -3 the parent can decide if they think their child has the attention span for a longer lesson.
• 4+ years the lesson is 45 minutes.
5What kind of things will my child be learning in their lessons?
Water safety skills, pool rules, survival skills, stroke technique, and safe ways to enter and exit the pool.
6Why are the summer program semesters 2 weeks long with 4 classes a week?
This is an accelerated class style that is designed to help children retain the information by repeating it daily rather than once a week. We guarantee your child will learn in two weeks what would take them to learn in 4 or more months going once a week.
7Are the prices that are listed per lesson?
The price listed for our summer program is the cost for the entire semester per child. The semester includes 8 lessons in a two week period. A $50 fee will automatically be added to your payment if you live 10 or more miles away from Kidtastics office address.
8Are there make up days for classes missed?
No refunds are given for missed classes. The only make up days we have are for weather related cancellations or if a cancellations was made by Kidtastics staff. No refunds are given for missed classes. If a class is cancelled due to weather conditions then a make-up class will be arranged. A full refund will only be given if classes are cancelled by Kidtastics. It is the pool owner’s responsibility to keep the pool clean and in working order. No makeups or refunds are allowed if the instructor needs to cancel class due to:
An unclean pool (includes dead animals in the water) or poorly chemically treated water
Pool that are too cold to swim, we recommend 89 degrees to prevent cancelation by the instructor.
A $30 gas fee will be charged if an exception is made for a make-up by the Kidtastics office.
9What happens if I need to cancel?
Cancellation by an individual will result in a 75% refund until 4 days prior to the first lesson; at which time no refund is available. No refunds are given after the semester starts.
10What is the 411 on ear infections?
There are things you can do to help prevent them, such as, using products designed for prevention that can be purchased at a local drug store. This will help the first kind of ear infections caused by moisture being trapped in the outer ear canal. The second kind of ear infection is buildup in the middle ear which requires doctors attention. Most children can swim after 48 hours of being on ear medication, but check with your provider.
11Can children swim with tubes in their ears?
Yes, but we advise you speak with your physician first before doing so. Children with tubes may experience discomfort while floating on their back due to the way the tubes are built.
12What is the required attire?
Children should wear swim suits, sunscreen and a swim diaper is required for all children under age 3, even those who are potty trained. Please have your child ready to enter the water ten minutes prior to the start of their lesson.
13Do you allow goggles during swim class?
We do not suggest the use of goggle because we do not want the child to become dependent on the use of them. Also in the case of an emergency you want to have them react to the emergency of falling in to the water versus panicking about water being in their eyes.
14What is the deciding factor between 30 and 45 minute lessons?
There are many deciding factors such as: amount of children, expectations of lessons, age of children, and prior swimming experience.
15If children are on different levels of swimming do you suggest them be in a different swim group?
An instructor can try to customize to accommodate both skill levels but if it doesn’t seem to be productive for both children than we would suggest to split the time between the students. i.e. in a 30 minute lesson one student gets 15 and then the other would get 15.
16If my children are at different skill levels & ages do I have to do two separate private lessons?
Yes and No! Yes we prefer every student to get as much time in the pool as possible and prefer back-to-back private lessons for your children. However, we can also offer your family a SPLIT lesson. A SPLIT lesson is a 45 minute lesson; where one child enters solely with the instructor for 22 minutes. Then we use 1 minute to switch kids. Then the 2nd child would get in alone with the instructor and get a 22 minute swim lesson in the water. This exchange must be done quickly by the parent. This can only be done with a semi-private 45 minute lesson.
17Do you provide a group for the lessons or do we have to put it together?
In all instances the client is responsible to get the group together.
18Are classes held on holidays?
Classes do not meet on holidays, please discuss with your instructor about any possible holidays.
19What should my child wear to swim class?
Children should wear swim suits, sunscreen and swim diapers are required for all children under age 3, even those who are potty trained. Please have your child ready to enter the water ten minutes prior to the start of their lesson.
20Do you take photos or videos of my child during swim class?
Yes, Kidtastics will occasionally take photos/ videos of your child for promotional reason. Your consent is required on our enrollment form.