Every child, regardless of their age, will first learn the vital skill of obtaining and maintaining an independent float. This is the safest and most reliable position for young children to breathe, rest, and remain calm.
Once your child learns to float independently, your instructor will assess their unique emotional, developmental, and physical readiness to gently build more advanced swimming skills. Our approach will build the confidence and security needed to enjoy the aquatic environment for a lifetime.
We recognize the reality of our families’ busy schedules and realize that making time for daily swim lessons can be very difficult. Consistency is key to learning complex motor skills, but we will do our best to accommodate individual situations.
Every lesson is tailored to your child’s age, ability, and developmental readiness.
All Students one-year old and beyond begin by building the foundation of floating. After the float is established, they move on to more advanced swim skills according to their emotional, physical, and developmental readiness.
All children diagnosed with ASD or other neurological, physical, or developmental challenges will benefit from our Adaptive prorgraming.
For babies starting at 4 months old and their caretaker, these small group classes help prepare future swimmers for the Foudations program.
We know life with kids can be unpredictable. That’s why we offer flexible scheduling options—so you can prioritize your child’s swim safety without adding stress to your day. Whether you need lessons that work around daycare, naps, or school, we’re here to make it work for you.
No two swimmers are the same. We tailor each lesson to your child’s age, ability, and developmental stage, focusing on both physical skills and emotional comfort. From first young floaters to older confident swimmers, we meet each child where they are.
Our approach goes beyond swimming laps. We teach children to be safe, confident, and capable in and around water, and these are skills they’ll rely on for life.
(And What Every Parent MUST Know)
“I always watch my child; they won’t get into the water alone.”
⚠️ FACT: It is impossible to watch your child at every moment. 88% of drownings happen when at least one adult is present.
“Flotation devices will keep my child safe.”
⚠️ FACT: Traditional flotation devices such as puddle-jumpers are not designed for recreational use. They provide a false sense of security for parents and children, leading many to return to the water without the device on, thinking they can float and placing them in the “drowning position.”
“If my child cries during a swim lesson, they are going to develop a fear of the water.”
⚠️ FACT: Kids cry for many reasons without lasting emotional damage. Once a child has reliable safety skills, they are much more confident and happier in the water. No child should be comfortable before they are competent.
SafeSwimSolutions offers private swim lessons for children ages 8 months to 8 years, as well as CPR training for families, across select regions in California. Our certified instructors provide personalized, one-on-one lessons designed to build safety, confidence, and water safety skills from infancy through early childhood.
Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Petaluma, Windsor, Healdsburg, Sonoma, Cloverdale, Sebastopol, Forestville, Guerneville, Occidental, Bodega, and Bodega Bay
Davis, Woodland, Winters, West Sacramento, Esparto, and Knights Landing
San Jose, Los Gatos, Morgan Hill, San Martin, and Gilroy
If SafeSwimSolutions doesn’t currently serve your area, you can still make an impact. Our Swim Coach Programs empower current aquatic professionals and passionate individuals to become certified survival swim coaches—so you can offer life-saving lessons to families in your own community.
