Safe Swimming in Plano, TX

Swim Classes for Ages 4 Months to 12 Years Old

Welcome to Goldfish Swim School, where safety and fun come first! We aim to ensure that children as young as 4 months and up to 12 years old learn the critical skills they need to be safe and confident in the water. Here’s a look at our programs, teaching methods, and safety-focused approach.

Why Choose Our Swim School?

We prioritize safety, enjoyment, and personalized instruction at Goldfish Swim School in Plano. Learning to swim is a life-saving skill every child should have, and we make it easy for kids to gain confidence in the water while having a great time. Our certified instructors use proven methods to teach kids of all ages how to swim while helping them build strength, coordination, and water safety awareness.

Programs We Offer

We offer a variety of age-appropriate swim classes, ensuring that every child progresses at a comfortable pace. Our programs are divided into different age groups, with each class designed to meet the developmental needs of the swimmers.

Mini Classes (4–35 months)

Our Mini classes are the perfect way to introduce your little one to the water in a safe and fun environment. This class helps babies get comfortable in the water while parents learn essential safety skills.

Highlights:

Focus on water adjustment and fun activities
Gentle submersions and floating techniques
Parent participation required
Emphasis on water safety for both child and parent

Junior Classes (3–4 years)

This stage focuses on building comfort in the water for toddlers and introduces them to foundational swim techniques. Small classes offer personalized instruction to ensure each child feels secure in the water.

Highlights:

Water entry and exit
Breath control and gentle submersion
Basic floating and kicking skills

Preschool Swim Classes (Ages 3–5)

We offer a class for preschoolers that balances fun with skill development. At this stage, we encourage greater water independence and focus on mastering basic swimming movements.

Highlights:

Water safety skills (floating, reaching for the side)
Introduction to basic strokes
Underwater exploration and breath control
Building confidence with playful activities

Glider Swim Classes (Ages 4–12)

These classes focus on developing strong swimming techniques while reinforcing water safety. Children learn essential swim strokes, build stamina, and gain more confidence in the water.

Highlights:

Introduction to freestyle and backstroke
Safe water entry and exit techniques
Floating and treading water
Focus on fun while reinforcing safety skills

Intermediate Swim Classes (Ages 4–12)

Children continue to enhance their stroke development and water safety techniques at the intermediate level. We work on improving stamina, breathing techniques, and coordination.

Highlights:

Advanced freestyle and backstroke techniques
Introduction to breaststroke and butterfly
Treading water for extended periods
Emphasis on water safety in deeper water

Advanced Swim Classes (Ages 4–12)

Our advanced class offers more challenging techniques and endurance training for swimmers who are ready to improve their skills. Swimmers refine their stroke techniques and learn to swim longer distances.

Highlights:

Stroke refinement for all four major strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly)
Advanced water safety and rescue techniques
Endurance and strength-building
Fun, challenging swim games

Our Safety Commitment

Your child’s safety is our top priority. Our swim school adheres to the highest safety standards, with a strong emphasis on water safety at every stage of learning. Here are some key safety measures we take:

Certified instructors: Our instructors are certified in CPR, First Aid, and professional swim instruction.
Small class sizes: We maintain small classes to ensure personalized attention and a safer learning environment.
Constant supervision: Lifeguards are always present during swim lessons, and instructors always monitor children.
Temperature-controlled pool: Our indoor pool is temperature-controlled for your child’s comfort and safety.
Progressive skill development: Each level builds upon water safety skills to ensure your child’s safety in and around water.

Why Water Safety is Important

Drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death in young children, but swim lessons can reduce the risk significantly. Our programs are designed to teach children life-saving skills like floating, treading water, and knowing how to react in an emergency.

Beyond just learning to swim, our goal is to instill a lifelong respect for water safety in every child.

Enroll Today!

Ready to start your child’s swimming journey? Enroll in one of our safe, fun, and engaging swim classes today! Whether your child is just starting or looking to advance their swimming skills, we have the perfect class for them.

Let us help your child become a confident, safe swimmer!