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  • Age Range: 4 - 35 months
  • Adult Participation: Yes
  • Student to Teacher Ratio:
    • Mini 1 & 2 (Adult Participation): 6:1
    • Mini 3 & 4 (Independent Baby): 3:1
  • Cadence: Weekly
  • Class Length: 30 minutes

Overview

Mini infant swimming lessons at Goldfish Swim School prioritize development, safety and trust. In the earliest levels, our pediatrician-approved curriculum allows us to incorporate hands-on experiences, bonding opportunities and foundational safety skills in every lesson. As they gain confidence throughout their infant swimming lessons with a parent or caregiver, they may transition to toddler swim lessons that focus on building independence.

Mini 1

Mini 1
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Age:
4 - 15 months
Adult Participation:
Yes
Student-to-Teacher Ratio:
6:1
Class length:
30 minutes
Key Skills Taught
  • Demonstrate increased water comfortability
  • Explore new sensory experiences
  • Early exposure to foundational water safety skills
  • Bonding experience for parent/guardian and child
Prerequisites
  • No prior swim lesson or aquatic experience required
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Mini 2

Mini 2
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Age:
16 - 35 months
Adult Participation:
Yes
Student-to-Teacher Ratio:
6:1
Class length:
30 minutes
Key Skills Taught
  • Unassisted Superman Glide – 3 feet
  • Unassisted Pulling Paddle swimming with face in – 3 feet
  • Assisted foundational safety skills
  • Develop increased coordination, strength and conditioning
Prerequisites
  • No prior swim lesson or aquatic experience required
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Mini 3

Mini 3
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Age:
24 - 35 months
Adult Participation:
No
Student-to-Teacher Ratio:
3:1
Class length:
30 minutes
Key Skills Taught
  • Unassisted flutter kicking with a barbell – 5 feet
  • Unassisted Superman Glide – 5 feet
  • Unassisted Pulling Paddle with face in – 5 feet
  • Unassisted safety wall hold
Prerequisites
  • No prior swim lesson or aquatic experience required
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Mini 4

Mini 4
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Age:
24 - 35 months
Adult Participation:
No
Student-to-Teacher Ratio:
3:1
Class length:
30 minutes
Key Skills Taught
  • Unassisted Sea Otter Back Float – 5 seconds
  • Unassisted rollover safety skills (2)
  • Master independent safety skills
Prerequisites
  • Student is able to swim 5 ft independently
  • Student is comfortable going underwater
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Our Experts, Your Golden Experience

At Goldfish Swim School, we prioritize your family’s safety, progress and experience every step of the way. That’s why we employ passionate experts to drive our team, teach our swimmers, and ensure your family’s swim journey is nothing but exceptional. We provide them with best-in-class training, certifications, and growth opportunities that foster an environment for extraordinary swimmer results. Here’s are the standards you can expect our committed team members to meet and exceed:

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Swim Instructor

  • 7 hours of virtual training and practical application, curated by our Franchise Office curriculum experts
  • 24+ hours of live, in-water training, building expertise through guidance from an experienced, qualified instructor ("Golden Teacher")
  • Passionate about instilling lifelong safety skills to children in their community
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Deck Supervisor

  • Prerequisites: Swim Instructor training and experience, Lifeguard certification and experience
  • 8 hours of virtual training, safety protocol review, and facility action plan education, designed by our Franchise Office safety and curriculum experts
  • 18+ hours of live, experiential learning to ensure concepts and procedures are absorbed and mastered
  • Committed to fostering a safer, supportive environment while providing a Golden Experience for parents and swimmers from start to finish
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Lifeguard

  • 15+ hours of virtual and in-person training through the certifying body Ellis & Associates (U.S.) or The Lifesaving Society (CAN)
  • Pass a skills and written exam proving mastery in aquatic rescues and basic life support, including CPR, AED, and First Aid for adults, children and infants
  • Dedicated to maintaining a safer environment for members and guests both in and out of the pool

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Frequently Asked Questions

At our swim schools, we understand that you may have a lot of questions and we’re here to answer all of them. We want you to trust us to take amazing care of your child and help him or her grow socially, emotionally and intellectually while having a whole lot of fun. We hope that the answers we provide to the following FAQs offer all of the information you need.

What skills do babies learn in infant swimming lessons?
Babies learn foundational water comfort skills such as supported floating, gentle movement in the water, and basic pool awareness while developing coordination and confidence.
When should my baby start swim lessons?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends swimming lessons for children as young as 1 year old. Our infant swimming lessons start as early as 4 months old to develop water comfort and familiarity.
What should my baby wear to swim lessons?
Babies typically wear a comfortable swimsuit and a reusable swim diaper during lessons. Parents participating in the water should also wear appropriate swim attire.
Are swim lessons for 2-year-olds safe?
Yes. Swim lessons for 2-year-olds are designed specifically with safety in mind. At Goldfish Swim School, trained instructors guide toddlers through age-appropriate activities while maintaining small class sizes and close supervision.

Infant Swimming Lessons in Gaithersburg, MD

At Goldfish Swim School – Gaithersburg, infants, babies, and toddlers make their first splash, building a foundation for lifelong water safety, confidence, and a love for the water. Serving families in Gaithersburg, Germantown, Bethesda, and the surrounding areas, we offer indoor infant swimming lessons for children as young as 4 months old.

Introducing swim lessons early helps build cognitive development, coordination, motor skills, and essential safety skills around the water. Our shiver-free indoor pool offers safe and supportive infant swim lessons​ year-round.

What Babies Learn in Our Swim Lessons in Gaithersburg

Our infant swimming lessons in Gaithersburg help babies become comfortable in the water while introducing early safety skills through gentle, age-appropriate instruction. With a parent in the pool for support, little swimmers begin learning floating, breath awareness, and basic movement.

Our 30-minute classes are designed to boost cognitive development in babies. The gentle movements in the water stimulate their senses and aid in brain development, all while sharing a fun bonding experience with their grown-up.

Baby Swim Lessons for Early Water Confidence

Our local baby swimming lessons give little ones more than water safety skills. Pulling, kicking, splashing, and moving through the water help support developing motor skills, body awareness, and coordination while feeling like play.

For many babies and toddlers, swim class is also an early social experience, with new faces, new routines and playful interaction in a supportive environment!

Why Families Choose Our Toddler Swim Lessons in Gaithersburg

Goldfish Swim School offers year-round infant swimming lessons in Gaithersburg for children aged 4-35 months. Our certified teachers are passionate about our skills-based structure, so children have fun while learning and staying safer.

Designed for parents by parents, our baby and toddler swim lessons near you feature a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio, ensuring your little one gets the attention they need. Our warm indoor pool is the ideal setting for children to socialize and enjoy their first introduction to the water.

Our preschool swim program and advanced swimming lessons continue to support and challenge your child as they progress.

Find the perfect swim class for each child with a complimentary swim assessment!

Serving Families Across Gaithersburg and Nearby Areas

Families from across Gaithersburg, Germantown, Bethesda, and nearby communities visit our school for toddler and infant swimming lessons. Conveniently located at Main Street and Market Street West, in the Michaels shopping center, our indoor pool offers a comfortable and safe environment for little ones from 4 months through 12 years to learn to swim.

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Start Infant Swim Lessons Near Gaithersburg

Don’t wait any longer to introduce your child to the water and give them the gift of water safety and developmental growth. Explore our infant swimming lessons near Gaithersburg or contact us for more information, and watch your child thrive both in and out of the water!

FAQs About Infant Swim Lessons in Gaithersburg

We’re answering parents’ most frequently asked questions about our baby swimming lessons in Gaithersburg, so your little one can start splashing.

At what age can babies start swimming lessons?

Babies can begin our infant swimming lessons in Gaithersburg as early as 4 months old. They start with a focus on water comfort, parent-supported movement, and water safety skills in a gentle, age-appropriate setting.

Do parents participate in baby swim lessons?

Yes! Parents join their babies in the pool, offering comfort, encouragement, and hands-on support throughout each lesson while their little swimmers build confidence in the water.

Are baby swim lessons available year-round in Gaithersburg?

Absolutely! Our indoor swimming lessons for babies​ in Gaithersburg take place year-round in a warm, shiver-free pool, so they continue to learn through every season.

How long are baby and toddler swim lessons?

Our baby and toddler swim lessons are 30 minutes long, giving young swimmers plenty of time to learn, play, and engage without becoming over tired.

When should babies start swimming lessons?

When infants get an early start in the pool, they become accustomed to the water and learn essential water safety skills before they ever develop a fear of the water!

What skills do babies learn in swim lessons?

In baby swim lessons, little ones learn early water safety skills, such as breath control and blowing bubbles, turning onto their back to float, and how to kick to reach the side of the pool. They develop their coordination as they grow in confidence in and out of the water.

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