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  • Age Range: 4 - 15 months
  • Adult Participation: Yes
  • Student to Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Cadence: Weekly
  • Class Length: 30 minutes

Overview

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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Starting at $43.00 Per Lesson
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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 age groups do you offer?
We offer lessons from 6 months to 12 years.

Infant Swimming Lessons in Lincoln Park, Chicago

Goldfish Swim School offers infant swimming lessons in Lincoln Park, Chicago, designed to help babies and toddlers build early water confidence in a supportive environment. Families throughout Lincoln Park, Bucktown, and nearby communities trust our indoor, year-round swim programs to introduce young children to the water while encouraging safety awareness, comfort, and developmental growth.

What Babies Learn in Our Swim Lessons in Lincoln Park

Our infant swim lessons in Lincoln Park focus on helping babies and toddlers become comfortable in the water while introducing foundational safety and movement skills through guided progressions and parent-supported instruction.

  • Water comfort and early safety awareness
  • Floating, kicking, and basic water movement
  • Parent-guided participation and bonding
  • Confidence-building through routine and repetition
  • Early coordination, balance, and motor skill development

Baby Swim Lessons in Lincoln Park: Water Confidence

Infant swimming lessons at Goldfish Swim School do much more than just help your child feel comfortable in the water. Our 30-minute classes are designed to enhance your baby’s cognitive development. The gentle movements and sensory experiences in the water stimulate brain growth and contribute to your child’s overall development.

Why Families Choose Our Toddler Swim Lessons in Lincoln Park

Beyond cognitive benefits, our infant swimming lessons provide essential water safety skills. In the event of an accidental fall into a pool or other body of water, your child will have the skills to stay afloat, significantly increasing their safety.

Our lessons promote better coordination, balance, and muscle strength as your baby grows, laying the foundation for a healthy, active lifestyle.

Families searching for toddler swim lessons near me in Lincoln Park appreciate:

  • Small class sizes with a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio offer personalized attention while also providing opportunities to socialize and enjoy their experience
  • Experienced teachers trained in sensory-based learning
  • A warm, shiver-free indoor pool designed for year-round lessons
  • Parent participation opportunities for younger swimmers
  • Flexible scheduling options that fit busy family routines
  • A supportive environment focused on confidence and steady progress

Serving Families Across Lincoln Park and Nearby Areas

At Goldfish Swim School, we understand that life can be hectic, especially with a young child. That’s why we offer flexible scheduling for our infant swimming lessons to accommodate busy families’ needs. Whether you need to reschedule due to a last-minute change or fit lessons into a packed week, we’re here to help ensure that your child can continue to develop their swimming skills without disruption!

We also welcome families from Oak Park and surrounding Chicago neighborhoods seeking a trusted swim school in Lincoln Park! If you live just outside the immediate neighborhood, you can easily explore nearby locations to find the facility closest to you.

Start Infant Swim Lessons Near Lincoln Park

Parents interested in helping their child build water confidence early can explore local baby swimming lessons, schedule a free swim assessment, or learn more about available programs online. Contact your local swim school today to find the perfect class time for your schedule. Families can also explore our preschool swim lessons and advanced swimming lessons as children continue progressing through different stages of their swimming journey.

FAQs About Infant Swim Lessons in Lincoln Park

Below are answers to some of the common questions families ask when exploring infant swimming lessons in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

At what age can babies start swimming lessons?

Babies can begin infant swim lessons as early as 4 months old in programs designed to build water comfort, foster parent-child interaction, and develop foundational safety skills.

Do parents participate in baby swim lessons in Lincoln Park?

Yes! Parent participation is encouraged in many infant and toddler classes to help young swimmers feel comfortable, supported, and engaged in the water.

Are baby swim lessons year-round in Lincoln Park?

Yes! Goldfish Swim School offers indoor swimming lessons for babies in a warm, shiver-free pool year-round.

How long are baby and toddler swim lessons?

Our lessons are designed to provide age-appropriate instruction while keeping babies and toddlers engaged, comfortable, and supported.

When should babies start swimming lessons?

Many families choose to begin infant swimming lessons early to help children develop water familiarity, confidence, and important safety awareness from a young age.

What skills do babies learn in swim lessons?

Babies learn foundational water safety skills, floating and movement basics, early coordination, and comfort in the water through guided, skills-based activities.

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