New school year, new skills! Make water confidence part of their fall routine.
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- Age Range: 3 - 4 years
- Adult Participation: No
- Student to Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Cadence: Weekly
- Class Length: 30 minutes
Overview
Our preschool swim lessons are designed specifically for 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds who are ready for more independence in the water. These levels serve as the natural next step after toddler programs, giving young swimmers the chance to practice skills on their own while still receiving close guidance. No prior swimming experience is required, and lessons support both beginners and swimmers building toward intermediate skills.
Junior 1
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Unassisted flutter kicking with barbell – half pool width
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Unassisted Superman Glide – 5 feet
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Unassisted Pulling Paddle with face in – 5 feet
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Water safety skills founded in repetition and muscle memory
- No previous swim lesson or aquatic experience required
Junior 2
- Unassisted Pulling Paddle with face in – 10 feet
- Unassisted rollover swim
- Unassisted flutter kicking with barbell – 1 pool width
- Build confidence and independence
- Student is comfortable going underwater
- Student is able to swim 5 feet independently with their face in the water
- Student is comfortable floating on their back with assistance
- Student is comfortable floating on their stomach with assistance
Junior 3
- Unassisted Simple Freestyle with face in – half pool width
- Unassisted rollover safety skills
- Unassisted back glide – 5 feet
- Increased independence and safety habits
- Student is able to float on their front and their back for 5 seconds independently
- Student is able to roll over for a breath independently
- Student is able to swim 10 feet independently with their face in the water
- Student is able to turn back to the wall and climb out independently
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:
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
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
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
Our Facility Designed for Your Convenience
Explore our state-of-the-art facility that features a wide range of amenities, including hair and suit dryers, private changing huts, weekly prizes, and so much more!
Testimonials
"We have had a wonderful experience at this swim school. The instructors are patient, encouraging, and genuinely invested in each child's success. Lessons are engaging,..."
"The coaches are amazing!!"
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"We have been coming to Goldfish Swim School for almost 4 months now, and we are seeing great results! My daughter absolutely loves her coach,..."
"We had such a great experience at Goldfish Swim School! We came in for a free trial lesson and the staff was incredibly kind, patient,..."
"We’ve been attending here for about a year and it is great. The staff is kinda and knowledgeable and the kids love it!"
"Just wanted to say this is really the first swim class my almost 6 year old has actually wanted to go to. He has done..."
"Wonderful spot for littles to learn to swim. Brooklyn is kind and professional and an asset to the team"
"Grateful for our well my kids progressed. Some outstanding instructors such as Dr. Drew, Audrey, Lizzy, Nick and Ej have been wonderful in the last..."
"Audrey, EJ, and Izzy - amongst others - have been fantastic. We tried 3 or 4 swim schools and landed on this one. Say hi..."
"Genuinely fantastic staff. Ms. Brooklyn and Ms. Alli are super stars. They treat our daughter so well - and she’s learning to swim!!"
"Great!! Coach Medina and Coach Drew were great and patient with my child. Thanks!!"
"Drew and Izzy are the best teachers my daughter has had. They push her and motivate her to be better and she advances through levels..."
"This is such an amazing place that's perfect for little ones! The staff truly cares about the kids and always encourages them, creating a warm..."
"Goldfish is a very special place. The staff are full of amazing people, since the front desk Ms. Lizy. Always helpful, happy and friendly and..."
"We love Goldfish swim school. Drew is so patient with the kids and Henry loves to go to swim class!! He is learning great skills..."
"Absolutely love Goldfish Swim School. The mini class teachers (especially Brooklyn and Madelyn) are excellent with babies. I have learned a lot as a parent..."
"Serena was really helpful and great with my kids"
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"We love it here. They have showers for after class, changing rooms, everything is super clean all the time and my toddler has so much..."
"Absolute best decision we’ve ever made for our kiddos! We’ve tried a lot of other swim programs before and our daughter used to be really..."
"My kids learning swimming at Goldfish and they feel very much comfortable and tutors takes good acre of kids and make them understand the mistakes..."
"I love this swimming school! My daughter learns so much from her great teachers! Awesome swim school! Love all the amenitites."
"Both of our children had a great experience here."
"Amazing team. You can tell the people who work here love their job and it shows. Grateful for them as our first swim school. Love..."
"The Goldfish Team saw our son struggling with transition from parent in pool to instructor only class. They took initiative to get him in a..."
"Clean safe has hair dryers and swim suit spin dryers"
"Great school! Teachers were so great with my son. He learned so much and is so confident in the water now! So glad we signed..."
"Hayden and Bryce were awesome dudes! Gave us a grand tour of their spectacular location and was very informative about the different affordable plans. Aquatots..."
"This swim school is amazing! My daughter loves it! It's also the cutest and very clean! They really take care of the kids in the..."
"We love Goldfish! My son has improved his swimming skills a lot. The place is very clean and the staff very friendly."
"We’ve had such a great experience with Goldfish Swim School Ahwatukee! Our 2-year-old has been attending for the past 8 months, and the growth we’ve..."
"My two kids are taking swim lessons here and we love it! The instructors are so kind and patient, and I've already seen improvement in..."
"My two kids are taking swim lessons here and we love it! The instructors are so kind and patient, and I've already seen improvement in..."
"This was a great first day experience. My 2 kids were comfortable with the staff and environment. I would recommend this place to anyone I..."
"Huge shoutout to all staff, swim instructors, Kourtney, and Liz. When I brought my daughter in the intention was to give it a try and..."
"The absolute best facility with the most patient, support, and attentive staff!"
"My daughter enjoys it, she started around a year ago and now she’s a pro at swimming!"
"Absolutely love this swim school. This location has amazing staff. My kids love coming early to play and color and get so excited every time..."
"It is an incredible place for children, it has professional people who love what they do and that is reflected in the children who love..."
"Goldfish is a up-kept facility. Workers there are kind and instructors are very friendly and well trained. We just had to renew!"
"My sons favorite day of the week is Swim Lesson day at Goldfish. He loves his instructor and we love the staff so much that..."
"We cannot thank the entire team at Goldfish Swim School -Ahwatukee enough for making Camila’s birthday such a wonderful and memorable celebration! We were incredibly..."
"Infant swim lessons are fantastic and free. Fun and safe. Friendly, smiling instructor. Life guards pool side. Family may observe poolside or from the lobby...."
"What a wonderful place. I have really enjoyed the swim classes with my daughter. The instructors are superb and the front desk and entire staff..."
"Instructors are kind and knowledgeable…would highly recommend!"
"this is a wonderful place. they are wonderful with the kids. they teach so many life saving skills and they keep it so fun for..."
"We absolutely love Goldfish Swim School! My son has been taking swim lessons here for over two years, and we’ve had a consistently great experience...."
"Our kids love swim class here!"
"Our boys are thoroughly enjoying it, and we're already witnessing remarkable learning progress after just three weeks."
"Both of my girls(8&3) started with just the most basic swim skills and they are flourishing here at Goldfish! We have a Hawaii vacation coming..."
"My grandson takes lessons here. Staff is great. Facility is clean and pool is warm"
"Amazing experience!"
"Brought my daughter for swimming lessons and she absolutely loved them, the staff were all incredibly kind and patient and made it a wonderful experience...."
"my cousin told me to write this "i like there and they teach me to swim good" sounds like a great place, would probably recommend"
"AMAZING SWIM SCHOOL!!! Front desk was helpful, and the lesson was very good quality. The general manager was there every time I showed up to..."
"I had such a great experience there! The environment is super fun and welcoming!"
"10/10 Highly Recommended!! My daughter just started swim lessons last month and I already see a huge improvement. The staff are so supportive and welcoming...."
"Instructors are great and professional."
"Can’t say enough about this place. The front desk is always so helpful with everything. The teachers are wonderful and patient with each kiddo. We..."
"We love goldfish! The staff is always so kind and supportive especially with private lessons for our autistic child. They are so patient with her..."
"We love coming to swim class! My 6 month old is learning so much and the teachers are awesome!!"
"Very friendly , knowledgeable staff. Facility very clean and inviting."
"GSS is incredibly clean and well-equipped. The staff at the information desk are friendly and provide good explanations, making it a very comfortable and welcoming..."
"Unis Kim taught my little brother how to swim at Goldfish, and now he is much more confident in the water! I highly recommend coming..."
"Our son has attended Goldfish Swim school for over 6 months and his development has been immense."
"Leaving another review to: 1. Express our gratitude to our awesome swim instructors here at Goldfish. Isiah & Sophia are the two we’ve worked with..."
"we love goldfish swim school!!! it is an amazing swim school and our kids have learned lots"
"awesome place , gave my kid a lot of confidence in swimming ' I used to worry about her swimming and I still do! but..."
"We love it here! Great introduction for young ones to have fun and get comfortable and the staff are amazing!"
"Very attentive. Both my boys are much more comfortable in water and they have only been in lessons about a month? They love it and..."
"nice. My kid loves it. They are utilizkng the space really well with great coach and colorful surroundin with everything kids love like books, chalkboard,..."
"We love all thr people at Gold Fish Swim! The instructors are so great and caring. The kids love going to swimming lessons and have..."
"Our experience was exceptional! Staff greeted us and gave us a tour. Very friendly - answered all of our questions. I had no concerns about..."
"We’ve had such a wonderful experience with Goldfish Swim School! They do an amazing job helping kids feel comfortable and confident in the water while..."
"We love Goldfish!! The whole program has been thoughtfully laid out in small group classes. The ribbons and the moving up part is such a..."
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.
Junior Swimming Classes for 3-Year-Olds & 4-Year-Olds in New Rochelle, NY
Different Levels Of Swimming Classes For 3-Year-Olds & 4-Year-Olds in New Rochelle, Bronx, Pelham, and the Surrounding Areas
At Goldfish Swim School in New Rochelle, NY, our Junior swimming classes are specifically designed for 3-Year-Olds & 4-Year-Olds, offering families in New Rochelle, Bronx, and Pelham a welcoming environment where children can explore the water safely and build essential swimming skills.
Ready to dive in? Book a swim class quickly and easily online today! Or check out our other swim class options to find a class that that best suits your child’s current swimming skill set. Also explore our other swim program options to find other fun ways to get your child in the water!
Beginner and Advanced Swimming Classes for Young Children
Goldfish Swim School in New Rochelle offers Junior swimming classes suited for all levels, from first-time swimmers to those who already have some water experience. Each class is 30 minutes long and is limited to four students, ensuring a low student-to-instructor ratio for personalized attention. Our classes allow children to progress at their own pace, moving into more advanced groups as their skills grow.
Play-Based Learning for Maximum Fun
We believe in teaching young children through play, incorporating fun activities into our Junior swimming classes to keep them engaged and excited. Our play-based learning method helps children absorb water safety skills naturally, building their confidence and making swimming enjoyable.
Some of the unique benefits of our New Rochelle swimming classes include:
- Playful and engaging approach to water safety
- Small class sizes with a 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio
- Positive, nurturing instructors who reinforce skills through encouragement
- Warm-water pool and year-round classes
Why Choose Goldfish Swim School in New Rochelle?
Our New Rochelle location offers a state-of-the-art facility designed with families in mind, including a warm, comfortable pool and convenient amenities. Our instructors are dedicated to helping young children feel safe and empowered in the water, creating an atmosphere that parents can trust and children look forward to.
Join Junior Swimming Classes in New Rochelle, NY
Ready to get started? Contact Goldfish Swim School in New Rochelle, NY, for more information or to enroll your child in our Junior swimming classes. We’re excited to help your 3-Year-Olds & 4-Year-Olds dive into a world of water safety and fun! You can also quickly and easily register your child for swim classes online or contact your local swim school to learn more! Also explore our swim program options to find other fun ways to get your child in the water!
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