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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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Starting at $120 Per Month
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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 $160 Per Month
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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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Starting at $160 Per Month
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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 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 Rochester, MI

Goldfish Swim School in Rochester offers infant swimming lessons to introduce your child to the water and stimulate cognitive development in babies. Serving families from Goodison, Utica, Washington, and the surrounding areas, our baby swim lessons are specifically designed for children ages 4-35 months and provide a supportive, fun environment for them to explore and learn year-round.

Our certified swim teachers use gentle techniques to help your little one feel comfortable in the water as they learn essential water safety skills and build confidence. Your infant learns best when they are comfortable, that’s why our indoor pools are temperature-controlled at a warm 90° so your baby can focus on learning instead of shivering! As your child grows, we also offer preschool swim lessons and advanced swimming lessons to ensure their skills progress alongside them.

What Babies Learn in Our Swim Lessons in Rochester

Each class uses gentle, age-appropriate activities to build early water safety habits, body awareness, and confidence in the pool.

In our baby swim lessons, young swimmers begin practicing:

  • Being comfortable in the water through songs, games, and guided movement
  • Supported floating and safe body positioning
  • Basic movement skills, including kicking, reaching, and holding on
  • Simple safety cues that help babies become more aware in and around the pool
  • Early coordination and motor skills through structured play

Parents support their infants throughout the lesson, helping babies feel secure while they explore the water. This parent-guided approach gives little swimmers a calm, positive first experience and helps families build a safer routine around the pool.

Baby Swim Lessons for Early Water Confidence

In our infant swimming lessons in Rochester, your little one will learn important life-saving skills while improving their coordination and balance, and build stronger muscles. These skills are not only beneficial for their health, but also help them in other areas of development.

Swimming classes also help children become comfortable participating in a group setting, interacting with teachers and other little swimmers, and trying new experiences with a parent nearby for support. A fun and positive early experience in the water helps children feel more relaxed, engaged, and ready to keep learning.

Why Families Choose Our Toddler Swim Lessons in Rochester

At Goldfish Swim School near Rochester, our toddler swim lessons are supportive, structured, and fun for young children. We keep our classes small, so our expert teachers can focus on each little swimmer. We use songs, games, and play to help toddlers learn and practice real swimming and water safety skills.

Parents participate in our swimming lessons, providing their children with support and reassurance in the water as they learn from the experienced swim teacher. Because classes are held year-round in warm indoor pools, families can keep learning in our shiver-free, 90-degree pools right through Michigan winters.

Serving Families Across Rochester and Nearby Areas

Goldfish Swim School in Rochester, MI, is proud to offer infant swimming lessons to families in Rochester, Utica, Washington, and the surrounding areas. Our mission is to help children become safer, more confident, and more comfortable in and around the water.

If you live outside these areas, feel free to explore nearby locations to find a pool closer to you. Join our Goldfish family and give your child the gift of swimming skills that will last a lifetime!

Start Infant Swim Lessons Near Rochester

Goldfish Swim School’s baby and toddler swim lessons in Rochester introduce little ones to the water in a warm, supportive environment. Whether your child is brand new to the pool or ready for age-appropriate skill-building, our classes are designed to help young swimmers learn through guided play.

Explore available classes or schedule a free swim assessment to find the right fit for your child. Please contact us today to enroll or to learn more about our class schedules!

FAQs About Infant Swim Lessons in Rochester

Have questions about infant and toddler swim lessons in Rochester? Here are answers to some of the questions parents ask most often.

What age can babies start swimming lessons?

Babies as young as 4 months old join in our infant swim lessons. Little ones become comfortable in the water while learning alongside a parent.

Do parents participate in baby swim lessons?

Yes! Parents join their children in the water during baby swim lessons, offering support and reassurance while certified teachers lead the class.

Are baby swim lessons available year-round in Rochester?

Absolutely! Lessons take place year-round in our indoor, shiver-free 90-degree pool, so families can keep swimming and learning through every season.

How long are baby and toddler swim lessons?

Our infant swimming lessons at Goldfish Swim School are 30 minutes long and packed with valuable skills, giving young swimmers time to learn and practice without becoming overwhelmed.

When should babies start swimming lessons?

When babies as young as 4 months start swimming lessons, they learn essential water safety skills and grow confident before they ever develop a fear of the water!

What skills do babies learn in swim lessons?

In our infant swim lessons, babies learn early water-safety skills, including floating and getting to the side of the pool, in a fun and supportive environment.

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