Reviews of Swimming Classes for Toddlers - Learn about Swim Lessons for Toddlers
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Westminster, CO
Broomfield, CO
Denver, CO
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Read reviews from other parents and grandparents that have taken swimming classes for toddlers. We are one of Denver's top swimming schools specializing in teaching kids from 6 months to 12 years how to swim and make healthy lifestyle choices with fitness and nutrition. Read our FAQ on swimming classes for toddlers to see how we make our lessons nurturing and safe. Our swim lessons for toddlers teach kids how to swim, float and swim so kids know what to do when in the water and don't panic.
Testimony of Real Aquatic Incidents
"I enrolled Lucia (14 mos old) in the water safety lessons at Swim Otters, and it was the reason she is still here today! After only 3.5 weeks of short 10 minute lessons 4 days a week, Lucia could swim and float. We were happy but did not realize what was to come. One day, my uncle decided to take my daughter to fish in a small fishing boat. She did NOT have a lifejacket on! Before he could notice, Lucia fell out of the boat and was on her back floating and (crying) so he knew where she disappeared to. Thank you Miss Elisabeth for teaching Lucia these important skills. There may be cheaper lessons, but nothing compares to these skills!" Deedee
REALLY LITTLE KIDS!!
NO KIDDING!!
"Through your instruction my son learned a precious skill, the ability to save himself from drowning. Recently this valuable skill was put to the ultimate test when no one was watching. My 2 year-old son, Aiden, 5 month old daughter, and I went to a nearby water park to swim with friends. My son was playing with his older friend. I was with them as they left the wading pool and started towards the family hot tub. I told my son to wait while I briefly turned my head to pick my daughter up. It was only a few seconds from the time I lost sight of my son until I heard a gurgling scream come from the hot tub. I knew it was Aidan and I knew from the nature of his cry that he was on his back in a float. We found Aidan face up in a star position, one leg kicking against the current in the middle of the family hot tub. Water was splashing over his face adding the gurgle sound to his cry. The tub was 3-4 feet deep, too deep for Aidan to stand. The sight of him in this float terrified and relieved me at the same time. I was terrified because I knew this position meant he had been totally submerged in the water. I was relieved because he turned to a floating position as he was taught to do in survival lessons. While in this position he was able to breathe and scream for help. I knew from his lessons with you that he could maintain the float for an extended period of time. I quickly but calmly removed my shaken, healthy son from the water. Within five minutes he was asking to play in the wading pool again." Angie
"I am Aiden (the child above) & Nora’s grandma. I've come to the pool to watch their lessons several times and I'm so impressed with their progress! I have also seen many students and your instructors continue to show extreme patience to even some of the most difficult children. These instructors are experts at teaching and relating to children! If you are a grandparent, I recommend that you pay for these lessons - it's a life long gift, and I KNOW my grandchildren have skills! Eileen
Special Needs Children Testimonial
A TESTIMONY FROM A PARENT OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND ASPERGERS
"I never recommend any particular therapist or instructor because I know how unique and different our Autistic kiddos are. I understand that what works for my mostly non verbal, 6 year old autistic son may not work for someone else's son or daughter. Having said that - let me tell you about this GREAT swimming instructors we have found. At first it was hard for me to buy into their philosophy. The lessons are only 10 minutes long, Monday through Thursday for 8 weeks. I was so afraid my son would melt down if I took him out of that pool after only 10 minutes, but every instructor there has a unique way with children. It's hard to explain. The instructors really care about working with children - it’s their passion and it shows! They are completely in control of the child at all times. Firm, but all teaching is done with a loving approach. The children immediately feel that someone is helping them understand. My Autistic son was able to focus for a short period of time. Ten minutes was the right amount of time for him to practice his skills and concentrate on learning these important water safety skills. I also have a 4 year old son who was diagnosed as Aspergers Syndrome. I put him in the swim program as well. This was a child that did not like water, did not like water on his face, and was not interested in anything related to water. He cried the first week, he complained and whined the second week, but the third week he was smiling when we came to swim class and he started holding his breath under water. Now when we visit the local recreational center and my 4 year old son swims independently with his eyes under water, holding his breath, swim-float-swimming all by himself, etc – the whole 9 yards. He can even jump in a get on his back and float! My autistic 6 year old son has a tough time staying still for floating, but he can now float independently as long as he counts on his back and kicks his legs at the same time. He can hold his breath under water and he can swim with his head down into the water toward the stairs (my guess would be about 5-6 feet in length)! Words cannot describe how proud I am of these boys and how fortunate I feel to have found Swim Otters! They have worked with special needs children in the past and it shows. I have spent money on recreation center swim lessons and private swim lessons in the past and nothing has worked. But at Swim Otters, in only 6 weeks, both boys are not wearing floaties and I finally feel comfortable in the water. I still never take my eyes off of them and probably won't, but now I finally feel like there is hope for water parks in our future. Her program is a little expensive, but compared to ABA, OT, Speech and the thousands of dollars we have spent in therapy over the past 3 years, this was money well worth the expense. In fact, I decided to sign up both boys for another 6 weeks just to make sure we are advanced and ready for the summer and year ‘round swimming." G & G's Mom
"We have a pool in our backyard and love to vacation and warm tropical beaches. Simply the best lessons around! It is so much fun to swim and practice our skills with Grace & Luke. Monkey see, monkey do! We look forward to summer!" Kathy
"Not only can our daughters swim & float, but they can really hold their breath underwater and float! Our girls know what to do when they're in the water!! Swim Otters teaches them (and us) real skills. We love it!" Amy & Julie
"Blake loves the water! We can’t get him out of the water when we go to the pool. He is a little fish! We tried another swim program but the lessons were nothing like at Swim Otters - gentle and nurturing!" Stacey
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