Preschool Swim Lessons

Age: 6 months - 3 years

PRESCHOOL

Level 2 - Private Lesson

For toddlers ready to take the next big splash in their swim journey! In this 1-on-1 private lesson, swimmers work toward independent movement and greater self-rescue abilities, like floating on their backs, kicking forward, and rolling over for air. It’s all about building safety, skill, and confidence in a fun, loving environment.

Note: For safety and hygiene, children under the age of 3 are required to wear two washable, reusable swim pants.

Age: 6-35 Months

Adult Participation: Parents on Deck

Class Ratio: 1:1

Class Length: 20 mins

Prerequisites: None

Preschool

Level 3 - Private Lesson

Designed just for 3-year-olds with no prior swim experience, Level 3 offers private 1-on-1 private instruction that introduces foundational water safety and swim skills in a fun, supportive setting. From their very first splash, swimmers start building confidence, learning breath control, and practice key safety movements with the help of our expert teachers. 

Age: 3 Years

Adult Participation: No

Class Ratio: 1:1

Class Length: 20 mins

Prerequisites: None

Preschool

Level 4 - Private Lesson

For swimmers ready to move more independently in the water, Level 4 offers private 1-on-1 private instruction that bridges the gap between assisted skills and real independence. With supportive teachers and playful structure, kids grow more confident in their breathing, body position, and movement. 

Age: 3 Years

Adult Participation: No

Class Ratio: 1:1

Class Length: 20 mins

Prerequisites:

  • Kick 5ft through water
  • 10 second breath control
  • Basic comfort with floating
Preschool

Level 5 - Private Lesson

Level 5 offers private 1-on-1 private instruction that empowers swimmers to move through the water with greater strength, control, and independence. With a continued focus on breath control and body coordination, each class builds stamina and sharpens technique – laying the groundwork for strokes, self-rescue, and lifelong swim success.

Age: 3 Years

Adult Participation: No

Class Ratio: 1:1

Class Length: 20 mins

Prerequisites:

  • Kick 12ft through water
  • Comfortable with backfloat

Please note: Class availability and size may vary by location.

How SwimSure™ Levels Work

We’ve developed 11 SwimSure™ levels with over 100 age-appropriate milestones, giving every child a clear, encouraging path forward. Each level builds real safety and confidence through proven teaching methods that use songs, games, and guided practice, keeping kids engaged while they make steady progress.

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Use our specialized assessment tool to determine what swim lessons level your child should be enrolled in.

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Swim Lessons for 3-Year-Olds at Swim to Shore Swim School

Our Preschool Swim Lessons are specially designed for 3-year-olds who are ready to take the next step toward independence in the water. At this age, children begin swimming without a parent in the pool, building confidence while learning the fundamentals of water safety and early swimming skills.

With small class sizes and our proven SwimSure™ curriculum, every 3-year-old gets the encouragement and guidance they need to succeed. Lessons focus on comfort, floating, basic strokes, and safe practices, all taught in a playful, supportive environment that makes learning fun.

These classes are the perfect bridge between parent & baby lessons and our full kids’ swim levels, giving tots the confidence to grow into strong, independent swimmers.

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