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PARENT AND TOT SWIMMING
PARENTS & TOTS SWIMMING PROGRAMS ( 3 months to 3 years )

Our Parents & Tots swimming lessons are a fun introduction to swimming for babies as young as 3 months to as old as 36 months. The goal of these lessons is to provide a fun introduction to swimming while learning basic swimming skills. In these group lessons, parents participate with their children, learning how you use their hands and body to lead and connect infants and helping promote water safety, independence around the pool, and basic swimming skills. Choosing Toronto Swim School in your pool or our pools and make learning to swim fun, fast, and easy for your baby.

children are still learning a lot about their environment and All babies learn through repetitive teaching, play, word association, and consistent lessons. With careful experienced supervision, our little fish learn to use their bodies to naturally swim short distances underwater. Our methods are gentle, controlled, and guided throughout the entire lesson. We provide Lifesaving Society Water Smart tips on keeping your child safe in any aquatic setting.

Beginner: Designed for 3-12 months old as an introduction to basic water skills and play in the water with the parent. The goal of Splashers is to make children and parents comfortable in the water together, and (of course) to learn to splash with arms and legs! Splashers are led by a certified Swim Instructor who knows how to create a fun, stimulating environment for babies to get their splash on

Intermediate: Designed for 12-24 months old, We work with you to introduce your child to new movements in the water, including holding the wall, kicking feet, and blowing bubbles. Parents get in on the fun by participating with their children.

Advance: Designed for 18 months to 3 years old to learn to enjoy the water with their parent. In this level we will focus on holding the child’s breath and submerging their face, along with their starfish floats, kicking on the front, and back as well as jumping also Children are encouraged to attend independently of their parents. Floaters are taught in small groups by a certified Swim Instructor who will continue to encourage your child to build their confidence in the water.
Toronto swim school: PARENT & TOT SWIMMING PROGRAM

(Ages 3 Months to 3 Years)

At Toronto Swim School, our Parent & Tot Swimming Program is designed to gently introduce babies and toddlers to the water in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. These lessons are ideal for children from 3 months to 36 months, with parents actively participating in the water alongside their child.

Our goal is simple:
✔ Build comfort and confidence in the water
✔ Strengthen the parent–child bond
✔ Introduce early water safety and basic swim skills
✔ Make swimming fun, positive, and stress-free

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Why Parent & Tot Swimming Matters

Babies and toddlers learn best through repetition, play, word association, and consistency. Under the guidance of our experienced and certified instructors, children explore the water in a gentle, controlled, and encouraging way.

With careful supervision, our “little fish” begin learning natural movements in the water, including floating, kicking, and brief underwater motion—always at their own pace. Parents are guided on how to use hands, positioning, and body support to help their child feel secure and confident.

We also integrate Lifesaving Society Water Smart® tips, helping parents understand how to keep their children safe in pools, beaches, and all aquatic environments.

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Program Levels

🟦 Beginner – Splashers (3–12 Months)

This level is a playful introduction to water for babies and parents together.
Focus areas include:
• Water comfort and gentle movement
• Floating with support
• Splashing with arms and legs
• Songs, games, and sensory play

Classes are led by a certified Swim Instructor who creates a warm, stimulating environment where babies feel secure and parents feel confident.

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🟨 Intermediate (12–24 Months)

At this stage, toddlers become more active and curious in the water.
Skills introduced include:
• Kicking feet
• Holding the pool wall
• Blowing bubbles
• Assisted floating and movement

Parents remain fully involved, helping guide and encourage their child while building early independence.

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🟩 Advanced (18 Months – 3 Years)

This level focuses on confidence, control, and enjoyment of the water.
Key skills include:
• Face submersion and breath control (gently guided)
• Front and back kicking
• Starfish floating
• Safe jumping and entries

Children are encouraged to participate more independently, while parents remain close by. Classes are taught in small groups to ensure personalized attention and a positive experience.

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Why Choose Toronto Swim School
• ✅ Certified, experienced instructors
• ✅ Warm, clean, family-friendly pools
• ✅ Small group sizes
• ✅ Gentle, child-centered teaching methods
• ✅ Programs aligned with Lifesaving Society standards
• ✅ Available at our pools or in your own pool

We make learning to swim fun, fast, and easy, while prioritizing safety and confidence from the very beginning.

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Enroll Today

Give your child the gift of water confidence and safety from their earliest months.
Parent & Tot Swimming at Toronto Swim School is the perfect first step in a lifelong love of swimming.

📍 Multiple Toronto locations
📅 Flexible scheduling
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