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Swim Lessons for Babies, Toddlers and Children as Early as Four Months Old
Since 1991, Aqua-Tots Swim Schools has been committed to saving lives, one swim lesson at a time. Our certified instructors and year-round swim lessons help your child become a safe and confident swimmer. Call or submit a form to reserve your time today!
Book Your Swim Lesson in Sterling Heights Today
Aqua-Tots Swim Schools in Sterling Heights, MI offers year-round swim lessons for all ages: infants, toddlers, children. Accommodating busy schedules is important to us, so we offer flexible class days and times. Call or submit a form today to get your children signed up!
Frequently Asked Questions
What age should my child start lessons?
Participating in year-round swim lessons is the most effective way for your child to become a safe and confident swimmer and helps them retain more knowledge for longer periods of time. Swimming occasionally throughout the year can create a gap in swimming skills. Children may then have to relearn those skills upon returning to swim lessons instead of immediately jumping into new skills.
Why does Aqua-Tots recommend year-round swimming lessons?
We recommend year-round swimming lessons for children because the continuity helps them retain more knowledge for a longer period of time. With the gap created by seasonal swimming lessons, children tend to regress from their swimming skill level; this ultimately results in having to refresh those skills before they can build new skills.
What is your student to instructor ratio?
We provide small class sizes to help ensure a safe environment for your child to learn to swim.
- Our Group Lessons have a maximum of 4 students to 1 instructor—one of the lowest ratios in the industry.
- Our Semi-Private Lessons have a class ratio of 2 students to 1 instructor.
- Our Private Lessons provide one-on-one instruction.
How long are swim lessons?
Swim lessons at Aqua-Tots Swim Schools last 30 minutes. We’ve found this to be the ideal length of time that young children can focus and learn while still having fun.
When can I sign up for swim lessons?
Families can enroll at any time for lessons. We are open year-round!
What training do your swim instructors have?
All Aqua-Tots Swim Schools Water Safety Instructors (AT-WSI) have completed 40+ hours of intensive in-classroom and in-water training as well as written and in-water exams. All instructors are also required to obtain their CPR Certification prior to receiving their AT-WSI Certification. Instructors continue to be evaluated regularly and participate in monthly training sessions to ensure that your child is in the absolute safest environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age should my child start lessons?
We recommend that children start swim lessons as early as 4 months old, but if your child is older than that, it’s always a good time to start! The proven Aqua-Tots curriculum is designed to teach children of all ages and abilities how to become safe and confident swimmers for life.
Why does Aqua-Tots recommend year-round swimming lessons?
Participating in year-round swim lessons is the most effective way for your child to become a safe and confident swimmer and helps them retain more knowledge for longer periods of time. Swimming occasionally throughout the year can create a gap in swimming skills. Children may then have to relearn those skills upon returning to swim lessons instead of immediately jumping into new skills.
What is your student to instructor ratio?
We provide small class sizes to help ensure a safe environment for your child to learn to swim.
- Our Group Lessons have a maximum of 4 students to 1 instructor—one of the lowest ratios in the industry.
- Our Semi-Private Lessons have a class ratio of 2 students to 1 instructor.
- Our Private Lessons provide one-on-one instruction.
How long are swim lessons?
Swim lessons at Aqua-Tots Swim Schools last 30 minutes. We’ve found this to be the ideal length of time that young children can focus and learn while still having fun.
When can I sign up for swim lessons?
Families can enroll at any time for lessons. We are open year-round!
What training do your swim instructors have?
All Aqua-Tots Swim Schools Water Safety Instructors (AT-WSI) have completed 40+ hours of intensive in-classroom and in-water training as well as written and in-water exams. All instructors are also required to obtain their CPR Certification prior to receiving their AT-WSI Certification. Instructors continue to be evaluated regularly and participate in monthly training sessions to ensure that your child is in the absolute safest environment.
Learn How We’re Helping to Keep Families Safe & Healthy
Our Commitment to Our Students & Their Families
Because health and safety remain our #1 priority, we continue to follow CDC guidelines, keeping our locations sanitized and safe.
The world has changed over the last year, but water safety remains as important as ever. That’s why we continue to equip children with all the life-saving skills they need to become safe and confident swimmers for life.
If you’re interested in a free swim class or just want more information on Aqua-Tots Swim Schools, please give us a call or fill out the contact form below. We’ll be in touch with you promptly.
For more information about CDC guidelines, click here.
The Aqua-Tots Full Circle of Safety
Our Full Circle of Safety measures have been effective at keeping families healthy and preventing the spread of COVID-19 in our schools. At this time, we have chosen to continue a modified swim school environment for the health of our families and staff, safety of our swim lessons and cleanliness of our facility.
Additionally, a properly maintained and sanitized pool is considered a safe environment for children and families. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention,
“CDC is not aware of any scientific reports of the virus that causes COVID-19 spreading to people through the water in pools, hot tubs, or water playgrounds. Plus, proper operation of public pools, hot tubs, and water playgrounds (such as at an apartment complex or owned by a community) and disinfection of the water (with chlorine or bromine) should inactivate the virus.”
The Aqua-Tots Full Circle of Safety measures may include:
- Face masks for all front desk staff
- Face shields for all swim instructors during lessons
- Limiting in-school attendance to one parent/guardian per swim student
- Daily wellness checks for all staff
- Reduced class sizes
- Curriculum adjustments to reduce face contact during swim lessons
- Enhanced school-wide sanitation procedures throughout the day
- Hand sanitizing stations for continuous use
- Increased pool chemistry checks throughout the day
- Sanitation of all pool toys used in our lessons between each class
- Tables and chairs adjusted to meet social distancing guidelines
- Play area temporarily closed
- Swimsuit dryers, hair dryers, and hand dryers temporarily unavailable
Our Swim Lessons
We teach four million swim lessons annually all over the world, and we’re passionate about equipping all children… YOUR CHILDREN… with everything they need to know to remain safe in and around the water for their entire lives. It’s just that simple.
Our Swim Schools
With 120 locations in 14 countries (and counting), it’s clear that word has spread. It may be our year-round, indoor, 90° pool, the comfy red chairs in our viewing area or the fully stocked changing rooms. Whatever the reason, come discover what you love most about Aqua-Tots.
Your Experience
It’ll only take you one lesson to learn that people are at the heart of what we do. From the super friendly instructors who know your child by name, to the flexible class schedules and make-up lessons, we’re here to make your life easier.