Age: 6-16 Months
Adult Participation: Yes
Prerequisites: None
Class Ratio: 7:1*
Class Length: 30 mins
*Class ratio at the Natick location is 6:1
Age: 17-35 Months
Adult Participation: Yes
Prerequisites: None
Class Ratio: 6:1
Class Length: 30 mins
*Class ratio at the Natick location is 6:1
For toddlers ready to take the next big splash in their swim journey! In this class, 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: 24-35 Months
Adult Participation: No
Class Ratio: 4:1
Class Length: 30 mins
Prerequisites:
Please note: Class availability and size may vary by location.
We’ve developed 11 SwimSure™ levels with 100+ age-appropriate milestones, so every child has a clear, encouraging path forward. Each level builds real safety and skills through proven teaching methods, using songs, games, and guided practice, so kids stay engaged and make steady progress.
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Toddler swim lessons at Little Flippers Swim School are designed to help young swimmers build comfort, confidence, and early water safety skills in a supportive, age-appropriate environment. Created for toddlers who are ready to explore the water with guidance and structure, these classes focus on introducing foundational swim skills while making lessons fun and engaging.
Through songs, movement-based activities, and simple skill-building exercises, toddlers learn to feel safe in the water while beginning to practice essential behaviors like breath control, body awareness, and safe movement in the pool. Our certified instructors use a gentle, encouraging approach that helps each child progress at their own pace in warm, ultra-clean pools designed for young swimmers.
Parents can feel confident knowing lessons are built around proven instruction, small class sizes, and consistent routines that support learning through repetition and positive reinforcement. Toddler swim lessons at Little Flippers create a strong foundation for future swim development while helping children gain confidence and familiarity in the water.
At Little Flippers, every lesson is an important step toward lifelong water safety and a positive relationship with swimming.
It’s very common for toddlers to feel unsure around water at first. Our instructors use songs, games, and guided practice to help children feel comfortable and engaged while learning new skills. The goal is to create a positive experience where toddlers gradually build confidence and enjoy being in the water.
Every child learns at their own pace. Emler’s SwimSure™ curriculum is designed with multiple levels and milestones, so children can build skills step by step as they grow. Each level builds on the previous one to ensure steady progress and strong water safety habits over time.
We keep class sizes small so instructors can give each child plenty of attention. Toddler classes typically have a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (levels 1A-1B), which helps instructors safely guide each child through new skills and provide encouragement throughout the lesson. Level 2 has a ratio of 4:1 since parents are no longer in the water.
Yes. For levels 1A & 1B, a parent or caregiver participates in the water with their child. This helps toddlers feel safe and supported while they are introduced to new skills. As children gain confidence and progress through the levels, they begin working more independently with their instructor. For level 2, a parent is asked to stay on deck.
Our toddler swim lessons focus on helping children become relaxed and confident in the water while building early safety skills. Depending on the level, toddlers practice skills such as:
Going underwater and holding their breath briefly
Assisted and independent back floating
Assisted rollovers and safety movements
Standing and walking in the water
Early kicking and movement through the water
These skills create the foundation for future swim levels and stronger water safety as children grow.
Toddler swim lessons are designed for children 6 to 35 months old. These classes introduce young swimmers to the water in a gentle, supportive environment with a parent or caregiver participating in the lesson. Early classes focus on helping toddlers feel comfortable and happy in the water while beginning to build important safety habits.
Our toddler swim lessons run for 30 minutes. We design the duration to maintain engaging and effective lessons, taking into account the attention span of young learners.