Infant Swim Lessons Miami

At Ocaquatics Swim School, we believe every child deserves a confident and joyful relationship with the water. As a leading provider of infant swim lessons in Miami since 1994, our mission is to create a safer, fun, and educational environment for children to develop essential swimming skills. We currently operate five indoor warm water locations across Miami. Our infant swim programs are designed to offer a supportive start for families who want to introduce their little ones to the joys of swimming.

We’re here to help your child learn how to swim.

The Importance of Infant Swim Lessons

Getting an early start on swimming can have numerous benefits for babies and families. At Ocaquatics, we understand the impact that water confidence and safety skills can have on a child’s development:

• Safety: Infant swim lessons are a proactive way to develop essential safety skills. Lack of swimming skills is a leading cause of water-related incidents. Teaching water awareness at an early age can provide infants with critical skills to remain calm in the water and understand its properties.
• Physical Development: Swimming is an ideal activity for infants' physical development. It promotes coordination, strengthens muscles, improves cardiovascular health, and even supports motor skills that contribute to other areas of growth.
• Confidence and Social Skills: Early swim lessons introduce infants to new experiences in a supportive environment. By gaining comfort in the water, infants build self-assurance. As they progress, the child learns to interact positively with peers and instructors, developing essential social skills along the way.

Ocaquatics Infant Swim Program in Miami, FL 

At Ocaquatics Swim School, our infant swim program is designed to introduce babies aged 6 to 36 months to the water in a supportive and fun environment. Water confidence starts young, and our classes focus on acclimating little ones to water, developing breath control, and encouraging gentle movements in the pool.

For the first four levels of our infant swim program, an adult family member joins each child in the pool. The structure of our classes is designed to accommodate six parent/child pairs for the first three levels, ensuring a personalized and focused experience for every family.

Here’s a closer look at our baby groups (6 to 36 months) swim levels:

• Parent and Me Baby: These beginner lessons are designed for infants aged 6 to 15 months. In these sessions, babies and parents work on basic water adjustment and safety skills, creating the foundation for a safe and positive experience in the pool.
• Parent and Me Tot: For beginners aged 13 to 36 months, the swim classes continue building water adjustment and safety skills for older infants and toddlers. Swimming instructors (swim teachers) make water exploration fun and reassuring.
• Parent and Me Plus: Created for toddlers aged 15 to 36 months who are already comfortable swimming about 3 feet on their own, this level focuses on helping them swim longer distances and develop independent breathing techniques.
• Parent and Me Super: In this class, designed for children aged 20 to 36 months who are already swimming independently for short distances, swimmers work on managing separation anxiety from their parents and advancing their breathing skills. Classes are limited to four children, ensuring individual attention from the swim teacher.
• Super Baby: This level is for children aged 24 to 30 months who have graduated from the Parent and Me program. At this stage, toddlers who can already swim 3 feet independently will learn to swim longer distances and practice breathing without a parent in the pool. This swim lesson class is limited to three children to provide a smooth transition to independent swimming.



Safety Measures at Ocaquatics Swim School

• Indoor Warm Water Pools: All of our pools are maintained at a warm, comfortable temperature suitable for infants and young children. The indoor setting allows for consistent water temperatures and controlled surroundings, which help infants feel relaxed and secure.
• Sanitized, Child-Friendly Facilities: Cleanliness is essential for creating a safe and enjoyable learning environment. We maintain rigorous sanitation standards and conduct regular checks to ensure a healthy environment when offering swimming lessons.
• Clear Safety Guidelines: We provide families in Miami Beach, Pembroke Pines, and other locations with clear instructions on pool safety and water safety practices. Our instructors begin each session with a review of safety protocols, reinforcing water awareness and safe practices in every class.

Experienced Instructors in Miami

• Qualified and Caring Team: We have instructors certified in water safety, CPR, and infant swimming lessons. They are trained to handle infants' unique needs and know how to create a gentle, nurturing environment that supports early learning.
• Child-Centered Teaching Approach: Our instructors understand that infants require special care and encouragement to feel comfortable in the water. They focus on building trust, making the lesson to be taught a warm and inviting experience that allows infants to feel secure. 
• Support for Parents: For children of all ages, we see parents as essential partners in the child’s swimming journey. Our instructor will communicate openly and offer guidance on baby swim lessons to help parents (or guardian adults) reinforce skills outside of the pool. 



Contact Us for Professional Infant Swim Lessons Miami, FL 

Ready to join the Ocaquatics Swim School in Miami, Florida? Call or text us at 305-969-7946 or contact us online today and make a splash toward safer, more confident swimming skills.