Building Confidence in Every Child

What sets us apart?

Expert ISR lessons for infants & toddlers in Saint Augustine, Florida. Trustworthy & personalized.

One-on-One Survival Swim Instruction

Every child is unique. Our individualized, private ISR lessons are tailored to your child's unique needs, pace, and personality. We provide focused attention on your child, helping them learn self-rescue skills step-by-step while building confidence as they go!

Refreshers for Returning Swimmers

Children grow and develop rapidly during early childhood, and their swim skills need to adjust as they grow. Refresher lessons are shorter sessions, designed for students who have already completed ISR lessons and need to keep their skills fresh. These classes reinforce their survival skills, adjust for growth and changes in their proportions, and keep your little one confident and capable in the water year after year.

Maintenance Lessons for Practice

Maintenance lessons provide continued practice for children following their initial ISR lessons. Regularly scheduled weekly or even monthly lessons help keep your child's skills fresh while supporting long-term confidence and safety. Contact us to see what maintenance schedule makes sense for your little one!

Water Safety Brought to Your Home

When my schedule permits, I travel to various locations for private lessons brought straight to your home. We incorporate pool safety and awareness for students and parents based on your own pool.

Need Some Reassurance Your Child Remembers Their Training?

Refreshers are wonderful throughout the year whether it is preparing for pool season, during summer time, or entering into fall and winter. Refresh sessions are just that! We review your child's skill set and make adjustments when needed. When in doubt, it is always best to refresh!

They Aren't Doing the Same Thing With Us in the Water Now?

Children will always behave differently with parents, siblings, family members, and friends in the water compared to their Instructor. It is highly recommended for young children to stay on a "maintenance schedule" to keep their skill set from developing unwanted acts in the water. This could be a weekly, bi-weekly, or even a monthly visit. Work with your Instructor to determine what is best for your child.

FAQs
What About Payments?
The first week's payment is collected during sign ups. Payments thereafter are collected on Fridays. Please note, lessons will not continue until payments are received.
Why does it take an average of 6 weeks for my child to learn this?
The 6-week average is an estimate that is based on the average time in which it takes most children to learn these survival skills. Every child is unique and ISR’s Self- Rescue program is specifically designed based on your child’s individual strengths and needs. It is important to realize that this is an average which means that some children will actually finish more quickly while others will need more practice. ISR is dedicated to safety and, therefore, we want to provide your child with the time and best opportunity to become proficient in his/her survival skills. We will always honor your child’s needs.
Why are lessons 5 days per week and for only 10 minutes?
The reason for this is multifaceted. First, repetition and consistency are crucial elements of learning for young children. Research shows that short, more frequent lessons result in higher retention. Second, most children have fairly short attention spans and will not be able to focus on the task for longer and we want to take advantage of the best time for learning. A third reason is that, though the pool temperature is maintained at 78-88 degrees, the temperature is still lower than your child's body temperature. Lessons are work and therefore will also be losing body heat. Instructors check students regularly for temperature fatigue since this is an indicator of physical fatigue.
Are swimming lessons for infants and young children safe?
I can’t speak for all swim lessons, but I can tell you ISR is dedicated to safety and maintaining numerous safety protocols to promote safe lessons. Your child's health and well-being are our highest priority and are closely monitored on a daily basis. In addition, your child's medical and developmental history is a mandatory part of the ISR national registration process, all of which is held strictly confidential. All ISR instructors undergo intensive and rigorous training that far exceeds any other training program of this kind. Each ISR instructor is also required to recertify yearly with emphasis on quality control, safety and lesson efficiency. Your education in the area of aquatic safety for your entire family is an integral part of your child's lessons. You will receive access to the "Parent Resource Guide" to inform you about every aspect of swimming and aquatic safety for infants and children. With research, you will find that ISR is not only the safest survival swimming program but also the most effective for teaching infants and young children.

Have Questions?

From new families to families that are familiar with the ISR process, it is encouraged to communicate with your Instructor. This is a team effort where communication and consistency is key.

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