Splash into Fun with our Parent and Child Swimming Lessons

Q: What is the price and where can I find the schedule?

Please refer to the corresponding session schedule .

Kodiak Pool
(For babies between 2 and 24 months)

Saturday:
4:15pm – 4:45pm
4:45pm – 5:15pm

Havergal Pool
(For kids between age 2 and 4)

Sunday:
3:30pm – 4:00pm

Our Parent & Child class helps students develop water accommodation skills and improves a positive attitude towards swimming and water safety

In the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Frank’s Swim School has been introducing babies ages 4 months and older to an aquatic environment since 1968!

Taught by our experienced staff schooled in teaching babies, toddlers, and young children swimming lessons, we focus on creating a positive and comfortable atmosphere to develop water accommodation skills, while taking into account the individual needs of both child and parent.

Bond with your infant at our indoor baby swimming pool

Our parent and child indoor swimming classes are held at our Kodiak Specialty Teaching Pool in North York, as well as at Havergal College providing a unique experience that strengthens the bond between child and parent in a safe and protective environment.

These classes are 30 minutes long and held on Saturdays and Sundays, with a maximum of six pairs per swimming class.

You and your toddler will gain and leave the program with the following knowledge:

How to properly hold and engage with your baby in the water
Water safety and basic swim skills for parents and babies
How to make your infant feel at home in the water
And more.

Working on breath control, buoyancy, and movement skills to develop an essential foundation for your child’s swimming experiences. These classes promote water safety and a natural enthusiasm for swimming, a genuinely beneficial life skill for their future aquatic outings.

Our comprehensive teaching approach encompasses various skills, starting with an introduction to the aquatic environment. This approach places a strong emphasis on water safety, skill development, and nurturing a positive attitude towards swimming.

FAQ - Parent & Child Program

When and where is the Parent & Child program?

We offer this program in two locations during fall, winter and spring*:

Saturdays at Kodiak (Babies 4-24 months)
4:15pm-4:45pm / 4:45pm-5:15pm

Sundays at Havergal (Children 2-4 years)
3:30pm-4:00pm

*The program is exclusively available at Kodiak durign the summer.

What is the price and where can I find the schedule?

Please refer to the corresponding session schedule.

At what age my baby can start swimming?

The Parent & Child program is aimed at children between 4 months and 4 years.

We run classes for children 4 months to 24 months at our Kodiak location, and 2 years to 4 years at our Havergal location.

What do I have to bring for the lesson?

Bathing suit, and a towel. Please ensure your baby is properly wearing a swim diaper for each lesson.

By the end of the session, will my baby be comfortable putting their face in the water?

Every baby has unique individual reactions and for that reason, we use an individual approach with each child with the goal of them always moving towards face in the water and submersion then progressing to buoyancy on the front and back, and starting on basics movement skills.

Learn more about our Beginner Program.

See what our happy customers have to say

A E

16:50 11 May 24

Amazing swimming school for kids Very highly recommend.

Ling-Ling Yuan

20:18 08 Apr 24

Best swim school ever. The instructors are caring, patient and know how to deal with children from babies to older children. Both my children (2 years old and 4 years) are currently in the same class as the teachers adjust their teachings according to their skill levels. The pool is warm as well, perfect for winter time. Great ratio of teacher to student - most of the time, my children have basically their own teacher! I highly recommend Frank's Swim School!

Melissa Occhicone-Ros

13:22 23 Mar 24

Highly Recommended! Our girls have been attending Frank's Swim Classes since they were babies and I truly can't say enough wonderful things about the program, staff and owner Mike. Everyone is absolutely wonderful with the girls and has helped them advance in their abilities and grow their confidence in the pool. Building strong swimmers has always been a non negotiable for me as we look at it as a life skill, and I'm so thankful that Frank's Swim School has been such a positive and integral part of this experience for my girls thus far. Thank you Frank's Swim School, you are amazing. We are thankful.

Sandra&Roger Louie

18:40 10 Feb 24

My sister in law introduced us to Frank's Swim Classes as my nephew went there since he was young. My son started at 2.5 yrs old there, he wqs the youngest one in the class. The teachers were so patience with cause cried 45 minutes straight!!!. Now he loves going swimming. The ratio from teachers to students are great. Almost feels like private lessons. They so attentive to the kids.

Tanya Bay

01:21 31 Jan 24

we’ve moved around quite a bit & tried different swim schools & Frank’s is hands down the best school we’ve been too. My 5 year old is swimming & diving in with so much confidence & independence (& says Tues are her favourite day of the week). My 3 year went from disliking the pool to now laughing & smiling the entire time & loving his instructors…. These lessons have done wonders for my kids. We were just in Mexico & my eldest was duck diving straight into the waves & laughed it off when her mask was pushed off her face and then my youngest tried bodyboarding & wasn’t bothered with the facefull of water. It was incredible to watch!

Adam Veroni

15:13 20 Jan 24

Warm and welcoming place and great attention to developing swimming skills. The instructors are patient, knowledgable and great with kids. Frank's is also very accommodating with schedules and missed classes. Highly recommended.

Alisa Dudnyk

14:51 09 Jan 24

Very good swimming school! Our son had a wonderful time here. He learned how to swim and this is what we were expecting for. Very nice, friendly and professional staff! Special thanks to Oleksandr, our teacher! He was very attentive, careful and patient! I definitely would recommend this school for little kids. Keep up the wonderful work, guys! You are great👍

Humberto Jimenez

00:30 25 Oct 23

My kids were scared and clung to me in terror for the 1st 2 sessions: 3&4 sessions in and now they are excited to go. my 5 yr old now swims across the pool, underwater. AmazingFacility is clean and nice to use (showers, change stalls etc)Grab take out at the Vietnamese restaurant next door!

Sanjeev Banwait

16:08 21 Oct 23

Top swim school! Highly recommended. Timely, great instructors who care and interact with the kids, its just a great, safe, clean, learning experience for the kids.

Pio Giralico

15:38 19 Jun 23

My kids just completed their Bronze Medallion swimming classes with Frank's Swim School. What a wonderful experience! It was very well organized, and the instructors were friendly and very knowledgeable. We are looking forward to the next level-- Bronze Cross-- see you all again in the Fall!

Mario Lauande Lacroix

01:32 07 Mar 23

Excellent swimming classes for young children. Classes are small and children gets a lot of attention. The staff and instructor team is awesome and all kids love them.

Vanesa Kuc

03:33 06 Feb 23

Tara Gollom

22:05 20 Oct 22

My 2 kids have been to many swim schools in the past. Franks, by far, is the best, most organized swim school we ve ever been a part of. The instructors are dedicated and know exactly what the kids need to be successful in the program. We will definitely continue to be with Franks for many years to come.

Aliza Perlman

21:35 16 Oct 22

Only with Franks 3 weeks and already can’t say enough positive things! My children learned more here in 3 weeks than in 3 semesters at their previous swim school. There’s an adult supervising (not a teen!) and he actually goes to the different groups to help the instructors with tips and suggestions. My kids used to complain about their swim classes and teachers now all 3 love them. Thank you Franks!

Important Notes About Our Parent & Child Classes!

We suggest keeping a child in the Parent and Child swimming program until age 2. However, certain circumstances may arise where a slightly older child can still participate in the class. When determining their participation, it’s essential to consider your child’s readiness and comfort level in the water.

While make-up classes are unavailable for the Parent and Child swimming program, a focus on consistency and regular attendance contributes to your child’s progress and development.

Give your baby the gift of swimming at Frank's Swim School.

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