Any toddler can start
Swimming skills come later. A parent or caregiver joins in the water for every class.
Your toddler’s first water skills
Bring a swim diaper and a towel. The first class shows us, and you, where your toddler is ready to start.
Level 0 · In the water with you
Tiger Sharks Parent and toddler swim lessons in Hallandale Beach
A playful swim class for toddlers, with a parent or caregiver close by in the water. Children practice their first water-safety moves, supported floating and a growing independence in the pool.
- Age
- Ages 11 mo – 1 y 7 mo
- Lesson
- 30 min
- Group
- Up to 6 pairs
- Water
- 90°F, indoor
The ladder
Where Tiger Sharks fits in
One of 11 levels between a first float and the swim team. Each one starts where the one before it ends.
- In the water with you
- Sea Cubs
- Tiger Sharks
- Blue Whales
- Swimming on their own
- Strokes and distance
- Training like a swimmer
What they learn
What your toddler learns
Your toddler practices each skill with you or the coach within reach.
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Going underwater
Comfortable trips under the surface, with a parent or the coach holding on.
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Holding a breath
A brief breath hold during calm, planned submersions, so going under always comes with a cue.
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Swimming to you
A short underwater swim from the coach’s hands to yours.
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Reaching the wall
Moving toward the wall, reaching it and holding on: the first water-safety habit.
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Rolling onto the back
Flipping over to float and breathe, with a hand underneath for support.
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Getting in and out
Safe entries, turns and exits, with you there to help.
In the water
See Tiger Sharks in action
Moments filmed during Tiger Sharks lessons in our pool.
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Underwater, from hand to hand -
Under, up, then a rest on the back -
Cheeks full of air, then a hug
The class
How a class works
30 minutes together
Repetition and encouragement set the pace, and the same routine each week helps your toddler settle.
Safe holds for you
Parents learn safe holds and simple ways to practice at the pool, at their child’s pace.
$132 per month · 4 sessions
Up to 6 parent-child pairs with one coach. One price covers you and your toddler.
Weekly schedule
Class times for Tiger Sharks
5 classes a week, 30 minutes each, as scheduled in our booking system. Booking shows which of them have a place.
Tuesday
- 9:30 AM
Wednesday
- 10 AM
Thursday
- 10 AM
Saturday
- 10 AM
- 11 AM
Coaches
Who teaches Tiger Sharks
The coaches teaching Tiger Sharks classes on the current schedule, all working from the same curriculum.
Moving up
Ready for the next level
Toddlers move up to Blue Whales when the coach sees comfort in the water, steady participation and readiness for more independent water-safety skills.
What the coach looks for
- Comfortable going underwater with support
- Holds a breath through a planned submersion
- Reaches for the wall and holds on
- Ready for more independence
Blue Whales
Ages 1 y 7 mo – 3 y
Independent movement begins, with a parent close by
About Blue Whales Good to know
Before the first class
- An approved swim diaper is required.
- One adult comes into the water with each child.
- Every class uses repetition, encouragement and water-safety habits suited to the age.
- Swim lessons are one layer of water safety. Close adult supervision stays essential around every pool, bathtub and beach.
Fun fact
Stripes that fade
Young tiger sharks wear dark spots and stripes that grow less distinct as they mature. Even sharks outgrow their toddler outfits.
Source: Florida Museum of Natural History, Tiger Shark species profile
Common questions
What people ask before they book
Can a 1-year-old take swim lessons?
Yes, with a parent in the water. Tiger Sharks is our parent and toddler swim class in Hallandale Beach, and it teaches the first steps: going underwater with support, a short underwater swim from the coach’s hands to yours, rolling onto the back to float and reaching the wall. Classes run 30 minutes, with up to 6 parent-child pairs per coach.
Will my toddler go underwater?
Yes, in calm, planned submersions with a parent or the coach holding on, as your child grows comfortable. Each one comes with a cue, so your toddler learns a brief breath hold before going under. The first underwater swims are short, from the coach’s hands to yours, and the same routine each week helps a toddler settle.
Do I get in the water too?
Yes. One adult joins each child for the whole class, and the coach shows you safe holds and simple ways to practice at your toddler’s pace. Your toddler swims to you, and you stay close for back floats and trips to the wall. Up to 6 parent-child pairs share one coach, and one monthly price of $132 covers you and your toddler.
How warm is the pool?
Our indoor pool in Hallandale Beach is held at 90°F every day of the year, warm enough for a toddler to stay relaxed through a whole 30-minute lesson. Small bodies lose heat far faster than adults, which is why learn-to-swim programs hold babies and toddlers in water this warm. The water is UV-purified and gentle on eyes.
What comes after Tiger Sharks?
Blue Whales, the last parent-and-me level. Toddlers move up when the coach sees comfort in the water, steady participation and readiness for more independent water-safety skills. In Blue Whales they go under by choice, turn to the wall on their own, float on the back with less support and climb out of the pool, with a parent still in the water.