Parent & Me Lessons

Parent & Me swim lessons offer more than just fun—they provide vital early development benefits backed by research. A 2010 study by the National Institute of Health (NIH) prompted the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to update its drowning prevention guidelines, highlighting an 88% reduction in drowning risk for children aged 1-4 who took formal swimming lessons. Additionally, research from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology shows that infants who participate in swimming lessons develop better balance and motor skills by age 5.

At Evolution Swim Academy in Mission Viejo and Rancho Mission Viejo, we offer controlled environments with 80° air and 90° water temperatures—perfect conditions for learning. Try your first class for free and experience one of Orange County’s top-rated swim programs.

Parent & Me Levels

Water Bugs 1

Details: Free class | 3-6 months | 25-minute class | Certified Swim Instructor lead parent/toddler class | 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio.

Objective: The instructor will work on water acclimation & basic safety skills learned through songs and activities that promote learning.

Water Bugs 2

Details: 7-18 months | 25-minute class | Certified Swim Instructor lead parent/toddler class | 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio.

Objective: The objective of this class is to create a nurturing environment where students begin the learn to-swim process through water acclimation and safety drills.

Water Bugs 3

Details:19-35 months | 25-minute class | Certified Swim Instructor lead parent/toddler class | 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio.

Objective: The objective of this class is to focus on more challenging skills than those introduced in Water Bugs 1 with the ultimate goal of having the students successfully and seamlessly transition into Starfish 1.