Swim and Smile Tx Decatur TX
Infant Aquatics ® Private one-on-one Self Rescue Survival Swim Instruction
Ages 6mo-4yrs
Our goal is inform parents on water safety and empower your child in a scenario where "precious seconds count".
About Us
Infant Aquatics® Floaters AND Swim-Float-Swim
Infant Aquatics® Floaters AND Swim-Float-Swim
Infant Aquatics® Floaters AND Swim-Float-Swim
Swim & Smile TX LLC offers proven survival skills training to enable your child to float or swim float swim in the event he/she may fall in to the water. Discover what a young child can learn when placed in the hands of an Infant Aquatic Specialist. Infant Aquatic Specialists teach survival swimming skills to children 6 mo to 48 months
Swim & Smile TX LLC offers proven survival skills training to enable your child to float or swim float swim in the event he/she may fall in to the water. Discover what a young child can learn when placed in the hands of an Infant Aquatic Specialist. Infant Aquatic Specialists teach survival swimming skills to children 6 mo to 48 months. We will teach your child the skills to roll over and FLOAT. Our licensed certified instructor will teach your child to safely enjoy the water in weeks not years!
This is an intense class series . Swimming is a life long skill with possible drowning consequences if not learned. Many infants - age 5 do not appreciate, realize or understand their potential. I want parents to know that I will push, encourage and love your child.
Students must complete IAS Infant or IAS Toddler Swim Float Swim to enroll for the other IAS courses .
Meet Mrs. Kim
Infant Aquatics® Floaters AND Swim-Float-Swim
Infant Aquatics® Floaters AND Swim-Float-Swim
Kim Emery
Certified Infant Aquatics Survival Specialist ®
Infant Aquatics Certifying Instructor Trainer ®
Certifications-Training
- Certified Infant Aquatic Specialist®
- Infant Aquatics Certifying Instructor Trainer®
- Certified Fundamental Swim Instructor, United States Swim School Association
- CPR, AED, First Aid, American Red Cross
- CPR/AED, Amer
Kim Emery
Certified Infant Aquatics Survival Specialist ®
Infant Aquatics Certifying Instructor Trainer ®
Certifications-Training
- Certified Infant Aquatic Specialist®
- Infant Aquatics Certifying Instructor Trainer®
- Certified Fundamental Swim Instructor, United States Swim School Association
- CPR, AED, First Aid, American Red Cross
- CPR/AED, American Heart Association
- National Aquatic Manager, Level 1, National Parks & Recreation Association
- Certified Pool Operator, NSPF
- Level 1, 2 & 3 Swim Coach American Swim Coaches Association
- Level 2 Swim Coach, USA Swim
Past Certifications
- Instructor Trainer, Starfish Aquatics (12 years)
- Water Safety Instructor, American Red Cross (40+ years)
- Lifeguard, ARC Certification (30+ years)
- Certified Stroke Technician, ASCA
- Autistic Spectrum Disorder training , Swimming With Autism, San Diego, CA
- Adapted Aquatics Swim Instructor Certification, Angelfish Swimming. (5 years)
- Aquatic Fitness Professional, Aquatic Exercise Association(20 years)
- Mom's in Motion Certification (18 years)
Saving Lives..One Child at a Time
Infant Aquatics® Floaters AND Swim-Float-Swim
Saving Lives..One Child at a Time
At Swim & Smile TX LLC in Decatur, TX, your child is guided through a hands on and one-on-one class in a program that is personalized for age appropriate and skill level. Few programs are willing to teach children under age three. We teach ages 6 mo - 4 yrs Once a child has taken Infant Aquatic Survival they can then continue to learn
At Swim & Smile TX LLC in Decatur, TX, your child is guided through a hands on and one-on-one class in a program that is personalized for age appropriate and skill level. Few programs are willing to teach children under age three. We teach ages 6 mo - 4 yrs Once a child has taken Infant Aquatic Survival they can then continue to learn in our other Swim and Smile TX Courses.
What Makes us Different?
- Students learn in weeks not years
- Students learn in a private one- on-one setting
- We offer specialized swimming and water safety instruction from learning the skills to roll over and float and/or the skills to swim-float-swim to freestyle, backstroke.
- Instructor is CERTIFIED and trained to teach infant and toddler "self rescue" skills
- Instructor is licensed, certified, trained and experienced
- Annual background checks are required for instructors
- Instructors attend monthly in-services and annual conferences providing them current up to date teaching techniques .
- Our pool will be warm, quiet and welcoming.
Please contact me via email at kim@swimandsmiletx.com for more information!
Why Swim and Smile TX Infant Aquatics®
Why Infant Aquatics®
Children are naturally drawn to pools, hot tubs, lakes, ponds, streams, reservoirs and beaches. Despite a parent’s best efforts at supervision, it only takes one head turn before an accident has occurred.
It’s not just about being comfortable in the water, it’s being able to swim and survive.
What Can Infants Learn?
Infants six to twelve months can learn the skills to:
- Hold their breath in the water.
- Roll from a face-down position to a face up back float.
- Float, relax and breathe until rescued by an adult.
- Perform these skills fully clothed.
Particularly active infants may also learn to propel a short distance through the water between two parents. Learning these skills takes approximately 4-6 weeks
Children who are walking (15mo -36 mo plus) can learn the skills to:
- Hold their breath in the water.
- Swim with their face in the water to the steps, side, or parent.
- Roll over onto their back when they need to breathe.
- Flip back onto their tummy to continue to swim until reaching their destination, or roll to their back should they need to breathe again.
- Perform these skills fully clothed.
*** Lessons are not time based but have a performance-based exit . Just as each child is unique, no two lessons are exactly alike. A weekly progressive/maintenance schedule is recommended to retain and strengthen swimming skills as your child grows.
Our Teaching Methods
How Are Lessons Structured?
Lessons with Infant Aquatics are one-on-one, approximately 10 minutes in length, M T W TH for 4-6 weeks. Each lesson builds upon the previous day’s lesson, so there is measurable progress each week.
How Can You Teach a Baby Who Cannot Talk?
Swimming and floating are motor skills that can be taught to babies through repetitive exercises, along with gentle verbal encouragement. We show the babies what we want them to do, and over a short period of time, they learn the skills necessary to survive. Be assured, we do not throw children into the water! We use a variety of methods, combining the best ideas from swim schools and infant/toddler programs throughout the world.
What is the Parent’s Role?
We encourage parents of infant and toddlers to be supportive, cheer when the instructor gives parents the cheer cue. On occasion we may have a parent in the water also. Our goal for children of all ages is to establish a relationship of trust between your child and the instructor. Once this occurs, your child will learn to trust him/herself in the water and real progress begins.
What are the costs?
Infant Aquatic Private Lessons
A non-refundable deposit of $120 is due at the time of booking to secure your spot, which will go towards your total tuition. Full balance is due 30 days before your class start date.
- Infant Aquatic Survival Floaters 4 WK PK (6mo-15mo) M-T-W-TH AM $340 PM 360
- Swim Float Swim Survival 6 WK PK(16mo-36mo plus) M-T-W-TH AM $510 PM $540
- Infant Aquatic Refreshers (must have completed IAS) 12 lessons - M-T-W-TH for 3 weeks (spring & summer) AM $240 PM $260.00 Full tuition fee due at booking.
- Swim and Smile Level 3 & 4 - (8 lessons prepare for strokes 20 min class $320(must be approved for this class)There are limited openings and this class will only be offered periodically. Level 4 is once a week for 8 weeks
- Swim & Smile Squad (must have completed Floaters or Swim Float Swim) Sessions
Spring, Summer, Fall Squad Pass 2025
Spring Runs March 17-May 22 =9 weeks $225
Summer Runs June 2-July 31 = 9 weeks $225
Fall Runs August 4 - October 24 = 12 weeks $300
2025 Squad passes will be prorated as your student comes aboard
The IAS Group classes - Not currently being held
- Little Dippers (3-6mo) (parent -child) (20 min lessons once a week)not currently being held
- Little Giggles (parent-child) (7-24mo)(30 min lessons once a week)
- Little Splashers ONES Group (child) (15-24) (20 min classes once a week)
- Little Splashers TWOS Group (child) (24-36mo) (20 min classes once a week)
- Strokes and Floats Group (3.5-5)(30 min classes once a week)not currently being held
PLEASE NOTE: Completion of private lessons or a private assessment is required to participate in all group classes. STUDENTS MAY JOIN A GROUP AT ANY TIME during the session and the cost will be prorated, according to the number of weeks remaining in the session.
We teach up to age FOUR. (exceptions will occasionally be made on this age)
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We have gift Certificates available in several denomination's - click on picture below
We are scheduling for June and July 2025. March April and May are now full!!
Swim Diapers We Require
Swim Diapers We Require
Survival Skills Training is an intense training series. Swimming is a life long skill with possible drowning consequences if not learned. Many children less than age 5 do not appreciate, realize or understand their potential. We want parents to know that we will push, encourage and love your child.
Swim Diapers We Require
Swim Diapers We Require
Swim Diapers We Require
New Swim Neoprene diapers REQUIRED for 3 and under (or children 3+ that are not potty trained ) $20.00 each at our location
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