My daughter is 3 and has never been in a pool after the age of 6 months.
We knew it was time for her to learn to swim so I checked around Groupon and was familiar with this area so we decided to sign up for six lessons at Aqua-Tots Ahwatukee.
So far Lizzie and Megan are wonderful with our daughter. She didn't even cry when they approached her and brought her straight into the pool area. In 2 lessons she is already going underwater and learning to kick.
It's scary for a first-time parent to watch but I feel 100% comfortable with the staff here and their expertise. I know my child is in good hands and her learning a life-saving skill is more important than my anxiety.
There are snacks and soda for sale, free lollipops after class if you want, small play area for your other children and blow dryer bathing suit dryers in the locker area.
Also free Wi-Fi for waiting parents.
Update: We are so pleased with our daughter's progress, we have formally enrolled her!
-fionas mom