Helping Every Swimmer find their Sea Legs!
Focus on safety and fun. One child and instructor in the water at a time for focused learning.
Connection Based Teaching
Our intuitive teaching approach focuses on trust and safety. We use bilateral movements to help each swimmer find their buoyancy and swimming form. There is only one child and instructor in the water at a time to create a quiet and connected experience. We use a variety of pool toys and games to keep swimmers engaged and challenged. The lessons are predictable and repetitive to help nervous swimmers find comfort. We all wear goggles to find connection going underwater. The pool is kept at a toasty 89 degrees all year long for maximum comfort.
Meet The Founder Of Little Fish Swim School
I combine water safety and child development principals to make learning to swim a magical experience for children and adults.
Emily Bradley
Founder & Lead Instructor
20+
Years Teaching
Guiding young swimmers with 20 years of passion, expertise, and a heart for growth.
My journey began as a heartfelt side hustle fueled by a deep passion for both the sport and nurturing young minds. Combining my expertise as a child development facilitator, I've discovered the profound joy of connecting with children on an emotional level - understanding their fears, dreams, and triumphs.
Swimming is more than a skill - it's a transformative experience that builds confidence, resilience, and joy. I'm dedicated to fostering each child's overall development, ensuring they leave every lesson not only as better swimmers but as more confident and empowered individuals.
Why families choose us
For children as young as 2 and a half, our intuitive approach to learning to swim focuses on trust and safety. The pool is kept at a toasty 89 degrees all year long for maximum comfort.
Connection-Based Teaching
Building trust and safety to help children pass through discomfort to confidence in the water.
One-on-One Instruction
Every lesson is personalized to each swimmer's unique pace, comfort level, and goals.
One Swimmer. One Instructor.
Warm, comfortable water year-round so swimmers can focus on learning, not shivering.
Explore Our Pools
Three calm, Covered full length, heated pools across Seattle - designed for one swimmer, one instructor, zero distractions.
Book Your First Swim Lesson
Pick the experience that fits your swimmer - we'll meet them where they are.
Sing-A-Long Swim Classes
Join us in a group class for Littlest Fish 6 months to 2.5 years old and their caregivers.
Book NowOne-on-One Swim Lessons
Lessons are booked individually and enrollment is ongoing. Purchase a lesson pass for ease of booking multiple lessons.
Book NowRent the Pool
Come swim for fun with your family! Up to two families (up to 8 people total) can rent the pool together. Bring a friend and split the cost!
Book NowSwim Lesson Intensives
Two-week intensive sessions over summer break for fast-tracked progress - perfect for swimmers ready to level up.
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