Baby & Toddler Swim Lessons in Chicago — Fun, Safe, and Confidence-Building

At Chicago Blue Dolphins, we help babies and toddlers develop a lifelong love of the water through fun, engaging, and safe swim lessons. Our parent-child swim classes in Chicago use songs, games, and toys to introduce water skills in a playful, pressure-free way. The result? Happy, confident little swimmers who look forward to every splash.

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From your child’s first swim class to their first confident kick, we make sure each experience is positive. No forced back floats. No unexpected dunking. Just trust, connection, and skill-building — all at your child’s pace.

Why Parents Love Our Infant & Toddler Swimming Lessons

What ages are the Baby & Toddler swim classes for?
Our baby and toddler swim lessons are for children 6 months to 4 years old. Mixed-age classes help kids learn from each other — older toddlers inspire the younger ones, while infants often lead the way with fearless face-in-the-water moments.
Will I be in the water with my child?
Yes—and you’ll love it! Our parent-child swim classes in Chicago are designed for you to be right there, helping your little one feel safe and supported. You’ll learn how to guide them in class — and keep the fun going at home, the lake, or on vacation.

Each child needs their own adult in the pool. For twins, you’ll need two caregivers.

What swim class levels do you offer?
All new swimmers begin in Infant-Toddler 1, then progress as their skills grow.

What your child will learn:

  • Infant-Toddler 1 – Water comfort, face immersion, breath holding, gliding with a kick, safe entries/exits.
  • Infant-Toddler 2 – Longer swims, safety swim, jumps from standing, extended glides.
  • Infant-Toddler 3 – Adding arm strokes, floating on the back, wall grabs for safety, retrieving underwater toys.

Most children transition into our Preschool program at age 4, where they shine thanks to the comfort and skills they’ve built in our baby-toddler classes.

How many children are in each swim class?
We keep it small — no more than 5 children per instructor — so your child gets the attention they need to thrive.
How long are baby and toddler swim lessons?
Each swim class lasts 30 minutes, the perfect balance of fun and focus for young swimmers.
What are your pools like?
Our custom-built Swim Studio features warm, comfortable Endless Pools that are just the right size for little swimmers — and their parents.
What is the cost?

Our group classes run year-round with open enrollment—no set end date. You may stay enrolled as long as you’d like.

For best results, we recommend a minimum three-month commitment. Within that time, most children become comfortable in the water, can hold their breath and glide for at least one second, and enter and exit safely.


Tuition & Billing

All Baby-Toddler classes cost $146.00 per month.

  • Tuition is billed automatically each month.
  • Enrollment may be discontinued at any time.
  • Any unused credits can be (a) kept on your account, (b) transferred to another swimmer, or (c) applied to other services.

💡 Faster progress option: Add extra weekly classes and receive a 7% discount on each additional class.


Membership & Fees

How does billing work?

Registration & Billing

  • When you register, your credit card will be charged for the first month of tuition.
  • You’ll then be placed on automatic monthly payments on that same date going forward.
  • Auto-pay continues until your child moves into a class with a different tuition or you choose to discontinue enrollment.

Membership Fee

  • A non-refundable $25 annual membership fee is charged at registration to cover insurance and safety costs.
  • This fee is renewed on each enrollment anniversary if you continue with us (and we hope you do!).

Cancellation Policy

How do parents rate your classes?
Parents rave about our classes. We encourage you to check out our online reviews:
              
Do you offer private swim lessons for babies?
No — our program is designed for group learning at this age. Private lessons are available starting at age 4.

Register for Baby & Toddler Swim Lessons in Chicago

What if my child has taken swim lessons before?
We start all new swimmers in Infant-Toddler 1 so they can get comfortable with our teaching approach. If you’re unsure, we offer a free trial class so you and your child can experience our warm, playful environment before committing.

Call (773) 342-7250 or fill out our request form to schedule your trial.

What is your class schedule?
We run baby swim lessons in Chicago every day of the week except Friday, with flexible times to fit your schedule. Use our online schedule to filter by day, time, class level, and instructor.

Click the Filters “three line” icon to filter the results by day of the week, time of day class name, and instructor.

See “What is the Cost for Group Classes” above for more details on tuition and membership policies.

Submit Your Registration
  1. Fill out the contact form below to request your spot.
  2. Registering more than one child? Refresh the page and submit a separate form for each.
  3. Our team will confirm your class within 1 business day.

Prefer to talk to someone? Call us at (773) 342-7250 during office hours: Mon–Fri: 9 am–7 pm | Sat–Sun: 9 am–5 pm

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