WATER SAFETY & SWIM LESSONS
Swim Lessons Reduce Drowning Risk by up to 88%
Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death in children ages 1-4. Here’s what every parent should know and how Emler’s SwimSure™ curriculum has been building water safety skills for over 50 years.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends swim lessons can begin as early as age 1. NJ Swim’s Bathtime Babies program starts at 2 months old with parent participation, introducing water safety fundamentals from the earliest stage of development.
Teaching Swim Safety
Lessons Taught
SwimSure™ Levels
Student-Instructor Ratio
Locations Nationwide
Youngest Class Age
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Data from the CDC and National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
Cause of unintentional death, children ages 1-4
Reduced drowning risk with formal swim lessons
U.S. drowning deaths per year and rising
Of toddler drownings happen during non-swim times
NJ Swim teachers aren’t just certified once, training is built into every week on the pool deck. Teachers who lead Parent-Participation lessons also receive additional, specialized training to coach both swimmers and parents.
Multi-stage training. In-water instruction, online learning modules, and interactive workshops, all completed before ever leading a class.
Safety Minutes & H2O sessions. Real-world lessons shared across teams, plus continued coaching and safety scenario reviews.
Safety drills & EAP refreshers. Hands-on Emergency Action Plan practice keeps every team ready for any situation.
Water Watcher supervision. Dedicated modules promote active, vigilant supervision whenever children are in the water.
It goes beyond our teachers: multiple staff members are on deck and in the pool at all times, a Manager on Duty oversees every shift, and clear whistle protocols keep pool communication controlled and responsive. Safety preparedness is built into our facility guidelines and instructor evaluations, because at NJ Swim, safety isn’t just a lesson plan. It’s a promise.
Most drowning incidents happen when no one expects it. When a child falls in fully clothed, during non-swim time. NJ Swim School prepares children for those moments.
How to exit a pool independently — even when fully clothed and wearing shoes.
“Yell, Go Tell” — what to do when a friend or sibling falls into water unexpectedly
How and when to use a life jacket — and why it doesn’t replace swim skill.
Annual reinforcement through hands-on real-world scenarios that make safety habits stick
Our water safety commitment goes beyond the classroom. We proudly support:
Every Child a Swimmer – A national effort to increase swim access and awareness in underserved communities.
The Miss Tristan Foundation – Created in honor of a young life lost too soon, this foundation supports water safety education through curriculum advocacy and parental education.
Hope Floats Foundation –
Provides scholarships for families in need, giving more children the chance to learn essential water safety skills and build confidence in the water.
Kinetic Kids – Empowers children with special needs to thrive through sports, recreation, and community programs.
Collin’s Hope Foundation –
Works to end childhood drowning through education, awareness, and community outreach.
Texas Water Safety Coalition – A statewide network dedicated to reducing drowning and promoting water safety through education, collaboration, and public awareness.
Little Achievements
290 Mt. Arlington Road
Landing, NJ 07850
St. Therese School
135 Main Street
Succasunna, NJ 07876
The Primrose School
117 Mt Bethel Rd
Warren, NJ 07059
Gingham Giraffe Preschool
234 Southern Blvd
Chatham Township, NJ 07928
Madison Cooperative Nursery School
4 Madison Ave
Madison, NJ 07940
Our Savior Nursery School
143 Brooklyn Stanhope Rd
Stanhope, NJ 07874
Blessed Beginnings Preschool
32 Main St
Sparta Township, NJ 07871
Field of Green Montessori School
58 Sand Hill Rd Vernon
Township, NJ 07462
Alpine Montessori School
57 Main St
Sparta Township, NJ 07871
Newton Head Start
111 Ryerson Ave
Newton, NJ 07860
Great Beginnings Children’s Preschool
3501 NJ-94
Hamburg, NJ 07419
Winding Brook School
1044 Sycamore Ave
Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
St John’s Nursery School
325 Little Silver Point Rd
Little Silver, NJ 07739
Little Dreamers Play Cafe
2153 Hwy 35
Sea Girt, NJ 08750
Ivy Hedge Early Childhood Learning Center
65 Monmouth Rd
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
Tinton Falls Cooperative
1961 Wayside Rd
Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
First Presbyterian Nursery School
16 Virginia Ave
Manasquan, NJ 08736
Shore Academy Preschool
1521 Beaver Dam Rd
Pt Pleasant, NJ 08742
Corporate Toddlers
4900 NJ – 33
Wall, NJ 07727
Point Beach Prep Preschool
700 Forman Ave
Pt Pleasant, NJ 08742
The Goddard School of Tinton Falls
4 Hartford Dr
Tinton Falls, NJ 07701
The Learning Experience
3300 Hwy 38
Wall, NJ 07719
Lightbridge Academy
801 Hope Rd
Eatontown, NJ 07724
If you would like NJSwim to visit your school or organization, please contact us.
NJSwim’s commitment to water safety
Water safety is the heart of everything we teach at NJSwim. Our goal is to help families learn simple habits that make a real difference in and around the water. From close supervision and safe pool rules to strong beginner skills, we guide swimmers and parents on how to prevent accidents and stay confident in any water setting.
We teach children how to respect the water, understand their limits, and build the skills they need to stay safe. Parents learn how to support their swimmers, create safe environments, and understand the steps that matter most. Together, these practices help families enjoy the water with peace of mind.
