Splash into big moments with baby swimming!

Where Baby Steps Become Water Wins

Our baby swimming lessons in Fresno, CA, give you and your little one a calm, supportive space to bond, grow, and get comfortable in the water together. Through guided parent-baby swim activities and a gentle, progressive curriculum, you’ll learn practical early water-safety skills while your child develops confidence, coordination, and trust. Because you’re their most important teacher at this age, our professional instructors walk you through every step, providing the coaching and encouragement you need to build a strong foundation for swimming success. These infant swim classes blend safety, connection, and early development, creating a positive experience that helps your child feel at home in the water from the very beginning.

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From Splashes to Snack Time—Welcome to the Parent Pit Stop!

First splash, then stay a while! Our cozy Tiki Hut is your post-lesson pit stop—perfect for wrangling wet towels, sending that last work email, or ordering chicken nuggets for pick-up. With Disney movies playing, beach chairs waiting, and swim friends giggling, your little fish won’t want to swim-and-dash.

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Slides So Epic, They Deserve Their Own Soundtrack!

Twist, slide, splash, repeat! Whether they’re conquering the deep end or ruling the shallow side, our slides are the grand finale every swimmer dreams of. And that big twisty one? It’s not just a slide—it’s a rite of passage. (We’re not crying, you’re crying.)

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Pose, Snap, Brag: It’s a Whole “I Did It!” Moment

A picture is worth a thousand squeals. That’s why we built the cutest “I did it!” photo zone this side of the tropics—complete with a winner’s podium and wooden cutouts just begging for Instagram glory. Perfect for memories, milestones, and mandatory texts to Grandma.

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Early developmental focus from ages 4 weeks to 3 years old.

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Expert instruction from professional coaches year-round.

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On deck baby changing area and showers in heated pool room.

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Parent/child lessons provide a supportive environment for young swimmers.

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90 degree heated water for year round comfort and maximum learning.

Baby Steps Toward Water Safety

Our Water Smart Babies program brings splish-splash fun together with a gentle, child-centered approach that helps make early water safety feel natural. In these parent-child swim classes, little ones enjoy familiar songs, bubbles, and playful teaching tools that help them relax and explore the water with confidence. Repetition and routine build comfort and early swim skills, while our hands-on baby swimming lessons in Fresno, CA, give parents the knowledge to support their baby’s progress every step of the way.

Our warm, clean, and closely monitored pools create a safe, predictable environment where infants can focus on discovery. By blending sensory learning with foundational water-safety skills, we support whole-child development, helping each baby grow stronger, more confident, and more aware in the water. Tiny toes kick, little hands splash, and before you know it, big milestones start to appear.

Water Smart Babies

Our baby swimming lessons in Fresno, CA, are designed to give you and your little one a nurturing, confidence-building space to connect and get comfortable in the water together. Through hands-on parent-child swim activities and a gentle, progressive curriculum, you’ll learn practical early water-safety skills while your baby develops coordination, trust, and body awareness. Because you’re their most important teacher at this age, we guide you through each step, helping you support your child with calm, consistent reassurance. Our professional instructors provide the coaching, education, and encouragement parents need to lay the foundation for lifelong swimming success.

Preschool Classes

Our Water Smart Preschool Kids program builds confidence, independence, and essential swimming skills in a fun, supportive environment. With a patient, child-centered teaching approach, our expert coaches use engaging activities and games to make learning enjoyable. Small group classes (3-4 students per coach) ensure personalized instruction, combining skill drills, water safety exercises, and interactive play. Graduates leave with stronger swimming abilities and a heightened awareness of water safety, helping them stay safe in and around the water.

School Age Classes

Our school-age swimming program is designed to help children become strong, confident swimmers through structured, level-based instruction. With small class sizes (4:1 student-to-instructor ratio) and 30-minute sessions, each lesson focuses on skill drills, stroke refinement, water safety education, and fun activities to keep students engaged. Parents love our program because of its strong emphasis on swimming proficiency, comprehensive curriculum, and experienced coaching team. We teach proper stroke mechanics and water safety principles, ensuring a well-rounded swimming education. Our supportive and enjoyable learning environment equips children with all skills needed for a lifetime of swimming.

Private Lessons

New swimmers or those stuck on particular skills can benefit from individualized instructions and lessons built around their needs. Group lessons aren’t the right fit for everyone. We always want the best learning environment for every student and family to get swimmers learning as fast as possible. Our expertly trained instructors are ready to teach your child in the format that works best for them!

Swim Team Prep

This 45-minute class prepares swimmers for future on swim team by refining stroke techniques and building aerobic capacity, strength and endurance. Workout includes turns, pace clock work, in-water teacher when needed and age-appropriate games. Swim Team Prep members have the opportunity to participate in quarterly in house Mini Meets. Swim Team Prep is a perfect activity for your child to be involved with other swimmers swimming for health, safety, fun and fitness!

Program FAQ’s

We’re here to address common questions, ensuring each interaction is seamless and positive for you and your child. Explore this section for detailed insights into our Baby Swimming Program.

Babies can start learning as early as 4 weeks! The sooner you enroll your child, the more comfortable and safe they will be in the water.

Yes! Our coaches are available to teach year round at our indoor swimming facility.

Our parent/child lessons focus on making every child a happy swimmer while introducing water safety skills and beginning swim skills.

Explore why families love AKIM!

Jennifer Levay
Jennifer Levay
Parent
“Coach Hannah is a fairly new coach to Maddie, but she is proving to be just as AMAZING and ATTENTIVE.”
Amanda Pimental
Amanda Pimental
Parent
“Coach Jackson has gone above and beyond! He is invested in our son’s progress with his swim class, celebrates with him, cheers him on, and always is so kind!”
Sandy Serrano
Sandy Serrano
Parent
“It takes a big heart and patience to work with toddlers so we know it’s not always easy but Coach Brooke is crushing it."
Laine Esquivel
Laine Esquivel
Parent
“Mrs. Stein, Thank you for pouring your hearts into your TK class. Our daughter is so in love with learning and we are so grateful for you!"
Marla Garcia
Marla Garcia
Parent
“I'd like to send a special appreciation to Kim at the front desk. She is so welcoming every time we walk into AKIM for my daughter's swim lesson and so kind and positive."
Ashley Perry
Ashley Perry
Parent
“Coach Hailey is the best GymUTot director. She sees every gymnast as an individual and every path may look a little different.”
Katie Machado
Katie Machado
Parent
“Lucien has been so fantastic and patient with my daughter as she has been learning the basics.”
​Alisha Killian
​Alisha Killian
Parent
“We just love [Coach Tina's] exuberant and outgoing personality and how she is able to keep these young, sometimes wild girls, focused while still having lots of fun!”

Register today.

There are many quality options in the Central Valley for children’s activities, but none compare to the quality programs you’ll find with us. We truly believe that each family who walks through our doors becomes a part of our family. Each instructor and employee alike are committed to providing you and your child with proud and impactful moments each week. Kids are our thing, but parents are too!

If you are almost ready to become a part of our family here at America’s Kids In Motion, check out our New Family Guide with lots of great information.

Even with our 1200+ weekly classes, we’ve found plenty of time to offer things like Clinics, Dance Recitals, and annual visits from the jolly man himself, Santa! View our calendar HERE.

We realize we have a lot to offer! Please read our Frequently Asked Questions and feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions that are unanswered.

Smiles and fun in every splash!

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We have over 35,000 square feet of activity space at the Parkway Trails Shopping Center. Be sure to stop by to see why families love the environment we provide for their kids.

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