Valparaiso Swim School
With Deep Water Aquatics Instructor Ann
Meet Ann- Infant Aquatics Instructor
Experienced, gentle, and practical- just the solution you need for creating a safe and effective learning environment for your child.
From her IHSAA titles as a swimmer in her own day to her National and State Teacher of the Year awards, Ann offers the right combo of skills for your child and family.
Class Packages
Learning the foundation of safety with ROLL TO FLOAT and breathe in all settings. Absolutely essential for our most vulnerable.
6 to 16 months old
The next step in your swimming adventure- learning to SWIM-FLOAT-SWIM.
16 month to 6 years
Unique circumstances need unique solutions. With 100% one-on-one instruction, it’s simple! YOU GET WHAT YOU NEED. Email Ann for ANY of your aquatic needs.
Adults and special needs
Lessons are typically offered 4 days per week for 4 to 6 weeks. Lessons are 10 to 12 minutes each in strictly a private one-on-one setting. Why only 10 minutes per day? When you are working with infants and young toddlers, it is better to keep lesson length relatively short so that you:
1 ) Work within the physical limits of infants and young children; the physiology of their cardiovascular system and other critical internal organs are not yet developed, therefore they have very limited stamina. Even more so, they do not display the signs of fatigue (like sweating and heavy breathing) that adults show.
2) Work within the confines of short attention spans. Not only have many at this age not developed the cognitive capacity to focus at times of stress, but the nervous system is not developed to handle long periods of movement in a new environment.
3) Practice in an environment of 100% correct skills. Once a skill is developed, it is not repeated so many times that fatigue-induced mistakes start to side-track skill development and introduce incorrect form. This method has a much higher success rate in imprinting correct skills in the water.
“BEST. LESSONS. EVER. We had been looking for quality swim lessons in Northwest Indiana and wow did we find it with Ann! We know our 2.5 year old daughter can be a challenge, but with Ann the learning process was obvious and the results were simply amazing. If you are looking for water safety, look no further. “
Stephanie (Chesterton, IN)
“Ann is truly exceptional at what she does. As an infant survival swimming instructor, she combines expertise with genuine care, and it shows in every lesson. She is incredibly well-spoken and does a fantastic job communicating with parents—clearly explaining the process, progress, and what to expect in a way that is both reassuring and informative.
What really sets Ann apart is how amazing she is with kids. She’s calm, patient, and creates an environment where little ones feel safe and supported. Her ability to connect with children and build their confidence in the water is nothing short of incredible.
We are so thankful to have found Ann and couldn’t recommend her more highly to any parent looking for a skilled, trustworthy, and caring instructor.”
Brittany L. (Kouts, IN)
"We're forever grateful to Ann’s expertise for helping guide our baby girl in the infant survival float lessons. It was a significant decision for us to make regarding the training of our firstborn, and we were met with compassion and professionalism.
Ann had the knowledge and support that two new parents need to gently welcome this type of water survival training for our first child. She answered all our questions and thoroughly explained the process to us.
Our daughter loved the water before, and now has added infant survival training to her repertoire while still being able to enjoy herself in the pool. Thank you to Ann for helping foster this safety skill for our baby!"
Adrienne & Jeff (Valparaiso, IN)
Swim Lessons with Ann at Deep Water Infant Aquatics means:
Your child receives only one-on-one instruction. No more hugging the wall while your child waits their turn.
Your child gets the same highly trained instructor every day. No more high schoolers or collegiates struggling to teach your child LIFE-SAVING skills. No more substitute instructors when someone doesn’t show up.
High level and personalized instruction every day for your infant or toddler. Infant Self Rescue (ISR) style training takes years of specialized training.
Professional and consistent communication; nearly daily updates on progress status with someone you can trust.
A brand new indoor, climate-controlled environment where EVERYTHING is tailored to the needs of infants and toddlers. The water is warmer; the room is quiet and calm, and the focus is on YOU.
No more frustration, no more wasted time and money.
