Swimming Lessons

I am wondering what is best....a swim school that is 3-4 pre-school kids at a time with 1 teacher for a session or one on one lessons? Any feed back is much appreciated. I can't decide which one!

I have taught swimming and also now have Jackson in swimming lessons.

From a teaching perspective IMO groups are better for general swimming and water safety. Its a fun and encouraging environment.
Private/individual lessons IMO are more if you want to focus on specific things or need stroke improvements or if there is fear of water etc.

From a mummy perspective, I prefer the group sessions (ours are 3 max). Not only is it fun, he is learning to interact with others in an environment other than DC.

Which ever way you choose, its great you are getting your DD into lessons, she will love it.

I also used to be a swimming instructor, I taught babies right up to competitive swimmers (school aged ones at least!).

Private lessons are definitely very good but I personally would only recommend that you go to the extra expense if your child is a bit behind for their age and needs a few private lessons to catch up. This isn't going to be the case for a pre-schooler, unless perhaps they have a fear of water but even then, as others have said, they are better to be in a group where they can see other kids putting their head under etc.

Group lessons are great fun and no less beneficial. For pre-schoolers I wouldn't want to teach more than 4 or 5 per class so 3-4 sounds perfect.

Good luck!

P :)