Baby Otter has decades of experience in the adaptive aquatic industry. We have trained and watched these children not only complete every level we teach successfully, but a few have gone on to compete in the Florida Special Olympics Swim Team.
Our instructors are the best in the industry and highly trained to work with these amazing children. With our loving ways, positive reinforcement, and continuity of our structured five consecutive day programs our success rate is very high!
At Baby Otter Swim School, we are proud to provide inclusive, adaptive swim instruction designed to meet every child exactly where they are.
Our program is led with intention and expertise. Staci York, Director of Operations, holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education and has experience teaching in self-contained ESE classrooms within the public school system. This background allows us to thoughtfully support children with a wide range of abilities, learning styles, and needs.
We understand that no two children learn the same way. That’s why our instructors are trained to:
Adapt and modify lessons to each child’s individual needs
Use visual supports to enhance understanding
Incorporate visual timers to help with transitions and structure
Create a calm, supportive, and encouraging learning environment
Our one-on-one, private lesson format allows us to give each child the time, attention, and personalized approach they deserve, without the distractions of a group setting.
💬 Our philosophy is simple:
“If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.”
We have had tremendous success working with children of all abilities and are committed to helping every child build confidence, safety, and independence in the water.
Baby Otter has decades of experience in the adaptive aquatic industry. We have trained and watched these children not only complete every level we teach successfully, but a few have gone on to compete in the Florida Special Olympics Swim Team.
Our instructors are the best in the industry and highly trained to work with these amazing children. With our loving ways, positive reinforcement, and continuity of our structured five consecutive day programs our success rate is very high!
Layla conquered her goals in five days and continued immediately onto our advanced levels and then moved right to our special needs swim team. Her love and understanding for swimming was just remarkable as she is now placing gold and silver in the Special Olympics swim team.
Thirteen years ago Grant graduated from our Turn, Kick, Reach class with flying colors. Alongside Layla, Grant has placed silver and gold in the special Olympic swim team.
His passion for swimming has made this young man very driven and committed to this sport.
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