A proud provider of ISR self-rescue swim lessons
for babies and toddlers starting at 6 months.

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Safety-Led
The safest and most effective one-on-one self-rescue swim lessons tailored to your child’s skill and comfort level.

High Frequency Lessons for Effective Results
10 minute lessons, 4 days a week (Monday-Thursday) for 5-8 weeks

Parent Approved
Hundreds of happy families; many local 5-star reviews.

A gentle pathway to self‑rescue skills

Our program introduces babies and toddlers to the water in short, focused sessions that emphasize effective breathing, rolling to float, and safe, supervised skill development. Each child progresses at their own pace with consistent, encouraging instruction.

  • Breath control & relaxed submersion

  • Roll‑to‑float with independent recovery

  • Swim‑float‑swim sequencing for toddlers

  • Parent water-safety education and child’s skill progression updates.

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What will your child learn

Through short, consistent lessons, your child can learn essential survival skills and build a strong foundation for lifelong confidence in the water. Each lesson is one-on-one and tailored to your child’s comfort and developmental readiness. We use positive reinforcement to celebrate progress at every step. A parent or caregiver observes each lesson poolside.

Lesson Length
10 minutes
Days Per Week
Mon–Thu
Typical Timeline
5–8 weeks
Typical Total
~30 lessons

In the final week, students practice fully clothed to better simulate real-life accidental water entry. Most children complete ISR skills in approximately 5–8 weeks (or about 30 lessons), though timelines vary by child.

Types of lessons

Two core skill sequences, based on age and developmental readiness.

Rollback-to-Float
Infants (typically 6–12 months)

Babies who are crawling learn breath control, correct floating posture, and how to roll to a back float and maintain it for increasing periods of time.

To begin this program

Your child must be crawling (or able to roll both ways) and/or able to sit up independently and maintain a sitting position for one minute.

Swim–Float–Swim
Toddlers + Children (typically 1 year and older)

Children old enough to walk will learn to swim face-down using arms and legs, roll to a back float when they need air, and then roll back over to continue swimming.

Instruction uses sensorimotor learning, behavioral principles, and positive reinforcement, along with ISR safety protocols designed to support safe, effective learning.

Refresher Lessons
Recommended at least every 6 months

If your child has previously completed ISR Swim-Float-Swim lessons, refresher lessons are recommended every six months (or sooner if needed) to help maintain strong self-rescue skills.

Because children grow and change quickly, periodic practice helps ensure skills stay effective as their bodies develop. Refresher sessions typically take only a few weeks to complete.

Maintenance Lessons

Weekly or twice monthly

After your child completes ISR, ongoing weekly or twice-monthly lessons help keep skills sharp. These sessions give your child regular practice and allow us to correct any habits picked up outside of lessons.

Liona Brown, Instructor

Meet the instructor

I was born and raised in Florida and live in New Port Richey with my husband and our two daughters. I discovered ISR in 2010 after seeing a friend’s child demonstrate self-rescue skills, and I knew immediately this was something every child should learn.

After my daughter completed lessons, I was inspired by my instructor’s dedication and decided to change careers. In 2013, I became a certified ISR Instructor, completing extensive in-water training and coursework in behavioral psychology, anatomy, physiology, and ISR techniques.

Teaching ISR continues to be incredibly rewarding. There is nothing more important than a child’s safety, and these skills provide families with peace of mind and an additional layer of protection. I am proud to serve our community and look forward to meeting you and your child.

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Water safety

Even if your child has had swimming lessons, no child is drown-proof and there is absolutely no substitute for adult supervision. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children between the ages of one and four. At ISR, we believe in layers of protection because we know that sometimes supervision fails. 

#1

Effective Supervision

Effective Supervision

The most critical line of defense is adult supervision. No level of aquatic skill can replace active supervision. If your child is ever missing, look in the water first.

#2

Pool Fences

Pool Fences

Install a permanent 4-sided fence with self-locking gates. Ensure that the pool fence is at least 3-5 feet from the pool edge.

#3

Alarms

Alarms

Make sure all doors and windows leading to the pool are locked and alarmed.

#4

Swimming Lessons

Survival Swimming Lessons

ISR’s Self-Rescue training is an added layer of protection, teaching your child water survival skills in a completely safe environment.

#5

CPR

CPR

If an emergency happens, it is essential parents and families are prepared. Learn to perform CPR on children and adults and remember to update those skills regularly.

ISR’s Family Aquatic Safety List

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Locations and schedule

Lessons are conducted from March through the end of October at a private heated pool in Golden Acres, located off Little Road and Jasmine Blvd in New Port Richey. The schedule below is subject to change based on availability and demand.

Spring Afternoon Session
April 6 – June 5
3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Summer Morning Session
June 22 – August 14
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Fall Afternoon Session
August 24 – October 16
3:45 PM – 5:30 PM

What parents are saying

“ Liona is awesome. We watched our little learn new skills daily with Liona. If there was an issue with the way our little was doing something, Liona found a way to help her understand and worked through the speed bump with her. 10/10 recommend!”

— Kelli M

“ Our daughter had a great experience with Liona. She exceeded our expectations with her teaching style. She definitely knows how to gain the kids’ trust to help them try new things and makes the lessons enjoyable. We are very satisfied and highly recommend her.”

— Hikma J

“I cannot recommend Liona enough! So knowledgeable and is excellent at making both the parent and child feel safe in the water. As a first time mom I needed all of the comfort and guidance when it came to my daughter. Liona provided that and SO MUCH MORE!”

— Nicole W

Frequently asked questions

Why are lessons 4 days per week and for only 10 minutes?

The reason for this is multifaceted. First, repetition and consistency are crucial elements of learning for young children. Research shows that short, more frequent lessons result in higher retention. Second, …

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How do the kids react during the first few lessons?

Children often fuss during the first few lessons because they are in a new environment and around new people. As your child becomes more confident in his/her ability in the water, the fussing will decrease…

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Can you really teach a child who is not verbal how to swim?

Yes. Consider that children learn to sit, crawl and walk before they learn to speak. Because we teach through sensori-motor learning, verbal skills …

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Are swimming lessons for infants and young children safe?

YES! ISR is dedicated to safety and maintaining numerous safety protocols to promote safe lessons. Your child’s health and well-being are our highest priority and are closely monitored on a daily basis. In addition…

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Send a quick note with your child’s age and preferred schedule. We’ll reply with current availability, location options, and next steps.