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Preschool Level 1 orients preschool-age children to the aquatic environment and to help them gain rudimentary levels of basic aquatic skills.

Prerequisites: None for Preschool Level 1

Preschool 1 Schedule 

Preschool Level 2 helps children gain greater independence in their skills and develop more comfort in and around water.

Prerequisites: Successfully complete the following Preschool 1 exit skills (can be done with support):

1. Enter independently, using either the ladder, steps, or side, travel at least 5 yards, submerge to mouth, and blow bubbles for at least 3 seconds then safely exit the water. (Children can walk, move along the gutter, or swim.)
2. While in shallow water, glide on the front at least two body lengths, then roll to back and float on back for 3 seconds then recover to a vertical position.

Preschool 2 Schedule 

Preschool Level 3 increases proficiencies and build on the basic aquatic skills learned in Preschool 1 and 2 by providing additional guided practice with increased distances and times.

Prerequisites: Successfully complete the following exit skills assessment (can be done with assistance but are preferably done independently):

1. Glide on front at least 2 body lengths, roll to back, float on back for 5 seconds then recover to a vertical position.
2. Glide on back for at least 2 body lengths, roll to front, float for 5 seconds then recover to a vertical position.
3. Swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 3 body lengths, roll to back, float for 5 seconds, roll to front then continue swimming on front for 3 body lengths.

Preschool 3 Schedule