Winter 2026–27 Enrollment
Opens Fri, Oct 30 · 10d 12h 03m
5.0
Google Reviews

Confidence
Starts Here.

Empowering children with lifesaving skills and foundational swimming techniques in a supportive, small-group environment at Little Splash Swim.

Get Started
Max 4 / Class
WSI Certified
Confidence-First
Instructor smiling with a child during a Little Splash swim lesson
1,200+
Lessons taught by our certified coaches
ISSA Accredited Swim School
INTENTIONAL GROUP SIZESWATER SAFETY FIRSTPROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORSCONFIDENCE BUILDING LESSONSDES MOINES, IAINTENTIONAL GROUP SIZESWATER SAFETY FIRSTPROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORSCONFIDENCE BUILDING LESSONSDES MOINES, IAINTENTIONAL GROUP SIZESWATER SAFETY FIRSTPROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORSCONFIDENCE BUILDING LESSONSDES MOINES, IAINTENTIONAL GROUP SIZESWATER SAFETY FIRSTPROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORSCONFIDENCE BUILDING LESSONSDES MOINES, IA
Winter 2026–27 Enrollment

Enrollment opens in

10
Days
12
Hours
03
Minutes
47
Seconds

Winter enrollment opens Friday, October 30, 2026.

First Splash & Little Splash Foundations™: Next release: Sun, Nov 29 for Dec 2026.

Our Method

The Little Splash Approach

Every element of our program is designed to help children feel safe, focused, and successful — from class size to pool environment.

Small, Focused Groups

Only 4 swimmers per class allows for personalized instruction, individualized feedback, and a calm learning environment where every child receives support and attention.

Confidence Through Comfort

We help children build confidence in the water through encouragement, consistency, and a supportive environment designed to help swimmers feel safe and successful.

Strong Skill Foundations

Lessons focus on water safety, foundational swim skills, and long-term confidence while helping children progress at a pace that feels comfortable and encouraging.

One Class at a Time

Your little one's class enjoys the entire pool.

A peaceful, distraction-free lesson. This quiet environment helps children feel safe and stay focused so they can absorb every new skill.

View Programs
Coach and toddler with fish toys in a calm indoor pool
ISSA Accredited Swim School
Built On Trust

A calm place where confidence starts.

We empower young swimmers to find their confidence in the water through personalized teaching and safety techniques that put parents at ease. Our mission is to transform every little splash into a foundation of lifelong bravery and trust in the water.

Private heated indoor pool
Comfortable water year-round
One class at a time
Distraction-free environment
Small class sizes
Max 4 swimmers per class
ISSA Accredited
WSI, CPR/AED, First Aid certified
Coach Abrie Freeman, owner and lead instructor
Abrie Freeman
Owner & Lead Instructor
WSI • Certified in CPR/AED & First Aid
Meet Coach Abrie

Fear isn’t a requirement for learning to swim.

Hi families! I'm Abrie — a certified Water Safety Instructor (WSI) for over 6 years and owner of Little Splash Swim. We're a play-based swim program on a mission to take the fear and overwhelm out of swim lessons and create a positive experience for every little swimmer who comes through our doors.

Our curriculum is built around one simple idea: fear isn't a requirement for learning to swim. With a little play, learning becomes fun, engaging, and confidence-building. We use toys, games, and hands-on activities to help children build real water skills while feeling safe, supported, and encouraged — because their feelings matter, too.

When swimmers take lessons with us, they walk away with three things that will change the way you spend summers, vacations, and all the fun pool moments in between:

  1. They know what to do if the worst happens. Real water-safety skills, not just swimming skills.

  2. A genuine love and respect for the water. Plus an understanding of the safety boundaries that keep them smart around it. Say goodbye to tears and unexpected jumps on pool days.

  3. An instructor who cares. One who listens when they say "I'm not ready," takes a step back, and makes a plan to get them there.

Because here's the thing: our timelines and feelings aren't the most important — theirs are. Early experiences shape the rest of our lives, and a fear of water is one that sticks.

Come experience the difference for yourself: heated indoor pool, a maximum of 4 swimmers per class, one class in the pool at a time, and patient instructors who genuinely love what they do. Book your swim assessment today!

Book a Swim Assessment
Loved by Families

What parents are saying

Read & leave a Google review
“Coach Abrie is amazing! My son was terrified of the water and now he is jumping in on his own. The small class size makes all the difference.”
S
Sarah M.
Little Splash parent
“The best swim program we have tried. The private pool and one-class-at-a-time approach kept our daughter focused and comfortable throughout every lesson.”
J
Jessica R.
Little Splash parent
“We drive 30 minutes for these lessons and it is worth every mile. My twins have gone from clinging to us to swimming across the pool in just a few months.”
M
Michael K.
Little Splash parent