La Petite Baleen Swim Schools

La Petite Baleen Swim Schools offers swim lessons for infants, children, and adults, plus drop-in swim lessons for private, semi-private, and scheduled swim classes with an opening. Classes are 30 minutes, once a week, and are offered year-round. New students receive a free trial lesson, and infants ages 2 to 5 months receive free lessons.

Programs

• Infants — Infants (2 months old); free lessons for infants ages 2–5 months · Classes are 30-minutes, once a week; year-round lessons; free trial lesson for new students · Swim lessons for infants in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.
• Children — Classes are 30-minutes, once a week; year-round lessons; free trial lesson for new students · Swim lessons for children in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.
• Adults — Classes are 30-minutes, once a week; year-round lessons; free trial lesson for new students · Swim lessons for adults in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.
• Drop-In swim lessons — Drop-in lessons are available for members and non-members · Drop-in swim lessons are offered for private, semi-private, and scheduled swim classes with an opening.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• General schedule: Classes are 30-minutes, once a week; year-round lessons; free trial lesson for new students.
• Facility hours: Monday 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm; Tuesday 9:00 am – 8:30 pm; Wednesday 9:00 am – 8:00 pm; Thursday 9:00 am – 8:30 pm; Friday 9:15 am – 8:00 pm; Saturday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; Sunday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

About the provider

La Petite Baleen Swim Schools opened in 2013. The leadership team includes Brian Pirazzi, Site Director LPB Redwood City, and Lizzy Platero, Assistant Site Director LPB Redwood City. The program lists highly trained teachers and an award-winning curriculum, and its mission statement is “Building Safe, Confident Swimmers One Splash at a Time.”

What families say

“Both of our daughters began swimming at LPB as infants and continued through earning their Gold ribbon. The skills and safety foundation they gained during those years have stayed with them into young adulthood. We’re incredibly grateful for the lasting impact LPB has had on their lives.” — Maggie L.

“Our children’s swim journeys began at just a few months old with La Petite Baleen. Thanks to the strong foundation built at LPB, both are now thriving as competitive swimmers—one known for technical excellence and the other already placing in freestyle events with her team. LPB gave them more than skills—it gave them confidence and passion.” — Victoria S.

“Both of our children went through La Petite Baleen, and it truly prepared them for competitive swimming. One is now competing at the Junior Olympic level and looking ahead to high school swim, while the other has just started attending meets. We’re so grateful for the supportive and encouraging environment at LPB that helped launch their love for the sport.” — Christina C.

Last updated September 17, 2026.