SafeSplash Swim School

5508 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310

map5508 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310

About

SafeSplash Swim School offers swim lessons, adult classes, competitive swim programs, group classes, private lessons, and adaptive aquatics. The program uses a proven curriculum that is shared across all swim schools in its network and offers weekly lessons that build safety, confidence, and progress. Lessons are available for all ages and abilities, from a baby’s first splash to competitive swimmers, and SafeSplash operates at over 150 locations nationwide as part of Youth Enrichment Brands.

• Ages: 0–18 years old

SafeSplash states that life-saving water safety is at the heart of everything it does, with a focus on providing peace of mind and building trust from the first lesson. The program features the “10 Lifesaving Skills in 1 Year or Less” approach and the S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Promise, with up to 2 months of free lessons if more time is needed to master skills. Instructors are described as highly skilled, incredibly patient and encouraging, understanding and not pushy, and fantastic at comforting overstimulated children. Families describe a welcoming atmosphere with front desk staff who are helpful and accommodating, and they note that the facility includes a large kids’ section to color and play in while waiting, a warm pool, and large changing rooms with hair dryers, clothes dryers, bathrooms, and showers.

Several parents and adult swimmers report that their children or they themselves were initially nervous or fearful of the water and, after a few lessons, became more confident and comfortable in the pool. Parents of autistic children describe instructors who make accommodations, comfort overstimulated swimmers, and continue to help them learn. Multiple testimonials mention that kids look forward to lessons, enjoy every minute of their swim time, and that families appreciate being able to observe behind glass without interfering with class time. One parent notes strong instructor retention over two years of training, and others recommend the school for babies, toddlers, older kids, and adults who want to learn to swim or improve their skills.

SafeSplash is part of Youth Enrichment Brands (YEB), founded in 2020, which is described as the nation’s leading youth activities platform. SafeSplash has partnered with the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA), a leading organization dedicated to preventing drowning through education, advocacy, and innovation. SafeSplash is the exclusive Platinum Learn-to-Swim provider in the NDPA’s Commitment to Safer Waters program.

Last updated May 13, 2026.

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