SWIMSPROUT LLC
MELBOURNE, FLORIDA

At swimsprout, our mission statement is simple – Swimsprout instructors are trained to work with your individual needs so sprouts can safely grow fins. *Actual footage of a swimsprout student while at home* My daughter, Deanna, has been battling Cerebral Palsy due to a brain injury at birth and we are always looking for things to not only challenge her abilities but also help her find quality and joy in life. Heidi of swimsprout has been such an active part of Deanna’s progress. Deanna began swim lessons with Mrs. Heidi in 2014 and we saw amazing triumphs in her since the very beginning. The instructors at swimsprout made us feel like part of their families. They didn’t fear her challenges being that she is non-verbal, has poor balance, hyper-sensitivities and several other diagnoses. The more they knew about her challenges the more investigated how to overcome them. I can say nothing but good things about the swimsprout team. My family is so pleased at the results. Deanna became stronger, her head control improved, she learned quickly to follow Mrs Heidi’s non-verbal cues and was challenged by the progress she observed from the other kids in the pool with her or that went before her. We plan to continue using swimsprout for years to come as Deanna loves the water. As she reaches new levels we want Mrs. Heidi’s input on how to make her a safe swimmer as well a stronger child all around. We enrolled our son in the swimsprout program when he was 15 months and in just 7 weeks he learned survival swim skills as well as how to swim and float. His instructor, Katie, is very knowledgeable in the principals and foundation of teaching these lifesaving skills. She genuinely has a passion for these children and their safety. This was seen in the way she interacted with my son as well with me. Not only did she teach my son these skills but also was able to teach them to myself and my husband which allowed us to have confidence in our son while we enjoyed time in the pool and at the beach! We love swimsprout!! Susan Sells Coffin So, I have a story to tell you. Today Brooke, Brady and I were out back in our winter clothes.(sneakers, long shirts and sweat pants) Brady was swinging away in his baby swing, I was cutting our bushes and Brooke was playing in her sandbox. She apparently needed some water to build her castles. Now mind you, our pool pump broke and our pool has turned green that doesn’t allow me to see the bottom. While Brooke was leaning over the pool, she fell in. I was about 10 feet away and looked right as I saw the bottom of her pants and shoes go in. I panicked and ended up jumping in after her. I only did this because I can’t see in the pool, I couldn’t see her but before I could even grab her she was at the edge climbing out. I was so proud and so thankful. I just wanted to send you an extra big thank you. You are the reason she was capable of doing this and not panicking. I brought my 5 yr old son with Special Needs /Down Syndrome to swim lessons at Swim Sprout. I hesitated taking him due to past experiences. Heidi asked us to come in for a ’test run’ to see how my son would react to her in the water. I was relieved to see how patient she was with him and how she adjusted her teaching to meet his capabilities. Heidi encouraged him and helped him have fun while still learning how to swim. Even though some lessons were uncomfortable for my son due to the new skills he was learning, Heidi never lost patience and was very loving to him. I’ve been back for refresher lessons ever since and my son loves every lesson! Thank you Heidi for teaching my son how to defend himself in the water! Mrs. Katie and the swimsprout team are amazing! My 5 & 2 year old love the water and are very confident in their abilities! As a mom, it is a huge relief to know they have mastered a lifesaving skill at such a young age! I highly recommend the program for kids of all ages! Mrs. Katie is Amazing!!! Over just a few weeks, Mrs. Katie taught our 18 month old the basic skills to survive in the water. The 1:1 sessions were personal to Miranda’s skill level and kept her challenged and engaged. Mrs. Katie (and the entire SwimSprout Family) genuinely care about your child and you feel that from the first lesson. We have followed up with “refresher” lessons and it has been so exciting to see our little girl not only learn how to swim / float, but also develop a love for the water. My son took lessons with Ms. Katie and we were very impressed. She has an understanding of children’s instincts and abilities and what they are ready for. My son started out fearful of swimming, and in a few weeks was so proud of himself; jumping off the side into the pool by himself. Safety is the main priority though. I am confident that if he fell into any body of water he could float on his back to breathe. SwimSprout takes it a step further and ensures that the children can do this fully clothed, as they would be in the real world. We are so thankful to have found Ms. Katie and SwimSprout! SwimSprout is truly dedicated to equipping your child with lifesaving skills in the water. I wouldn’t trust my child with anyone else. We have worked with Ms. Katie and Ms. Heidi since 2014. My son completed the initial basic water safety & survival classes (9 weeks) and has gone back in the fall & spring for brief refreshers (3-4 days) to ensure he’s remembering all he needs to stay safe and have fun. Ms. Katie is so wonderful to work with, and she always makes my little guy feel at ease in the water. He still talks about going to Ms. Heidi’s house for swim lessons when I pick him up from school. He absolutely loves it! To me, that tells you these ladies are something special. SwimSprout is without a doubt an asset to our community, and I would recommend them to anyone! I honestly cannot say enough good things about SwimSprout and Ms. Katie! I am a first time mother and from the very first conversation I had with Katie I knew I was making the right decision in signing my 7 month old son up for infant survival skill lessons. SwimSprout came very highly recommended to me and it was absolutely worth every penny and then some. My son is now 2 years old and has been through several rounds of lessons and thanks to Ms. Katie he loves the water!! As a mother, having someone teach your child how to save themselves means so much but having someone teach your child, who you know truly cares about your child, means the world.