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Aqua-Tots Swim Lessons in Dearborn, MI
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Location
24365 Michigan Ave.
Dearborn, MI 48124
Hours of Operation
Monday
10:00am - 8:30pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 8:30pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 3:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 8:30pm
Friday
10:00am - 8:30pm
Saturday
9:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 4:00pm

Swim Pricing & Perks

Flexible Scheduling & Make-up Lessons
Evening & Weekend Availability
Progress Tracking on the Aqua-Tots App
Sibling Discounts
Our 30-minute swim lessons are geared for swimmers 4 months to 12 years old.
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Group Lessons

4:1 Student-to-Instructor Ratio

$28.15/LESSON*
billed at $122/mo

Semi-Private Lessons

2:1 Student-to-Instructor Ratio

$55.15/LESSON*
billed at $239/mo

Flex Pass

4:1 Student-to-Instructor Ratio

$140
for 4 Lessons
Annual Registration Fee: $30/Child or $60/Family *Price per lesson reflects monthly tuition averaged over 52 weeks (based on one visit per week).

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Frequently Asked Questions

We begin teaching children to swim as young as four months old, but if your child is older than that, go ahead and start now—there’s always time to learn! The proven Aqua-Tots curriculum is designed to teach children of all ages and abilities how to become safe and confident swimmers for life.

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Why Choose Aqua-Tots Dearborn
Aqua-Tots Dearborn serves families across Dearborn, Taylor, Livonia, and surrounding Metro Detroit communities. Located at Michigan Ave & Telegraph near Chuck E. Cheese and Planet Fitness, and minutes from the Henry Ford Museum, we offer year-round lessons in a 90° indoor pool. With small classes, flexible 7-day scheduling, and expert instructors, we help kids build water safety, confidence, and lifelong skills.
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Lessons for All Ages and Abilities
Aqua-Tots Dearborn offers swim lessons for every stage, from infants as young as four months who are beginning water exploration to school-age swimmers building advanced skills. Our proven curriculum uses milestones so children progress with confidence while learning essential water safety skills.
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Individualized Learning in Small Classes
Our small class sizes, with a 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio, allow our friendly, expert Dearborn instructors to focus on each swimmer’s unique needs. This personalized approach helps children feel supported, build confidence, and make steady progress in a safe, encouraging environment.
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Comfort and Convenience Every Lesson
Dearborn families can choose from a variety of class times, track progress, and request make-up lessons through the Aqua-Tots app. Parents can relax in our comfortable lobby with a pool viewing area and free Wi-Fi while their child builds essential water safety skills.
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Meet Our Dearborn Team
At Aqua-Tots Dearborn, our team is our family, and we're excited to introduce them to you. Our amazing managers and friendly front desk staff are here to assist your family and show you what the Aqua-Tots experience is all about. Whether you have questions about our program, need help scheduling lessons and make-up lessons or just want to say hi, our team is ready to serve you. At Aqua-Tots Dearborn, our certified instructors are excited to welcome your child into the pool. With 40+ hours of in-classroom and in-water training, they are well-equipped to teach your child everything they need to know to become a safe and confident swimmer for life. The proven Aqua-Tots curriculum is used all over the world to teach more than five million swim lessons every year.

Lexi

General Manager
Lexi started with us in 2020 as a guest service associate, then got promoted to guest service manager, and is now our general manager! Her favorite part of working at Aqua Tots is watching the children develop a lasting love of water and become safe and confident swimmers for life.

Bryana

Aquatic Manager
Bryana has been with Aqua-Tots since 2020. She started as a water safety instructor and worked her way up to her current role. Her favorite part of working here is seeing children overcome their fears, make progress, and learn to love swimming. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling to new places.

Helana

Guest Service Manager
Helana has been with Aqua-Tots since 2022. She started as a water safety instructor and was cross-trained as a guest service associate, then was promoted to her current role. She is passionate about water safety, saving lives, and working with children. After work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Local Happenings at Aqua-Tots Dearborn

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S.N.A.P. Program: Adaptive Swim Lessons in Dearborn

Aqua-Tots Dearborn offers S.N.A.P. (Students Needing Adaptive Programming) for children with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, deafness, or blindness. One-on-one instruction with tailored goals in a safe environment helps every child build confidence and water safety skills. 

Local Events

Dearborn and the surrounding communities host a variety of family-friendly events throughout the year, including the Woodward Dream Cruise, Halloween Trunk-or-Treats with local businesses, Farmers & Artisans Markets, the Plymouth Founders Festival, Plymouth Art in the Park, the Plymouth Ice Festival, the Dearborn Homecoming Festival, Music Under the Stars, and the Dearborn Summer Market.

Aqua-Tots Events

At Aqua-Tots Dearborn, we’re more than a swim school; we’re a community! We host an Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Trunk or Treat, Swim with Santa, and quarterly Swim Meets, where kids can show off their incredible swim skills and celebrate their progress. These events offer fun, family-friendly activities and a place for little swimmers and parents to make new friends!

An Award-Winning Brand

We are proud to be recognized as an industry leader in swim instruction. Aqua-Tots has been named Entrepreneur's Top 10 Children's Franchises for 2025 and Franchise Business Review's Top Franchises. Our commitment to excellence spans over 30 years. We teach more than five million swim lessons every year worldwide.

Family-Friendly Attractions near Aqua-Tots Dearborn

Our Dearborn location is conveniently surrounded by family-friendly dining, shopping and activities, including The Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village, the Ford Rouge Factory Tour, the Arab American National Museum, the Islamic Center of America, the Automotive Hall of Fame, and the Dearborn Historical Museum.

Community Safety Partnerships

We partner with Every Child a Swimmer to provide swim scholarships for families who may not otherwise have access to lessons. In addition, through partnerships with Friendship Circle, Alcott Elementary, Inkster Inspire and the Metro Parks of Detroit, we are able to offer swim instruction to underserved families and children with special needs.

Community Partnerships

We attend as many local events as possible, including those hosted by the Dearborn and Dearborn Heights school districts. We regularly donate swim lessons for local school auctions and events. Partnering with our local schools is something we feel very passionate about and honored to do.