What Parents Have to Say

Our son began his water skills lessons with Miss Julie when he was just over a year old (2021). We knew it would be hard to watch at first, but as new homeowners with a pool and time spent around water environments, we also knew it was a life-saving investment. To this day, I tell everyone it is the best money I ever spent.

Miss Julie fully prepared us for what to expect during the lessons. She gave us every resource and tool to make sure that the lessons were successful, and eventually fun. Our son was learning to float within a few lessons - he was learning the skills necessary to save his life.

Miss Julie guided us so well in making sure that we kept swimming fun, safe and engaging between lessons. We started to look forward to the swim days and watching other families, too. As parents, we were also learning a lot about water safety and accident prevention. Despite our best efforts, the first of several water mishaps occurred when he turned two years old. We were gardening around our pool when I turned around to see that he had fallen in - it was literal seconds. He was fully clothed and turned himself over, started floating and crying. It was a wake-up call for all of us – accidents happen, and they can be quick and quiet.

As we all got comfortable in and around the water, we visited a family member whose pool was not gated. By now, my son was three years and full steam ahead. While excitedly chasing their dog around the pool, the dog turned around and bumped my son in. This time, he swam to the side of the pool and got out. He wasn’t happy but he wasn’t scared – he knew what to do. Family members were both relieved and amazed, and as a mother I felt immense pride knowing that Miss Julie had equipped him with the skills to survive (and that neither of us were panicked). Fast forward to today and our son has so much confidence and joy around the water. He has never used a flotation device to swim and has generalized his skills in many environments. We are so thankful for our time with Miss Julie and the incredible lifelong skills she taught our son.

Miss Julie has worked with all three of my daughters. She not only taught them the invaluable skills of the swim float, but also gave them confidence in the water from a very young age. As a family with a pool, we knew we had to equip each of our kids with the ability to save their own lives if they ever ended up in the pool without supervision. My youngest, Hattie, proved to me that toddlers can do anything they put their minds to. I caught her at the young age of 3 years and 7 months old opening our Protect-a-Child pool fence. She’d taken the bathroom stool we had for her to reach the sink outside and was able to open the fence all on her own. Thankfully, I caught her in action and was able to stop her from heading into the ‘protected’ pool area. It showed me that even with proper precautions, accidents can still happen. That was one of the many moments I felt grateful for Miss Julie and each of our daughters’ Water Safe Swim skills.

Where do we start with Miss Julie and all that her swim program entails, other than it was one of the smartest investments we’ve ever made!

We became part of the Water Safe Swim family in spring of 2021. Our twins were 10 months old and our oldest daughter was almost 2. Meeting Miss Julie and seeing her interact with our three girls eased our nerves and allowed us to quickly see the gentle, yet consistent approach of her program. Throughout the 4 week session, we watched our girls go from dreading the water, to becoming comfortable and able to maneuver into a back float and/or swim to the edge of the pool in ease.

Due to Miss Julie’s work with our girls, we felt more comfortable with them being around pools under adult supervision. Knowing that they would know what to do if any of them ever fell in, since it just takes a second for a drowning to occur. We believe to this day, this program saves lives and is a proactive approach to maintaining safety for the entire family.

We love Miss Julie and love seeing her work within our community. Hundreds of families have been touched by her work and heart for children, including ours. She forever and always will be a dear friend to our family.

Miss Julie teaching swim safety to our kids at a young age has offered our family lifelong benefits for our two daughters. Starting early not only gave them confidence in the water but also instilled a strong sense of safety and awareness. Now, as members of a swim team, they stand out as strong swimmers who were some of the youngest to compete. While they know how to have fun in the pool, they always prioritize safety, whether it is swimming in the pool, being at the lake, or jumping off a fishing boat into the lake. Though it is only one layer of their safety when it comes to the water, Miss Julie has been instrumental in the foundation of our little fish, and we are forever thankful for her and the lessons that she has taught them about water safety.

Any time I hear parents are interested in swim safety, I ONLY recommend Miss Julie. She worked wonders for my daughter's confidence and ability to stay safe in the water.

My daughter was 2 years old when she started with Miss Julie, she is now 5 and can swim the length of our pool without stopping. She can float, hold her breath, do flips and twists, all without any life jacket or floaties.

We wouldn't be able to have such amazing summer memories without these lessons, truly. I am so thankful every time I am around any body of water that we did these lessons!!

Our family is so grateful for our time spent with Miss Julie. She had such love and patience while teaching our boys. The skills they learned will help our boys for their entire lifetime. They not only learned how to save their life, but to LOVE being in the water. Our family has peace of mind knowing our kids are confident in the water.

Miss Julie’s water safe program saved my granddaughter's life. When my granddaughter Zowie was 18 months old, she wondered off and fell in the family pool. When they found her she was doing exactly what Miss Julie taught her. There is no question that the skills she learned from Miss Julie saved her life.
This year we had the honor of Miss Julie teaching our youngest grandson Colton. He had never been in the water before. It was wonderful to watch Miss Julie teach him the skills he needs to be safe in the water. We love Miss Julie and would recommend Miss Julie to everyone.

My daughter started with Miss Julie in the spring of 2023 when she was just 6 months old, and what an incredible journey it has been. In the beginning, she wanted nothing to do with the water—or Miss Julie, for that matter! She wanted out as soon as she got in and was terrified of putting her face in the water. But Miss Julie never gave up on her. She was patient, kind, encouraging, and persistent every step of the way.

Summer after summer, my daughter has continued taking Miss Julie’s classes, and it has been amazing to watch her confidence grow. This year has been especially exciting because, for the first time, she willingly put her face in the water, dove down to retrieve toys, and truly fell in love with swimming. Watching that transformation has been so rewarding, and I give Miss Julie so much of the credit.

Then, in May of 2025, we started my son with Miss Julie when he was almost a year old. He couldn’t have been more different than his sister. He was calm, relaxed, and content to just float around. Miss Julie affectionately nicknamed him her little “manatee” because he was so laid-back in the water. He never cried or fussed—he just quietly enjoyed himself. This year, his confidence has grown so much too. He gets excited to be in the water and looks forward to every lesson.

As parents, there is nothing more important than knowing your children are safer around water. Swim lessons can be scary at first—for both the kids and the parents—but every tear, every moment of uncertainty, and every lesson has been completely worth it. Miss Julie has given both of my children confidence, important water safety skills, and a genuine love for swimming.

We are beyond grateful for everything she has done for our family, and I cannot recommend her enough. Thank you, Miss Julie, for the patience, love, and dedication you pour into every child you teach. You have truly made a lasting impact on our family.

Our boys started lessons with Miss Julie at just 8 months old, and the confidence Water Safe Swim has given our family around the water is truly priceless. It’s an investment we would make again without hesitation. Miss Julie not only brings incredible expertise in life-saving skills, but she’s also kind, patient, and so easy to work with- making what could feel stressful much more manageable for both parents and children. While learning wasn’t always their favorite at first, it’s more than paid off- now we can hardly get them out of the water! We’re so grateful for this program and highly recommend it to others.

We cannot recommend Miss Julie enough! We have trusted her with all three of our children over the past seven years, and the results have been incredible. Thanks to Julie's expertise, patience, and proven teaching methods, all three of our children became confident, capable swimmers by the age of 2½.
What truly sets Julie apart is that she doesn't just teach children how to swim—she educates parents as well. She continuously provides valuable safety information, resources, and tips that help families build safe habits around the water long after lessons are complete.
Swimming is one of the most important life-saving skills a child can learn, and investing in quality instruction is one of the best decisions a family can make. We are so grateful for the confidence and water safety skills Julie has given our children and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for an exceptional swim instructor.

Our son’s confidence in the water at just four years old is incredible. We are thrilled with the skills and excitement about the water that he has gained through lessons with Mrs. Julie. We are also excited to see this be reflected in our daughter as she started this year.

I’m so thankful I put both our boys in Water Safe Swim with Julie! As a parent it’s the most reassuring feeling knowing that your children can turn over, float and get to the edge of a pool if needed. She makes the whole experience fun for the kids. She follows up with swim days where kids can come back and play with her in the pool and she can reinforce good technique. Julie truly cares for the safety of our children around water and has a heart for the community.

Miss Julie is absolutely amazing! This is our third season with her — first with our 9-month-old — and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results. We recently went on vacation, and seeing my oldest confidently use his swim skills in the water is something I will forever be grateful for. As for my little one, knowing he completed the “learn to float” course, gives this nervous mama more confidence when we are in or around the water.

I know the schedule and food restrictions can seem overwhelming at first, but once you get into a rhythm, it becomes manageable — and if you follow everything correctly, the results are absolutely worth it.

I would recommend her to anyone with littles. She is incredibly knowledgeable, takes the time to truly get to know your child, and explains everything along the way.

We’re already looking forward to next season and continuing to grow our swim skills even more!

Watching my son grow through swim lessons has been incredible. What started with nervousness and hesitation quickly turned into confidence, excitement, and determination. He has adapted so well to each lesson, listening carefully, trying new skills without giving up, and becoming more comfortable in the water every single week.

It’s been amazing to see not only his swimming abilities improve, but also his self-confidence and independence. He now approaches the water with courage and enthusiasm, and I am so proud of the progress he has made. His instructor Miss Julie has created such a positive and encouraging environment, and it truly shows in how much he has grown. Swim lessons have become more than just learning to swim. Julie has helped him build confidence, discipline, and trust in himself. Highly recommend her!

My oldest daughter started swimming with Miss Julie in 2022 when she was 2 years old. She is currently six and her confidence in the water is astounding. Not only do I feel a more sense of calm when she is in the water but she is working on skills that continue to make her a stronger swimmer. She is diving for toys, swimming across the length of pools, going down water slides and loving every bit.

My youngest started swim lessons at 1. She is now 3 and has fallen in love with water. Every time we swim in a public place, someone asks how she learned to swim so well at a young age. She takes her skills into lakes, which we swim in often. Swim safety was a non-negotiable for our family. Miss Julie made is all possible.

Miss Julie is wonderful. We've been coming to her every summer for three years, and I'm so grateful — not just for the lessons themselves, but for all the information and guidance she shares along the way. I know I can always reach out to her if we need an extra lesson, a little extra help, or if I have any questions or concerns.
She never bats an eye at a screaming baby or a scared toddler — she's fantastic with them. She sees their potential, and I never have to worry. She has given us so much peace of mind, and I love watching my child's progress each year. I feel safe knowing he's learned from her.
I recommend Miss Julie to anyone and everyone, at any age. She's a perfect fit.

I found Miss Julie over a year ago through social media and doing research looking for someone to teach my barely new to the world daughter about water safety. I knew it was something I wanted to look into and find early on before she was even ready to begin. Miss Julie was so kind and informative from my first interaction with her. She kept me in the loop for when registration time came and even helped me figure out the best time for my daughter to begin lessons.

During our 4 week session with Miss Julie, it truly was a great experience. My daughter hated being in the water the first week with a stranger and by week two she was no longer screaming. She was learning to float. By the end of week 4 I felt confident that if something were to happen she had the resources and practice now to roll from her face down in the water to on her back. I am so thankful Miss Julie has been able to teach my 1 year old the beginning steps in water safety. We look forward to the years to come and all the skills our daughter will learn. Thank you Miss Julie for being an incredibly kind, down to earth, and patient swim instructor!!

He fell in the deep end of the pool and I was right there cleaning it. He grabbed onto the side immediately. I was fearful his boots would fill and pull him down. I pulled him out. Carson fell in yesterday while he was at my parents and still knew what to do. Thank you so much!

Thank you so much for the calm you gifted us around water. It has brought our family so much fun. Even our extended family loves to watch Dom swim in the pool. We have so many great memories around water because of the skills you gave all of us. We feel it has been worth every sacrifice to see his confidence that pools and water are enjoyable instead of stressful.

Miss Julie has been a part of our family for the past 7 years. It all started with Gloria learning to save her own life. I was telling Miss Julie today that I still remember Gloria’s first day. She seemed to hate it and cried/screamed the whole time. On the way home I called one of my best friends who reminded me to take a breath and to remember that I was doing this to help protect Gloria because as hard as it is to watch her scream the alternative would be worse.

Now fast forward 7 years and not only did Gloria continue to see Miss Julie each year but Ariana and Tomas both had lessons as well. They also learned to save their own lives (in the event its needed) which we hope they never have to put their skills to use but we know they are prepared. Miss Julie not only empowered our babies but gave Travis and me peace of mind.

It’s bittersweet that today was our final goodbye, but I am also happy that we no longer need Miss Julie’s services as she has set them up for success and built confidence in our kiddos that will last a lifetime. 7 years ago, I was unsure, nervous and if I’m being honest a bit scared…but today as we say goodbye I am a firm believer and supporter of water safety. Thank you for educating families like ours about safety in and around the water.