Short Hills Couple To Open Swim School In Union County In Fall

MILLBURN, NJ — Goldfish Swim School, a national chain of learn-to-swim facilities, has announced that its newest 8,550 square foot facility is under construction in Springfield.

"As parents to three kids and operators of Goldfish Swim School Livingston since 2017, we understand how important water safety is to all families," said owner Larisa Posner of Short Hills, who, with husband Jeffrey, runs the Livingston facility and will run the new one.

She added, "We want to make sure kids in our community have the skills they need to be safe in and around water. We are thrilled to bring the Goldfish curriculum, high quality instruction and state-of-the-art facility to more local families."

The facility will open some time in fall.

Located at 275 US-22 E, Goldfish Swim School Springfield will provide "indoor, year-round swim instruction to children ages 4 months to 12 years old in a safe, family-friendly setting with highly trained instructors, small class sizes (max 4:1 student to teacher ratio), shiver-free 90-degree pool, and a state-of-the-art water purification system."

Goldfish Swim School’s curriculum, The Science of SwimPlay, helps to build life skills both in and out of the water using play-based learning in a fun and safe environment, the company says.

Goldfish uses a perpetual lesson model so families can enroll at any time and kids progress through the curriculum at their own pace. Goldfish offers convenient scheduling options and families can easily book makeup classes when necessary.

In addition to swim lessons, Goldfish Swim School Springfield offers weekly family swims (for both members and non-members) and party packages. Facility highlights include an air-conditioned viewing gallery for parents to watch lessons, individual/private changing rooms, a blow dry station, snack bar, retail shop and warm, tropical décor.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children participate in regular, high quality swim lessons starting at age one, the company notes.

COVID Protocols

Goldfish Swim Schools have implemented COVID-19 safety protocols in all of their facilities as part of their Safer. Stronger. Together initiative to ensure the safest environment possible for staff and swimmers.

"Our team wants to ensure that children have a safe, fun, and friendly place to learn how to swim,” said Larisa Posner.

Families can pre-register for lessons now by visiting the website or calling 973-671-5544. Connect with the Goldfish team on Facebook and Instagram for additional updates on opportunities to tour the facility.

About Goldfish Swim School

Founded by husband and wife team Chris and Jenny McCuiston, Goldfish Swim School provides swim lessons and water safety instruction to infants and children ages four months to 12 years. Classes are offered by specially trained instructors in a safe, child-friendly and fun environment using their research-based philosophy called The Science of SwimPlay.

Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, Goldfish Swim School was established in Birmingham, Michigan in 2006, and opened its first franchise location in 2009. They are currently in the process of expanding franchise opportunities throughout North America, with more than 110 schools open, and 130+ in development across the United States and Canada.

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