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    Infant on pool mat

    Infant

    Gentle water lessons focused on safety bonding and early comfort fun

    Learn More
    Children in swim class

    Children

    Structured ribbon lessons building skills confidence and joy daily!!

    Learn More
    Adults in pool

    Adult

    Supportive instruction helping adults feel safe, confident and able!!

    Learn More
    Students and teacher in swim class

    Drop In

    Flexible drop in classes for busy schedules and changing needs today

    Learn More
  • Locations

    San Francisco

    933 Mason St,
    San Francisco, CA. 94129

    415-872-1397

    Learn More

    Half Moon Bay

    775 Main Street
    Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

    650-523-4003

    Learn More

    San Bruno

    434 San Mateo Ave,
    San Bruno, CA. 94066

    650-491-6005

    Learn More

    Redwood City

    60 Fifth Ave,
    Redwood City, CA 94063

    650-562-8795 

    Learn More

    Rohnert Park

    600 Raley’s Towne Centre
    Rohnert Park, CA 94928

    866-657-6747

    Learn More
  • About
    • History
    • Water Safety
    • Pools & Facilities
    • Staff & Training
    • Tuition
    • Class Levels
    • FAQs
    • Swim Shop
    • Blog
    • Calendar
  • Careers
LPB_logo
  • Policies & Forms
    cancelation-icon

    Cancellation Form

    feedback-icon

    Feedback Form

    payment-icon

    Gift Cards

    make-up-icon

    Make-Up Lessons

    parent-teacher-icon

    Parent-Teacher Communication

    progress-icon

    Progress Report & Homework

    Reg-icon

    Registration Information

    scholarship-icon

    Scholarship Application

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    Summer Suspension

    whale-icon

    Whale Done Form

  • Register
  • Contact
  • Parent Portal

Blog

June 24, 2020
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Boost Your Child’s Swimming Skills with Fins

Fins are an important learning tool when learning to swim, especially for small children. It’s true that many of us […]
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June 24, 2020
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WHO’S WHO AT THE POOL?

Communication is the key to so many things, and swim lessons are no different. It’s important for parents and students […]
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June 24, 2020
Getting And Staying In The Groove By La Petite Baleen Swim Schools

GETTING (AND STAYING) IN THE GROOVE

When founders John Kolbisen and Irene Madrid designed LPB’s curriculum, they knew that one of the keys to their students’ […]
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June 24, 2020
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SUMMER ONLY VS. YEAR-ROUND LESSONS

Each summer we always see a wave of new students, many of which come from families who may not be […]
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June 24, 2020
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TEACHER CHANGE? IT COULD BE A GOOD THING

The student/teacher bond is one of the most powerful relationships in existence. At LPB, we strive to provide consistent teachers […]
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June 24, 2020
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LPB BEGINNINGS

On April 15, 1979 La Petite Baleen swim school opened in the backyard of Irene Madrid and John Kolbisen. Irene […]
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June 24, 2020
Swimming with Toddlers at La Petite Baleen in San Francisco, CA

COMPASSION IN SWIMMING LESSONS

At La Petite Baleen, our teachers stay focused on our curriculum mantra: Pace, Pattern, Compassion, and Fun. LPB curriculum continues […]
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June 24, 2020
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Things to Know About Swimmer’s Ear

One of the most common questions we receive is about ear infections and tubes, and whether your child can swim. […]
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June 24, 2020
Getting And Staying In The Groove By La Petite Baleen Swim Schools

The Role of Lesson Structure in Swim Skill Development

La Petite Baleen has been teaching young children to swim for over 40 years. We’re well known for our unique […]
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