La Petite Baleen began in the backyard pool of John Kolbisen and Irene Madrid's Half Moon Bay home in 1979. As public school teachers, they were looking for a creative outlet for their love of children and the water. With three young children of their own and several local families, they developed an in-depth curriculum and ribbon level system for their "aquatic classroom". John and Irene's developmental aquatic program emphasizes a balance between love and discipline, thus teaching not only swimming, but also self-esteem and coping skills.Today, La Petite Baleen Swim Schools are located in Half Moon Bay, San Bruno and San Francisco. Our teachers are highly trained in all levels of the unique La Petite Baleen swim method. We offer classes seven days a week for swimmers of all ages (two months to adult). Our classes are once a week, for 1/2 hour, with a student-teacher ratio of 4:1 (ages 3 and up) and 6:1 (under 3 years of age).
HISTORY
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PHILOSOPHY
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OUR STAFF/TRAINING
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TESTIMONIALS
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GUPPY GOSSIP
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FACILITIES
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