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Goldfish Swim School Urbandale Special Needs Swim Lessons

Goldfish Swim School - Urbandale

Urbandale, Iowa - Polk County

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Jun 3, 2026

Area

Des Moines

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3771 86th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322

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Provider overview

Goldfish Swim School in Urbandale offers small-group swim lessons that accommodate children with special needs, serving families across the Des Moines metro including West Des Moines and Ankeny.

Goldfish Swim School - Urbandale is an independently owned and operated learn-to-swim facility serving the Des Moines metro, including West Des Moines and Ankeny.

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Ages
Children, including those with special needs; confirm age ranges by class level
Season
Year-round lessons in an indoor heated pool
Cost
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Goldfish Swim School - Urbandale

3771 86th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322

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Programs and offerings

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Special needs swim lessons

Small-group swim lessons that accommodate children with special needs, with adjusted curriculum, small classes, and a warm pool.

Ages
Children, including those with special needs; confirm age ranges by class level
Season
Year-round lessons in an indoor heated pool
Schedule
Most classes have a maximum of four children for individualized attention. Staff adjust the curriculum for swimmers with special needs. Contact the school for class times.
Cost
Confirm lesson pricing, class levels, and enrollment directly with the Urbandale location.
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Last checked
Jun 3, 2026
Why this is listed
Goldfish Swim School states that children with special needs, including Down syndrome, autism, sensory issues, ADHD, and motor skills concerns, can enroll in special needs swim lessons at its locations, with small classes of up to four kids, a warm 90-degree pool, and curriculum adjusted to each child; the Urbandale school serves the West Des Moines, Ankeny, and Des Moines area.
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Program details we found

Special needs swim lessons

Goldfish Swim School states that children with special needs, including Down syndrome, autism, sensory issues, ADHD, and motor skills concerns, can enroll in special needs swim lessons at its locations, with small classes of up to four kids, a warm 90-degree pool, and curriculum adjusted to each child; the Urbandale school serves the West Des Moines, Ankeny, and Des Moines area.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: The source names special needs swim lessons, Down syndrome, autism, sensory issues, ADHD, motor skills concerns, small class sizes, and a curriculum adjusted to each child.

Access notes to confirm: Ask how instructors adapt lessons for a child's specific needs, class size, water temperature, and whether a trial or assessment is offered.

What we checked

What we found: Goldfish Swim School states that children with special needs, including Down syndrome, autism, sensory issues, ADHD, and motor skills concerns, can enroll in special needs swim lessons at its locations, with small classes of up to four kids, a warm 90-degree pool, and curriculum adjusted to each child; the Urbandale school serves the West Des Moines, Ankeny, and Des Moines area.

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What to confirm

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  • Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
  • Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
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Questions to ask before you register

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  • Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
  • What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
  • What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
  • For swim: is instruction one-on-one or group-based, and what water safety, changing-room, transfer, sensory, and caregiver-participation details should we confirm?
  • Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?

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