Red flags and what a fair swim teacher quote includes
Swim Teacher Red Flags & Fair Quote Checklist: what should San Diego readers know?
Free guide for San Diego. Most providers are honest; this helps you spot the few who are not, and compare quotes fairly.
Red flags
- No current CPR/first-aid certificate
- Large group with one instructor for beginners
- Pushes kids under before they’re ready
- No parent viewing allowed
A fair quote includes
- Price per lesson and package
- Lesson length and ratio
- Pool location and heating
- Makeup and refund rules
Check before you hire
- American Red Cross certificate lookup
- U.S. Center for SafeSport disciplinary database
- California Megan’s Law public search
Report scams to the California Attorney General at oag.ca.gov.
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Not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the agency linked above.