Miller Swim School

What Miller Swim School does

Miller Swim School is a Tulsa, Oklahoma-based aquatic education center operating as a franchise location within the SafeSplash Swim School network under parent company Youth Enrichment Brands (YEB) and Streamline Brands. Founded in 1960, the school offers year-round swim instruction in heated indoor pools for students aged 4 months through adults, including specialized programs in adaptive aquatics for special needs swimmers, competitive swim team preparation, and intensive swim camps (SwimJams). Its core product is structured swim lessons — group (max 4 students, $28/class), semi-private ($40/class), and private ($70/class) — with rolling monthly enrollment and an annual service fee of approximately $50 per student, plus ancillary revenue from swim parties, family open swim, and clinics.

The school's key differentiator is the proprietary S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Promise, an industry-first outcome guarantee program launched nationwide in January 2026 that commits students in Beginner 2-4 group lessons to master 10 essential self-rescue skills (safe entry, horizontal body positioning, freestyle with breath, front-to-back rollover, back float, turn-around, backstroke, wall sighting, back-to-front rollover, and safe pool exit) within 12 months, or receive up to 2 months of free group lessons. The curriculum is reinforced by the 5 Layers of Protection framework aligned with National Drowning Prevention Alliance standards.

Miller is the exclusive Platinum Learn-to-Swim provider in the NDPA's Commitment to Safer Waters program, the only swim school holding this designation. Operations are supported by iClassPro registration and management software for enrollment, scheduling, billing, and customer communications. As part of the SafeSplash network — the nation's largest swim school network at 10,000+ locations serving over 1 million children annually across the YEB portfolio — Miller benefits from shared curriculum, certified instructor standards, and brand recognition, though it is positioned at the local franchise operator level with two Tulsa locations and 11-50 employees.

Name

Miller Swim School

Legal name

Miller Swim School

Website

https://millerswimschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Miller Swim School is a Tulsa-based aquatic education center offering year-round indoor swim lessons for ages 4 months through adults as a franchise within the SafeSplash network under Youth Enrichment Brands. It serves Tulsa-area families with structured curriculum, the proprietary S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Promise outcome guarantee, and NDPA Platinum-aligned water safety instruction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aquatic Education Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

akta.pro primary industry

Aquatics Programs (Pools, Swim Lessons, Lifeguarding) (EDALAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aquatic Centers & Swimming Facilities (MPAKAEAF)

Keywords

• Swim instruction services
• Water safety education
• Swimming lessons
• Youth aquatic programs
• Adaptive swim training

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Ongoing Monthly Swim Lessons Tuition: Recurring monthly tuition billed on the 25th day of the preceding month for group, semi-private, and private weekly lessons. Class sessions are 30 minutes, typically once per week per student. Tuition rates vary by location, day, and time. Enrollment is completed when valid payment is made and email confirmation received. Monthly automatic recurring billing continues until the student is officially dropped.
2. Annual Service Fee: An annual service fee is charged per student at enrollment and auto-renewed each year during the month preceding the registration anniversary. The fee amount varies by location and is non-refundable or transferable. Required for all enrolled students regardless of program length.
3. Promotional Bundles, Punch Passes, and Camps (SwimJams): One-time full payment at enrollment for promotional bundles, punch passes, camps (SwimJams), appointments, or clinics. These programs are charged the full program tuition plus an annual service fee at enrollment. Camps span 1-3 weeks with 30-60 minute lessons meeting multiple times per week.
4. Swim Parties and Family Open Swim: Rental-based family events including swim party bookings with heated pool access for up to one hour, dedicated party host/certified lifeguard, and party area for food and gifts. Also includes family open swim sessions for ongoing practice and community engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Miller Swim School is an aquatic center in Tulsa, Oklahoma that delivers year-round indoor swimming instruction for all ages and abilities, from infants aged 4 months through adults. The school offers group, semi-private, and private weekly lessons delivered by certified instructors in heated pools, and is anchored by the proprietary S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Promise — an outcome-guaranteed program that teaches 10 essential self-rescue water safety skills or provides up to two months of free lessons.

Product overview

Miller Swim School offers a unified swim education platform centered on swim lessons and water safety. The core offering includes group lessons, private lessons, and semi-private lessons for all ages (starting from 4 months) through adult, complemented by the proprietary S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Promise guarantee program. Age-specific products include ParentTot (infant/toddler), Toddler Transition, and Adaptive Aquatics for special needs. Specialized programs span SwimJams (intensive camps), WAVE Swim Team Prep, Competitive Swim Training, and event offerings including Swim Parties and Family Open Swim. Water Safety Education content supports the broader mission. The company is part of the Youth Enrichment Brands (YEB) portfolio under the SafeSplash Brand umbrella alongside sister schools SwimLabs, Swimtastic, and Saf-T-Swim.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Swim Lessons Core swim instruction program offering small group lessons, semi-private lessons, and private lessons for all ages and skill levels, with weekly 30-minute classes focused on water safety and progressive skill-building.
• S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Promise Proprietary water safety program guaranteeing that beginner swimmers ages 4+ will master 10 essential self-rescue skills within 12 months or receive up to two months of free group lessons. Covers safe entry, horizontal body positioning, freestyle with breathing, front-to-back rollover, back float, turn-around, backstroke, wall sighting, back-to-front rollover, and safe pool exit.
• ParentTot Parent-child swim lessons for infants and toddlers aged 4 months to 3 years, teaching foundational water comfort and early safety skills with up to 6 parent-child combinations per instructor.
• Toddler Transition Swim lessons for toddlers ages 2-3 years, designed to transition from parent-assisted classes to independent participation with up to 3 students per class.
• Adaptive Aquatics Specialized swim instruction for children and adults with special needs, including autism, developmental delays, and physical disabilities, delivered through private and semi-private lessons with patient, sensory-aware teaching approaches.
• SwimJams (Swim Camps) Intensive swim camp sessions spanning 1-3 weeks with 30-60 minute lessons meeting multiple times per week, designed for accelerated skill development across all levels.
• Swim Parties & Family Open Swim Event-based offerings including birthday party hosting with heated pool access for up to one hour, dedicated party hosts and certified lifeguards, and party areas, plus family open swim sessions for ongoing practice and recreation.
• WAVE Swim Team Prep Recreational swim team preparation program for Intermediate 2 swimmers and above, introducing competitive swim training concepts, endurance building, and stroke refinement with coached practices and intrasquad meets.
• Competitive Swim Training Advanced training program for competitive athletes focusing on stroke refinement, race strategy, and endurance building.

Quantifiable outcome

• Swim lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Miller Swim School is an exclusive Platinum Learn-to-Swim provider in the NDPA's Commitment to Safer Waters program. The partnership focuses on reducing drowning through education, advocacy, and innovation. The NDPA is the leading authority in water safety and the only organization that endorses Miller's S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Promise, providing families with a credible, trusted guarantee for water safety outcomes. The partnership also supports the 5 Layers of Protection framework and ongoing water safety awareness campaigns.
• Play Without Limits ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiller Swim School expanded its S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Promise with ongoing Safety Checks and partnered with the Play Without Limits Project to provide year-long swim lessons to underserved youth, extending water safety access to communities that might otherwise lack resources.
• Streamline BrandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStreamline Brands is the operating company that unified the nation's largest swim network under the SafeSplash name. Miller Swim School operates as a brand within the Streamline Brands/SafeSplash franchise network. Streamline Brands developed the S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Promise and provides franchise infrastructure, operational systems, and brand marketing for Miller locations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Saf-T-Swim: Sister swim school brand under Youth Enrichment Brands, operating the same curriculum and franchise model as Miller.
• British Swim School: National franchised swim school offering year-round lessons for all ages with a survival-skills emphasis, operating across the U.S. with comparable facility-light, partner-host-location economics.
• SafeSplash Swim School: Direct sister brand and parent franchise platform for Miller Swim School under Streamline Brands/YEB. Operates the unified national swim school network sharing the same S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Promise curriculum, NDPA Platinum status, and iClassPro-based enrollment system.
• SwimLabs: Sister swim school brand under Youth Enrichment Brands sharing curriculum, certified instructors, and brand resources with Miller and SafeSplash.
• Big Blue Swim School: Multi-location youth swim school franchise focused on small group lessons with a proprietary curriculum and progress tracking — directly comparable operating model and target customer base.
• Goldfish Swim School: Largest dedicated youth swim school franchise competitor in the U.S., offering year-round group and private lessons for ages 4 months to 12+ with a similar franchise-driven, multi-location model targeting suburban families.
• Aqua-Tots Swim Schools: National franchised swim school chain providing year-round instruction for infants through adults with structured levels and small class sizes, directly competing for the same family demographic and franchise-driven growth thesis.
• Swimtastic: Sister swim school brand under Youth Enrichment Brands; same proven curriculum and instructor pool as Miller/SafeSplash.

Emerging players

• Sunsational Swim School: National provider of at-home and community-pool private/semi-private swim lessons; overlaps with Miller's higher-priced private lesson segment while competing via a more flexible, mobile delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA: Large community-based incumbent offering group swim lessons across all ages as part of broader recreation/fitness memberships. Competes with Miller on price and convenience in many markets but lacks Miller's franchise specialization and proprietary curriculum.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MillerSwimSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/millerswimschool
• Xx.com/Miller_Swim
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/miller-swim-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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