How long has Pearl Swim School been in business?
Pearl Swim School (PK swim) has been in business for more than 45 years. It all started in the late 70’s in the state of Colorado as a small business where Pearl would teach two or three clients a day. In 2005, she moved to Baltimore, MD, which allowed her to build clientele and expand her business. In 2017, Pearl finally moved to Columbia, MD which allows her to serve a larger number of clients from Columbia, Elkridge, Laurel, BWI, Fort Meade, Clarksville and even the Virginia area. Miss Pearl Swim School is popular in the DMV area and her business has been able to expand by the help of her loyal clients. Now PK Swim school is able to serve over 2,000 clients a year.

How many Instructors does Pearl Swim School have?
PK Swim school has six certified instructors with 6+ years of experience. Certifications include but are not limited to lifeguard, CPR, WSI, and pool operator. Additionally, all instructors have been trained to teach kids, youth and adults with disabilities.
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How many instructors teach at one time?
Due to covid-19, the number of teachers teaching is limited to 3-4 instructors at one time. All instructors are required to wear a plastic face shield in the water.
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If the instructor who I was assigned too does not meet my child or my needs, am I able to switch to another instructor of my liking?
Absolutely!! Anyone who is not satisfied with their lessons provided by the assigned instructor is more than welcome to change to another instructor. However, clients must keep in mind that all instructors are fully booked and change in schedule might be difficult. In order to make changes, clients must be very flexible and understanding of the new instructors’ availability.
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In how many lessons will my child learn to swim?
The progression of any student depends on the student’s motor skill development, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. PK Swim does guarantee that within the 10 lessons the student should be able to learn and master the basics of swimming and be safe around and in the water.
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How do I register for lessons?
Lesson registration can be done over the phone by calling 443-845-4200 or in person by visiting our facility at 8910 Stanford Blvd Columbia MD 21045. Potential clients are also encouraged to fill out a PK registration form through our website and/or send us an email at pkswim@comcast.net 
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If I sign up for semi- private lessons or 1-hour swim lessons, do you find the other student/s to do the lesson with me?
Unfortunately we do not! If any client is interested in signing up for semi-private lessons or the 1-hours swim lessons, they must have the complete number of students needed to complete the program.
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If I’m unable to complete my set of lessons, can I get a refund?
Unfortunately, no refunds are allowed once payment has been processed. If anyone is unable to complete their set of lessons we recommend that she/he transfers their swim lessons to someone else (i.e: friend, family member, or someone that might want to purchase your swim lessons). However, PK swim school does not handle money difference and the client who is unable to complete swim lessons must seal the deal with the other person. In the past, clients have sold their lessons through Facebook group chats, their friends, or family members.

Do my lessons expire?
Unfortunately, they do! All clients are encouraged to complete their swim lessons within the same year that lessons were purchased. The only exception to this rule would be if lessons were purchased in the last weeks of December, then lessons will have to be completed in the following year. However, they must be completed before the next year is over.

If I completed my first set of lessons or am about to finish my set of lessons, how soon should I sign up for my next set of lessons?
We encourage all recurring clients to sign up for more lessons before they complete their first 10 lessons. Although it might be too soon to know if more lessons are needed, we recommend that you sign up for some lessons than have nothing at all on the calendars. To sign up please call us at 443-845-4200.
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What if I am unsure about signing up, and I don’t know if this program will meet my needs?
In this case, PK swim recommends signing up for a one time trial swim lesson. One person for only $40 and two people for only $50. This usually allows potential clients to come in and get a feel of the program, instructors, pool setting and personnel before committing to a 10 day program. All tirla lessons must be paid in full prior to booking. We accept both Venmo or Zelle. Please remember that refunds are not allowed once payment is processed.

How do I pay for lessons?
All lessons can be paid via cash, check Venmo or Zelle. No credit cards, paypal or cash app are allowed.
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If I sign up for swim lessons through the phone or in person, when do I have to pay for my swim lessons?
All clients are encouraged to pay lessons in full on the first day of swim lessons. The only fee clients are expected to pay over the phone is a $10 booking fee, which allows clients to reserve their spots (booking fee is an additional $10 besides the registration fee).
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What is PK Swim Cancelation policy?
A 24 hour in advance cancelation must be made. Pearl swim school and staff members must be notified of any cancelations or rescheduling within a 24-window period. If a student fails to notify Pearl Swim school they will be charged for the lesson that they missed and no reschedule will be allowed.