Ky-Cuong
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Hello, first-time commenter here. I happen to maintain current certifications as a lifeguard and Wilderness EMT. I suffered four non-fatal drownings as a kid myself (https://kycuong.com/drowning/).
I'm really glad your daughter turned out okay! That's a frightening close call. I wanted to pass on some general insights I've learned from my training and research. It's US-centric for the bodies I cite, but many of the US recommendations are reflected by other organizations abroad.
General knowledge I think most readers would find helpful
Like many things in America, swim lesson accessibility is unevenly distributed. Larger municipalities do often offer low-cost swim lessons but these fill up quickly. Private swim lessons can be quite expensive. And sadly, swim lessons are not a standard part of public education. Local and regional variation is the name of the game. Even at the high school level, not every school will have its own pool.