David's Swim School Opens Second Location in Margate, Expanding Drowning Prevention Efforts

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David's Swim School, a family-owned program focused on water safety and skill development, is expanding its operations with the opening of a second location in Margate, Florida. The new facility, located on the campus of Phyl's Academy Preparatory School, will integrate swim education into the school day and improve access for families. The expansion is part of the school's ongoing efforts to promote drowning prevention and provide high-quality swim instruction.

Why it matters

Drowning is a leading cause of unintentional injury-related death, especially among children. By expanding its reach and integrating swim education into the school curriculum, David's Swim School is working to address this critical public safety issue and make swim lessons more accessible to families in the Margate community.

The details

The new Margate location is part of a partnership between David's Swim School and the Drowning Prevention Florida Foundation. The foundation provides water safety education in schools and childcare centers, offers scholarships for families in need, and conducts workshops and aquatic therapy programs. The school also operates programs at Coral Springs Preschool and collaborates with daycare centers and schools throughout the region, with support from Broward County and the Florida Department of Health.

• David's Swim School was founded in 1980 in Caracas, Venezuela.
• The school has been named Best Educational Program in Coral Springs for five consecutive years.
• The new Margate facility will be officially inaugurated on April 18, 2026, celebrating the school's 46th anniversary and the opening of the new pool.

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What’s next

The new Margate facility will be officially inaugurated on April 18, 2026, celebrating the school's 46th anniversary and the opening of the new pool.