We have started a petition to help Re-Open Kinder Swimmer. King County closed Kinder Swimmer's doors because they weren't commercially permitted and they will not allow them to reopen while we go through their required process. Closing Kinder Swimmer is depriving children and adults from Maple Valley, Renton and the surrounding areas from learning how to swim. There is a great need for our specialized instruction and warm water pools. Many children, including children with special needs, are unable to participate in the larger County swim programs. The colder water temperature of these County pools and large facilities bring anxiety and inhibit the learning process. Kinder Swimmer pools offer a smaller environment, conducting only one class at a time. Each class has only four students in the regular swim classes and we keep the pools at 92 degrees to help the children focus on learning to swim. Signing this petition to help Kinder Swimmer means you support reopening our Maple Valley and Renton pools while we work toward getting commercially permitted, giving our children the lessons and water safety they need and depend on! Keep our children safe! #reopenkinderswimmer