Turtle Tots Glasgow (Central, South & East)
Celebrating 10 years of Turtle Tots in Glasgow!
At Turtle Tots Glasgow (Central, South & East) we are passionate about teaching babies and young children to swim; our programme is gentle and progressive offering a fantastic opportunity for some really special bonding time with your little one.
We would love to welcome you to our classes.
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What we offer:
- 💚Fun and engaging child led swimming classes helping your child become confident in the water
- 💚10 week terms (usually) allowing time for progression at each individual swimmer’s pace
- 💚Multiple venues across Glasgow with classes running 6 days a week (mornings & afternoons)
- 💚Monthly direct debit payment options to help spread the cost
- 💚A dedicated teaching team with extensive training who are tuned in to your baby’s early communication
- 💚A supportive admin team who are on hand to answer any email queries throughout your time with us
- 💚You can also book in for catch up classes during each term if you have holidays etc planned.
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Term Dates:
- 💦Our winter term will begin from 11th Nov – 9th Feb with a 3 week break from 18th Dec – 7th Jan
- ⭐️Options to pay in full or a £50 deposit & 2 further £50 instalments (1/12, 1/1 for winter), choose at time of booking
- 💚Classes available from 3mths – 4.5yrs, email [email protected] for full availability
- 💦 New for January 2024……5 week introductory term for new Baby Level 1 swimmers!
- ⭐️Costing £75 these are running across 5 weeks with 5 class time options from 9th Jan – 9th Feb
- 💚Please email us at [email protected] for further information or to join our waiting list.
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To book or contact us:
- ⭐️Our Baby Level 1 classes are suitable for 12wks-9mths, you can search below under “Lessons Available to Book Online” for availability and book by clicking on the venue name.
- ⭐️Swimmers +10 mths are also welcome to join our programme, please drop us an EMAIL or fill in the enquiry form below and we can advise on suitable availability for your swimmer.
- 💚Please ‘like’ and ‘follow’ our Facebook page to keep up to date with any newly launched classes https://www.facebook.com/TurtleTotsGlasgowSouth
We would love to see you joining us in the pool for our fun filled classes,
Laurel & your local Turtle Tots team
At Turtle Tots Glasgow (Central, South & East) we are passionate about teaching babies and young children to swim; our programme is gentle and progressive offering a fantastic opportunity for some really special bonding time with your little one. Our amazing Turtle Tots teachers are there to support you and your baby throughout your swimming journey and will always be on hand to guide and reassure you. Our teachers are all trained to the highest possible industry standards and are passionate about their role in your little one’s swimming journey. At the forefront of our programme is the health and emotional well-being of parents and babies alike and our baby centred approach ensures every swimmer progresses at a pace which is right for them.
- 💚 Relationships: Building strong relationships of trust through swimming
- 💚Expertise: Exceptional people with a passion for what we do
- 💚Inspire: Build confidence and a love of the water through play
- 💚Safety: Respecting and creating a safe environment in which to explore
We would love to welcome you and your little one to our fun filled classes! Baby Level 1 classes can be booked online or alternatively drop us an email or fill in the enquiry form if you have any specific questions.

Turtle Tots Glasgow
Some of our admin & teaching team in their Big Bobble hats!
💚A dedicated teaching team with extensive training who are tuned in to your baby's early communication 💚A supportive admin team who are on hand to answer any email queries throughout your time with us Turtle Tots teachers are trained to the highest standard possible with the Swimming Teachers’ Association and also hold a pool safety qualification. On top of this all of our teachers have completed rigorous Turtle Tots training and are all passionate about teaching swimming to everyone who attends our classes!

Laurel
Director
Laurel's passion for swimming led her to set up her Turtle Tots business in 2013 in Glasgow and Ayrshire. Mum to Olive (age 14) and Amber (age 11), her background in competitive swimming has progressed to a love of open water and she regularly dons her wetsuit for a dip.

Kimberley
Aquatics Manager
Kimberley has been teaching children to swim for +15 years now and has found her vocation in the world of baby and toddler swimming. Mum to Grace (age 11) and Glenn (age 7), Kimberley progressed to her role of Aquatics Manager supporting all team members in our 'wet side' of the business.

Debs
Administrative Manager
The first point of contact for many of you when you begin your Turtle Tots journey with us Debs heads up our administration or 'dry side' of the business! Mum to Phoebe and Isaac (age 15) and Oliver (age 14) Debs can also be found meeting and greeting some of our new swimmers in their first weeks at the pool.

Danielle
Senior Teacher
Danielle is mum to 4 boys, Jaxon (age 6), Cooper (age 3), Blake (age 2) & Hudson (age 6mths) and certainly has her hands full at home. Danielle's enthusiasm for her job is easy to see as she never stops smiling in the pool!

Gill
Teacher
Gill has enjoyed our Turtle Tots classes with both of her children, Lauren (age 6) and Murray (age 5)......so much so that she took the plunge and embarked on our lengthy training programme 4 years ago and became a fully fledged member of our teaching team!

Edwina
Teacher
Edwina had been enjoying our Turtle Tots classes with her daughter Mariella for 2 years before she embarked on her teaching journey some 7 years ago. Edwina loves sharing the joy which our swimmers experience with their parents in the water.

Susan
Teacher
Susan began her Turtle Tots journey 6 years ago when she enjoyed our classes with her eldest son Jackson (age 6). Since then she has also brought Hudson (age 4) and completed all her training 4 years ago to become a fabulous addition to our teaching team.

Anthony
Teacher
Anthony has been enjoying our swimming programme with daughter Elodie (age 2) for over a year now, the experience has been such a positive one for both of them that Anthony decided upon a career change to join our team in 2021 and hasn't looked back since!

Holly
Teacher
Holly's first experience of baby and parent swimming classes was with her daughter Isabella (age 1). With a background in nursery and early years development Holly is enjoying bringing these skills to the pool and her swimmers are certainly enjoying her classes!

Kirsty
Teacher
Kirsty attends our Turtle Tots classes with both of her young children, Axel & Veda, they all enjoy them so much that Kirsty decided to join our teaching team! Having passed her qualifications with flying colours Kirsty is thriving in her new role.

Vary
Teacher
Vary is an absolute natural in the water and loves to go wild swimming in her spare time. She adores her role as a Turtle Tots teacher and her swimmers are thoroughly enjoying her energetic and friendly approach in the pool.

Hayley
Teacher
Hayley joined our classes with her daughter Kira and when the opportunity arose to join our fab team of teachers she jumped at the chance! Hayley loves to encourage all of her swimmers & parents to enjoy their experience in the pool with us.
Colette
Teacher
Colette embarked on her swimming teacher journey after struggling to find suitable classes for her own children.....and we're glad she did! After completing her Turtle Tots training she has become such a valued addition to our team.
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