Here's why we're different...
Not only do we teach thousands of babies, toddlers, 3 and 4 year olds to swim every week through our inspiring and award-winning swimming lesson programme, and support and prepare mums-to-be with our Turtle Tums Aquanatal Yoga classes, we support families to grow and flourish, to develop a life-long love of water and build memories that will last a lifetime.
Turtle Tots is one of the leading baby, toddler and preschool swim schools in the UK. Through a network of exceptional business owners, teachers and support staff, we teach thousands of little ones to swim every week with our inspiring and award-winning swim programme. Our aim is to provide children with the vital lifesaving skill of swimming by developing an understanding of water safety and teaching technique in a fun, sensitive and child-led way. Most of our customers choose Turtle Tots when their baby is very young and stay with us throughout their early years, enjoying their journey towards a life-long love of water.
Where it all began
From a passion for safety, child-led development, and a love of the water, grew one of the largest Baby, Toddler and Preschool swim schools in the UK and Ireland.
World-class teachers
Make the right choice when it comes to baby, toddler, and preschool swimming lessons. Not only are we industry specialists, but our world-class teachers are also highly trained to deliver our award-winning swim programme.
What we stand by
As a network of family-owned businesses, we understand what it is like to be a parent of a newborn, baby, toddler, or preschooler and have tailored our experience to exceed your expectations at every level.
Supporting our local communities
Our classes help nurture a healthy and happy family life in the pool. We are committed to replicating that support for the local communities surrounding our pools too.
People Who Care
Most of our franchisees and teachers joined Turtle Tots after bringing their own children to our lessons. They loved our ethos and believed in our programme so much that they decided to join a team dedicated to making a difference to the lives of babies and young children. Their experience means that they understand our customers needs, and go above and beyond to deliver the same special experience they enjoyed with their own families. Find out more about what it’s like to be a Turtle Tots franchisee.
More about Turtle Tots
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Why the Right Pool Matters for Your Baby’s First Swimming Lessons
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Turtle Tots takes on the world
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Introducing Elite Franchise’s Rising Stars and Franchisee of the Year
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International Women’s Day: Committed to empowering women in the world of Baby & Toddler Swimming
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Time to DITCH THE DISPOSABLE
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MyBump2Baby Podcast
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Turtle Tots set to hit £100,000 target for Meningitis Now
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Lily sets her sights on swimming success!
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Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day 2023
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TEACHER STRIKES! How a career at Turtle Tots can change your life
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Turtle Tots Makes a Splash on TikTok!
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Turtle Tots Announces Partnership with Meningitis Now
Reviews
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Excellent swimming lessons for babies could not recommend highly enough.
It takes patience you need to be persistent with your child getting them comfortable with the water. Eventually, by the age of 4 it all falls into place your baby will be swimming like a fish.
Integral Class Drogheda the instructor Beatrice is amazing she fully understands our babies. Well done Beatrice on been amazing as always!!Louise N 
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Excellent lessons which have given my son the essential skills whilst he has lots of fun!
April Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
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My daughter is 6 and has come to the end of her Turtle Tots journey. We have absolutely loved swimming over the years with Corina – we are very glad we are continuing with our 2 year old! She is so knowledgeable, kind and has been a great teacher, to both of our girls. We joined Turtle Tots following the pandemic. We had been part of a similar swim school in Edinburgh prior to this.. but I would say the Turtle Tots experience was much more enjoyable (and slightly cheaper!). Corina definitely nurtures each child differently, as per their personality and abilities. I can’t recommend her and Turtle Tots enough!
Zara Central Scotland
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I’ve been going to Turtle Tots since my little one was 6 months, she turns two next month! It’s been a great journey and can’t imagine taking her anywhere else. Aynsley is a fantastic instructor and all the kids get so excited when it’s their turn to swim with her I am excited to see how Emily’s swimming develops further at our future lessons.
Fiona Central Scotland
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Our teacher (Alison) is truly wonderful! She has a deep understanding of children, their behaviour and their ever changing moods. She provides a professional and safe environment where children feel comfortable swimming, diving and jumping. My little one has developed so much since we started the classes. He’s comfortable in water and is slowly starting to swim by himself (short distance). Plus it’s a wonderful place and activity where you can bond with your child. Couldn’t recommend this enough!
Anonymous Ascot and Bracknell
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Both my boys have gone to turtle tots since babys and have loved it. Che is an amazing teacher and has progressed my kids so well they are so confident in the water.
Rebecca Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
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Both of my boys started Turtletots as tiny babies. It was an amazing time bonding with your baby and watch them develop every week. Now they are in the Turtletots big swimmers and so confident in the water.
It makes swimming fun with no pressure and they want to join in the games.
We have also made some amazing friends during our Turtletots journey.Lee Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
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Both of my boys started Turtletots as tiny babies. It was an amazing time bonding with your baby and watch them develop every week. Now they are in the Turtletots big swimmers and so confident in the water.
It makes swimming fun with no pressure and they want to join in the games.
We have also made some amazing friends during our Turtletots journey.Lee -
My baby loves swimming at Turtle Tots. Lots of fun and I now feel really confident taking my baby swimming. Cannot recommend Turtle Tots enough.
Rebecca Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
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My baby loves swimming at Turtle Tots. Lots of fun and I now feel really confident taking my baby swimming. Cannot recommend Turtle Tots enough.
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Turtle tots was great for my young baby, he loved the classes and Suzi was brilliant
Laura West Berks, Reading and North Hants
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Zoe is an amazing teacher. My daughter has been taking lessons with Turtle Tots since she was 3 months old and I’m confident she will be an excellent swimmer thanks to these lessons. Not only are they teaching basics and safety, they are also so much fun!
Sarah Bath And Wiltshire