Making the right choice for your child
When it comes to making the right choices for your child, trust will play an important part in your decision making. We believe that we are different to other swim schools and pride ourselves in creating special experiences for little ones and their parents that build confidence, encourage bonding and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Why choose Turtle Tots
Our Values
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.
Our Story
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.
Our Teachers
At Turtle Tots, we believe that our customers deserve better. Our Turtle Tots teachers are trained to the highest possible standards. In fact, we are proud to say that our teachers are amongst the most highly trained and qualified swimming teachers in the world.
Supporting local communities
Turtle Tots franchise across the UK donates at least 1% of their revenue to good causes local to them. So, every time you bring your child to a Turtle Tots lessons, you’ll be giving something back to your local community too.
What our customers think
When it comes to making the right choice, the proof is in the pudding. We are incredibly proud of the customer feedback we receive both online and in person. Visit our reviews pages for the latest feedback from parents across the UK.
We're an award-winning swim school
We are a multiple award-winning swim school, gaining recognition for our unique child-led swim programme and franchising model consistently for over a decade.
Useful information about Turtle Tots
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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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Turtle Tots Makes a Splash on TikTok!
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Turtle Tots Announces Partnership with Meningitis Now
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The Mom’s Choice Awards
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Turtle Tots Named Franchisor of the Year 2019
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Turtle Tots Receives Gold Award from the Bizzie Baby Taster Team
Reviews
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Turtle tots are brilliant. My daughter had a fear of the water but this has eased greatly and is gaining confidence in the water. Number in the pool is small so is beneficial to the children learning.
Anonymous 
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A great run business and very much a family feeling,each child is important and learns in their own pace giving children great confidence, bonus payment plan available.
Marcia Northern Ireland West
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Both my children have been on lesson’s with cathy absolutely brilliant Boy is now and confident strong swimmer girl witch was once scared of the water has gained her confidence and is happily learning how to swim ♀️ ❤️
Gemma Northern Ireland West
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Myself and my son really enjoy the swimming lessons with Sapphire. My son didn’t like the under water and since we stopped doing it he has really come back to enjoying it even more
Anne Northern Ireland West
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Great, safe learning environment for kids, fun and energetic, making friends and confident smiley children. Sapphire and cathy are amazing teachers, keeping safety at heart,involving everyone at the pace they need to learn.
Kathryn Northern Ireland
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Great, safe learning environment for kids, fun and energetic, making friends and confident smiley children. Sapphire and cathy are amazing teachers, keeping safety at heart,involving everyone at the pace they need to learn.
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We have been with Turtle Tots for almost 7 years – and it has been fantastic. The lessons are fun and professional with lots of exciting activities which support little swimmers. We highly recommend it!
Abi Northern Ireland West
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My daughter is 11 months and really enjoys the class. Gives her lots of water confidence at a young age. Definitely recommend starting them young.
Anonymous Northern Ireland
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My daughter is 11 months and really enjoys the class. Gives her lots of water confidence at a young age. Definitely recommend starting them young.
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Our 2 yr old daughter loves it. Slow patient progress gaining confidence every week at her own pace. Shout out to Stephanie!
Reece Northern Ireland
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Our 2 yr old daughter loves it. Slow patient progress gaining confidence every week at her own pace. Shout out to Stephanie!
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Sapphire is an excellent teacher, as is Cathy. They really pay attention to each baby and when they’re ready, or not ready, for something new. The songs in the lesson are catchy too! It’s wonderful to watch the progression through the lessons and great watching my baby smile, splash, and anticipate what’s next. Thank you Turtle Tots!
Dairine Northern Ireland