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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We love Turtle tots. We’ve put both our kids through the turtle tots swimming programme and it’s incredible the confidence they each show now. My youngest who is 21 months is so confident in the water thanks to turtle tots. The small classes mean you get almost a one to one basis at times and they adapt to your child’s abilities. I’ve found it’s also helped my confidence and understanding of how to teach my kids to swim. Would highly recommend.
Eleanor R Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
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We absolutely love our swimming lessons with Alison. We’ve been going since my daughter was 3 months, she’s now 3 years old. Alison is fantastic, she’s professional yet great fun, warm and welcoming. The kids love her as do us grown ups. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for lessons with little ones.
Amanda Ascot and Bracknell
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My daughter Esme loves being in the pool. It’s great having all the different songs & rhymes for Esme to learn each skill. Esme’s confidence is growing every week and is now doing most of the actions in the pool herself. Gemma is a great teacher. Thank you Gemma & TurtleTots.
Emma-Louise Dumfriesshire
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Very fun and engaging for the babies, instructor amazing and makes sure they are all having a great time highly recommend to anyone.
Natalie Dumfriesshire
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Having first the privilege of Turtle Tots lessons with my eldest and now my youngest, I can honestly say it’s one of the best investments as you really see the children grow in confidence and then it becomes a highlight of yours and your child’s week. So grateful we get to continue at this stage.
Amy Dumfriesshire
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I think the lessons are fantastic the instructor (Danielle) knows my child’s name and is super friendly with him. There are different things we do in the pool each week and my little one is challenged but massively enjoys his time in the pool. I have reccomended Turtle tots and will continue to.
Gemma Daventry and Rugby
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We have loved our swimming sessions with Turtle Tots. My son and I started when he was only 12 weeks old (he’s now 11 months) and it has been incredible to watch his progress and confidence grow. It has also helped me personally with my mental health, meeting other parents and growing my own confidence. The instructors have all been so welcoming and on hand whenever needed.
Thank you so much Laura, Rachael and Danielle!Anonymous Daventry and Rugby
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Amazing team
Alexandra Daventry and Rugby
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My son and I love going to Turtle Tots! He has always been happy in the water but by attending lessons he has absolutely excelled, has no fear and enjoys every second. The lessons are really progressive and have also taught me how to allow him to explore water safely when we go swimming as a family. I would recommend these lovely ladies to anyone!
Karlie Daventry and Rugby
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Great Swimming Lessons , Been Taking My Little Boy Since he was 6 months he loves it !! Loves Danielle the Teacher !! Very Professional and communication is great.
Vickie Daventry and Rugby
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Instructors are amazing. Patient, friendly and child focused.
Samantha Dumfriesshire
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We love coming to Turtle tots! My daughter has learned so many new skills and it’s a joy to watch her confidence grow in the water. Gemma is an amazing teacher who is so friendly and patient! Would highly recommend Turtle tots to any parents who want to get their babies in the water
Lisa Dumfriesshire