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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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
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Independent business or franchise?
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The Mom’s Choice Awards
Reviews
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I have been bringing my first baby swimming at Turtle Tots since she was 6 weeks old & is now 21months, she loves the water & every lesson!
I then started my second Daughter when she was 5 weeks old, she is now 7 months old.
We love our swimming teacher so much, we are so glad we found her, she has a calm, Friendly approach & is professional.
She has a set agenda for each lesson but very much takes each child as an individual based on their ability or how they are feeling on that day. There is never any pressure on the children to ‘have’ to do anything they dont want to do or dont feel up to doing that lesson.
I love that there are certificates & badges to celebrate each level!Candice Ascot & Bracknell
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My daughter has been swimming with Turtle Tots since she was 4/5 months old. She has just turned 2 and she still absolutely loves it! Alison has a lovely way with her – using a gentle coaching method which fills my daughter with the confidence to try new techniques and swims! We are both looking forward to seeing what the next year brings!
Rebecca Ascot & Bracknell
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Catherine is great with the children and gives advice and quality attention. Not a minute wasted during the session.
Chantalle Cardiff
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Our swimming teacher, Alison, is absolutely incredible. We’ve been swimming since my baby was 4 months old – a year ago. She is so confident in the water already. She jumps in herself, she loves going under water and wearing her goggles. It’s fantastic.
Alison is so good with all of the babies. She’s so enthusiastic and makes swimming fun. It’s the highlight of our week!Abi Ascot & Bracknell
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My child has been swimming with turtle tots since she was 4 months old and we have both loved every lesson. Watching her progress into a confident little swimmer has been amazing and the classes and teachers are fabulous. I would highly recommend turtle tots to any patent considering swimming lessons with their babies or toddlers!
Hannah Maidstone & East Kent
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My daughter loves swimming with Alison! The lessons are great, never had a class cancelled. Alison really gets to know your child and you can see their confidence and skills grow week on week. The pool is super warm and the changing facilities are fab !
Could not recommend Turtle Tots more!Alice Ascot & Bracknell
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Turtle Tots are amazing, I have been taking my little boys since he was 3months old and can’t fault them. To the point I would consider working for them if a position comes up.
Nina Maidstone & East Kent
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Been taking my son for about a year and a half, he lights up in the pool and loves his swimming sessions with Turtle Tots. The sessions are fun for him whilst also being educational, have seen massive progress with his water confidence down to the nature of the way the lesson are planned. If I have ever had a query for Turtle Tots I have always had a super helpful and prompt response. Would highly recommend!
Anonymous Maidstone & East Kent
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Becky has been amazing with our son. So patient and doesn’t push him to do anything he doesn’t want to. It’s improved his confidence loads in the water and we’re so thankful
Lucy Maidstone & East Kent
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We cannot rate Turtle Tots enough, the classes are well run, the children really seem to enjoy their lessons, kept engaged and the teacher goes above and beyond to make enjoyable for all. Our little boy has gained so much confidence in doing the different activites during the lessons. Another bonus is the pools being heated, it makes such a difference as my little boy struggles with cold pools. We started Turtle Tots when he was just a few months old and then have restarted again with them this term after having a little break. Highly recommend. We will be sad to leave Turtle Tots at the end of this term as unfortunately there are no classes close to our area since we have moved.
Emily Maidstone & East Kent
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My little girl has been going to this class since 10months old and absolutely loves it. Her confidence in the water is just so nice to see
Alex Maidstone & East Kent
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Narelle and Melissa are truly amazing people! Narelle is extremely kind-hearted who has always accommodated our family with holidays, invoicing and always being so responsive and helpful with any queries.
Melissa is an amazing teacher, my son absolutely loves her and loves attending her classes. Even from an early age of 3 months, he always adored Melissa as a person. My daughter also warmed to Melissa very quickly and loves swimming with her. Melissa’s classes have been extremely helpful in getting both children confident in the water, with the mix of props, singing and storytelling. I would absolutely recommend their classes to any family looking to introduce their children to swimming!Anonymous Cotswolds And Warwickshire