great classes
great classes , great trainer at portland college. l recommend this to anyone who wants their children to learn how to swim

10 months ago
Kathrin has been an amazing teacher for the last year... Very friendly and engaging with the children and able to lead the lesson so that all the children get to improve and have a good time.
10 months ago
The swim instructors are fantastic, we had 2 in our time with water babies. From our first lesson when my little one was 6 weeks old to my last session when she was 8 months old. They were kind, helpf... See more
10 months ago
Toria the waterbabies instructor at jethen house is absolutely amazing!! She goes above and beyond to make parents and children feel comfortable, supported and heard. Nothing is too much trouble and a... See more
great classes , great trainer at portland college. l recommend this to anyone who wants their children to learn how to swim
Great! My daughter’s been going to water babies since she was 12 weeks old. She’s 2 1/2 now. And the team have supported us through the difficult “koala” “no I don’t want to” times. Thanks to Jon at Victoria School. Plus super helpful team when dealing with queries.
Teacher is always really engaged and pool facilities mean it’s never been stressful to get changed. I miss the old structure of levels before the islands and characters
I can’t recommend water babies and Debi enough. We started when my little girl was 8 weeks old and over a year on her confidence in the water has continued to grow. She absolutely loves to go swimming and has already started to learn the key skills required to be safe in the water. The equipment used is fantastic and we have purchased most of the items to continue to use when we are swimming and to use in the bath.
My lb has always loved water babies, he did have the 1year wobble but we kept going and just did what he wanted to do. Now all he wants to do is be u see the water.
Becki is amazing! She’s really observant and coaches each baby based on what they need.
My little boy has always loved his water babies lesson. It was so easy to book on. I am so impressed with what he can already do at 8 months old. Emma our swim teacher is amazing and great with the children and parents.
It's brilliant. Both my children love going swimming and they have learnt so much from their teachers. The teachers are kind, patient, and experienced. They explain everything they teach and support you and your child. We do different things each week, and it's always great fun.
We have been swimming with water babies for a few months now after it being recommended by a friend. We have found it well structured and the system they follow with the characters and badges is great for The kids to see. Our teacher is lovely and confident with the lesson plans ! Only down side is our locations pool it’s a very high sided pool but doesn’t dampen our lesson. We can’t wait to progress further with water babies now! X
We had underwater photos taken with Waterbabies and what a lovely experience. The team were so professional and lovely. They made me and my little one feel very relaxed and we got some fabulous photos from the shoot! Well worth the money and we can’t wait to get our photos printed and up on the wall:
We swim with Lilly in Plymouth and have done since June 2024. Our little ones confidence has sky rocketed and we couldn’t thank Lilly and the Water Babies team for this! I have dealt with Holly over the phone on numerous occasions who has always been happy to help and always goes above and beyond to make sure everything is always running smooth! Couldn’t thank everyone enough for all their support with Avas swimming since started and can’t wait to see her confidence grow more over time!
Took our little one for an underwater photoshoot! The day was so smooth and he felt at ease, just as he is during the weekly lessons. The photos from it were gorgeous and are ones to cherish for a lifetime! Can't wait for him to be able to do this again in the future when he reaches the end of his waterbabies journey to show a beginning and end point, but we still have a number of years before we need to think about finishing these amazing lessons.
We’ve been with waterbabies for 17 months now and at 21 months my little boy can hold on and move along the pool wall to safety, blow bubbles, swim independently between me and his teacher using his tiger arms and kick kicks and now starting to use a life vest to support his balance and become more independent. Adorable seeing the confidence and learning weekly
Sarah our swim teacher is fantastic We love our swim classes each week - Sarah is amazing with the kids and really knows each of her little ones and puts us mums at ease with her cheerful and fun way of teaching!
my baby absolutely loves water babies.
Amazing! My little girl has come on leaps and bounds in and outside of the pool, learning new skill while swimming and her strength improving in and out! Thank you so much water babies!
We took part in the underwater photoshoot with waterbabies! It was such a well organised event with friendly faces! The team had such good patience with all the little ones. Sarah was absolutely amazing and was quick to reassure both babies and parents when the nerves got the best of us! Gavin the photographer was also incredible at giving high fives to little ones to show he isn’t that scary!! Incredible photos we absolutely love our images and will treasure them forever! Couldn’t have had a better team and outcome!
Absolutely amazing course and lead by such a kind and encouraging teacher. Everything is explained clearly and each week we learn something new. Would highly recommend to anyone with babies wanting to be safe in the water.
So nice my child love it . The speed at which I saw children under 3 swimming completely impressed me, even though my son still doesn’t swim yet despite having started swimming lessons two months ago—but I’m confident.”
My daughter really enjoys water babies all the teachers have been such fun and great at teaching her since she was a baby.
Based on analysis of 36 reviews rated 1-2 stars for Water Babies
“Rude teacher, poor facilities and same thing every week”
“Rude teacher, poor facilities and same thing every week”
“Some good teachers but stinking nasty attitude from the business manager”
“The teachers are amazing and lessons engaging”
“They will cancel your lesson less than 24hrs and it’s ok to get a refund”
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Water Babies is a leading provider of baby swimming lessons in the UK, focusing on water safety and aquatic skills for infants and young children. Catering to families with children aged 0 to 14 years, the company offers structured swimming programs designed to build confidence and essential swimming abilities from the very first lesson. Their curriculum emphasizes water safety, core aquatic skills, and swimming strokes, ensuring that children develop crucial life skills in a friendly and supportive environment. The company's lessons are conducted by highly qualified instructors who create a positive and engaging experience for both children and parents. Water Babies is known for its innovative approach to child water safety and drowning prevention, utilizing a research-based curriculum that promotes essential developmental milestones. With warm pool settings and a digital skills tracker, Water Babies aims to provide a fun and effective learning experience for young swimmers.
Water Babies receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, highlighting the exceptional quality of its instructors and the engaging nature of the lessons. Reviewers consistently praise the teachers for their friendliness and ability to connect with both children and parents, making the swimming experience enjoyable and supportive. Many customers note significant improvements in their babies' confidence and swimming skills, often starting lessons as early as six weeks old. However, some critiques mention issues with lesson organization and the size of certain pools, which can affect the overall experience. Despite these minor concerns, the majority of parents express satisfaction with the structured and fun lessons that foster a love for water in their little ones. Overall, Water Babies is regarded as a fantastic choice for introducing babies to swimming.
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