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Preschool and infant SwimsafeInfant and preschool Swimsafe

Infant and preschool Swimsafe develops water confidence through games and fun activities.

Any child over 18 months can participate, and mum, dad or an adult carer joins the child in the water for every lesson. This helps develop confidence, and the adult then learns how to teach and encourage the child after lessons are finished.

Children under 4 years are generally not sufficiently developed to learn the skills necessary to swim. However, Swimsafe teaches basic familiarisation and safety skills such as getting in and out of the water, blowing bubbles and floating.

Tadpoles

Tadpoles

For young children with little or no experience in the water. The aim is to develop water familiarisation and basic skills such as submerging, blowing bubbles and safe entry and exit.
Frogs

Frogs

For young children who have some experience in the water, but still require flotation or adult support. The aim is to develop confidence and movement through water.

Platypus

Platypus

For preschool age children who are confident in the water and require minimal adult support. This transitional class aims to develop independence from adult support, whilst learning basic stroke and breathing skills.

Class times and prices

Classes are held on consecutive weekdays except where otherwise noted. The length of classes varies between locations. Enrolment fees do not include pool entry which may also vary between pools.

  • 30 minutes duration over nine consecutive days - $40.25
  • 35 minutes over eight consecutive days - $40.25  

Important information about infant and preschool Swimsafe

  • Class sizes will vary between pools but generally will not exceed six
  • Not all grades will be available at all pools
  • Some classes may be composite
  • Sometimes instructors may need to be replaced during a program due to illness or other circumstances
  • A parent or carer needs to be in the pool assisting each child
  • Parents are responsible for the supervision of siblings while participating in a class with preschool children.

Swimsafe infant and preschool lessons in NSW:

How to enrol