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, 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 Ireland. Through a network of exceptional 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 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.
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Reviews
Posted on Google Sinéad McCabe01/07/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really enjoyed the lessons and I now feel more confident taking my baby swimming. Our teacher Kimberlie Rose is so kind and patient with the babies, cannot recommend Turtle Tots enough.Posted on Google Claire o'connor28/06/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Liam loved his swimming lessonsPosted on Google Ana Silva10/06/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My daughter has started swimming lesson with Turtle Tots, for the first time, for the summer time and we are having so much fun. As a parent I think swimming is such a great, fun and important skill. The classes are well elaborated for the young ones, and our teacher Niamh Doyle is great. Would highly recommend.Posted on Google Claire Bedford10/06/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really recommend turtle tots, excellent instructors, child led and child focused. Small classes with great interactionPosted on Google Keelin Hughes09/06/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great lessons, fun for parents and babyPosted on Google Stacey Murray08/06/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My little boy Ollie loves going to Turtle Tots every week. It’s amazing to see how much his confidence has grown over the last few months. Thank you to Emer for making the classes super fun, will definitely be enrolling in the Autumn term. ☺️Posted on Google Shane Kennedy07/06/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've done Turtle Tots with both of my daughters in the Clayton in Cork and they both absolutely flourished in the classes. Their confidence grew hugely over the courses, as did their enjoyment of it. The teachers are absolutely amazing and really respond to every child's needs during the class.Posted on Google Dervla07/06/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great instructor, both my boys really enjoy going every week, it’s a fun and stress free lesson.Posted on Google Siobhan Ní Dhufaidh07/06/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really enjoying the classes in Liffey Valley with Veronika. She has made us both feel at ease in the water despite my daughter only being 4 months old. The classes are fun too which keeps baby entertained.
