About Aquatots
Teaching children to swim since 2002
The Aquatots story started in 2002 when we opened our Canberra swim school. Our mission is simple: reduce drowning rates by helping kids love learning to swim. We started by teaching young swimmers. Now, we welcome everyone, from babies as young as six weeks to skilled squad swimmers. Our program focuses on swimming technique and water safety. We give every student skills that might save lives. We keep improving our methods. We use the latest global research and effective aquatic education techniques. This helps us achieve the best results for every swimmer.
We proudly launched Australia’s first aquatic program for small babies. Now, infants can enjoy the water starting at just 6 weeks old. This program, made with local medical experts, shows how water experiences help early development.
Our unique teaching method comes from Principal Debbie Sarri. She has a Bachelor of Education from UC, focusing on early childhood and physical education. With over 40 years of experience in aquatic teaching, she offers valuable insights. Together with learn to swim specialists Alena and Daniel Sarri, Aquatots remains a family owned and operated swim school. We're not just business owners; we're in the pool teaching because we love what we do and believe in leading by example.
Each class is designed with care. It matches your child's development stage, so they can learn with peers who are growing at a similar pace. Parents feel assured that their children are mastering skills that match their abilities well. Our fun activities do more than just swimming. They help kids learn colors, counting, the alphabet, and nursery songs before school starts. Longitudinal research confirms what we see every day. Kids who start swimming early have better coordination and overall health. They also focus more and often read better than their friends.
Award winning instructors.
Small group classes.
All instructors have Swim Australia or Austswim Certification. They also hold specialized qualifications for Babies and Infants. Each team member also finishes Aquatots' training program. This helps them become real aquatic educators.
Some of our very first baby swimmers have grown up to become our passionate instructors today.
We teach natural buoyancy. This builds each child's confidence in their abilities. They also learn efficient swimming techniques. Swimming the right way is important not only for competition but also for survival. Good technique saves energy in emergencies. We're creating swimmers who'll carry both skill and passion for water throughout their lives.
Our purpose-built pools are designed for learning. They offer warm, clean facilities and excellent water quality. Advanced UV treatment and rapid turnover systems ensure the cleanest possible environment. These private facilities provide ideal conditions for consistent, year round learning without interruption.
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