Pre-School

The Aquatots pre school program places your child at the heart of everything we do. We foster their natural affinity for water while equipping them with skills that could prove vital throughout their life.


Your child will thrive in small groups alongside peers who share similar swimming abilities. Our thoughtfully designed pool areas ensure every precious minute of the 30 minute session is spent learning and growing. Small group learning offers great benefits beyond swimming. Kids build communication skills, learn to share, and enjoy taking turns with new friends.


At Aquatots, we believe in teaching children to trust their own buoyancy. This natural ability is exactly what they'll need should they ever face an unexpected water situation. When children learn to swim in deeper water from the start, they develop an unshakeable confidence. This travels with them wherever they swim.


Every child brings their own unique personality and learning style to the pool, and we celebrate these differences. Our preschool program covers all four strokes at every level. This way, each child can progress at their own pace. The Aquatots approach helps you find out how your child learns best. Then, it supports their water journey using methods that match their unique strengths.

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Sea Horses 1

Ages 3 to 5 years

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  • Sea Horse 1 welcomes children aged 3 to 5 years who are just beginning their swimming adventure.

    At this exciting stage, we help them find their natural buoyancy. We do this through imaginative play, fun toys, delightful games, and familiar songs. Your child will learn to hold their breath underwater. This skill is key for floating confidently.


    Children in Sea Horse 1 swim independently without a parent or guardian in the water during these engaging 30 minute classes.


    Children graduate from this level when they start kindergarten or can glide front and back correctly. They should also show proper head and body positioning, along with a jump and twist back to the wall.

Sea Horses 2

Ages 3 to 5 years

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  • Sea Horse 2 builds on the solid foundation of children who've mastered natural buoyancy both front and back.

    Now comes the exciting part: learning to move through water with purpose. The Aquatots program develops propulsion through effective kicking techniques and underwater pulling movements. We teach all four strokes. Kids who do well in Breaststroke and Butterfly often need help with Freestyle and Backstroke. This comprehensive approach ensures every type of swimmer advances confidently. Basic breathing patterns also become part of their growing skill set.


    Children in Sea Horse 2 swim on their own for 30 minutes. No parent or guardian is in the water during these sessions.


    • To graduate from Sea Horse 2, children must:
    • Show good front propulsive technique.
    • Roll smoothly to their back while breathing correctly.
    • Keep moving on their back.
    • Perform basic survival backstroke.




Sea Horses 3

Ages 3 to 5 years

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  • Sea Horse 3 swimmers have mastered basic breathing techniques.

    They can swim confidently on their front and back. This level marks an exciting transition into learning proper stroke techniques. We continue teaching all four strokes to support every swimming style. Practice occurs with brief, focused laps that avoid fatigue and guarantee quality movements each time. Reducing tiredness helps children learn faster. This way, their muscles remember the right techniques naturally.


    Sea Horse 3 children swim independently without a parent or guardian in the water throughout these focused 30 minute classes.


    Children graduate from Sea Horse 3 when they can:


    • Show basic arm strokes for front and back.
    • Coordinate their breathing with each stroke.
    • Synchronize arms and legs to glide smoothly.
    • Jump and perform a self-rescue onto their back.

Sea Horses 4

Ages 3 to 5 years

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  • Sea Horse 4 celebrates our most accomplished pre school swimmers.

    These confident kids can already swim basic strokes. Now, they’re ready to improve their technique in all four styles. This level introduces the finer points of swimming, including side breathing and precise timing for each stroke.


    Sea Horse 4 swimmers swim alone in the water. They don't have a parent or guardian with them during these 30-minute advanced sessions.


    Graduation from Sea Horse 4 happens when children start Kindergarten. By then, they have mastered all four strokes taught at this level.

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