LESSONS FOR 4 months TO 6 MONTH OLDS ARE FREE!
Kirby Swim is a premium provider of Toddler & Baby Swimming Lessons Perth & Mandurah. Our programs have been designed by an Olympic Gold Medalist to develop stronger swimmers and are delivered by nationally accredited teachers in a smaller class to give your child extra attention and help them learn. Starting in January 2025, we’re offering FREE baby swimming lessons to new and existing customers. These are our baby dolphin lessons for babies from 4 to 6 months old.
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These lessons are conducted in a format offered nowhere else in Perth and developed by an Olympic Gold Medalist in conjunction with a physiotherapist to combine a love of swimming with knowledge of child development and learning. Beginning from 4 months up to 3 years, infants and toddlers at the start of their swimming journey are taught several life-saving swimming skills that are essential for water safety & water confidence.
These skills are slowly and lovingly introduced in our infant swimming lessons, baby swimming lessons and toddler swimming lessons. We create a playful environment with small class sizes when your child is ready to ensure your child has a fun yet valuable learning experience. The use of song helps us teach babies essential skills such as floating, turning back to touch, grabbing the edge, ‘falling in, ‘ kicking, and breath control. We have a maximum of 8 children per class, with each level matched for age and developmental stage.
Our swim programs are in heated pools warmed to a very comfortable 32-34 degrees and double sanitised to maintain the best water quality in Perth baby swimming lessons!
When you take an Olympic Gold Medalist ( Bill Kirby OAM) and combine those skills with a Physiotherapist (Saskia Kirby B.Sc) and add over 40 years of combined teaching experience, you get an amazing baby and toddler swimming program!
Our Toddler & Baby Swimming program program, from 4 months of age onwards, is focused on teaching children the life-saving skills of swimming as early and as well as possible.
We believe the best way to teach children to swim is with fun, love and a program based on their developmental readiness and needs.
Learning to swim is a life-saving skill in the under 3 age group, and at Kirby Swim, our baby and toddler swimming lessons are focused on the skills that make our children safer around water, such as breath control, floating, kicking, turning and independence – all while developing their water confidence & water safety skills.
Our swim school believes that early swimmers are safer sooner, and with skills-focused swimming classes such as ours, your child can develop strong swimming skills in a fun and engaging way.
Our baby and toddler swimming lessons are not just singing and movement in the water! At Kirby Swim, we are highly focused on early skill development, particularly the development of safety skills that make children stronger and safer around water.
Baby and toddler lessons focus on four main areas: safety skills, floating skills, propulsion skills and breath control skills. Each week, we plan our lessons to have the best variety of skill practice, and we gradually progress skills each week to suit your child’s stage of development and readiness.
We know that learning to swim saves lives, and we are focused on having stronger, safer children in our community who learn to swim early and develop and maintain essential swimming skills through a professionally developed toddlers & baby swimming program.
Below are all the toddler & baby swimming levels offered by Kirby Swim
4 months → 6 months: A gentle introduction to swimming with the first concepts of safety, propulsion, floating and breath control learned.
6 months → 1 year & walking:
The Dolphin Level is all about helping young swimmers feel safe, supported, and happy in the water. With the guidance of a parent or carer, children begin to explore the water environment through gentle, playful activities that lay the foundation for future swimming skills.
1 year & walking → 3 years:
The Jellyfish Level focuses on helping young swimmers become more confident and independent in the water. With gentle support and fun, skill-based activities, children begin to explore breath control, floating, and early swimming movements—all while learning essential safety habits.
Starfish Level: Growing Confidence, Control & Early Independence
The Starfish level is a progression-only level after students have completed the skills of previous Jellyfish Level. This class supports swimmers as they become more confident underwater, begin floating independently, and take early steps toward swimming on their own. With gentle support and encouragement, children build essential safety and movement skills in a fun and engaging way.
Turtle Level: Building Independence, Safety & Underwater Confidence
The Turtle Level is all about helping swimmers become more independent and confident in the water. Turtle Swimmers have graduated from Starfish level and have a strong base of skills. At this stage, children begin to link together key skills like floating, breathing, and swimming, while also learning how to respond safely in different water situations.
Kirby Swim has 6 convenient locations across Mandurah & the Perth Metro area for all of its swimming lessons & programs. The coloured images down below indicate which of our locations offer this service. Please read through the location page to understand exactly what services are offered at this location.
Baby swimming lessons offer numerous benefits, including enhancing water safety skills, boosting physical development, and improving coordination and balance. They also foster a love for swimming early on.
Babies can start swimming lessons from as young as 4 months old at Kirby Swim, ensuring a gentle introduction to water in a warm, safe environment.
Look for programs with experienced instructors, a focus on safety, and a positive learning environment. Kirby Swim, led by Olympic Gold Medalist Bill Kirby, offers all these, ensuring high-quality lessons.
Our top priority is safety. We maintain a clean, secure environment and our instructors are trained in baby swim safety and first aid.
Sessions are designed to keep babies engaged without overexerting them, typically lasting around 30 minutes.
Babies learn basic water safety, buoyancy, and the foundation for future swimming strokes.
Activities are designed to be fun and engaging, incorporating songs, games, and gentle water exploration.
Parents are required to be in the water with their babies, fostering bonding and reassurance.
Pricing varies, so we recommend viewing our pricing page for the most accurate information.
We keep our classes small to ensure personalized attention, with a favorable instructor-to-child ratio.
Swimming lessons can be incredibly beneficial for babies afraid of water, helping them gradually build confidence and comfort.
Our experienced instructors are skilled in comforting and reassuring babies, adapting the lesson to each child’s needs.
If your baby is healthy and you feel comfortable, they’re likely ready to start swimming lessons.
Classes are age and skill-appropriate, ensuring your baby is placed in the right level for their development.
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