Turtle Tots West Glasgow & Renfrewshire

Turtle Tots West Glasgow & Renfrewshire Turtle Tots is an innovative and fun baby and pre-school swimming programme. You can join our programme at any stage.

Turtle Tots is an innovative and unique swimming programme, which begins during pregnancy and continues once your baby is born. Mums-to-be can join our Turtle Tums aquanatal yoga classes which help you prepare for pregnancy and birth. Once your baby is born you can join our Turtle Tots and Turtle Toddlers programme which teaches you how to teach your child to swim in a relaxed and sociable environment. All our programmes have been devised in conjunction with a personal trainer to ensure that mums (and dads!) receive a work-out while swimming with their babies to help with post-natal fitness and well-being. If you are interested and want to find out about classes in your area please contact me.

14/09/2026

Can’t I just take my baby swimming myself?” Of course you can- family swims are brilliant!
The difference of joining our lessons is having someone there to show you how to make that time count. Instead of wondering what to do beyond a cuddle and a splash, you’ll learn how to support your baby, build their confidence and gently introduce new skills as they grow.

You still get all the lovely smiles and one-to-one time. We simply give you the ideas and reassurance to help you both get more from the water.

Fancy making swimming part of your week? Drop us an email and we’ll help you find a suitable class.
[email protected]

11/09/2026

Your toddler loves water and would jump straight into the pool given half a chance. Brilliant… and also slightly terrifying!
Confidence is a wonderful start, but young children don’t yet understand depth, danger or where their abilities end.

Our swimming lessons help put safer habits behind that fearless enthusiasm. They practise waiting before entering, listening for a signal, turning in the water and returning to safety- without taking away the fun they already love.
We don’t want to dampen their confidence. We want to give it safer foundations.

Does this sound like your little water lover?

A Saturday activity they’ll love- and you can feel good about.Our 9.40am Sea Lions class at Cleveden Secondary, in Glasg...
09/09/2026

A Saturday activity they’ll love- and you can feel good about.
Our 9.40am Sea Lions class at Cleveden Secondary, in Glasgow's West End, is designed for little ones aged 15-26 months. It’s half an hour of splashing, songs and focused time together, while they build confidence and learn skills that really matter.

It’s early enough to enjoy before the rest of the weekend takes over…and all that activity may help with the lunchtime nap too! We currently have spaces available:

🐢 Saturdays at 9.40am
🐢 Cleveden Secondary School
🐢 Sea Lions: 15–26 months

Book through our website or email us if you’d like to check whether it’s the right class for your little one.
📧[email protected]

Grey, wet and wondering how you’re going to entertain a little one all week? ☔️Turtle Tots gives you a plan that doesn’t...
07/09/2026

Grey, wet and wondering how you’re going to entertain a little one all week? ☔️

Turtle Tots gives you a plan that doesn’t depend on the Scottish weather- fun, familiar songs, playful activities and proper one-to-one time with your baby or toddler in a supportive, friendly environment.
They’ll be learning through play while you enjoy half an hour away from the washing, the toys and everything else waiting at home. Then it’s into a cosy outfit and, hopefully, time for a good nap! (them maybe not you, but we don't judge.)

We have selected spaces across our West Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Drymen and Loch Lomond classes. Send us a message and we’ll help you find one that fits your week.

Do you have a little one aged 15–26 months around Glasgow’s West End? We currently have six spaces in our Saturday morni...
04/09/2026

Do you have a little one aged 15–26 months around Glasgow’s West End? We currently have six spaces in our Saturday morning Sea Lion class at Cleveden Secondary School.
At this stage, toddlers are becoming more active, curious and independent, so our Sea Lion lessons give them plenty of opportunities to move, splash and explore the water with their grown-up beside them. Through songs, games and repeated activities, they’ll continue building their confidence while developing early swimming and water-safety skills.

The class runs at 9.40am on Saturdays, making it a lovely way to start the weekend before the rest of the day takes over. You’ll enjoy focused time together, they’ll burn off some of that toddler energy and, with any luck, you may even get a good nap afterwards!

There are currently six places available, so if you’ve been thinking about starting swimming lessons, this is a great opportunity to join the class without waiting for another term.

Book the Saturday 9.40am Sea Lion class at Cleveden through our website, or message us if you’d like to check that it’s the right stage for your child.

02/09/2026

If your toddler runs everywhere, climbs everything and only listens when it suits them, you might be wondering how on earth they’ll manage a swimming lesson.

The good news is that lessons for little ones don’t rely on them sitting quietly or concentrating for long stretches. We use songs, repetition, play and plenty of movement to keep them involved, with short activities that suit the way toddlers naturally learn.

In fact, energetic children often love having the freedom to kick, splash, reach and move through the water. At the same time, they begin to learn important pool routines, such as waiting for a signal before entering, listening to the grown-up supporting them and getting in and out safely.

They won’t follow every instruction perfectly and some weeks they may be more interested in doing their own thing- that’s toddler life, and our teachers are very used to it. We don’t expect perfectly behaved little swimmers; we help each child join in and learn at their own pace.

If you’ve been putting off lessons because your toddler is always on the go, send us an email and we’ll help you find the right class. [email protected]

If you’re at home with a baby or toddler around Drymen, Balfron, Killearn, Strathblane or Loch Lomond, our Wednesday mor...
31/08/2026

If you’re at home with a baby or toddler around Drymen, Balfron, Killearn, Strathblane or Loch Lomond, our Wednesday morning swimming classes could be just the thing to break up your week.

We know the days with little ones can sometimes feel very long, especially when you’ve already exhausted the usual walks, toys and coffee-shop trips by 10am! Turtle Tots gives you a reason to get out of the house, enjoy some focused time together and meet other parents, while your little one gradually becomes happier and more confident in the water.

Our friendly parent-and-child classes at Buchanan Arms are suitable for babies and young children from six months, with selected spaces still available on Wednesday mornings. Everything is taught through songs, play and age-appropriate activities, so you’ll both be supported throughout the lesson- even if it’s your first time in the pool together.

You don’t need to wait for the next term to join us. Take a look at the available Drymen classes on our website, or send us an email if you’re unsure which one would suit your child.
[email protected]

The swimming lesson is the easy part…it’s getting everyone changed afterwards that can feel like a military operation. 😂...
27/08/2026

The swimming lesson is the easy part…it’s getting everyone changed afterwards that can feel like a military operation. 😂

What do you pack? Who gets dressed first? How do you work around naps and feeds? And what happens when your tired baby starts crying just as you’re standing there in a wet swimming costume?

We’ve answered four of the questions parents often worry about before their first baby swimming lesson for you.
Our biggest tip? Keep it simple and don’t expect everything to run perfectly.

Babies will occasionally arrive tired. Feeds won’t always fall at the ideal time. Someone will probably cry, and you may forget something you were certain you packed.

None of that means the lesson is ruined- and nobody in the changing room is judging you. We’ve all been there!
Save this post for your first lesson, or send it to someone who’s getting ready to take their baby swimming.

What’s your best baby-swimming changing-room tip?

25/08/2026

You don’t need to be a confident swimmer to help your child become one. We know that getting into the pool can feel daunting when you’re not particularly comfortable in the water yourself.

But you won’t be expected to swim lengths, go underwater or know what you’re doing before you arrive. Your Turtle Tots teacher will guide you through the whole lesson, showing you how to hold and support your little one safely while you enjoy the water together.

And there’s absolutely no judgement. Plenty of parents join us because they don’t feel confident around water and want something different for their child.
You don’t have to arrive feeling brave and ready for anything. Your confidence can grow alongside theirs, one lesson at a time.

If this is the worry that’s been stopping you from booking, have a chat with us first. Drop us an email.

Around 1 in 4 Scottish children couldn’t swim a length of a pool by the time they left primary school.That finding came ...
24/08/2026

Around 1 in 4 Scottish children couldn’t swim a length of a pool by the time they left primary school.

That finding came from a 2023 evaluation of school swimming provision in Scotland- and it’s a reminder that we can’t always assume children will learn to swim through school.
The Scottish Government has since announced plans for a universal swimming offer for primary-aged children, which is a positive step. But school provision and regular swimming lessons aren’t quite the same thing.

Starting young gives children time to become familiar with the water, build confidence and develop their skills gradually- long before they’re expected to swim a full length.
It isn’t about trying to create an Olympic swimmer at four years old. It’s about making water feel familiar and helping them develop skills that can stay with them as they grow.

Our Turtle Tots lessons are available for babies and children from around 12 weeks to five years across selected venues in West Glasgow, Renfrewshire, West Dunbartonshire and Drymen.

Send us an email or visit our website to find your nearest class.
[email protected]

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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