Give your child a calm and confident start with baby and toddler swimming lessons in Melbourne. At Surrey Park Swimming, children aged 3 months to 3 years learn in small, nurturing classes led by experienced infant teachers who prioritise safety, comfort, and gentle progression. Our warm, welcoming water environments — including purpose-built mineral pools at selected locations — help babies feel secure and supported from their very first lesson, giving you peace of mind while they begin building lifelong water confidence.
We currently offer free introductory lessons for babies aged 3–6 months, providing a gentle and supportive first experience in the water.
3 months – 3 years old
NOT available
Our baby and toddler swimming lessons support each stage of your child’s early development through gentle, play-based learning with a parent or carer actively involved. Children progress through structured, age-appropriate levels in a fun and nurturing environment, building practical water safety habits from the very beginning. Guided by experienced infant teachers, each child learns at their own pace, creating positive early experiences, lasting comfort in the water, and supporting strong physical and cognitive development, as research shows early swimming can enhance childhood development.
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We currently offer free 3–6 month infant lessons providing a calm, gentle introduction to the water for babies and their parent or carer.
In a relaxed, play-based environment, you’ll learn safe, supportive holds and simple water activities that build comfort and confidence together. With your baby supported appropriately, they can enjoy freer movement in the water, and you’ll gain the skills to read their cues and help them feel secure as they begin their swimming journey.
When your child turns 6 months they progress to our Tiny Tots class.
Class structure moves between songs, games, and circuits to keep the class engaging for the adults while providing the skill repetition your baby needs to learn. Our lessons will keep your baby engaged and progressions will adapt to be easier or more challenging depending on your child’s swimming ability.
When your child turns 1yr they progress to our Tots class.
Our lessons adapt to meet your child’s developmental changes. Toddlers start to want more autonomy over their choices so we adapt each activity to ensure the required skills are targeted while providing your toddler with choices. Our lessons will keep your toddler engaged and progressions will adapt to be easier or more challenging depending on your child’s swimming ability.
When your child turns 2 yrs they move to our Talented Tots class
Your specially trained teachers ensure classes are designed to prepare your child for lessons on their own.
When your child turns 3 yrs they move to our PreLevel 1 class in our preschool program by themselves with a teacher in the water.
Surrey Park Swimming offers baby and toddler swimming lessons across Melbourne’s eastern and northern suburbs, with locations in Blackburn, Box Hill, and Heidelberg. Each provides a calm, supportive environment where young children can build confidence and safer water habits.
Blackburn – Surrey Park Swimming (Mineral Water Pool)
Our purpose-built Blackburn swim school features warm mineral water, creating a gentle and calming environment ideal for babies and young children.
Box Hill – Aqualink Learn to Swim by Surrey Park Swimming
Located within Aqualink Box Hill, this location offers convenient access to structured baby and toddler swimming lessons in a professional aquatic setting.
Heidelberg – Learn to Swim Victoria (Mineral Water Pool)
Our Heidelberg swim school is purpose-built for learn-to-swim, with warm mineral water that helps babies and toddlers feel comfortable, secure, and supported.
Answers to commonly asked questions about our swim lessons and programs.
We start lessons at 6 months of age in warm water. This is an ideal time to start. Find out more about the reasons to start learning to swim now, here.
Early swimming lessons teach your child to wait for you before they enter water, the basics on how to float, and staying safer around water for your whole family. Find out more about the benefits of early learn to swim classes here.
Yes, our pools are warm and between 30-34 degrees and all classes for 6month – 12month olds are in 32-34 degree water.
"Surrey park swimming club is a fantastic centre that facilitates for all ages from babies - mature aged adults. I’ve been taking my child for over 12 months now and she has become so confident in the pool. The educators are fantastic and make the lessons engaging, instructive and fun."
Karah,
Parent
"Swimming lessons at Surrey Park Swimming have become such a great part of our family routine. To see my baby become comfortable and happy in the water has been awesome, and it’s amazing to see her progress with skills like being underwater. The instructors are lovely, passionate, and knowledgeable. The mineral pool has been great for her skin."
Mel,
Parent
"Very happy with Surrey Park Swimming at Blackburn. Very professional staff, experienced teachers, cosy facilities, and both my kids have enjoyed and progressed well. Highly recommended."
Natasa,
Parent
"My baby started lessons at 6 months old and after clinging to us in the first lesson has warmed up and now loves to attend her swimming lessons. It is now one of the highlights of her week! At 2 years old, she can now climb out of the pool, wait before jumping in, submerge underwater with confidence and just loves the water. We highly recommend the baby and toddler swim lessons at Surrey Park Swimming!"
Hugh,
Parent
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