Babies and Preschool
Preschool (3–5 years)
Five preschool levels build water confidence, independence and foundational swimming skills.
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Preschool (3–5 years)
Five preschool levels build water confidence, independence and foundational swimming skills.
Swimming information
Program details and questions
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For preschool children learning to work directly with a teacher. Beginners and children with previous lessons can enter at a level suited to their confidence and skills.
Preschool sits within the preschool age group. Healthways’ preschool pathway has five levels; age alone does not determine placement.
Preschool sits within the preschool age group. Healthways’ preschool pathway has five levels; age alone does not determine placement.
• Who it’s for: 3–5 years
• Session length: 30 minutes
• Learning format: Up to 4 students
• Session length: 30 minutes
• Learning format: Up to 4 students
Skills develop at an individual pace. These are learning goals, not guaranteed outcomes after a set number of lessons.
• Float & find balance: Build buoyancy, body positioning and confidence on the front and back.
• Move through the water: Develop arm and leg movements towards independent swimming.
• Introduce breathing: Combine breathing skills with the foundations of stroke technique.
• Float & find balance: Build buoyancy, body positioning and confidence on the front and back.
• Move through the water: Develop arm and leg movements towards independent swimming.
• Introduce breathing: Combine breathing skills with the foundations of stroke technique.
Teachers use toys, equipment and activities to introduce skills. In-water platforms and steps support independent sitting or standing, with teacher assistance for deeper-water activities.
Getting ready:
• Swimwear; a swim nappy if your child is still toilet-training.
• A towel and a bag for wet clothing.
• A change of clothes for after the lesson.
Allow time to check in and get changed. Mention any access or support needs when arranging your first visit.
Getting ready:
• Swimwear; a swim nappy if your child is still toilet-training.
• A towel and a bag for wet clothing.
• A change of clothes for after the lesson.
Allow time to check in and get changed. Mention any access or support needs when arranging your first visit.
• Beginner & Beginner Gold: An introduction to water confidence and foundational skills.
• Confident, Intermediate & Advanced: Build independence and basic stroke technique as skills develop.
• School-age swimming: At five, children can attend preschool or the equivalent school-age level; by six, the school-age program is more appropriate.
Assessments and next steps
Teachers review progress and recommend a suitable next level when the swimmer is ready. Teacher assessments generally take place every four to six weeks. Progress reviews set goals; skill evaluations record development towards the next level.
• Confident, Intermediate & Advanced: Build independence and basic stroke technique as skills develop.
• School-age swimming: At five, children can attend preschool or the equivalent school-age level; by six, the school-age program is more appropriate.
Assessments and next steps
Teachers review progress and recommend a suitable next level when the swimmer is ready. Teacher assessments generally take place every four to six weeks. Progress reviews set goals; skill evaluations record development towards the next level.
Preschool tuition guide
See the Swimming Lessons price guide for published category rates. Confirm your selected class, start date and total with reception. Regular enrolments use a $150 Swim Starter deposit before the first monthly debit.
For published fees, billing conditions, addresses and pool facilities, see the Swimming Lessons page.
Choose your centre:
• Mont Albert North: 03 9895 2300
• Ringwood: 03 9879 5777
Tell us your preferred location and suitable days. The team will confirm available sessions.
See the Swimming Lessons price guide for published category rates. Confirm your selected class, start date and total with reception. Regular enrolments use a $150 Swim Starter deposit before the first monthly debit.
For published fees, billing conditions, addresses and pool facilities, see the Swimming Lessons page.
Choose your centre:
• Mont Albert North: 03 9895 2300
• Ringwood: 03 9879 5777
Tell us your preferred location and suitable days. The team will confirm available sessions.
No. Preschool levels include beginners. Describe their experience when enquiring so the team can discuss a suitable starting point.
Preschool lessons work towards participation directly with the teacher. If your child still needs an adult in the water, discuss readiness and alternatives before enrolling.
Participants leave the pool after class so the next lesson can begin. Ask reception separately about public-swimming availability.
Eligible absences notified at least two hours before class can receive a make-up token. Enrolment and booking conditions apply. See the Swimming Lessons page for the full policy.
The form requests contact from the team. It does not reserve a place, process payment or confirm enrolment.
Include your child’s age, their previous lessons or known level, preferred centre and suitable days. Let us know if you want to discuss extra support.
Use the page’s enquiry button to contact the team. For lesson dates, fees and other swimming information, open the More menu above.
Use the page’s enquiry button to contact the team. For lesson dates, fees and other swimming information, open the More menu above.
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