Aqua Babies / Swim School
We are Ray and Alli from Aqua Babies & Kiddies Surrey, a 5.0★ swim school with venues in Chessington and Dorking. We offer expert, child-centred swimming lessons for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and primary/secondary school-aged children.
Our child-led baby and toddler classes are designed to be fun, supportive and developmentally beneficial, combining sensory play, imaginative storytelling and gentle teaching techniques that help little ones grow in confidence in the water.
Parents are active partners in every lesson, strengthening bonding while learning valuable skills to use beyond class.
Our preschool lessons build strong swimming foundations through fun, structured activities that develop water confidence, independence, coordination and essential life-saving skills in a supportive, age-appropriate environment.
For primary and secondary school-aged children, our lessons progress swimmers through structured stages that build water safety, stamina and strong technique across all four strokes. Children develop the confidence and competency expected at each level while fostering a lifelong love of swimming.
We’ve proudly served families across Surrey, including Dorking, Bagshot and Cranleigh, for over 8 years, and we’re excited to now welcome families to our newly opened and refurbished pool in Chessington! Our warm, sensory-rich aquatic environment brings high-quality swim education, small class sizes and expert support closer to families in North Surrey and South West London.
Whatever stage your child is at, we’re here to help them become confident, capable swimmers!
“Aqua Babies is the best swim school we’ve ever been to. Ray is a brilliant teacher who always goes above and beyond for the children.
I recommend this service because of Ray’s teaching methods and his wonderful attitude towards the kids. It’s great value for money and has really accelerated our children’s learning. It’s been absolutely brilliant.”
– Kam
“Ray has been absolutely phenomenal and has taught my daughter how to swim and feel fully confident in the water over the last three and a half years. He is attentive, calm, and incredibly skilled at getting the best out of each child throughout their swimming journey.
I recommend this service because of absolutely everything, but especially the lesson format and the way Ray structures each session. I’ve recommended Aqua Babies to all of our family, friends, and neighbours. This is expert coaching that builds incredible water confidence and strong technique.
We’ve had over three years of amazing progress, and I’d say that Ray at Aqua Babies is an absolute must for families.”
– Becca Jordan-Haylock
“My daughter has gained real confidence in the water and is learning to swim independently with Aqua Babies. It’s excellent value for money, and I can clearly see the improvement in her swimming. The class sizes are just right, so it feels like each child receives one-to-one attention.
Ray is a fantastic teacher – calm, patient, and quick to understand each child’s individual needs and confidence levels in the water. He adapts the lessons accordingly and makes them fun and engaging for the children.
This is a wonderful service, and it’s so rewarding to see my daughter enjoying her swimming so much.”
– Emily