Meet Elise

Hey there! I am Elise Cheng and I am a waterbabies teacher for Scotland East & West. I have been a teacher for 6 months now and it honestly has been so much fun! I decided to become a waterbabies teacher after being a lifeguard and watching lessons from poolside.

No-one is left behind in this job…

I thought that this was something I would love to do one day. An opening came up and it was the perfect job for me. The team at waterbabies Scotland East & West are so friendly and have given me the opportunity to teach alongside my PhD which is the perfect structure for my week.

It has been so lovely to watch all the amazing progress in 6 months from my swimmers as well as learning all about my amazing swimmers personalities.

I have the best carers who I am thankful for bringing their little ones into the pool, it really always is so much fun in the water.

To any teacher that is considering a role at waterbabies, if you have a passion for teaching, interacting with parents and water then go for it. The training is specialised to teach you exactly what you would need to know so don’t be afraid to dive in and be yourself! No-one is left behind in this job and you will always have support from any member of the team!

Ready to start your swimming journey?

Splash into unforgettable memories and learn a skill for life today.

Find a class

How our lessons work

Supportive lessons

With a maximum of 10 little ones, a carer per child and one of our teachers in the pool in each lesson.

30 minutes long

Lessons take place each week, so it’s a wonderful way to bond with your baby away from the craziness of life.

Have fun!

Skills are taught through song, play and repetition, so there’s never a dull moment when you’re in the pool. 

Tailored progress

Our teachers will tailor each lesson to your little one’s ability, so it’s only when they’re ready, we’re ready.

What we’ll teach you

Our program helps your little one develop essential swimming skills, confidence, and water safety from day one. We’ll teach you to teach your baby to swim.

Water Familiarity – Helping your baby feel comfortable in the water.
Natural Reflexes – Developing instincts into core aquatic skills.
Independent Swimming – Learning different strokes and swimming freely.
Water Safety – Essential skills to stay safe in and around water.
Confidence Building – Encouraging self-assurance in and out of the pool.

We follow Swim England’s framework, ensuring structured, expert-led progress. You’ll be amazed at what your little one can achieve!

Hear why parents and little ones love us

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Learning & bonding whilst swimming.

I love our weekly session in the pool. Lola has so much fun and it’s great 1:1 time as we learn and do the activities!

– Emily James (Devon & Dorset)

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We absolutely love Water Babies

“Having tried two other local companies, the teaching is fantastic and our daughter’s progress speaks volumes.”

– Abigail Giles (Berkshire)

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Swim-tastic!

“Since starting swimming, Noah’s confidence has grown massively in the water! He loves going swimming with his friends & seeing his amazing swim teacher Kim!”

– Zoe Miller-Manning (Bristol)

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Amazing and builds confidence!

“Enjoyably lessons but also learning a lot of amazing skills, the teachers are very welcoming and helpful and know each child’s individuals needs.”

– Abigail Roper (Wales SE)

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We love Water Babies

“Little boy learns something new every week and loves his lessons and teacher. It’s the best baby class we’ve done.”

– Kate Buckland (Norfolk)

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Water confidence and safety unmatched

“The confidence and safety skills my son has learned at Water Babies has given me peace of mind. Learning it was so much fun too!”