Every child deserves to feel safe and confident in the water. At Tanya’s Tadpoles, our private swimming lessons are built around your child’s individual needs. We come to your home pool, creating a relaxed and familiar environment where your child can focus and feel at ease.
With gentle guidance from experienced instructors, kids can learn at their own pace, build water confidence, and enjoy the process of becoming a capable swimmer. If you’re looking for a more personal and effective way for your child to learn, we’re here to help.
Swimming is an important skill that helps keep children safe and active. Learning to swim early builds confidence and helps kids feel more comfortable in and around water. It also supports their physical, social, and emotional development.
Here are some of the key benefits of teaching kids to swim:
Swimming is a skill your child will use for life. Starting early gives them the best chance to enjoy and feel safe in the water.
We work on the fundamental skills required for swimming, including:
Developing a strong and effective kick
Paddling and sculling actions
Breath control for younger swimmers, then learning to blow bubbles whilst swimming
Proprioception and mobility in the water
Floating
Teaching children water safety in the home pool environment
Correct streamlined body position in the water, preparing children for freestyle strokes
Developing confidence and comfort in the water
Our swimming instructors use toys and aids such as noodles and kickboards to assist kids in gaining skills in swimming strokes.
Incorporating swimming games and songs, where suitable, in classes keeps things fun.
We also specialise in working with children who are fearful of developing their comfort and confidence in the water.
All our activities teach children swimming skills and help them establish correct swimming motor patterns.
We tailor classes to the individual needs of each child. The lesson structure is your choice and may involve the child spending one on one time with the instructor – we usually recommend between 15-30 minutes per child with their teacher.
You may also include up to 4 children in a 30-minute class and split the cost of the lesson. However, we do find the more time each child has with an instructor, the more quickly they progress.
These lessons are designed for infants aged 5 to 24 months and emphasise water safety, confidence, and early skill development.
Tanya’s Tadpoles provides private adult swimming lessons in Sydney with certified instructors.
We also offer stroke correction and refinement to improve technique and efficiency for all levels up to and including squad swimming.
At Tanya’s Tadpoles, we understand that every child is different. That’s why our private swimming lessons are personalised, gentle, and designed to build confidence at your child’s own pace. We offer a safe, calm learning environment right in your home pool so your child feels comfortable and supported from the very first lesson.
All instructors are qualified as Swimming Instructors in Australia with Austswim, Swim Australia or Royal Lifesaving, all hold CPR qualifications and are specially trained for swimming lessons in the home environment using the TTTT teaching strategies that we’ve developed over the years.
Lessons take place in a comfortable home setting, helping children feel at ease and supported
Our teaching style is gentle, encouraging, and focused on progress, not pressure.
We create personalised plans tailored to your child’s age, skill level, and confidence in the water
Providing clear and accessible contact information is paramount. This typically includes details such as the name of the individual or organisation, mailing address,
We teach kids until they are ready for senior squads – this can be up to around 12 years of age.
Yes, our private lessons are conducted in your home pool. This familiar environment helps children feel more comfortable and confident while learning.
All staff have the Austswim, Royal Lifesaving or Swim Australia Teacher’s qualification. In addition they must have current CPR qualifications and Working with Children checks.
Lessons typically run for 30 minutes. We can adjust the timing based on your child’s age, stamina, and learning needs.
Yes, whenever possible, we aim to keep the same instructor for consistency and to help your child build trust and progress steadily.
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Tanya Boys
0402 002 902 / 02 9924 6263
tanya@tanyastadpoles.com.au
7 Greenfield Ave Middle Cove NSW 2068Got some questions? Please fill out this form and we will contact you shortly.
Tanya Boys 0402 002 902 / 02 9924 6263 tanya@tanyastadpoles.com.au 7 Greenfield Ave Middle Cove NSW 2068