Preschool Program:
Water Discovery
Welcome to Swimly School's Preschool Program! Our preschool levels are designed to encourage toddlers and young children to build a positive relationship with the water. Following the Lifesaving Society's Swim for Life® curriculum, we focus on play-based learning to ensure your child becomes Water Smart while mastering foundational swimming skills.
All Swimly preschool levels follow the nationally recognized Swim for Life® curriculum — combining Water Smart safety education with progressive, play-based aquatic skills for children aged 3 to 5.
Building
Trust
In this introductory level, we focus on helping children feel comfortable getting their faces wet and blowing bubbles — building confidence from day one.
Key Skills
- Assisted front and back floats
- Assisted glides (front and back)
- Opening eyes underwater
Water Smart: Staying within arm's reach of an adult at all times.
First
Steps
Children begin to explore the water more independently, growing in curiosity and motor confidence with every lesson.
Key Skills
- Submerging the entire head
- Unassisted front and back floats (3 seconds)
- Introductory flutter kick (assisted)
Water Smart: Learning to "wait for an adult" before entering the water and the importance of wearing a lifejacket.
Water
Independence
Small swimmers start moving through the water without physical assistance — a milestone moment for every young learner.
Key Skills
- Jumping into chest-deep water independently
- Unassisted front and back glides (5 metres)
- Kicking on front and back
Water Smart: Practising safe water entries and exits every class.
Deep Water
Readiness
We build the confidence needed for deeper pool areas, helping children take their aquatic skills to the next level safely.
Key Skills
- Jumping into deep water (wearing a lifejacket)
- Treading water for 10 seconds
- 7-metre flutter kick on front and back
Water Smart: Understanding the importance of always swimming with a buddy.
Advanced Foundations
This final preschool level prepares children for a seamless transition into the full "Swimmer" program — celebrating how far they've come!
Key Skills
- Treading water for 15 seconds
- 5-metre Front Crawl and Back Crawl (assisted / with lifejacket)
- Advanced kicking sets over 10 metres
Water Smart: Practical safety skills for a range of aquatic environments — pools, lakes, and beyond.
Why Choose Swimly School
for Your Preschooler?
Small Class Sizes
Ensuring maximum safety and individual attention for every child — so no swimmer is left behind and every milestone is celebrated.
- Personalised instructor feedback
- Faster skill progression
- Enhanced water safety monitoring
Certified Instructors
Our team is certified by the Lifesaving Society Canada and specially trained in early childhood aquatic education.
- Lifesaving Society certified
- Early childhood aquatic specialists
- Ongoing professional development
Safe Environment
We prioritise a nurturing atmosphere where "fun" and "safety" always go hand-in-hand — creating joyful memories in a secure setting.
- Play-based learning approach
- Positive, encouraging atmosphere
- Structured Water Smart education