First Splashes
Lasting Confidence
Little Otters Classes
See What Your Child Will Learn in Little Otters
Confident First Splashes
A gentle 20-minute class for infants and caregivers. Together we explore breath, float and water play, the first step before Swim Survival.
- For babies 6–15 months
- 1x 20-min weekly group lesson
- Parent or caregiver joins in the water
- Small groups (max 6 families)
Class Pricing
Little Otters - First Steps in Water
R 1890 per term
Ages 6-15 Months
- 1x 20-min weekly group lesson (Fri & Sat Mornings)
- 7 Taaibos Avenue, Gallo Manor, Sandton
- Parent or caregiver gets in the water with baby
2026 Term Dates
Term 1
12/01 – 28/03
Term 2
07/04 – 20/06
Term 3
06/07 – 19/09
Term 4
28/09 – 12/12
Once your little one starts walking, they can start swimming!
Next Step – Swim Survival!
Start Your Child’s Swim Survial Journey
From first lesson to confident, independent survival – it begins here.
What Parents Say About the Little Otters Course
Chimwala Tembo
My son has been with the swim school since he was 8 months old. We’ve stuck with school since the Cambridge location. His development had been amazing and he is now a 4 year old confident swimmer. I told Nikki that we would stop when he gets an Olympic gold and I wasn’t joking! An amazing school!
Charmaine Rakgwathe
Taking my son to Nikki’s Swim was the best decision I ever made!! He is so confident in the water.
Refilwe
We have been with Nikki’s swim school since 2022, first 6 weeks my then 11 month old learnt swim survival skills. We have progressed from swim survival skills to maintenance classes where we are learning strokes.
Apart from having a hobby now for our son, we have met some lovely parents at school and overall enjoy our experience at the school. Well done to Nikki and the wonderful teachers who help make the school what it is.
Questions Parents Ask About This Course
Does it have to be a parent who gets in the water?
Not at all! A parent, guardian, nanny or caregiver is welcome to join your little one in the pool; whoever your baby feels most comfortable with.
What will my baby learn?
It's a playful, bonding time in the water that encourages breath control, assisted back float, and early motor skills which is a fun water experience while getting ready for future swimming.
What happens once my baby starts walking?
Once your little one is confidently walking, they’re ready to move on to our 6-week Swim Survival course, where we start developing real water independence and safety skills in short daily lessons.