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At Bumps to Babes our goal is to help your children grow into confident young swimmers.

Free trial classes offered for first-time swimmers!

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Our teachers are trained to the highest standard by the Swim Teacher’s Association of the UK. They hold up-to-date swim 
teaching, lifesaving, rescue, and safeguarding qualifications.

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Our class routines emphasize technique development and utilize verbal, visual and tactile corrections that encourage growth.

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We combine the latest techniques with our philosophy of squeezing every drop of fun out of every day!

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We operate year-round in an indoor heated pool facility. We also run an onsite café for you to enjoy a cappuccino and a sweet treat.

Our Story

Bumps to Babes had always been more than just a dream. It was a vision — a place where every swimmer, no matter their age or ability, could feel seen, safe, and supported. A space filled with warmth, care, and inclusivity. After many years of teaching in various private pools, our dream finally took shape in 2019 when Bumps to Babes was built.

We proudly opened our doors on 1 February 2020. But just six weeks later, the world changed — and so did ours. The outbreak of Covid-19 forced us to close, and like so many others, we faced the uncertainty of what would come next. We were shut for months, holding onto hope and leaning into the lessons that time taught us.

In the years that followed, we found our rhythm again and grew into a thriving community. But another unexpected challenge came when new developers purchased the Sandown property. Our original facility was demolished, and once again, we were faced with the daunting task of starting over. What felt like a loss at the time turned into a blessing in disguise. We found a new home — a space that not only met our needs, but allowed us to grow, dream, and serve our swimmers even better.

Looking back, every obstacle became part of our story. A story of resilience, passion, and purpose. Today, we’re proud of our state-of-the-art facility and the incredible community that surrounds it. From our tiniest 3-week-old swimmers to those well into their 90s — every person who walks through our doors is part of something special.

At Bumps to Babes, no matter what life throws our way, we “just keep swimming”.

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What some of our clients have to say

“I truly wish I could give this school more than 5 stars”

— Tutu Simbai

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“Bumps to Babes always take the safety of their swimmers into consideration first.”

— Alicea Rall

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“You've created a safe and exciting environment to keep my mermaid safe and excited for her next lesson”

— Riana Oliver

“My kids have shown tremendous improvement. They are well on their way to being little swim stars.”

— Simphiwe Ayanda Maleke

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“Bumps to Babes know their children personally and make you feel like family. I highly recommend them”

— Jamie Franken

“My daughter has been with Bumps to Babes for the past year, a great swimming school. Sunne and Cindy put in all their effort with the kids and are always friendly and happy.

Leah has learnt so much in the last year, she has been taught in a professional and kind manner. The kids are happy and Leah cannot wait till her next lesson, to learn more, as she puts it with teacher Sunne. The premises is always clean and safe, and a great place for moms, dads, grannies and grandpa’s to sit and watch their little ones grow.”

— Mandy coetzee

“My son is cautious by nature and getting him used to the water was becoming an ordeal. One on one coaching with Sunne's enthusiasm and abundant encouragement transformed his attitude towards swimming. The school then made the thoughtful suggested to introduce shared sessions with another boy who was slightly older. This came at the right time and was the push needed to really boost his abilities and confidence.

It demonstrated the skill and benefit of having a great "Coach!" Lessons are always fun and constructive.”

— James Westcott

“We started our 6 year old daughter a year and a half ago, after having been to another school where progress was super slow. We couldn’t be happier. My daughter’s teacher Sunne is simply wonderful. She is very knowledgeable and professional, and we have seen her swimming skills advance tremendously. Within the first two months of being there, the change was so so obvious.

Everyone is very friendly and you can tell they care about their students. We are happy with all that she’s learning at this school. Thank you!”