A BIG welcome from Puddle Ducks Doncaster & South Humberside
Click 'Find a class!' above and use your postcode or location to see all the swimming lessons suitable for both you and your child in this area.
Nicola Codd runs Puddle Ducks in Doncaster, North Lincs, Rotherham, Gainsborough, Grimsby, Cleethorpes & Selby, providing:
- Baby and pre-school swimming classes for children
- Lessons for toddlers/pre-school children
- Swim Academy classes for school-aged children
Please get in touch with Nicola if you would like to find out more.
Telephone: 07884 933789
Email: doncaster@puddleducks.com
"I began taking my eldest son Chester to swimming classes when he was five months old and I saw the benefits to both myself and him. His confidence grew and I adored being in the water with him, watching his skills develop. It made sense then, that my other two children started swimming from a very young age too. My youngest child, Sylvie, had her first swim at just 12 days old. Besides myself, all of our teachers are mothers with little Puddle Ducks of their own and we firmly believe that there is no greater skill you can teach babies and toddlers. Being able to swim is a life skill that children will be able to benefit from for their whole lives. We are so passionate about parents and their babies or toddlers being able to learn water safety skills together and also make some new friends in the process. Coming swimming with your little one offers such valuable bonding time too, with no other distractions focus is 100% with the lesson. Swimming with your baby is extremely rewarding and when you do it with games, songs and activities it’s great fun too!" - Nicola Codd
Puddle Ducks Baby & Pre-School
Our Baby & Pre-school programme is a wonderful bonding experience. Progressive lesson plans instil a water confidence and a love of swimming whilst our nurturing teachers tailor activities to your child's abilities and needs.
Taught in lovely warm pools with a maximum of ten children, our classes incorporate rhyme, music and movement based on extensive child development research. Our lessons are so well received that the children we teach can often swim over 10 metres before they start school.
Whether you have tried swimming with your baby already or not, please get in touch. We’re sure you’ll love our gentle, fun and nurturing classes, all designed to maximise your bonding experience. For toddlers, who may or may not have had experience in the water before, the individually tailored activities within our classes mean that your child gets the attention he or she needs in a class to suit their age and ability.
Find out more about our Baby & Pre-School classes
Puddle Ducks Swim Academy
We also run classes for older children in our Swim Academy classes, so we will be with you throughout your whole journey from baby to independent swimmer and who knows, maybe a future Olympic champion.
Whether your child is coming from a pre-school class, or has never been in the water before, you can be sure that they will get the attention that they need as our activities are individually tailored to suit each child.
Find out more about our Swim Academy

We look forward to welcoming you into the Puddle Ducks family very soon!
Local News
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FAQ's regarding the restart of Puddle Ducks lessons in relation to COVID-19
We have put together some FAQs which we will add to over time, but for now, we have tried to answer the questions we think you may have at this time.
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Say hello to our Teachers and Poolside Assistants
Here to help you on your swimming journey
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Bookings are now open!
Lessons will be restarting at some of our pools from 5th September. Enquire now to find out more!
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Our Partners
NCT Doncaster
We are proud sponsors of the NCT Doncaster branch.
To find out more on what the NCT can offer, visit their website on the link provided. NCT Volunteers run weekly events, which are normally free to attend, as well as nearly new sales which we attend, where you can grab a bargain.
Doncaster Mumbler
There is so much going on in Doncaster for parents, carers and families!
Find information about days out, events, local classes and playgroups, nearly new sales and offers in Doncaster and surrounding areas.
Baby Dinosaurs
Baby Dinosaurs hold quality nearly new/pre-loved children's markets in South Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.
Creation Station
The Creation Station Doncaster provides its community with creative sessions, parties and events.
One of our loyalty partners, you can get a discount on their Arty Parties with The Puddle Ducks Doncaster Customer loyalty card.
Boston Park Farm
Boston Park Farm has plenty to keep the children entertained! The animal trail is open all year, where you can pet and feed the animals.
There is a soft play area aimed at the under 8's and a large indoor sandpit. When the weather is nice, there is an outdoor play fort, bale pyramid and mini maze.
Get half price entry for your child when you use your Puddle Ducks loyalty card.
Tots Play
Tots Play offer award winning, unique, multi-activity developmental play classes where special memories are made.
Classes are held around the Doncaster area and as a Puddle Ducks customer you can get a 10% discount on any class.
Window to the Womb
Window to the Womb Doncaster specialise in providing gender scans and amazing 4D baby scans in their comfortable ultrasound studio. Based in Balby, they service Doncaster, York, Hull & Lincoln.
Daisy First Aid
Daisy First Aid provide first aid classes for parents, grandparents, carers, aunts, uncles and babysitters.
Classes can be completed in the comfort of your own home or you can join a group session at a local venue.
Rugbytots
Rugbytots is the world's favourite rugby play programme. Their dynamic weekly sessions enable boys and girls aged 2-7 to develop their social and physical skills in a fun, positive environment.
Kidslingo
Kidslingo offer weekly fun Spanish classes, combining songs, actions, dancing, music, story-telling and let's pretend!
Enjoy a 10% discount with your Puddle Ducks Loyalty Card.
Jam Tots
Jam Tots is a musical play and learning session for children aged 0-3 run by a qualified music teacher. The sessions allow children to explore sound and music in a variety of different ways. As a Puddle customer you can use your loyalty card to get your first lesson at half price!
Baby Sensory
Introduce your baby to a magical world of sensory delights, where you can relax, spend quality time together and enjoy meeting other parents.
Time2Play, Doncaster
Have fun in a family friendly environment! This lovely soft-play area situated on Woodfield Plantation, Doncaster has everything to keep your little one entertained, it has a great under 5's area too. Use your exclusive Puddle Ducks discount card to get 50% discount on entry for your little one.
Baby Bunnies
Baby Massage & Yoga classes. Enjoy some bonding time with your little one and discover the many benefits of massage and yoga.
Various classes around the Doncaster area.
Mumworthy
We love this mummy blog full of babies, food, relationships, play and life in general.
Zen Baby Doncaster
Zen Baby Doncaster offer fun and beautiful ways to bond with your baby through their baby massage and yoga classes. As your child develops, their Phonics for baby course lays early literacy foundations for babies from 6 months. Then when your little one is ready for school, they have a great course through the summer holidays to relieve the stress and worry - helping prepare you and your child for this next milestone!
Music Bugs Doncaster
We love these interactive, sensory and play-based music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers as we know that using music and rhyme helps your children learn. Take your little one to join in the fun with puppets, bubbles, percussion, sensory props and more.
Happy Cafe
The Happy Cafe, is situated on the Sandtoft Airfield, and serves great light meals and some delicious sweet treats! There are indoor and outdoor play areas (the inside one being particularly suitable for little tots, whilst you enjoy a coffee!). As a Puddle Ducks customer, enjoy 10% discount Monday to Friday 8am to 3pm.
Dandi's, Scunthorpe
Everything you need to keep your little one happy, a large soft-play area with a lovely toddler and baby area, plus they do a delicious hot chocolate as a treat to yourself! As a Puddle Ducks customer you can get 50% discount on your child's entry when you show your exclusive loyalty card.