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Latchmere Leisure Centre

Burns Road, Battersea, London SW11 5AD

Available programmes at this location:

baby and pre-school

Baby & Pre-school 0-4 years

pool temperature 31

Avg Pool Temp 31°C

pool depth

0.8m-0.9m Pool Depth

exclusive pool use

Exclusive Pool Use

free parking

Free Parking

Classes Timetable

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Starts:  Sat 21 Dec 2024    Ends:  Fri 03 Jan 2025

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Sunday

baby and pre school class

Little Dippers

30 months - 4 years

09:00 AM

£20.00 per lesson

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baby and pre school class

Little Dippers

30 months - 4 years

09:30 AM

£20.00 per lesson

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baby and pre school class

Splashers

6 - 15 months

Splashers classes are for babies between 6-15 months. If your baby is between 6-9 months and has no swimming lesson experience, you should book into our Floaties class.

10:00 AM

£20.00 per lesson

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baby and pre school class

Little Dippers

30 months - 4 years

10:30 AM

£20.00 per lesson

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baby and pre school class

Kickers

15 - 30 months

11:00 AM

£20.00 per lesson

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baby and pre school class

Dippers

Existing customers only

11:30 AM

£20.00 per lesson

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Please note all new bookings require payment for 10 classes upfront. If you would like to discuss other payment options, please contact your local office.

Location & Directions

Burns Road, Battersea, London, SW11 5AD

Essential Pool Information

What to wear

  • A well-fitting neoprene swim nappy must be worn with an Eco NappyWrap & Liner or a disposable swim nappy underneath if your child is in Splashers or Kickers and in other programmes if they are not potty/toilet trained. You can buy one of our great value Swimming Kits which contain everything you need for your swim lesson.
  • For babies and children under 2 years old a Baby Wetsuit or Baby Wrap will be required.
  • All swimmers must shower prior to their lessons starting.

What to bring

  • We recommend bringing a baby change mat if your baby is young and flip flops for yourself to prevent slipping.
  • Lockers are provided for customers to use but please bring a padlock with you or purchase one from reception.
  • Please bring your own towels as these are not provided. 

Changing Rooms

  • The changing village is poolside with individual changing rooms (some with baby changing tables) and showers.

Additional Pool Information

  • Pushchairs, scooters & bikes must be left in the designated area by the entrance.
  • No spectators poolside. There is a viewing area upstairs with seating and a cafe.
  • For any Puddle Ducks customers wanting to use the main pool/splash pad before or after their lesson this MUST be pre booked via the leisure centre as customers can only use the facilities if they have a wristband. 
  • We do have a strict no photography policy during our lessons, however welcome photographs during 'splashtime', however please be mindful and ensure no other swimmers are in the pictures.
  • No food or drink in the changing rooms or poolside.
  • 10 children/adult pairs:1 teacher 
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Contact Details

T: 020 8546 8470

Registered Address

305 Eastcote Avenue West Molesey Surrey

FAQs

  • Parents can bring their newborn as soon as they feel ready - our youngest Puddle Duck was just
    over a week old! We advise to allow the umbilical cord to have healed over to avoid infection,
    but you don't need to wait until your baby has had their jabs.
    We find that babies - as they have spent 9 months in their own watery world - have a natural
    affinity in our carefully selected, warm pools.
    Our programme is progressive, so you can join at any time. Your child can come to Puddle Ducks
    at any age between 0-10 years. We have Baby & Pre-school classes for 0-4 and our Swim
    Academy for primary school aged children up to 10.
    Each of the programmes focuses on nurturing confidence - our teachers know that children
    develop and learn at different rates, so will adjust each activity to get the best out of each child
    and encourage positive progression.

  • If your child is in Floaties, Splashers, Kickers, Little Dippers, Dippers or Dabblers in our Baby &
    Pre-school programme then yes, you will be in the water with them throughout the lesson, these
    sessions provide a fabulous bonding experience between you and your child and is all about
    building their water confidence.
    If your child is in any of our Swim Academy classes (i.e. they are in primary school) they will be in
    the water on their own, with a ratio of 1 teacher:4 children or 2 teachers:8 children. If the pool allows spectators, you will be able to watch from poolside.

  • If you know that you won't be able to attend before the class takes place, you can let us
    know via your My Puddle Ducks account on both your Overview page and also your My
    Children page by clicking on ‘Let us know you can’t attend a lesson’ and following the
    instructions. This will generate a Courtesy Class for you to then use against any lesson
    where there is space in the next 6 months (provided you are currently in paid-for
    lessons). Read more in our Courtesy Classes FAQs
    • If your child has a chest, ear, throat or eye infection they shouldn’t swim until it has
    completely cleared.
    • Please don’t bring your child to the pool during, or for two weeks after, suffering from
    diarrhoea.
    • Going swimming is unlikely to worsen a mild cold and will not increase the likelihood of
    an ear infection unless your baby has a perforated eardrum.
    • Please do not bring your child to a swimming class with anything that could be
    infectious, such as chickenpox, which is considered infectious until all the blisters have
    dried up.
    • It’s worth remembering that children are often exhausted after an illness and need some time to recuperate before returning to their swimming lessons.We can’t offer a refund for missed classes, your payment secures your place in your class and the class takes place as usual if you are unable to attend but this is why we offer Courtesy Classes, because we understand life doesn’t always go to plan with a little one!

Meet the SW London Team

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Meet your Teachers
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Peter Weller

Franchisee - Baby & Pre-school and Swim Academy Cover Teacher

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Lourita Pusey

Senior Teacher for both Baby & Pre-School & Swim Academy


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