About Us

Our playful, calm, intimate coaching sessions with qualified trainers are rooted in science. Lessons are designed using sensory play, physical contact, positive stimulation and fun, to help nurture the special bond between you and your baby and promote their development needs. Little Dippers is a space for you to slow down, play and connect with your loved one.

First Swim prides itself on customer satisfaction and all of our incredible staff work tirelessly to make sure that during your visit you feel welcomed each and every week. Our main focus is for children to learn how to swim but we also recognise the importance of the whole experience from the moment you walk in the door to the time you leave the centre. Comfort, safety and satisfaction are key and the entire centre has been designed around the needs of parents and babies, making it unique in every way.

Story

Colin & Vicky moved home to Ireland from the UK to set up First Swim with their 2 young children as they wanted to do something different for parents and their littles ones for swimming. This bespoke model did not exist in the country and they wanted to create a safe space for their children to learn a life skill but where parents felt looked after as well. When we say ‘Designed by parents, Loved by babies’ we mean it.

GREEN

We are passionate about sustainability and our responsibility to the environment, and this can be seen with our onsite-swimming pool that is made from 100% recycled PET material, the only one of its type in the country. We have also partnered with Reforest Nation to plant a tree for every child on every term helping rewild Ireland by planting native trees and restoring biodiversity across the country.

Ethos

Our ethos is one of trust & safety. We know the incredible responsibility we have when it comes to looking after your little one and helping you develop their swimming confidence. Our swim teachers are experienced, professional and vetted to give you the reassurance that you have chosen the right school for you and your child. You are the real expert when it comes to your child but we are with you every step of the way.

Awards

The most important rewards are the hundreds of 5* reviews we have received online but we are also delighted to have received some national awards too since we opened in late 2023. We are the proud winners of the Best Baby Class – Mums & Tots Awards 2024, Best Baby Class – Pregnancy & Baby Fair Awards 2025 and Baby & Toddler School of Excellence – All Ireland Business Foundation Awards in 2024 & again in 2025.

Our Story

Colin & Vicky moved home to Ireland from the UK to set up First Swim with their 2 young children as they wanted to do something different for parents and their littles ones for swimming. This bespoke model did not exist in the country and they wanted to create a safe space for their children to learn a life skill but where parents felt looked after as well. When we say ‘Designed by parents, Loved by babies’ we mean it.

GREEN

We are passionate about sustainability and our responsibility to the environment, and this can be seen with our onsite-swimming pool that is made from 100% recycled PET material, the only one of its type in the country. We have also partnered with Reforest Nation to plant a tree for every child on every term helping rewild Ireland by planting native trees and restoring biodiversity across the country.

Ethos

Our ethos is one of trust & bonding. We know the incredible responsibility we have when it comes to looking after your little one and helping you develop their swimming confidence. Our swim teachers are experienced, professional and vetted to give you reassurance in the water as that you have chosen the right school. You are the real expert when it comes to your child but we are with you every step of the way.

Awards

Our real awards are the hundreds of 5* reviews we have received online but are delighted to have also received some national awards too since we opened in late 2023. We are the proud winners of the Best Baby Class – Mums & Tots Awards 2024, Best Baby Class – Pregnancy & Baby Fair Awards 2025 and Baby & Toddler School of Excellence – All Ireland Business Foundation Awards in 2024 & again in 2025.

Our Story

Our playful, calm, intimate coaching sessions with qualified trainers are rooted in science. Lessons are designed using sensory play, physical contact, positive stimulation and fun, to help nurture the special bond between you and your baby and promote their development needs. Little Dippers is a space for you to slow down, play and connect with your loved one.

Our ESG Commitment

Our playful, calm, intimate coaching sessions with qualified trainers are rooted in science. Lessons are designed using sensory play, physical contact, positive stimulation and fun, to help nurture the special bond between you and your baby and promote their development needs. Little Dippers is a space for you to slow down, play and connect with your loved one.

Our Ethos

Our playful, calm, intimate coaching sessions with qualified trainers are rooted in science. Lessons are designed using sensory play, physical contact, positive stimulation and fun, to help nurture the special bond between you and your baby and promote their development needs. Little Dippers is a space for you to slow down, play and connect with your loved one.

Our Awards

Our playful, calm, intimate coaching sessions with qualified trainers are rooted in science. Lessons are designed using sensory play, physical contact, positive stimulation and fun, to help nurture the special bond between you and your baby and promote their development needs. Little Dippers is a space for you to slow down, play and connect with your loved one.

Our playful, calm, intimate coaching sessions with qualified trainers are rooted in science. Lessons are designed using sensory play, physical contact, positive stimulation and fun, to help nurture the special bond between you and your baby and promote their development needs. Little Dippers is a space for you to slow down, play and connect with your loved one.

Our History

Our playful, calm, intimate coaching sessions with qualified trainers are rooted in science. Lessons are designed using sensory play, physical contact, positive stimulation and fun, to help nurture the special bond between you and your baby and promote their development needs. Little Dippers is a space for you to slow down, play and connect with your loved one.

Our Commitment

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Our Expertise

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Our Team

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Our Awards