Meet Deepak
I’m Deepak. I’m a Water Babies teacher in North York, and it has been such a meaningful part of my journey, both professionally and personally.
When I first came to Canada as a student, I didn’t know many people. But the Water Babies family welcomed me with open arms. From day one, they treated me like one of their own and entrusted me with their babies and toddlers. That sense of belonging and community has meant so much to me.
What’s your favourite part about teaching babies and toddlers?
My favourite part about teaching is seeing my little swimmers grow from newborn to toddler, not just in the pool, but in life. Watching them take their first steps, noticing how they change and gain confidence, and seeing them become more independent brings me so much happiness. Being part of these milestones and witnessing their progress is incredibly rewarding.
What’s your most memorable moment as a Water Babies teacher?
One moment that really stands out is when one of my toddlers, who’d graduated after completing the Water Babies program, came back to the pool just to take a picture with me. It was such a simple gesture, but it reminded me of the deep connections we build during these swimming lessons. Moments like that make all the hard work worthwhile and make teaching so special.
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How our lessons work
Supportive lessons
Taught in a friendly group atmosphere, one carer per child and one of our teachers in the pool in each lesson.
30 minutes long
Lessons take place each week, so it’s a wonderful way to bond with your baby away from the craziness of life.
Have fun!
Skills are taught through song, play and repetition, so there’s never a dull moment when you’re in the pool.
Tailored progress
Our teachers will tailor each lesson to your little one’s ability, so it’s only when they’re ready, we’re ready.
What we’ll teach you
Our program helps your little one develop essential swimming skills, confidence, and water safety from day one. We’ll teach you to teach your baby to swim.
- Water Familiarity – Helping your baby feel comfortable in the water.
- Natural Reflexes – Developing instincts into core aquatic skills.
- Independent Swimming – Learning different strokes and swimming freely.
- Water Safety – Essential skills to stay safe in and around water.
- Confidence Building – Encouraging self-assurance in and out of the pool.
We follow Swim England’s framework, ensuring structured, expert-led progress. You’ll be amazed at what your little one can achieve!
Trusted by parents. loved by little swimmers
★★★★★
A skill for life
“We love Water Babies! Vale is a lot more confident in the water now when we’re on vacation or swimming with friends (…) It’s also a really fun activity to do every week!”
– Olivia and Vale (Toronto)
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Amazing lessons that build confidence!
My daughter and I have been loving Water Babies! We started when she was 6 months, and now at a year old, we’re still going strong … Also the safety skills that we work on multiple times a class, every week, will soon become second nature and that gives me great peace of mind.
– Colleen and Reese (Toronto)
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We love Water Babies
It’s a great way to get your little one comfortable in the water and help them learn how to swim (…) The way they use stories, songs, and the other babies in the class, makes it really easy for the parent and the baby to enjoy it.”
– Christopher and Benjamin (Toronto)
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Child Development and Safety
“I am an Early Years Teacher and appreciate the developmentally-appropriate lessons (verbal cues, movement, visual cues, and song), adult instructions … [Water Babies] focuses on water safety. This is important to us as parents, especially as we travel as a family of three and have friends with pools.”
– Amy and Oliver (Kingston)
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