Questions families ask us.

At Little Pearls, trauma-free teaching means we never force a child underwater or onto their back when they are distressed or unwilling. Lessons are gentle, patient and built on trust — with encouragement, play and clear guidance rather than pressure.

We follow world's best practice: children progress at their own pace in a calm, supportive environment. You'll see confidence grow naturally over time, not through fear-based methods.

We have programs from newborn through to stroke development, plus private and adult lessons:

• FREE Newborn (8 – 15 weeks) — pool classes including newborn education, Tuesdays and Fridays
• Baby (4 months – 1.5 yrs) — Little Pearls and Pearls with a parent in the water
• Toddler (1.5 – 3.5 yrs) — Anemone, Octopus and Seahorse
• Learn to swim (3 – 6 yrs) — Yabby through Barra, plus Starfish · Turtles for beginners 6+
• Stroke development (6 yrs +) — Seals · Sharks through Dolphins · Platypus
• Adults — calm, judgement-free adult lessons

Not sure which level fits? Use our age bracket guide on the Classes page or contact us with your child's age and we'll recommend the right class.

Most families start with a trial lesson so your child can meet their instructor and experience our pool. Get in touch by phone, email or our contact form — tell us your child's age and we'll suggest the right level and available times.

When you're ready to commit, enrol for the term via our enrolment form. Term spots can fill quickly, especially at popular times, so we recommend booking early.

Little Pearls is a boutique, enclosed indoor swim school at 1 Cumberland Avenue, Smithfield (Cairns). Our heated pool runs year-round — rain, hail or wet season — so lessons aren't weather-dependent.

We're a HealthySwim accredited facility with state-of-the-art Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) technology that, in addition to chlorine, safeguards swimmers and staff from viruses, bacteria and chlorine byproducts. Change rooms and viewing areas are on site for families. Goggles, swim nappies, caps, swimwear and refreshments are available at reception — see our Shop on the About page.

For baby and toddler classes (parent in the water), bring:

• Swim nappy and well-fitting swimmers for your child
• Your own swimwear and a towel
• A change of clothes for you and your little one

For independent learn-to-swim and stroke classes, children need swimmers, towel and goggles if they like wearing them. We provide goggle fitting as part of our service when you purchase goggles at reception. Please arrive a few minutes early so your child is relaxed and ready when class starts.

We understand that illness, holidays and life happen. Make-up lesson policies depend on the reason for absence and availability — please let us know as soon as possible if your child can't attend.

Contact the office on (07) 4038 1241 or info@littlepearlsswimschool.com.au and we'll explain your options for that term. We always aim to be fair and flexible where we can.

Learn to swim classes are $264 for 11 weeks, with a continual year-round program and quarterly payments (fortnight direct debit available). A 15% family discount applies when 3+ children are booked in, plus early bird loyalty discounts once you're in the program.

FREE newborn classes (8–15 weeks) and the Newborn Education Program are complimentary. Private lessons are $60 for 30 minutes; adult learn to swim is $25 per class (Tuesdays 6:15–7pm). See our Pricing page for full details. (Prices are subject to change.)

Address: 1 Cumberland Avenue, Smithfield QLD 4878
Phone: (07) 4038 1241
Email: info@littlepearlsswimschool.com.au

Reception hours: Monday closed · Tuesday 8:00 am – 12:30 pm & 3:00 – 6:30 pm · Wednesday–Thursday 7:45 am – 12:30 pm & 3:00 – 6:30 pm · Friday 7:45 am – 12:00 pm & 3:00 – 6:30 pm · Saturday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm · Sunday closed. See Contact for full details.

You can also use our contact form or message us on Facebook. We look forward to welcoming your family to the pool.