FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Average of 31 – 32 degrees. This varies between venues.
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Swimwear: Don't forget your swimsuit for yourself and your child.
Changing Essentials: Bring along a changing mat, towels, and clean flip-flops or slip on shoes for poolside.
Nappy Protection: For babies and toddlers who aren't yet fully potty trained, ensure double protection by using a disposable water nappy underneath a reusable swim nappy.
Optional Extras: Older children might prefer to use goggles for enhanced vision underwater.
Swimming Items: Our office and online shop offer a range of reusable nappies, mats, goggles, and more for purchase.
Post-Swim Snack: Pack a light snack or your baby's feed for a post-swim refuel.
Shower Essentials: If you plan to use the shower facilities afterward, consider bringing shower gel, shampoo, and a hairbrush for a refreshing cleanse.
With these essentials in tow, you're all set for an enjoyable and comfortable swim lesson experience!
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Absolutely! If your baby isn't yet fully potty trained, it's essential to provide double nappy protection. This entails using both a disposable water nappy and a reusable swim nappy layered on top. This combination ensures maximum comfort and safety for your little one during their swim session.
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If your child can't make a lesson, please notify us promptly. We aim to offer one catch-up class per term for missed sessions, though availability may be limited.
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Wraps/ wetsuits are durable, comfortable, help maintain the core body temperature and give good grip. They are suggested for some babies to help your babies body warm and giving parents a better grip.
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Absolutely! One adult must be in the pool with your baby/child at all times. Should you choose, this could be mom, dad, grandparents, other family members or caregivers. If you would like you can alternate swimming with your baby/child. A second adult can view the lesson from outside the pool.
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Certainly! We specialise in helping children overcome water phobia. Our team is trained to work with both adults and children who may feel anxious or fearful around water. Whether your child is shy, nervous, or has a specific fear, we adopt a gentle approach to ensure everyone feels comfortable and at ease. Please don't hesitate to inform us if you or your child has any fears or phobias related to water, and we'll work together to find the best approach moving forward.
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We do not currently teach adults.
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Please be aware that the swimming pools are sometimes out of action due to circumstances beyond our control. In such cases you will be notified by SMS or email as soon as we are aware of the problem. Your lesson will not be lost but credited to your next term. You will be informed accordingly.
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At around 2-4 weeks before your term comes to an end, we will contact you via email, sending you a link to make payment and, in doing so, your child's place in the following term will be confirmed. This must be done before the given deadline.
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We ask that you do not bring your child to classes if they are poorly. They are unlikely to enjoy the classes if they are under the weather and could pass their illness on to the other children.
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In the event that you or your child are unable to attend a class, for any reason, we are under no obligation to refund money, postpone classes or issue credits for classes. We do, however, try to offer you a replacement class, within the below framework:
1) A missed class:
a) Cannot be postponed to another term
b) The cost of the class will not be deducted from your next term
c) Will not be refunded
2) We offer 1 replacement class per term, subject to availability on both parts.
3) No replacement class will be given if we are not advised that you are missing your class, as soon as possible before the class.
4) Replacement classes are to be taken during your current term or latest the following one and will not be accumulated further.
5) If a replacement class is missed this will not be replaced
6) Once a date for a replacement class is confirmed, this cannot be rescheduled.
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If you cancel your booking up to 10 days before a term is due to begin we will refund your money, charging an administration fee of €20.00. If you cancel between 9 to 3 days before the first class of the term, an administration fee of € 30.00 applies. Refunds or credits are not given thereafter.
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If you're unable to commit to a full term, please reach out to us directly before booking. We'll do our best to accommodate and you can pay the fee, less the dates you will be missing (maximum of 2 less per term). Alternatively, if you will miss more classes, you can opt to book 1-to-1 or 1-to-2 (Private) classes during that period.
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Yes, we offer various discounts and ongoing offers. The best way to stay updated on our current promotions is by checking our website or fan page. Click here to explore our latest offers.
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Our classes are available every day of the week for your convenience. We offer morning and afternoon classes on both weekdays and weekends.
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Please enter the pool area quietly 2-3 minutes before your lesson and shower to be ready to enter the pool when indicated by your teacher.
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You can find us at the Revive Aquatic Centre in Hilltop Gardens, Naxxar, and at The Imperial in Sliema.
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Parking availability varies depending on the venue. For specific information, please refer to the details provided for your chosen location.
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In accordance with the Data Protection Policy, photographs, videos or other images are not permitted to be taken during the classes except by persons authorised by Aquababies Malta. You are required to leave the pool area to use mobile devices.