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Mon–Fri: 08:00–19:00 | Sat: 08:00–13:00
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About This Branch
Kiddies Aqua Rietfontein, established in January 2025, is one of the newest branches of Africa's largest and most trusted swim school network. Under the leadership of Marius Potgieter, the branch combines professionalism, consistency, and a passion for excellence with the hallmark Kiddies Aqua philosophy: structured, nurturing swimming education delivered with care. Our mission is simple yet powerful — to create confident, capable, and safe swimmers who thrive both in and out of the water. As the pilot branch for Kiddies Aqua's next-generation online booking system, Rietfontein is the first in the network with live class booking and PayFast payment integration.
Inside Our Branch
Our Guarantees
Meet Your Instructors
Lea Smit
EMS Personal TrainingVinyasa & Kiddies YogaWith a competitive background in butterfly swimming and lifesaving, Lea joined Kiddies Aqua in 2022. She specialises in Learn-to-Swim and Adult Swimming, working with gentleness, precision, and care to build confident swimmers at every level.
Learn-to-Swim · Adult Swimming
Lara Labuschagne
100 hrs LTS TrainingFormer High School TeacherA former high school teacher, Lara brings years of classroom experience and child development knowledge to the pool, teaching Learn-to-Swim with structure, empathy, and a child-centred approach. Baby bookings (6–24 months) open from January 2027 — enquire now to join her waiting list.
Learn-to-Swim
Mariska Strydom
BEd Foundation PhaseLTS Instructor since 2021A mother of two, qualified educator, and former preschool owner, Mariska holds a Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching. She joined Kiddies Aqua Rietfontein in 2025 and applies the Kiddies Aqua Methodology to help children achieve milestones in a joyful, safe, and structured way.
Learn-to-Swim · Water Aerobics
Michaela Muela
Cert. EducationMontessori ECDSpecial NeedsWith over 20 years of experience in education and child development, Michaela holds a CIDE Certificate in Children's Rights and Montessori ECD certification with a focus on special needs. Originally from Angola, she brings inclusivity, warmth, and patience to every lesson.
Learn-to-Swim · Special Needs (KA-CARE)
Charne du Preez
CPR & First Aid CertifiedCompetitive SwimmerA lifelong competitive swimmer who competed at Provincial and National level, Charne brings deep technical knowledge of stroke development and race preparation. Patient and encouraging, she loves helping each child feel safe, confident, and proud of their progress.
Learn-to-Swim · Stroke Correction
What We Offer
- Learn-to-Swim and swim readiness for toddlers and older children (ages 2–12 years)
- Stroke correction lessons for young gala swimmers (any age)
- Adult swimming and style correction lessons (18+ years)
- Swimming lessons for Special Needs kids — KA-CARE (any age)
- Water Aerobics (any age)
- Self-Rescue Water Safety Courses for babies (ages 6–24 months)Available soon
Our Programmes
Self-Rescue Baby Floating
Ages 6–24 months. Teaches babies to float face-up and self-rescue from the very first lesson.
Learn-to-Swim
Ages 2–12 years. From swim readiness through to all four basic strokes — purposeful and progressive.
Stroke Correction
Any age. Refine technique for competitive or recreational swimmers.
Adult Swimming
18+ years. Learn to swim or improve your style in a focused, supportive environment.
Special Needs — KA-CARE
Any age. Specialist one-on-one instruction tailored to children with special needs.
Water Aerobics
Any age. Low-impact water fitness — effective for all fitness levels.
Drowning Safety Facts
- Around 300,000 people drown worldwide every year — more than 30 every hour (WHO, 2024).
- Children under five account for nearly a quarter of all drowning deaths.
- The WHO African Region has the highest drowning rate of any region on earth.
- Over 90% of drowning deaths are preventable with swimming skills and proper supervision.
Source: WHO Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention, 2024. See the full global drowning crisis
Download Our 2026 Brochure
Full programme guide, fee schedule and branch info — free PDF.
Enquire About Classes
Contact this branch directly to find available class times and pricing.
2026 Fee Schedule
All fees are monthly. Prices include pool usage, towel, and instructor time.
| Programme | 1x / week | 2x / week |
|---|---|---|
| Learn-to-SwimUnlimited R 1 400 | R 665 | R 975 |
| Special Needs (KA-CARE) | R 930 | R 1 265 |
| Adult Swimming | R 750 | R 1 065 |
| Water Aerobics | R 625 | R 880 |
| Family of 4 | R 2 650 | R 4 000 |
100% guaranteed progress or money back applies to all programmes. Prices are subject to annual review.
Download the full 2026 fee schedule and branch brochure as a PDF.
309 15th Avenue
Rietfontein, Pretoria
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Download the full 2026 fee schedule, programme details, and branch information as a PDF.
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