Meet Brad – Water Babies Founder & Swim Teacher
Teaching Locations: Lansing & Grand Rapids, MI
Brad’s Passion For Teaching Children Through Water
As the founder of Water Babies Lansing, Brad Atchison is excited to help build community, confidence, and celebration around the lifelong joy of swimming. With his experience as a small business owner and working across multiple healthcare and community service fields, Brad wants to build a business that fosters community and health childhood development, while making sure everyone has plenty of fun along the way.
Brad’s love of the water started at a young age, and has only grown as he’s gotten older. His love of water is only dwarfed by his two daughters, who are always asking him and his wife to take them to a pool. Brad believes that the most important thing he can do for families, in a digitally distracted age, is to help find meaningful time with parents and their kids. There is nothing Brad would rather do than help kids learn the building blocks of swimming, give them fun experiences with their parents, and help build healthier communities that love being in the water.
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How our lessons work
Supportive lessons
You and your child are together in the water along with your instructor until your child is ready to swim independently.
A minimum of 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!
Hear why parents and children love us
★★★★★
Clean pool and warm water!
“Great Atmosphere, very clean pool and change rooms . Water was warm ! Front desk was super friendly !!”
– Reign A, Auburn, WA
★★★★★
We’ve had an awesome experience at Waterbabies!
“We are so thrilled with the progress we have seen with my son”
– Sara G, Seattle, WA
★★★★★
Swim-tastic!
“Great program for babies, kids and adults. The pool is warm and comfortable, the instructors for the kids are fun and engage them well.”
– Trish K, Seattle, WA
★★★★★
Amazing and builds confidence!
“My 6 year old and 8 years old kids had swimming lessons in water babies. Excellent instructor’s and amazing lesson program for any age. Invest your time and money for kids swimming lessons its practical for lifetime.”
– Nataliya K, Renton WA
★★★★★
We love Water Babies
“We love this place! All the trainers are extremely friendly and patient. Or 6 month old daughter is always having a blast. The pool is kept very warm and clean for the kiddos. Highly recommend”
– Agathe R, Seattle WA
★★★★★
They are WONDERFUL!!
“Coming to Water Babies in Renton was the best decision! Not only is the staff knowledgeable, helpful and kind but their technique and approach is top notch.”
– Aimee G, Renton WA
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