Meet Erin – Founder and Swim Teacher
Teaching Locations: Des Moines and Cedar Rapids, IA
Erin’s Passion For Teaching Children Through Water
As the founder of Water Babies USA serving Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, Erin is passionate about bringing high-quality, confidence-building swim lessons to families across Iowa. A lifelong Iowan with a background in healthcare, she understands the importance of early safety skills and meaningful parent-child connection.
Erin’s love of the water started at a young age—she used to joke with her mom that she was really a mermaid. That passion has stayed with her into adulthood, where she and her husband are scuba diving certified and continue to seek out opportunities to be in and around the water. As a mom of two, Erin has especially loved helping her own children build confidence and a love of the water from an early age, creating memories that have become some of their family’s most cherished moments.
Erin believes that swim lessons are about so much more than swimming—they’re about building confidence, strengthening the bond between parents and children, and creating joyful experiences that last a lifetime. She is committed to fostering a welcoming community where every child can learn, grow, and thrive in the water.
Through Water Babies, Erin is dedicated to creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where children develop life-saving skills while families bond, grow, and build a lifelong love of the water—together.
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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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