In + Around St. Louis

St. Louis Mom’s Guide to Tot Time at the Pool

May 20, 2026

St. Louis Mom brings you Tot Time at local pools! Love to swim with your little ones, but hate the crowds? Many St. Louis area pools offer a special Tot Time, usually before the pools open to the public. Check out this list and make the most of your day at the pool!

Kids Day Out at Dayspring Baptist Church

Dayspring Baptist Church in Town and Country offers a premier flexible scheduleing Kids Day Out program for children ages 3–5, providing a nurturing Christian environment where kids thrive. This is a play-based program rooted in developmentally appropriate practice, offering hands-on opportunities to learn through play while you focus on your work, home, or that growing to-do list.

The campus features a new playground and acres of lush green space, giving children endless room for active exploration and discovery. By blending sensory-rich learning with expansive outdoor play, Dayspring Baptist Church ensures a safe, joyful experience for every child.

Learn more about Kids Day Out at Dayspring

1001 Municipal Center Drive, St. Louis, MO 63131

314-432-1960

St. Louis County

Aquaport

2344 McKelvey Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043

Ages: 6 months-5 years

Fridays, June 5 – August 7, 2026

10 – 11 am

Residents: FREE | Non-residents: $7

Center of Clayton Splash and Play

50 Gay Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105

Ages: 6 mos – 6 yrs with caregivers

May 26 – August 7, 2026

Monday – Friday from 10 am – 11:30 am

Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center

16365 Lydia Hill Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017

Every Friday, June 5 – August 7, 2026

9:30 – 11:15 am

Kids 0-5 | siblings ages 6-11 may join

Resident: $5 | Non-Resident: $6 | Adults: FREE

Each TOT TIME has a special theme.

Ellisville Edge Aquatic Center

Bluebird Park: 225 Kiefer Creek Road, Ellisville, MO 63021

Ages 0-6

Monday + Thursday, June 1 – August 13, 2026

10 – 11:15 am

Children + Adults $3

Kirkwood Aquatic

111 South Geyer Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122

Monday – Friday, June 1 – August 7, 2026

10:15 – 11:30 am

Ages 0 – 5. Ages 6 – 11 welcome if accompanied by adult and younger child

Residents: $6 | Non-residents: $10 | Adults: FREE

Koch Park Pool

305 Howdershell Road, Florissant, MO 63031

Wednesdays + Fridays

11:30 – 12:30

Ages: 0-6 (older siblings welcome)

0-3 FREE | Youth + Seniors $5 (Resident) | Adults $7 (Resident)

Lodge at Des Peres

1050 Des Peres Road, Des Peres, MO 63131

Monday – Friday, May 26 – August 7 (not held 7/4)

9:30 – 10:30 am

Ages 0 – 6

Members: FREE | Residents: $6 | Non-Residents: $7

Manchester Aquatic

359 Old Meramec Station Road, Manchester, MO 63021

Monday – Friday, June 1 – August 28, 2026 | 10 – 11:45 am

Saturdays – June 6 – September 5, 2026 | 9am-10:45am

(no tot time on 8/25 + 8/27)

Ages 0 – 6

Residents: $3 | Non-Residents: $4

Maplewood Family Aquatic Center

7570 Lohmeyer Avenue, Maplewood, MO 63143

M / W / F: 10 am – noon

Ages 0 – 9

North Pointe Aquatic Center

335 Holloway Road, Ballwin, MO 63011

Tuesdays + Thursdays, June 2 – August 20, 2026

10 – 11 am

Ages 0 – 5

VIP $5 | Regular $6 (cost per child) | Pass holders are FREE

Pavilion at Lemay

305 Gregg Road, Lemay, MO 63125

Monday – Friday, June 1 – August 14, 2026

10 – 11:30 am + 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Ages 0 – 5

$3 per child | 2 adults included at no charge

Shaw Park Aquatic Center Splash + Play

111 S. Brentwood Boulevard, Clayton, MO 63105

Monday – Friday, May 26- August 7, 2026

10 am – 11:30 am

Ages 6 months – 6 years

Guest Admission / Non-resident Admission: Non-Residents must be accompanied by a pass-holder or resident/corporate with Advantage Status on file to qualify for Guest Admission to Shaw Park Aquatic Center.