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This study aims to determine the effect of providing aquatic learning on cognitive abilities in early childhood. 10 children from Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia Pilot Laboratory Kindergarten, Tasikmalaya Campus, Indonesia, aged 5-6 years, were involved in this study. The instruments used in this study were structured observation, field notes and documentation regarding childrens cognitive abilities in aquatic learning which included class procedures, pool rules, play rules, instructional language, and movement mechanics. the results showed that cognitive abilities of early childhood increased after giving aquatic learning with a gain score of 13. This study concluded that aquatic learning has a positive impact on early childhood.