Children’s Centres provide a wide range of services for prospective parents, children and their families. We aim to improve the lives of children and their parents by bringing together early childhood services in the heart of the community.
On this page you can find links to all children's centre timetables. Timetables are available to view and print using the links below. Timetables maybe subject to change so please check with your local children’s centre for more information.
Chester and Rural
Blacon and Chester Victoria
Frodsham and Elton
Lache and Kingsway
Ellesmere Port and Neston
Portside and Parklands **Portside Chidlren's Centre will be temporarily closed from 23 December 2024 to 5 January 2025 due to problems with the boiler / heating in the building. The team will be based at Stanlaw Abbey Children's Centre during this period**
Stanlaw Abbey and Neston
Winsford and Northwich
Over and Oak View
Victoria Road, Barnton and Leftwich
Wharton
Below are some brief overviews of timetable activities.
We welcome you to attend the sessions for advice support and information regarding the health well-being and development of your baby/child.
We are also able to weigh and measure your baby/child and review their growth.
Read more at our Open Advice Page.
Are you looking for something fun to do with your child?
Our main centres run a weekly ‘Let’s Play’ session for all children aged 0-5.
Find out more on our Let's Play Page
Let’s Explore is a monthly group run by your Children’s Centre Early Years Worker
Early Years Workers plan play based learning opportunities focused on your child’s individual needs, underpinned by the Prime areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Let’s Explore offers you and your child the opportunity to:
- take part in activities that are developed around your child’s interest
- talk about play and share ideas
- get new and simple play ideas to continueat home
- Find out what support and activities are available for you and your family to attend in the local community
These groups are run by Early Years Workers and support your child’s development and you as a parent/carer to be your child’s first educator. The group gives opportunity to learn new skills and develop new knowledge in how you can support your child’s learning and development through daily interactions and play with your little one.
Breastfeeding support groups are great places to make new friends and share the ups and downs of looking after a new baby. Helping mothers to reach their breastfeeding goals.
For more information about our groups and further breastfeeding support, visit our Breastfeeding Support pages.
The local hospital midwifery team offer care throughout pregnancy and after your baby is born. Community midwives look after newly pregnant ladies and mums up to a month after baby is born.
For more information contact your local community midwifery Service:
- Countess of Chester Hospital - 01244 365166
- Arrow Park Hospital - 0151 678 5111 (ext 8002)
- Leighton Hospital - 01270 612177
Two year olds who live in Cheshire West and Cheshire may be eligible for 15 hours free childcare per week which adds up to 570 hours per year. You can check if you are eligible by visiting: www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/2yearoldplaces
Find out more by visiting our Two Year Funding page.
The sensory rooms are equipped with soft play, offering a calming and soothing space for babies and toddlers alike to explore and interact with their environment through light and sound.
Read more about our Sensory Rooms. Please visit our Children's Centre page.
Do you want to know how you can help your child’s speech and language development?...
The drop-in sessions are for you to meet with the Speech and Language Team to share any concerns regarding your child’s speech and language development and gain advice on how best to support your child.
Early Help Navigators drop-in sessions offer some general advice and guidance to children and families around services in the area. They can also support with day to day issues such as housing, debt, parenting and issue food banks if required.