Picton Children's Centre
We provide free weekly fun activities for parents, carers and their children and support and advice for families and expectant parents.
If you've never used a children's centre before you'll need to register your details before accessing services. Complete your registration online or visit your nearest children's centre to register.
Find us
139 Earle Road, L7 6HD
Contact us
- 0151 233 1200
- pictoncc@liverpool.gov.uk
This centre is maintained by St Hugh's School.
Chatham Nursery provides full and part time places at the centre.
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Activity timetable
All sessions are term time only and must be booked unless otherwise stated.
Our spring timetable runs from Tuesday 22nd April to Friday 18th July 2025.
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Stay and Play
Picton CC
Early learning and development sessions for children aged 0 to 4 years.
Monday 9.30am — 10.30am
Drop-in
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Early Communication Group
Picton CC
A 6-week course that helps with development of speech and language. Places offered by invitation only by SEN worker. We will be running two courses.
- Course 1 Group L2 starts Monday 12th May, 11am to 12pm
- Course 2 Group L2 starts Tuesday 13th May, 9.45am to 10.45am
- Course 3 Group L3 starts Friday 25th April, 1pm to 2pm
Invite only
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All About Baby
Picton CC
Weekly sessions for parents with babies 0-12 months to enjoy stimulating and age appropriate activities.
Monday 1.30pm — 2.30pm
Drop in
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Family Art
Picton CC
Enjoy stories and art activities for children up to 4 years. Older siblings welcome to attend with younger child.
Monday 3.30am — 4.45pm
Drop-in
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Rhythm and Rhyme
Picton CC
Weekly musical sessions for children aged 0-4 years.
- Tuesday 11.15am — 12pm
- Wednesday 2.15pm — 3pm
Drop-in
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Development Matters
Picton CC
Do you have concerns about your child's development? Come and have a chat with our Special Educational Needs worker.
Tuesday 1.30pm — 3pm. Next sessions:
- 29th April
- 3rd June
- 1st July
Drop in
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Alexander Rose Fruit and Veg Scheme
Picton CC
If you get Healthy Start vouchers you may be eligible. Please call reception for more information.
Wednesday 8.30am — 9.30am
Book
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Perinatal skills for wellbeing course
Picton CC
A 6-week wellbeing course for expectant mums and their birthing partners, up to 24 months after delivery. Course delivered by Liverpool Talking Therapies.
For an initial assessment and to book, call 0151 228 2300.
Wednesday 10am — 12pm
Book
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Busy Tots
Picton CC
For children aged 0-4 with sensory processing difficulties or those with listening and attention difficulties.
Wednesday 1pm — 2pm.
Invite or Book
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Baby weighing clinic
Picton CC
Clinic delivered by Health Visiting team. By appointment only. For babies aged 6 weeks to 12 months only.
Thursday 9.30am — 11.30am
By appointment only - ring 0151 233 1200 to book your slot.
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Welcome to Play
Picton CC
6 weekly sessions to introduce the importance of play and encourage parents and carers to take part in playful activities to support your child's learning.
Thursday 1pm — 2.30pm. Sessions on:
- 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th June
- 3rd and 10th July
Drop-in
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Antenatal Parent Education
Picton CC
A 2 week course with antenatal advice and support for expectant parents and their birthing partners.
Monday 3pm — 4.30pm on 5th and 12th June.
Contact us to book
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Time to Sign
Picton CC
For children aged 0-4 years and their parents. Have fun, play and laugh while learning British Sign Language.
Friday 9.30am — 10.15am
Drop-in
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Riverside Housing Officer Surgery
Picton CC
Providing housing support and advice to tenants of Riverside Housing.
Friday 11am - 1pm
- 9th May
- 13th June
- 11th July
- 8th August
Drop in
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SWAN Support with Additional Needs
Picton CC
A support group for families of children with additional needs.
Friday 10.45am — 12.15pm. Next sessions:
- 16th May
- 4th July
Invitation only.
Other services at this centre
- Breastfeeding support and advice – if you need support or advice please ring 233 1200.
- Healthy Start vitamins and drops - you can redeem your Healthy Start vitamin vouchers at our reception desk. We can also provide a Healthy Start application form for anyone who may be eligible to apply.
- Lending Library - includes a wide range of quality books including dual language books for your child to borrow and take home, for FREE for up to one week. Enjoy sharing books together.
- Reading Pledge - sign up and receive your FREE pack. This entitles your family to borrow reading resources for up to one week, which are specifically put together for your child’s age and stage of development.
- Smoke Free Liverpool - if you would like support to stop smoking please speak to a member of staff who can refer you.
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - if you need advice or support about your child’s development, behaviour, sleep pattern or any speech and language issues please contact Irene.
- Volunteering opportunities - we can offer parents valuable work experience within our centre. For more information please ring 233 1200.