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 Monday 15th April to Friday 19th July 2024.
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Community Physiotherapy
Picton CC
By appointment only, offered by the Community Physiotherapy team.
Monday 9.30am — 11am
Appointment only
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You and Me Mum
Picton CC
10 week course for women who have experienced domestic abuse to support you through recovery. Limited creche places available.
Monday 1pm — 3pm, starts 15th April.
Book
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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.
Tuesday 9.30am — 10.30am, starts 23rd April.
Tuesday 1.30am — 2.30am, starts 4th June.
Invite only
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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 9.30pm — 11am. Next session 4th June.
Drop in
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SWAN Support with Additional Needs
Picton CC
A support group for families of children with additional needs.
Tuesday 9.30am — 11am. Next session 16th July.
Invite or book
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Learn and Play
Picton CC
For children aged 1-2 years. Session to support children's development through play using activities from the Wellcomm Book.
Tuesday 10am — 10.45am. Next sessions on 11th and 18th June.
Drop-in
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Busy Tots
Picton CC
For children aged 0-4 with sensory processing difficulties or those with listening and attention difficulties.
Tuesday 1pm — 2pm. Next sessions on 23rd and 30th April and 7th May.
Invite or Book
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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
Contact us to book
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Stay and Play
Picton CC
Early learning and development sessions for children aged 0 to 4 years.
Wednesday 10am — 11am.
Drop-in
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Look Say Sing Play
Picton CC
3 week course for children aged 0-2 years. Come along and join in with fun activities that support your babies brain development.
Wednesday 1pm — 2pm, starts 17th April.
Drop-in
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Welcome to Play
Picton CC
6 week course to introduce the importance of play and encourage parents and carers to take part in playful activities to support your child's learning.
Wednesday 1pm — 3pm, starts 5th June.
Book
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Baby weighing clinic
Picton CC
Clinic delivered by Health Visiting team. By appointment only.
Thursday 9.30am — 11.30am
By appointment only - ring 0151 233 1200 to book your slot.
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Baby Massage
Picton CC
A 5-week course for babies who are not yet crawling. Massage oils provided - just bring a towel.
Thursday 1.30pm — 2.30pm, starts 9th May.
Contact us to book
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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. We will be running two courses on the dates below.
Thursday 3pm — 4.30pm.
- Course 1: 18th and 25th April.
- Course 2: 6th and 13th 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 9am — 9.45am
- Friday 10am — 10.45am
Drop-in
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Baby Sensory Play
Picton CC
A sensory experience for babies aged 0-12 months.
Friday 11am — 12pm
Drop in
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Rhythm and Rhyme
Picton CC
Weekly musical sessions for children aged 0-4 years.
Monday 1pm — 1.45pm
Drop-in
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.