Children and families

Belle Vale 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

Hedgefield Road, L25 2RW

Contact us

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

Activity timetable

All activities are term time only and must be booked unless otherwise stated.

  • Rhyme Time

    Belle Vale CC

    Fun rhymes and songs for babies to pre-school to support your child's communication skills.

    Monday 10am — 11am

    Drop-in

  • ADDvanced Solutions

    Belle Vale CC

    Support and training for families who have child with a neuro-developmental condition.

    Tuesday 9.30am — 11.30am

    Drop-in

  • Let's Talk Art

    Belle Vale CC

    A weekly space to be creative and meet other parents. Also an opportunity for people with limited English to increase confidence with language. Open to all and we encourage people who are unemployed.

    Tuesday 10.30am — 12pm

    Contact us to book.

  • Sing and Splash

    Liverpool Aquatic Centre, Wavertree

    Sing and splash session with your baby/toddler. One adult per child must get in the pool.

    Tuesday 12.15pm — 1.15pm

    Contact 233 3733 to book your place.

  • Story Time

    Millennium Centre Library

    Fun story and rhyme time for children aged 12 months plus with parents/carers. 

    Tuesday 1pm — 2.15pm

    Contact us to book.

  • Women's Organisation Power Programme

    Belle Vale CC

    A 6 week course that will give you the tools and confidence to break negative thinking cycles and move forward to a positive future. Limited creche available.

    Tuesday 12.30am — 3pm. Starts 19th September 2023.

    Contact us to book.

  • Soccer Superstars

    St Hilda's Church Hall

    A physical activity session for children under 5. Developing skills in children’s all round development.  Children need to be confident walkers to participate. 

    Tuesday 5.15pm — 6.15pm

    Contact 233 1705 to book.

  • All About Baby

    Belle Vale CC

    Allow your baby to explore different sensory experiences. Meet new parents and let your baby start their socialising in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Suitable for babies not yet walking.

    Wednesday 10am — 11.30am

    Drop in

  • Early Communication Group

    Belle Vale CC

    For children experiencing language and communication difficulties.

    Wednesday and Thursday

    Contact us for times and to book.

  • Baby weighing and advice

    Belle Vale CC

    Health visitor clinic to weigh your baby and give advice. Must be referred by your health visitor but booked at the CC.

    Thursday 10am — 12pm and 1pm — 4pm

    Contact us to book.

  • Baby Massage

    Belle Vale CC

    A 4-week programme to discover how to massage your baby which supports bonding and also baby's emotional and physical development. Suitable for age 6 weeks plus.

    Thursday 10pm — 11am

    Contact us to book.

  • PEEPS Stay and Play

    Belle Vale CC

    Fun filled activity suitable for children who are walking. Great way for your child to take part in play experiences and play alongside other children with their parent/carer.

    Thursday 1pm — 2.30pm

    Contact us to book.

  • Nurturing

    Belle Vale CC

    A 10 week course to understand your child's social and emotional development and behaviours. Limited creche places available.

    Friday 9.30am — 11.30am. Starts 6th October 2023.

    Contact us to book.

  • Riverside Floating Support

    Belle Vale CC

    Supporting families experiencing difficulties with their housing, including tenants from other social or private landlords.

    Friday 1pm — 3pm

    Drop-in

Other services at this centre

Sleep advice

Advice to help your child improve their sleep routine. Contact centre for appointment.

Dump the dummy

Support and advice to help your child give up their dummy. Contact centre to discuss and book.

Sensory room

Available all week. Call centre to book.

ESF Ways to Work programme

Helping you get back into work - call for an informal chat and to book.