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

  • Nurturing programme

    Belle Vale CC

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

    Monday 1pm — 3pm. Starts 28th April 2025.

    Contact us to book.

  • Music and Movement

    Lee Valley Millennium Centre

    Fun filled music and instrument activity to help boost your child's physical development and speech and language skills. Suitable for confident walkers up to age 5.

    Monday 1pm — 2pm

    Contact us to book.

  • 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

  • Umbrella Stay and Play

    Belle Vale CC

    For children with emerging characteristics of neurodiversity.

    Tuesday 10am — 11am

    Contact us to book.

  • Early Communication Group

    Belle Vale CC

    For children experiencing language and communication difficulties.

    Tuesday

    Contact us for times and 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 12pm — 1pm

    Contact 233 3733 to book your place.

  • Story and Song 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.

  • 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 5pm — 6pm on 14th and 21st January, then there is a site and time change. Ask for details on booking.

    Contact 233 1705 to book.

  • PEEP 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

    Contact us to book

  • 5 ways to wellbeing

    Belle Vale CC

    Time for you! A 6 week course to learn techniques to improve your health and wellbeing to support you in everyday life. Limited creche places available. 

    Wednesday  — Time to be confirmed. Starts 26th February 2025.

    Contact us to book.

  • Welcome to Play

    Belle Vale CC

    A 6 week course that explores how play activities benefit your child's learning and development. Parents and carers can participate in fun activities with their child at the centre and at home to enhance their child's learning and positive play experiences.

    Wednesday 1pm — 2.30pm, starts 26th February 2025.

    Contact us 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 10.30am — 11.30am

    Contact us to book.

  • Crawlers and Cruissers

    Belle Vale CC

    Fun fitness activity for you and your baby to support their physical and social development. Suitable for babies who are crawling, starting to stand up until they become confident walkers.

    Thursday 10am — 11am

    Contact us to book.

  • PEEP 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.

  • Development Matters

    Belle Vale CC

    A support group for parents or carers of children with additional needs or awaiting diagnosis if you have concerns. A chance to chat to our SEND worker and other parents. Opportunity for your child to play and socialise.

    Last Thursday of every month 1pm — 3.30pm

    Contact us to book

  • Stay and Play

    Belle Vale CC

    For children aged 2 and under and their parents or carers. A chance to meet, socialise and play and learn in a fun environment.

    Friday 12.30pm — 2.30pm

    Contact Sarah.Dewick@pss.org.uk to book or call 07872194822

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.