Children and families

County Children's Centre

We provide free weekly fun activities for parents, carers and their children and support and advice for families and expectant parents in the County, Walton, Vauxhall and Fountain areas.

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

Arnot Street, Walton, L4 4ED

Contact us

Visit our website for more information about parent and toddler activities, nursery provision and family services and support.

Visit Fountains, County, Walton and Vauxhall Children's Centre

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

Activity timetable

All activities must be booked by calling 233 3760 unless otherwise stated.

  • Stay and Play

    A fun interactive play group for ages 0-5 to help prepare children for school.

    Monday 9.30am — 10.30am.

    Drop in

  • Baby Sensory Group

    Play based sensory themed activities to support development. For babies up to 18 months.

    Monday 1pm — 2pm.

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  • Talking Therapies

    A 6-week course to support pregnant families and children up to 2 years. If you are struggling with anxiety or depression this course can support you in a relaxed and friendly environment. Topics include low mood, managing anxiety and becoming a parent.

    Tuesday 10am — 12pm.

    Drop in

  • Tiny Tasters and Mighty Movers

    A fun interactive 10-week course to encourage healthy eating habits and lifestyle choices.

    Tuesday 1pm — 2pm.

    Contact us to book.

  • Once Upon a Time

    A magical group bring stories to life through creative activities. For ages 1 to 3 years.

    Wednesday 9.30am — 10.30am.

    Contact us to book.

  • Nurture Course

    Build your confidence in understanding your child's social and emotional development. Includes strategies to support routines and boundaries. Creche available.

    10-week course, Wednesday 1pm — 3pm.

    Contact us to book.

  • Song, Story and Rhyme

    Fun session to support speech and language development. For children up to 5 years.

    Thursday 10.30am — 11.15am.

    Drop in at Spellow Library Hub.

  • BAMBIS

    Breastfeeding support and play sessions.

    Thursday 10am — 11am.

    Drop in.

  • SWAN Group Support with additional needs

    Stay and play session offering information, advice and support for children with additional needs.

    Thursday 1pm — 2pm.

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  • Development Matters

    Support for any development concerns you may have about your child.

    Thursday 2pm — 2.30pm.

    Contact us to book.

  • Early Communication Group

    Play based targeted group offering advice and strategies to support children's communication skills.

    Friday 9.30am — 10.30am.

    Contact us to book.

You can also attend parent and toddler activities at our partner centres, Fountains, Walton and Vauxhall.

Other services at this centre

Parenting support and advice

We provide parenting advice and support 5 days a week and advice on sleep support, SEN and getting your child ready for school. Enquire at the centre for more details.

School readiness

Is your child about to start nursery or school? Would you like some support/advice about how to help them make this transition? Call in to speak to our link workers who can support you land your child.

Infant First Aid course for parents

Booking required, limited creche available. Please ask for details.

Free nursery places

Do you know there are free nursery places available for two and three-year-olds? Call in for more information.