Children and families

Croxteth 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 Croxteth and Fazakerley 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

Parkstile Lane (Our Lady & St Swithin Primary School), L11 0BQ

Contact us

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

Activity timetable

All activities are term time only and must be booked unless otherwise stated. You can also access other activities at our Fazakerley site.

  • Story Time

    Croxteth Library, Altcross Rd, L11 0BS

    A session for children 0-4 years encouraging speech and language development through informal sessions of songs, rhymes, stories, and crafts. 

    Monday 10am — 11am

    Drop in.

  • Welcome to Play

    Croxteth CC

    A 6-week course to show the importance of play and the benefits of play in supporting children's development. Suitable for children aged 2-4 years.

    Monday 10am — 11.30am

    Contact us to book.

  • You and Me, Mum

    Croxteth CC and Fazakerley CC

    Have you have experienced domestic abuse? Fazakerley and Croxteth Children’s Centre can support you. We offer one-to-one support and deliver a 10-week 'You and Me, Mum' course to identify the effects of domestic abuse on children. 

    Contact us to book.

  • Early Communication

    Croxteth CC

    A 6-week programme to support speech and language development for children aged 2 to 4 years.

    Tuesdays 9.30am — 10.15am and 10.30am — 11.15am.

    By invitation only. Contact centre for more information.

  • SWAN Support Group

    Croxteth CC

    Support with additional needs. If you have a child with additional needs, come along to a safe and stimulating environment. Receive guidance from our experienced team and other specialist agencies. Your children can enjoy activities and you can meet new friends.

    Tuesday (every fortnight) 10.30am — 11.15am. Contact us for next sessions.

    Drop in

  • Baby Sensory

    Croxteth CC

    Come along to our baby sensory class to support your baby's early development. Enjoy creative play, tummy time, sensory toys, music and movement. For babies up to 12 months.

    Tuesday 1pm — 2pm

    Contact us to book.

  • Food Bank

    Good Sheperd Church, L11 2SF

    Emergency food supplies. Contact the centre for more information or vouchers.

    Wednesday 9.30am — 11.30am

    Drop in

  • Stay and Play

    Croxteth CC

    For children aged 0 to 4 years to have fun. Toys, games, crafts and much more in a stimulating environment.

    Wednesday 10.30am — 11.30am

    Drop in.

  • Growing Stronger Together

    Croxteth CC

    A 4-week course for adults to help people build resilience for, and protection from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES).  A strength based approach to prevent ACES and support children and adults who may be affected.

    Thursday 1pm —  3pm

    Contact the centre to book.

  • Development Matters

    Croxteth CC

    A chance to have a chat about worries or your child’s development with our SEND link worker. Contact the children centre to book an appointment with our SEND link worker.

    Contact the centre to book an appointment.

  • Baby Massage

    Croxteth CC

    4-week course. A relaxing session that gives you and your baby some quality time to bond in warm and friendly environment.   

    Friday 10am — 11am.

    Contact us to book.

  • Tiny Tasters and Mighty Movers

    Croxteth CC

    A course for children aged 2 to 4 years. Aimed to promote healthy eating and physical activity. Come along and make some healthy recipes to taste and enjoy. Then we will get your little ones moving and grooving in Mighty Movers, exploring movement and music.       

    Friday 1pm — 2pm

    Contact us to book.

  • Antenatal parent education sessions

    Croxteth CC

    A 2-week session for expecting parents to learn about safe sleeping, baby development, feeding and more.

    Friday 3pm — 4.30pm. Contact us for next session dates.

    Contact us to book and for more information.

Other services

We run accredited courses on family matters, preparing for baby, healthy lifestyles and preparing for work. We also provide advice on the following:

  • 2 year nursery funding - criteria and advice.
  • Fostering - All kinds of people foster - could you? Contact us for information, guidance and applications.
  • SEN - Support for children with speech and language difficulties as well as support for children with special/additional needs.
  • Development Matters - A chance to have a chat about any worries about your child's development with our SEND link worker.
  • Sensory room - phone the centre to book 30- or 60-minute sessions.
  • Advice about nursery education funding.
  • Help with online school applications.
  • Local job search
  • One to one support for pregnant teenagers and teenage parents
  • Advice and support - postnatal depression, stop smoking, breastfeeding, targeted sleep advice, benefits, parenting advice, outreach and support in local schools.
  • Domestic Abuse - If you have experienced Domestic Abuse, we can offer you advice, support and help. Contact the centre on 233 3705.
  • You and Me, Mum - A 10 week course and one to one support to identify the effects of domestic abuse on children. Contact us for more information.
  • Volunteering - Interested in volunteering at the centre? Contact us for more information.
  • Welcome to the World - If you're expecting a new arrival these sessions help prepare you for the exciting journey ahead with practical advice and emotional support as you approach the arrival of your baby. Contact us to book a place.

Call 233 3705 for more information about activities at both Croxteth and Fazakerley sites or connect with us on Facebook.