Children and families

Fazakerley 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 Fazakerley and Croxteth 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

Barlows Lane Fazakerley, Fazakerley, L9 9EH

Contact us

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

Activity timetable

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

  • Welcome to Play

    Fazakerley CC

    A brand new 6-week course designed to show the importance of play and the benefits of play to support children's development. Suitable for ages 2 to 4 years.

    Monday 10am — 11.30am

    Contact us to book.

  • Story Time

    Fazakerley Library, L10 7LQ

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

    Tuesday 10am — 11am

    Drop in

  • BAMBIS Stay and Play

    Fazakerley CC

    A fun group for mums and babies breastfeeding or wanting to breastfeed, to play, chat, meet other mums and get support if needed.

    Tuesday 11.45am — 12.45pm

    Drop in.

  • Stay and Play

    Fazakerley CC

    A playgroup for children aged 18 months to 4 years to have fun! Toys, games, crafts and much more.

    Tuesday 1.30pm — 2.30pm

    Drop in

  • Early Communication Group

    Fazakerley CC

    Six-week programme to support speech and language development. 

    Wednesday 9.45am — 10.30am and 10.45am — 11.30am

    By invitation only. Contact us to book.

  • SWAN Support with Additional Needs

    Fazakerley CC

    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.

    Wednesday (every fortnight)  11.15am — 12pm. Contact us for details of next sessions.

    Contact us to book.

  • Baby Massage

    Fazakerley CC

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

    Wednesday 1pm — 2pm

    Contact us to book.

  • Introducing solid foods

    Fazakerley CC

    A monthly session to introduce solid foods to your baby including the recommended age, portions and nutritious meal ideas.

    Wednesday 2.30pm — 3.30pm each month.

    Contact us for details of next sessions and 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.       

    Thursday  10am — 11am

    Contact us to book.

  • All about Baby

    Fazakerley CC

    A 12-week course for children 0-18mths, offering a stimulating environment for children, and advice and support for parents and carers.

    Thursday 1pm — 2pm

    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.

  • Food Bank

    St Paul's Church, L10 7LB

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

    Friday 12pm — 1.30pm

    Contact us to book.

  • Nurture

    Fazakerley CC

    A 10-week course to promote emotional health, empathy, confidence and encourages a positive approach to behaviour management. Creche available.

    Contact us for dates and to book.

  • Antenatal parent education session

    Fazakerley CC

    Sessions for expectant parents to learn about safe sleeping, baby development, feeding and much more.

    Friday (monthly) 3pm — 4.30pm

    Contact us for details of next sessions and to book.

Other services at this centre

We run accredited courses on family matters, 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.
  • 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.
  • Volunteering - Interested in volunteering at the centre? Contact us for more information.

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