Children and families

Fountains 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 Fountains, Vauxhall, Walton and County 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

Fountains Road, Kirkdale, L4 1QH

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Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

Activity timetable

  • Toddler Yoga

    A class for toddlers 2 years plus and parents to introduce toddlers to the wonders of yoga and the amazing possibilities of their growing bodies. Classes involve postures and breathing with stories and nursery rhymes.

    Monday 10am — 11am

  • Early Communication Group

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

    Monday 1pm — 2pm.

    Contact us to book.

  • Welcome to the World

    If you're worried about your child's speech and language and want to gain strategies to support your child at home, contact us to book on to the sessions.

    Monday 9.30am — 10.30am.

    Contact us to book.

     

  • Introduction to solids

    First tastes for ages 6 months plus.

    First Tuesday of every month 9.30am — 10.30am.

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  • All about Baby

    Under 1's stay and play to support all areas of development

    Tuesday 1pm — 2pm.

    Contact us to book.

  • SWAN Support with additional needs

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

    Wednesday 9.30am — 10.30am.

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  • Development Matters

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

    Wednesday 10.30am — 11am.

    Contact us to book.

  • Baby Sensory Group

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

    Wednesday 1pm — 2pm.

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  • Mini Munchers

    Come and have a healthy brunch with us. For children aged 1 year plus.

    Thursday 11am — 11.45pm.

    Contact us to book.

  • Healthy Me

    A 9-week course to build a healthier lifestyle for your family and prepare a meal each week to take home. 

    Creche available.

    Thursday 1pm — 3pm.

    Contact us to book.

  • Stay and Play

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

    Friday 9.30am — 10.30am.

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

Other services at this centre

Parenting advice and support

Parenting advice and support is available 5 days a week. Please contact the centre for more information.

Courses

We run various courses throughout the year for parents who have children aged 0-4 years. Contact us to find out about courses that might interest you.