Children and families

Garston Children's Centre

We deliver services in the Garston area of Liverpool. 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

70 Banks Road, Garston, L19 8JZ

Contact us

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

Activity timetable

All sessions are term time only and must be booked unless otherwise stated.

  • Welcome to Play

    Garston CC

    A 6-week course to introduce the importance of play as part of a positive approach to parenting.

    Contact us for next sessions and to book.

  • Nurture Parenting Course

    Garston CC

    10 week parenting course with ideas and advice for a health happy family.

    Contact us to for next sessions and to book.

  • SWAN Support with Additional Needs

    Garston CC

    A monthly supported play session for children who have special needs, physical or learning disabilities or concerns.

    Last Tuesday of the month, 1.30pm — 2.30pm

    Contact us to book.

  • Development Matters

    Garston CC

    A monthly supported advice session for parents who have concerns regarding their children's development.

    First Tuesday of the month, 1.30pm — 2.30pm

    Contact us to book.

  • Active Play

    Garston Lifestyles

    A fun, physical activity session suitable for confident walkers up to age 5.

    Wednesday 10am — 11am 

    Contact us to book.

  • BAMBIS

    Garston CC

    Advice and guidance on breastfeeding and a chance to meet other mums.

    Wednesday 10am — 11am 

    Contact us to book.

  • Bump, Birth and Beyond

    Garston CC

    Practical antenatal session to help prepare for your new baby.

    Last Wednesday of the month, 10.30am — 11.30am

    Contact us to book.

  • All about Baby

    Garston CC

    A chance for your baby to start exploring through their senses in a new social environment.

    Thursday 10am — 11am

    Contact us to book.

  • Early Communication

    Garston CC

    Speech and language support - referral only.

    Thursday

    Referral only - contact us for more information and times.

  • Baby Massage

    Garston 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.

    Friday 10.30am — 11.30am 

    Contact us to book.

  • Tiny Taster

    Garston CC

    Tiny taster course to promote healthy eating for children and families.

    Contact us for next sessions and to book.

  • Story and Song

    Garston CC

    A fun session to encourage early communication.

    Friday 10am — 10.30am 

    Contact us to book.

Additional services at this centre

For information on any of the following services, call 233 6868.

  • ESF ways to work programme - support to return to work
  • Sleep advice
  • Dump the dummy
  • Dental health advice
  • SEN Early Support
  • Advice on nursery funding
  • Introducing solid food
  • Debt advice and support
  • Sensory room available all week (must book).

Midwifery services

If you would like to speak to a midwife or arrange an appointment at the Early Access Centre, please call 0151 702 4175.