Children and families

Kensington Children's Centre

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

23 Quorn Street, L7 2QR

Contact us

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

Activity timetable

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

Our spring timetable runs from Tuesday 22nd April to Friday 18th July 2025.

  • Magical Storytime

    Kensington CC

    Explore stories to help support your child to learn and develop.

    Monday 9.30am — 10.15am

    Drop in

  • Busy Tots

    Kensington CC

    For children aged 0-4 years with sensory processing difficulties or have listening and attention difficulties.

    Monday 11am — 12pm. 

    By invitation or contact us to book

  • Baby Connect Memory Books

    Kensington CC

    An 8-week accredited course for parents and their babies up to 18 months.

    Monday 1pm — 3pm, starting 12th May

  • Baby Massage

    Kensington CC

    5-week course. For babies who are not yet crawling. Massage oils are provided, just need to bring a towel.

    Tuesday 10am - 11.30am

    • Course 1 starts 22nd April for 5 weeks
    • Course 2 starts 3rd June for 5 weeks

    Book

  • Early Communication Group

    Kensington CC

    A 6-week course to help with the development of speech and language. Places offered by invitation only by SEND worker.

    Group L2: Tuesday 1pm — 2pm, starts 22nd April.

    Invite only

  • Family Art

    Kensington CC

    Enjoy stories and art activities for children up to 4 years. Older siblings also welcome to attend with younger child.

    Tuesday 3.30pm — 4.15pm

    Contact us to book

  • Keeping your Child in Mind

    Kensington CC

    4-week parenting course to explore the importance of positive relationships within families. Limited creche places available.

    Wednesday 9.30am — 11.30am, starts 4th June.

    Contact us to book

  • Stay and Play

    Kensington CC

    Early learning and development sessions for children aged 0-4 years.

    Wednesday 1.30pm — 2.30pm (no session on 7th May)

    Drop in

  • Baby Weighing Clinic

    Kensington CC

    Clinic delivered by Health Visiting team. By appointment only. For babies aged 6 weeks to 12 months.

    Thursday 9.30am — 11.30am

    By appointment only - ring 0151 233 1200 to book your slot.  

  • All About Baby

    Kensington CC

    12-week course with fun session for parents and their babies aged 0-12 months to enjoy stimulating and age appropriate activities.

    Wednesday 9.30am — 10.30am

    Contact us to book

  • Community Lunch

    Kensington CC

    Come along and enjoy a free healthy lunch for all the family.

    Thursday 12pm — 12.45pm

    Drop in

  • Rhythm and Rhyme

    Kensington CC

    Weekly musical sessions for children aged 0-4 years.

    Thursday 1pm — 1.45pm

    Drop in

  • Welcome to Play

    Kensington CC

    Introduces the importance of play, encouraging parents and carers to take part in playful activities with their children.

    Friday 9.30am — 11am. Next sessions:

    • 25th April
    • 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th May

    Drop in

  • Cook and Eat

    Kensington CC

    A 5-week course of interactive sessions for parents and their child aged 2-4 years around healthy eating, food preparation, cookery and much more.

    Friday 10.30am-11.30am

    Contact us to book

  • Time to Sign

    Kensington CC

    For children aged 0-4 years and their parents. Have fun, play and laugh while learning British Sign Language.  

    Friday 2pm — 2.45pm, starting 17th January

    Drop-in

  • VE Day Party

    Kensington CC

    For parents and children up to 4 years. Come along to our party which celebrates the 80th anniversary of the announcement of the end of World War 2.

    Drop in

    • Friday
    • 09/05/2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Other services at this centre

  • Breastfeeding support and advice – if you need support or advice please ring 233 1200.
  • Healthy Start vitamins and drops - you can redeem your Healthy Start vitamin vouchers at our reception desk. We can also provide a Healthy Start application form for anyone who may be eligible to apply.
  • Lending Library - includes a wide range of quality books including dual language books for your child to borrow and take home, for FREE for up to one week. Enjoy sharing books together.
  • Reading pledge - sign up and receive your FREE pack. This entitles your family to borrow reading resources for up to one week, which are specifically put together for your child’s age and stage of development.
  • Smoke Free Liverpool - if you would like support to stop smoking please speak to a member of staff who can refer you.
  • Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - if you need advice or support about your child’s development, behaviour, sleep pattern or any speech and language issues please contact Irene.
  • Volunteering opportunities - we can offer parents valuable work experience within our centre. For more information please ring 233 1200.