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.

Activities start from 8th September to 12th December 2025

  • Rhythm and Rhyme

    Kensington CC

    Weekly musical sessions for children aged 0-4 years.

    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

  • Nurture Programme

    Kensington CC

     A 10 week accredited parenting course to help families develop strong relationships. Limited creche places available.

    Monday 12.45pm — 2.45pm, starts 8th September.

    Contact centre to book.

  • Merseyside Polonia

    Kensington CC

    For Polish speaking parents and carers and their children. Delivered by Merseyside Polonia.

    Tuesday 10am — 11.30am

    Drop in

  • Talking Teens

    Kensington CC

    A 4-week course to support parents of teenagers. Come on your own or with a partner or friend. Refreshments provided.

    Sign up session is on 16th September for course starting on 23rd September.

    Tuesday 9.30am — 11.30am

    Contact us to 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.

    Tuesday 1.30pm — 2.30pm (Group L2 x2 courses)

    • Course 1 starts 9th September
    • Course 2 starts 4th November

    Wednesday 9.30am — 10.30am (Group L2 x 1 course)

    • Course 1 starts 10th September

    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

  • Benefits and welfare advice

    Kensington CC

    Call in or ring to book an appointment with Kevin.

    Wednesday 10am — 12.30pm

    Contact us to book

  • 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.

    Wednesday 10.30am-11.30am, starts 10th September.

    Contact us to book

  • Dads Club

    Kensington CC

    Stay and play drop in for dads, male carers and their children aged 0-4 years.

    Wednesday 1pm — 2.30pm

    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.  

  • Healthy Mummies

    Kensington CC

    6 week programme for safe post partum weight loss. To sign up, call Amelia on 0800 488 0551. Delivered by Liv Life Liverpool.

    Thursday 10.30am — 11.45am, starting 11th September.

    Must book

  • Parent First Aid

    Kensington CC

    Basic first aid for parents or carers. Delivered by Albany Training. Limited creche places available.

    Must book

    • Thursday
    • 30/10/2025
    • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Baby Massage

    Kensington CC

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

    Thursday 10am - 11.30am, starting 6th November.

    Contact us to book

  • Community Lunch

    Kensington CC

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

    Thursday 12pm — 12.30pm

    Drop in

  • PEEP Stay and Play

    Kensington CC

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

    Thursday 1.30pm — 2.30pm

    Drop in

  • Antenatal Parent Education

    Kensington CC

    5-week course. Antenatal advice and support for expectant parents and their birthing partners.

    Thursday 4pm — 6pm, starting 18th September.

    Book

  • All About Baby

    Kensington CC

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

    Friday 9.30am — 10.30am

    Drop in

  • SWAN Support with Additional Needs

    Kensington CC

    A support group for families of children with additional needs.

    Friday 11am — 12.30am. Next sessions:

    • 26th September
    • 24th October
    • 21st November

    By invitation or book

  • Development Matters

    Kensington CC

    Do you have concerns about your child’s learning or development? Come and have a chat with our Special Education Needs Worker.

    Friday 11am — 12.30am. Next sessions:

    • 12th September
    • 10th October
    • 14th November

    Drop in

  • BAMBIS Stay and Play

    Kensington CC

    Stay and play session for breastfeeding mums and their children aged 0-4 years.

    Friday 11am — 12pm. Next sessions:

    • 19th September
    • 17th October
    • 28th November

    Drop in

  • Introduction to solids

    Kensington CC

    Practical sessions with tips on how to successfully wean your baby.

    Friday 11am — 12.30pm. Next sessions:

    • 3rd October
    • 7th November
    • 5th December

    Drop in

  • 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

    Drop-in

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.