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 Monday 12th January to Friday 27th March 2026

  • Magical Storytime

    Kensington CC

    Weekly storytelling sessions for families with children aged 0-4 years.

    Monday 9.45am — 10.30am

    Contact us to book.

  • 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 11am - 12pm

    • Course 1 starts 12th January 2026
    • Course 2 starts 23rd February 2026

    Contact us to book

  • PEEP Stay and Play

    Kensington CC

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

    Monday 1.45pm — 2.45pm

    Drop in

  • 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.

    Tuesday 9.30am — 11pm. Next sessions:

    • 13th January 2026
    • 17th March 2026

    Drop in

  • SWAN Support with Additional Needs

    Kensington CC

    A support group for families of children with additional needs.

    Tuesday 9.30am — 11.30am. Next sessions:

    • 20th January 2026
    • 24th March 2026

    By invitation or 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 9.30am — 10.30am, starts 27th January 2026 (Group L2)

    Invite only

  • You and Me Mum

    Kensington CC

    A 10-week course for women who have experienced domestic abuse to support them through recovery.

    Tuesday 1pm — 3pm, starting 13th January 2026

    Must 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.

    Wednesday 10am — 11am

    Drop in

  • Slow Cooker Class

    Kensington CC

    Adult only cookery class. Have fun learning to cook healthy one pot recipe. Free slow cooker for each family that attends.

    Wednesday 10am-12pm, 28th January and 25th February.

    Contact us to book

  • Nurture Programme

    Kensington CC

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

    Wednesday 1pm — 3pm, starts 14th January 2026

    Contact centre to book.

  • 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.  

  • Benefits and welfare advice

    Kensington CC

    Call in or ring to book an appointment with Kevin.

    Wednesday 10am — 12.30pm

    Contact us to book

  • Storytime at Kensington Library

    Kensington Library

    Drop in for families and their children aged 0-4 years. Fun with stories, songs and smiles.

    Thursday 10.30am — 11.30am

    Drop in

  • Community Lunch

    Kensington CC

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

    Thursday 12pm — 12.30pm

    Drop in

  • Rhythm and Rhyme

    Kensington CC

    Weekly musical sessions for children aged 0-4 years.

    Thursday 12.45pm — 1.30pm

    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 15th January 2026.

    Book

  • Busy Tots

    Kensington CC

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

    Friday 10am — 11am. 

    By invitation or 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

    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.