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
- 0151 233 1200
- pictoncc@liverpool.gov.uk
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Activity timetable
All activities are term time only and must be booked unless otherwise stated.
Our autumn timetable runs from Monday 16th July to Friday 13th December 2024.
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Magical Storytime
Kensington CC
Explore stories to help support your child to learn and develop.
Monday 9.30am — 10.15am
Drop in
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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: Monday 9.30pm — 10.30am, starts 16th September.
Group L3: Monday 10.45am — 11.45am, starts 4th November.
Invite only
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Busy Tots
Kensington CC
For children aged 0-4 years with sensory processing difficulties or have listening and attention difficulties.
Monday 1pm — 2pm. Sessions on:
- 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th November
- 2nd December
By invitation or contact us to book
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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.
Monday 1pm — 2.30pm, next session 14th October
Drop in
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SWAN Support with Additional Needs
Kensington CC
A support group for families of children with additional needs.
Monday 1pm — 2.30pm. Next session 23rd September
By invitation or book
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5 Ways to Wellbeing
Kensington CC
A 6 week course to improve your wellbeing. Delivered by Adult Learning Service. Limited creche places available.
- Tuesday 9.30am — 11.30am, starts 17th September
Contact us to book
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Welcome to Play
Kensington CC
Introduces the importance of play, encouraging parents and carers to take part in playful activities with their children.
Tuesday 9.30am — 11.30am. Next sessions:
- 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th November
- 3rd and 10th December
Drop in
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Nurture Programme
Kensington CC
10-week accredited parenting course to help families develop strong relationships. Limited creche places available.
Tuesday 12.45am — 2.45am, starts 24th September.
Contact us to book
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ESOL Communication Class
Kensington CC
6-week English course for speakers of other languages.
Wednesday 9.30am — 11.30am, starts 18th September
Contact us to book
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Learn and Play
Kensington CC
For children aged 1 to 2 years. 2 week session to support children's development through play using activities from the Wellcomm book.
Tuesday 9.30am — 10.15am. Next sessions:
- 6th and 13th November
- 4th and 11th December
Drop in
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Stay and Play
Kensington CC
Early learning and development sessions for children aged 0-4 years.
Wednesday 1.30pm — 2.30pm
Drop in
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Housing Support Clinic
Kensington CC
Please call 0151 207 7617 to book your appointment. Run by the Whitechapel Centre.
Thursday 9.30am — 1pm
By appointment
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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.
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Slow Cooker class
Kensington CC
A 3-week adult cookery course. Have fun learning to cook healthy one pot recipes. A free slow cooker for each family at the end.
Thursday 10.30am — 11.30am, starting 19th September
Contact centre to book.
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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 1.30pm - 2.30pm, starting 7th November
Book
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Antenatal Parent Education
Kensington CC
2-week course. Antenatal advice and support for expectant parents and their birthing partners.
Thursday 4pm — 5.30pm. Course on following dates:
- Group 1: 17th and 24th October
- Group 2: 21st and 28th November
Book
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Baby Yoga
Kensington CC
A 6-week course for babies aged 6 weeks to 10 months. Bonding experience for parents with their babies.
Friday 9.30am - 10.15am
Drop-in
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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 10.45am — 11.30am
Drop-in
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Rhythm and Rhyme
Kensington CC
Weekly musical sessions for children aged 0-4 years.
Friday 11am — 11.45am
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.