Picton 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
139 Earle Road, L7 6HD
Contact us
- 0151 233 1200
- pictoncc@liverpool.gov.uk
This centre is maintained by St Hugh's School.
Chatham Nursery provides full and part time places at the centre.
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Activity timetable
All sessions are term time only and must be booked unless otherwise stated.
Activities start from 8th September to 12th December 2025
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Stay and Play
Picton CC
Early learning and development sessions for children aged 0 to 4 years.
Monday 9.30am — 10.30am
Drop-in
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All About Baby
Picton CC
Weekly sessions for parents with babies 0-12 months to enjoy stimulating and age appropriate activities.
Monday 11am — 12pm
Drop in
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Busy Tots
Picton CC
For children aged 0-4 with sensory processing difficulties or those with listening and attention difficulties.
- Monday 1.30pm — 2.30pm.
- Friday 11am — 12pm.
Invite or Book
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Family Art
Picton CC
Enjoy stories and art activities for children up to 4 years. Older siblings welcome to attend with younger child.
Monday 3.30am — 4.15pm
Drop-in
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Early Communication Group
Picton CC
A 6-week course that helps with development of speech and language. Places offered by invitation only by SEN worker. We have a number of start dates:
- Group L2 starts Friday 12th September, 1pm to 2pm
- Group L2 starts Tuesday 16th September, 9.45am to 10.45am
- Group L3 starts Wednesday 10th September, 10.45am to 11.45am
- Group L2 starts Tuesday 4th November, 9.45am to 10.45am
Invite only
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Rhythm and Rhyme
Picton CC
Weekly musical sessions for children aged 0-4 years.
- Tuesday 11.15am — 12pm
- Wednesday 9.30am — 10.15am
Drop-in
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Baby Massage
Picton CC
A 5-week course for babies who are not yet crawling. Massage oils provided - just bring a towel.
Tuesday 1pm — 2.30pm, starts 9th September.
Book
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Young Parents Group
Picton CC
A weekly drop in stay and play group for parents under 25 years and their children.
Tuesday 1.30pm — 2.30pm, starts 4th November.
Drop in
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Baby Yoga
Picton CC
Drop in sessions for parents and their babies aged 6 weeks to 10 months.
Wednesday 10.45am — 11.30pm, starts 5th November.
Drop in
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SWAN Support with Additional Needs
Picton CC
A support group for families of children with additional needs.
Wednesday 1pm — 2.30pm. Next sessions:
- 10th September
- 8th October
- 12th November
Invitation only.
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Slow cooker class
Picton CC
Adult only cookery session to learn a healthy one pot recipe. A free slow cooker for each family who attends.
Book
- Wednesday
- 15/10/2025
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Development Matters
Picton CC
Do you have concerns about your child's development? Come and have a chat with our Special Educational Needs worker.
Wednesday 1.30pm — 2.30pm. Next sessions:
- 24th September
- 22nd October
- 19th November
Drop in
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BAMBIS Stay and Play
Picton CC
Stay and play session for breastfeeding mums and their children aged 0-4 years. Breastfeeding information and support provided where needed.
Wednesday 1.30pm — 2.30pm. Next sessions:
- 1st October
- 5th November
- 3rd December
Drop in
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Baby weighing clinic
Picton CC
Clinic delivered by Health Visiting team. By appointment only. For babies aged 6 weeks to 12 months only.
Thursday 9.30am — 11.30am
By appointment only - ring 0151 233 1200 to book your slot.
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Benefits and welfare advice
Picton CC
Call in to the centre or ring to book an appointment with Kevin.
Thursday 1pm — 3.30pm
Book
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Time to Sign
Picton CC
For children aged 0-4 years and their parents. Have fun, play and laugh while learning British Sign Language.
Friday 9.30am — 10.15am
Drop-in
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Riverside Housing Officer Surgery
Picton CC
Providing housing support and advice to tenants of Riverside Housing.
Friday 11am - 1pm
- 9th May
- 13th June
- 11th July
- 8th August
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.