Yew Tree Children's Centre
We are a community facility providing a range of health and support services, childcare and parent and toddler activities.
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
Berryford Road Dovecot, L14 4ED
Contact us
- 0151 296 7950
- yewtreecc@liverpool.gov.uk
| Monday | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | |||
| Wednesday | |||
| Thursday | |||
| Friday |
Activity timetable
All sessions are term time only and must be booked unless otherwise stated.
Activities start from 8th September to 19th December 2025
-
SWAN - Support with additional needs
Yew Tree CC
Join us for a supported play session for babies and children with special needs or learning or physical disability. Explore play, meet other families and discover the services and benefits available to help your child and family.
Monday 10am — 11.30am on the following dates:
- 8th and 22nd September 2025
- 6th and 20th October 2025
- 17th November 2025
- 1st and 15th December 2025
Drop-in.
-
Early Communication Group
Yew Tree CC
6-week early language and communication programme. Targeted intervention for children with speech, language and communication delay.
Monday 9.30am — 11.15am.
Invitation only
-
Stay and Play
Yew Tree CC
For children aged 0-4 years. Play. Interact. Grow! Fun-filled sessions that boost your child’s development - with simple tips to keep the learning going at home!
Monday 1.15pm — 2.30pm
Drop in
-
Smoke Free Liverpool
Yew Tree CC
Get support to give up smoking.
Tuesday 9.30am — 12pm
Contact 0151 374 2535 to book an appointment
-
Growing Stronger Together
Yew Tree CC
5-week programme. A 4 session model for working compassionately with adults impacted by adverse childhood experiences, breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma.
Thursday 12.30pm — 2.30pm. Starts 16th September 2025
Contact us to book.
-
Triple P Baby
Yew Tree CC
From bump to baby’s first year - join us for a supportive 4-week journey exploring positive parenting, responsive care, and practical strategies, followed by personalised follow-up calls to help you put it all into practice.
Wednesday 9.30am — 11.30am, starts 1st October 2025
Contact us to book.
-
BOOST
Yew Tree CC
For children over 1 year.
Build your confidence, improve your wellbeing, and feel more positive about yourself in a supportive and friendly space. Over 6 weeks, explore topics like self-esteem, goal setting, mindfulness, and managing stress. Limited creche places available.
Wednesday 12.30pm — 2.30pm. Starts 5th November 2025.
Contact us to book.
- Tuesday
- 10/06/2025
- 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
-
Mini First Aid
Yew Tree CC
Learn how to respond to choking, bumps, burns, breaks, bleeding, febrile seizures, meningitis & sepsis awareness.
Contact us to book.
- Wednesday
- 03/12/2025
- 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
-
Early Words
Yew Tree CC
For children 12 months and above. Boost your toddler’s communication and social confidence through fun, interactive play - ideal for children showing early signs of speech and language delay.
Thursday 9.30am — 10.30am
Drop in.
-
Baby Massage
Yew Tree CC
A calming, baby-led 5-week course for parents to learn soothing techniques. Accredited and certificate awarded on completion.
Thursday 10am — 11am, starts 18th September 2025
Contact us to book.
-
Toddler Yoga
Yew Tree CC
For children 2 – 4 years. Toddler Yoga is a joyful way for little ones to stretch, breathe, and bond - building calm minds and strong bodies from the very beginning.
Thursday 10am — 11am. Starts 6th November 2025.
Contact us to book.
-
Babies on the Move
Yew Tree CC
For babies 0-18 months. A fun, physical soft play session to encourage babies to develop their co-ordination and motor skills.
Friday 10am — 11am.
Drop-in.
Other services
- ESF Ways to Work programme - looking for a new job or skills to help you become work ready? Call and ask for Nicola Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4pm.
- Home safety advice, preventing accidents in the home
- Play at Home Programme
- Healthy Start Vitamins
- Sleep support for children aged over 1 year
- Sleep Clinic – support for parents, carers and children with SEND
- Bambi's Breastfeeding Support from qualified staff for advice and support
- Supporting children’s communication and language
- Access to community physiotherapy service
- Support, advice and access two-year-old nursery provision
- Library at Tuebrook and West Derby Children Centre
- Community engagement – can’t come to us? Call 0151 233 6202 and we'll arrange to come to you
- Stay and Play – 9.30-11.15am every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday St Luke’s Church. £2 per family
- Ways to Work Programme – call Natalie Brannigan or Lucy Bigg 0151 233 3830
- Free stop smoking service Tuesday 9am-12pm. Call centre to book appointment.
- Creative Housing Support Thursday 10am-12pm. Call centre to book appointment.
Book our sensory room
Yew Tree CC has a sensory room which parents can book Monday to Friday 9.30am-3pm for 30-minute sessions. You will need an induction first to understand how to use the resources and get the best experience for your child. Contact Yew Tree 296 7950.