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
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Activity timetable
All sessions are term time only and must be booked unless otherwise stated.
Activities start from 22nd April to 18th July 2025.
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Early words
Yew Tree CC
For children aged 12 months and over. Boost your child's communication skills and social confidence through play and interactions with others.
Monday 9.30am — 10.30am. Starts 28th April 2025.
Drop in.
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Baby Massage
Yew Tree CC
A 5-week course to learn techniques that will relax and soothe your baby. An accredited course with a completion certificate.
Monday 10am — 11am. Starts 2nd June 2025.
Contact us to book.
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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 1pm — 2.30pm on the following dates:
- 28th April 2025
- 12th May 2025
- 2nd, 16th and 30th June 2025
- 14th July 2025
Drop-in.
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PEEP All About Baby
Yew Tree CC
12-week programme for babies 0 to 12 months and for parents to understand development milestones. Lots of interaction and activities for you to also try at home.
Tuesday 1pm — 2pm, starts 22nd April 2025.
Contact us to book.
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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 6th May.
Contact us to book.
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Sleep workshop
Yew Tree CC
For children over 1 year.
A one of session to get hints and tips about bedtime routines, positive habits and sleep strategies to support settling to sleep and waking in the night.
Contact us to book.
- Tuesday
- 10/06/2025
- 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Liverpool in Work
Yew Tree CC
Employment, training and education support to help on your journey to work.
Tuesday 1pm — 4pm
Drop in.
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Liv Life Stay and Play
Yew Tree CC
A free 6-week healthy weight course. Learn about healthy post natal weight loss during fun stay and play sessions for your little ones.
Wednesday - Time to be confirmed by Liv Life Liverpool
Contact Liv Life for more details and to book on 0800 488 0551
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Mighty Movers and Tiny Tasters
Yew Tree CC
12-week programme for children aged 2 to 4 years. You and your child will prepare healthy lunches and snacks and participate in fun games to promote physical activity. Parents will gain a better understanding of a healthy lifestyle for children and the family.
Wednesday 12.30pm — 2.30pm. Starts 23rd April 2025.
Contact us to book.
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School readiness workshop
Yew Tree CC
A one off session to learn to help your child to prepare for school. Get practical tips and tricks to support this transition.
Drop in.
- Thursday
- 12/06/2025
- 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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The Nurture Programme
Yew Tree CC
Programme to support parents to recognise and understand their children's feelings and emotions and the impact of their behaviour.
Thursday 9.30am — 11.30am. Starts 1st May 2025.
Contact us to book.
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Little Learners
Yew Tree CC
Stay and play session for children aged 0 to 4 years. Fun activities and new learning experiences for your children. Parents will learn how to support your child's development with tips and ideas to try at home.
Monday 1.30pm — 2.45pm. Starts 24th April 2025.
Drop in.
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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.