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 winter timetable runs from Monday 6th January to Friday 4th April 2025.
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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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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.
Monday 10.30am — 11.30am, starting 27th January
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.
Monday 10.45am - 11.45am, starting 24th February
Book
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Nurture Programme
Kensington CC
10-week accredited parenting course to help families develop strong relationships. Limited creche places available.
Monday 12.45pm — 2.45pm, starts 20th January
Contact us to book
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ESOL Communication Class
Kensington CC
6-week English course for speakers of other languages. Delivered by Granby Toxteth Development Trust. Limited creche places available.
Tuesday 9.30am — 11.30am, starts 7th January
Contact us to book
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Tiny Tasters
Kensington CC
A 6-week course of interactive sessions for parents and their child aged 2-4 years around healthy eating, food preparation, cookery and much more.
Tuesday 9.30am-10.30am, starts 7th January
Contact us to book
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Mighty Movers
Kensington CC
A 6-week course with fun ways to get active with your child age 2-4 years.
Tuesday 9.30am — 10.45am, starting 25th February
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: Tuesday 1pm — 2pm, starts 7th January.
Group L3: Tuesday 1pm — 2pm, starts 25th February.
Invite only
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All About Baby
Kensington CC
12-week course with fun session for parents and their babies aged 0-12 months to enjoy stimulating and age appropriate activities.
Wednesday 9.30am — 10.30am, starts 8th January
Contact us to book
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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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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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Antenatal Parent Education
Kensington CC
2-week course. Antenatal advice and support for expectant parents and their birthing partners.
Thursday 9.30am — 11am, starting 6th February
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.
Thursday 10am — 11.30am. Next sessions:
- 27th February
- 27th March
Drop in
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SWAN Support with Additional Needs
Kensington CC
A support group for families of children with additional needs.
Thursday 10am — 11.30am. Next session 20th February.
By invitation or book
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Community Lunch
Kensington CC
Come along and enjoy a free healthy lunch for all the family.
Thursday 12pm — 12.45pm
Drop in
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Rhythm and Rhyme
Kensington CC
Weekly musical sessions for children aged 0-4 years.
Thursday 1pm — 1.45pm
Drop in
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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.
Friday 9.30am — 11am. Next sessions:
- 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st January
- 14th and 28th February
Drop in
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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
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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 2pm — 2.45pm, starting 17th January
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.