Children and families

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

This centre is maintained by St Hugh's School.

Chatham Nursery provides full and part time places at the centre.

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

Activity timetable

All sessions are term time only and must be booked unless otherwise stated.

Our summer timetable runs from Monday 29th July to Friday 23rd August 2024.

  • Baby Sensory Play

    Picton CC

    Sensory experience for babies aged 0-12 months.

    Monday 29th July and Monday 5th, 12th and 19th August, 10.30am — 11.30am

    Drop-in

  • Rhythm and Rhyme

    Picton CC

    Musical session for children aged 0-4 years.

    Tuesday 30th July and 6th, 13th and 21st August, 11.15am — 12pm

    Drop-in

  • Community Breakfast

    Picton CC

    Come along and enjoy a free healthy breakfast for all the family.

    Wednesday 31st July and 21st August,  9.30pm — 10.30am

    Drop in

  • Baby Weighing Clinic

    Picton CC

    Delivered by the Health Visiting Team. 

    Thursday 1st, 8th, 16th and 23rd August, 9.30am — 11.30am

    By appointment

  • Let's Get Cooking

    Picton CC

    Parents and children cook together. For children aged 4 years and over. Delivered by Bay Tree Cookery and includes lunch! Limited places available.

    Contact the centre to book.

    • Wednesday
    • 07/08/2024
    • 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Walton Hall Gardens Trip

    Picton CC

    For children aged 0-4 years (older siblings up to 11 years can also attend). Free coach, leaving from Kensington site. Packed lunch will be provided.

    Call into the centre to book - a £5 refundable deposit per family to be paid.

    • Thursday
    • 08/08/2024
    • 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Chester Zoo Trip

    Picton CC

    Partfunded by Wonder hub. For children aged 3 to 5 years (siblings up to 11 years can also attend). Free coach and packed lunch will be provided.

    Call in at centre to book and pay £24 per adult (children are free).

    • Thursday
    • 15/08/2024
    • 9:15 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Busy Tots

    Picton CC

    For children aged 0-4 with sensory processing difficulties or those with listening and attention difficulties.

    Friday 16th and 23rd August, 10am — 11am. 

    Invite or Book

  • Development Matters

    Picton CC

    Do you have concerns about your child's development? Come and have a chat with our Special Educational Needs worker.

    Drop in

    • Wednesday
    • 14/08/2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Gulliver's World Trip

    Picton CC

    For children aged 0-4 years (older siblings up to 11 years can also attend). Free coach and packed lunch will be provided.

    Call into the centre to book and pay £15 per adult (children are free).

    • Thursday
    • 22/08/2024
    • 9:30 AM - 4:45 PM

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.