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.
Our winter timetable runs from Monday 6th January to Friday 4th April 2025.
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Stay and Play
Picton CC
Early learning and development sessions for children aged 0 to 4 years.
Monday 9.45am — 10.45am
Drop-in
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Baby Sensory Play
Picton CC
A sensory experience for babies aged 0-12 months.
Monday 1.30pm — 2.30pm
Drop in
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Antenatal Parent Education
Picton CC
A 2 week course with antenatal advice and support for expectant parents and their birthing partners.
Monday 3.30pm — 5pm, starts 3rd March 2025
Contact us to book
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Baby Yoga
Picton CC
Sessions for babies aged 6 weeks to 10 months - a great bonding experience for parents and their babies.
Tuesday 9.45am — 10.30am
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 will be running two courses.
- Course 1: Monday 1.30pm — 2.30pm, starts 14th January for 6 weeks.
- Course 2: Monday 11pm — 12pm, starts 25th February for 6 weeks.
Invite only
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Welcome to Play
Picton CC
6 weekly sessions to introduce the importance of play and encourage parents and carers to take part in playful activities to support your child's learning.
Tuesday 1pm — 2.30pm. Sessions on:
- 25th February
- 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th March
- 1st April
Drop-in
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Alexander Rose Fruit and Veg Scheme
Picton CC
If you get Healthy Start vouchers you may be eligible. Please call reception for more information.
Wednesday 8.30am — 9.30am
Book
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Busy Tots
Picton CC
For children aged 0-4 with sensory processing difficulties or those with listening and attention difficulties.
Wednesday 10am — 11am.
Invite or Book
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Rhythm and Rhyme
Picton CC
Weekly musical sessions for children aged 0-4 years.
Wednesday 1pm — 1.45pm
Drop-in
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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 2.15pm — 3.45pm. Next sessions:
- 22nd January
- 26th March
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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Slow Cooker Class
Picton CC
Adults only 3 week cookery course. Have fun learning to cook healthy one pot recipes. Free slow cooker for each family at the end.
Thursday 1.30pm — 2.30pm, starts 16th January
Book
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You and Me Mum
Picton CC
An 8 week course for women who have experienced domestic abuse to support them through recovery. Limited creche places available.
Thursday 1pm — 3pm, starts 6th February.
Contact us to 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 9.15am — 10.15am, starts 17th January
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
Drop in
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SWAN Support with Additional Needs
Picton CC
A support group for families of children with additional needs.
Friday 10.45am — 12.15pm. Next sessions:
- 24th January
- 21st March
Invitation only.
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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.
Friday 1pm — 2pm
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.