Services for under 5s

The Abbey Centre 020 7222 0303

34 Great Smith Street, SW1P3BU
www.theabbeycentre.org.uk
Email: enquiries@theabbeycentre.org.uk
Movement and Music sessions using live and recorded music, children under 5 are encouraged to join in singing and playing.

Cardinal Hume Centre 020 7222 1602

3-7, Arneway Street, SW1P 2BG
www.cardinalhumecentre.org.uk
They offer family services including crèche facilities for families accessing services within the Centre, family support sessions and free childcare provision for eligible families with pre-school children. There are also movement and music sessions using live and recorded music and children under 5 are encouraged to join in singing and playing.

Churchill Gardens Children’s Centre 020 7641 5676

Churchill Gardens Primary School, Ranelagh Road, SW1 3EU

Churchill Gardens Children’s Centre is one of several Westminster Children’s Centres that deliver a programme which aims to improve the quality of life for children from birth through to 5 years of age and their families.

The programme enables families to access:

• High quality play, learning and childcare experiences for children as well as information on childcare in the local area.
• Enhanced healthcare services, including advice about child health and development.
• Support for children with special needs, including access to specialist services.
• Family support delivered directly in the home or at the centre.

For more information please contact 020 7641 5676 and one of their friendly staff will be happy to speak to you.

Family Information Service (Westminster City Council) 020 7641 7929

Westminster City Council’s Family Information Service (formerly the Children’s Information Service) offers free, impartial information and guidance on children and young people’s services in the City of Westminster. This includes Nurseries, childminders, out of school hour’s clubs, activities for children and young people, help with childcare costs, starting a career in childcare, and assistance with returning to work and training. For information about these services in SW1 please contact the Children’s Information Outreach Officer for south Westminster on 0207 641 6792 or phone the FIS helpline on 020 7641 7929.

London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) 020 7834 8679

www.leyf.org.uk
Founded in 1903, London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) is now the UK's largest childcare charity and social enterprise focused on building a better future for London's children, families and local communities through a commitment to excellence in Early Years education, training and research.

In addition to supporting over 1500 children each year through their 21 community, workplace and Children’s Centre nurseries, LEYF has a proven track record in developing intergenerational projects that knit both young and old together – where activities such as film-making, needlecraft and song help create stronger and more integrated, connected communities.

Through their Centre for Research, Learning and Development, LEYF has supported the professional development of more than 300 students since 1997 and now offers a full range of accredited and distinctive CPD courses for Early Years practitioners, along with access to employment, youth mentoring and apprenticeships programmes for disadvantaged young adults.

Marsham Street Children’s Centre 020 7828 4083

121 Marsham Street, SW1P 4LX
Marsham Street Children’s Centre is one of several Westminster Children’s Centres that deliver a programme which aims to improve the quality of life for children from birth through to 5 years of age and their families.

The programme enables families to access:

• High quality play, learning and childcare experiences for children as well as information on childcare in the local area.
• Enhanced healthcare services, including advice about child health and development.
• Support for children with special needs, including access to specialist services.
• Family support delivered directly in the home or at the centre.

For more information please contact 020 7828 4083 and one of their friendly staff will be happy to speak to you.

Pimlico Toy Library 020 7834 3356

The Pimlico Toy Library offers an environment where young children can learn to play and develop important life skills. Parents are encouraged to take part and the informal atmosphere provides an opportunity for families to learn to interact and play together.
Play-sessions are run throughout the year in a clean, bright and safe space by experienced Toy Librarians. Children develop a number of life skills including:

• learning to share
• coordination skills
• language development

The Toy Library stocks a large collection of toys and games that can be loaned out to local families, including bikes, tents and slides. There are also various activity sessions during school holidays such as music workshops, outings and Christmas celebrations.

To find out more about the Pimlico Toy Library, visit them at 133A Lupus Street, call 020 7834 3356 or email: ptlcharity@gmail.com
Opening hours: Mon – Weds 10:00-12:00 & 1:00-3:00pm

Pippa’s Poppets 0797 381 7547

Pippa’s Poppets offers weekly 40 minute classes that introduce small children from 4 months to 3 years old to music in a fun and entertaining way. Sing along to original and fabulous songs whilst shaking shakers, tapping sticks, banging drums and ringing bells. Created by award-winning composer Pippa Cleary, the programme uses home-made props and instruments to bring parents and children together through educational and interactive learning.

When: Monday afternoons during term-time
Where: St Gabriel's Church (vestry), 30 Warwick Square SW1V 2AD.
To find out how to attend classes and how much they cost, phone Pippa on 0797 381 7547, email: info@pippaspoppets.co.uk or visit the website at: www.pippaspoppets.co.uk

Westminster Children’s Society (WCS)  

Westminster Children’s Society has changed its name. They are now called the London Early Years Foundation. Click here for more information.