About the Children's Centres

Our Children’s Centres aim to improve outcomes for young children, ensuring they are happy, healthy and ready to begin school.

The Centres also provide help and support to families around parenting, health and well-being and employability. The services they provide are designed for parents and carers who may be expecting a new baby or have a child under the age of five.

Centres offer a range of services, including:

  • pre-school education and access to early education and childcare (on some sites)
  • access to health services, including health visiting and midwifery care
  • adult learning opportunities to help parents/carers progress into training or employment
  • access to play opportunities that are available to everyone, such as Stay and Play
  • access to services delivered by private providers that are available to everyone with small fees attached

In Bexley, you can access Children’s Centre services from one of our Children’s Centres and also from venues across the borough, including libraries, leisure centres and community buildings. This means that families have more choice and can access services nearer to their homes.

Our centres welcome all Bexley families who are expecting a baby or who have a child under five.

Our main centres are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with some timetabled sessions on a Saturday.

We have a dedicated Children's Centre Team who are available to support you in accessing services and information. They will also deliver sessions across the borough together with some of our partners.

Bexley Children's Centres Membership

Membership

If you would like to receive regular information and access children’s centre services, pop into your nearest centre to complete a membership form or complete it online.

Children Centres membership form

Virtual advice, guidance and support

If you need to speak to one of our Children’s Centre Team, contact us by telephone at 020 3045 5480 or by email childrenscentres@bexley.gov.uk with your contact details to request a call.

One-to-one support for families is also available by calling Family Wellbeing Service on 020 3045 5440 or by emailing us at familywellbeing@Bexley.gov.uk.

Bexley Children's Centre activities

Activities on Monday

Bexley Children's Centre activities - Monday
Venue Dates Times Activity Booking details
Held at centres/venues in Erith,Crayford, Northumberland Heath, North Cray and Thamesmead Ongoing 10am to 11am and 2.30pm to 3.30pm Baby Massage New born - crawling Please call the centre for more information and reserve a place at the time and venue that suits you
Northend Children Centre, 4a Lincoln close, Slade Green, Erith, DA8 2EB Ongoing 9am to 5pm Midwifery clinics Appointments via Midwifery Team
Danson Children Centre, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EZ Ongoing 9am to 5pm Midwifery clinics Appointments via Midwifery Team
West St Children Centre 174 Chandlers Drive, Erith, DA8 1LW Ongoing 9am to 4pm Development reviews Appointments via your Health Visitor 0 to 19 service on 0300 330 5777
North Cray Children Centre 1 Davis Way, Sidcup, Foots Cray, DA14 5JR Ongoing 9am to 4pm Baby & child health clinic Appointments via your Health Visitor 0 to 19 service on 0300 330 5777
Held at centres/venues in Erith,Crayford, Northumberland Heath, North Cray and Thamesmead Ongoing 10am to 11am and 2.30pm to 3.30pm Practical Parenting Sessions, Tears and Tantrums / Behaviour difficulties, Toilet Training  and Sleep Please call the centre for more information and reserve a place at the time and venue that suits you  
10am to 11am and 2.30pm to 4pm Healthy Eating and Nutrition for the Really Young (HENRY Programmes) Right from the Start (0 to 5 yrs) Starting Solids (from 6 months) Fussy Eating (18 months to 3 yrs)
North Cray Children Centre 1 Davis Way, Sidcup, Foots Cray, DA14 5JR Ongoing 10am to 11.30am Meet up Mondays For Parents/Carers with babies and toddlers 0 to 24 months Sessions are free, no need to book just come along

Activities on Tuesday

Bexley Children's Centre activities - Tuesday
Venue Dates Times Activity Booking details
Held at centres/venues in Erith, Crayford, Northumberland Heath, North Cray and Thamesmead Ongoing 10am to 11am and 2.30pm to 3.30pm Baby Massage New born - crawling Please call the centre for more information and reserve a place at the time and venue that suits you
Northumberland Heath CC 141 Brook St, Erith, DA8 1JD Weekly 2pm to 3.30pm Bouncing Babies for new parents and babies 0 to 12 months (no older siblings) Sessions are free - no need to book just come along
Danson Children Centre Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EZ Weekly 9pm to 4pm Development reviews Appointments via your Health Visitor 0 to 19 Service 0300 330 5777
West St Children Centre 174 Chandlers Drive, Erith, DA8 1LW Weekly 9.30am to 12pm Speech and Language Groups By invitation only
Northend Children's Centre, 4a Lincoln Close, Slade Green, Erith, DA8 2EB Weekly 9pm to 5pm Midwifery Clinics Appointments via your Midwifery Team
Danson Children Centre Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EZ Weekly 9pm to 5pm Midwifery Clinics Appointments via your Midwifery Team
Held at centres/venues in Erith, Crayford, Northumberland Heath, North Cray and Thamesmead Ongoing 10am to 11.30am and 2.30pm to 4pm
  • Practical Parenting Sessions
  • Tears and Tantrums / Behaviour difficulties
  •  Healthy Eating and Nutrition for the Really Young (HENRY Programmes) Right from the Start (0 to 5 yrs) Starting Solids (from 6 months)
  • Fussy Eating (18 months to 3 yrs)
Please call the centre for more information and reserve a place at the time and venue that suits you
Church of the Cross, Lensbury Way, SE9 9UE Weekly 10am to 11am Terrific Tuesdays for babies & Toddlers 0 to 3 years Sessions are free - no need to book just come along

Activities on Wednesday

Bexley Children's Centre activities - Wednesday
Venue Date Time Activity Booking details
Virtual drop-in appointment 3rd Wednesday of every month 9.30am to 12.30pm Educational Psychologist for parents of Preschool children To book an appointment call 0203 045 4445
Hall at rear of Erith Youth and Family Centre, Maxim Road, Erith, DA8 1FA Weekly 1.30pm to 3pm Wild Wednesdays Sessions are free - no need to book just come along
West Street Children's Centre, 174 Chandlers Drive, Erith, DA8 1LW Weekly 10.30am to 12pm Visual Impairment Group By Invitation only
Northumberland Heath Children's Centre, 141 Brook Street, Erith, DA8 1JD Weekly 9am to 4pm Speech & Language Group By Invitation only
Northend Children's Centre, 4a Lincoln Close, Slade Green, Erith, DA8 2EB Weekly 9am to 5pm Midwifery Clinics Appointments via your Midwifery Team
Danson Children's Centre Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EZ Weekly 9am to 5pm Midwifery Clinics Appointments via your Midwifery Team
Held at centres/ venues in Erith, Crayford, Northumberland Heath, North Cray & Thamesmead Weekly 10am to 11am and 2.30pm to 3.30pm Baby Massage New Born to crawling Please call the centre for more information and reserve a place at the time and venue that suits you
10am to 11.30am and 2.30pm to 4pm Healthy Eating and Nutrition for the Really Young (HENRY Programmes) Right from the Start (0 to 5 years) Starting Solids (from 6 months) Fussy Eating (18 months to 3 years)
10am to 11.30am and 2.30pm to 4pm Practical Parenting Sessions Tears and Tantrums / Behaviour difficulties Toilet Training Sleep

Activities on Thursday

Bexley Children's Centre activities - Thursday
Venue Dates Time Activity Booking details
Danson Children's Centre, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EZ Term time only 10am to 11.30am Antenatal Pilates/yoga For expectant Mums. For more information contact Nikki at www.nbmudita.com
West Street Children's Centre, 174 Chandlers Drive, Erith, DA8 1LW Weekly 10am to 3pm Perinatal Counselling By referral only
West Street Children's Centre, 174 Chandlers Drive, Erith, DA8 1LW Weekly 9am to 4pm Development reviews/infant feeding support Appointments via your Health Visitor Contact 0 to 19 service on 0300 330 5777
Northumberland Heath Children's Centre, 141 Brook Street, Erith, DA8 1JD Weekly 10am to 2.30pm Perinatal Counselling By referral only
Slade Green & Howbury Community Centre Chrome Road, Slade Green, DA8 2EL Weekly 1,30pm to 3.30pm Well baby drop-in clinic run by Bexley 0 to 19 Service No need to book just come along
Northend Children's Centre, 4A Lincoln Close, Slade Green, Erith DA8 2EB Weekly 9am to 5pm Midwifery Clinics Appointment via your Midwifery Team
Northumberland Heath Children's Centre, 141 Brook Street, Erith, DA8 1JD Weekly 9am to 5pm Midwifery Clinics Appointment via your Midwifery Team
Danson Children's Centre, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EZ Weekly 9am to 5pm Midwifery Clinics Appointment via your Midwifery Team
Held at centres/ venues in Erith, Crayford, Northumberland Heath, North Cray & Thamesmead Weekly 10am to 11am and 2.30pm to 3.30pm Baby Massage New Born to crawling Please call the centre for more information and reserve a place at the time and venue that suits you
10am to 11.30am and 2.30pm to 4pm Healthy Eating and Nutrition for the Really Young (HENRY Programmes) Right from the Start (0 to 5 years) Starting Solids (from 6 months) Fussy Eating (18 months to 3 years)
10am to 11.30am and 2.30pm to 4pm Practical Parenting Sessions Tears and Tantrums / Behaviour difficulties Toilet Training Sleep
East Wickham Primary School Wickham Street, Welling, DA16 3BP Weekly 1pm to 2.30pm Toddler Time For parents/carers and toddlers up to 3 years old No need to book just come along

Activities on Friday

Bexley Children's Centre activities - Friday
Venue Dates Times Activity Booking details
West Street Children's Centre, 174 Chandlers Drive, Erith, DA8 1LW Weekly 10am to 11.30am Bouncing Babies Sessions are free no need to book just come along
Northumberland Heath Children's Centre, 141 Brook Street, Erith, DA8 1JD Weekly 9am to 12pm SALT parent support group By invitation only
Northend Children's Centre, 4A Lincoln Close, Slade Green, Erith, DA8 2EB Weekly 9am to 5pm Midwifery Clinics Appointments via your Midwifery Team
Danson Children's Centre, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EZ Weekly 9am to 5pm Midwifery Clinics Appointments via your Midwifery Team

Children's Centre sites

West Street Children’s Centre

Open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (Saturdays as advertised)

The Children’s Centre Team are based at:

174 Chandlers Drive
Erith
DA8 1LW
Map

Services on site:

  • antenatal and postnatal appointments
  • Health Visiting Developmental checks and drop-ins (see the timetable for information)
  • Children’s Centre services include parent and baby groups, parenting and much more

Danson Children's Centre

Open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (Saturdays as advertised)

Brampton Road
Bexleyheath
DA7 4EZ
Map

Services on site:

  • antenatal and postnatal appointments
  • Health Visiting Developmental checks and drop-ins (see the timetable for information)
  • Children’s Centre services include parent and baby groups, parenting and much more
  • SALT (Speech and Language appointments)
  • other services including Smoking Cessation and Solace (see the timetable for more information)

Normandy Children's Centre

Normandy Children's Centre activities
Day Dates Times Activity Booking Details
Monday First Monday of every month 1pm to 2.30pm Little Listeners (Bexley Hearing Advice & Support Team) Structured activities to encourage good listening and language Referred families only - booked via Bexley Hearing & Advice Support on 020 3045 5060
Tuesday Every Tuesday - Term Time Only 9.30am to 11.30am Portage - funtime for children with special needs aged 0 to 3 years Referred families only - no session booking required. Contact the Portage team on 020 3045 4361 for details
Thursday Call for session dates. Telephone 01322 334192 10.15am to 11.15am Sensory Play for babies and children with special needs Calm session of activities, play, relaxation, singing and signing £7.50 per block booking - must be booked and paid for in advance - contact Bexley SNAP
Thursday Every Thursday - Term time Only 10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pm Early Years for children aged 1 to 5 years with special needs. Art, craft, messy, sensory and outdoor play £1.50 per session (advance booking required) - must be paid in advance, contact Bexley SNAP
Friday Every Friday - Term time Only 10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pm Early Years for children aged 1 to 5 years with special needs. Art, craft, messy, sensory and outdoor play £1.50 per session (advance booking required) - must be paid in advance, contact Bexley SNAP

North Cray Children's Centre

Open 9 to 5pm, Monday to Friday (see the timetable for CC sessions) 

North Cray Neighbourhood Centre 
Bedens Road 
Sidcup 
DA14 5JQ
Map 

Northumberland Heath Children’s Centre

Open 9 to 5pm, Monday to Friday (Saturdays as advertised)

141 Brook Street
Erith
DA8 1JD
Map

Services on site: 

  • antenatal and postnatal appointments
  • Health Visiting Developmental checks and drop-ins (see the timetable for information)
  • Children’s Centre services include parent and baby groups, parenting and much more

Bexley Community Activities

Monday - Friday

Bexley Community activities
Day Venue Dates & Times Activity Booking details
Monday Slade Green & Howbury Community Centre, Chrome Road, Erith, DA8 2EL Term time only 9.30am to 11.30am and 12.15pm to 2.15pm Howbury Tumblers Toddler Group (age 0 to 5 years) For more details, costs and booking contact Carole on 07759 908424 or email howburytumblers@gmail.com
Monday St Peter's Church, Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath, DA7 4RS Term time only 1pm to 2.30pm Little Fishes Toddler Group (age up to 5 years) No need to pre-book
For more details contact Katherine 020 8303 8713 or little_fishes@btinternet.com
£1 for one child, additional children 50p each, under 1s are free
Monday Danson Youth Trust, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath DA7 4EZ Various times from 9.30am to 3pm Baby & Toddler & under 5s Groups & Activities For more details/programme contact Danson Youth & Children Centre on 02083036052 or email u5dansonyc@btconnect.com
Monday Central Library Bexleyheath DA6 7HL Term time only 10am to 10.30am Toddler Time Songs & Rhymes for 0 to 3 year olds No need to book just come along
Monday St Paulinus Church, Manor Road, Crayford, DA1 4RW Term time only 9.15am to 11am Parent & Toddler Group (age up to 5 years) Drop in and join the group. Meet at the church for singing followed by playtime in the hall £1 per child
Monday North Cray Children Centre 1 Davis Way DA14 5JR Various times from 9.30am to 2.10pm Toddler Sense Info and current schedules on the Toddler Sense website
Tuesday Christchurch, Victoria Road, Erith DA8 3AN 9.15am to 10.30am Toddler Church Play Group (0 to 5 years) Drop in and join the group, meet with other families Play, Arts & Crafts Stories. Session is free - contributions for refreshments
Tuesday The Bedonwell Centre, Bedonwell Road, DA17 5PF Term time only 10.15am to 11.45am Chillout Tuesdays Baby Group (Babies 0 - 12 months) Drop in £5 includes tea/coffee and biscuits
Tuesday Danson Youth Trust, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath DA7 4EZ Various times from 9.30am to 3pm Baby & Toddler & under 5s Groups & Activities For more details/programme contact Danson Youth & Children Centre on 020 8303 6052 or email u5dansonyc@btconnect.com
Tuesday The Bedonwell Centre, Bedonwell Road, DA17 5PF Term time only 9.30am to 10am Sign to Songs 6-week course For more details and booking contact Jan Lawrence on 07831 655588 £33 for 6-week course
Tuesday Slade Green & Howbury Community Centre, Slade Green, DA8 2EL Term time only 9.30am to 11.30am and 12.15pm to 2.15pm Howbury Tumblers Toddler Group (age 0 to 5 years) For more details, costs & booking contact: Carole on 07759 908424 or email howburytumblers@gmail.com
Tuesday Belvedere Community Centre, Mitchell Close, Belvedere DA17 6AA Term time only 10am to 12pm Parent & Tots free soft play session No need to book, just come along and join in
Tuesday Christ Church Hall, Woodside Crescent, Sidcup DA15 7JJ Term time only 9am to 11am Tiny Tots for all pre-school children, parents and carers Contact Sarah on 020 8309 5295 or 07905 329875
Tuesday Albany Park Baptist Church, Stanstead Crescent, Bexley DA5 3JB 10am to 11am Tiny talk Bexley Baby Signing Supporting early communication Contact Nicola at nicolahunt@tinytalk.co.uk for more details and costs
Tuesday Belvedere Community Centre, Mitchell Close, Belvedere DA17 6AA 12pm to 1pm Parent & Child lunch No need to book, just come along - £1.00 for adult and 50p per child
Tuesday North Cray Children Centre 1 Davis Way DA14 5JR Various times from 9.30am to 2.10pm Baby Sensory Info and current schedules on the Baby Sensory website
Wednesday Danson Youth Trust, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath DA7 4EZ Various times from 9.30am to 3pm Baby & Toddler & under 5s Groups & Activities For more details/programme contact Danson Youth & Children Centre on 020 8303 6052 or email u5dansonyc@btconnect.com
Wednesday The Bedonwell Centre, Bedonwell Road, DA17 5PF Term time only 9.30am to 10.30am Play & Stay Drop in, pay on day (age 2 to 5 years) For more details and booking contact Jan Lawrence on 07831 655588, drop-in, pay on day £4.50 per child
Wednesday Crayford Baptiste Church, Bexley Lane, Crayford DA1 4DD Term time only 9.15am to 11am Toddler Time (age up to 5 years) Sessions are free - For more information contact Andy Masters 07514 251582
Wednesday New Hope Community Church, Lyndhurst Road, Barnehurst DA7 6DL Term time only 9.30am to 11.15am Parent & Toddler Group (age up to 5 years) For more information contact John Masheder 07462 877202 Drop in and join the group - Fee £3
Wednesday Slade Green & Howbury Community Centre, Chrome Road, Erith, DA8 2EL Term time only 9.30am to 11.30am and 12.15pm to 2.15pm Howbury Tumblers Toddler Group (age 0 to 5 years) For more details, costs & booking contact: Carole on 07759 908424 or email howburytumblers@gmail.com
Wednesday Belvedere Community Centre, Mitchell Close, Belvedere DA17 6AA Term time only 9.30am to 10.15am AW Under 5’s Football Cubs & Lions (age 2 to 4 years) For details, costs & bookings contact 07771 747219 AW Football Coaching
Wednesday Blackfen Library, 7-9 Blackfen Parade DA15 9LU Term time only 9.30am to 11am and 11am to 12pm Sparkles Babies Must book through Eventbrite website
Wednesday Thamesmead Library, Binsey Walk, SE2 9TR Term term only 9.45am to 10.15am Toddler Time No need to book, just come along
Wednesday Central Library, Townley Road, DA6 7HL 12.30pm to 3pm The Bexley One Stop Support advice to help victims of domestic abuse Just Drop in
Wednesday Trinity Baptist Church, Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AY Term time only 10am to 11.30am Trinty Tots Playgroup for children of preschool age and their parents/carers For more details and bookings visit Trinity Tots £2 per child
Wednesday North Cray Children Centre 1 Davis Way DA14 5JR Various times from 9.30am to 2.10pm Baby Sensory Info and current schedules on the Baby Sensory website
Thursday Danson Youth Trust, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath DA7 4EZ Various times from 9.30am to 3pm Baby & Toddler and under 5s Groups & Activities For more details/programme contact Danson Youth & Children Centre on 020 8303 6052 or email u5dansonyc@btconnect.com
Thursday Welling Library, Bellegrove Road, Welling DA16 3PA Term time only 10am to 10.30am Toddler Time No need to book, just come along
Thursday Blackfen Library, 7-9 Blackfen Parade DA15 9LU Term time only 10am to 12pm What's Next Linda Songs & Stories Must book through Eventbrite website
Thursday Christ Church, Main Road, Sidcup, DA14 6NJ Term time only 10.30am to 12pm Bumps & Babies for expectant mums and parents with babies aged up to 12 months For more details or to book contact Caroline 07703 674571
Thursday Slade Green & Howbury Community Centre, Chrome Road, Erith, DA8 2EL Term time only 9.30am to 11.30am and 12.15pm to 2.15pm Howbury Tumblers Toddler Group (age 0 to 5 years) For more details, costs & booking contact Carole on 07759 908424 or email howburytumblers@gmail.com
Thursday St John's Welling, Danson Lane, Welling DA16 2BQ Term time only 1.30pm to 3pm Baby & Toddler Group, Play, Arts & Crafts Drop in and join the group and meet with other families. Session is £1 per family including refreshments
Thursday Belvedere Community Centre, Mitchell Close, Belvedere DA17 6AA Term time only 11am to 11.45am Toddler Fitness & Football Fun with GT Sports (age 2 to 5 years) For details, costs & booking contact GT Sports on 07816 537127 or email info@gtcentreofsport.com
Thursday St Augustine’s Church, Slade Green Road, DA8 2HX Term time only 9.30am to 11am Toddler Church - Stories, songs, crafts & play (age 0 to 5 years) Sessions are free. For details & bookings contact: Sam on 07840 201817 or email cfpioneer@outlook.com
Thursday Christ Church Hall, Woodside Crescent, Sidcup DA15 7JJ Term time only 9am to 12pm For all pre school children, their parents and carers Contact Diane on 07538 727659 or 020 8309 0190
Thursday Albany Park Baptist Church, Stanstead Crescent, Bexley DA5 3JB Term time only starting 2 February 2023 10am to 11.30am Messy Tots For more details contact Stacey Moody 07825 176211 staceymoody16@gmail.com
Thursday New Hope Community Church, Lyndhurst Road, Barnehurst DA7 6DL Term time only 4pm to 6pm New Hope ASD Group for parents/carers with children with a diagnosis of ASD or awaiting diagnosis Free and no need to book just come along
Thursday Bexley SNAP Normandy SEND hub, Fairford Avenue, Barnehurst DA7 6QP - - For more information, please contact Darren or Lorraine at Bexley SNAP on 01322 334192 or email eyears@bexleysnap.org.uk
Thursday St Peter's Church, Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath, DA7 4RS Term time only 1pm to 2.30pm Little Fishes Toddler Group (age up to 5 yrs) No need to pre-book
For more details contact Katherine 020 8303 8713 or little_fishes@btinternet.com
£1 for one child, additional children 50p each, under 1s are free
Thursday North Cray Children Centre 1 Davis Way DA14 5JR Various times from 9.30am to 2.10pm Baby Sensory Info and current schedules on the Baby Sensory website
Friday Danson Youth Trust. Brampton Road, Bexleyheath DA7 4EZ Various times from 9.30am to 3pm Baby & Toddler & under 5s Groups & Activities For more details/programme contact Danson Youth & Children Centre on 020 8303 6052 or email u5dansonyc@btconnect.com
Friday St John Fisher Church, Thanet Road, Bexley, DA5 1AP Term time only 9.30am and 10.15am AW Under 5’s Football Cubs & Lions (age 2 to 4 years) For details, costs & bookings contact: 07771 747219 AW Football Coaching or AW Football Coaching - Class4Kids
Friday Slade Green & Howbury Community Centre, Chrome Road, Erith, DA8 2EL Term time only 9.30am to 11.30am and 12.15pm to 2.15pm Howbury Tumblers Toddler Group (age 0 to 5 years) For more details, costs & booking contact: Carole on 07759 908424 or email howburytumblers@gmail.com
Friday Albany Park Baptist Park, Stansted Crescent, Bexley, DA5 3JB Term time only 9.20am to 9.50am Tots in Sport - 6 week course (age 18 to 30 months) For more details, to book a trial session or to book the full course. Visit Tots in Sport
Friday Albany Park Baptist Park, Stansted Crescent, Bexley, DA5 3JB Term time only 9.55am to 10.25am Tots in Sport - 6 week course (age 31 months to 5 years) For more details, to book a trial session or to book the full course. Visit Tots in Sport
Friday Bexley SNAP Normandy SEND hub, Fairford Avenue, Barnehurst DA7 6QP - - For more information, please contact Darren or Lorraine at Bexley SNAP on 01322 334192 or email eyears@bexleysnap.org.uk
Friday St John the Evangelist Church Hall, Parkhill Road, Bexley DA5 1HX Term time only 9.30am to 11am Mini Wave Experience Stay & Play For more details and costs contact Gemma at miniwaveexperience@hotmail.com
Friday St Andrews Church, Bexleyheath, DA7 5SF 10am to 11am Tiny Talk Bexley Baby Signing supporting early communication Contact Nicola at nicolahunt@tinytalk.co.uk for more details and costs
Friday Welling Library, Bellegrove Road, Welling DA16 3PA Term time only 9.30am to 10.30am Toddler Time No Need to book, just come along
Friday BCLC, 17 Upland Road, Bexleyheath DA6 7NR 9.30am to 11am Toddler Group (Age 0 to 5 years) For bookings contact Eventbrite, or email toddler@bexleylife.co.uk for more information
Friday Crayford Library, Townhall Square DA1 4FN Term time only 9.45am to 10.15am and 10.30am to 11am Toddler Time No need to book, just come along
Friday Sidcup Library, 106 High Street, DA14 6DS Term time only 10am to 10.30am Toddler Time No need to book, just come along
Friday Blackfen Library, 7-9 Blackfen Parade DA15 9LU Term Time Only 10am to 10.20am Lucy Library Songs & Stories Must book through Eventbrite website
Friday Geddes Place Church Bexleyheath DA6 7DJ Various times from 9.30am to 2.30pm Baby Sensory Info and current schedules on the Baby Sensory website
Friday North Cray Children Centre 1 Davis Way DA14 5JR Various times from 9.30am to 2.10pm Toddler Sense Info and current schedules on the Toddler Sense website

Other venues delivering Children's Centre activities

Play opportunities and parent and toddler groups are available from venues across the Borough delivered by a mixture of faith groups, private and voluntary sector groups and some charities.

If you are a provider and would like to advertise your services on our web page, then please contact the Children's Centre Team at childrenscentres@bexley.gov.uk

Children’s Centre staff will be available at: (please see the timetable for details) 

Church of the Cross
Lensbury Way
Thamesmead
London SE2 9UE
Map

Belvedere Community Centre
Mitchell Close
Belvedere
DA17 6AA
Map

Emmanuel Church
St Catherines Road
Off Yarnton Way
DA18 4DS
Map

Upper Belvedere Community Library
Woolwich Road
Upper Belvedere
DA17 5EQ
Map

North Heath Community Library
Mill Road
Erith
DA8 1HW
Map

Thamesmead Library
Binsey Walk
Thamesmead
SE2 9TR
Map

Christchurch Hall
Victoria Road
Erith
DA8 3AN
Map

Danson Youth Trust
Danson Youth Centre
Brampton Road
Bexleyheath
DA7 4EZ

Email dansonyc@btconnect.com
Telephone 020 8303 6052

Danson Youth Trust website
Map

Erith Library
100 Erith High Street
Erith
DA8 1SL
Map

Erith Leisure Centre
Avenue Road
Erith
DA8 3AT
Map

Howbury and Slade Green Community Centre
Chrome Road
Slade Green
DA8 2EL
Map

Support for families with disabled children and children with special needs aged 1 to 5 years

Bexley SNAP

Bexley Snap offer disabled children and young people an exciting and varied programme of clubs to provide parents and carers support, guidance, and regular breaks from their caring responsibilities.

Bexley SNAP
Normandy SEND Hub
Fairford Avenue
Barnehurst
DA7 6QP
Map

Email admin@bexleysnap.org.uk
Telephone 01322 334192
Website www.bexleysnap.org.uk
Facebook

Bexley SNAP monthly activities

Normandy SEND Hub - activities for children 0 to 5 years with special needs
Day Dates Times Activity Booking Details
Monday First Monday of every month 1pm to 2.30pm Little Listeners (Bexley Hearing Advice & Support Team) Structured activities to encourage good listening and language Referred families only - booked via Bexley Hearing & Advice Support on 0203 045 5060
Tuesday Every Tuesday - term time Only 9.30 to 11.30am Portage - funtime for children with special needs aged 0 to 3 years Referred families only - no session booking required. Contact the Portage team on 0203 045 4361 for details
Thursday Call for session dates. Tel: 01322 334192 10.15am to 11.15am Sensory Play For babies & children with special needs Calm session of activities, play, relaxation, singing and signing. £7.50 per block booking - must be booked and paid for in advance - contact Bexley SNAP
Thursday Every Thursday - term time Only 10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pm Early Years for children aged 1 to 5 years with special needs. Art, craft, messy, sensory and outdoor play £1.50 per session (advance booking required) - must be paid in advance, contact Bexley SNAP
Friday Every Friday - term time only 10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pm Early Years for children aged 1 to 5 years with special needs. Art, craft, messy, sensory and outdoor play £1.50 per session (advance booking required) - must be paid in advance, contact Bexley SNAP

Support for parents

Solace

Solace Women's Aid website

Solace provide vital domestic abuse services in the borough.

Bexley Citizens Advice Bureau

Bexley CAB website

Bexley CAB provides free independent, confidential and impartial advice to all residents in the borough on their rights and responsibilities.

Bexley SNAP  

Bexley SNAP website

Bexley Snap offer disabled children and young people aged between 1 year to 25 years an exciting and varied programme of clubs to provide parents and carers support, guidance, and regular breaks from their caring responsibilities. 

Bexley Voice

Bexley Voice website

Bexley Voice is a voluntary organisation of parents and carers of children and young people (age 0 to 25) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) living in the London Borough of Bexley.

They provide an opportunity for parents and carers to express their views and input into the planning and delivery of SEND services.

Netmums 

Netmums website

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Parents Forum

Are you an expectant parent/carer or have a child under the age of 5 living in Bexley?

Would you like to contribute to support Children’s Centres in Bexley?

We are looking to gather information and feedback from users of Children’s Centre services. We will do this through our new Parents Forum. 

Meetings are informal and run four times a year usually alongside a children’s centre activity. It’s a great opportunity to meet other parents/carers have a cup of tea and a chat and contribute to the ongoing service delivery within our Children’s Centres.

If you would like to be part of the Parents Forum please discuss with a member of the Children's Centre Team or contact us on childrenscentres@bexley.go.uk or telephone 020 3045 5480.

Related information

Children’s Public Health

Children, young people and families

Bromley Healthcare delivers the 0 to 19 Children’s Public Health Service. Oxleas Services - Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust will continue to provide specialist services for children in the borough.

The Bexley 0 to 19 Children’s Public Health Service supports parents and carers to give their babies, children and young people the best possible start in life.

Health Visitors work with children aged 0 to four years.

Parents Guide to learning and development

Find out more about how your child is learning and developing during their first five years, in relation to the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage).

Children develop more rapidly during the first five years of their lives than at any other time. This booklet has been written to help you as a parent know what to expect during these vitally important years by focusing on the seven areas of learning and development which are covered in the EYFS.

Bexley Family Wellbeing Service 

What can the service provide

The Family Wellbeing Service offer an intensive, short term and consent-based support to Bexley families and children/young people. The early help offer of effective support Level 3 is for families who suffer with parental mental health, parental substance misuse, parental domestic abuse, low-level neglect and children/young people who are at risk of permanent exclusion from education.

Bexley SHIELD (Safeguarding Partnership for Children and Young People) - Effective Support

Worried about a child 

Reporting concerns about a child

If you’re worried that anyone under the age of 18 might need help, or is being neglected or hurt, you must tell someone.

If you’re a concerned member of the public, you can:

  • call Children’s Services at the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on 020 3045 5440 and speak to a social worker. If you’re worried you’ll be put in a difficult position, you can speak to them anonymously. The opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm 
  • if it’s out of hours, call 020 8303 7777 or 020 8303 7171
  • drop in and see us at Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT