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.
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.
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
| 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
| 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 |
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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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| Day | Dates | Times | Activity | Booking Details |
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| 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
Bexley Citizens Advice Bureau
Bexley CAB provides free independent, confidential and impartial advice to all residents in the borough on their rights and responsibilities.
Bexley SNAP
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 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
Parenting website offering local information, expert parenting advice, chat, competitions, recipes and friendly support.
Get involved
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
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