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.
Activities on Monday
| Venue | Activity | Dates | Times | Booking details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Cray Children Centre 1 Davis Way DA14 5JR | Coffee Mornings with interactive Play session, for parent/carers and childrens 0-3 years | Ongoing | 10am to 11.30am | No need to book |
| Danson Children Centre Brampton Road DA7 4EZ | Mindful Mums, Wellbeing support for you & your baby | 13 January to 10 February | 11.30am to 1pm | For more information and book a place visit the Mind In Bexley website |
| Danson Children Centre Brampton Road DA7 4EZ | Chill and Chat. A safe space for families to meet others in a similar situation | Starting 3 February | 2pm to 3.30pm | Please note that this session is by invite only |
| Northumberland Heath CC 141 Brook Street DA8 1JD | BCG Clinic | Ongoing | 9am to 4pm | Appointment only - email HRCH.BCG@nhs.net |
| Northend Children Centre 4a Lincoln close DA8 2EB | Midwifery clinics | Ongoing | 9am to 5pm | Appointments via Midwifery Team |
| Danson Children Centre Brampton Road DA7 4EZ | Midwifery clinics | Ongoing | 9am to 5pm | Appointments via Midwifery Team |
| West St Children Centre 174 Chandlers Drive DA8 1LW | Development reviews | Ongoing | 9am to 4pm | Appointments via your Health Visitor 0 to 19 service 0300 330 5777 |
| Northend CC 4a Lincoln Close DA8 2EB | Development Reviews | Ongoing | 9am to 4pm | Appointments via your Health Visitor Contact 0 to 19 Service 0300 330 5777 |
Activities on Tuesday
| Day | Venue | Activity | Dates | Times | Booking details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Greenmead Community Centre, Lime Row, Thamesmead DA18 4HW | Terrific Tuesdays For babies and toddlers 0 to 3 years | Ongoing | 10am to 11.30am | Free - No need to book - just come along |
| Tuesday | West St Children Centre 174 Chandlers Drive DA8 1LW | PEEPS -Parent & child interactive sessions to help with your child's development (for 12 to 24 months) | 4 week course from 21 Jan to 11 Feb | 2pm to 3pm | Sessions are Free. To book a place please call 020 3045 5480 |
| Tuesday | Northumberland Heath CC 141 Brook st. DA8 1JD | Bouncing Babies for new parents and babies 0 to 12 months (no older siblings) | Ongoing | 2pm to 3.30pm | Free - No need to book - just come along |
| Tuesday | The Nest Community Library, Cygnet Square, Thamesmead SE2 9FA | Information / parenting advice -Find out about services/activities in the community or talk to a practitioner about any parenting concerns | 1st Tuesday of every month 7 Jan, 4 Feb, 4 Mar and 1 April | 1pm to 3pm | Free - No need to book - just come along |
| Tuesday | North Cray Neighbourhood Centre, 1 Davis Way, Sidcup DA14 5JR | Well baby drop-in clinic and Infant feeding support | Ongoing | 9.30am to 11.30am | Drop-in - no need to book |
| Tuesday | West St Children Centre 174 Chandlers DriveDA8 1LW | OXLEAS S & L Groups - for children referred to the Speech & language Service | - | 9.30am to 12 midday | Sessions are for children referred to OXLEAS Speech & Language Service only |
| Tuesday | Northend CC 4a Lincoln Close DA8 2EB | Midwifery Clinics | - | 9am to 5pm | Appointments via your Midwifery Team |
| Tuesday | Danson Children Centre Brampton road DA7 4EZ | Midwifery Clinics | - | 9am to 5pm | Appointments via your Midwifery Team |
Activities on Wednesday
| Venue | Activity | Date | Time | Booking details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Street CC 174 Chandlers Drive, Erith DA9 1LW | HENRY to Right from the Start 8 week course to become more confident as a parent/family healthy lifestyle | Starting 21 Jan for 8 weeks | 10am to 12 midday | Contact centre for more details |
| Greenmead Community Centre, Lime Row Thamesmead DA18 4HW | Mindful Mums, Wellbeing support for you and your baby | Course starts 15 Jan to 12 Feb | 10.30am to 12 midday | For more information and book a place to mindinbexley.org.uk/mindful to mums |
| Greenmead Community Centre, Lime Row Thamesmead DA18 4HW | Wild Wednesdays for babies and toddlers 0 to 3 years | Ongoing | 1.30pm to 3pm | Sessions are Free no need to book just come along |
| Greenmead Community Centre, Lime Row Thamesmead DA18 4HW | Baby Bank for families on low income to be able to receive clothes at no cost | Last Wednesday of each month to 29 Jan, 26 Feb, 26 Mar, 30 Apr | 9.30am to 11.30am | No appointment needed to just come along, call centre for more details 020 3045 5480 |
| West Street CC 174 Chandlers Drive, Erith DA9 1LW | Baby Yoga 4 week course for babies 3 months to pre crawling | 8 Jan to 29 Jan, 5 Feb to 26 Feb, 5 Mar to 26 Mar | 1.30pm to 2.30pm | £5 per course to call the centre on 020 3045 5480 to book to please note priority is given to families on a low income |
| Virtual drop to in appointment | Educational Psychologist for parents of Preschool children | - | 9.30am to 12.30pm | Sessions are on 3rd Wednesday of every month – to book an appointment call 020 3045 4445 |
| Northumberland Heath CC 141 Brook St DA8 1JD | OXLEAS S & L Groups to for children referred to the Speech & language Service | - | 9am to 4pm | Sessions are for children referred to OXLEAS Speech & Language Service only |
| Northend CC 4a Lincoln Close DA8 2EB | Midwifery Clinics | - | 9am to 5pm | Appointments via your Midwifery Team |
| Danson Childrens Centre Brampton Road DA7 4EZ | Midwifery Clinics | - | 9am to 5pm | Appointments via your Midwifery Team |
| Danson Childrens Centre Brampton Road DA7 4EZ | Infant feeding Support (this is not a weighing clinic) | Ongoing | 1.30pm to 3.30pm | Free to just come along, no need to book , contact 0300 330 5777 for more information |
| Danson Childrens Centre Brampton Road DA7 4EZ | Development Reviews | Ongoing | 9am to 5pm | Appointments via your Health Visitor 0 to 19 service 0300 330 5777 |
Activities on Thursday
| Venue | Activity | Dates | Time | Booking details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Heath CC 141 Brook Street DA8 1JD | Baby Massage 4 week course for babies 6 weeks to pre crawling | 9 Jan to 30 Jan, 6 Feb to 27 Feb, 6 Mar to 26 Mar | 10am to 11am | £5 per course to call the centre on 020 3045 5480 to book. Please note that priority is given to families on a low income |
| The Nest Community Library, Cygnet Sq, Thamesmead SE2 9FA | PEEPS Sing,Sign &Story time (for children 0 to 3 years) | Ongoing | 10.30 to 11.30am | Free no need to book just come along |
| East Wickham Primary School Wickham Street, Welling DA16 3BP | Toddler Time For parents/carers and toddlers up to 3 years old | Term time only | 1pm to 2.30pm | No need to book just come along |
| Northumberland Heath 141 Brook st DA8 1JD | Young Parents Group & Play Session for all parents 23 years and under and their children 0 to 18 months | Ongoing | 1.30pm to 3pm | Free no need to book just come along |
| West Street CC 174 Chandlers Drive Erith DA8 1LW | Infant Feeding support (Bexley 0 to 19 Service) | Ongoing | 9am to 1.30pm | Appointments via Bexley 0 to 19 service 0300 330 5777 |
| Northend CC, 4a Lincoln Close Slade Green DA8 2EB | Midwifery Clinics | - | 9am to 5pm | Appointment via your Midwifery Team |
| Northumberland Heath CC 141 Brook st DA8 1JD | Midwifery Clinics | - | 9am to 5pm | Appointment via your Midwifery Team |
| Danson CC Brampton Road DA7 4EZ | Midwifery Clinics | - | 9am to 5pm | Appointment via your Midwifery Team |
| Slade Green & Howbury Community Centre Chrome Road, Slade Green DA8 2EL | Well baby drop to in clinic run by Bexley 0 to 19 Service | - | 1.30pm to 3.30pm | No need to book just come along |
| Danson CC Brampton Road DA7 4EZ | Development reviews | Ongoing | 9am to 4pm | Appointments via your Health Visitor 0 to 19 service 0300 330 5777 |
| Northend CC, 4a Lincoln Close Slade Green DA8 2EB | Development reviews | Ongoing | 9am to 4pm | Appointments via your Health Visitor 0 to 19 service 0300 330 5777 |
Activities on Friday
| Venue | Activity | Dates | Times | Booking details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West St CC 174 Chandlers Drive DA8 1LW | Bouncing Babies (with Peeps special time) for babies 0 to 12 months no older siblings | Ongoing | 10am to 11.30am | Sessions are Free no need to book just come along |
| West St CC 174 Chandlers Drive DA8 1LW | Starting Solids Sessions to 31 Jan,28 Feb,28 March | Monthly | 1pm to 2.30pm | Sessions are Free to please call the centre to book a place |
| Northumberland Heath CC 141 Brook St.DA8 1JD | OXLEAS S and L Groups to for children referred to the Speech and language Service | Ongoing | 9am to 12 midday | Sessions are for children referred to OXLEAS Speech and Language Service only |
| Northend CC 4a Lincoln Close DA8 2EB | Midwifery Clinics | Ongoing | 9am to 5pm | Appointments via your Midwifery Team |
| Danson CC Brampton Road DA7 4EZ | Midwifery Clinics | Ongoing | 9am to 5pm | Appointments via your Midwifery Team |
| Danson CC Brampton Road DA7 4EZ | Development Reviews | Ongoing | 9am to 4pm | Appointments via your Health Visitor Contact 0 to 19am Service 0300 330 5777 |
| Northend CC 4a Lincoln Close DA8 2EB | Development Reviews | Ongoing | 9am to 4pm | Appointments via your Health Visitor Contact 0 to 19am Service 0300 330 5777 |
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 to West Street Children's Centre
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 to Danson Children's Centre
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 to North Cray Children's Centre
Northumberland Heath Children’s Centre
Open 9 to 5pm, Monday to Friday (Saturdays as advertised)
141 Brook Street
Erith
DA8 1JD
Map to Northumberland Heath Children's Centre
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
Monday to Friday
| Day | Venue | Activity | Dates | Times | Booking details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Central Library, Townley Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7HL | Bumps & Babies – for expectant mums and parents with babies aged up to pre walking | Term Time Only | 10.30am to 12 midday | Free no need to book just come along |
| Monday | Central Library, Townley Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7HL | Toddler Time Songs & Rhymes for 0 to 3year olds | Term Time Only | 10am to 10.30am | Free no need to book just come along |
| Tuesday | Upper Belvedere Library, Woolwich Road, DA17 5EQ | Toddler Stories & Rhymes | Term Time Only | 9.30am to 10.15am | Free no need to book just come along |
| Tuesday | Upper Belvedere Library, Woolwich Road, DA17 5EQ | Stay & Play | Term Time Only | 11.15am to 12 midday | Free no need to book just come along |
| Wednesday | Central Library, Townley Road, DA6 7HL | The Bexley one stop support advice to help victims of domestic abuse | Ongoing | 12.30pm to 3pm | Free no need to book just come along |
| Wednesday | Crayford Library, 176 Town Hall Square, Crayford, DA1 4FN | NCT Baby Cafe Personalised breast feeding & infant support | Term Time Only | 11am to 12.30pm | Free no need to book just come along |
| Wednesday | Crayford Library, 176 Town Hall Square, Crayford, DA1 4FN | Stay & Play | Term Time Only | 10am to 11.30am | Free no need to book just come along |
| Thursday | Welling Library Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3PA | Toddler Time | Term Time Only | 10am to 10.30am | Free no need to book just come along |
| Thursday | Blackfen Library, 7-9 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen, DA15 9LU | What's Next Linda songs & Stories | Term Time Only | 10am to 10.30am | Free no need to book just come along |
| Friday | Welling Library Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3PA | Toddler Time | Term Time Only | 9.30am to 10.30am | Free no need to book just come along |
| Friday | Erith Library, 100 High Street, Erith, DA8 1SL | Singing Time | Term Time Only | 9.45am to 10.15am | Free no need to book just come along |
| Friday | Erith Library, 100 High Street, Erith, DA8 1SL | Stay & Play | Term Time Only | 10.15am to 11.15am | Free no need to book just come along |
| Friday | Crayford Library, 176 Town Hall Sq. Crayford, DA1 4FN | Toddler Time | Term Time Only | 9.45am to 10.15am and 10.30am to 11am | Free no need to book just come along |
| Friday | Sidcup Library, 106 High street, Sidcup, DA14 6DS | Toddler Time | Term Time Only | 10am to 10.30am | Free no need to book just come along |
Monday to 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 5yrs) | For more details, costs & booking contact: Carole on 07759 908 424 Or email: howburytumblers@gmail.com |
| Monday | St Paulinus Church, Manor Road, Crayford, DA1 4RW | Term Time Only 9.15am to 11am | Parent & Toddler Group (age: up to 5 yrs) | Drop in and join the group. Meet at the church for singing followed by playtime in the hall £1 per child |
| Monday | Fairford Academy, Fairford Avenue, Barnehurst Da7 6QP | Term Time only 9.30am to 11am | Baby & Toddler Play & Stay session | Free no need to book just come along, call Fairford on 01322 333 998 for dates |
| Monday | St Peters Church Hall, Pickford Lane Bexleyheath, DA7 4RW | Term Time Only 1pm to 2.30pm | Little Fishes Parent & Toddler Group (age: up to 5 yrs) | Drop in and join the group, for details contact Katherine 0208 303 8713 or email Little_fishes@btinternet.com £1 per child, 50p for additional children, under 1s Free |
| Monday | St Paulinus Church, Manor Road, Crayford, DA1 4RW | Term Time Only 9.15am to 11am | Parent & Toddler Group (age: up to 5 yrs) | Drop in and join the group. Meet at the church for singing followed by playtime in the hall £1 per child |
| Monday | Danson Youth Trust Brampton rd, Bexleyheath DA7 4EZ | Sessions at various times from 9.30am to 3pm | Baby & Toddler & under 5s groups and activities | For more information contact Danson youth & Children Centre 0208 303 6052 |
| Monday | Central Library, Townley Road, DA6 7HL | Term Time only 10am to 10.30am | Toddler Time Songs & Rhymes for 0 to 3 year olds | Free no need to book just come along |
| Monday | Central Library, Townley Road, DA6 7HL | Term Time Only 10.30am to 12 midday | Bumps & Babies to for expectant mums and parents with babies aged up to pre walking | Free no need to book just come along |
| Monday | Sidcup Library 106 High street DA14 6DS | Term Time Only 1.30pm to 2.30pm | Stay & Play | Free no need to book just come along |
| Tuesday | Christ Church Hall, Victoria Rd, Erith, DA8 3AN | 9am to 10.30am | Toddler Church to fun session for families with children under 5 | Free no need to book just come along - contact 07764 476 277 |
| 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 5yrs) | For more details, costs & booking contact: Carole on 07759 908 424 Or email: howburytumblers@gmail.com |
| Tuesday | Belvedere Community Centre, Mitchell Close, Belvedere DA17 6AA | 9.30am to 11.30am | Toddler Play & Stay (0 to 5yrs) | £1.00 per child, no need to book just come along |
| Tuesday | Central Library, Townley Road, DA6 7HL | 1.30pm to 2.30pm | Stay & Play | Free no need to book just come along |
| Tuesday | Christ Church Hall Woodside Crescent, Sidcup DA15 7JJ | Term Time Only 9am to 11am | Tiny Tots for all pre to school children, parents and carers | Contact Sarah on 0208 309 5295 for more details |
| Tuesday | Danson Youth Trust Brampton rd, Bexleyheath DA7 4EZ | Sessions at various times from 9.30am to 3pm | Baby & Toddler & under 5s groups and activities | Fore more information contact Danson youth & Children Centre 0208 303 6052 |
| Tuesday | Upper Belvedere Library , Woolwich Road DA17 5EQ | 10.30am to 11.15am | Toddler Stories & Rhymes | Free No need to book just come along |
| Tuesday | Upper Belvedere Library , Woolwich Road DA17 5EQ | 11.15am to 12 midday | Stay & Play | Free no need to book just come along |
| Wednesday | The Nest library, Cygnet Square,Thamesmead,SE2 9FA | 9.45am to 10.15am | Toddler Time | Free no need to book just come along |
| Wednesday | The Nest library, Cygnet Square,Thamesmead,SE2 9FA | 10.15am to 11.15am | Toddler Time | Free no need to book just come along |
| Wednesday | Crayford Library, 176 Town Hall Sq. Crayford DA1 4FN | 11am to 12.30pm | NCT Baby Cafe Personalised breast feeding & infant support | Free no need to book just come along |
| Wednesday | Crayford Library, 176 Town Hall Sq. Crayford DA1 4FN | 10am to 11.30am | Stay & Play | Free no need to book just come along |
| Wednesday | Crayford Baptiste Church Bexley Lane Crayford DA1 4DD | Term Time Only 9.15am to 11am | Toddler Time (age up to 5 yrs) | Sessions are Free |
| 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 yrs) | For more information contact John Masheder 07462 877 202 Drop in and join the group to cost is £4.00 |
| Wednesday | Slade Green & Howbury Community Centre, Chrome Road, Erith, DA8 2EL | Term Time Only 9.30am to 11.30am | Howbury Tumblers Toddler Group (age: 0 to 5 yrs) | For more details, costs & booking contact: Carole on 07 759 908 424 or email: mailto:howburytumblers@gmail.com |
| Wednesday | Trinity Baptist Church,Broadway,Bexleyheath,DA6 7AY | Term Time Only 10am to 11.30am | Trinty Tots Playgroup to for children of preschool age and their parents/carers | £2 per child |
| Wednesday | Danson Youth Trust Brampton rd, Bexleyheath DA7 4EZ | Sessions at various times from 9.30am to 3pm | Baby & Toddler & under 5s groups and activities | For more information contact Danson youth & Children Centre 0208 303 6052 |
| Wednesday | St Stephens Church Hall, 26 Deepdene Rd,Welling,DA16 3QL | 9.30am to 11am (including term time except summer) | The Play group to for families and children under 5 years | £2 per child including refreshments. For more info call Yok on 07535 698024 or Ilke on 07956 555516 |
| Wednesday | Blackfen Library 7 to 9 Blackfen Parade DA15 9LU | Term time only 9.30am to 11am | Sparkles Stay & Play | Free to must book through Eventbrite |
| Wednesday | Blackfen Library 7 to 9 Blackfen Parade DA15 9LU | Term time only 11am to 12 midday | Sparkles Baby Play (up to 1 year) | Free to must book through Eventbrite |
| Wednesday | Sidcup Library 106 High street DA14 6DS | Term time only 1.30pm to 2.30pm | Baby Book time to for babies up to 12 months | Free no need to book just come along and spend a cosy hour discovering the joy of books with your baby |
| 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 |
| Thursday | Christ Church, Main Road, Sidcup, DA14 6NJ | Term Time Only 10.30am to 12 midday | Bumps & Babies to for expectant mums and parents with babies aged up to 12 months. | For more details or to book contact Kate on 07960 944287 |
| Thursday | Slade Green & Howbury Community Centre, Chrome Road, Erith, DA8 2EL | Term Time Only 9.30am to 11.30am | Howbury Tumblers Toddler Group (age: 0 to 5yrs) | For more details, costs & booking contact: Carole on 07759908424 Or email: mailto:howburytumblers@gmail.com |
| Thursday | Belvedere Community Centre, Mitchell Close, Belvedere DA17 6AA | 10am to 11am | Under 5's Messy Play | £1.00 per child, no need to book just come along |
| Thursday | St Augustine’s Church, Slade Green Road, DA8 2HX | Term Time Only 9.30am to 11am | Toddler Church to Stories, songs, crafts & play (age: 0 to 5yrs) | Sessions are Free. For details & bookings contact: Jacki on 07840 201817 Email: cfpioneer@outlook.com |
| Thursday | St Peters Church Hall, Pickford Lane Bexleyheath, DA7 4RW | Term Time Only 1pm to 2.30pm | Little Fishes Parent & Toddler Group (age: up to 5 yrs) | Drop in and join the group, for details contact Katherine 0208 303 8713 or email Little_fishes@btinternet.com £1 per child, 50p for additional children, under 1s Free |
| Thursday | Danson youth Trust Brampton rd, Bexleyheath Da7 4EZ | Sessions at various times from 9.30am to 3pm | Baby & Toddler & under 5s groups and activities | For more information contact Danson youth & Children Centre 0208 303 6052 |
| Thursday | St John's Welling Danson Lane Welling, Kent 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 £1.00per family including refreshments |
| Thursday | Albany Park Baptist Park, Stansted Crescent, Bexley, DA5 3JB | Term Time Only 10am to 11.30am | Messy Tots for 0 to 4 years | For more details contact Stacey Moody 0782 517 6211. staceymoody16@gmail.com |
| Thursday | Christ Church Hall, Woodside Crescent, Sidcup DA15 7JJ | Term time only 9am to 12 midday | For all pre to school children, their parents and carers | Contact Diane on 0753 872 7659 or 020 8309 0190 for more details |
| Thursday | Welling Library Bellegrove Road Welling DA16 3PA | Term Time only 10am to 10.30am | Toddler Time | Free no need to book just come along |
| Thursday | Blackfen Library 7 to 9 Blackfen Parade DA15 9LU | 10am to 10.30am | What's Next Linda songs & Stories | Free Must book through Eventbrite or hello@blackfencommunitylibrary.org |
| Friday | New Community Church, 24 Station Rd, Sidcup DA15 7DU | 9am to 12 midday | Play Cafe with under 5's play session | No need to book to just come along to contact Jenny on 0208 850 7198 |
| Friday | Welling Library Bellegrove Road Welling DA16 3PA | Term Time only 9.30am to 10.30am | Toddler Time | Free no need to book just come along |
| Friday | Slade Green & Howbury Community Centre, Chrome Road, Erith, DA8 2EL | Term Time Only 9.30am to 11.30am | Howbury Tumblers Toddler Group (age: 0 to 5yrs) | For more details, costs & booking contact: Carole on 07759908424 Or email: mailto:howburytumblers@gmail.com |
| Friday | Danson Youth Trust Brampton rd, Bexleyheath DA7 4EZ | Sessions at various times from 9.30am to 3pm | Baby & Toddler & under 5s groups and activities | For more information contact Danson youth & Children Centre 0208 303 6052 |
| Friday | Ichthus, Upper Sheridan Rd Belvedere DA17 5AP | 9.45am to 10.30am | Little Fish Music Group for children 0 to 5 years | Sessions are Free to Call Lydia George for more information on 07473848741 |
| Friday | BCLC 17 Upland Road Bexleyheath DA6 4NR | 9.30am to 11am | Toddler Group (Age 0 to 5years) | For more information email toddlers@bexleylife.co.uk for bookings visit the Eventbrite website £1 per child (under 1s Free) |
| Friday | Days Lane Baptist Church, 257 Days Lane,Sidcup,DA15 8JX | 9.45am to 11.45am | Under 5's Play Session | £1.00 per child. Refreshments available. Contact Jenny on 0208 850 7198 |
| Friday | Erith Library 100 High Street DA8 1SL | term time only 9.45am to 10.15am | Singing Time | Free no need to book just come along |
| Friday | Erith Library 100 High Street DA8 1SL | term time only 10.15am to 11.15am | Stay & Play | Free no need to book just come along |
| Friday | Fairford Academy, Fairford Ave,Barnehurst Da7 6QP | Term Time only 1.30pm to 3am | Baby & Toddler Play & Stay session | Free no need to book just come along, call Fairford on 01322 333998 for dates |
| Friday | Crayford Library, 176 Town Hall Sq. Crayford DA1 4FN | term Time only 9.45am to 10.15am | Singing Time | Free no need to book just come along |
| Friday | Crayford Library, 176 Town Hall Sq. Crayford DA1 4FN | Term Time only 10.30am to 11am | Toddler Time | Free no need to book just come along |
| Friday | Sidcup Library 106 High Street DA14 6DS | Term Time only 10am to 10.30am | Toddler Time | Free no need to book just come along |
| Saturday | Trinity School, Erith Road, Belvedere DA17 6HT | 10am to 10.30am and 10.30am to 11am | Fitness and Football fun for ages 2 to 4 years | For details and how to book contact: GT Sports 07816537127 info@gtcentreofsport.com |
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 to Church of the Cross
Belvedere Community Centre
Mitchell Close
Belvedere
DA17 6AA
Map to Belvedere Community Centre
Emmanuel Church
St Catherines Road
Off Yarnton Way
DA18 4DS
Map to Emmanuel Church
Upper Belvedere Community Library
Woolwich Road
Upper Belvedere
DA17 5EQ
Map to Upper Belvedere Community Library
North Heath Community Library
Mill Road
Erith
DA8 1HW
Map to North Heath Community Library
Thamesmead Library
Binsey Walk
Thamesmead
SE2 9TR
Map to Thamesmead Library
Christchurch Hall
Victoria Road
Erith
DA8 3AN
Map to Christchurch Hall
Danson Youth Trust
Danson Youth Centre
Brampton Road
Bexleyheath
DA7 4EZ
Email dansonyc@btconnect.com
Telephone 020 8303 6052
Danson Youth Trust website
Map to Danson Youth Trust
Erith Library
100 Erith High Street
Erith
DA8 1SL
Map to Erith Library
Erith Leisure Centre
Avenue Road
Erith
DA8 3AT
Map to Erith Leisure Centre
Howbury and Slade Green Community Centre
Chrome Road
Slade Green
DA8 2EL
Map to Howbury and Slade Green Community Centre
Monday to Friday
| Day | Venue | Activity | Dates | Times | Booking details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Guy Earl of Warwick, Parkview Road, Welling, DA16 1TB | SEN parents lunch club soft play/sensory area | Ongoing | 12 midday to 2pm | Come along and meet other parents/carers For information, please contact Contact@guyearlofwarwick.co.uk 020 8303 7217 |
| Wednesday | Bexley SNAP, Normandy SEND Hub, Barnehurst, DA7 6QP | Baby Ballet Shine for children with SEN | Ongoing | 9.45am to 10.30am | £2 per child – must be booked For more information and to book a place contact Bexley SNAP on 01322 334192 or email admin@bexleysnap.org.uk |
| Wednesday | Crayford Community Centre, 175 Town Hall Square, Crayford, DA1 4FN | Bexley Voice Tea and Talk sessions Parent/carer support group | 8 May 12 June 10 July | 9.30am to 12.30pm | Come along and meet with other parents/carers for information and support on any SEND issues For more information contact Bexleyvoice@hotmail.co.uk 07512 409936 (term time only) |
| Thursday and Friday | Bexley SNAP, Normandy SEND Hub, Barnehurst, DA7 6QP | Early Years parent and child play sessions | Ongoing | 10am to 11.30am | Bookable For more information, please contact Darren or Lorraine at Bexley Snap on 01322 334192 eyears@bexleysnap.org.uk |
| Thursday | New Hope Community Church, Lyndhurst Road, Barnehurst, DA7 6DL | New Hope ASD group for parents/carers with children with a diagnosis of ASD or waiting diagnosis | Term time only | 4pm to 6pm | Free - no need to book just come along |
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
Bexley SNAP monthly 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 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