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Knotty Ash Children’s Centre, Dovecot MAC, Liverpool, L14 9BA (behind Dovecot shops through the arches)
Telephone: 0151 233 6450 Email: knottyashchildrencentre@liverpool.gov.uk
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Childcare
We deliver quality childcare within the early years foundation stage for children aged six weeks to five years.
The nursery provides a safe, secure and stimulating environment, with learn through play activities. We complete children’s assessments and progress records with input from parents and carers.
The nursery is open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, 49 weeks per year and we offer full and part time places. Please contact the centre for availability and fee information. To find out more about our services, visit our website.
Free childcare provision
Did you know that children aged three and four are entitled to receive 15 hours of free early education a week? Find out more about free early learning.
Activities and services (April to July 2012)
All activities held at Knotty Ash Children’s Centre, unless otherwise stated. To book sessions call 0151 233 6450.
Drop In (DI) Book (B) | Day | Activity | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DI | Monday | Childminder Drop- In | 9.30 -11.30am | For Ofsted registered childminders. Offers the chance for the children they look after to experience group activities. |
| DI | Monday | Positive Parenting (Adult Learning) | 9.15-11.15am | Starts 14.05.12. 6 week course. |
| B | Monday | Parents Forum | 9.30-11.30am | Help shape the centre's services and activities. Dates: 16/04/12 and 28/05/12. Limited creche available. |
| B | Monday | Harmony programme | 9.30-11.30am | 6 week programme. Supports women to deal with the challenges of family life. Limited creche available. |
| DI | Monday | Gym Tots | 1-2pm | Little ones get active. |
| B | Monday | Sensory Room | 1-2pm | For children and families to relax and enjoy a sensory experience through light and texture. |
| DI | Tuesday
| Knotty Ash Toddler group | 9.30-11am | Drop in and enjoy toddler play with your little ones at Knotty Ash Community Centre. |
| B | Tuesday | Yum Yum | 10.30am-12pm | Parent and child cooking sessions. 5 sessions - starts 24/04/12. |
| B | Tuesday | Antenatal booking in clinic | 9.30am-4pm | Book in with GP. |
| B | Tuesday | Babbling Babies | 10.30-11.30am | 5 session course. Starts in May. Suitable for under 1's. |
| DI | Tuesday | Job Cafe (Liverpool in Work) | 9.30am-12pm | Support with job searching and CV advice (in the cafe area). |
| DI | Tuesday | Stay and Play | 1.30-3pm | Drop In parent/carer toddler group for little ones. |
| B | Tuesday | Sleep workshop | 1-3pm | Two week course. Please phone for details. |
| B | Tuesday | Baby Massage | 1-2pm | Five week course. Starts 10.06.12. |
| DI | Tuesday | Job Cafe (Liverpool in Work) | 1-3pm | Support with job searching and CV advice (in the cafe area). |
| DI | Wednesday
| Little Doves Parent and Toddler sessions | 9.30am - 11.30am | Drop in session for parents and toddlers. |
| B | Wednesday
(Dovecot MAC and Knotty Ash Children's Centre) | Women Get Active Hub | 9-11am | Women aged 16+. Creche available. 12 week course. |
| DI | Wednesday | Post Natal Drop-In | 9-11am | Have you recently had a baby and you're not feeling 100%? Come along and have a friendly chat. |
| DI | Wednesday
| Rhyme Time | 12-12.30pm | Drop in for singing and stories in Dovecot Library. |
| DI | Wednesday | Fag Ends | 1pm to 2.30pm | Support for those who want to quit smoking. |
| B | Wednesday | Chatterbox Sessions | 1.15-2.45pm | Suitable for 2-3 year olds. Course starts mid June. 5 sessions. |
| DI | Thursday | Sen drop in | 9.30-11.30am | Last Thursday of every month. Ring Karen for further details. |
| DI | Thursday | Grow Your Future | 9.15- 11.15am | Skills and confidence to help you find a job. 6 week course starting 26.04.12. |
| DI | Thursday
(St John's Church Hall) | Parent and toddler group | 9.30- 11.30am | Drop in for activities for parents and toddlers at St John's Hall opposite Knotty Ash School. |
| B | Thursday | Shotokai Kids | 10.30-11.30am | Suitable for 2-5 year olds. |
| B | Thursday | Weaning Session | 1-2pm | Session dates - 07.06.12, 19.07.12 and 30.08.12. |
| B | Thursday | You and your baby (New) | 4 -5pm | New sessions for parents who are expecting a baby. Dates: 03.05.12, 31.05.12, 26.06.12. |
| B | Friday
(Thingwall swimming baths) | Aqua Tots | 9.30 -10.30am | Come to Thingwall Baths and splash with your little one. Please note that priority will be given to families living in the Knotty Ash area. |
| B | Friday | Ante and postnatal care | 9.30 -12 noon | By midwife appointment only. |
| DI | Friday | Baby Weighing | 1-2pm | Baby weighing on the last Friday of each month. |
| DI | Friday | Shotokai Kids | 4-5pm | Suitable for 2-5 year olds. |
| DI | Saturday
| Dads' club | 10.00am-12.30pm | Session dates: 19th May (Sports Activities), 2nd June, 16th June (Shotakai Kids). |
Creche - we have limited creche places available for some sessions. Please enquire when booking.
Other services
Family support
We also offer family support (contact Lynne Donoghue) and advice/information on sleep routines (contact Karen Lang).
SEN drop-in
Last Thursday of every month 9.30-11.30am. Have you got concerns regarding your child’s development, speech, language or behaviour? Come along and have a chat.