Children's centres

The Children's Society runs several children's centres in England that support children under five and their parents or carers. We assist families from all backgrounds including new migrant families, young parents and travelling families.

The centres are free to join and attend and are seen as an important lifeline for many parents and their children.

We offer a range of services at our centres, including advice and help on children's health and education, an outreach programme for parents and a programme to help them find employment. Our centres also give parents or carers the chance to play with their children in a safe and stimulating environment.

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Alexandra Children's Centre provides a range of services to children aged one month to five years and their families in the Alexandra ward area of Oldham.
baby boy crawling
Ash Valley Children's Centre is based in Ware Hertfordshire and covers Ware South.
The Children's Society is very excited that we will be managing Axe Valley Children's Centre from 1 April 2012.
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Bishops Lydeard Children’s Centre is a relatively new centre, having only opened in July 2010.
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We are a new Sure Start Children's Centre which began in April 2010 offering services and activities for families with children aged 0 - 5.
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Cowes Children's Centre is funded by SureStart and has a wide range of support on offer to all families with children under five.
Little girl and guardian in a garden
Croft Children's Centre is funded by Sure Start and opened in June 2010.
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Downside Neighbourhood Centre is a recently furnished Sure Start children's centre based in the grounds of Downside Lower School.
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Eldene Children's Centre offers a one-stop shop of services for all families with children living in Eldene, Nythe, Covingham, Dorcan and Liden.
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Exmouth and District Children's Centre began to deliver services in April 2007 and is based at two sites – Moorfield Road and Egremont Road.
baby boy gnawing on a teething ring
Four Woods Children's Centre in Plymouth offers a variety of support groups for under-fives and their families.
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Gateway Children's Centre and Nursery is located within The Gateway, a purpose-built community centre situated in the Ravenscliffe estate in Bradford.
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Green Ark Children's Centre in Plymouth works very closely with local people to ensure a huge variety of practical services are available in the community.
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Honiton Children's Centre is based at two sites in Honiton, one on Honiton Bottom Road and one next to Honiton Primary School at Clapper Lane.
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Medlock Vale Children's Centre provides a range of services to children aged 0-5 years and their families in the Medlock Vale ward area of Oldham.
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Mortimer House Children's Centre is a phase two children's centre which has been open since September 2006.
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Nomony Children's Centre in Plymouth boasts a purpose-built facility and excellent childcare provision for children aged three months to five years.
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Royton Children's Centre provides a range of services to children aged 0-5 years and their families in the Royton ward area of Oldham.
little girl and mother
Ryde Children's Centre aims to improve outcomes for children and their families.
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Salt Way Children's Centre is funded by Sure Start and offers a one-stop shop of services for families with children.
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Shaw and Crompton Children's Centre provides a range of services to children aged 0-5 years and their families in the Shaw and Crompton ward area of Oldham.
little girl drawing
The Art Room Children's Centre opened in 2004 and provides a range of services for children under five years and their families.
Little boy playing
The Nest Children's Centre, is a Surestart centre run by The Children's Society.
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Wellington Children's Centre, opened in June 2007, serves Wellington, Rockwell Green and surrounding villages.
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Werneth Children's Centre provides a range of services to children aged 0-5 years and their families in the Werneth ward area of Oldham.
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Opened in October 2008, West Newport Children's Centre provides a range of opportunities for parents and their children aged 0-5 years.
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Wiveliscombe Children's Centre serves the rural market town of Wiveliscombe, the surrounding 10 parishes and further afield.