Children's centres
Little Stars Children's Centre, Parkinson Lane
Little Stars Children's Centre was officially opened on 23 October 2008 by the children of the community. It is situated below Parkinson Lane Primary School. The convenient location offers easy access to wheelchair users and on-site parking.
There is a large crèche area, kitted out with new furniture and resources, a training kitchen, two large meeting rooms, a health room and a one-to-one room. Facilities offered by Sure Start in the centre include an on-site ante-natal service, toddler groups, and adult learning groups.
The following is a timetable of activities currently offered at the Little Stars Children's Centre, Parkinson Lane. Please note that we are changing the way we run our groups and are now asking that you book on to the course/group you want to attend with your child (the course/group will be age specific). There will be a pathway of activities so that all age ranges are catered for. The only sessions that will not require you to book will be Parent and Toddler and Musical Minds.
| Day | Activity | Time | Further information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Tiny Tweeters | 9.30 am to 11.30 am | A fun group to improve your child's concentration and listening through talking, playing games and singing songs with signs. |
| Monday | Baby massage | 9.15 am to 10.30 am | Massage can help baby's breathing, boost their immune system, eliminate toxins, aid digestion, help colic, sooth baby and help them to sleep. |
| Monday | Parent and Toddler sessions | 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm | Help your child develop through play. Free drop-in session for children from birth to 4 years. |
| Monday | Big Cook Little Cook | 3.30 pm to 5.00 pm | This is a session with your child (aged 2 years and above) learning how to cook simple nutritious foods. |
| Tuesday | Little Learners | 9.15 am to 11.15 am | For pre-school children aged 2 years and above to help prepare your child for nursery, become involved in your children's learning, and see the progress taking place. |
| Tuesday | Family Support drop-in session | 10.30 am to 12 noon | Do you need to speak to somebody in confidence about any issues affecting you or your family? Do you need advice, support or guidance or just someone to talk to? Then please feel free to come along to the drop-in session to talk to a family support worker. |
| Tuesday | English as a second language (ESOL) | 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm | For anyone who wants to learn English as a second language. Unfortunately no crèche is available for this session. |
| Wednesday | ESOL | 10.30 am to 12.30 pm | For anyone who wants to learn English as a second language. Unfortunately no crèche is available for this session. |
| Wednesday | Ante-natal clinic | 9.30 am to 12 noon | Midwife care by appointment only. |
| Wednesday | Musical Minds | 9.45 am to 10.45 am and 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm | Free drop-in session. Songs, rhymes, action games and music from around the world. Promoting your child's development in all areas. |
| Wednesday | Children's Counselling | 9.00 am to 5.00 pm | Free play therapy sessions for children and young people aged 8 to 17 years. |
| Thursday | Childcare course with embedded ESOL | 9.30 am to 11.30 am and 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm | Gain a qualification in childcare and also improve your English. |
| Thursday | Baby clinic | 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm | Come along if you would like your baby weighing or wish to discuss any issues with your health visitor. |
| Thursday | Health Trainer sessions | 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm | Help with healthy eating, physical activity, stop smoking, reducing stress and drinking sensibly. Appointment only. Contact 01422 307303 to book a place, |
| Thursday | Credit Union Ltd | 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm | Financial advice on how to avoid debt and loan sharks. Appointments only. |
| Thursday | Mums' Yoga | 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm | Make use of the time when children are at mosque for you to relax with yoga. |
| Friday | Shooting Stars | 9.15 am to 11.15 am | Develop your child's physical skills with soft play, ball games, parachute, active tots, balancing tunnel and much more. For children aged 18 months onwards. |
| Friday | Sticky Fingers | 9.15 am to 11.15 am | Starting 8 January for six weeks. A time for parents and babies to get messy. Come and join in the fun! |
Job Centre Plus
The children's centre works in conjunction with Job Centre Plus. Please contact the children's centre for more information on job centre vacancies and courses and training which are currently being held.
Contact
- Name
- Caren Parkinson
- Address
- Little Stars Children's Centre
Parkinson Lane
Halifax HX1 3SL - caren.parkinson@calderdale.gov.uk
- Telephone
- 01422 252022.
- Fax
- 01422 255829
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