Playgroups and Pre-School classes
Wharfedale & Craven and the surrounding areas are a fantastic place for bringing up children and there is plenty going on children.
Below is a list of all the local playgroups and drop in clinics throughout the week and also details of all the children’s activities classes available across our area. Please contact the organisers directly if you would like to find out further information or to confirm class times or costs.
If you know of any other classes or groups which are not already listed, then please contact us here. Basic listings are free. ’Featured’ listings are £10 per month. For our full advertising rates then please click here.
Learn how to harness the soothing, nurturing power of massage at our baby massage classes in Bramhope, Otley, Guiseley and Wetherby.
In addition to helping you and your baby relax, massage is a great way to relieve common ailments like wind, colic and constipation and helping you and your baby to sleep. Baby massage can also provide a real neurological boost to your baby, helping to promote brain development, whilst strengthening the parent/baby bond.
Over the five-week course, you’ll learn the best ways to massage your baby, including a range of strokes, when to massage, how long to massage for, and how to adapt your massage to meet the needs of your baby.
Group baby classes are open to parents of babies aged 6 weeks to 7 months (crawling) – and are held at Wetherby, and Nuffield Health in Harrogate and Guiseley. For each class, you’ll need to bring your own cushion and towel. Massage oil and a baby massage guide will be provided.
For more details on all classes please visit the Blooming Babies website
Get ready for a new level of fun and learning at Kidzplay! We’re excited to host a lineup of fantastic groups and classes for your little one!
🧠 Mind-Engaging Classes: Try out our mind-engaging classes! From interactive storytelling to creative arts and crafts, our experienced instructors make learning a blast.
🎨 Creative Workshops: Nurture your child’s imagination with our creative workshops! Dive into the world of colors, textures, and self-expression, creating their own little masterpieces!
🤸♀️ Active Play Groups: Join our active play groups! Designed for little movers and shakers, these sessions keep your kids active while enjoying the fun!
Moo Music Leeds run interactive, multisensory, music sessions for babies and children under 5 with their parents, grandparents or carers too. The children sing, dance, play, learn and have fun. Music is an essential part of every child’s development and each week we explore the music with sensory activities, signing, props and instruments to a new and exciting theme.
With 125+ original, upbeat, fun and educational Moo Music songs, written by a professional songwriter, we guarantee you’ll be singing along all week! The interactive sessions will help your child gain confidence and develop memory, language and coordination skills in an exciting, enjoyable and multi-sensory way. It’s a great way to make new friends – both for the children and the adults too!
Classes in: Menston, Otley, Ilkley, Yeadon, Adel, Alwoodley, Scarcroft and Oulton with more areas planned in the near future!
Age Range and classes:
Baby Moo – From Birth to Crawling (approx.)
Mixed Moo – All age group (0-5) and perfect for active toddlers to explore – even better if you have two or more, this is the ideal group for siblings.
Baby Massage – The newest addition to our line-up, Baby Massage is all about nurturing a wonderful bond with your newborn. Designed for babies not yet crawling, our qualified Farmers will show you how to massage your baby confidently so that you can continue with it at home.
Baby massage brings multiple benefits from calming a fussy baby and aiding digestion to help baby to sleep and ultimately developing a beautiful bond with your baby.
Join our baby massage class to meet other Mums and Dads and learn some extra skills that will help soothe your baby…hopefully giving you some much-needed sleep!
We effortlessly intertwin our calm Moo Music songs to create routines for you to learn and repeat in your own time. This is a unique experience for you to enjoy with your baby. Massage oil is provided.
For more information, please get in touch with ‘Farmer Caroline’ caroline@moo-music.co.uk or 07932501904
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In all of our sessions, we use the most incredible and original music which studio recorded and written by a West End writer and producer. This allows us to introduce your little one to high-quality music which stimulates their senses and with our themes, helps them to explore their imaginations.
Baby Moo
Sessions are aimed at babies up to pre-crawling. This is a lively Baby Music and Sensory session just perfect to support key milestones in their development. This class offers amazing props, dress up, gentle lights and wonderful instruments. Every week is carefully planned to provide you with opportunities to bond and connect with your baby.
Where can you do Baby Moo?
Wednesday, 11 am @ St John’s Church Hall, Hall Cliffe, Baildon, Shipley, BD17 6ND
Thursday, 10.45 am @ Thackley Methodist Church, Thackley Road, Thackley, BRADFORD BD10 0RH
Mixed Moo
Mixed Moo is a lively, fun music and movement class which is toddler and pre-schooler led. This class will encourage all aspects of your little one’s development as they practise listening, practise communication, socialise, use their gross and fine motor skills and spend the time connecting and bonding with their grown up. This class is suitable for siblings and childminders.
Where can you do Mixed Moo?
Wednesday, 9.30 am @ St John’s Church Hall, Baildon, St John’s Parish Church, Hallcliffe, Baildon, Shipley BD17 6ND, UK
Thursday, 9.30 am @ Thackley Methodist Church, Thackley Road, Thackley, BRADFORD BD10 0RH
Climb aboard the Number Train as it takes your preschool child on a different journey of discovery each week. Help your child to prepare for school and enjoy watching them as they roar like a dinosaur, travel into Space, meet some pirates, go shopping in the silly supermarket, visit the zoo … and SO much more!
These fast paced, action packed sessions have a different theme each week and are designed to be FUN and educational. Watch your child grow in confidence as they take part in fun activities, games, action songs, turn-taking and art & craft – all of which have an underlying focus on maths!
Number Train is growing to meet the demand for these 5 stars classes which are perfect for preschoolers aged 2.5+ . Our recent market research shows that it is the educational focus, the teacher delivery and the wide variety which makes it different to lots of other classes out there and keeps customers coming back again and again!
Your child + Number Train = Confidence in maths
Classes will be held during term time only.
WHARFEDALE CLASSES:
Burley in Wharfedale – Tuesday, 1.15pm Queens Hall, Main Street, LS29 7BT with Cathryn
Yeadon – Friday, 9.45am, 11:15am and 1pm – Kids About Tarn, Unit 4 Cliffe Court, High St, Leeds, LS19 7YU with Cathryn
Taster sessions are available to book.
******Places are limited to 15 children per session (plus younger siblings) so get in touch to book your place now!**************
For more information visit www.numbertrain.co.uk and like the Number Train Facebook page for regular updates/ ideas.
Number Train is rated 5 stars and 100% of parents surveyed would recommend the class to others
🤖Phonics with Robot Reg Autumn Term starts on Wednesday 20th September!🤖
I have classes suitable for 1-4 year olds on Thursday and Friday mornings at Clifton Village hall, Otley and Wednesday afternoon for 3-4 year olds in Pannal, Harrogate.
Our classes have so many benefits for your little ones. Here are a few of them:
❤ Quality time together
💛 Building on social skills
💚 Developing a love of literacy
💗 Learning letters and their sounds
💙 Enhancing fine and gross motor skills
🧡 Fostering a knowledge of phonics and early pre-reading skills
💜 Supporting speech and language skills
Classes are high energy yet full of amazing content to support your little one’s development in so many ways.
One of the amazing things is they won’t even know they are learning while having so much fun!
Adults often say they learn a lot too. 😉
🤖Would you like to come along for a 3 week trial and see what the classes are all about?🤖
Booking link:
https://www.robotreg.co.uk/find-a-class/north-leeds-harrogate/
or email anna@robotreg.Co.uk for more information
FUN, EDUCATIONAL & AWARD-WINNING music classes.
Your little one’s confidence, creativity and coordination will flourish with our fun, quality
music sessions.
Rhythm Time Yorkshire North West was recently voted Wharfedale & Craven Mumbler’s favourite class or activity for the under 5s! Our classes will help to nurture and enhance
EVERY child’s development and innate musical ability.
At a critical time in your child’s formative years, Rhythm Time offers a wide variety of activities. These activities help brain development, balance, concentration, listening skills and language which in turn help with reading, writing, maths, coordination and socialising.
Rhythm Time also helps stimulate your child’s imagination and also develops specific musical concepts such as rhythm, pitch and listening. It’s the perfect foundation for school and future music making!
Rhythm Time’s baby classes and Young Baby Courses will help the development of your baby from birth. Our Young Baby Courses have been created specifically for very young babies from birth to 6 months. These focus on developmental and multi-sensory activities specifically designed for very young babies and their early development.
Did you know you get UNLIMITED classes as part of your booking? (Ts & Cs apply) As well as your primary class booking, you are welcome to come to as many classes as you like at any of our venues. You can join us five days a week for the ultimate Rhythm Time fix and MEGA value!
Plus, you get FREE access to our Facebook Members’ Hub to support your face-to-face classes with more weekly online classes from home!
We are founding members of the Children’s Activities Association which means that you can be confident that our classes are some of the best available for parents and carers.
Book your class at www.rhythmtime.net/find-a-class or call Laura on 07577 531359
Phone: 07577 531359 Email: laura.j@rhythmtime.org Website: www.rhythmtime.net
Tiny Tots – 1 – 2 pm at Guiseley Primary School
All of the groups above will be term time only, and may be subject to change
WEEKLY CLASSES
(If you have siblings in different age groups please call to discuss.)
Tuesday
Kids Play, Shipley
Wednesday
Buttercups, Otley
9:30 – 11. Thursday
Guiseley Children’s Center, Guiseley primary School.
Breastfeeding peer support group.
No longer any need to book, just turn up on the day.
Thursday 9.30 – 11 am
Aireborough Children’s Centre, Guiseley Infant School, LS20 9DA
For further information please contact Suzanne.tobin@healthforall.org.uk or 07956 077800
Thursdays at 10 – 11.15 am Term Time
NEED TO REGISTER contact jtd@ilkleyallsaints.org.uk
Enquiries welcome by email.
All Saints Church, Ilkley
Exclusively for little ones aged 0 – 3 years and costs just £8.95 for one toddler and one adult.
Includes:
Weekday mornings from 9am – 12pm (term times)
Ramshead Approach, Seacroft, Leeds LS14 1NH
Music and singing classes, a great way for children to socialise and develop in a creative and stimulating environment.
Singing songs on a regular basis helps to widen children’s vocabulary and listening skills which are an essential part of learning to read & write.
The classes are very friendly and informal. The emphasis is on having fun!
Chevin Community Centre, Craven Street, Otley
Thursday 10:00 am
Our Parents, Tots and Seniors playgroup meets every Thursday 2-3 pm at the Chippendale Centre on Crossgate, Otley. The cost is £2 per family which includes unlimited refreshments.
Many of our older people do not have grandchildren/great-grandchildren living nearby and dearly love to spend time with young families all families welcome.
“Toddlers@theBridge” (previously known by some as the Blue door playgroup) is open on Thursdays and Fridays in term time.
There’s no need for pre-booking; all adults with under-fives, including babies, are welcome – further details available from toddlers@otleybridgechurch.org.uk
9.30-11.15 Term Time
Suggested donation of £2.00 per family
Bridge Street Church, Otley – Enter via the Blue door on Cattlemarket Street.
Very fun group with plenty of toys to choose from. Tea, coffee, biscuits, snack & juice included with songs to finish.
Children’s art workshops running weekly in term time. Wednesdays at United reformed church hall West park at 5.15-6.15 and Thursdays at Kids About Tarn Yeadon at 5.30-6.30.
£10 per session £15 saving if full term booked in advance.
Please contact Poppy 07854760429
Addingham Methodist Hall
9.30-11.30
£2 per family
There will be a one-way system in place, adults are to wear face masks and no drinks or snacks are provided (so bring your own), the windows will need to be open so you might want your big coat. I need to know numbers as I’m afraid I am having to limit them so please message if you’d like to come!
We are restricted to numbers so please message if you’re wanting to come along.
Rainbow tots playgroup runs:
Monday 9.30 -11.30 am at Addingham Methodist Church.
£2 entry
SING and SIGN Baby Signing Classes in and around Ilkley and Skipton.
Award Winning Programme. Relaxed and Great Fun!
BABES 0-5 months, STAGE ONE for 6-14 months.
More information is available on our website or find us on Facebook.
WHAT DOES YOUR BABY WANT TO TELL YOU?!
Grange Park, Burley-in-Wharfedale
Outdoor Adventures: Mondays & Thursdays 10am
Library story & rhyme times: Tuesdays 9.30am
Expect the usual Story Bees formula of quality stories paired with a range of creative activity ideas!
Call Maddie on 07920013954 to book.
Story & Rhyme Times at Leeds Libraries Monday 15th November- Friday 17th December 2021
Monday, 10:30-11:30 – Dewsbury Road, Headingley, Pudsey
Monday, 13:30-14:30 – Oakwood
Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 – Beeston, Halton, Hunslet, Moor Allerton, Morley,
Tuesday, 13:30-14:30 – Bramley
Wednesday,10:30-11:30 – Ardsley and Tingley, Calverley, Chapeltown, Garforth, Guiseley, Rothwell, Otley,
Wednesday, 13:30-14:30 – Horsforth, Kippax, Wetherby
Thursday, 10:30-11:30 – Armley, Central, Chapel Allerton, Middleton, Seacroft, Yeadon
Thursday, 13:30-14:30 – Holt Park
Friday, 10:30-11:30 – Compton Road, Crossgates
Friday, 13:30-14:30 – Farsley
Free event for under 5s and their grown-ups, just turn up.
Ready Steady Readers: Ready Steady Readers challenge is available in any library in Leeds for children under 5. There are six gold stars to collect inside a friendly and accessible reading booklet, along with lots of helpful tips about enjoying books and reading as a family. Stars are collected by coming to the library, whether you stay to explore books, attend a Story & Rhyme or just pop in to borrow a book. Once they have all six stars they will receive a certificate celebrating their achievement. Families are welcome to complete the challenge multiple times.
Thursdays, 10.30am Rhyme Time
Thursdays, 3.45am Storytime and Crafts*
Telephone: 01943 876539
Menston Library
Mums, Dads, Grannies, Grandads, and childminders.
Come along to storytime at Rawdon Community Library Thursday at 11am – 11.30 am.
FREE
Story time for the under 5’s!
Story & Rhyme Time-Thursday, 10:30-11:30 Join us for a fun session of sharing stories and rhymes in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Yeadon Library.
Thursdays, 10am to 10.45am Storytime and Craft*
Ilkley Library
Telephone: 01943 436225
10.00-11.30 Term time.
£2 annual membership fee and £2 per session payable in advance each half term.
Guiseley Methodist Church.
MUST BOOK sara.kirk@gmail.com
A friendly group to make new friends and have fun together! With lots of toys, craft activities, snacks and songs. Come and play!
Twinkleboost Explorers provides an opportunity to enjoy special time outdoors with your baby or toddler to support their communication skills at the same time as supporting your own wellbeing in a natural setting. We have lots of fun with games, songs, sensory and nature play.
We’re running outdoor Twinkleboost Explorer sessions in Ilkley starting on June 10th for families with children aged 0 to 5 years old on Thursday mornings for 6 weeks.
Visit our Facebook Page at Twinkleboost Craven, Aire Valley and Ilkley or call 07484 741097 for further information.
A gentle nurturing space for Mums and Dads, from the last trimester of pregnancy to crawling and pulling themselves up.
Thursdays @ Labour Rooms, Otley 10 am-12 pm.
All are welcome to come for a free visit so you can come and see if the group is what you’re looking for.
Find us on Facebook.
