There are six children’s centres in Warrington which offer a variety of play based learning activities for young children (0-5, and up to 10) and their families.

We offer a variety of play and development opportunities, childcare, health advice and guidance, family support and parenting advice. With a particular focus on the most disadvantaged families, children’s centres aim to work with families to reduce inequalities in child development and school readiness.

Services are regularly reviewed and developed in each area to meet the needs of local families.

Children’s centre services may include:

• crèches to support adult education and respite for family support
• adult education courses to gain qualifications and skills
• antenatal and post-natal care, including midwifery sessions (parent craft, rolling programme), health visitor advice, baby massage
• advice from a range of professionals such as Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB), health visitors, family support workers, parent partnership
• safe-buy scheme – safety equipment for the home at excellent prices
• volunteering opportunities
• stay and play sessions for parents/carers and their children

The core purpose of children’s centres is to improve outcomes for young children and their families and reduce inequalities between families in greatest need and their peers in:

Centres

Details of each children’s centre and their opening times.

Opening times are subject to change, so you may wish to contact your nearest centre before attending.

Children's centre strategy

Our children's centre strategy sets out our plans over the next three years for how we will work with partner organisations, children and families within our early help services.

Early years strategy

Our early years strategy is the overarching strategy that encompasses Warrington’s statutory duties under the Children and Families Act 2014 and the Childcare Act 2006. It champions the vision for improving outcomes for our youngest children.