Drop-ins and Play Schools
Portman Centre Community Drop-in Groups
The Portman Early Childhood Centre
(Also listed under Integrated Nursery Centre and Parental and Family Support)
12-18 Salisbury St
London NW8 8DE
Contact
Jo White Head of Centre
Peter Watt Deputy Head (Family Support)
Telephone 0207-641-5435/6
What they offer
Community drop-in for you and your children under 5.
Day/time
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays - 09.30-12.00 and 13.00-15.30.
Room to Play
The Tenants Hall
Lilestone Street, London NW8 8TQ
Contact Flossie Swales
Telephone 0207-723-8308
What they offer
Drop-in group for local families - toys and activities are available for children while you have the opportunity to meet with other parents/carers.
Day/time
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 09.30-12.00.
Baby Massage
Lisson Grove Health Centre
Gateforth St, London NW8 8EG
Contact Health Visitors
Telephone 0207-724-2391
What they offer
A five week course which provides an opportunity for you to massage your baby and hear about the benefits of massage.
Day/time
Wednesday 10.00-11.00
The Marylebone Bangladeshi Society Parents and Toddlers Group
1st Floor, Portman Early Childhood Centre
12-18 Salisbury St, London NW8 8DE
Contact Neherun Uddin
Telephone 0207-724-7427 (Marylebone Bangladeshi Society)
What they offer
A drop in session for all local families with children under 4. It gives you the opportunity to meet with other local parents and your child is able to play and socialise with other children.
Day/time
Monday and Wednesday 13.00-15.00.
Our Lady of Lourdes Drop-in group
54 Lodge Rd
London NW8 8LA
Contact Sister Brigid Collins
Telephone 0207-286-6357
Email Stjohnswood@rcdow.org.uk
What they offer
A drop-in session for those of you with children under 3. Provides a safe and secure environment for children to develop their learning along with their social and emotional skills. It provides you with the opportunity to meet other parents/carers. Music, singing and dance takes place every Thursday and a garden is available for use during warm weather.
Day/Time: 09.15-11.30
Childminders Drop-in
Portman Early Childhood Centre
12-18 Salisbury St, NW8 8DE
Contact Ruth Murray
Telephone 0207-479-8781
What they offer:
There are activities for children. An opportunity to meet other childminders in a supportive environment. The group also gives parents who are thinking of using a childminder to care for their child, or interested in becoming a childminder, to come and talk to the childminders about the work they do.
Day/time
Wednesday 09.30-12.00 (term time)
Church Street Children’s Centre
21 Boldero Place (off Gateforth St)
London NW8 8EQ
Contact Moira Finn
Telephone 0207-724-2410
Fax 0207-724-2410
What they offer
Community playgroup offering up to 20 places (depending on age) for local children up to 4 years of age. Crèche places are available for parents who attend Sure Start adult education sessions. Offers your child the opportunity to learn and play in small groups in a safe environment. There is a waiting list. Please contact Centre for an application form and information about places and cost.
Day/time
Monday - Friday 09.30-12.00 and 13.00-15.30.
Fisherton Pre-School
Community Centre, Selina House
Fisherton Estate, NW8 8PL
Contact Sue Whaley
Diane Greenwood
Telephone 0207-723-2207
What they offer
Sessional care for children giving them the opportunity to play and learn alongside other children. A variety of toys and activities are available.
Day/Time: Monday- Friday 09.30-12.00
Independent Mothers Pre-School
The Portakabin, Broadley St Gardens
Broadley St, London NW8 8BN
Contact Donna Pagnello
Telephone 0207-723-4852
What they offer
Gives children aged 2 to 5 years the opportunity to learn through play. Encourages you to get involved in your child's pre-school learning. There is an outside play area and you can attend either the morning or afternoon sessions.
Day/time
Monday - Friday 09.30-12.00 and 12.45-15.15
Term time only.
Other Drop-ins
See information under NEWPIN for one o'clock club and Gym Jives
