Parent & Toddler Playgroups

Abbey Tots is a fun, social, interactive group that warmly welcomes pre-school age children and anyone who cares for them. We provide toys and craft activities throughout the session before ending our time together with music, singing and a short, interactive story which the children (and any willing adults) will be invited to participate in.

Tea and coffee is available for all and a... Read more

Ashley toddlers is open to all Mums, Dads and carers with their pre-school children. Craft activities, ride-on-toys, puzzles, books, baby toys etc, ending with singing time. Thursdays 10:00 - 11:30.

These fun, half hour sessions of songs and rhymes are perfect for helping your child to learn language skills and are an opportunity for you to meet other families too

Baby Rhyme Time is free though donations are welcomed

No booking required

For the comfort and safety of families we may have to limit numbers so entry to a session cannot be guaranteed... Read more

Every Wednesday at 9.30 - 11.00 during term time we run a baby group in the Octagon room. This is accessed through the church or by the office/tower door. The group is aimed at babies from as young as newborns to those who are confident walkers, however, older siblings are more than welcome. There are lots of fun activities for the little ones including multiple activity mats and interactive toys. It is a lovely opportunity to let your babies play in a safe environment while chatting to other parents/carers over a cup of tea and biscuit. Wednesday 9.30am - 11.00am (during term time) with a suggested £2 per family per session. No need to book, just drop in.

Mondays 10:00-11:30 (Term time only).
City Tots welcomes all babies and toddlers along with their grown-ups to come and join us for a time of playing, singing and snack. £1 per child and free tea/coffee for the grown-ups.
We have a designated Baby Room (so those little fingers don't get trodden on), a feeding room offering some privacy and a large open space for the toddlers to... Read more

Toddler group for parents and carers of under 5s, every Wednesday morning in term time only, 9.45-11.15am. Maximum 30 adults. Child led play, refreshments available, and singing for 10 minutes at the end of each session. Cost £2 per session. No booking required.
Parking is not available at the church but there are plenty of nearby multi story car parks.

Come and meet other German speaking families and enjoy some singing, playing and making new friends

Every Friday during term time 9.45-12.00 hours

Harvesters Playgroup Every Friday in term time 10-11.30am at Jersey Farm Community Centre. Run by local mums, the playgroup has lots of toys for pre-schoolers, sensory toys, craft activities, baby play area, ball play, and tea, coffee, biscuits and snacks. Come along and join the fun, just £3 per family.

Active Rhyme Time - Free drop in
St Mary's Church, Marshalswick, AL4 9QA
Weekly 09:30 - 10:15 (not on 25th Mar, 1st Apr)

Active Rhyme Time (Babies and Toddlers)
A 45 minute session of FREE fun, active rhymes and songs for your baby and toddler. A great way to meet other families and develop your child's communication and physical skills. For children with their parent... Read more

Hertfordshire Family Centre Service provide FREE drop in sessions for Children ages 0-5 years.
These include:

♥ Active Rhyme Time (0-5 years)
♥ Baby Group (Pre Walkers)
♥ Physical Fun (18 Months +)

We also provide a range of services for local families, including;

♥ Antenatal classes
♥ Baby Fairs
♥ Self-Weigh... Read more