Parent & Toddlers Group

Our group runs on a Monday morning from 9:00am to 11:00am in a large hall with lots of space for free play for wee ones from babies to pre-school.

How much does it cost?

Under 12 mths are free,

12 mths plus are £1.50 for first child, additional children from the same family are half price.

What happens?

Between 9:00am to 11:00am it is free play time, including a break for snack time at 10:00am.

Everyone sits down together for snack time: choice of toast, fruit, biscuits, cereal bars, milk, water, juice, tea, coffee.

At 11:00am we put everything away and say goodbye til next time.

What does my child get to do?

Your little one gets to explore and grow, with lots of different toys, noises and choices in a large space, find their feet (literally), learn how to share and begin to make friends. Your little one can also make a mess with sand and paint. They can play with lots of different things: a kitchen, slide, sand, paint, drawing, play dough, puzzles, books, small cars, trucks, prams, ride on toys, baby mat, baby toys.

What do parents and carers get?

You get to come to a great space, have an opportunity to make friends, feel relaxed, share problems, have a lovely cuppa and a fine piece, and watch your babies grow.

Breastfeeding is welcome: Accessible toilet with baby changing table and toilet training aids: Easy car parking and buggy access.

Children must be supervised by the accompanying adult at all times.

The group is run by our Parish Outreach Worker (Val) with the support of two experienced volunteers. If you are feeling nervous or anxious about joining a group for the first time, please email our Parish Outreach Worker (Val) at vtaylor@churchofscotland.org.uk or phone 01224 899183.