Appletree Children's Centre

Appletree Children’s Centre is situated on Milking Stile Lane within Appletree Nursery School. We offer a wide range of free activities for families, parents/carers and young children up to the age of 5 including, Stay and Play, Baby Massage, Rap ‘n’ Rhyme and counselling services. We work in partnership with lots of other professionals to provide families with a variety of services all in one place. We offer family support, baby clinic, help to stop smoking and parenting courses.

All of our sessions are free and everyone is made to feel very welcome.

About Us

Come along to Appletree Children’s Centre to make new friends and enjoy playing and learning with your child. Feel free to drop in any time or if you feel a bit nervous about coming by yourself then give us a call and we’ll make sure there’s someone here to meet you at the centre and stay with you during your first visit.

Our nursery school offers free pre-school education for all 3 and 4 year olds for up to 12 ½  hours a week as well as a free lunch club. We pride ourselves on providing learning that is vivid, relevant, enjoyable and challenging. It takes account of, and responds to, the children’s interests, developmental needs and allows them to make progress on an individual basis. We offer all weather clothing our outdoor classroom allows us to play all year round. Our indoor classroom is equipped with the highest quality resources and is setup to encourage our children to be creative, explore and investigate. Please give us a ring or pop in if you would like to know more about our nursery.

The brand new Sensory Room at Appletree Children's Centre

Regular sessions at Appletree Children’s Centre

All events are free to attend, so come on down:

Stay and Play
For parents/carers and children aged 0-5 years. A fun play session for you and your child. No need to book, just  turn up at,  Longlands’ Child Development Centre, every Monday from 13:15 to 14:45 and Appletree Children’s Centre every Wednesday from 09:15 to 11:15.

Blossoms Baby Clinic
Come along and have your baby weighed, play and have a chat with other parents. No need to book just turn up at Appletree Children’s Centre, every Monday from 14:00 to 15:00.

Toy Library
Take home a bag of carefully selected age appropriate toys for your little one and keep them for 2 weeks! The Toy Library is now FREE. Come and have a look on a Monday 2pm-4pm or Wednesday 11am-12noon.

Yoga
We now have Yoga sessions for both Babies (10.30am Mondays) and Toddlers (9.30am Mondays). Come along. No need to book.

Messy Play
Be prepared to get very messy! Wear old clothes and join in the fun. No need to book. Tuesdays 9.15am-11.15am

Munchkin’s Childminder Drop In
For childminder’s and children to come and enjoy two hours of fun activities, supporting the EYFS curriculum. No need to book, just turn up, every second Tuesday from 10:00 till 12:00 at Appletree Children’s Centre.

Aawaz Drop In
A friendly support network which gives women confidence, encourages independence and cohesion in the community, no need to book, just turn up at, Appletree Children’s Centre every Tuesday from 13:00 to 15:00.

Marsh Mum’s Chill and Chat
A session for parents/carer’s and their children living on the Marsh. Come along to chat, have fun and make new friends. No need to book, just turn up at Appletree Children’s Centre, every Wednesday, from 13:00 till 15:00.

Counsellor drop in
Need to talk? Book an appointment for a private and confidential chat with Niki. For further information, contact Appletree Children’s Centre.

Baby Massage
Come and learn to massage your baby, meet other parents and have a chat. No need to book, just turn up at Hala Hall, every Wednesday from 13:15 to 14:00 and Appletree Children’s Centre, every Thursday from 10:00 till 11:15.-Also coming soon, Baby and Toddler yoga.

Little Treasures
Natural play for babies aged 6 months to 18 months. Just turn up. Thursdays 11am-12.15pm.

Mini Movers
A fun music session for children ages 18 months to 5 years and their parents/carer’s. No need to book, just turn up Appletree Children’s Centre, every Thursday from 13:00 to 14:00.

Rap N Rhyme Time
A fun music and singing session for children aged 2 to 5 years and their parents/carer’s. Come along and sing, dance, make music, play and have lots of fun!!! No need to book, just turn up at Appletree Children’s Centre, every Friday from 10:00 to 11:15.

Active Dads
Are you a dad or a male carer? If so this is the group for you. The group is to give Dad’s/male carer’s help and support with their children and participate in fun activities. The group will be a new and exiting project and any ideas or suggestions would be welcome! We meet on the first Sat of the month between 10am-12noon. Contact Lee at Appletree on 01524 64132 for more info.

 
Coming soon...

Glue and Glitter
Sing and Sign

 All of the above groups are free

Appletree Children's Centre
Milking Stile Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5QB
Tel: 01524 64132