Local Childrens Centres
What is a Children's Centre?
Children's Centres offer a number of services to parents-to-be and children under five and their families/carers. The aim is for parents and local communities to get directly involved in running their local centres.
Are Children's Centres open to anyone?
YES! Some people think that only those who live in a certain area have access to Children's Centres but this isn't the case. Children's Centres can be used by anyone if they are pregnant or care for a child under five. The facilities can also be used by childminders, playgroups etc.
What services do Children's Centres offer?
Education and Childcare
Family Fun - baby and toddler groups, story time, music and song
Family Support and Outreach work - Advice and information for parents
Child and Family Health Services - This can include Speech & Language Therapy, Smoking Cessation, Breastfeeding and Health and Safety
Links to Jobcentres and Training Providers
Is it free?
Yes - most services are free of charge
Where is my local Children's Centre?
Below are full contact details for all Children's Centres in the Lancaster and Morecambe area.
Lune Park Children's Centre
Ryelands Park, Owen Rd, Lancaster, LA1 2LN
Tel: 01524 382818
Lune Park Children's Centre offers a variety of activities and services including antenatal relaxation, breastfeeding support, baby and toddler groups and even parenting classes! There is a popular cafe serving a range of healthy, reasonably priced meals. Lune Park Children's Centre is also the location of Nipper's Day Nursery which caters for babies-pre-school.
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Poulton Children's Centre
Clark St, Morecambe, LA4 5HR
Tel: 01524 833644
Poulton Children's Centre is a friendly one stop shop where services such as early education, childcare, health and family support come together to ensure the best start in life. Come and visit our fantastic sensory room or come along to one of the many exciting Stay and Plays.
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Heysham Youth, Community & Children’s Centre
Emmaus Road, Middleton Way, Heysham, LA3 2LL
Tel: 01524 833644
Heysham Children’s Centre is located behind the bowling green on Middleton Way in the newly extended and totally refurbished Youth and Community building. Everything that we offer is free to families and we look forward to seeing you soon.
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Firbank Children’s Centre
Firbank Road, Lancaster, LA1 3HL
Tel: 01524 845319
Situated next door to Ridge Primary School in Lancaster, Firbank Children’s Centre offers a wide range of exciting courses and activities for families, parent/carers and young children. Everything is free and all visitors are made to feel very welcome.
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Appletree Children's Centre
Milking Stile Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5QB
Tel: 01524 64132
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.
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Carnforth Children's Centre
The Carnforth Hub, Kellet Rd, Carnforth, LA5 9LS
Tel: 01524 727900 or 382818
Situated next to Carnforth high school, The Carnforth Hub is a modern, welcoming building offering a range of activities and information for local families. From baby club to adult college courses all groups and refreshments are FREE of charge.
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Balmoral Children's Centre
Balmoral Road, Morecambe, LA3 1HH
Tel: 01524 413524
Situated on Balmoral Road, adjacent to Sandylands School Foundation unit, Balmoral Children's Centre offers groups, activities help & support for families & parent/carers with children under 5 years of age. We work with professionals and agencies to provide many services, including regular Friday morning child health Clinic and midwife drop-in.
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Westgate Children’s Centre
Langridge Way, Westgate, Morecambe, LA4 4XF
Tel: 01524 409569
Coming Soon.... There are a number of Children's Centres due to open in 2010. We will bring you information as soon as it becomes available.
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