Harpenden Children's Centre - News & events for children under 5 and their parents and carers.
Upcoming Events
Please register for our courses and free information sessions by emailing the Children's Centre or calling us on 01582 714 210.
Courses that we run regularly include First Aid for Babies and Children; the 'About Boys Course' (Mums only) and the 'Parenting Puzzle'.
Our information sessions include 'Childcare Choices' and Understanding & Managing your under 5s', a course especially for Dads.
Newsletters - Harpenden Children's Centre
- Newsletter, Christmas 2011
- Newsletter, Autumn 2011
- Newsletter, Summer 2011
- Newsletter, Spring 2011
- Newsletter, Winter 2011
- Newsletter, Autumn 2010
- Newsletter, May & June 2010
- Toy Library Insert
- Newsletter, Spring 2010
- Newsletter, New Year 2010
- Newsletter, Winter 2009
- Newsletter, Autumn 2009
- Newsletter, Summer 2009
- Newsletter, April & May 2009
- Newsletter, March 2009
Community Consultation
Please click here for the summary report from our recent consultation
Weekly Events
| Day | Session | Venue | Information | Time | |
| Monday | Opportunity Class | Magpie Room | Supporting young children with significant delay or learning difficulties. Referrals only. | 1pm - 3pm | |
| Tuesday | Monkey Club | Magpie Room | Supported Mother & Toddler Group. By application only. | 9:30am - 11:30am | |
| Postnatal Drop-in Programme | Chaffinch Room | A series of information and advice sessions with a different topic each week, usually led by a Health Visitor or Doctor. | see timetable | ||
| Wednesday | Toy Library | Magpie Room | An opportunity for your child to try out new toys. Registration fee & hire costs apply. | 9:30am - 11am | |
| Opportunity Class | Magpie Room | Supporting young children with significant delay or learning difficulties. Referrals only. | 1pm - 3pm | ||
| Thursday | Monkey Club | Magpie Room | Supported Mother & Toddler Group. By application only. | 9:30am - 11:30am | |
| Opportunity Class | Magpie Room | Supporting young children with significant delay or learning difficulties. Referrals only. | 1pm - 3pm | ||
| Outreach Surgery | Southdown Centre | By appointment | TBA | ||
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| Friday | Drop-in for Parents and Babies | Chaffinch Room | Meet other parents over a coffee and chat to a Health Visitor if you have any queries. | 10am - 12 | |
| Parenting Support Sessions | Southdown Centre | One to one and small group sessions. By appointment | 10am-12pm |
Local Weekly Sessions in Harpenden - click for pdf
To whom it may concern
I attended two of the stay and play sessions over the summer at Batford nursery and thought they were brilliant.
I have two children, aged 4 and 2, and the sessions were really good value, a great opportunity for the children to play in the summer holidays in a safe environment and the facilities were fantastic. My children loved all the craft activities, playing with the water and sand and just running around with their friends.
Thanks to everyone who organised the sessions. I would definitely attend the sessions again!
Yours faithfully
Becky Moore

