Leavesden Children's Centre

Leavesden Children's Centre is situated in the grounds of Leavesden Green JMI School, in Leavesden, Watford. We serve the communities of Garston and Leavesden, including the political wards of Stanborough and Woodside. The centre gives all babies and children the best possible start in life. THE CENTRE OPENED IN AUTUMN 2007
We have a brand new entrance on the High Rd, Leavesden (see map below).We can be contacted weekdays mornings on: 01923 484360

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What is a Children's Centre?
Children's Centres provide information and services for families with young children. Services are developed to react to local needs rather than a '1 size fits all' approach.
By visiting your local children’s centre, you will receive support and help in finding childcare, family support, health services and even employment advice. Each children’s centre offers services for approximately 800 children under five and these have to include:

Good quality early years day nursery provision available during hours to suit working parents
(Tots Daycare Nursery is on site & Ofsted registered)
Support for all children with special needs and disabilities
Parent support including toy libraries, parent and toddler groups and parenting programmes
A base for a childminding network group/ meetings
Local support, advice and information for parents
Links with Jobcentre Plus & local training providers to provide access to employment/ benefit information, training and career opportunities
Child and family health services, including antenatal services and a post-natal group.

To ensure the quality of services, all children’s centres have to be designated by the Department for Children, Schools & Families (DfCSF) and have to provide the above services to achieve this. Some centres will offer extra services that suit local needs such as:

Family learning - fun sessions to try new skills with your child.
A Toy Library where you can borrow toys and equipment for your child
Baby Groups, run by health visitors, where you can weigh your baby, have a confidential chat or just meet other parents
Ante-natal support and special sessions such as pilates.
Baby massage sessions