What's on offer

Antenatal and Postnatal Care - Drop-in Clinic - Mondays 2 - 3.30, & Wededays 9.30 - 11.30 @ Selections Children’s Centre - No appointment necessary. 

Baby and Toddler groups - the centre holds details of the many groups that provide play opportunities for babies and young children in our local area. www.hertsdirect.org/toddlergroups/hertford

Baby Sensory - Organised by centre staff at Bengeo Cricket Club, Tuesdays 0 - 6 mths 1 - 1.45pm & 6 - 12 mths 2 - 2.45pm £1.

Baby Massage - For families living in our children's centre area; by invitation or referral by your health visitor; please telephone for further details of these 5 week courses. 581258

Childminding Group - For childminders working across the Selection's CC and Churchfields CC areas of Hertford and surrounding villages. Wednesday childminding group 9.00 - 11.00 @ Selections; Regular network support and training.

Community Nursing teams - working in and around the children's centre - Health Visitors, School Nurses, Community Nursery Nurses . To to book new parent groups or breastfeeding antenatal workshops telephone Hertford County Hospital - 01707 369148.

Creative Stay and Play - For children aged 2+ who no longer access toy library. £2 voluntary contribution.

Day Nurseries - The centre holds information about all local provision, funding and activities. www.hertsdirect.org/daynurseries/hertford

Family Resource Facility - The childrens centre can provide you with access to books, leaflets and information about parenting, early education, child development.   Internet Access available to book..

Fun Ones - 1st Thurs each month drop-in 10 - 11 stay and play session at the Children’s Centre. Community Nursery Nurses available to provide support and information specific to this age group, topics include imunisations, sleeping, feeding, playing, dental care. Free gift when registering..

Job Centreplus - Weekly Top Ten Jobs on display in the entrance lobby for an appointment contact Job Centreplus on 01992 906933  

Lunch Bunch Group - Wednesdays 11 - 1 pm - bring a healthy snack lunch

New Parent Group (0 - 6 months) - Children’s Centre - Wed 2pm - 3pm To book Tel 01707 369148

Parent / Child Café - available during stay and play sessions  

Pre-school playgroups - help with finding the right group, filling in applications, funding for two and three year olds. www.hertsdirect.org/playgroups

Schools / Nursery Application - Centre staff can help with Internet Access and on-line applications

Sing, sign and play - Tuesday 10am - 11am £3 per child and 50p per additional child..

Special or Additional Needs - Links with Special Needs Health Visitor and Parents in Partnership, we could help you find the support you require. Sensory Room available for individuals and small groups.

Story and Rhyme time - Fridays 2 - 2.30pm for <5's who enjoy listening to stories different topic each week.

Terrific Twos - 2nd Thurs each month drop-in 10 - 12 stay and play session at the Children’s Centre. Community Nursery Nurses will be available to provide support and information specific to this age group, topics could include language development, potty training, fussy eating, behaviour.

Toy Library / Stay and Play - open every Monday 9.30 - 11.30 .