Baby & Toddler classes in Castleford & Pontefract and the surrounding area are a fantastic place for bringing up children. There is plenty going on for pre-school age children with daily drop in play groups, baby groups, toddler groups including free mum and baby groups as well as bookable baby classes & toddler classes. From baby massage to music classes, dancing, sensory, newborn and toddler groups and much more.
“Play, Explore and More” is a self-led drop in playgroup for like-minded adults and their under 4âs to come together, have fun and relax whilst visiting Aspire @ The Park
These open access sessions, provide a space to interact with your little ones through activities such as; Sensory den, Soft play equipment, Books, Ride on bikes, Massage tools, Building, Rhyme handsâŠand so much more!
Our sessions are for under 4’s only (pre school and below) and adults should ensure they supervise their children whilst using the facility
Come along every Thursday (Term time)
Thursday 10:30 – 12:15pm
Booking is now essential and bookings will be open 6 days prior to a session (From 6.30am on Fridays) and can be made in the facility or over the phone 01977 722188
These sessions are free. If you cannot attend please do cancel your place, so someone else can attend
Aspire@ Park, Park Road, Pontefract, WF8 4RA
Mondays 10.15am to 12.00noon Featherstone Sports Centre, indoor play [Starts 15th May] Tuesdays 9.30am to 11.00am, Ferrybridge Park [Starts 2nd May] Wednesday 2.00pm to 3.15pm, Haw Hill Park [Starts 3rd May]
At ARTventurers, we LOVE getting children involved in art at an early age â which is why our classes are specially designed for the little artists aged 6 months plus. Art has SO many benefits â from squishing and squidging in paint to explore colours and textures, learning about the world around us, developing fine and gross motor skills, making friends and building confidence.
The aim of all of the ARTventurers sessions is to nurture and develop a childâs creativity by providing them with the opportunities, guidance, inspiration and materials to explore, experiment and express themselves through a range of colourful art and creative activities. PLUS all of our activities and sessions for preschool age children are carefully planned to support the Early Learning goals and in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
All children are individual and the free flow element of our ARTventurers classes recognises this â all of the children can explore and create at their own pace and in their own time. A jam packed session of colourful, creative (and often messy) fun!!
Iâd love for you and your little one to join us!
Danielle xx
Keepsake sessions for tiny babies (4 weeks to 6 months) and one-off classes, including holiday and weekend sessions also available (6 months to 10 years).
Bloom Wakefield provides multi-sensory baby development classes for babies from 6 weeks to 15 months old.
We are passionate about Babies and Mothers well-being; we aim to provide friendly, fun classes to promote both bonding and babies development.
đCaterpillar Club 0-6 months
A musical sensory baby development class for younger babies featuring a calming baby massage at the end of class to ensure a long nap for your baby.
đBusy Bees 6 months-15 months
A fun musical baby development class focusing on both gross and fine motor skills, language and communication and body awareness. A fun bright class aimed at strengthening the bond and making both mum and baby smile.
We have small, welcoming classes and a new theme every week.
Local Classes
Mondays Busy Bees 10:00am
Mondays Caterpillar Club 11:15am
Mondays Caterpillar Club 12:30pm
Bell Lane Community Centre, Ackworth, WF7 7JH
Tuesdays Busy Bees 10:00am
Tuesdays Caterpillar Club 11:15am
Sandal Methodist Church, Sandal, WF1 5NU
Wednesdays Busy Bees 10:00am
Wednesdays Caterpillar Club 11:15am
The Brig, 1 Saint Mary’s Road, Normanton, WF6 2JH
Thursdays Busy Bees 10:00am
Thursdays Caterpillar Club 11:15am
Thursdays Caterpillar Club 12:30pm
Xplore Soft Play, Xscape, Castleford, WF10 4TA
Fridays Busy Bees 10:00am
Fridays Caterpillar Club 11:15am
Ferrybridge Progressive Club, Knottingley, WF11 8JX
Fridays Busy Bees 10:00am
Fridays Caterpillar Club 11:15am
St Mary’s Church, Church Lane, Garforth, LS25 1NR
Join Ilbert the Dragon at Pontefract Castle for a morning of fairy tales, fun and hands-on play.
There are also activities, crafts and games to enjoy.
Activities link to the following of your 50 Things to do Before Youâre 5:
#6 Rhyme Time, #7 Making Music, #10 Sharing Books, #23 See It Live! and #39 Talking Signs
Local classes
First Wednesday of the month in term time from 1:30pm – 2:30pm, ages 2 – 5 years
ÂŁ2.50 per child
Pontefract Castle, The Lodge Castle Chain, Pontefract WF8 1QH
Music Bus provides fun, interactive 40 minute sessions which bring nursery rhymes to life through cute, engaging puppets, props and colourful storyboards. Sessions also include dedicated percussion time, sensory play and themed weeks throughout each term.
We also recognise the value that Music Bus sessions can bring to parents, grandparents and carers, in providing a friendly, social and supportive environment â with the opportunity to socialise and make new friends, whilst spending quality time doing structured and rewarding activities with their child.
Local ClassesÂ
Upon booking, parents will be given exclusive access to the Music Bus at Home Facebook page, where pre-recorded versions of each session will be available to watch in the comfort of your own home. This is very useful, if you are ever unable to make a class, or you just want to keep your little one entertained. Music bus at Home also provides a place for parents to stay connected and chat. Craft ideas will also be shared ahead of themed or half term specials and there are resources to download, such as, Music Bus colouring sheets. You will also find important information regarding your Music Bus sessions here
The Award winning My Baby Can Dance Âź gives young children the chance to enjoy dancing, singing and movement to music whilst learning and developing confidence, imagination, strength, balance and co-ordinationâŠ.and so much more.
Early years education is combined with dance, movement, great music and activities to create a family fun, structured and educational environment. The quality of content and value for money means you can enjoy a high standard of preschool activity whilst being an affordable option.
âMy little girl absolutely loves My Baby Can Dance. We have been going for a couple of months now. Sam is fantastic and really makes the babies feel so special. We look forward to it every week!â
Classes taking place in Sharlston, Xplore, Crofton & Ackworth
Price Freeze:Â The MBCD team care greatly about each and every family that joins them, understanding the rise in cost of living and the recent pandemic, they are freezing prices for the foreseeable future and havenât increased the cost of their classes since September 2017.
Class Flexibility: The MBCD team understand that some parents and carers work shifts, or that from time to time something can come up that prevents families attending class. While classes cannot be rolled over and deducted from next term, they offer super flexibility by enabling classes to be reclaimed by attending any other class in the same week, or alternatively the class can be gifted to a friend or family member. Shift workers are accommodated by having classes on 4 days of the week for toddlers and 3 days per week for babies. Parents can switch between classes according to the shift pattern week by week.Â
Join Charlie Bear every Tuesday during term time for a lively session of storytelling, crafts and rhymes!
We’ll be inspired by a different museum object each week.
Activities link to the following of your 50 Things to do Before Youâre 5:
#4 Make your Mark, #6 Rhyme Time, #10 Sharing Books and #40 Happy History
Local classes
Tuesdays, 10:00am – 11:00am (term time only) – ages 2-5 years
Carlton Street, WF10 1BB
Take your baby from splash to swim from 0-3. Our bespoke programmes with weekly themes for optimum enjoyment and to promote learning will enchant your baby and embark them on their positive swimming journey. Our 31-degree heated pools and state of the art centres await you!
Contact number: 0300 303 3580
