At ARTventurers, we LOVE getting children involved in art at an early age – which is why our classes are specially designed for the little artists aged 6 months plus. Art has SO many benefits – 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 child’s 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 – 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!!

 

I’d 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).


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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.

 

🐛Caterpillar 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.

🐝Busy 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


07837 957351
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Gym Joeys Fun Gymnastics for active 18 month to 4 year olds.

 

Gym Joeys is the longest established gymnastics program for children in Wakefield. Wakefield Junior Gymnastics Club have been at the forefront of this great activity for children which helps them with balance agility and hand to eye co-ordination on the apparatus and to music.

 

These fun activities are run Monday to Friday mornings and Sunday mornings in our fully fitted out gymnastics centre at Thornes College Sports Complex Thornes Park. Safe and secure car parking for over 200 cars. Then take advantage of the great facilities in Thornes Park after your session has finished

 

 

Spaces available contact the club

Wakefield College (Thornes Park Campus), Thornes Park, Wakefield, WF2 8QZ


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Our tiny baby classes are aimed at 3 months – 9 months. These sessions give mums one-on-one time with their babies in a warm cosy environment with time to chat and share stories.  We appreciate every little one is different so it doesn’t matter if they need changing, feeding or cuddling – everyone is made welcome.  We can also adapt our payment schedule to suit those looming return to work days so you can continue to enjoy the fun up until the very last minute.

 

** Recommended by Wakefield Mumbler – read out review here **

 

Local classes

Mondays 9:30am – Ossett Cricket & Athletic Club, WF5 8JT

Tuesday 11:45am – Parkside Methodist Church, 493 Leeds Rd, Outwood, Wakefield WF1 2PN

Wednesdays 11:45am –  Ossett Cricket & Athletic Club, WF5 8JT

Wednesdays 9:30am – St Peters Church Centre, Stanley, WF3 4HW

 

 


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9 months – 2 years is the age range we see our little ones develop from sitting to crawling to walking, babbling away in their own language.

 

In these sessions we aim to build the confidence of each individual, develop motor skills and coordination and hopefully build on their love of music and dancing – we use a variety of different resources, instruments and visual aids to keep their attention (and give the grown ups a bit of a work out too).

 

** Recommended by Wakefield Mumbler – read our review here **

 

Local classes

Mondays 11:00am – Wrenthorpe Methodist Church, Wrenthorpe, WF2 0JS

Mondays 10:15am – Ossett Cricket & Athletic Club, WF5 8JT

Tuesdays 9:30am – Parkside Methodist Church, Outwood, WF1 2PN

Wednesdays 10:15am – Ossett Cricket & Athletic Club, WF5 8JT

Wednesdays 11:30pm – St Peters Church Centre, Stanley, WF3 4HW

Thursdays 10:15am – Ossett Cricket & Athletic Club, WF5 8JT

Friday 10:15am – Lofthouse Methodist Church, Lofthouse, Wakefield WF3 3NE

 


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As our little ones approach the age of exploring pre-school or even full time school, we help encourage their independence in physical activities, concentration at story time and many basic music skills exploring tempo, dynamics, pitch etc.

 

We hope to help little ones find and develop a love of music, singing and enthusiasm to learn which can be taken on to the next stage of their lives.

 

Classes aged 18 months plus

 

** Recommended by Wakefield Mumbler – read our review here **

 

Local classes

Mondays 9:30am- Wrenthorpe Methodist Church, Wrenthorpe, WF2 0JS (2.6yrs +)

Mondays 10:15am – Wrenthorpe Methodist Church, Wrenthorpe, WF2 0JS (18 months – 2.5yrs)

Monday 9:30am – Ossett Cricket & Athletic Club, WF5 8JT

Tuesdays 10:15am – Parkside Methodist Church, Outwood, WF1 2PN (18 months – 2.5yrs)

Tuesdays 11:00am – Parkside Methodist Church, Outwood, WF1 2PN (2.6yrs +)

Wednesdays 9:30am – Ossett Cricket & Athletic Club, WF5 8JT (2.6+)

Wednesday 9.30am – Birstall Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Birstall, WF17 9EJ (2.6yrs +)

Wednesdays 10:45am – St Peters Church Centre, Stanley, WF3 4HW (2yrs +)

Thursdays 9:30am – Ossett Cricket & Athletic Club, WF5 8JT (2.6yrs +)

Fridays 9:30am – Lofthouse Methodist Church, Lofthouse, WF3 3NE (2.6yrs +)

 


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Moo Music is an exciting, interactive music and sensory session for babies up to 4 years. Baby Moo is a class suitable for newborns up to walkers and Mini Moo is targeted at toddlers until they turn 4 years of age. Come along and meet Maggie Moo and the Croo! We Sing! We Moove! We Play! We Learn! We Have Fun! Each week sees a new theme including a day in the garden, a day at the beach and weather week!

 

Moo Music classes will help your child gain confidence and develop memory, language and coordination skills in an exciting, enjoyable and multi-sensory way; which is great fun for children and parents/carers too. While Baby Moo is a calmer class, Mini Moo is a faster paced music and sensory session involving lots of singing, games, movement, signing and sensory play. There are lots of opportunities for creative role play and a variety of props and musical instruments!

 

Local classes

All classes held at Lakeside Methodist Church, Newmillerdam, WF2 6QQ

 

⭐Mondays
9.30-10.15 Mini Moo
10.45-11.30 Mini Moo
12-12.45 Baby Moo
⭐Tuesdays
9.30-10.15 Mini Moo
10.45-11.30 Mini Moo
12-12.45 Baby Moo
⭐Wednesdays
9.30-10.15 Mini Moo
10.45-11.30 Mini Moo

07813 007450
beckywakefield@moo-music.co.uk
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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 – with the opportunity to socialise and make new friends, whilst spending quality time doing structured and rewarding activities with their child.

 

Local Classes 

 

 

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

 


katie.miles@musicbus.com
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Puddle Ducks 
 The Perfect IntroDUCKtion to Swimming

 

Puddle Ducks Wakefield runs classes in pools across Wakefield, Barnsley, Sheffield, Bradford & South Leeds, and we have just celebrated our 15th year in business!

Our Baby & Pre-School programme (0-4 years) provides a wonderful bonding experience and our progressive lesson plans instil a water confidence and love of swimming. Our highly trained and qualified teachers are experts at identifying children’s levels of ability and adapting activities to the individual, nurturing confidence and encouraging natural ability, all whilst having lots of fun.

 

Our Baby & Pre-school programme is offered through six levels:

Floaties (0-9 months),
Splashers (6-15 months),
Kickers (15 months to 2.5 years),
Little Dippers (2-5 years) and
Dippers and Dabblers (2-5 years ability related classes)

 

For older children, whether they have come from a pre-school class or never been in the water before, Swim Academy (4-10 years) will take your child from ‘getting their faces wet’ to being an independent swimmer and who knows, maybe a future Olympic champion.

 

Teaching independent swimming from birth. That’s the Puddle Ducks difference.

 

Classes run on every day of the week in local pools, find your nearest pool here

 


01924 826238
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We are passionate about music and the amazing developmental benefits it has on young children!!

 

Rhythm Time is an award-winning provider of multi-sensory, fun and educational music classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

 

Our classes include a variety of multi-sensory musical activities designed to enhance the development of your little one delivered in a friendly and relaxed setting.  Lots of fun for everyone!!

 

“Rhythm Time has been absolutely amazing for me and my daughter.  We have been going to class since she was 12 weeks old and is now 17 months!  I have met wonderful friends and it allow my daughter to come out of her shell (she is a little shy!!) in a kind and nurturing environment.  I cannot recommend it enough and hope to be coming to class for months to come yet!!!”

Local classes

 

Monday

9.40am- The Church of the Nazarene, Albion Street, Morley, Leeds LS27 9BX – Toddlers (13 months +)

10.20am- The Church of the Nazarene, Albion Street, Morley, Leeds LS27 9BX – Toddlers (13 months +)

 

Tuesday

9.40am- The Old School Room, Tong Lane, Tong, Bradford, BD4 0RP- Toddlers (13 months +)

10.25am- The Old School Room, Tong Lane, Tong, Bradford, BD4 0RP- Baby (0-13 months)

 

Thursday

9.30am- Tingley Methodist Church, Westerton Road, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1BD- Pre- School (3-5 years)

10.10am- Tingley Methodist Church, Westerton Road, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1BD- Toddlers (13 months+)

 

Friday

9.30am- Spen Victoria Cricket Club, Spen Lane, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4PJ- Toddlers (13 months +)

10.15am- Spen Victoria Cricket Club, Spen Lane, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4PJ- Pre- School (3-5 years)

 


07725 574900
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Toddler Sense is the perfect next step from your Baby Sensory journey as it provides carefully planned multi-sensory classes for toddlers aged 13 months – 5 years.

 

Each session combines adventure play and structured activities. Adventure play allows the children to burn off some energy on the wide range of soft play equipment, balance beams, bouncy castles, ball pools and encourages them to be creative, imaginative and independent. Each week is setup differently meaning there is always lots to explore and discover!

 

The structured activities are centred around lots of research and includes dancing, music, role plays, crafts, games, puppet shows and much more! These activities are designed to develop their cognitive, social and emotional skills although they’ll be having far too much fun to notice!

 

Every week will introduce a new theme and the children will engage in a world full of sensory fun and adventure. They could be going on safari, blasting into space, battling dragons, swimming in a blue lagoon or joining the teddy bears on their picnic.

 

Each class is carefully planned in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage to support physical development, communication, social and emotional skills that will form the foundation for all future learning.

 

If you think this sounds like the perfect environment for fun and learning, then Toddler Sense is the class for you!

 

“Me and my little boy absolutely love love love this class! Its amazing! He asks every day if its time for Tod Sense yet! Can’t recommend it enough.”

 

Local classes

Mondays at Lofthouse Methodist Church, Lofthouse, Wakefield WF3 3NE

  • 9:30-10:30 (13 months – 2 years)
  • 11-12:00 (2-5 years)
  • 1:00 – 2:00 (mixed age)

 

Thursdays at Lofthouse Methodist Church, Lofthouse, Wakefield WF3 3NE

  • 9:30-10:30 (13 months – 2 years)
  • 11-12:00 (2-5 years)
  • 1:00 – 2:00 (mixed age)

 

Fridays at Horbury Methodist Church, High St, Horbury, Wakefield WF4 5LE

  • 9:30-10:30 (13months – 2 years)
  • 11:00-12:00 (2-5years)
  • 1:00-2:00 (mixed age)

More days/times to come! Birthday Parties also available!

 


07944 130904
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Water confidence builds life confidence.

Our leading swim programme has been developed to build water confidence and skills throughout your little one’s first five years. We work closely with Swim England, the national governing body for swimming, and we’ve woven their learn to swim framework through our programme. You’ll love nothing more than seeing their progression as your little one moves from fun floating, kicking and splashing to swimming independently.

And not only will your little one develop key aquatic skills, but we’ll also give them the knowledge to keep themselves safe. By the end of their journey, your child will be able to independently swim to the side and climb out to safety, wherever they are.

You can be safe in the knowledge that you’re learning from the best. Our teachers are the only ones who can hold Swim England’s Level 3 qualification, the highest that can be achieved. And they’re the most passionate around, there to guide you at every stroke of your little one’s journey. Because the more confident they are in the water, the more confident they’ll be out of it too.

So what are you waiting for? When they’re ready, we’re ready.

If you have any questions, want to know more or to get your little one signed up, just get in touch.


01943 862802
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A Star Dance & Fitness

Dance classes for ages 2 years upwards in the following styles: Ballet, tap, modern, theatrecraft, street dance, cheerleading, acro, contemporary, lyrical, jazz, commercial and musical theatre.

 

ASTAR Studios, Ossett, WF5 9ND

07977 386881

Baby Beats, Wakefield – West

The unique mum and Baby Class. We merge Baby Massage, Baby Yoga, Sensory Play, Adult Yoga, Pilates and Fitness together to create an all-round great class for you AND baby!
We like to keep classes small and intimate so we book in 1/2 term blocks.
Booking is essential via our website
We have NON-mover and Movers classes!

Local classes

Nuffield Health Wakefield, Calder Island Way, WF2 7AW

Mondays 11:45 with Baby Beats ( 6 week check to 5 months), classes include a FREE mother and baby swim each week. *New Class 2022

Mondays 1:00pm with Baby Beats plus (5 months to fast crawling), classes include a FREE mother and baby swim each week.

 

ASTAR Dance Ossett, WF5 9ND

Fridays 12:15pm with Baby Beats (6 week check to fast crawling)

Website: www.wakefield-west.babybeats.co.uk

Baby & Me

Baby Signing

Baby signing is an interactive music and language development class.  They use a range of techniques including songs, rhymes, stories, puppets and much more to teach you and your baby/toddler the main signs.

It is a 6/7 week course and over 150 signs are covered.  These signs are all important signs to your baby’s language development, including : milk, drink, food, mummy, daddy, nappy, pets and many more.

The class is suitable from 6 months up to 3 years.  Babies will being to sign around 7/8 months and by the end of your first block most babies will begin to use some of the signs taught.

Monday’s – 12:30pm & 1:45pm @ Shake Rattle and Roll, Pontefract, WF8 2LN

Limited Spaces available – booking essential

Baby Massage & Yoga

A safe, relaxing and welcoming environment for mum & baby.  This includes massage, yoga, mummy and baby relaxation, sensory play, songs & rhymes.

Included in the course is an interactive baby goody bag including sensory items & shakers which will be used in the classes. Free membership to online video’s and support for 3 months as well as a free bottle of massage oil.

Suitable from 6 weeks to crawling.

Wednesday’s – 10:00am & 11:30am @ East Hardwick Village Hall, WF8 3DU

Other courses available as one off’s, please email or phone for more information.

Phone: 07773 878737

Email: info@babyandmewakefield.co.uk

Baby Sensory Pontefract

If you’re looking for something different to do with your baby, why not try the multi-award winning Baby Sensory at Pontefract. Every week we have a different theme with lots of lovely activities!
Singing, lights, puppets, bubbles, balloons, shakers, parachutes etc.
Local Classes
Mondays at Brotherton Parish Hall, 9 Old Great North Road, Knottingley, WF11 9DJ
9:30am- 10:30am –  6 – 13 months
11:00am – 12:00pm –  birth – 7 months
12:30pm – 1:30pm – birth – 13 months

 

Tuesdays at Lee Brigg Working Mens Club, 1 St. Marys Street, Normanton, WF6 2JH
10:00am – 11:00am –  6 – 13 months
11:30am – 12:30pm – birth – 7 months
1:00pm – 2:00pm – birth – 13 months

 

Wednesdays at Grange Club Community Centre, Carlton Road, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ
9:55am – 10:55am –  6 – 13 months
11:20am – 12:20pm – birth – 7 months
12:45pm – 1:45pm – birth – 13 months

 

Contact
Karen 07908 764879

Babyballet Pontefract & Castleford

Babyballet Pontefract and Castleford specialising in preschool music to movement / ballet classes for boys and girls from 6 months to 6 year

 

Local Classes

Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays

Vibe Dance Academy, Willowbridge Lane, Castleford WF10 5NL

 

Contact

Miss Yvonne, 01924 860254

Ballerina School, Ossett

Attending a class at our Ballerina School,  you are guaranteed a magical time! Twirl like a Princess, fly like a Fairy, march like a Soldier and much, much more….through our unique programmes, together you’ll enjoy the health, physical and social benefits of the basic fundamentals of ballet and dance in a nurturing, safe, positive environment.

 

Local Classes

Monday 1:30pm-2:15pm

Monday 3:55pm-4:40pm

Friday 10:15am-11am

Saturday 10:40am-11:25am

West Yorkshire Theatre Dance Centre, Station Road, Ossett, WF5 0JE

 

Contact

For more information call 01924 266 374

Becky Adlington Swim Stars

Teaches children to swim with an emphasis on fun.  They want children to enjoy swimming, and encourage the development of water skills through a reward that teaches important values and behaviours.  They also follow the ASA learn to Swim Framework.

Classes are held at:

Bannatyne Health Club, Paragon Business Village, Paragon Avenue, Snow Hill, Wakefield, WF1 2UF

Total Fitness, SilkWood Park, Fryers Way, Wakefield, Ossett, WF5 9TJ

Monday to Sunday, see website for details

www.beckyadlingtonsswimstars.com

 

Best Strokes Swimming Lessons

We follow the Swim England National Learn to Swim Programme. Parent & child classes (3 months -3 years) complete stages 1-4 of the Discovery Duckling Awards  Pre School Children (3 – 4 years) complete stages 1-4 of the Duckling Awards Children (4 years+) complete stages 1-7 of the Learn to Swim Programme. There are also 18 complimentary stickers to collect!

 

Local classes

Children’s Lessons

Monday 4:00pm – 8:00pm

Tuesday 4:00pm – 7:30pm

Wednesday 3:45pm – 7:45pm

Thursday 3:45pm – 8:15pm

Friday 3:45pm – 7:45pm

Saturday 8:30am – 2:30pm

 

Parent & Child

Monday 10:00am – 1:00pm

Thursday 10:00am – 12:30pm

Eastthorpe Hall, 23 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AE

 

Contact

office@bsleisure.co.uk

Bloom Wakefield West

Bloom Wakefield West provides multi-sensory baby development classes for babies 6 weeks to 15 months old in Horbury, Ossett & East Ardsley.

We are passionate about Babies and Mothers well-being; we aim to provide friendly, fun classes to promote both bonding and babies development.

 

Phone: 07872 337790

Dance Xplosion Diddy Dance

DanceXplosion Diddy Dance is a dance and movement class for children from age 14 months to 5 years.

Each session consists of action songs and dances, with the use of props such as tapping sticks, poms, scarves and ribbons. All activities link to the Early Years Foundation Stage, aiding children’s all round development especially physical, communication and language and social and emotional, laying the foundations for future learning.

Local classes

Mondays 9:45am – 10:30am

Well & Good Fitness Studio and Juice Bar, Park Lane, Allerton Bywater, WF10 2AT

Mondays 11:00am – 12:00pm

SnoZone, Xscape, Castleford, WF10 4TA

Contact

Lindsey 07702 279670

Dream Time Baby Massage – Horbury

Dream Time Baby Massage with Fiona; develop your baby’s senses through loving touch, song, gentle movement and social time (4w+)

Little Wigglers (6m+) an active, busy class for older babies involving baby gymnastics, rough and tumble, singing, baby sign, and story time.

Classes available at:

The Cluntergate Centre, Cluntergate, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5DA

Wednesdays 10:15am – 12:00pm Baby Massage

Wednesdays 12:45pm – 2:15pm Little Wigglers (6 months +)

Thursdays 10:15am – 12:00pm Baby Massage

Thursdays 12:45pm – 2:15pm Baby Massage

 

All Saints Parish Hall, Church St, Woodlesford, Leeds LS26 8RE

Mondays 10:15am – 12:00pm Baby Massage

Mondays 12:45pm – 2:15pm Baby Massage

Fridays 10:15am – 12:00pm Baby Massage

 

 

Email: fiona.dreamtime@gmail.com

 

Dream Time – Ossett

Baby massage class with singing around the circle and baby yoga

 

Local classes

All held at Ossett Cricket Club, WF5 8JT

Baby massage classes:

Monday 10:00am

Wednesday 1:00pm

Thursday 10:00am

Little Wigglers Classes:

Wednesday 10:00am

Thursday 1:00pm

 

Contact

Julia, dreamtimebabymassageossett@gmail.com

FAB (Family and Babies)

This is a drop in session for breastfeeding support and anti natal support

Flexi Totz Pre School Gymnastics

A fun and friendly early years movement program based on the fundamentals of gymnastics based in Pontefract from 18 months – 7 years old

 

Local classes

All days apart from Wednesday and Friday (different age groups on different days)

 

Contact

Jessica, 07860 668103

Glow Baby Wakefield

I offer, Baby Massage & Sensory Play, Baby Reflexology, Baby Spa and Calmer Stories classes, in Wakefield. I am a self-care enthusiast and try to create a community for mums.

 

For more information please call Jenny on 07923685014

Gravity Trampoline Park

Parent and Toddler sessions

You and your toddlers have the full use of the park without older kids so they have more space and can play as they learn, building confidence at their own pace. There are other toddlers around too so it’s good to mix.

Toddlers must be over 18 months but under 5 years and accompanied by an adult. One adult can accompany up to two toddlers

Local classes

Term time: Every weekday at 10:00am
Holiday time: Every day at 9:00am (not Sunday)

Xscape, Castleford WF10 4TA. Tel: 01977 529920

Kaiju Martial Arts

Kaiju Martial Arts is one of the Fastest Growing martial Arts Schools in Yorkshire, our full time Martial Arts Centre is in the heart of Wakefield, with a fully matted area, Parents seating area and much more.

 

Local classes

All classes are held at Unit 4, Russell Street, Wakefield, WF1 5QS

Mini monsters (3 – 6 years) on Mondays – Saturdays

Juniors (7 – 12 years) on Mondays – Saturdays

Contact

01924 781157

Kirkhamgate Toddlers

Baby & Toddler playgroup

Meet Mondays term time 9:00am – 11:15am

Kirkhamgate Village Hall, WF2 0RS

Contact

Lorraine 07774052890

LiquiDance, Ossett

LiquiDance School of Performing Arts delivers classes to dancers from 18 months old.

We offer sessions in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street Dance, Freestyle, Musical Theatre and Contemporary Dance.

In all our classes we aim to develop confidence and dance skills in a fun and welcoming environment.

Local classes

Mondays

3:50pm – 4:30pm Ballet 3 – 5 years

4:30pm – 5:30pm Musical Theatre 4+ years

Wednesdays

4:30pm – 5:00pm Tiny Tappers 3+ years

5:00pm – 5:45pm Prep Ballet 4+ years

Thursdays

4:30 – 5:00pm Tiny Acro 4 – 6 years

5:00 – 5:30pm Tiny Jam (freestyle) 4 – 6 years

Fridays

10:00am – 10:30am Early years 18 months – 3 years

4:30 – 5:00pm Tiny Acro 4 – 6 years

5:00 – 5:30pm Tiny Jam (freestyle) 4 – 6 years

Saturdays

9:30 – 10:15am Ballet & Tap 3+ years

10:15am – 10:45am Tiny Acro 3+ years

10:45am – 11:15am Tiny Jam 3+ years

Classes for ages 18 months + are held Monday, Wednesday to Saturday

All classes held at Factor House, Church Street, Ossett, WF5 9DR

Contact

07944 130 916

Mini Maestros – Pontefract & Castleford

Entertaining 0-5 year olds within a relaxed creative environment building confidence and basic music skills with the use of simple percussion instruments, visual aids, action songs, nursery rhymes, games and much more!

 

Local Classes

Mondays at Pontefract and District Girl Guide HQ, Carlton Park Road, Pontefract, WF8 3PR

Thursdays at Ferrybridge Community Centre, The Square, Ferrybridge, Knottingley WF11 4PQ

Fridays at Pontefract and District Girl Guide HQ, Carlton Park Road, Pontefract, WF8 3PR

Contact

Helen, 07940 250251

NSA Gymnastics

Normanton sports Acro is a gymnastic club offering training for children from the age of 18 months up to adults.

Classes available:

Aerial Hoop – Mondays 7:00pm – 8:00pm ages 5yrs up

Trampoline -Tuesdays 7:00pm – 8:00pm ages 5yrs up

Floor & Vault – Wednesdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm ages 4yrs up

Tumbling – Thursdays 4:00pm – 5:00pm ages 4yrs up

152 Castleford Road, Normanton, WF6 2EP – Near the ‘Cadburys shop’

Contact Holly: 07773704735

email: normantonsportsacro@googlemail.com

 

Pisces Swimming School

Pisces offer a high standard of swimming tuition in a safe environment for children of all abilities from 4 years of age and currently teach over 3 venues – Monday to Sunday.

Ackworth School, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7LT

Silcoates School, Silcoates Lane, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0PD

The Grammar School at Leeds, Alwoodley Gates, Leeds, LS17 8GS

All children’s lessons are taught in small classes by experienced, friendly water-based swimming teachers.

See Website for details

website: www.piscesswimschool.co.uk

Stay and Play Session at the Stride Theatre

Stay and play session at the Stride Theatre – The Ridings 1st Floor

Age 1-4 years old

ÂŁ4 a session (including a cup of tea / coffee)

Parachute, music, story & sensory play.

Mondays – 9:30am til 10:15am at The Ridings, 1st Floor.

Email: niamh@stridetheatre.co.uk

Stay & Play Family Groups

Homestart Wakefield & District groups are free to attend.

Children can play, you can meet other parents & get a healthy snack and a cuppa!

Term time only

Sun Lane, Swimming

At Sun Lane Leisure, we have several classes and sessions for babies and early years throughout the week.

Local classes 

Monday 9:00am – 11:00am Adult & Toddler swim

Tuesday 9:30am – 11:00am Adult & Toddler swim

Wednesday 9:00am – 11:00am Adult & Toddler swim

Thursday 9:30am – 11:00am Adult & Toddler swim

Friday 9:00am – 11:00am Adult & Toddler swim

Saturday 12:00pm – 1:30pm Adult & Toddler swim

Sunday 8:30am – 10:00am Adult & Toddler swim

Swimming classes are divided into two groups; Discovery Ducklings (6 months – 3 years) and Infant Starter (3 – 5 years)

All these are subject to availability. Parents required to be in the water with the children.

Contact

For more information call 01924 306001

Swim Castleford

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

The Mummy Circle

Sessions last an hour and are in Flanshaw at The Little Hub, and you will learn techniques to soothe and calm your baby, as well as remedial strokes to help with common baby ailments, such as trapped wind, constipation and teething.

 

Local Classes

Availability on Mondays & Fridays

 

Contact

Corinna, 07976 035219

The Old Quarry Adventure Playground (The Addy)

The Old Quarry Adventure Playground is a free open access play facility for children from Knottingley and the surrounding areas.

 

Local classes

Mondays – Adventure Play, 5-12 years 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Tuesdays – Wild Tots Under 5s 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Tuesdays – Adventure Play, 5-12 years 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Wednesdays – Wild Tots Under 5s 10:00am – 11:30am

Wednesdays – Adventure Play, 5-12 years 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Thursdays – RunRiot (Additional needs) 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Fridays – Wild Tots Under 5s 10:00am – 11:30am

Fridays – Adventure Play, 5-12 years 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Opening Times Vary During School Holidays

 

Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley, WF11 0PJ

 

Contact

Tel No: 01977 670953

Web: www.the adds.org

The Play Village, Mapplewell

The Play Village is a unique and exciting children’s play area and cafĂ©, which offers a variety of exciting activities for children 0-8 years. Relax and enjoy our home-cooked, bistro style menu while the kids have a great time!

Great value birthday parties!

 

Address: Unit 5, Blacker Rd, Mapplewell, Barnsley S75 6BP

Call 01226 383 336

Tots Coaching

Tots Coaching’s  is designed to give young people a sound grounding in physical literacy.  This is done through a range of activities that improves their basic movement and fundamental sport skills in a fun, challenging and enjoyable manner.

The 30 minute parent participated session includes passing, catching, try scoring, cone kicking, and games in a fun positive learning environment.

Classes range from 12 months through to 11 years old.  See website for details for exact timings and classes available.

Local classes:

Mondays at St. Wilfred’s Catholic High School, WF7 6BD – various classes from 5:00pm – 7:oopm

Mondays at Lightwaves Leisure Centre, WF1 3LJ – various classes from 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Tuesdays at Rycroft Leisure Centre, WF4 2BB –  various classes from 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Wednesdays at St Thomas Ă  Becket Catholic Secondary School, WF2 6AD – various classes from 5:30pm – 6:00pm

Thursdays at Kettlethorpe High School various classes from 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Saturdays at St Thomas Ă  Becket Catholic Secondary School, WF2 6AD –  various classes from 9:00am – 11:50am

Saturdays at The Glasshoughton Centre, WF10 4PF various classes from 9:00am – 11:45am

 

Contact

Call Anthony or Mick  07517 119230

email: totscoaching@gmail.com

website: www.tots-coaching.class4kids.co.uk

Tumble Tots

Tumble Tots combines fun, excitement and challenge in a safe, caring environment.

The programme is designed to develop a child’s agility, balance, coordination and strength, as well as fostering positive personality traits such as confidence and self-esteem.

 

Local classes

Monday: Pontefract Squash & Leisure Club, WF8 4PQ
Tuesday: Oulton Institute, Oulton, LS26 8SX
Wednesday: Wrenthorpe Methodist HAll, WF2 0PQ
Thursday: Crofton Community Centre, WF4 1LD

 

Contact

07968 041911

Utopia Active – Toddler Classes

They run classes on Monday/Wednesday/Friday/Saturday morning, they are 45min fun developmental classes based around music, obstacles & basic gymnastics moves with the aim to build your little ones mobility, strength & confidence.

 

There is either Parent & Child sessions or Child & Coach only, depending on if your little one wants to attend on their own.

Utopia Active, Calder Vale Road, Wakefield, WF1 5PE

To Book Email: Info@Utopiaactive.co.uk

St George’s Community Centre

Baby Massage

Mondays, 9:30am – 10:30am – Booking is essential

St George’s Community Centre, Broadway, Lupset, WF2 8AA

Stay & Play

Children up to preschool, come along and meet other parents

Tuesdays from 1:30pm- 2:45pm – Drop in

West Yorkshire Methodist Church, Thornes Road, Wakefield WF2 8QR

 

Contact Anne-Marie for more info 07956266144

 

 

Wilderness Adventures – Sapling Forest School Playgroup

Join us for our Forest School Child and Carer sessions for 0-5 yr olds, led by Nicola – our preschool teacher and trained Forest School Practitioner (and Mum of two!).
Local classes
Monday and Friday at 10am – midday (term time only)
Private woodland on Park Lane, Kippax. LS25 7AP
Contact
admin@wildernessadventuresltd.com

WMDC Gymnastics 4years

Pre-British Amateur Gymnastics Award

 

Local classes

Pre-school gymnastics (3-4YO)
Monday 4pm – 4.45pm
Wednesday 4pm – 4.45pm

Pre-BAGA gymnastis (4-5YO)

Monday 4.15pm – 5pm 5pm – 5.45om
Tuesday 4pm – 4.45pm 4.15pm – 5pm 5pm – 5.45pm
Wednesday 4.15pm – 5pm 5pm – 5.45pm
Friday 4pm – 4.45pm

 

Contact

For further information regarding how to enrol your child onto a gymnastics course please contact Thornes Park Stadium on 01924 302385

Xplore Yorkshire Parent and Toddler Sessions

​Every weekday during term time Xplore runs sessions for parents & toddlers. They include seasonal art and craft activities, games, toys, messy play, dressing-up and of course soft play. There’s free juice and biscuits for the children and a whole lotta fun!

 

Classes are held by local providers during term time by Mini Maestros, Bunny Hops, My Baby Can Dance and Bloom

 

Local classes 

Everyday during term time 10:00am – 2:00pm

Xplore, Xscape, Colorado Way, Castleford, WF10 4TA

 

Contact

Call Us: (01977) 553355

 

Zenmuma

Yoga & massage for mum & baby

Come along to stretch, bond, relax and connect with local mums.

Mondays 10:00am -11:00am (6 week course)

The Vibe Dance & Fitness Studio, Ossett, WF5 9JH

To book email: Jodie@Zenmuma.co.uk

Zumbini with Clare

Does your little one love to dance? Do you want to spend some quality time singing and bonding with your baby? Then join us at ZUMBINI! For 45 minutes of can’t-stop-won’t-stop Latino musical fun! Created by Zumba and Babyfirst our program is designed for children aged 0-4years with simple, sing along songs to help aid their development and inspire their imagination and learning! Booking is essential

 

Local classes

Mondays at 10am Junglecatz, Morley

Tuesdays at 10am East Hardwick Village Hall, Pontefract

Thursdays at 10am Chesney’s Business Centre, Featherstone

Fridays at 10am Eggborough Village Hall

Fridays at 1pm Ferrybridge Community Centre

Saturdays at 9:30am Crigglestone Village Institute

 

Contact

Clare Rodgers (clarerogers10@gmail.com)

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