Playgroups and classes
Wakefield and the surrounding areas are a fantastic place for bringing up children and there is plenty going on children.
Below is a list of local playgroups and classes throughout the week. Please contact the organisers directly if you would like to find out further information or to confirm class times or costs.
If you know of any other classes or groups which are not already listed, then please contact us here. Basic listings are free. ’Featured’ listings are £10 per month. For our full advertising rates then please click here.
@West Yorkshire Theatre Dance Centre WYTDC
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 4-4.45pm
Friday mornings 10.15-11am
Saturday’s 8.45-9.30am and 10-10.45am.
please enquire if you are interested in a Monday morning 10.20-11.05am class.
Attending a class at our Ballerina School, whether Mummy & Me or Nursery Dance, 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.
Ballerina School provides a studio where every child can build their confidence, musicality, balance and co-ordination. This is achieved through creative and artistic development, drawing from the children’s imaginations and honed into basic Dance and Classical Ballet technique.
We invite parents in to watch the first class so that you can see what we do and help settle your child if needs be! It’s a great way for you to meet the teacher and get a feel for us as a dance school!
Call: 01924 266 374
“I can’t praise Jo Jingles enough for the way it has encouraged James to enjoy music since he started his first class at 8 months old. Now, at 4, he is familiar with percussion instruments and rhythm, loves singing and playing, and has performed in 2 concerts (at Wakefield Theatre Royal)! Jo Jingles classes are full of musical knowledge, setting the children on the path to discovering their own musical interests.” Charlotte Michael
Move with Peppa is the official Peppa Pig movement, dance & physical activity programme that helps children be happy and healthy
***Wakefield MUMbler Recommends***
Tuesdays and Fridays
Baby Can Dance the award winning ultimate pre school activity. The class is a dance and movement to music pre school activity for children age 12m – 3 1/2 years. We dance to fantastic music, a great atmosphere and importantly pay attention to detail with our child development key stages offering a FREE award system for continuous monitored development.
This session is amazing, you will enjoy this class as a family. We love the positive learning experience that the children will have each week with music we all love.
For up to date class information click here to visit the website
Sam Owen-Smith
07495 856 993
sam.mbcd@gmail.com
Classes are payable in 5 week blocks in order to reserve your child’s place. Sessions are popular so to maintain your place contact Sam Owen-Smith Managing MBCD Leader and Business Manager.
At Puddle Ducks, 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.
Our lessons are taught in specially selected pools with limited class sizes.
Classes incorporate rhyme (our bespoke songs have been written by professional musicians) and movement based on extensive child development research.
Our programmes and teacher training are continuously developed in the latest techniques, ensuring our teaching standards remain the highest.
Our Swimming Programmes
We run three core swimming programmes. Each is tailor-made to give your child confidence in the water and to teach them the technique to grow and become strong swimmers.
Baby & Pre-school (for babies and children aged 0-4 years)
Swim Academy (for children aged 4-10 years)
Aquanatal (for mums-to-be)
Price info
Classes are booked and paid in cycles of 10 lessons (there may be holidays in between)
£20 off by quoting MUMbler on your first booking for new customers (not valid for aquanatal classes)
Local classes
Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School
Barnsley Road,
Sandal,
Wakefield
WF2 6AS.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
9.30am Kickers (15 months to 2.5 years)
10am Splashers (6 to 15 months)
11am Floaties (birth to 6 months)
11:30am Little Dippers (2 to 5 years)
Newhall Farm Private Pool
70 Wakefield Road,
GrangeMoor,
Wakefield
WF4 4BG.
Monday
10am Little Dippers (2 to 5 years)
10.30am Floaties (birth to 6 months)
11am Kickers (15 months to 2.5 years)
11.30am Splashers (6 to 15 months)
12pm Little Dippers (2 to 5 years)
4pm – 6pm Swim Academy classes (4-10years)
Tuesday
10am Kickers (15 months to 2.5 years)
10.30am Little Dippers (2 to 5 years)
11am Splashers (6 to 15 months)
11.30am Dippers (advanced 2 to 5 years)
Wednesday
10am Little Dippers (2 to 5 years)
10:30am Splashers (6 to 15 months)
11.00am Kickers (15 months to 2.5 years)
11.30am Floaties (birth to 6months)
4pm – 6:30pm Swim Academy classes (4-10years)
Thursday
10am Splashers (6 to 15 months)
10.30am Floaties (birth to 6 months)
11am Splashers (6 to 15 months)
11.30am Kickers (15 months to 2.5 years)
Friday
11.30am Little Dippers (2 to 5 years)
1pm Floaties (birth to 6 months)
2pm Splashers (6 to 15 months)
2.30am Kickers (15 months to 2.5 years)
Saturday
9.30am Little Dippers (2 to 5 years)
10am Little Dippers (2 to 5 years)
10.30am Kickers (15 months to 2.5 years)
11am Kickers (15 months to 2.5 years)
11.30am Splashers (6 to 15 months)
12.30pm Floaties
1pm Splashers
1.30pm Little Dippers
2pm Little Dippers
2.30pm Kickers
3pm Floaties
St Wilfrid’s School
Cutsyke Road,
Featherstone,
Wakefield
WF7 6BD
Sunday
2.30pm little Dippers (2 to 5 years)
3.00pm Little Dippers and Kickers (2 to 5 years) (15 months to 2.5 years)
3.30pm Splashers and Little Dippers (6 to 15 months) (2 to 5 years)
4.00pm Splashers and Kickers (6 to 15 months) (15 months to 2.5 years)
4.30pm Dippers and Little Dippers (advanced 2 to 5 years) (2 to 5 years)
5.00pm Little Dippers (2 to 5 years)
Hi, I’m Lauren and I’ve been running Rhythm Time classes since September 2008. Prior to this, I was a Primary teacher specialising in Early Years.
I’m a mum of three boys and that’s how I discovered Rhythm Time. I saw how much my children enjoyed the well
structured, fun sessions, gaining confidence, listening skills and sense of Rhythm as they went. I also enjoyed them as a parent. As a result, I was inspired to have a career change, working with two things I love- children and music.
These days I have a number of classes throughout Wakefield and South Leeds support by excellent teachers.
I’m not the only one who loves Rhythm Time classes, our families are always telling us how much they enjoy Rhythm Time
‘Rhythm time has been absolutely amazing for both me and my daughter. We have been going since she was 12 weeks and she is now 17months! I have met wonderful friends and it allows my daughter to come out of her shell (she’s a little shy!) in a kind and nurturing environment. Cannot recommend it enough and hope to be doing it for many more months!’ Thanks Lauren and Michelle.
For more information contact Lauren, 07725 574 900 or rhythmtime.lauren@gmail.com
Alternatively, visit my page on the Rhythm Time website
or my Facebook page
***Wakefield Mumbler Recommends***“I looked into lots of classes for pre-schoolers and decided that we’d give The Story Frog a go, as a new class I hadn’t heard of it before but I was pleased that she (mainly I!) would be learning something. I have to confess that although I’m a teacher we don’t do much phonics with 11-18yrs olds so I was a bit clueless! The Story Frog is a great way to build your own confidence in helping your child at home.” Heather, Wakefield Mumbler
Amanda’s Baby Classes teach Baby Massage and Baby Yoga to parents/carers and their babies.
Baby Massage is a wonderful opportunity to communicate with your baby through nurturing touch in a relaxed environment. Baby Yoga provides physical and mental stimulation for your baby through gentle exercise and movement.
Classes run Wednesday’s at Oulton Institute, Leeds and Tuesday’s at Shake, Rattle and Roll, Pontefract.
Baby Massage is at 10am followed by Baby Yoga at 11am at both venues.
all: 07709 007 048.
@St Wilfred’s Catholic High School
Tuesday-Friday 6:15pm-8:15pm
Saturday 12:30-4pm
Sunday 9-11:30am
@Ossett Academy
Monday4:30-7:30pm
Tuesday 4-7pm
Sunday 4-6pm
Aquastar swimming school is a local family run business, we are an ASA swim school member.
We provide a calm and relaxed environment where your child can learn to swim or improve their technique. All our swimming instructors are qualified to ASA level 2 standard with over 100 years combined teaching experience.
You can feel secure in the knowledge that they are in safe hands and learning from the experts
Contact Scott 07990538516
Fun & creative dance classes for boys & girls aged 18 months – 4 years
We dance, sing & make new friends!
Pay per session option, £4.50 per session or discount for paying in a 6 week block, £4 per session
Tuesdays
Parent and Toddler 9:30-10am (approx 15mths – 3 yrs)
Pre School/Nursery Class 10:05-10:45am (3-4yrs)
@ Crigglestone Village Institute
Call: 07581 483 286
***Wakefield MUMbler Recommends***
Welcome to Cloud9 – your local voluntary run community Playgroup in Ossett. Cloud9 aims to provide a fun, safe, stimulating and homely environment for all the family. It is run by a group of Early Years Practioners who have qualifications ranging from level 3 to level 6 in childcare. Whether you need an hour out of the house with the little ones, or looking for a local mums & tots group or even somewhere to celebrate a special birthday, Cloud9 can help!
We love meeting new families so come and pop in for a cuppa and even some home made baked goodies.
open Tuesday -Friday 9am-3pm £3 per child (£2 for additional siblings) Discounts for childminders
Weekends private bookings and parties only
Shop and drop is 90mins for £4.50 we can do it any day and time as long as we have preferably 1 weeks notice.
Call: 07548 498 377 or 07549 278 225
Learn fun, energetic and funky street dance routines ready to perform at local events and selected Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Fixtures.
Every Tuesday Evening @Belle Vue Stadium
Children from age 3.
Call: Jodie 07702 279 670
Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:30 and 13:00 – 14:30
@The Cluntergate Centre
Dream Time Baby Massage is all about supporting mums with babies in a safe, secure, welcoming, non-judgemental and inclusive environment.
Call: Faith 07900 678794
Tuesday 10am
Tuesday 1pm
Wednesday 1pm
Thursday 10am
Thursday 1pm
@ Customs House, at the bottom of the Springs. (diagonally across from The Wakey Tavern, The Polish Supermarket is on the corner of the building).
Babies need to be 4 weeks old to start and then the classes can continue until you or your baby grows out of it!
Dream Time combines, singing, yoga, massage, soft gymnastics and fun and is the perfect combination of baby time and parent time (often the parent is a mummy but daddies are more than welcome) which leaves everyone feeling relaxed, bonded with baby and open to talk about anything and everything.
Booking essential.
Call: Sarah 01924 276250 or 07760667689
Both Sessions @ A1 Football Factory Knottingly, WF11 0BU
Tuesday 1:30pm
Flutterbabies Baby/Toddler Signing
Each week covers a different topic such as basic needs, bedtime, animals, family, weather etc. It’s suitable for babies from around 5 months up to 22 months.
Thursday 11:45am
Flutterbabies Baby Massage
Classes are suitable for babies from newborn up to crawling. Babies are free to cry, sleep, feed, watch or join in, each class is baby led!
Call: Samantha 07768 538527
Our sporting activities and games are specifically designed to engage children and allow them to explore and experiment with movement and sporting skills.
Our classes focus on:
✔ Safe, fun and engaging activities
✔ Building confidence through game activities
✔ Encourages social interaction
✔ Body management skills agility, balance, coordination etc
✔ Locomotion skills: run, jump, skip, hop etc
✔ Object control skills: catch, throw etc
Classes
Mondays 9:30-10:30
South Ossett Baptist Church, WF5 0HA
Tuesdays 9:30-10:30
Dimplewell Lodge Hotel, WF5 8JX
Fridays 9:30-10:30
Trinity Centre, WF5 9DW
Email:info@funtasticuk.org
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
TERM TIMES EVERY: Mon & Wed 10:00 | Tue & Fri 13:00 | Sat 09:00
HOLIDAY TIMES EVERY: Sat 09:00
P&T THEMED SPECIALS: last Friday of every month 10:00 & 13:00 – TERM & HOLIDAYS
Gym Joeys 18mnths-4years
Gym Joeys is exciting, accessible and inclusive promoting an active and healthy lifestyle whilst developing fundamental motor skills in movement and coordination.
The sessions are delivered by fully qualified gym coaches, Thornes Park Athletics Stadium.
Booking is essential 01924 302385.
£4.50 per session [Block payments for 10 sessions]
Jelly Babies is a warm and friendly toddler group
Thursday (term time only)
9.30-11.30am at the NewSpring Centre, Ossett
Children aged 0-5 can play and have fun with our range of educational toys, games, seasonal crafts and much more. Mums and carers can enjoy a homemade treat with their tea and coffee whilst children can enjoy a healthy snack and drink of juice.The cost is £2 per adult including up to 2 children. Additional children are an extra cost of 25p per child.
Call: Kate 01924 728 551
@Factor House, Church Street Ossett
Tuesday Mini Movers
Our Mini Movers session introduces a variety of dance styles including Ballet, Modern and Freestyle, to create a fun, energetic and imaginative movement class for any young dancer. 2-2:30pm, 3-4yrs, £2.50 per session
Friday Early Years
Capture your child’s imagination whilst developing their social skills and movement through song and dance! 10-11am (including time for refreshments and play) 18mths-3years, £4 per session.
Call: 07944 130 916
Monday-Thursday
“I wanted to give all children the chance to experience music as it has been proven on numerous occasions that music helps children’s co-ordination, their social, emotional and mental development, and enables creativity. Each individual session or workshop is carefully crafted to offer a high quality but fun experience for all ages, background and capabilities using visual aids, puppets, simple percussion instruments and much more.”
Monday @Wrenthorpe Methodist Church, WF2
9.30am 2+yrs
10.30am 9mths – 2yrs
11.30am 9mths – 2yrs
Monday @Horbury Community Centre, WF4
9.30am 9mths – 2yrs
10.30am 2+yrs
Tuesday @ Parkside Methodist Church, WF1
9.30am 9mths – 2yrs
10.30am 2+ yrs
Tuesday @The Samaritan Room, St John’s Church, WF1
9.40am 9 mths – 2yrs
10.30am 2+ yrs
Wednesday @West Yorkshire Theatre Dance Centre, WF5
9.30am 14mths+
10.30am 9-18mths (approx)
11.30am 3 – 9 mths
Wednesday @Cloud 9, Ossett, WF5
1.15pm 2+yrs
Wednesday @St Peters Church Centre, Stanley WF3
9.30am 3 – 9 mths
10.30am 3 – 9 mths
12.45pm 2yrs+
1.45pm 9mths – 2yrs
Thursday @Ossett Community Centre, WF5
9.30am 14mths+
10.30am 9 – 18mths (approx)
11.30am 3 – 9 mths
Call: Jo 07976 154890
Tuesdays 9:30-11:15am Term Time Only
@New Life Christian Centre
The stay and play group operates term time only for babies and children between the ages of 0-5 years. The cost is £1.50 for babies and children over 6 months and an additional 50p for each extra sibling. We have fun and games, messy play, circle time with music and dance. Why not come and meet the friendly staff and have a fun filled morning.
Call: Lisa/Rachel 01924 375060
Open 7 days a week:- Monday to Friday 9.30am to 6.30pm,
Saturday & Sunday 9.30am to 5.30pm
Mondays Toddler Group and Monday Movers
Tuesdays Toddler Group and Play & Eat
Wednesdays Baby Rave and Workout Wednesdays
Thursdays Breakfast with Peppa Pig, Pirate fun with Polly & Bones and Play & Eat
Fridays Teddy Bears Pinic, Fairytale Friday and Character Meet & Greets
Mon-Fri
Massage your baby in a relaxed, friendly setting. Learn to help babies to relax, how to relieve wind, constipation and massage also helps babies to sleep better.
Classes are of 5 or 6 parents and from my home in Ossett, Wakefield.
It is also a lovely way to meet other parents in a relaxed atmosphere too.
Please contact me to see when the next group is starting. Baby Massage is from 3 weeks onwards.
Other classes available include Baby Yoga, Baby Reflexology, and Sing and Sign.
Call: Anne-Marie 01924 278461 or 07956266144
Multisensory activities linked to the EYFS goals.
Rhythmics offers a fantastic mix of music, movement, stories, songs, props and craft.
£4 per class
Rhythmics music, movement and sensory play
@Upton Village Hall
Tuesdays 1:30-2:30pm
book: Rhythmicsmusicandmovement@hotmail.com
Sally, hands on babies offers baby massage, baby Yoga, baby reflexology and baby music classes at Iveridge Hall Rothwell after each class relax with a hot drink and some yummy cake all included in the price all my classes last about 1.5-2 hours
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday’s
Call: 0113 2875 623 or 07872 472 082
Tuesdays 1.30-3pm
@Lawefield Lane Primary School
A Stay and Play group for children aged 0-5 years.
Call Zara 01924 302333
At Sun Lane Leisure, we have several classes for babies and early years throughout the week.
Tuesday 9am 3-5 years
Tuesday 9.30am 3-5 years
Tuesday 10am 3-5 years
Wednesday 4.30pm 3-5 years
Thursday 9am 6 months to 24 months
Thursday 9.30am 24 months to 36 months
Thursday 10am 3-5 years
Sunday 1.30pm 3-5 years
Sunday 2.00pm 3-5 years
All these are subject to availability. Parents required to be in the water with the children. For more information call 01924 306001.
Tuesdays 9:15-11am
@Sunbeam Children’s Centre
Sunbeam Children’s Centre Stay and Play sessions run on Tuesday mornings between 9.15-11.00. All families and chidren under 5 welcome. Enjoy a fun filled session with quality equipment, a chance to meet other local parents and qualified, dedicated staff.
Call Zara 01924 302333
Toddler Time children aged 0-4 Monday-Thursday 9:30-11:30 (only £1.50 per child)
Opening Times
Mon-Fri 9.30am – 5.30pm
Saturday 9.30am – 3.30pm
Sunday Private Parties Only
Situated in Mapplewell, Barnsley, The Play Village is a unique and exciting children’s play area and café, 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!
Call 01226 383 336
Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.30- 11.30 during term time is toddler time.
£2 per child which includes entry, juice, toast and craft!
Tuesday Mornings
@The Hepworth Wakefield
Enjoy a relaxing morning getting creative with your little ones, aged 18 months to 4 years, and let us clear up the mess. £7 for one child with one adult + £2 per additional child/ adult.
Call: The learning team on 01924 247398
Tuesdays, 10am-11am
Take your little ones to this fun activity session at Castleford Museum and let them take part in some fun exercises and games.
MONDAY
Gravity Trampoline Parks: Parent and Toddler Session, 10:00 – 11:00. £5-6 per person.
Volcano Falls Adventure Golf: Parent & Toddler Session, 11:00 – 13:00. £7.50 per adult. child goes free.
Xplore Soft Play: Tots Session, 10:30 – 14:30 / Mini Maestros session at 10:00, 10:45 & 11:30*
TUESDAY
Christchurch Xscape: 1st Steps Toddler Group, 9:30 – 11:00. Ages 0 – 5. Free stay and play.
Gravity Trampoline Parks: Parent and Toddler Session, 13:00-14:00. £5-6 per person.
Xplore Soft Play: My Baby Can Dance sessions at 10:30 & 11:30*/ Tots, 10:30 – 14:30
Volcano Falls Adventure Golf: Parent & Toddler Session, 11:00 – 13:00. £7.50 per adult, pre-school toddler goes free. Term time only.
WEDNESDAY
Gravity Trampoline Parks: Parent and Toddler Session, 10:00-11:00. £5-6 per person.
Xplore Soft Play: Tots Session, 10:30 – 14:30
Volcano Falls Adventure Golf: Parent & Toddler Session, 11:00 – 13:00. £7.50 per adult. child goes free.
THURSDAY
Snozone: Sno-play, 10:15 – 10:45. 1 adult goes free & free drink for child. £4.99. For ages 2+ (May – Sept: 11:15 – 11:45)
Sweatshop: 3K jog/walk group, buggy-friendly route & safe for youngsters. 10:30.
Volcano Falls Adventure Golf: Parent & Toddler Session, 11:00 – 13:00. £7.50 per adult. child goes free.
Xplore Soft Play: Tots Session, 10:30 – 14:30 / Bunny Hops sessions at 09:30 & 10:30*
FRIDAY
Christchurch Xscape: Coffee Morning, 11:00 – 14:00 / Support Group for Parents of Twins, 11:00 – 13:00.
Gravity Trampoline Parks: Parent and Toddler Session, 13:00 – 14:00. Plus, themed session on the last Friday of the month, 10:00 – 11:00 & 13:00 – 14:00. £5 – 6 per person.
Volcano Falls Adventure Golf: Parent & Toddler Session, 11:00 – 13:00. £7.50 per adult. child goes free.
Xplore Soft Play: Tots Session, 10:30 – 14:30 / Mini Maestros sessions at 13:00 & 13:45
Plus, kids can play while you take in the views of the snow slope in Snozone. Find the soft play area in the Snobar on the first floor.
