Baby groups and toddler groups are a great, inexpensive way for your child to mix with others and for you to meet other parents. A playgroup offers short daily sessions of care and learning through play for 2-5 year olds.
*We aim to update this information at regular intervals but please do call in advance before going as things do change, many groups have waiting lists and many are term-time only*
If you spot any changes or would like to add your setting to our list, please let us know!*
Rhymetime and Storytime sessions are held in libraries throughout Trafford. Rhymetime is aimed at younger children whilst Storytime is aimed at children with more developed verbal understanding. However, both can be enjoyed by any pre-school age child.
For a day by day listing of activity clubs and classes, take a look at our latest magazine here
Looking for summer holiday sessions? Here they are!
EVERY DAY
Happy Kids Altrincham Preschool Playgroup, St George’s Parish Hall, Church Walk, Altrincham, WA14 4TT.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday – 9.10am to 3.30pm; Thursday, Friday – 9.10am to 12.10pm
Tiny Teds at Altrincham Leisure, Oakfield Road, 9.30-11am. Call 0161 926 3255.
4 Cheeky Monkeys, Dawlish Road, Sale, Monday to Friday 9.30-11.30am (childminders only on Tuesdays), also a session 1-3pm on Thursday. Call Jeneane 07736 457892
Raglan Road Playgroup, The Scout Hut, 33 Raglan Road, Walton Park, Sale, 9am – 3pm, Call 07932 793093
Little Learners, The School Room, Heyes Lane, Timperley. Monday and Friday – 9.30-11.20am, Tues &Thurs 1-2.50pm, Weds 9.30-11.20 . Call 07462 462272 or info@little-learners.co
Stepping Stones, St Albans Church Hall, Lindsell road, WA15 5NX. Monday, 12.30-3pm, Tuesday 12.30-3, Wednesday 12.30-3, Thursday 9.30-3, Friday 12.30-3. Call Lisa 07917861505 email steppingstonesalty@icloud.com.
Butterflies Preschool, St Mary’s Church, 44 Moss Lane, Sale, M33 6GD. Open Monday to Friday 9am-12pm and Monday, Weds and Thurs 12-3pm. Contact 0161 291 9283 or butterfliesps@sky.com www.stmarysaom.org (follow links in children and youth)
Stamford Brook Pre-School, Broadheath Community Hall (next to Waitrose), stamfordbrookpreschool@gmail.com 8.45-14.45 mon to fri term time. 2yrs-5yrs
MONDAY
MONDAYHale Mum and Baby Group, St Peter’s House, Ashley Road, Hale, 10.15-12. Call 0161 928 3374.
The Ark Parent & Toddler Group, Timperley Methodist Church, 9.45-11.30am. Email thearkplaygroup@hotmail.com
Bowdon Toddler Group, Bowdon Parish Centre, 10-11.30am. Email stmarysplaygroups@gmail.com
Altrincham Methodist Church, Barrington Road, Altrincham, 10.30-12pm, Call 0161 928 0022/amc.office@btconnect.com
The Avenue Church Toddler Group, Wincham Road, Sale, 9.45-11.15am, Call 0161 973 1832
Toddler Group at the Salvation Army, Ashton Lane, Sale, 9.30-11.30am. Call 0161 976 4380
Coppice Library, Storytime, 10am
Trinity playgroup, Trinity Methodist Church, Sale, M33 3ED, 9.15as-12.15pm term time only. Contact: Sue 07725408211
Happy Tots Free Stay and Play Session, St George’s Parish Hall, Church Walk, Altrincham, WA14 4TT, hello@happykidsaltrincham.co.uk, Mondays 10am to 11.30am
TUESDAY
St Paul’s Babes & Tots, 9:30-11am, We have free play, with story and songs to conclude. It’s a PAYG and booking is not necessary. https://stpaulsale.co.uk/whats-on/community-groups/ or contact salestpaul@aol.com, 0161-962-0082
Sale Moor Methodist Church, 9:30 – 11:30, £1.50 juice / water & toast for little ones and a cuppa and biscuit 
for accompanying adult
Bowdon Toddler Group, Bowdon Parish Centre, 10-11.30am. Email stmarysplaygroups@gmail.com
The Hub Toddler Group, Pownall Rd, Altrincham (behind Sainsburys), 10-12pm. Call 0161 941 2018
St Albans Church Toddler Group, Lindsell Rd, Altrincham, 10-11.30am, Call Helen on 0161 928 4820
St Peter’s Toddler Group, Assembly Rooms, Cecil Road, Hale, 10.15-12. Call 0161 928 4182
Caterpillars, St Mary’s Church, 44 Moss Lane, Ashton-on-Mersey, Sale. 1- 2.30pm. Call 0161 291 9283
The Firs Parent & Toddlers, Firs Primary School, Firs Road, Sale. 9.15-10.45.
Trinity playgroup, Trinity Methodist Church, Sale, M33 3ED, 9.15as-12.15pm term time only. Contact: Sue 07725408211
Penguins pre school, Timperley, 9:30-12:45am, from 2.5years till school age
Hale Library, Rhymetime, 10.15am, Storytime, 2pm
Sale library, Storytime, 10am
Timperley library, Rhymetime/Storytime, 10.30am
Coppice Library, Storytime, 2pm
WEDNESDAY
The Hub Toddler Group, Pownall Rd, Altrincham (behind Sainsburys), 10-12pm. Call 0161 941 2018
St Peter’s Toddler Group, Assembly Rooms, Cecil Road, Hale, 10.15-12. Call 0161 928 4182
The Ark Playgroup, Timperley Methodist Church, 10.05. Email thearkplaygroup@hotmail.com
Trinity playgroup, Trinity Methodist Church, Sale, M33 3ED, 9.15as-12.15pm term time only. Contact: Sue 07725408211
St Hughs toddler group, 9:30-11:15am, £1.50 per family includes craft, drink and biscuits
Penguins pre school, Timperley, 9:30-12:45am, from 2.5years till school age
Coppice Library, Rhymetime, 11am
THURSDAY
Sale Moor Methodist Church, 9:30 – 11:30, £1.50 juice / water & toast for little ones and a cuppa and biscuit for accompanying adult
Juice Baby Group, 
Market Street, Altrincham, 10-11.30, Call Sarah on 0161 929 7470
Altrincham Methodist Church, Barrington Road, Altrincham, 10-11.30am, Call 0161 928 0022/amc.office@btconnect.com
The Ark Parent & Toddler Group, Timperley Methodist Church, 9.45-11.30am. Email thearkplaygroup@hotmail.com
Bowdon Vale Toddler Group, Bowdon Vale Methodist Church, 10-12. Call 0161 928 0022
The Hub Toddler Group, Pownall Rd, Altrincham (behind Sainsburys), 10-12pm. Call 0161 941 2018
Christchurch Toddlers, Broomwood Primary School, 9.30-11am & 1.15-2.45pm. Call Pauline on 0161 980 3795
The Ark Toddler group, Timperley Methodist Church, 9.45-11.30am. Email thearkplaygroup@hotmail.com
The Avenue Church Toddler Group, Wincham Road, Sale, 9.45-11.15am, Call 0161 973 1832
Trinity playgroup, Trinity Methodist Church, Sale, M33 3ED, 9.15as-12.15pm term time only. Contact: Sue 07725408211
Penguins pre school, Timperley, 9:30-12:45am, from 2.5years till school age
Altrincham Library, Storytime, 11am
Coppice library, Rhymetime, 10am
Sale library, Rhymetime, 9.30-10am and 10.15-10.45am
Timperley library, Rhymetime, 10.30am
FRIDAY
Bowdon Toddler Group, Bowdon Parish Centre, 10-11.30am and 1-2.30pm. Email stmarysplaygroups@gmail.com
Woodlands United Reform Toddler Group, Woodlands Parkway, Altrincham, 1-3. Call Sue on 0161 928 4148
St Peter’s Toddler Group, Assembly Rooms, Cecil Road, Hale, 10.15-12. Call 0161 928 4182
The Avenue Church Toddler Group, Wincham Road, Sale, 9.45-11.15am, Call 0161 973 1832
Toddler Group at the Salvation Army, Ashton Lane, Sale, 9.30-11.30am. Call 0161 976 4380
Life Tots at the Life Centre, Washway Road, Sale,10-11:30am and 1-2:30pm. Email baby.toddler@outlook.com
Penguins pre school, Timperley, 9:30-12:45am, from 2.5years till school age
Altrincham library, Rhymetime, 2pm
Hale library, Rhymetime, 10.15am
Coppice Library, Storytime, 9.15am
The Ark Playgroup, Timperley Methodist Church, 10.05. Email thearkplaygroup@hotmail.com
Parent & Toddler Group at St Anne’s, Trinity Road, Sale, 9.30-11am. Call Nicola on 07828969811
SATURDAY
Messy Church, St Francis, Budworth Rd, Sale, (first Saturday of the month), 3.30pm to 5.30pm
