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Sessions for the under 5s

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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

Hale 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

Foundations Toddler Group, For ages 0-2. Cost: £2 for 1 child £3 for 2 children with discounts for block bookings. Venue: Bowdon Parish Center, WA14 2TR
Time and date: Thursday 10am-12pm (Term time only). Email: jakewaddington@bowdonchurch.org for more information or visit https://www.bowdonchurch.org/

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

 

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