Hello and thank you for looking at our page for the Early Years which is full of local toddler groups and fun pre-school activities and sessions
such as music, dance, arts and crafts, story and rhyme which your little ones will love
while giving you the chance to meet other parents!
Look for your local toy library, they are a great way to let your children play with lots of different toys without lots of expense…brilliant!
All our listings are for west Nottinghamshire which includes Mansfield, Edwinstowe, Hucknall, Sutton in Ashfield, Stapleford, Kimberley, Beeston Long Eaton and surrounding areas.
Toddlers Music and Dance
Christine March School of Dance, Kirkby, Dance/Ballet/Pop Video, 3-5yr 01623 458282
Early Years Music Groups, Beeston, Tues & Fri, 6m-3yrs, 0115 922 1318
Excelsior School of Dance, Mansfield Woodhouse, 3yrs+, 01623 479467
Jo Jingles, Music/Singing/Movement Classes, Hucknall, Beeston, L. Eaton & Ravenshead 0870 900 4567
Kindermusik with Carole, Music & Movement Classes in Bramcote & Toton 07967 159277
Little Chatterboxes, Huthwaite Library, Singing & Signing, Wed 10-10.30am, 01623 516592
Little Drivers Soft Play, Stapleford, Disco Tots, Fri am, 0115 939 2211
Little Movers, Ravenshead, Singing & Movement + Play, Tue/Fri am, littlemover@hotmail.co.uk,
Magical Movers, Music & Dance, Hucknall/Kimberley/Ilkeston/Beeston + Others in Notts, 07941 625793
Music Makers, Bramcote, Fun Music-Making 3 -5yrs 0115 913 3627
New Youth Theatre Tiny Tots, Mansfield, 30mins of Music, Dance & Song, 3-6yrs, 01623 406284
Rainbow Stripes, Free Sessions of Live Music & Activities, Various Venues, 07792 308432
Rockabillies, Attenboro Scout Hut, Musical Fun, Thurs, 6m-4yrs 0115 946 4722
Rockabillies, Coronation Hall Toton, Musical Fun, Mon, 6m-4yrs 0115 946 4722
Rockabillies, Grange Sch, Long Eaton, Musical Fun, Mon, 6m-4yrs 0115 946 4722
Shooting Stars, Nuthall Temple Centre, Baby Ballet & Boogie, 2-4yrs, 07545 339224
Speech Sign & Song Club, Beeston, U5′s – Communication Diffs 0115 922 1318
Tuneful Tots, Mansfield Woodhouse Library, Tues 2pm for Walking Toddlers, 01623 666370
Wriggle & Jiggle at Local Schools in Kirkby, Tues 9.30-10.30am, 01623 723232
Toddlers Fitness & Swimming
Bramcote Leisure Centre, Derby Rd, Aqua Baby Lessons, 0 – 3yrs, 0115 917 3000
Bramcote Leisure Centre, Derby Rd, P & T Swimming, Various, 0115 917 3000
Edgewood Leisure Centre, Hucknall, Adult/Child Swim, Mon/Thurs am 0115 956 8790
Excelsior School of Dance & Gymnastics, Mansfield Woodhouse, 3yrs+, 01623 479467
Funky Monkeys Physical Play, Redgate School, Mansfield, Tue 9.45am, 01623 410090
Hucknall Leisure Centre, Active Antz & Soft Play, Wed/Fri 9-11.00, 0115 956 8750
Hucknall Leisure Centre, Linby Rd, P&T Swim, Fri am, 10.45-11.45, 0115 956 8750
Kimberley Leisure Centre, Newdigate St, P&T Swimming Daily, 0115 917 3366
Kimberley Leisure Cntr, Newdigate St, Aqua Babies & Aqua Tots Call for Details, 0115 917 3366
Lammas Leisure Centre, Active Antz & Soft Play, Mon/Wed, 01623 511177
Lammas Leisure Centre, Mini Bouncers Trampoline, Tues 1pm, 01623 511177
Lammas Leisure Centre, Polar Cubs Ice Skating. Tue/Thu, 1.45 01623 511177
Little Drivers Soft Play, Stapleford, Gymtots, Mon am, 0115 939 2211
Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, Gymnastics U4′s, Tues 9.30-11am, 01623 463820
Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, Tods 4 Fun, Football for U4′s, Wed am, 01623 463820
Puddle Ducks, Unique Baby & Toddler Swimming Classes for 0-4yrs across Notts, 07906 191504
Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre, Mansfield, P&T 7wk Courses, 01623 463082
Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre, Mansfield, P&Tswim Wed/Thurs 9-10am, 01623 463082
Shine Kids Yoga-Fun Yoga for 1-11yrs.
First Public Class FREE. Sessions for Schools/Nurseries/Clubs
Tel 07982 246072
Socatots, Beeston/Chilwell, Football Play Programme, 6m-5yrs, 0115 922 8890,
Socatots, Football Play, Little Drivers, Staplefd, U5′s, Mon am, 0115 922 8890
Toddlerobics, Ashwood Centre, Kirkby, 0-5yrs, Mon 2-3pm, £1 per Family, 01623 758974
Tumble Tots, Bramcote, Active Physical Play for 1-5yrs, 0115 958 9767
Tumble Tots, Pleasley Landmark Centre, Babies/Walking-2yr/2-3yr/3-5yr, Mon, 01636 684233
Water Meadows, Mansfield, Little Fishes Classes, Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri/Sat am, 2m-3yrs, 01623 463882
Water Meadows, Mansfield, P&T 1hr Swim Mon/Wed 9.30, Thurs 10.30, 01623 463882
West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, Fun Tots Soft Play, W/F 10-11.30am, 0115 946 1400
West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, Splash Tots, Various Times Mon-Fri, 0115 946 1400
Yoganutz, Beeston, Hucknall, Kirkby, Sutton, Yoga for Toddlers-Teens, 07877 083101
Toddlers Creative Activities
Community Group, Kirkby Central & West Children’s Centre, Thurs 9.30-11am 01623 723232
Denz Indoor Playcentre, Beeston, Craft Activities Mon-Fri, 0115 925 5007
Little Drivers Soft Play, Staplefd, Fun Activities, Wed am 0115 939 2211
Messy Church, St Helens, Stapleford, Crafts, Worship & Tea, All Ages,1st Sat Monthly, 4-5.30pm 0115 939 9958
Messy Play, Eastside Centre, Mansfield Rd, Sutton, Mon 1-2pm, 01623 553405
Messy Play, Children’s Centre, Tin Hat Centre, Selston, Wed 1-3pm, 01623 753828
Messy Play, Eastwood Children’s Centre, Mon 10-11.30am, 0115 993 5750
Messy Play, High Leys Children’s Centre, Hucknall, Tues 9.30am, 0115 948 8910
Messy Play, Interchange YP Centre, Linby Lane, Hucknall, Mon 1.15pm, 0115 968 0427
Messy Play, Trinity Centre Point, Kirkby, Tue 10-11.30am, 01623 723232
Toddlers Story & Rhyme
Beeston Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Alt Tues/Wed 10am & 11am, 0115 925 5168
Eastwood Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Alt Tues 10-10.30 01773 712209
Edwinstowe Library, Storyhullabaloo 2nd Tues Monthly, 2.15 Term Time, 01623 822280
Forest Town Library, Drop in Rhythm & Rhyme, Thurs 9.45-10.15, 01623 623395
Hucknall Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Thurs 10.30-11am 0115 963 2035
Hucknall Library, Storyhullabaloo, Tues 10.30-11.00, 0115 963 2035
Huthwaite Library, Rhyme Time, Wed, 10-10.30, Term Time Only, 01623 554051
Kirkby Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Mon 10.30, Term Time, 01623 753236
Kirkby Library, Storyhullabaloo, Tues 2.00-3.00, Term Time, 01623 753236
Ladybrook Library, Rumble in the Jungle, Fri 2-3pm, 18m-4yrs, 01623 622835
Long Eaton Library, Story Time, Songs, Stories & Rhyme Mon 2.15pm 0115 973 5426
Mansfield Woodhouse Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Tues 1.45pm, Fri 10am, 01623 621781
Mansfield Woodhouse Library, Storyhullabaloo, Thurs 11-11.30, Term Time, 01623 621781
Once Upon a Time, Pleasley Hill Childrens Centre, Mansfield, Fri 2-3pm 01623 819940
Ravenshead Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, 2nd & 4th Tues Monthly 2.30pm, 01623 794634
Stapleford Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, 1st & 3rd Thurs Month, 11.15am, 0115 939 9178
Story & Rhyme, Butlers Hill Children’s Cntr, Hucknall, Thur, 10am, 0115 948 8910
Sutton in Ashfield Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Fridays 2pm, 01623 556296
Sutton in Ashfield Library, Storyhullabaloo, Wed 10.30-11.30, 01623 556296
Tales & Tunes, Kirkby Central & West Children’s Centre, Alt Wed, 10-11am, 01623 723232
Toton Library, Books & More, Stories & Singing, Wed 1-2.30pm 0115 972 6403
Toddlers Monday am
Adventurers P&T Group, Venture Club, Technology Dr, Beeston, 0115 922 5188
Annie Holgate Toddlers, High Leys Child Centre, Hucknall, 9.30am, 0115 948 8910
Barney’s Under 5′s, St Barnabas Church, Inham Rd, Chilwell, 9.30-11.15, Jopudney@postmaster.co.uk
Company P & T Group, Beeston Youth & Comm Centre, 9.45-11.15 0115 947 4038
Greasley Baby & Toddler Group, St Mary’s Church Hall, Greasley, 9.30-11.30, 07970 195613
Jacksdale P & T Group, Community Centre 9.30-11.30, Just Come Along!
Little Acorns Toddler Group, Wollaton Rd Methodist Ch, Beeston, Songs/Crafts/Coffee & Fun, 9.15-11,
Playwell Toddler Group, St Johns Church, canal St, Long Eaton, 10-11.30am, Just Come Along!
Salvation Army P&T Group, Bowne St, Sutton, 9.30-11.00, 01623 442665
Sunshine Tots, Salvation Army, Albert Ave, Stapleford, 9-11am, 0115 972 3868
Tiny Toddlers, Butlers Hill Children’s Cntr, Hucknall, 9.30am, 12-24m, 0115 948 8910
Under 5′s, Beeston Free Evangelical Ch, Broadgate 9.45-11.45 0115 849 6565
Toddlers Monday pm
Attenborough Church Pre-School Baby & Toddler Group, Village Hall, 1.30-3.00, 07714 577171
Butlers Hill Infants Toddler Group at Butlers Hill Infants School, Hucknall, 1.30-3pm, 0115 948 8910
Kirkby Central & West Children’s Centre, 123′s Group, 1-2.30, 01623 723232
Red Bus Toddler Group, Community of Christ, Carsic, Sutton, 1-3pm 01623 556715
Stay & Play at William Kaye Hall, Ladybrook, Mansfield, 1.00-2.45pm, 01623 410090
Stay & Play, Awsworth Children’s centre, 2.00-3.15, 0115 993 5750
Toddlers Tuesday am
Chatterbox P&T, Pastures Church, Stapleford 9.30-11.30 01332 873249
Childsplay Toddler Group, Grange Primary Sch, Long Eaton, 9-12am, Just Come Along!
Chilwell Rd P&T Group, Methodist Church, Beeston 9.30-11.15, 0115 922 5161
Edwinstowe P & T Group, Village Hall, 9.15-11.00am 07989 892831
Family Stay & Play, Crescent Sch Hall, Bull Farm, Mansfield, 10-11.30, 01623 819940
Fresh P & T Group, Greasley Sports Centre, 9.30-11.30, 01773 760072
Huthwaite Leisure Centre, Parent & Toddler Group, 9.15-11.30, 01623 457130
Little Fishes P&T, Selston Church of Christ, 9.30-11.00, Just Come Along!
Mansfield Baptist Church, Toddlers, Rosemary St, 10-12noon, 01623 403982
Oasis Toddler Time, Oasis Church, Derby Rd, Long Eaton, 10-12am, 0115 946 0463
Seesaw Toddler Group, Ashwood Centre, Kirkby, 9.30-11.15, 01623 758974
St Helens Tuesday Break, P & T Group, Stapleford, 9.00-11.00 0115 939 9958
St John’s P&T Group, Titchfield Ave, Sutton, 9.45-11.15, 01623 550471
Stay & Play, Greasley Beauvale Primary School, Newthorpe, 9.30-11.00 0115 993 5750
Stay & Play, Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre, 9.30-11.30am, 01623 666370
Titchy Tots, P&T Session, Sure Start Titchfield, Mansfield, 10am, Term Time, 01623 421880
Tuesday Break, St Helens, Frederick Rd, Stapleford, 9.30-11.00 0115 939 9958
Toddlers Tuesday pm
Childsplay Toddler Group, Grange Primary Sch, Long Eaton, 1.15-3pm, Just Come Along!
Mansfield Baptist Church, Toddlers, Rosemary St, 1-3pm 01623 403982
Nuthall Tiny Tots, Back Lane, St Patricks Hall, 1.30-3.00pm 0115 877 8668
Parklands Toddlers, Wilsthorpe Campus, Derby Rd, Long Eaton, 1.30-3pm, Just Come Along!
Stay & Play with Sure Start, Mapplewells Primary, Sutton, 1-2.30pm, 01623 516592
Toddlers Wednesday am
1 2 3′s Kirkby Summit Centre, 9.30-11.00, 01623 723232
Aspley Evangelical Church P&T Group, Aspley Lane, 10-11.30 0115 929 3476
Chilwell Rd P&T Group, Methodist Church, Beeston, 9.30-11.15 0115 922 5161
Dagfa Nursery Stay & Play, Broadgate, Beeston, 0-5yrs, £2 per family, 10-11.30am, 0115 913 8330
Hill Methodist P & T Group, Victoria Rd, Kirkby, 10-11.30, 01623 758242
Linby & Papplewick P&T, Rear of Applegarth Nursery, Hucknall, 9.30, 07891 878736
Little Explorers, Rosebrook Primary, Townroe Dr, Mansfield, 8.50-11.30, Just Come Along!
Megatots P&T Group, Cherubs Day Nursery, Kimberley, 10-12noon, 0115 938 9090
Oasis Toddler Time, Oasis Church, Derby Rd, Long Eaton, 10-12am, 0115 946 0463
Rainbow Club, Rylands Methodist Ch, 10-12, All Welcome 0115 925 8801
Stay & Play, Kimberley Primary/Nursery Sch, Swingate, 9.30-11am 0115 993 5750
Stay n Play, Chilwell Children’s Centre, Inham Nook,10-11.30, 0115 993 5780
Sunshine Tots, Salvation Army, Albert Ave, Stapleford, 9-11am, 0115 972 3868
Toddlers Wednesday pm
Little Chatterboxes, Kirkby Central Children’s Centre, alt. Weeks 1-2.45pm, 01623 723232
Nuthall Methodist Church, Nuthall, Toddler Group, 1.30-3pm 0115 977 1791
Rascals P&T, Eastwood Baptist Church, Percy St, 1.30-3.00, 01773 717742
Stay & Play P&T Group, Huthwaite Children’s Centre, 1.30-3.00pm, 01623 450464
Stay & Play P&T, Carousel Under 5′s, Lammas Rd, Sutton 1-3pm 07926 308289
Toddlers Thursday am
Beeston Family Centre, Trevor Rd, P & T, 9.30-11.30, 0115 925 6839
Happy Tots P & T Group, Christchurch Hall, Beeston, 10-11.30 0115 967 8145
Horsendale Toddlers, Assarts Road, Nuthall, 10.30, Just Come Along!
Jacksdale P & T Group, Community Centre 9.30-11.30, Just Come Along!
Kimberley P&T, Parish Hall, Newdigate St, 9.30-11.30 07985 167088
New Horizon Tots, New Horizon Church, Eastwood 10-11.30, 01773 760982
Parent & Toddler Group, Kirkby Woodhouse Sch, 9.15-11.15, Just Come Along!
Ready Teddy Go!, Kirkby Summit Centre, 10-11.30, 01623 723232
Selston Leisure Centre, P & T Group, 9.15-11.15am, 0-5yrs, 01773 781800
St Michael Parent & Toddler, Church St, Bramcote, 9.45-11.45 0115 854 3658
Stay & Play P&T Group, Sutton Central Children’s Centre, 9.15-10.45am, 01623 450464
Stay & Play, Brinsley Primary School, Moor Rd, 9.30-11.00 0115 993 5750
Stay and Play, Awsworth Children’s Centre, 9-10.45am 0115 993 5750
Stay n Play, Chilwell Children’s Centre, Inham Nook,10-11.30, 0115 993 5780
Trinity Church Family Morning, Cross St, Long Eaton, 9.30-11.30am, 0115 849 8141
Under 5′s, Beeston Free Evangelical Ch, Broadgate 9.45-11.45 0115 849 6565
Wonderful Ones, High Leys Children’s Centre, Hucknall, 9.45-11.15am, 0115 968 0427
Toddlers Thursday pm
Oasis Toddler Time, Oasis Church, Derby Rd, Long Eaton, 10-12am, 0115 946 0463
Selston Leisure Centre, P & T Group, 12.45-2.45pm, 0-5yrs, 01773 781800
St Barnabas, Chilwell, P & T, 1.30-3.30, 0115 925 6839
Stay & Play for P&T, Sure Start @ Retrace Centre, Mansfield, 1.00pm, 01623 421880
Stay & Play, Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre, 1-3pm, 01623 666370
Stay ‘n Play, Stapleford Children’s Centre, 1.15-2.45pm 0115 916 2770
Sutton Centre Under 5′s, Sutton in Ashfield, P&T Group, 1.15-2.45pm, 01623 457613
Toddlers Friday am
Barney’s Under 5′s, Soft Play & Messy Session, Inham Rd, Chilwell, 9.30-11.15am, Just Come Along!
Chatterbox P&T, Pastures Church, Stapleford 9.30-11.30 01332 873249
Eastside P&T, Eastside Centre, Mansfield Rd, Sutton, 10-12, 01623 553405
Edwinstowe P & T Group, Village Hall, 9.15-11.00am, 07989 892831
Friday Tots, St Peters & St Pauls Church Hall, Ruffs Dr, Hucknall, 9-11am, 0-4yrs, 07969 286462
Oasis Toddler Time, Oasis Church, Derby Rd, Long Eaton, 10-12am, 0115 946 0463
Seesaw Toddler Group, Ashwood Centre, Kirkby, 9.30-11.15, 01623 758974
St Laurence Church Toddlers, Tamworth Rd, Long Eaton, 10-11.30am, Just Come Along!
Stay n Play, Beeston North Children’s Centre, 9.30-11.30, 0115 993 5740
Terrific Tots, Butlers Hill Children’s Cntr, Hucknall, 9.30am, 0115 948 8910
The Meeting Place, St Helens, Frederick Rd, Stapleford, 9.30-2pm incl Lunch, 0115 939 9958
Westwood Toddler Group, URC Church Palmerston St, 9.30-11.30, Just Come Along!
Toddlers Friday pm
German speaking P&T Group, St. Leonard’s Community Centre, Wollaton, Fortnightly, 07901 372602
Stay & Play P&T Group, Huthwaite Children’s Centre, 1.30-3.00pm, 01623 450464
Stay & Play, Eastwood Children’s centre, Chewton St, 1.30-3.00pm 0115 993 5750
Stay & Play, P&T Group, Huthwaite Children’s Centre, 1.30-3.30pm, 01623 516592
Other Toddler Sessions
Allotment Session, Eastwood Children’s Centre, Mon 1.30-3.00pm 0115 993 5750
Cyril’s Nut Hut, Long Eaton, P&T Mon-Fri 10-2pm, Term Time, Free Juice, 0115 973 6532
Family Drop In, Acacia Ave, Annesley Fri am, / Sure Start Newstead Mon am, 01623 753828
Happy Days Play Den, Kirkby, Parent & Toddler Activities/Stories & Play, Mon am/Thurs pm, £1.50! 01623 753032
International Chat & Play Group, Eastwood Children’s Centre, Wed pm, 0115 993 5750
Jango’s Indoor Play Centre, Forest Town, P & T Tues & Thurs, 01623 465465
Jimmy Beans Children’s Play & Party Centre, Sutton, P&T Sessions T/W/F, 9.30-2.30, 01623 550333
Lanky Bill’s Fun Shack, Langley Mill, P&T Sessions, Mon & Fri 10-11.30am, 01773 767050
Little Explorers, Brierley Park, Huthwaite, Tues 1-2.30pm 01623 516592
Outdoor Fun, Kingsway Park, Kirkby, Mon 10-11.00am, 01623 723232
Playmania Indoor Playcentre, Mansfield, Activities, Mon/Tue 10-3pm, Term Time 01623 644443
Rainydays Play Centre, Mansfield, P&T Sessions Mon/Thur 9-12, Wed 1-3, £2 inc Drink & Juice, 07516 001612
Terrific Two’s, Stapleford Children’s Centre, Wed 1.45-3pm, 0115 916 2770
Treasure Your Senses, Sutton Central Children’s Centre, Tues 9.15am, 01623 450464
Underwood Only, Community Group, Community Centre, Wed 1-3pm, U5′s, 01623 753828
Resources for Schools & Children’s Groups
Ashfield Play Forum, Scrap Store, Equipment Hire, Craft Shop, 01623 441168
British Red Cross, First Aid Courses to Suit Your Needs, 01629 593339
Broxtowe Play Forum, Scrap Store, Craft Shop, Equipment Hire 0115 949 1497
Buzz Ceramics, Mobile Pottery Painting Studio, All Ages 0115 875 3664
Dazzle Entertainment, Rhymes/Puppets/Music/Games/Circus Workshops+ 0115 849 1616
Laugh4Life, Clowning with a Purpose, Working with Children, Y People & Vulnerable Adults, 0115 961 1190
Mansfield Play Forum, Botany Ave, Scrap Store, Toy Library, Equip. Hire, 01623 421149
Rainbow Stripes, Sessions of Live Music & Activities, 07792 308432
Toy Libraries
Mansfield Play Forum, Botany Ave, Drop-in for Members, Tues/Thur 10-1pm, Weds 11-7pm, 01623 421149
The Toy Cupboard, Boundary Rd, Beeston, 0-5yrs, Wendy, 0115 925 4281
Toy Library & Play Session, Beeston Central Children’s Centre, Tues 9.30-11.30, 0115 993 5740
Toy Library & Pop in & Play Session, Stapleford Children’s Centre, Fri 9.00-11.45 & 1-4pm, 0115 916 2770